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In The Shadow of St. Paul's Cathedral : The Churchyard that Shaped London

by Margaret Willes
In The Shadow of St. Paul's Cathedral : The Churchyard that Shaped London - Thryft
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For those interested in London's rich cultural history.

This book offers a fascinating insight into the vibrant and dynamic community that existed in the shadow of St. Paul's Cathedral for over a millennium. Margaret Willes expertly delves into the dramatic debates, bookshops, and theaters that shaped London's social and intellectual life. This is essential reading for anyone interested in the city's rich cultural history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

In The Shadow of St. Paul's Cathedral : The Churchyard that Shaped London

by Margaret Willes
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ISBN: 9780300249835
Authors: Margaret Willes
Publisher: Yale University Press
Date of Publication: 2022-04-26
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History
Goodreads rating: 3.78
(rated by 23 readers)

Description

The extraordinary story of St. Paul’s Churchyard—the area of London that was a center of social and intellectual life for more than a millennium St. Paul’s Cathedral stands at the heart of London, an enduring symbol of the city. Less well known is the neighborhood at its base that hummed with life for over a thousand years, becoming a theater for debate and protest, knowledge and gossip. For the first time Margaret Willes tells the full story of the area. She explores the dramatic religious debates at Paul’s Cross, the bookshops where Shakespeare came in search of inspiration, and the theater where boy actors performed plays by leading dramatists. After the Great Fire of 1666, the Churchyard became the center of the English literary world, its bookshops nestling among establishments offering luxury goods. This remarkable community came to an abrupt end with the Blitz. First the soaring spire of Old St. Paul’s and then Wren’s splendid Baroque dome had dominated the area, but now the vibrant secular society that had lived in their shadow was no more.
 

For those interested in London's rich cultural history.

This book offers a fascinating insight into the vibrant and dynamic community that existed in the shadow of St. Paul's Cathedral for over a millennium. Margaret Willes expertly delves into the dramatic debates, bookshops, and theaters that shaped London's social and intellectual life. This is essential reading for anyone interested in the city's rich cultural history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.