Parish Churches of England J C Cox & C B Ford Brian Cook B T Batsford 1935 1st Edition
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Secondhand Hardcover in Good Condition. Dust Jacket slightly worn
he Parish Churches of England by J. Charles Cox and Charles Bradley Ford (B.T. Batsford, 1935, 1st Edition) is a comprehensive, illustrated survey of English church architecture, focusing on the historical development, structural design, and internal features of parish churches.Â
The book explores the rich history and architectural variety of England’s parish churches, which are presented as central to English heritage. It combines the historical expertise of J. Charles Cox with additional material and editing by Charles Bradley Ford. The synopsis can be broken down into the following key themes and chapters:
The Church, the Parish and the People: This section likely discusses the social and religious context of parish churches, their role within the community, and their significance in the lives of English people throughout history.
- The Evolution of the Parish Church: the Arrangement and Planning: This chapter traces how the architectural layout and design of churches developed over time, likely covering various architectural styles and regional variations.
- The Evolution of the Parish Church: the Structural Design: This part focuses on the technical and structural aspects of church building, detailing how different elements were constructed and how engineering practices evolved.
- Features and Fittings of Parish Churches: The book provides a detailed look at the internal elements of the churches, such as pulpits, pews, fonts, screens, and other ornamentation.
- Local Varieties in Parish Church Design: This chapter highlights the unique characteristics and regional differences found in church architecture across England.Â
The volume is noted for being part of the “British Heritage Series” published by Batsford and is lavishly illustrated with a colour frontispiece, 148 black and white plates (photographs), and several in-text illustrations. The dust jacket was notably designed by Brian Cook.Â
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Secondhand Hardcover in Good Condition. Dust Jacket slightly worn
he Parish Churches of England by J. Charles Cox and Charles Bradley Ford (B.T. Batsford, 1935, 1st Edition) is a comprehensive, illustrated survey of English church architecture, focusing on the historical development, structural design, and internal features of parish churches.Â
The book explores the rich history and architectural variety of England’s parish churches, which are presented as central to English heritage. It combines the historical expertise of J. Charles Cox with additional material and editing by Charles Bradley Ford. The synopsis can be broken down into the following key themes and chapters:
The Church, the Parish and the People: This section likely discusses the social and religious context of parish churches, their role within the community, and their significance in the lives of English people throughout history.
- The Evolution of the Parish Church: the Arrangement and Planning: This chapter traces how the architectural layout and design of churches developed over time, likely covering various architectural styles and regional variations.
- The Evolution of the Parish Church: the Structural Design: This part focuses on the technical and structural aspects of church building, detailing how different elements were constructed and how engineering practices evolved.
- Features and Fittings of Parish Churches: The book provides a detailed look at the internal elements of the churches, such as pulpits, pews, fonts, screens, and other ornamentation.
- Local Varieties in Parish Church Design: This chapter highlights the unique characteristics and regional differences found in church architecture across England.Â
The volume is noted for being part of the “British Heritage Series” published by Batsford and is lavishly illustrated with a colour frontispiece, 148 black and white plates (photographs), and several in-text illustrations. The dust jacket was notably designed by Brian Cook.Â
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| Weight | 650 g |
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| Dimensions | 23 × 14 × 3 cm |
