02398cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324501400015126400510029130000470034233600260038933700260041533800360044150000310047750801400050852012170064853400450186565300470191065300240195765300310198185600430201299900170205519511UtSlPG20260610133444.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNA1 aPerkins, Thomas, Rev.,d1842-190710aBell's Cathedrals: Wimborne Minster and Christchurch Priory :bA Short History of Their Foundation and a Description of Their Buildings 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-10-09  aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net/)  a"Bell's Cathedrals: Wimborne Minster and Christchurch Priory" by Rev. Thomas Perkins is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the two notable ecclesiastical structures, Wimborne Minster and Christchurch Priory, detailing their histories, architectural features, and significant events associated with them. It is especially suited for readers interested in English church architecture, history, and heritage.  At the start of the volume, the author introduces Wimborne Minster, discussing its origins and historical significance. He recounts the founding of the minster by Saint Cuthberga and traces its evolution through the centuries, including alterations made during various architectural periods. The narrative references historical figures such as King Æthelred and Saint Aldhelm, along with significant events including Viking invasions that impacted the monastery's development. Through meticulous observation and comparison, Perkins sets the stage for a detailed examination of the Minster’s architecture, inviting readers to appreciate both its historical journey and architectural grandeur. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChrist Church Priory (Canterbury, England)  aChurches -- England  aWimborne Minster (England)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19511  c60889d60889