Life in a Medieval Monastery: The Monks of Durham Cathedral
- ISBN-10
- 1908381140
- ISBN-13
- 9781908381149
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 60
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-07-01
- Publisher
- Sacristy Press
- Author
- Anne Boyd
Description
A guide to life at a medieval monastery, this book brings alive the monastic community of Durham and offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of Durham Cathedral.
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