ABBEYS AND PRIORIES OF BRITAIN (PITKIN) (PB)

A guide to over 60 of Britain’s most notable abbeys and monasteries, from the island of Iona, to Tintern Abbey in the beautiful Wye Valley, to the majesty of Westminster Abbey. While many of the sites are now ruins, a visit still reveals the rich influence they have had on Britain’s history. Beautifully illustrated, the book contains an accessible history for each entry, and extended descriptions for locations including Dryburgh, Fountains Abbey, Lindisfarne Priory, Mount Grace Priory, Rievaulx Abbey, Tewkesbury Abbey, Whitby, and more.