|
|
Cathedra London: RAVENSCROFT, Thomas, English con poser and editor: b. P1590; d. P1633. Little aboi Ravenscroft's life and career can be documentei He sang in the choir of St. Paul's Cathedra London; was awarded a baccalaureate in musi at Cambridge University in 1607; directed th music at Christ's Hospital, London, from 161 to 1622; published several notable collections o rounds, catches, glees, and psalms, and wrot a theoretical treatise on mensurable music.
Durham Cathedral is a magnificent example of Norman architecture and one of the most notable Romanesque buildings in Europe. Begun in 1093 by Bishop William of St. Calais, the cathedral replaced an earlier church.
Early in the Middle Ages the church that contained the official 'seat' or throne (cathedra) of the bishop was known as the ecclcsia cathedralis, or 'church of the throne'. We now use the word 'cathedral'.
Reims Cathedral, built (1211-1311) on the traditional coronation site of the kings of France, is one of the greatest monuments of Gothic art and architecture. Work on the cathedral commenced under the architect Jean
Robert de Coucy.
St Paul's, cathedral of London and parish church of the British Commonwealth, was designed by Sir Christopher Wren between 1670 and 1675 in a classical version of the baroque style to replace the medieval cathedral of Old Saint Paul's.
They either have been completed in the last year or have planning permission, so together they present a realistic view of future London - a snapshot of the work of contemporary architects.
The 'London Wall' is arranged by London Borough to illustrate how change is affecting local communities as well as the wider metropolis.
Prefabulous London will explain why modern house types can answer the need for new homes in the capital. |
|
|