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Beschreibung

Uncover the captivating history and symbolism of Edinburgh's Greyfriars Graveyard, a treasure trove of Scottish heritage.

Explore Greyfriars Graveyard, Edinburgh's most important burial site, through the eyes of local historian Charlotte Golledge. Discover the cemetery's origins, from its Franciscan monastery beginnings to its role as the final resting place for Edinburgh's leading figures and ordinary folk alike. Unravel the stories behind the spectacular post-Reformation monuments and gravestones.

This book is perfect for residents and visitors alike, offering a unique tour of Edinburgh's history through its most famous graveyard. Learn to interpret the symbolism, understand the changing styles of grave markers, and meet the notable people and families who shaped Scotland's capital. From the Covenanters to Greyfriars Bobby, this is a journey through life and death in Edinburgh.

Uncover the captivating history and symbolism of Edinburgh's Greyfriars Graveyard, a treasure trove of Scottish heritage.

Explore Greyfriars Graveyard, Edinburgh's most important burial site, through the eyes of local historian Charlotte Golledge. Discover the cemetery's origins, from its Franciscan monastery beginnings to its role as the final resting place for Edinburgh's leading figures and ordinary folk alike. Unravel the stories behind the spectacular post-Reformation monuments and gravestones.

This book is perfect for residents and visitors alike, offering a unique tour of Edinburgh's history through its most famous graveyard. Learn to interpret the symbolism, understand the changing styles of grave markers, and meet the notable people and families who shaped Scotland's capital. From the Covenanters to Greyfriars Bobby, this is a journey through life and death in Edinburgh.

Über den Autor
Charlotte Golledge is a local historian based in Fife who has written books on graveyards, cemeteries and burial sites in Scotland. She runs her own ancestry research and tour business, Celtic Heritage Connections, is a media consultant and has appeared in the Men in Kilts tv series. She also runs a website on Greyfriars Graveyard in Edinburgh.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
Genre: Importe, Kunst
Rubrik: Kunst & Musik
Thema: Architektur
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781445688183
ISBN-10: 1445688182
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Golledge, Charlotte
Hersteller: Amberley Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 230 x 162 x 9 mm
Von/Mit: Charlotte Golledge
Erscheinungsdatum: 15.10.2018
Gewicht: 0,286 kg
Artikel-ID: 114754015

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