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Church Curiosities: Strange Objects and Bizarre Legends

By David Castleton

Book information

Publisher
Shire Publications
Year
2021
ISBN
9781784424442, 9781784424459, 9781784424428, 9781784424435
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
19 MB (20203706 bytes)
Series
Shire Library
Pages
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Time added
2022-07-02 16:52:16
AnglicanChristian ChurchChristianityFairy Tales; Folk Tales; Legends & MythologyfictionFolklore & MythologygeneralHistoryLanguage Arts & DisciplinesLibrary & Information ScienceReligionsocial science

Description

A guide to the eccentric and rare objects, tales, and legends that lie hidden behind the doors of Britain's churches. Why does Frensham Church contain a cauldron said to have belonged to fairies? What stories lurk behind Lincoln Cathedral's imp, Westminster Abbey's macabre royal effigies, and Salisbury Cathedral's 'boy bishop' statue? Why do Britain's churches contain dragon-slaying spears, monstrous cows' ribs, pagan Roman altars, reindeer horns, and archbishops' mummified skulls? David Castleton takes you on a journey through the fascinating world of lepers' squints, sanctuary knockers, virgins' garlands, and pancake bells, forever altering your view of Britain's churches and cathedrals.

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