In the shadow of St. Paul's Cathedral : the churchyard that shaped London
Willes, Margaret2023
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St Paul's Cathedral stands at the heart of London, an enduring symbol of the city. Less well known is the neighbourhood at its base that hummed with life for over 1000 years, becoming a theatre for debate and protest, knowledge and gossip. For the first time Margaret Willes tells the full story of the area. She explores the dramatic religious debates at Paul's Cross, the bookshops where Shakespeare came in search of inspiration, and the theatre where boy actors performed plays by leading dramatists. After the Great Fire of 1666, the Churchyard became the centre of the English literary world, its bookshops nestling among establishments offering luxury goods. This remarkable community came to an abrupt end with the Blitz.
Main title:
In the shadow of St. Paul's Cathedral : the churchyard that shaped London / Margaret Willes.
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Imprint:
New Haven : Yale University Press, 2023.New Haven : Yale University Press, 2023.
Collation:
320 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9780300273380 (pbk)
Dewey class:
942.12
Language:
English
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BRN:
2838261