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Little Book Of Gargoyles

They stare down at us from the roofs and towers of our mediaeval churches: grotesque, monstrous and utterly mesmerising. The gargoyles grimacing and leering at us down the centuries, taking the form of anything from a centaur to a cretinous imp, were
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  • Supplier: Stanfords
  • SKU: 9781854105615
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They stare down at us from the roofs & towers of our mediaeval churches: grotesque, monstrous & utterly mesmerising. The gargoyles grimacing & leering at us down the centuries, taking the form of anything from a centaur to a cretinous imp, were put there in the Middle Ages to ward off the evil that lies beyond the holy ground. But even in our modern era, our newspapers filled with tales of abduction & disaster, these magnificent works of sculpture & carving murmur to us of nightmares & nasty thoughts & intimations of our mortality. Mike Harding`s travels have taken him not only from Cumbria to Somerset, but also to France, Italy & even northern India in search of the most memorable & malevolent gargoyles, celebrated here in his superb photographs & erudite, quirky text. Here, then, are mouth-pullers & monster musicians, poking tongues & priapic giants, heads sprouting water or silently howling with toothache -not to mention the gargantuan cats glaring at us in Gloucester Cathedral.

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India - A subcontinent in Asia
water - A chemical substance. Chemical formula H2O.
France - A state situated in Western Europe with several overseas territories.
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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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