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Paperback. Condizione: New. Reading's Abbey, founded in 1121 by King Henry I of England, was huge and wealthy. Throughout its 400-year life the royal Abbey was visited regularly by Kings and Queens, hosted Parliaments and royal weddings and was a famous destination for medieval pilgrims. But Henry VIII ordered its dissolution in 1539 and although the monastic buildings were used for a time as a royal palace, the stone proved useful for, among other things, shoring up the defences of the town during the Civil War. By the 18th century, one of the most impressive Abbeys in England had been reduced to a picturesque ruin.· Discover how the Abbey and its associated buildings were originally laid out on a promontory between the Thames and Kennet.· Read features on monastic life, royal burials, and Abbot Hugh Cook Faringdon who was executed.· Find out about the famous 19th century architects who rejuvenated the Abbey Quarter.· Learn about the technicalities of the 21st century conservation work.· Walk the Abbey Quarter using the guide and map to discover the hidden gems history has left behind and find out where some of the Abbey stone has ended up.This book connects you directly with the past, inspires you to be part of a future that values the Abbey's legacy, and demonstrates just how important a landmark we still have at the centre of modern Reading.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Readings Abbey, founded in 1121 by King Henry I of England, was huge and wealthy. Throughout its 400-year life the royal Abbey was visited regularly by Kings and Queens, hosted Parliaments and royal weddings and was a famous destination for medieval pilgrims. But Henry VIII ordered its dissolution in 1539 and although the monastic buildings were used for a time as a royal palace, the stone proved useful for, among other things, shoring up the defences of the town during the Civil War. By the 18th century, one of the most impressive Abbeys in England had been reduced to a picturesque ruin. Discover how the Abbey and its associated buildings were originally laid out on a promontory between the Thames and Kennet. Read features on monastic life, royal burials, and Abbot Hugh Cook Faringdon who was executed. Find out about the famous 19th century architects who rejuvenated the Abbey Quarter. Learn about the technicalities of the 21st century conservation work. Walk the Abbey Quarter using the guide and map to discover the hidden gems history has left behind and find out where some of the Abbey stone has ended up. This book connects you directly with the past, inspires you to be part of a future that values the Abbeys legacy, and demonstrates just how important a landmark we still have at the centre of modern Reading. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Readings Abbey, founded in 1121 by King Henry I of England, was huge, wealthy and important until Henry VIIIs dissolution in 1539, after which it declined over the years into the picturesque ruins that grace the north bank of the Kennet today.This history of the Abbey and the Abbey Quarter relates the motive behind its foundation, the relics that made it a famous destination for pilgrims from all over Europe, the part it played in royal and parliamentary life, the story of its downfall and its continuing influence on the geography and buildings of the town. With detailed descriptions of the Abbey buildings and their layout alongside features on monastic life and the Abbots, the book brings to life the role of the Abbey in the town both before and after its dissolution.A walking tour (with map) of the Abbey Quarter provides readers with an opportunity to discover the clues history has left behind; it indicates where some of the Abbey stone has ended up, and allows readers to connect directly with the past and understand the legacy we are left with today. An account of the history of Reading's Abbey and the changes to its ruins and the surrounding area after the Dissolution in 1539. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 84 pages. 7.80x7.80x0.40 inches. In Stock.

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Soft cover. Condizione: Fine.

First Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description: xxvii, 325 pages : maps ; 25 cm. Subjects: Poor England Berkshire History ; Sources. Public welfare England Berkshire History ; Sources. Berkshire (England) History ; Sources. Genre: History. Language: English. 1 Kg.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Readings Abbey, founded in 1121 by King Henry I of England, was huge, wealthy and important until Henry VIIIs dissolution in 1539, after which it declined over the years into the picturesque ruins that grace the north bank of the Kennet today.This history of the Abbey and the Abbey Quarter relates the motive behind its foundation, the relics that made it a famous destination for pilgrims from all over Europe, the part it played in royal and parliamentary life, the story of its downfall and its continuing influence on the geography and buildings of the town. With detailed descriptions of the Abbey buildings and their layout alongside features on monastic life and the Abbots, the book brings to life the role of the Abbey in the town both before and after its dissolution.A walking tour (with map) of the Abbey Quarter provides readers with an opportunity to discover the clues history has left behind; it indicates where some of the Abbey stone has ended up, and allows readers to connect directly with the past and understand the legacy we are left with today. An account of the history of Reading's Abbey and the changes to its ruins and the surrounding area after the Dissolution in 1539. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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First Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description: xxvii, 325 pages : maps ; 25 cm. Subjects: Poor England Berkshire History ; Sources. Public welfare England Berkshire History ; Sources. Berkshire (England) History ; Sources. Genre: History. Language: English. 1 Kg.

Condizione: New. An account of the history of Reading s Abbey and the changes to its ruins and the surrounding area after the Dissolution in 1539.KlappentextrnrnAn account of the history of Reading s Abbey and the changes to its ruins and the surrounding are.

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Card covers in clean, tidy condition Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Condizione: Very Good. Durrant, Peter (illustratore). This Paperback edition is in a good clean condition throughout.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Reading's Abbey, founded in 1121 by King Henry I of England, was huge and wealthy. Throughout its 400-year life the royal Abbey was visited regularly by Kings and Queens, hosted Parliaments and royal weddings and was a famous destination for medieval pilgrims. But Henry VIII ordered its dissolution in 1539 and although the monastic buildings were used for a time as a royal palace, the stone proved useful for, among other things, shoring up the defences of the town during the Civil War. By the 18th century, one of the most impressive Abbeys in England had been reduced to a picturesque ruin.· Discover how the Abbey and its associated buildings were originally laid out on a promontory between the Thames and Kennet.· Read features on monastic life, royal burials, and Abbot Hugh Cook Faringdon who was executed.· Find out about the famous 19th century architects who rejuvenated the Abbey Quarter.· Learn about the technicalities of the 21st century conservation work.· Walk the Abbey Quarter using the guide and map to discover the hidden gems history has left behind and find out where some of the Abbey stone has ended up.This book connects you directly with the past, inspires you to be part of a future that values the Abbey's legacy, and demonstrates just how important a landmark we still have at the centre of modern Reading.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. Slim paperback in very good condition. No marginalia. Light wear, a small corner crease and a small area of impressed marks to cover. ---- General information: please email for any more information or condition photos. There may be other minor faults not included here, but this description should include all important points and convey accurately the overall condition of the book(s) or other item. We are happy to give a more detailed description (by volume where applicable) on request. Posted next day (Mon-Fri) from the UK. We normally post by Royal Mail 1st class within the UK, but may use a slower service for books over 1kg or multiple orders or a tracked service for higher value orders. We normally post by tracked mail for overseas deliveries, and may request additional postage (at cost) for heavier books (buyers always have the option to cancel the order if we do so).

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Illustrated by Chapman, Peter (illustratore). Maps with description and features for each walk. Compilation of author's weekly Walkabout column in the Sunderland Echo. 85gms weight; B&W Illustrations; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 94 pages.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1858 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 76 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 76 Language: English.