English Medieval Church Towers

The Northern Province

by W.E. David Ryan

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A beautifully illustrated guide to the medieval church towers of the Northern Province of England.

Church towers are a prominent feature of the English landscape and stand as a testament to the skill and ingenuity of medieval masons. The Northern Province, namely the ecclesiastical province of York, contains a rich and varied array of these remarkable constructions. This vast area of England, comprising of the twelve dioceses of Blackburn, Carlisle, Chester, Durham, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, Southwell & Nottingham and York, contains no less than 500 medieval examples.
Every medieval church tower within the Northern Province is beautifully illustrated here by a watercolour painting and is accompanied by detailed information relating to its locationand date and an architectural description. Provided with an index and a glossary of terms, this book can be used both as a visitor's guide and as a reference work for the study of medieval church architecture. Includes 500 colourillustrations.

DAVID RYAN is a retired architect and a former member of the Royal Institute of British Architects.

Preface
Diocese of Blackburn
Diocese of Carlisle
Diocese of Chester
Diocese of Durham
Diocese of Leeds
Diocese of Liverpool
Diocese of Manchester
Diocese of Newcastle
Diocese of Sheffield
Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham
Diocese of York
Glossary

"The illustrations are captivatingly intricate, teasing out the character and charm of their subjects..The book is both highly useful as a gazetteer for visits, but also as an attractive quick reference for the ecclesiastical professional." EASA JOURNAL

"The most perfect example that I've seen so far of a physical book that is enhanced by the availability and functionality of an ebook version." MICHAEL CLARK, 1320elements.com

"The idea is simple: 500 medieval church towers from the Northern Province of the Church of England depicted in watercolour with accuracy and feeling." CHRISTOPHER HOWSE, DAILY TELEGRAPH