02515cam a22003253u 4500 20967 UtSlPG 20260610133502.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA NA Phillips, George S. (George Searle), 1815-1889 A Guide to Peterborough Cathedral : Comprising a brief history of the monastery from its foundation to the present time, with a descriptive account of its architectural peculiarities and recent improvements; compiled from the works of Gunton, Britton, and original & authentic documents The New Guide to Peterborough Cathedral Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-04-03 Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A Guide to Peterborough Cathedral" by George S. Phillips is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This guidebook provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the rich history of the Peterborough Cathedral and its monastery, detailing significant architectural features and improvements made over the centuries. It explores the foundation of the original monastic institution, notable events in its history, and the transformation of the site through various architectural styles. The opening of the guide delves into the early history of the monastery, beginning with its foundation by King Peada of Mercia in A.D. 655. Phillips recounts the monastery's continued significance through its connections to various historical figures and events, emphasizing its resilience through multiple invasions, including those by the Danes. The narrative highlights the founding abbot, Saxulf, and subsequent abbots who shaped the monastery's development, detailing their contributions and the challenges they faced, thereby setting a foundation for readers to appreciate the enduring legacy of Peterborough Cathedral. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Peterborough Cathedral -- History Peterborough Cathedral -- Guidebooks https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20967 62202 62202