A. Hamilton (Alexander Hamilton) Thompson

A. Hamilton (Alexander Hamilton) Thompson
Alexander Hamilton Thompson (1873–1952) was a British historian and writer known for his extensive work on medieval architecture, local history, and church monuments. His scholarly contributions include detailed studies on English medieval churches, castles, and civic buildings, emphasizing their architectural and cultural significance. Among his notable works are "The Historical Growth of the English Parish Church" and "Military Architecture in England During the Middle Ages," which have been valuable resources for historians and architects alike. Thompson also held various academic positions, including a lectureship at the University of Leeds, where he influenced a generation of students with his expertise in medieval studies.

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CHAPTER I THE ORIGIN OF THE CHURCH PLAN IN ENGLAND § 1. Side by side with the establishment of Christianity as the religion of the Roman empire, there appeared a fully developed plan for places of Christian worship. The normal Christian church of the fourth century of our era was an aisled building with the entrance at one end, and a semi-circular projection known as the apse at the other. The body of... more...