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Church Curiosities

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Church Curiosities Synopsis

In churches and cathedrals across Britain, tucked away among ordinary items such as pews, screens and pulpits, sit a plethora of fascinating and unexpected objects. From dragon-slaying spears and the ribs of monstrous cows, to pagan altars, reindeer horns and mummified skulls, these curiosities have intrigued generations of visitors. In this captivating history, David Castleton explores this fascinating world of lepers' squints, pancake bells, virgin garlands and sanctuary knockers, and unravels the tales, legends and folkloric ceremonies that lay behind these charming and often deeply unusual artefacts.

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ISBN: 9781784424442
Publication date: 18th March 2021
Author: David Castleton
Publisher: Shire Publications an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Format: Paperback
Pagination: 96 pages
Series: Shire Library
Genres: Christianity
Anglican and Episcopalian Churches
Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)
History of religion
History of architecture
History