Discovering Saints in Britain

By John Fidler, John Vince, John A. Vince, et al.

Of the thousands of saints created by the Catholic Church many have a special relevance to British history. This book not only narrates the life stories of the more familiar saints but describes the associated folklore, the patronage, the emblems, the place names, the shrines and the festivals and concludes with a calendar of saints' days. The text is illustrated with representations of saints - in stained glass, paintings and sculptures - that can be found in churches and other public places throughout Britain. About the author John Vince has written many books and articles about bygone England and the countryside. He has a particular interest in ancient crafts and industries and he collects and restores rural bygones. Other titles for Shire by this author are: Discovering Horse Brasses

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0747804753
• ISBN13: 9780747804758
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Shire Publications
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.5" x 7.2"