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Medieval Graffiti : The Lost Voices of England's Churches

by Matthew Champion
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Medieval secrets carved in England's churches

This book is perfect for anyone interested in the hidden histories and stories of medieval England. The graffiti found gives a unique insight into the people and culture of the time. The author not only showcases the variety of artwork, but also gives context for the meanings behind the designs, providing a fascinating read for history enthusiasts.

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.
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Medieval Graffiti : The Lost Voices of England's Churches

by Matthew Champion
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ISBN: 9780091960414
Authors: Matthew Champion
Publisher: Ebury Press
Date of Publication: 2015-09-15
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Art
Related Topics: Architecture
Goodreads rating: 4.05
(rated by 153 readers)

Description

For centuries carved writings and artworks in churches lay largely unnoticed. So archaeologist Matthew Champion started a nationwide survey to gather the best examples. In this book he shines a spotlight on a secret world of ships, prayers for good fortune, satirical cartoons, charms, curses, windmills, word puzzles, architectural plans and heraldic designs. Drawing on examples from surviving medieval churches in England and Wales, the author gives a voice to the secret graffiti artists: from the lord of the manor and the parish priest to the people who built the church itself.Here are strange medieval beasts, knights battling unseen dragons, ships sailing across lime-washed oceans and demons who stalk the walls. Latin prayers for the dead jostle with medieval curses, builders’ accounts and slanderous comments concerning a long-dead archdeacon. Strange and complex geometric designs, created to ward off the ‘evil eye’ and thwart the works of the devil, share church pillars with the heraldic shields of England’s medieval nobility.
 

Medieval secrets carved in England's churches

This book is perfect for anyone interested in the hidden histories and stories of medieval England. The graffiti found gives a unique insight into the people and culture of the time. The author not only showcases the variety of artwork, but also gives context for the meanings behind the designs, providing a fascinating read for history enthusiasts.

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.