Author: W. R. Barker
Title: St. Mark&Apos;S; or, the Mayor&Apos;S Chapel, Bristol
Description: Bristol, W. C. Hemmons, 1893. Cloth. A limited edition detailing the history of St. Mark's Church, Bristol, by W. R. Barker, illustrated throughout. This work provides an insightful examination into the history of the church and its restoration in 1888, as well as a descriptive look at the wonderful church. Built in the early thirteenth century, St. Mark's is one of only two churches in England which is privately owned and used for worship by a city corporation. It was known as the Gaunt's Chapel during medieval and tudor times. It is known for its collection of European stained glass amassed from sales of the collections held at Lypiatt Park and Fonthill Abbey.A large paper limited edition comprising of two hundred copies, of which this is No. 88. Written by local council member W. R. Barker.Illustrated with nineteen plates, including a folding plan. Collated, complete.A delightful limited edition on this ancient church. In a full cloth binding. Externally generally smart; bumping to the extremities and the head and tail of the spine, which is discoloured. A mark to the front joint of the spine. Internally, binding is generally firm. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

Keywords: St. Mark's Bristol History of Bristol Bristol W. R. Barker History of Bristol St. Mark's Church of the Gaunts Not Stated


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