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St. Albans Abbey, from the South-West, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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St. Albans Abbey, from the South-West, 1856. Creator: Unknown
St. Albans Abbey, from the South-West, 1856. When King Henry the Eighth suppressed the monasteries, a rich clothier named Stump bought the church for £400 and made it a parish church for the inhabitants. Even when its most precious days were gone, the people who worshipped in it seem always to have retained an affectionate reverence for the glorious old pile, and to have exerted themselves to obtain the means of preserving it. Some Government assistance was once or twice obtained, but it is of late years only that the work has been done on a large scale...Any attempt to "smarten up" the old pile is earnestly disclaimed. Repair what is venerable, "restore where beauty of form is needed, " says Mr. Scott. And the heartiness with which the country is responding to the St. Albans appeal is most gratifying. Several thousand pounds have already been raised...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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St. Albans Abbey, from the South-West, 1856: A Testament to the Enduring Reverence of the People This image of St. Albans Abbey, taken from the south-west in 1856, offers a glimpse into the rich history and enduring significance of this ancient monument. The abbey, founded in the 11th century, once served as a Benedictine monastery before being dissolved during the reign of King Henry VIII in the 16th century. With the suppression of the monasteries, the church was sold to a local clothier named Stump for just £400 and transformed into a parish church for the local inhabitants. Despite the loss of its most precious relics and the passage of time, the people of St. Albans continued to cherish the venerable structure, working tirelessly to preserve it for future generations. Government assistance was sought on occasion, but it was only in recent years that significant restoration efforts were undertaken. The call to preserve the abbey's beauty and history resonated deeply with the community, and thousands of pounds were raised to support the cause. The spirit of preservation was championed by renowned architect, Sir George Gilbert Scott, who advocated for repairing the venerable structures and restoring only where necessary to maintain the integrity of the old pile. The heartfelt response from the country to the St. Albans appeal was most gratifying, and the abbey stands today as a testament to the enduring reverence and commitment of the people to their historic treasure.
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