For anyone interested in the history of English religious art and material culture, this comprehensive survey of the church plate of Gloucestershire is a must-read. Evans provides a detailed examination of the various chalices, patens, and other accoutrements used in Gloucestershire churches during the Tudor period, as well as fascinating insights into the social and religious context from which they emerged.

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