
Secrets of medieval churches
History Extra podcast
Destruction and Transformation of Medieval Churches during the Reformation
This chapter examines the dramatic changes brought by the Reformation to medieval churches in Britain, focusing on the widespread destruction of religious art deemed idolatrous. It contrasts the original ornate beauty of these churches with their current starkness, highlighting the shift in both physical appearance and liturgical practices.
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