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Chinoiserie
Chinoiserie, a decorative style inspired by the art of the Far East, gripped Britain from the late seventeenth to the early nineteenth century. Despite taking its name from the …
Rood Screens
The rood screen was the visual focus of the medieval parish church, dividing the nave from the chancel. Most were built of wood and were adorned with intricate carved decoration …
Jurisprudence, Classical and Contemporary
This text presents a comprehensive view of jurisprudential legal theory, providing essential perspectives on its history and on the modern legal landscape, allowing for a deeper …
Bridges
From the monumental splendour of Tower Bridge and the august span at Westminster to the engineering masterpieces at Ironbridge and the Forth, bridges comprise some of the most …
Wrought Iron
Wrought iron has been used as a decorative element in architecture since the eleventh century. Initially used to strengthen and embellish doors, the material was soon adopted for …
Lady of the Night
Illuminated Manuscripts
Illuminated manuscripts are among the most beautiful, precious and mysterious works of Western art. Before the printing press was invented, books were produced by hand and their …
Coal Mining in Britain
Coal heated the homes, fuelled the furnaces and powered the engines of the Industrial Revolution. In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries the coalfields – distinct landscapes of …
Chinoiserie
Chinoiserie, a decorative style inspired by the art of the Far East, gripped Britain from the late seventeenth to the early nineteenth century. Despite taking its name from the …
Holy Grail and Holy Thorn
The Holy Grail and Holy Thorn explores the legends of King Arthur and Joseph of Arimathea at Glastonbury and how their influence has been felt from medieval to modern times. Joseph …
Coal Mining in Britain
An illustrated history of Britain's coal mines and the lives of the miners who worked in them.Coal heated the homes, fuelled the furnaces and powered the engines of the Industrial …