- This beautifully illustrated new volume tells the stories behind 50
artifacts from the cathedrals of England and Wales- Features manuscripts
such as the Magna Carta, shrines, sculptures and stained-glass
windowsThe cathedrals of England and Wales are remarkable buildings.
From the centuries leading up to the Norman Conquest to the tumults of
the Reformation to the devastating wars of the 20th century, they carry
traces of our nations' darkest moments and most brilliant endeavors.This
beautifully illustrated new volume tells the stories behind 50
remarkable artefacts - one for each cathedral - that have been preserved
by the cathedrals of the Church of England and the Church in
Wales.Featuring the Magna Carta of Salisbury Cathedral as well as the
oldest book of English literature in the world, an Anglo-Saxon portable
sundial, and Pre-Raphaelite glass, painting and embroidery, these local
and national treasures are a vital part of our heritage, testifying to
the powerful and enduring links between cathedrals and the wider
communities of which they are part.