This book includes line drawings and photographs of more than a hundred and fifty churches still used for worship. Hume also explores how these churches fit into the fabric of Scottish history.
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A panoramic view of 1,000 years of Christianity in Scotland ! Hume has approached a huge task with not inconsiderable relish and skill. A panoramic view of 1,000 years of Christianity in Scotland ! Hume has approached a huge task with not inconsiderable relish and skill.
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John R. Hume is a former chief inspector of historic buildings with Historic Scotland. He was also involved with the setting up of the Scotland's Churches Scheme and developing their handbook
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That there were church buildings in Scotland before the twelfth century is in little doubt. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
classical steeple, burgh church, crown steeple, burial aisle, stencilled decoration, old parish church, central pulpit, worship space, aisled nave, stone strips, secession church, new housing areas, apsidal end, chancel area, best churches, box pews, mural monument, church design Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Church of Scotland, Roman Catholic, Scottish Episcopal Church, Scottish Borders, United Free, Scots Gothic, United Presbyterian, Douglas Strachan, East Lothian, Rowand Anderson, William Burn, East Kilbride, High Kirk, James Gillespie Graham, Mid Kirk, Sir Robert Lorimer, Historic Scotland, Holy Rude, King's College Chapel, Montrose Old, North Ayrshire, Old Aberdeen, Paisley Abbey, Reginald Fairlie, Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception New!
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That there were church buildings in Scotland before the twelfth century is in little doubt. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
classical steeple, burgh church, crown steeple, burial aisle, stencilled decoration, old parish church, central pulpit, worship space, aisled nave, stone strips, secession church, new housing areas, apsidal end, chancel area, best churches, box pews, mural monument, church design Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Church of Scotland, Roman Catholic, Scottish Episcopal Church, Scottish Borders, United Free, Scots Gothic, United Presbyterian, Douglas Strachan, East Lothian, Rowand Anderson, William Burn, East Kilbride, High Kirk, James Gillespie Graham, Mid Kirk, Sir Robert Lorimer, Historic Scotland, Holy Rude, King's College Chapel, Montrose Old, North Ayrshire, Old Aberdeen, Paisley Abbey, Reginald Fairlie, Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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