Furness Abbey Through Time

by Gill Jepson

Book Overview

The magnificent ruins of Furness Abbey are now in the care of English Heritage and attract thousands of visitors every year. Dating back to the twelfth century, the abbey was one of the wealthiest Cistercian monasteries in the country. Over the centuries, writers and artists including William Wordsworth and Turner have been inspired by the splendour of the sandstone ruins and the tranquillity of their location in a peaceful valley. In Furness Abbey...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1398100021
• ISBN13: 9781398100022
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages