Bell's Cathedrals: The Priory Church of St. Bartholomew-the-Great, Smithfield

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Author Worley, George
LoC No. 08034264
Title Bell's Cathedrals: The Priory Church of St. Bartholomew-the-Great, Smithfield
A Short History of the Foundation and a Description of the
Fabric and also of the Church of St. Bartholomew-the-Less
Note Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Bell's Cathedrals: The Priory Church of St. Bartholomew-the-Great, Smithfield" by George Worley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book offers a comprehensive study of the foundation, architectural features, and historical significance of St. Bartholomew-the-Great, exploring the church’s development over the centuries and its key figures, particularly its founder, Rahere. The opening of the text presents a preface that outlines the author's gratitude towards various contributors who assisted in the research and gathered material for this handbook. It sets the tone for a detailed exploration of St. Bartholomew-the-Great's history, beginning with a discussion of Rahere's life and miraculous events surrounding the church's foundation in the 12th century. The narrative suggests that Rahere, originally a courtier, underwent a transformation leading to his decision to establish a hospital and a church, guided by a vision from Saint Bartholomew. The reader is introduced to the early historical context of the church, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of its significance in both religious and architectural terms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class NA: Fine Arts: Architecture
Subject St. Bartholomew-the-Great (Church : London, England)
Subject St. Bartholomew-the-Less (Church : London, England)
Subject London (England) -- Church history
Category Text
EBook-No. 21511
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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