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The profusion of medieval churches in Norfolk provides not only examples of beautiful church architecture but also records life in their communities and offers an insight into the history of medieval England. Previously published as a three-volume series, this invaluable and straightforward guide to the 'living' medieval churches of Norfolk helps the visitor to understand both the general features of churches and the unique aspects of those in different areas. The guide is highly illustrated with photographs, line drawings and a detailed map to aid in locating each church within the county. It also includes a substantial reference section in encyclopedic form, designed to answer a host of questions which may tease the church visitor. For example, what symbols are used to represent particular saints? Why do so many Norfolk churches stand isolated from their villages? And why does the pagan Green Man find a place in our Christian churches? This book provides the answers to these and other questions. Written by enthusiasts for both the churches and the county in which they stand, the great appeal of this guide is that, once the code of church architecture has been broken and the language learned, every church, be it ever so humble, is shown to be unique, with its own story to offer. This guide provides the key. The authors D.P. Mortlock was formerly County Librarian of Norfolk. He is a Fellow of the Library Association and served as an officer in the Indian Army from 1945-7. He is also the author of the three-volume Popular Guide to Suffolk Churches. C.V. Roberts was the literary editor and drama critic of the Eastern Daily Press. He has also lived and worked in the Middle East, and now lives in France.
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D.P. Mortlock was former County Librarian of Norfolk. He is a Fellow of the Library Association and served as an officer in the Indian Army from 1945-7. In partnership with C.V. Roberts, he produced the three-volume Popular Guide to Suffolk Churches. C.V. Roberts was the literary editor and drama critic of the Eastern Daily Press. He also lived and worked in the Middle East for two and a half years.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an updated one volume version of Mr Mortlock's original 3 volume guide, which makes it a more convenient companion for visiting churches. I have found it useful (my main interest has been rood screens and wall paintings) but perhaps a more thorough revision of the contents would have been advisable. That aside, it makes a good companion to Pevsner.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Inevitably specialist publications like this are going to be a little expensive and at over £20 this one certainly is, particularly with the paucity of pictures and in black & white too. However, this should not put anyone off interested in the subject as there is arguably no finer book on the subject available and it can be considered as currently the definitive text.
The addition of architectural time lines, a glossary of architectural terms (highlighted in the text) along with a guide to saints and there significance, makes it particularly useful for someone new to the subject. Inevitably space is limited because of the sheer numbers of churches that Norfolk enjoys, never the less I for one would be happy to see an expansion on what is here and would particularly enjoy a chapter that would act as both a primer on church architectural history as well as the historical, social and political context it occurred in. If not included in a single volume then acting as an accompanying text would suffice.
The inclusion of the glossary is such an important component of the book that this is another area of the book I would argue for expanding too. In all then one to highly recommend.
Ashley Carr
The addition of architectural time lines, a glossary of architectural terms (highlighted in the text) along with a guide to saints and there significance, makes it particularly useful for someone new to the subject. Inevitably space is limited because of the sheer numbers of churches that Norfolk enjoys, never the less I for one would be happy to see an expansion on what is here and would particularly enjoy a chapter that would act as both a primer on church architectural history as well as the historical, social and political context it occurred in. If not included in a single volume then acting as an accompanying text would suffice.
The inclusion of the glossary is such an important component of the book that this is another area of the book I would argue for expanding too. In all then one to highly recommend.
Ashley Carr
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