The Cathedral Church of Canterbury [2nd ed.] A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Archiepiscopal See

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The Cathedral Church of Canterbury [2nd ed.] A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Archiepiscopal See

by Hartley Withers

EN·~4 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total

canterbury cathedral from the south.

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THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF - CANTERBURY - A DESCRIPTION OF ITS FABRIC AND A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ARCHIEPISCOPAL SEE - BY HARTLEY WITHERS, B.A.

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GENERAL PREFACE.

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PREFACE.

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ILLUSTRATIONS.

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CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL. - CHAPTER I.

44:19

CHAPTER II.

36:57

CHAPTER III.

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CHAPTER IV.

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TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES

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Description

This compact guide invites listeners on a vivid tour of one of England’s most celebrated cathedrals. Beginning with an overview of its soaring arches, intricate cloisters, and the iconic central tower known as “Bell Harry,” the narration paints a clear picture of the building’s evolution from its Norman origins under Archbishop Lanfranc to the later medieval additions. Richly illustrated details—such as the ornate capitals, the Black Prince’s tomb, and the haunting fresco of St. Thomas à Becket’s martyrdom—are described with care, helping listeners visualise each stone and stained‑glass pane.

Beyond the architecture, the work weaves in the cathedral’s broader historical context, touching on its role as the seat of the archiepiscopal see and its connections to notable figures and events. Drawing on a range of scholarly sources, the author balances rigorous research with an accessible tone, making the monograph ideal for both curious tourists and budding students of medieval history.

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The Cathedral Church of Canterbury [2nd ed.] A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Archiepiscopal See A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Archiepiscopal See

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en

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~4 hours (248K characters)

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Project Gutenberg

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Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Oct 2, 2007

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Hartley Withers

Hartley Withers

1867–1950

A pioneering financial journalist, Hartley Withers made the workings of money and banking accessible to general readers. His influential book The Meaning of Money helped explain modern finance in clear, practical language.

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