The Friaries of Medieval London - From Foundation to Dissolution

A lavishly illustrated account of the buildings of the friars in the middle ages, bringing them vividly to life.

List of contents

Introduction
The First Black Friars in Holborn, c. 1223-1286
The Second Black Friars, 1275-1538
The Third Black Friars at St Bartholomew's, 1556-1559
Grey Friars, 1225-1538
White Friars, c. 1247-1538
Austin Friars, c. 1265-1538
Crossed Friars, c. 1268-1538
Sack Friars, c. 1270-1305
Pied Friars, 1267-1317
Churches
Precincts and the use of space
Architecture and architectural fragments of the London friaries [Mark Samuel]
Floor tiles and building materials from the London friaries [Ian Betts]
Water supply
Economy
Spiritual life and education in the London friaries [Jens Röhrkasten]
Burial and commemoration in the London friaries [Christian Steer]
London friars and Londoners
Dissolution
Conclusions
Bibliography

About the author

Nick Holder

Summary

A lavishly illustrated account of the buildings of the friars in the middle ages, bringing them vividly to life.

Product details

• Authors: Nick Holder
• Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2017
• EAN: 9781783272242
• ISBN: 978-1-78327-224-2
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 247 mm x 176 mm x 31 mm
• Weight: 1046 g
• Illustrations: 30 b/w, 61 line illus.
• Series: Studies in the History of Medieval Religion; Studies in the History of Medi; Studies in the History of Medi; Studies in the History of Medieval Religion
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works