Full Description
An ethnographic account of daily life in Durham Cathedral, this book examines the processes of negotiation and change between a community and their cathedral. Focusing on the role of sound, light, time, space, building and dwelling, the author argues that Durham Cathedral is much more than just a backdrop to everyday life. Rather, through the constant processes of negotiation and change, it is a fully engaged participant in the daily lives of those who use Durham Cathedral. As such, it is not a place in which life happens, but a place with which life happens.
Contents
List of Figures
Introduction
Part I: Life in Durham Cathedral
Chapter 1. Community?
Chapter 2. 'I'm not religious but...'
Chapter 3. Pilgrims and Tourists
Part II: Experiencing Durham Cathedral
Chapter 4. The Sound of Durham Cathedral
Chapter 5. The Light of Durham Cathedral
Chapter 6. Space and Time in Durham Cathedral
Part II: The Living Cathedral
Chapter 7. Building
Chapter 8. Dwelling
Chapter 9. Changing
Conclusion
Postscript
References
Index
