An Historical Account of Kirkstall Abbey Yorkshire Architectural and Archaeological; With the Lives of Its Abbots from the Foundation to the Dissolution of the House

An Historical Account of Kirkstall Abbey Yorkshire Architectural and Archaeological; With the Lives of Its Abbots from the Foundation to the Dissolution of the House by James Wardell provides a detailed historical narrative of the Yorkshire region focusing on the architectural and archaeological aspects. The book delves into the lives of the abbots of Yorkshire from the foundation to the dissolution of the house. The narrative follows the journey of the monks from Bernoldswic to Kirkstall detailing the challenges and successes they encountered along the way. Through a series of anecdotes and historical accounts the book paints a vivid picture of the religious and cultural landscape of Yorkshire during the medieval period.