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Medieval Graffiti
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Medieval Graffiti
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A fascinating guide to decoding the secret language of the churches of England through the medieval carved markings and personal etchings found on our church walls from archaeologist Matthew Champion.''Rare, lovely glimmers of everyday life in the Middle Ages.'' -- The Sunday Times''A fascinating and enjoyable read'' -- ***** Reader review''Superb'' -- ***** Reader review''Riveting'' -- ***** Reader review''Compelling, moving and fascinating'' -- ***** Reader review*****************************************************************************************************Our churches are full of hidden messages from years gone by and for centuries these carved writings and artworks have lain largely unnoticed.Having launched a nationwide survey to gather the best examples, archaeologist Matthew Champion shines a spotlight on a forgotten world of ships, prayers for good fortune, satirical cartoons, charms, curses, windmills, word puzzles, architectural plans and heraldic designs.Here are strange medieval beasts, knights battling unseen dragons, ships sailing across lime-washed oceans and demons who stalk the walls. Latin prayers for the dead jostle with medieval curses, builders'' accounts and slanderous comments concerning a long-dead archdeacon.Strange and complex geometric designs, created to ward off the ''evil eye'' and thwart the works of the devil, share church pillars with the heraldic shields of England''s medieval nobility.Giving a voice to the secret graffiti artists of Medieval times, this engaging, enthralling and - at times - eye-opening book, with a glossary of key terms and a county-by-county directory of key churches, will put this often overlooked period in a whole new light.
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| Author | Matthew Champion |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| ISBN-13 | 9780091960414 |
| Item Height | 2.8 |
| Item Length | 20.7 |
| Item Width | 14.6 |
| Publisher | Penguin Books |
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