Fountains Abbey; the story of a mediaeval monastery
George Hodges
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Length 2 h 51 min
Chapters 10
First published 1904
The story of Fountains Abbey, one of England's most famous medieval monasteries, from its foundation in the twelfth century to its suppression at the time of the Reformation; with a description of its various buildings, and an account of the daily life of the monks. Summary by Patrick Randall
Chapters
1
Preface Read by Patrick Randall 8:03
2
Ch. II, The Growth of the Abbey. Part One: The Colonies Read by Patrick Randall 10:28
3
Ch. II, The Growth of the Abbey. Part Two: The Buildings Read by Patrick Randall 20:54
4
Ch. III, The Daily Life of the Monks, Part One Read by Patrick Randall 16:23
5
Ch. III, The Daily Life of the Monks, Part Two Read by Patrick Randall 19:06
6
Ch. III, The Daily Life of the Monks, Part Three Read by Patrick Randall 9:13
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Ch. III, The Daily Life of the Monks, Part Four Read by Patrick Randall 12:19
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Ch. III, The Daily Life of the Monks, Part Five Read by Patrick Randall 20:16
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Ch. III, The Daily Life of the Monks, Part Six Read by Patrick Randall 13:54
10
Ch. IV, The Suppression Read by Patrick Randall 16:40
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