Cathedrals and abbeys are the most beautiful and iconic buildings of the British Isles and have formed the bedrock of our nation for centuries.

This absorbing collection of amazing and extraordinary facts opens the doors of these fascinating structures to reveal their rich historical and architectural heritage. 

Bursting with information about:

• English Popes
• Martyred and renegade bishops
• Iconoclastic kings
• Power-hungry nobles
• Architectural dynasties

Additionally, we explore the role of the Romans, Anglo-Saxons, and Vikings and how the people and religion in Britain have shaped these buildings over the last 2,000 years. Also, read about the architectural heritage of British cathedrals, from troublesome spires, stained glass wonders and buy-a-brick campaigns to abbeys in the sea, fortified castle cathedrals and mass graves. These intriguing and diverse facts will provide something for every enthusiast to dip into and relish, along with tales of famous memorials and artefacts, fascinating folklore, and architectural feats.

Brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on various subjects make it the perfect book to dip into. 

The Amazing And Extraordinary Facts series presents intriguing, surprising, and little-known facts and stories about various topics guaranteed to inform, absorb, and entertain equally.

The ideal gift for those interested in history, cultural references, traditions, royalty, clergy, architecture, historical figures and buildings, geographic importance and more!