Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Lincoln A History and Description of its Fabric and a List of the Bishops

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Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Lincoln A History and Description of its Fabric and a List of the Bishops

by A. F. (Albert Frank) Kendrick

EN·~4 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF LINCOLN

0:19
2

GENERAL PREFACE

1:22
3

AUTHOR'S PREFACE

1:45
4

ILLUSTRATIONS

1:54
5

CHAPTER I THE HISTORY OF THE BUILDING

1:24:57
6

CHAPTER II THE EXTERIOR

58:13
7

CHAPTER III THE INTERIOR, INCLUDING THE CLOISTERS AND CHAPTER-HOUSE

1:48:07
8

CHAPTER IV LIST OF THE BISHOPS OF LINCOLN

9:29
9

DIMENSIONS.

1:40
10

FOOTNOTES

0:06

Description

A concise yet richly detailed guide invites listeners to step inside one of England’s most celebrated medieval churches. Written for both the curious visitor and the serious student, it balances clear explanations with the depth of scholarly research, making the cathedral’s story easy to follow without overwhelming jargon.

The narration walks you through the building’s evolution—from its early Norman roots to the soaring Gothic additions that define its silhouette today. You’ll hear about the striking west front, the intricate Angel Choir, and the mischievous Lincoln Imp, all while learning how successive bishops left their mark on the fabric of the church.

Complemented by a series of vivid illustrations, the audio experience brings the stone carvings, vaulted ceilings, and historic furnishings to life. Whether you’re planning a trip or simply exploring from afar, the guide offers a vivid portrait of a place where architecture, faith, and legend have intertwined for centuries.

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Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Lincoln A History and Description of its Fabric and a List of the Bishops A History and Description of its Fabric and a List of the Bishops

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (257K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2013-08-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

AF

A. F. (Albert Frank) Kendrick

1872–1954

Best known as a British art historian and museum curator, he wrote clear, accessible books on cathedrals, textiles, embroidery, and Chinese art. His work brought scholarly subjects to a wider reading public in the early twentieth century.

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