Church Curiosities

Strange Objects and Bizarre Legends

AvDavid Castleton

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

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In churches and cathedrals across Britain, tucked away among ordinary items such as pews, screens and pulpits, sit a plethora of fascinating and unexpected objects. From dragon-slaying spears and the ribs of monstrous cows, to pagan altars, reindeer horns and mummified skulls, these curiosities have intrigued generations of visitors. In this captivating history, David Castleton explores this fascinating world of lepers’ squints, pancake bells, virgin garlands and sanctuary knockers, and unravels the tales, legends and folkloric ceremonies that lay behind these charming and often deeply unusual artefacts.

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Utgivningsdatum:2021-03-18
Mått:150 x 208 x 8 mm
Vikt:247 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Shire Library
Antal sidor:96
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781784424442

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David Castleton is an author, poet, blogger and freelance journalist, best known for his novel The Standing Water. He has always had an interest in poking around ruined castles and abbeys and absorbing spooky old wive's tales and has taught English at the University of Manchester.

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A valuable and fascinating read.

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IntroductionStanding Stones, Runes and Pagan AltarsLegendary Skulls, Strange Remains and Weird RepositoriesGiants' Graves, Odd Epitaphs and Resurrection MenMysterious Crypts, Secret Tunnels and Macabre EffigiesHoly Wells, Sacred Eels and Saints' SkullsOdd Artefacts and Strange CeremoniesAn Emporium of OdditiesFurther ReadingIndex