St. Paul's is Halifax's oldest building, its first place of worship, and remains central to the civic life of the city after more than 250 years on the Grand Parade.
St. Paul's figures prominently in the city's long relationship with the British royal family, and has played an important role in key events in Halifax history, from the town's founding to the sinking of the Titanic, the 1917 Explosion, and the immense tragedies of two world wars. Through it all the church has served as a place of worship and a source of outreach into the broader community. The building itself is fascinating, with many fine architectural features and beautiful furnishings. All these elements of St. Paul's history are explored in this book.
Illustrated with a wide selection of historical and modern visuals—many in full colour—St. Paul's in the Grand Parade is a vivid reflection on one of the country's most historic places of worship.
"St Paul's in the Grand Parade celebrates the history of this local landmark and its contributions to the spiritual, social and cultural development of Halifax. This attractive book includes many images of the church from the city's early days through to the present, as well as photos of the many special events it has played host to and the people who have participated in the life of St Paul's over the years."
- Margaret Poole The Chronicle Herald
"...informative and beautifully produced history."
- T.D. Regehr Canadian Book Review Annual
"Illustrations drawn from the church's archives and other sources provide a visual accompaniment to the text, which describes St. Paul's long relationship with the British royal family and its role as host to numerous special events as the country's oldest Protestant church.
Printed on glossy stock, numerous beautifully reproduced photos accompany the text."
- Daily News
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