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A captivating doorway into medieval England, this restored edition invites you to step inside Peterborough's great church and discover the stones, crafts, and stories that shaped a nation. A careful architectural description and historical monograph, it blends precise detail with a reverent sense of place, revealing the fabric of the cathedral and the rhythm of an episcopal see that guided communities through centuries. W. D. Sweeting's clear, accessible prose weaves architectural curiosity with ecclesiastical history, offering both casual readers and archaeology students a rich voyage through…mehr

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A captivating doorway into medieval England, this restored edition invites you to step inside Peterborough's great church and discover the stones, crafts, and stories that shaped a nation. A careful architectural description and historical monograph, it blends precise detail with a reverent sense of place, revealing the fabric of the cathedral and the rhythm of an episcopal see that guided communities through centuries. W. D. Sweeting's clear, accessible prose weaves architectural curiosity with ecclesiastical history, offering both casual readers and archaeology students a rich voyage through English cathedral architecture. The narrative treats Peterborough England not as an isolated monument but as part of a wider cathedrals England overview-a living record of medieval england, its builders, its rites, and its evolving heritage. It stands as a testament to how archives, ruins, and revival discourse illuminate a city's soul. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it is more than a reprint-this edition is restored for today's readers and future generations. It is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, a milestone for heritage enthusiasts and scholars alike, and a gateway into the enduring beauty and mystery of English ecclesiastical architecture. Whether you seek a thoughtful historical monograph or a tactile link to the past, this book offers a resonant, human connection to Peterborough's storied cathedral fabric and its enduring legacy.