St Michael's Coventry: The Rise and Fall of the Old Cathedral - Softcover

Demidowicz, George; Scott, Heather Gilderdale

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1857599292 ISBN 13: 9781857599299

Publisher: Scala Arts Publishers Inc., 2015

Synopsis

The old cathedral of St Michael became known throughout the world, ironically, as a result of its devastation in a World War Two air raid, in November 1940, and its subsequent resurrection as an intrinsic part of the inspiration for new Coventry Cathedral and a symbol of peace and reconciliation. Previously one of the largest parish churches in the country, elevated to cathedral status as late as 1918, it was a superb example of the fifteenth-century Gothic architectural style, with its magnificent tower and spire, and notable collection of medieval stained glass.

This celebratory and richly illustrated volume is based on a conservation plan commissioned by the World Monuments Fund Britain, tracing the long history of the church and offering an architectural and artistic appreciation of what was constructed and what remains.

About this title

About the Author

George Demidowicz is an architectural historian and buildings and landscape consultant. Heather Gilderdale Scott is an art historian specialising in medieval stained glass.

Edition details

• Publisher: Scala Arts Publishers Inc.
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857599292
• ISBN 13: 9781857599299
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128