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England's Thousand Best Churches
Simon Jenkins has travelled the length and breadth of England to select his thousand best churches. Organised by county, each church is described - often with delightful asides - and given a star-rating from one to five. All of the county sections are prefaced by a map locating each church, and lavishly illustrated with colour photos from the Country Life archive. Jenkins contends that these churches house a gallery of vernacular art without equal in the world. Here, he brings that museum to public attention.
Savage Fortune
"The eighty-three documents presented here, varied in length and character, are not all concerned with Suffolk, but they are all connected with the eventful lives of Sir Thomas (later Viscount) Savage and his wife Elizabeth Savage (later Countress Rivers), who married in 1602 and whose homes included Melford Hall." "Thomas and Elizabeth both inherited considerable estates in Suffolk, Essex and Cheshire. Within a tight circle of aristocratic Catholics, they became prominent servants of the royal family during the reigns of James I and Charles I. After Thomas's death in 1635, Elizabeth remained an intimate of the queen, but her two houses of St. Osyth's and Melford Hall were sacked in 1642, and she remained chronically short of money up to her death in 1651." "The central document is a remarkable inventory of 1635-6, taken after Thomas died, listing the contents of Melford Hall in Suffolk, Rocksavage in Cheshire and a town house on Tower Hill in London."--BOOK JACKET.
The Tale of Jemima Puddle-duck
"The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck" is a delightful children's book written and illustrated by the beloved author Beatrix Potter. In this charming story, readers are introduced to Jemima Puddle-Duck, a kind-hearted and naive duck who yearns to hatch her own eggs and raise a family. However, her encounters with a suave and cunning fox named Mr. Tod pose a threat to her dreams. With Potter's exquisite illustrations and engaging storytelling, young readers embark on a journey filled with suspense and adventure as they root for Jemima to outwit the sly fox and protect her precious eggs. This timeless tale teaches important lessons about trust, perseverance, and the importance of making wise choices. "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck" captivates both children and adults alike with its endearing characters, vivid imagery, and heartwarming narrative. It is a cherished addition to Beatrix Potter's beloved collection of stories and continues to captivate the imaginations of readers of all ages.
The Stripping of the Altars
This prize-winning account of the pre-Reformation church recreates lay people’s experience of religion, showing that late-medieval Catholicism was neither decadent nor decayed, but a strong and vigorous tradition. For this edition, Duffy has written a new introduction reflecting on recent developments in our understanding of the period. “A mighty and momentous book: a book to be read and re-read, pondered and revered; a subtle, profound book written with passion and eloquence, and with masterly control.”—J. J. Scarisbrick, The Tablet “Revisionist history at its most imaginative and exciting. . . . [An] astonishing and magnificent piece of work.”—Edward T. Oakes, Commonweal “A magnificent scholarly achievement, a compelling read, and not a page too long to defend a thesis which will provoke passionate debate.”—Patricia Morison, Financial Times “Deeply imaginative, movingly written, and splendidly illustrated.”—Maurice Keen, New York Review of Books Winner of the Longman-History Today Book of the Year Award
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