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From Viking boxes to medieval manuscripts, mummified animals to
elaborate stone carvings, Christ Church Cathedral has been the
repository for an astonishing array of objects over the centuries,
connecting us to the cathedral’s past in a direct and tangible
way. These treasures provide impressive evidence of the
cathedral’s extensive communications network, with Europe and
beyond; the skilled craftsmanship that contributed to the creation
of the cathedral building and its contents; and the many people who
have passed through this extraordinary place. This accessible book
is an eye-catching introduction to the cathedral’s history, with
lively commentaries on over 50 objects in Christ Church Cathedral.
Generously illustrated with a wealth of items, ranging from the
curious and the unexpected to the sumptuous riches of illuminated
manuscripts and church plate. This is an enjoyable guide to Christ
Church Cathedral, a place of worship in the centre of Dublin for
almost 1,000 years.Â
Hereford Cathedral, with its origins in the seventh century, is one
of the oldest cathedral foundations in England and retains a warmth
and intimacy all its own. Its two patron saints, the martyred Saxon
King Ethelbert and the Norman Bishop Thomas Cantilupe, brought
medieval pilgrims and their votive offerings, greatly increasing
the cathedral's revenues. This led both to a series of ambitious
building projects such as the fine 13th-century Lady Chapel, and to
the accumulation of some rare treasures, including the famed Mappa
Mundi, a copy of the Magna Carta, the medieval Cantilupe shrine and
a 17th-century chained library. This richly illustrated guide
offers a readable and informative introduction to the buildings,
treasures and history of one of England's lesser-known cathedrals.
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