Canterbury

Name: Canterbury
Author: Gordon Home

By Gordon Home

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About This Book

The book is a pictorial and historical guide to an ancient cathedral city, combining on-site description, architectural analysis, and narrative history. It traces the city's development from its early sacred foundations through medieval pilgrimage to the effects of religious reform, describes the cathedral's plan and notable chapels and towers, and observes surviving medieval walls, gates, abbey ruins and narrow streets. Anecdotes illustrate changing civic attitudes toward heritage, while plans, illustrations, and a chaptered structure help readers navigate the cathedral, the priory and the urban fabric.

About the Author

Gordon Home

Gordon Home was a British author and travel writer known for his vivid descriptions of English landscapes and towns. His works often blend travelogue with historical insights, making them both informative and engaging for readers. Among his notable titles are "Normandy: The Scenery & Romance of Its Ancient Towns," which explores the picturesque towns of Normandy, and "Stratford-on-Avon: A Sketch-Book," a charming portrayal of the birthplace of Shakespeare. Home's writings reflect a deep appreciation for the beauty and heritage of England and France, contributing to the literary tradition of travel literature.