Church Curiosities: Strange Objects and Bizarre Legends - Couverture souple

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Castleton, David

 
9781784424442: Church Curiosities: Strange Objects and Bizarre Legends
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1784424447 ISBN 13 : 9781784424442
Editeur : Shire Publications, 2021

Synopsis

In churches and cathedrals across Britain, tucked away among ordinary items such as pews, screens and pulpits, sit a plethora of fascinating and unexpected objects.

From dragon-slaying spears and the ribs of monstrous cows, to pagan altars, reindeer horns and mummified skulls, these curiosities have intrigued generations of visitors. In this captivating history, David Castleton explores this fascinating world of lepers' squints, pancake bells, virgin garlands and sanctuary knockers, and unravels the tales, legends and folkloric ceremonies that lay behind these charming and often deeply unusual artefacts.

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À propos de l'auteur

David Castleton is an author, poet, blogger and freelance journalist, best known for his novel The Standing Water. He has always had an interest in poking around ruined castles and abbeys and absorbing spooky old wives' tales and has taught English at the University of Manchester.

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Éditeur
Shire Publications
Date d'édition
2021
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1784424447
ISBN 13 
9781784424442
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
96
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Personne responsable
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