TY - BOOK AU - Sherrill,Charles Hitchcock TI - Stained Glass Tours in England AV - NK PY - 2011/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - England -- Description and travel KW - Cathedrals -- England KW - Glass painting and staining -- England N1 - Release date is 2011-01-02; Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Stained Glass Tours in England" by Charles Hitchcock Sherrill is a travelogue and architectural guide that was likely written in the early 20th century. The book takes readers on a journey through England's rich heritage of stained glass, exploring not only magnificent cathedrals but also smaller religious buildings and secular structures across the country. It aims to provide insights into English architecture and history through the lens of its stained glass artistry. The opening of the guide sets the tone for a detailed exploration of stained glass windows and their contexts in varied architectural settings. It outlines the author's mission to discuss stained glass as both a decorative art and a historical narrative, enriching the appreciation for these colorful artworks by connecting them to significant locations and historical events in England. Sherrill emphasizes the survival of these windows over centuries of destruction, promising readers an educational and aesthetically pleasing pilgrimage through England's architectural gems, from York to Canterbury, while underscoring the significance of each site visited. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34818 ER -