Syon Abbey and Its Books

Syon Abbey and Its Books

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Essays on the turbulent history of Syon Abbey, focussing on the role played by reading and writing in constructing its identity and experience. Founded in 1415,

The Birgittines of Syon Abbey

The Birgittines of Syon Abbey

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This volume examines the Birgittine Order of nuns as producers and readers of texts in Britain from the fifteenth to the early sixteenth century, through an ana

Reforming Printing

Reforming Printing

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This text investigates how Syon Abbey responded to the religious turbulence of the 1520s and 1530s. It examines the 11 books 3 brothers had printed during this