Wren's City of London Churches

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Architecture
Cover of the book Wren's City of London Churches by John Christopher, Amberley Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: John Christopher ISBN: 9781445611099
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Publication: February 15, 2012
Imprint: Amberley Publishing Language: English
Author: John Christopher
ISBN: 9781445611099
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Publication: February 15, 2012
Imprint: Amberley Publishing
Language: English

LONDON needed rebuilding after the great fire of 1666. Eighty-eight churches had been destroyed and a grand plan to rebuild them was started by Sir Christopher Wren. In the end, he designed fifty-one new churches and the splendour that is St Paul's Cathedral. Of the fifty-one churches, many have been lost, either to a combination of Victorian indifference, fire, subsidence or German bombs. Twelve Wren City churches survive in their original form, while many of the remaining churches have been rebuilt or substantially altered. Wren left an amazing legacy and John Christopher takes us on a tour of the churches, showing them as built and showing us a comparison scene of today.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

LONDON needed rebuilding after the great fire of 1666. Eighty-eight churches had been destroyed and a grand plan to rebuild them was started by Sir Christopher Wren. In the end, he designed fifty-one new churches and the splendour that is St Paul's Cathedral. Of the fifty-one churches, many have been lost, either to a combination of Victorian indifference, fire, subsidence or German bombs. Twelve Wren City churches survive in their original form, while many of the remaining churches have been rebuilt or substantially altered. Wren left an amazing legacy and John Christopher takes us on a tour of the churches, showing them as built and showing us a comparison scene of today.

More books from Amberley Publishing

Cover of the book Transatlantic Betrayal by John Christopher
Cover of the book Monasteries in the Landscape by John Christopher
Cover of the book The Kings & Queens of Scotland by John Christopher
Cover of the book Hull City A History by John Christopher
Cover of the book The King's England: Norfolk by John Christopher
Cover of the book Newport County AFC The First 100 Years by John Christopher
Cover of the book Cinemas and Theatres of Portsmouth From Old Photographs by John Christopher
Cover of the book Britain's Shield by John Christopher
Cover of the book Bradshaw's Guide West Coast Main Line Manchester to Glasgow by John Christopher
Cover of the book Saltash Through Time by John Christopher
Cover of the book East Dulwich Remembered by John Christopher
Cover of the book Belfast Trolleybuses by John Christopher
Cover of the book Whalley & Around Through Time by John Christopher
Cover of the book Castleton Through Time by John Christopher
Cover of the book Fountains Abbey Through Time by John Christopher
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy