Exeter Cathedral Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
- New

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- Title
- Exeter Cathedral Classic Reprint
- Author
- W. J. Edmonds
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1332125786
- ISBN 13
- 9781332125784
- Item weight
- 150 grams
Exeter Cathedral: harmony built by hands across generations
This richly illustrated overview explores how Exeter’s great church achieves a unified beauty through deliberate, long‑term design. It highlights how Purbeck marble shafts, the distinctive Exeter pillar, and the careful pairing of features create a sense of ordered harmony from nave to choir and beyond. The narrative traces key moments of building, from early changes under Quivil to Grandisson’s refinements, showing how successive bishops shaped a cohesive, luminous whole.
Inside and out, the cathedral reveals a craftsmanship that blends strength with light. The roof vaulting stands as a high point of Decorated design, where the fan vaults span three hundred feet and are joined by bold bosses. The Minstrels’ Gallery, the flying buttresses at the east end, and the carefully balanced windows all contribute to a sense of unity across time and space. Historic corbels, the Lady Chapel, and the great east window illustrate how art, stone, and memory intertwine.
- Learn how Purbeck marble shafts define Exeter’s distinctive pillar and the sense of unity it brings to the whole church.
- See how the Minstrels’ Gallery and the flying buttresses express a blend of beauty and engineering prowess.
- Explore the great east window and the wealth of color it brings to the interior.
- Discover the roles of Quivil, Grandisson, Bitton, and Stapledon in shaping the structure.
Ideal for readers who enjoy architectural history, sacred spaces, and how centuries of builders create a lasting impression.
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