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Yorkshire Churches Through Time
Alan Whitworth
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Description for Yorkshire Churches Through Time
Paperback. 96 pages, 184 illustrations incl 104 colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Yorkshire Churches have changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; AMN; WQP. Dimension: 234 x 168 x 10. Weight: 310.
Many parish churches and chapels are the oldest building in their town or village; some of them may be over a thousand years old. Throughout their long history these pillars of community have usually witnessed change, sometimes beyond recognition. Countless houses of worship bear the scars of trials and tribulations,the effects of war, restorative vandalism, parochial indifference and the zeal of Puritanical iconoclasts.Join Alan Whitworth on this affectionate and fascinating visual tour of Yorkshire's religious institutions. This carefully selected collection of images, old and new, reproduced in colour and complemented with informative and often humorous captions, will be essential reading ... Read more
Many parish churches and chapels are the oldest building in their town or village; some of them may be over a thousand years old. Throughout their long history these pillars of community have usually witnessed change, sometimes beyond recognition. Countless houses of worship bear the scars of trials and tribulations,the effects of war, restorative vandalism, parochial indifference and the zeal of Puritanical iconoclasts.Join Alan Whitworth on this affectionate and fascinating visual tour of Yorkshire's religious institutions. This carefully selected collection of images, old and new, reproduced in colour and complemented with informative and often humorous captions, will be essential reading ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445606675
SKU
V9781445606675
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Alan Whitworth
Alan Whitworth was born in Huddersfield and now lives in Whitby. He worked in graphic design and printing before becoming involved in local history and the preservation of old buildings. A founding member of the British Dovecote Society, Alan now writes and lectures full time on architecture and local history.
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