02521cam a22003133u 4500 45435 UtSlPG 20260610134037.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13002057 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Freeman, Edward A. (Edward Augustus), 1823-1892 History of the Cathedral Church of Wells : As Illustrating the History of the Cathedral Churches of the Old Foundation Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-04-18 Produced by Les Galloway, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "History of the Cathedral Church of Wells" by Edward A. Freeman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work is a collection of lectures that detail the significance of the Cathedral Church of Wells and its integral role within the broader context of ecclesiastical and local history in England. Freeman analyzes the development of this cathedral, intertwining its architectural and institutional history with the social and political changes in the region. The opening of the text introduces the cathedral as not just an architectural marvel but as the very essence of Wells itself, asserting that the locality’s history is deeply connected to its ecclesiastical heritage. Freeman discusses the unique position of Wells, which evolved around its cathedral, distinguishing it from other cities whose histories are tied to commerce or military significance. He sets the stage for an exploration of the cathedral's early days, the development of its clergy, its relationship with local authorities, and the broader implications of its historical narrative against the backdrop of English ecclesiastic history. Through this detailed examination, Freeman aims to provide a richer understanding of the significance of Wells Cathedral in the English church and community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Wells Cathedral https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45435 86274 86274