Wood Carvings In English Churches: Stalls And Tabernacle Work, Bishops??????? Thrones And Chancel Chairs is a book written by Francis Bond and first published in 1910. The book is an in-depth exploration of the wood carvings found in English churches, specifically focusing on stalls, tabernacle work, bishops??????? thrones, and chancel chairs. The author, Francis Bond, was an English architectural historian who was particularly interested in the decorative elements of churches. In this book, he provides detailed descriptions and analysis of the wood carvings found in churches throughout England. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different type of wood carving. The first chapter explores the history and development of stalls in English churches, while the second chapter focuses on tabernacle work. The third chapter delves into the design and construction of bishops??????? thrones, and the fourth chapter examines chancel chairs. Throughout the book, Bond provides detailed descriptions of the carvings, including their design, materials, and symbolism. He also discusses the artists and craftsmen who created the carvings, as well as the historical context in which they were created. Overall, Wood Carvings In English Churches: Stalls And Tabernacle Work, Bishops??????? Thrones And Chancel Chairs is a comprehensive and informative guide to the wood carvings found in English churches. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and artistry of these important decorative elements.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
