Norwich Cathedral: Church, City and Diocese, 1096-1996
Edited by Ian Atherton, Eric Fernie, Christopher Harper-Bill and Hassell Smith

Norwich Cathedral, founded in 1096 by Bishop Herbert de Losinga, is of outstanding importance both architecturally and historically. Its archives, dating back to the time of its foundation, as well as the building itself, its decoration and contents, constitute an unbroken and fascinating record. Norwich Cathedral, 1096-1996 deals with all aspects of the church's history, both institutional and artistic. Written by experts, and heavily illustrated, it has been designed to be accessible to the general reader.

The building itself is Romanesque, augmented by later Gothic campaigns. It has of course also undergone repair and modification throughout the centuries both in detail and occasionally in substance. It nevertheless keeps its early identity essentially intact. Its contents, from all periods of its history but notably the middle ages, are themselves of great interest: the medieval roof bosses are uniquely rich, as are the wall paintings. 'an amazingly and wonderfully coherent mix of ecclesiastical and administrative history, urban and architectural history, and the history of the decorative arts, music and archives.' Choice 'the best cathedral history that has yet appeared' Nicholas Orme
750 pages 8 pages colour, 250 black and white illus.
255 x 176 Cased 255 x 176 mm. 1996
ISBN 1 85285 134 1 £25.00