Chapels of England

Chapels of England
Author: Christopher Wakeling
Publisher:
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2017
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

After the Protestant Reformation, religion remained remarkably unstable in Great Britain, and places of worship were the focus of dispute and regular change. Beginning in the seventeenth century, the growth of the Nonconformist denominations left a particularly rich architectural legacy in the form of a vast and diverse network of churches and chapels constructed throughout the towns and cities of England. Although many of these buildings have been lost, about 20,000 remain, some still in use by congregations to this day. The Chapels of England provides the first chronological history of Nonconformist architecture in England, from the seventeenth century to the present day. Beautifully illustrated throughout with interior and exterior photography, the book includes examples that range from small wayside chapels to large urban churches and encompass all the country's regions and each of Nonconformity's main religious traditions. The book's chronological organization allows readers to follow the main developments in the architecture of Nonconformity and understand how these developments fit within broader religious and cultural conversations.

An Inventory of Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting-houses in Eastern England

An Inventory of Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting-houses in Eastern England
Author: Christopher Stell
Publisher: Historic England Press
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2002
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

This fourth volume completes the series of inventories on Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting-houses carried out by the RCHME - Central England (published 1986), South-west England (1991), Northern England (1994). This volume focuses on the east of England from the Channel to the Humber and encompasses the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and the Isle of Ely, Essex, Greater London, Hertfordshire, Huntingdon and Peterborough, Kent, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Surrey and Sussex. Each entry includes a short history and description of the building, many with illustrations or photographs.

The Chapel Royal

The Chapel Royal
Author: David Baldwin (BA.)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Total Pages: 490
Release: 1990
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey
Author: T. W. T. Tatton-Brown
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2003
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 184383037X

An account of the history, architecture and monuments of the chapel, the final, exquisite flowering of the gothic style.

An Inventory of Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting-houses in the North of England

An Inventory of Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting-houses in the North of England
Author: Christopher Stell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 380
Release: 1994
Genre: Chapels
ISBN:

Nonconformity flourished in the north of England from the 17th century. Great preachers found refuge in the area, new denominations arose in the growing population and many an early meeting-house remains as witness to an age of turbulence and enthusiasm. The history of more than three centuries is visible in the range of nonconformist buildings explored in this volume - from the earliest Puritan chapel to the magnificent edifices raised by 19th-century manufacturing moguls. This volume presents a full record of buildings. Some still stand, some have been rebuilt and in others the process of rebuilding continues. Sadly buildings have been lost, but the breadth of knowledge contained in this volume is an encouragement to campaign for the survival of this diverse aspect of English architecture.

Nonconformist Places of Worship

Nonconformist Places of Worship
Author: Christopher Wakeling
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2016
Genre: Church architecture
ISBN: 9781848023956

'Nonconformist' has long been used as a description of Protestant Christians in England and Wales who were not part of the Church of England. Among the numerous denominations are the Baptists, Methodists, Quakers and the Salvation Army. By the mid-nineteenth century their chapels and meeting houses, the subject of this brief introduction, outnumbered the buildings of the Church of England's. While many chapels are now disused or have seen conversion, they remain characteristic and often notable buildings in settlements in all parts of the country.

Tiny Churches

Tiny Churches
Author: Dixe Wills
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-10
Genre: Church buildings
ISBN: 9780749579913

A handpicked selection of Britain's most interesting diminutive churches, written in an amusing, accessible style to appeal to modern readers. Puts the spotlight on Britain's tiniest churches for the first time and uncovers their fascinating historical background. Includes up-to-date practical information on getting to each tiny church via public transport. Highlights special architectural features to look out for, all of which are represented by closeup color photos. Beautifully presented in full color throughout, the book uncovers 60 of the loveliest and most diminutive places of worship in Britain, many of which are known only to locals. Each church is so tiny that fewer than 50 people could fit comfortably inside, each is open to the public, and many boast fabulous wall paintings, stained glass, and artworks as well as fascinating histories. Representing a unique slice of British local history and attitudes, tiny churches are the great survivors of the world. Still standing after centuries of religious unrest and the meddling of the Victorian "church improvers," they live on in this most irreligious of centuries, scattered all over Britain. Each entry features information on how and when to visit the church, a concise round-up of its history, and details of any must-see architectural features.

Welsh Chapels

Welsh Chapels
Author: Anthony Jones
Publisher: National Museum Wales
Total Pages: 172
Release: 1996
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780750911627

Published in association with National Museums and Galleries of Wales, a revised and extended edition of an exploration of the heritage of Welsh chapels, the reasons why they were built, and the variety of their architectural styles.