Percy Addleshaw (1866-1916) was an English barrister and writer. He was born in Bowdon, Cheshire, and educated at Christ Church, Oxford. He was called to the bar in 1893, but he also pursued a career in writing.
Addleshaw wrote articles, poems, and reviews for various publications. He also published two volumes of short stories, Out of Egypt (1894) and The Happy Wanderer and other Poems (1895). His most significant work is The Cathedral Church of Exeter: A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See (1909). This book is a comprehensive and informative guide to the cathedral, and it is still considered to be one of the best books on the subject.
Addleshaw was also a friend and admirer of the poet Roden Noel. He wrote a biography of Noel, Roden Noel: A Memoir (1912), which provides valuable insights into Noel's life and work.
Addleshaw died in 1916 at the age of 49. He was a talented writer and a knowledgeable expert on medieval architecture. His work on Exeter Cathedral is a valuable contribution to the field of architectural history.
Here is a list of Percy Addleshaw's published works:
- Out of Egypt (1894)
- The Happy Wanderer and other Poems (1895)
- The Cathedral Church of Exeter: A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See (1909)
- Roden Noel: A Memoir (1912)
Addleshaw's work is not well-known today, but it deserves to be rediscovered. He was a gifted writer with a deep knowledge of history and culture. His work on Exeter Cathedral is a valuable contribution to the field of architectural history, and his biography of Roden Noel provides valuable insights into the life and work of a forgotten poet.
