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Embark on a captivating journey through time as John Cooper unveils the remarkable tale of St Stephen's Chapel, a cornerstone of British history for over seven centuries. This royal sanctuary, commenced in 1292, stood as the crowning jewel of the ancient Palace of Westminster, serving as both a spiritual haven for monarchs and a testament to the Plantagenets' architectural and musical prowess.
As the Protestant Reformation swept across the nation in 1548, St Stephen's underwent a dramatic transformation, shedding its religious robes to become the illustrious House of Commons. Though ravaged by the great conflagration of 1834, the Commons chamber rose from the ashes, reborn in a strikingly similar medieval design that continues to shape British politics to this day.
Cooper's narrative weaves together the lives of those touched by St Stephen's, from the resilient medieval craftsmen who toiled through the Black Death to complete the chapel, to the countless MPs who have engaged in fierce debate within its hallowed walls. This gripping account seamlessly blends religion, politics, art, and architecture to chronicle the evolution of an iconic edifice that mirrors Britain's transition from a medieval divine-right monarchy to a modern parliamentary democracy.
Book ISBN: | 9781801104517 |
Book Author: | John Cooper |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Apollo |
Book Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Book Dimensions: | 142 x 225 x 27 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-11-07 |
Book Pagination: | 272 pages, 32 integrated b&w + map |
Book Weight: | 376g |
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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.’