Some of the Antiquities of "Moche Malverne" [Great Malvern]; Including a History of Its Ancient Church and Monastery, Engrvings of Seals of the Convent, and the Publication of Grants and Documents. and Much Other Matter Never Before Printed
Some of the Antiquities of "Moche Malverne" [Great Malvern]; Including a History of Its Ancient Church and Monastery, Engrvings of Seals of the Convent, and the Publication of Grants and Documents. and Much Other Matter Never Before Printed
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1885 Excerpt: ...art of writing manuscripts and illuminating them was carried on. The lavatory would probably have been at the south-west corner, the nearest point to the Hay-well, from which, as already intimated, plentiful supplies of water were obtained. Adjoining the church at the north east was the sacristy containing the ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1885 Excerpt: ...art of writing manuscripts and illuminating them was carried on. The lavatory would probably have been at the south-west corner, the nearest point to the Hay-well, from which, as already intimated, plentiful supplies of water were obtained. Adjoining the church at the north east was the sacristy containing the ecclesiastical robes, hangings, service books, thuribles, and such other articles as were required for the celebration of divine service. Over this the dormitories, from which there may have been an entrance by staircase into the church, for the convenience of the monks at their constantly recurring services, by night as well as by day. One of the most important features of the eastern side of the cloister remains to be particularised, viz., the Chapter house: it is likely that it was of Norman architecture, and as such the reader may think of it, as either square in form, oblong, or circular. The greater proportion of early speciTnens are square with a raised seat for the Prior, and a stone bench all round for the monks. Here councils were held, and transgressors against the monastic rules were tried, and the general secular business of the Priory was done. There were besides those I have mentioned several minor offices. Such was Malvern's cloister, such its principal offices, in the olden time, the location let us hope, and believe, of many selfdenying, studious, laborious, and devout men, who for a while did _good service to the community. As riches poured in upon them, luxury with all its concomitants of vice and immorality without doubt had come with them. There were always some bad men in monasteries, as there are now in all professions and callings, in spite of the restraints which modern life and civilization afford. With growing wealth it bec...
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. 8vo. Cloth binding, Red lettering on spine and front board, red illustration and border on front board. Binding slightly loose. Pages 15-18 loose. Pages clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN:
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