Abbeys and Churches of England and Wales: Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial

Abbeys and Churches of England and Wales: Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial is a book written by T. G. Bonney that explores the history and architecture of various abbeys and churches located in England and Wales. The book features detailed descriptions and photographs of each site, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the buildings' construction, design, and cultural significance. Bonney's writing is both informative and engaging, making the book accessible to readers with varying levels of knowledge on the subject. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of religious buildings in England and Wales.1887. In the present volume, it is attempted to give some idea of the manifold interest of our abbeys and churches. While it is not intended as an architectural treatise, care has been taken to give some idea of the great variety in date, in design, and in execution which these buildings afford. It inclines to the associations which gather around the buildings, and to their inseparable alliance with the history of the country. Copiously illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.