The lost chapel of Westminster

J. P. D.(John P ),Cooper,

The fascinating history of St Stephen's Chapel in the Palace of Westminster, a building at the heart of British life for over 700 years. Begun in 1292, the royal chapel of St Stephen was the crowning glory of the old palace of Westminster - a place of worship for kings and a showcase of the finest architecture, ritual and music the Plantagenets could muster. But in 1548, as the Protestant Reformation reached its height, St Stephen's was given a new purpose as the House of Commons. Burned out in the great palace fire of 1834, the Commons chamber was then recreated on a remarkably similar medieval design, perpetuating a way of doing politics that is recognisable to this day.

Author(s): ),Cooper,, J. P. D.(John P
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 07/11/2024
Pagination: 256 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Apollo
Published By: Apollo
Book Classification: "European history: medieval period, middle ages"|Religion & politics|Constitution: government & the state|Architecture: religious buildings|History of architecture
Dimensions: 220x134x26
Weight: 420
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781801104517