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A lasting glimpse of Durham's stone hush and its storied heart. Bell's Cathedrals invites you to walk with the nineteenth-century observer and see the Cathedral Church of Durham through careful hands and patient eyes. This book offers a clear, accessible architectural history anchored in a precise, descriptive fabric study and a concise history of the Episcopal See. It blends architectural detail with historical context, revealing how medieval craft, liturgy, and urban life forged a cathedral that continues to speak to today's heritage enthusiasts. For architecture students and curious readers…mehr

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A lasting glimpse of Durham's stone hush and its storied heart. Bell's Cathedrals invites you to walk with the nineteenth-century observer and see the Cathedral Church of Durham through careful hands and patient eyes. This book offers a clear, accessible architectural history anchored in a precise, descriptive fabric study and a concise history of the Episcopal See. It blends architectural detail with historical context, revealing how medieval craft, liturgy, and urban life forged a cathedral that continues to speak to today's heritage enthusiasts. For architecture students and curious readers alike, it provides a focused, evocative guide to gothic architecture in England and to the distinctive Durham fabric that has shaped generations of religious and civic life. Its literary and historical significance rests in its careful balance of description and narration, capturing both the material splendour of stone and the intangible sense of place that makes sacred spaces endure. While rooted in classic scholarship, the prose remains human, specific, and engaging-inviting casual readers and classic-literature collectors to experience a treasure once out of reach. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. A precise, reverent, and engaging portal into late medieval England, and a timeless guide for those who value heritage, cathedral architecture, and ecclesiastical history.