The church of St Mary Magdalene in Newark is recognised by several authorities, including Nikolaus Pevsner and Cornelius Brown, as … one of the largest and most beautiful Churches in England. Arthur Mee considered that ‘Looking at the church outside, we do not know whether to be more astonished at the wonderful detail or at its massed effect.’
This richly illustrated book takes you beyond your first glance and guides you around and within the church picking out some of the easily missed detail. Supporting explanations and descriptions are included which encompass; Lady Godiva, Mary Magdalene, Mediaeval Graffiti, Gargoyles, Grotesques, the Green Man. One recurring theme is the first English Civil War of which there are many reminders within and outside the church. And, a brief description of the final siege and surrender of Newark is included with an introduction to some of the Civil War participants who are commemorated here.
This book distils the author’s wider research on this church and compliments his other local research. He has also written the story of Lowdham Grange Borstal. All of which can be found on Amazon.
So take this ebook on your tablet and enhance your visit. Or, explore what Nickolaus Pevsner described as one of the grandest churches of England, from the comfort of your armchair.
And, don't forget to hold a finger on the images to enlarge them for greater effect.
This richly illustrated book takes you beyond your first glance and guides you around and within the church picking out some of the easily missed detail. Supporting explanations and descriptions are included which encompass; Lady Godiva, Mary Magdalene, Mediaeval Graffiti, Gargoyles, Grotesques, the Green Man. One recurring theme is the first English Civil War of which there are many reminders within and outside the church. And, a brief description of the final siege and surrender of Newark is included with an introduction to some of the Civil War participants who are commemorated here.
This book distils the author’s wider research on this church and compliments his other local research. He has also written the story of Lowdham Grange Borstal. All of which can be found on Amazon.
So take this ebook on your tablet and enhance your visit. Or, explore what Nickolaus Pevsner described as one of the grandest churches of England, from the comfort of your armchair.
And, don't forget to hold a finger on the images to enlarge them for greater effect.
