A medieval cathedral
Macdonald, Fiona, 1958-2025
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'A Medieval Cathedral' examines the incredible architectural achievements and hidden secrets held within the walls of these grand religious buildings. Discover a world of towering spires, ornate architecture and stories sealed in colourful glass. This guide goes beyond the building, exploring the lives of Medieval Cathedrals and the master artisans who brought them to life. Meet the highly-skilled craftsmen involved in the cathedral's construction at each stage, from cutting the stone to installing the iconic stained glass windows. Uncover the history behind ghoulish gargoyles, pilgrim routes and miracle plays, and how they transformed these noble cathedrals into the buildings we know today.
Main title:
A medieval cathedral / written by Fiona Macdonald ; illustrated by John James.
Imprint:
London : Hatch, 2025.London : Hatch, 2025.
Collation:
47 pages : illustrations (colour), map (colour) ; 28 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Originally published: Brighton: Book House, 2009.Includes index.
Audience:
Interest grade level: Key Stage 2.; Key Stage 3.Juvenile.
ISBN:
9781835870129 (pbk)
Dewey class:
726.6
Language:
English
Subject:
Cathedrals -- Great Britain -- History -- Juvenile literatureArchitecture, Medieval -- Great Britain -- Juvenile literatureGreat Britain -- Civilization -- 1066-1485 -- Juvenile literatureNon-Fiction 9+Science and TechnologyEuropec 500 CE to c 1000 CEc 1000 CE to c 1500Archaeology by period / regionChildren's / Teenage: general interest
BRN:
3013724