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100 1 _aPalmer, G. H.
_q(George Henry),
_d1871-
245 1 0 _aBell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Rochester :
_bA Description of its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-04-17
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Rochester" by G. H. Palmer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as a detailed guide to Rochester Cathedral, blending architectural description with a concise history of its significance in the context of the English Church. The book is oriented toward both casual visitors and those with a deeper interest in ecclesiastical architecture and local history. The opening of the work introduces readers to the rich and complex history of Rochester Cathedral, one of the oldest in England, founded shortly after the arrival of St. Augustine and his mission in the 6th century. The text details the cathedral's many iterations and restorations throughout the centuries, from its Saxon origins through the Norman period, highlighting significant figures such as Bishop Gundulf. Palmer emphasizes the importance of ongoing restoration efforts, the architectural features of the structure, and its role within the community, setting the stage for an in-depth examination of both the physical church and its historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRochester Cathedral (Rochester, Kent, England)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25084
999 _c66085
_d66085