Church Curiosities
Church Curiosities A guide to the eccentric and rare objects, tales, and legends that lie hidden behind the doors of Britain's churches.Why does Frensham Church contain a cauldron said to have…
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Church Curiosities
A guide to the eccentric and rare objects, tales, and legends that lie hidden behind the doors of Britain's churches.Why does Frensham Church contain a cauldron said to have belonged to fairies? Why do Britain's churches contain dragon-slaying spears, monstrous cows' ribs, pagan Roman altars, reindeer horns, and archbishops' mummified skulls? What stories lurk behind Lincoln Cathedral's imp, Westminster Abbey's macabre royal effigies, and Salisbury Cathedral's 'boy bishop' statue?
David Castleton takes you on a journey through the fascinating world of lepers' squints, sanctuary knockers, virgins' garlands, and pancake bells, forever altering your view of Britain's churches and