A Short History and Description of the Church and of the Collegiate Buildings now known as Chetham's Hospital Perkins, Thomas, Rev. 1842-1907 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Manchester" by Rev. Thomas Perkins is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides a detailed examination of Manchester Cathedral and the adjacent Collegiate buildings known as Chetham's Hospital. The book delves into the history, architecture, and significance of these structures, examining their development through the centuries and their roles in the community. The opening of the volume sets the stage by acknowledging the various contributors to the documentation and research that led to this book. Perkins reflects on the misconception that Manchester is purely a modern city; instead, he illustrates its deep historical roots, dating back to Roman times. The text gives a rich overview of the cathedral's evolution, highlighting its architectural features while hinting at significant events and figures in its storied past. It positions the cathedral not just as a place of worship, but as a vital historical monument that played a crucial role in the development of the city itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-08-24 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Charles Aldarondo, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Manchester Cathedral (England) NA Original publication data not identified 03017686 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37194 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37194 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133840.0 37194