Bell's Cathedrals: The Priory Church of St. Bartholomew-the-Great, Smithfield
"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.)
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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. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| 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 | May 17, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 150 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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