Visitations Of Churches Belonging To St. Pauls Cathedral, 1249-1252 (1895)

""Visitations of Churches Belonging to St. Paul's Cathedral, 1249-1252"" is a historical account of the visitations made by Bishop Fulk Basset to various churches and chapels in the diocese of London between 1249 and 1252. The book, written by W. Sparrow Simpson and published in 1895, is based on the original documents from the archives of St. Paul's Cathedral. The visitations were conducted to ensure that the churches and chapels were being properly maintained and that their clergy were fulfilling their duties. The book provides a detailed description of each church and chapel visited, including information on their architecture, furnishings, and history. It also includes transcripts of the questions asked by Bishop Basset and the responses given by the clergy.The book is a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in the medieval church and its practices. It provides insight into the religious and social life of London during the 13th century and sheds light on the role of St. Paul's Cathedral in the diocese. Overall, ""Visitations of Churches Belonging to St. Paul's Cathedral, 1249-1252"" is a fascinating glimpse into the past and a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.