Country Church Monuments-9780241488331

Country Church Monuments
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Uncover the hidden treasures of England and Wales in this groundbreaking illustrated compendium...
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Uncover the hidden treasures of England and Wales in this groundbreaking illustrated compendium of rural church monuments. Far from the grand cathedrals and abbeys of urban centres, a wealth of funerary artworks lies concealed within country parish churches. These oft-overlooked masterpieces - from medieval brass engravings to ornate marble effigies and imposing mausoleums - are of immense historical and cultural value, yet have long been overshadowed in the annals of art history due to their remote locations.

Over a quarter-century, C. B. Newham FSA embarked on an extraordinary quest, visiting and meticulously documenting over eight thousand rural churches. In 'Country Church Monuments', he presents a curated selection of 365 exceptional examples, each accompanied by stunning photographs, biographical details of the deceased and their sculptors, and rich contextual information. While some memorials honour renowned historical figures like the Machiavellian Tudor courtier Richard Rich or Victorian Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, it is perhaps the countless tributes to lesser-known individuals - local gentry, small-scale industrialists, and beloved family members - that prove most poignant, preserving their memory for posterity.

As Newham breathes new life into these long-forgotten artworks and the tales they tell, a fresh perspective on the aesthetic history of rural England and Wales emerges. 'Country Church Monuments' stands as a captivating chronicle of human artistry at the intersection of life and death, a testament to our enduring quest for immortality through creative expression.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780241488331
Book Author: C.B. Newham
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Particular Books
Book Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 172 x 241 x 47 cm
Book Publication Date: 2022-06-10
Book Pagination: 728 pages
Book Weight: 2062g
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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