Publications from the Friends The Friends publish a range of attractive publications about the Cathedral and its fascinating history. These may be purchased in person from the Cathedral shop or directly from the Friends. Orders may be sent by email to [email protected] with payment made by PayPal using this link: http://paypal.me/FriendsStAlban UK customers should add the postage and packing charge for each item as indicated on the publications list. Customers from outside the UK should email us for the postage and packing rate to be added to the order. Alternatively, you can order by post. Please enclose a cheque made out to "The Fraternity of the Friends of St Albans Abbey" and send your order to: Friends PublicationsSt Albans Cathedral Sumpter YardSt AlbansHertsAL1 1BY PUBLICATIONS LIST 2025Find out more about St Albans Cathedral and its rich history. NEW! Tales of Saints and Teachers, Monks and PiratesDiscovering the Latin inscriptions of St Albans Cathedral Peter Kruschwitz 2025, 36 pages, fully illustratedISBN 978-0-9502514-2-4Price £5.95 Postage and packing £2.00 Read about the people and events commemorated in the many Latin inscriptions in St Albans Cathedral. St Albans: Cathedral and Abbey Martin Biddle et al 2nd edition 2015, 128 pages. Published by Scala in association with the Friends of St Albans CathedralISBN 978-1-85759-976-3Price £9.95 Postage and packing £3.75 This lavishly illustrated book tells the story of this Cathedral and Abbey church from Alban to the present and shows how Alban is still commemorated here today. The text, written by experts in their fields, illuminates the history of this imposing and much-loved building. St Albans Cathedral Wall Paintings M. A. Michael 2019, 80 pages. Published by Scala for the Friends of St Albans CathedralISBN 978-1-78551-177-6Price £10.00 Postage and packing £3.75 This book was published to coincide with the project to recreate the four large images in the nave using light projection. Fully illustrated with stunning photography by Angelo Hornak and with new research by the author, it offers a detailed discussion of the individual paintings and sets them in their wider artistic context. Includes a section on the light projection project. The High Altar Screen of St Albans Cathedral Jane Kelsall (revised Elizabeth Fotheringham) 2023, 24 pages, fully illustratedISBN 978-0-9502514-1-7Price £5.95 Postage and packing £2.00 Discover the story of the magnificent High Altar Screen, its controversial restoration and the saints depicted on it. St Albans and the Tudor Reformations James G. Clark 2022, 32 pagesISBN 978-0-9502514-9-3Price £5.95 Postage and packing £2.00 This book describes the last 50 years of St Albans Abbey and the early years after its dissolution. St Amphibalus and his Shrine Julia Low and Ailsa Herbert 2021, 32 pagesISBN 978-0-9502514-8-6Price £5.50 Postage and packing £2.00 This book traces the history of St Amphibalus and his shrine from 1178 to the present, with a detailed account of the recent restoration process. St Alban and his Shrine Michael Clasby 2019, 32 pagesISBN 978-0-9502514-7-9Price £4.95 Postage and packing £2.00 This book tells the story of Alban and the history and spirituality of the shrine dedicated to him, one of the finest medieval shrines in Britain. John of Wheathampstead: Renaissance Abbot James G. Clark 2024 edition, 24 pagesISBN 978-0-9502514-6-2Price £4.95 Postage and packing £2.00 Describes Abbot John’s life and achievements and explains why he was one of the greatest medieval abbots of St Albans. Matthew Paris: Monk and Chronicler of St Albans Abbey Michael Clasby and Gail Thomas 2015, 40 pagesISBN 978-0-9506829-9-0Price £4.95 Postage and packing £2.00 A prolific chronicler, artist and early map-maker, Matthew Paris is one of the best-known monks of St Albans Abbey. Christina of Markyate: The Lady of the Psalter Jane Kelsall 2013, 28 pagesISBN 978-0-9506829-8-3Price £4.50 Postage and packing £2.00 This book tells the story of Christina of Markyate, for whom the St Albans Psalter was created. Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester 1381–1447 Jane Kelsall 2022 edition, 24 pagesISBN 978-0-9506829-6-9Price £4.95 Postage and packing £2.00 Humphrey was son, brother and uncle to three kings of England. A scholar, benefactor and soldier, he was closely associated with St Albans Abbey. The Nave Screen Martyr Statues, St Albans Cathedral Julia Low, Ailsa Herbert, eds. 2016, 28 pagesISBN 978-0-9506829-0-7Price £4.50 Postage and packing £2.00 Explains the stories of the martyrs represented in the seven statues installed in 2015, and how they were created. A Short Graffiti Tour of St Albans Abbey Michael Rose, Gail Thomas and Joyce Wells 2014 edition, 20 pagesISBN 978-0-9506829-3-8Price £2.95 Postage and packing £1.50 This guide introduces some of the Cathedral’s most interesting and accessible graffiti. The Organs and Musicians of St Albans Cathedral Andrew Lucas 2009, 50 pagesISBN 978-0-9502514-5-5Price £6.95 Postage and packing £3.75 Includes the history of the organs, restoration details, and biographies of previous Organists and Masters of the Music. REDUCED ITEMS: Limited number of copies only available Images of AlbanEileen Roberts1999, 132 pages ISBN 0-9502514-1-0Reduced price £5.00 Postage and packing £3.75The book features images of Alban from earliest times to the present, showing how he has been portrayed in sculpture, stained glass, paintings and icons over the centuries. Hugh of Eversden, the Friendly Abbot (1308–27)By Thomas Walsingham, translated by David Preest and annotated by Dr Michelle Still1998, 36 pages ISBN 0-9506829-2-4Reduced price £1.50 Postage and packing £2.00 ‘An Astrologian, a Mathematician, a Musitian, and What Not’John Dunstable and the Alban MotetHilary Corke1997, 12 pages ISBN 0-9506829-1-6Reduced price £1.00 Postage and packing £1.50 Manage Cookie Preferences