Rosslyn Chapel
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (592 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1785510487 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Wondering Woman said Searching my family's history. As described and on time. Thanks!. Great Photos Lisa Shea Back when The Da Vinci Code was a best seller I did a trip to all the key locations mentioned in the book. Rosslyn Chapel was high on that list! I picked up a copy of this book in the chapel's little gift shop, as it was written by the Earl himself.The book
He is also a former commander in the Metropolitan Police. Together with his wife, art historian Helen Rosslyn, he established the Rosslyn Chapel Trust in 1996 to oversee a major and ongoing program of restoration. About the Author Peter St Clair-Erskine, 7th Earl of Rosslyn, inherited Rosslyn Chapel on his succession to the earldom in 1977.
Together with his wife, art historian Helen Rosslyn, he established the Rosslyn Chapel Trust in 1996 to oversee a major and ongoing program of restoration. Peter St Clair-Erskine, 7th Earl of Rosslyn, inherited Rosslyn Chapel on his succession to the earldom in 1977. . He is also a former commander in the Metropolitan Police
Beautifully illustrated with new and specially-commissioned photography, Rosslyn Chapel will be the ultimate souvenir of a visit, and essential reading for those who wish to explore this intriguing Chapel further.. The authors explore the fascinating and intertwined histories of the St Clair family and their chapel. Founded by Sir William St Clair, third Prince of Orkney, and inspired by the great Gothic cathedrals he had seen in France, the chapel has remained in the ownership of the St Clair family for over 550 years. Rosslyn Chapel also looks into the myths and legends associated with the building and the family, who have been connected at various points in history to mysterious groups, such as the Knights Templar and the Freemasons. A fascinating history written from the uniquely informed perspective of the Chapel's current cust