An engaging, richly illustrated account of parish churches and churchgoers in England, from the Anglo-Saxons to the mid-sixteenth centuryParish churches were at the heart of English religious and social life in the Middle Ages and the sixteenth century. In this comprehensive study, Nicholas Orme shows how they came into existence, who staffed them, and how their buildings were used. He explains who went to church, who did not attend, how people behaved there, and h...

The first history of all the English cathedrals, from Birmingham and Bury St Edmunds to Worcester and York MinsterEngland’s sixty-two Anglican and Catholic cathedrals are some of our most iconic buildings, attracting millions of worshippers and visitors every year. Yet although much has been written about their architecture, there is no complete history of their life and activities. This is the first such book to provide one, stretching from Roman times to the pres...

The first history of childhood in Tudor England“Tudor Children is social history at its best. . . . By connecting with our own history as children, Orme invites us to embrace a new way of engaging with the past.”—Joanne Paul, Times (UK)What was it like to grow up in England under the Tudors? How were children cared for, what did they play with, and what dangers did they face?In this beautifully illustrated and char...

Originally published in 1984, this is a study of the kings and the aristocracy who ruled England between the Conquest and the Reformation. Not, as usual, about their adult lives, but how they became the people they were through childhood and education. The first such study of its kind, it follows noble boys and girls from birth through the care of their nurses, masters and mistresses, until they left home for further training in noble households, monasteries and universities. The author ex...

Chemistry, the fascinating realm of chemical interactions, delves into the intricacies of atoms’ structure, chemical bonding, molecular arrangements, and the diverse manners in which these molecules interact. In short, this captivating science stands as a testament to humanity’s ceaseless pursuit to understand the fabric of our existence. Nicholas J. Orme relies on his extensive experience as a physician and associate professor of medicine to provide a comprehensive look into this engaging...

In this book we will strive to meet nine goals: First we will define life. What characteristics does an organism have to posses to be alive? Then we will look at the smallest unit of life: the cell. What does it look like? Where does it come from? What is it made of and how does it work? How does it differentiate into an adult? How does it produce special substances? And why does it eventually die? Then we will discuss anatomy and physiology. What organ systems do higher life forms possess...