** "Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells" by Percy Dearmer is an exploration of a monumental church by chronicling its past and its structural anatomy. It recounts the origins of a grand cathedral known as Wells Cathedral, presenting its transformation with the passage of time while giving careful consideration to its design. The book sets the stage by unearthing facts about those who laid the cornerstone for the site’s establishment while it also recognizes those who refined its purpose. The narrative stitches together the historical importance and its relation to England's religious identity, all while honoring the artistry and craftsmanship evident in every column, arch, and stone. **
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See
By Percy Dearmer
** Uncover the story of a magnificent cathedral, where stone and history intertwine to reveal the cultural and religious spirit of a bygone era.
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About the AuthorPercival Dearmer was an English Anglican priest and liturgist best known as the author of The Parson's Handbook, a liturgical manual for Anglican clergy, and as editor of The English Hymnal. A lifelong socialist, he was an early advocate of the public ministry of women and concerned with social justice. Dearmer, with Ralph Vaughan Williams and Martin Shaw, helped revive and spread traditional and medieval English musical forms. His ideas on patterns of worship have been linked to the Arts and Crafts Movement, while The English Hymnal reflects both folkloric scholarship and Christian Socialism. At his death, he was a canon of Westminster Abbey, where he ran a canteen for the unemployed.
Percival Dearmer was an English Anglican priest and liturgist best known as the author of The Parson's Handbook, a liturgical manual for Anglican clergy, and as editor of The English Hymnal. A lifelong socialist, he was an early advocate of the public ministry of women and concerned with social justice. Dearmer, with Ralph Vaughan Williams and Martin Shaw, helped revive and spread traditional and medieval English musical forms. His ideas on patterns of worship have been linked to the Arts and Crafts Movement, while The English Hymnal reflects both folkloric scholarship and Christian Socialism. At his death, he was a canon of Westminster Abbey, where he ran a canteen for the unemployed.
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