Wood Carvings In English Churches 1 Misericords

A misericord is a small wooden shelf on the underside of a folding seat in a church installed to provide a degree of comfort for a person who has to stand during long periods of prayer. This book contains a detailed collection of examples of wooden misericords complete with descriptions historical information and detailed photographs. A book that is sure to be of value to the woodworker and those interested in ecclesiastical decoration this text is not to be missed by the discerning collector.