Publisher's Synopsis
""The Mitred Benedictine Abbey of St. Aldhelm, Malmesbury: A Guide-Memoir"" is a historical guidebook written by Walcott, MacKenzie Edward Charles in 1876. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Benedictine Abbey of St. Aldhelm in Malmesbury, including its history, architecture, and notable features. The author describes the layout of the abbey, its various chapels, tombs, and monuments, as well as the daily life of the monks who lived there. The book also includes a detailed account of the abbey's restoration and preservation efforts, highlighting the important role played by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. ""The Mitred Benedictine Abbey of St. Aldhelm, Malmesbury: A Guide-Memoir"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of medieval abbeys and monasteries, as well as those interested in the preservation of historic buildings and cultural heritage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
