Architecture: religious buildings

A fresh, unstuffy guide to the stained-glass windows of England's churches, including a list of the top 50 places to see outstanding examples.

The College of St George at Windsor Castle was founded by Edward III in 1348 to support the newly created Order of the Garter, and to this day fulfills the same primary purpose.

The College of St George at Windsor Castle was founded by Edward III in 1348 to support the newly created Order of the Garter, and to this day fulfills the same primary purpose.

Canterbury Cathedral possesses a unique marble mosaic pavement, dating from the early twelfth century, which has long intrigued scholars and been the subject of speculation and debate.

Canterbury Cathedral possesses a unique marble mosaic pavement, dating from the early twelfth century, which has long intrigued scholars and been the subject of speculation and debate.

This book was inspired by the records made by Carolyn Heighway during the thirty years when she was archaeological consultant at Gloucester Cathedral.

This book was inspired by the records made by Carolyn Heighway during the thirty years when she was archaeological consultant at Gloucester Cathedral.

Every day millions of people enter public buildings of many forms and functions: Notre-Dame in Paris, Grand Central Station in New York, the British Museum in London, that are decorated with recessed doorways.

Every day millions of people enter public buildings of many forms and functions: Notre-Dame in Paris, Grand Central Station in New York, the British Museum in London, that are decorated with recessed doorways.

A glorious illustrated history of sixteen of the world's greatest cathedrals, interwoven with the extraordinary stories of the people who built them.

What buried secret lies beneath the stones of one of England's greatest former churches and shrines?

The ancient Greeks attributed great importance to the sacred during war and campaigning, as demonstrated from their earliest texts.

What buried secret lies beneath the stones of one of England's greatest former churches and shrines?

The architecture of the Islamic world is predominantly considered in terms of a dual division between 'tradition' and 'modernity' - a division which, Saeid Khaghani here argues, has shaped and limited the narrative applied to this architecture.

What did people really believe in the Middle Ages?

William Blake famously imagined 'Jerusalem builded here' in London.

El 1969 cuando el Museo de Desarrollo Urbano (hoy Museo de Bogotá) abrió sus puertas, el alcalde Virgilio Barco Vargas en su discurso de inauguración pronunció las siguientes palabras: "quiero hacer mención de un salón especial dedicado al Congreso Eucarístico Internacional.

The study of monasteries has come a long way since late the late 19th century.

The study of monasteries has come a long way since late the late 19th century.

This is the first volume concerned solely with the archaeology of a major late 17th century building in London, and the major changes it has undergone.

This is the first volume concerned solely with the archaeology of a major late 17th century building in London, and the major changes it has undergone.

Meet Doorkins, the smallest yet most recognisable member of the Cathedral.

There are over 40,000 churches and chapels in the United Kingdom.

There are over 40,000 churches and chapels in the United Kingdom.

From the Houses of Parliament to the Midland Hotel at St Pancras and Strawberry Hill House, Gothic Revival buildings are some of the most distinctive structures found in Britain.

From the Houses of Parliament to the Midland Hotel at St Pancras and Strawberry Hill House, Gothic Revival buildings are some of the most distinctive structures found in Britain.

The story of the Old Baptist Chapel is a fascinating tale of family life and faith, persecution and tolerance.

The story of the Old Baptist Chapel is a fascinating tale of family life and faith, persecution and tolerance.

Some of the most significant architectural features of British communities, the parsonage has provided the central hub for local towns and villages for hundreds of years this is the story of their evolution, architecture and changing occupants.

Some of the most significant architectural features of British communities, the parsonage has provided the central hub for local towns and villages for hundreds of years this is the story of their evolution, architecture and changing occupants.

Handel called Britain 'The Ringing Isle' because he heard bells ringing everywhere he went.

Handel called Britain 'The Ringing Isle' because he heard bells ringing everywhere he went.

For over a thousand years, the church at Tudeley has been a centre of Christian worship and is one of the oldest churches in the Weald of Kent.

For over a thousand years, the church at Tudeley has been a centre of Christian worship and is one of the oldest churches in the Weald of Kent.

Discover the diversity and depth of German culture and identityCultural roots and national identities are becoming increasingly important.

Dorchester-on-Thames and its abbey have been subjects of antiquarian interest for more than 450 years, and during that time much has been written about them.

Dorchester-on-Thames and its abbey have been subjects of antiquarian interest for more than 450 years, and during that time much has been written about them.

This study of Constantinople's monasteries within their urban framework during the last decades of Byzantium (1394-1453) explores the activity of monks, nuns, and affiliated laypeople such as patrons just before the city's Ottoman conquest and transformation into the capital of an Islamic Empire.

Das Stift Stams: historische Kulturstätte, angesehener Ausbildungs- und geistiger Rückzugsort.

In einer Welt, die zunehmend von Urbanisierung und Dichte geprägt ist, stehen Städteplaner und Architekten vor der Herausforderung, Lebensräume zu schaffen, die nicht nur funktional, sondern auch lebenswert sind.

Shinto: The Way of the Gods II - The Soul of Japan Between Tradition and PresentDiscover a unique journey into the fascinating world of Shintoism, the oldest religion in Japan, with "e;Shinto: The Way of the Gods II"e;.

Tenryu-ji: One of Kyoto's most revered Zen temples and a monument to Japanese history, viewed through its monks, gardens, prayers, and art.

Jewish Sanctuary in the Atlantic World is a unique blend of cultural and architectural history that considers Jewish heritage as it expanded among the continents and islands linked by the Atlantic Ocean between the mid-fifteenth and early nineteenth centuries.

This book is about biblical project management, principles, tools, techniques, and practices used by Nehemiah, a cupbearer to the King of the Persian Empire in the re-building of the wall around Jerusalem and its revitalization.

When The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods first appeared in 1962, it was hailed by the critics for it erudition, historical imagination and boldness.

Greening Spaces for Worship and Ministry is a comprehensive guide.

The Ontario landscape is dotted with places of worship, from the simple log cabin to lofty cathedrals.

Churches of Nova Scotia is as much a human interest book as it is about ecclesiastical buildings.

At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

'A treasure of a book' - The New YorkerNow with an exclusive new introduction from the author, Ken Follett, who will donate all royalties to the charity La Fondation du Patrimoine.