Reading Abbey: and the Abbey Quarter - Couverture souple

Durrant, Peter; Painter, John

 
9781909747395: Reading Abbey: and the Abbey Quarter
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1909747394 ISBN 13 : 9781909747395
Editeur : Two Rivers Press, 2018

Synopsis

Reading’s Abbey, founded in 1121 by King Henry I of England, was huge and wealthy. Throughout its 400-year life the royal Abbey was visited regularly by Kings and Queens, hosted Parliaments and royal weddings and was a famous destination for medieval pilgrims. But Henry VIII ordered its dissolution in 1539 and although the monastic buildings were used for a time as a royal palace, the stone proved useful for, among other things, shoring up the defences of the town during the Civil War. By the 18th century, one of the most impressive Abbeys in England had been reduced to a picturesque ruin.

· Discover how the Abbey and its associated buildings were originally laid out on a promontory between the Thames and Kennet.

· Read features on monastic life, royal burials, and Abbot Hugh Cook Faringdon who was executed.

· Find out about the famous 19th century architects who rejuvenated the Abbey Quarter.

· Learn about the technicalities of the 21st century conservation work.

· Walk the Abbey Quarter using the guide and map to discover the hidden gems history has left behind and find out where some of the Abbey stone has ended up.

This book connects you directly with the past, inspires you to be part of a future that values the Abbey’s legacy, and demonstrates just how important a landmark we still have at the centre of modern Reading.

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À propos des auteurs

Dr Peter Durrant MBE was County Archivist of Berkshire for 25 years until his retirement in 2014. He is a founder-member of the Berkshire Record Society and currently serves as the society's General Editor. He is Chairman of the Royal County of Berkshire Churches Trust, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, and a past President of the Reading Branch of the Historical Association. He has been Chairman of the Friends of Reading Abbey since 2012.

John Painter retired from local government following 28 years working for Reading Borough Council. He has been actively involved with the Friends of Reading Abbey from 2011, and Secretary since 2013. His motive in joining the Friends of Reading Abbey was to support the Council's efforts to consolidate the Abbey Ruins and get them re-opened to the public in plenty of time for 2021, the 900th anniversary of the Abbey's foundation.

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Éditeur
Two Rivers Press
Date d'édition
2018
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1909747394
ISBN 13 
9781909747395
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
128
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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