The Story of Durham by Douglas Pocock

The Story of Durham by Douglas Pocock

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The Story of Durham traces the evolution of a city that medieval writers likened to Jerusalem, which Ruskin termed one of the wonders of the world, and which Pevsner, more modestly, called one of the architectural experiences of Europe.

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The Story of Durham by Douglas Pocock

The Story of Durham traces the evolution of a city that medieval writers likened to Jerusalem, which Ruskin termed one of the wonders of the world, and which Pevsner, more modestly, called one of the architectural experiences of Europe. To Bill Bryson, meanwhile, Durham appeared 'a perfect little city' with 'the best cathedral on planet Earth'. The city is a physical manifestation of a significant event in our history: the Romanesque cathedral and castle together constitute this country's monument to the Norman invasion, the last of our country. Beautifully illustrated, this popular history by a leading academic will delight residents and visitors alike.
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ISBN 13 9780752499789
ISBN 10 0752499785
Title The Story of Durham
Author Douglas Pocock
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 2013-07-01
Number of pages 192
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