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Albi Cathedral and British Church Architecture, by Dr John Thomas

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This attractive short book, published by the Society in 2002, discusses  the famous thirteenth-century cathedral of Albi, and its impact on modern (nineteenth- and twentieth-century) church architecture.

In addition there is a discussion of a different building style of the period, namely the use of diaphragm arches, and also an appendix looking at an unpublished drawing of  Sir Giles Gilbert Scott relating to Albi.

The book was issued free to members of the Society. It is available for general sale at six pounds 50p post free. If you would be interested in purchasing it, please send us an email.

Albi Cathedral and British Church Architecture, by Dr John Thomas, Ecclesiological Society, 2002. ISBN: 0 946823 13 8
Paperback, 67 pages, 37 b&w ills. Price: tba.
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