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Cathedrals of Britain: North of England and Scotland (Paperback)

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By Bernadette Fallon
Imprint: Pen & Sword History
Series: Cathedrals of Britain
Pages: 122
Illustrations: 32
ISBN: 9781526703842
Published: 29th November 2017

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'A walk through Britain's history, one cathedral at a time'; as featured by The Scotsman, March 2018.

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Pointing persistently to heaven: A guide to UK cathedrals

Power, glory, bloodshed, prayer: cathedrals in the UK are as much about human drama as spiritual sanctuary, as much about political wrangling as religious fervour. From Christian beginnings in the Middle Ages through Reformation, Renaissance and Modernity, the great cathedrals of Britain have been both battleground and place of quiet reflection; created for the glory of God for sure, but also for the glory of men.

There’s a litany of great deeds and a list of secrets tied up in our national cathedrals and all are revealed within our guides, the ideal companions to the stories behind the greatest cathedrals of all. Whether you are travelling to view the buildings themselves or being an armchair enthusiast, let us take you on a journey.

Book One: The North of England and Scotland

From early Celtic influences through to English Reformation and the rise of Scots Calvinism, Scotland and the north of England has had a turbulent religious history. It was once united as the Kingdom of Northumbria, from Edinburgh and Lothian right down to the Humber, incorporating the counties of Durham and York and the holy isle of Lindisfarne. Today the kingdom has been dismantled but the cathedrals, which include some of the most famous buildings in the UK, still flourish and offer their secrets for discovery.

Here you will solve the mystery recently uncovered in a mass grave in the country’s oldest cathedral. Find a link to one of the UK’s most famous retailers in an 11th century building. Enter inside the grand Scottish cathedral built in tribute to a 7th century Greek hermit. And go underground to discover a Saxon crypt, dating from the mid 600s.

The fun facts, curiosities and ‘must-see’ bits were interesting and would work well if you were to have this book with you at the Cathedral.

Reading with Alison

Overall the book is an interesting and inclusive read which makes a noticeable effort to accommodate the interests of a wide range of audiences. Fallon has an amazing gift for bringing the vast history of Scotland and the north of England’s many cathedrals to life.

Scottish Field, 3rd April 2018 - reviewed by Cameron Avery

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Evergreen, June 2018

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Evergreen, June 2018

This is a good handy-sized guide for any visitor or tourist.

The Methodist Recorder

Author article: '10 things you might not know about British cathedrals as featured by

Medievalists.net, March 23rd 2018

Author article: 'A walk through Britain's history, one cathedral at a time' as featured in

The Scotsman, 13th March 2018

Facts you didn't know about St Giles Cathedral as featured by

History Scotland online

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History Scotland, March/April 2018

Given the time in which these astounding monuments to God were built, this celebration of the cathedrals of England and Scotland celebrates the power of religion to inspire and create something so spectacular. I have visited a number of cathedrals in the southern half of the United Kingdom, from Gloucester (my home city) to Norwich (my new home city), and I can honestly say that my jaw has dropped as soon as I have stepped inside one of these remarkable buildings. This series does the creation of these architecturally glorious edifices really proud.

Books Monthly, Paul Norman

This is a delightful, well-written and easily-readable volume. It is definitely ‘Enjoyable’. For that the author is to be commended.

NZ Crown Mines

About Bernadette Fallon

Bernadette Fallon has been a writer, journalist and broadcaster for the past 20 years, with a particular fondness for travel and a passionate love of old buildings. Her work as a travel and lifestyle journalist has taken her all over the world.

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