Church curiosities : strange objects and bizarre legends
(Book)
Author
Published
Oxford : Shire Publications, 2021.
ISBN
1784424447, 9781784424442
Physical Desc
96 pages: illustrations (colour) ; 21 cm.
Status
Adult Nonfiction (3rd floor)
NF 398.20941 CASTLET 2021
1 available
NF 398.20941 CASTLET 2021
1 available
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Cemeteries -- Great Britain -- Pictorial works.
Church architecture -- Social aspects.
Church buildings -- Folklore.
Church buildings -- Great Britain -- Pictorial works.
Decoration and ornament, Architectural -- Pictorial works.
Folk art -- Great Britain -- Pictorial works.
Illustrated works
Sepulchral monuments -- Great Britain.
Church architecture -- Social aspects.
Church buildings -- Folklore.
Church buildings -- Great Britain -- Pictorial works.
Decoration and ornament, Architectural -- Pictorial works.
Folk art -- Great Britain -- Pictorial works.
Illustrated works
Sepulchral monuments -- Great Britain.
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Published
Oxford : Shire Publications, 2021.
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
1784424447, 9781784424442
Notes
Description
"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." --,Provided by publisher.
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cc,2021-07-02,JV
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Castleton, D. (2021). Church curiosities: strange objects and bizarre legends . Shire Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Castleton, David. 2021. Church Curiosities: Strange Objects and Bizarre Legends. Shire Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Castleton, David. Church Curiosities: Strange Objects and Bizarre Legends Shire Publications, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Castleton, David. Church Curiosities: Strange Objects and Bizarre Legends Shire Publications, 2021.
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