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Title: The Three Choirs: A Handbook to the Cathedrals of Gloucester, Hereford, and Worcester
A Complete Description of the Buildings, a History of Each Diocese and Biographical Notices of the Bishops

Note: Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Three Choirs: A Handbook to the Cathedrals of Gloucester, Hereford, and Worcester" by Richard I. King is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This comprehensive handbook provides detailed descriptions, architectural histories, and biographical notes of the bishops associated with the cathedrals of the three cities. It serves as both a guide and an informative resource for those interested in the architectural and ecclesiastical heritage of these significant religious buildings. At the start of the handbook, readers are introduced to Gloucester Cathedral's rich history, detailing its transition from a Benedictine abbey to a cathedral after the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The narrative provides insight into the architectural elements and the series of restorations and constructions carried out under various abbots and bishops over the centuries. It highlights key architectural features, such as the impressive nave and the intricate details of the choir, while also touching on significant historical events associated with the cathedral, including its role in various parliamentary assemblies and the burial of notable historical figures like King Edward II. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: King, R. J. (Richard John), 1818-1879

EBook No.: 65390

Published: May 20, 2021

Downloads: 54

Language: English

Subject: Gloucester Cathedral

Subject: Church architecture -- England

Subject: Cathedrals -- England

Subject: Hereford Cathedral

Subject: Worcester Cathedral

LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:65390:2 2021-05-20T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. King, R. J. (Richard John) en 1
2024-11-13T02:45:34Z The Three Choirs: A Handbook to the Cathedrals of Gloucester, Hereford, and Worcester

This edition has images.

Title: The Three Choirs: A Handbook to the Cathedrals of Gloucester, Hereford, and Worcester
A Complete Description of the Buildings, a History of Each Diocese and Biographical Notices of the Bishops

Note: Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Three Choirs: A Handbook to the Cathedrals of Gloucester, Hereford, and Worcester" by Richard I. King is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This comprehensive handbook provides detailed descriptions, architectural histories, and biographical notes of the bishops associated with the cathedrals of the three cities. It serves as both a guide and an informative resource for those interested in the architectural and ecclesiastical heritage of these significant religious buildings. At the start of the handbook, readers are introduced to Gloucester Cathedral's rich history, detailing its transition from a Benedictine abbey to a cathedral after the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The narrative provides insight into the architectural elements and the series of restorations and constructions carried out under various abbots and bishops over the centuries. It highlights key architectural features, such as the impressive nave and the intricate details of the choir, while also touching on significant historical events associated with the cathedral, including its role in various parliamentary assemblies and the burial of notable historical figures like King Edward II. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: King, R. J. (Richard John), 1818-1879

EBook No.: 65390

Published: May 20, 2021

Downloads: 54

Language: English

Subject: Gloucester Cathedral

Subject: Church architecture -- England

Subject: Cathedrals -- England

Subject: Hereford Cathedral

Subject: Worcester Cathedral

LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:65390:3 2021-05-20T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. King, R. J. (Richard John) en 1