Peterborough Cathedral

Download or read book Peterborough Cathedral written by Jonathan Foyle and published by Scala Arts Publishers Incorporated. This book was released on 2017-09-28 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -A fascinating account of the turbulent history of Peterborough Cathedral - one of England's finest surviving Norman buildings -Stunning new photography brings the cathedral's miraculously preserved art and architecture to life -Ideal for those with an interest in English or Cambridgeshire history, or religious art and architecture Peterborough Cathedral is one of England's finest Norman buildings, sited on the shifting boundary between solid ground and waterlogged fenlands. Founded in AD 654 and achieving cathedral status in 1541, the preservation of its art and architecture is remarkable considering its turbulent history. Author Jonathan Foyle traces the story from the earliest traces of habitation here to the monumental and inventive twelfth-century building, which largely survives. The extraordinary west front, with its three monumental arches, is seen as symbolizing the guardianship of St Peter, keeper of the keys of heaven, while the complex decoration of the vast wooden nave ceiling contrasts the joys of heaven with the horrors of hell. Falling into disrepair in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Peterborough never experienced wholesale Victorian restoration, thereby preserving its art and architecture and allowing us to see the glimpse of heaven that it has offered through the ages. Ultimately, it is a story of triumph against adversity, for today the cathedral serves a vibrant and developing community. Contents: Introduction 1. Between Land and Water 2. Destruction and Rebuilding 3. Cathedral Completed 4. Nave Ceiling 5. The End of an Era 6. Survival and Renewal Follow @pborocathedral on Twitter (4220 followers). Peterborough will be celebrating their 900th centenary throughout 2018.