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Winchester Cathedral A Short History Booklet Bill's Story Alcoholic's Anonymous

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Fifth edition printed for the Dean and Chapter by Warren & Son Limited, Winchester. A 16 page booklet. Light sunning to front and back paper covers. Binding is sound. Light foxing. Several full page black and white photographs, as well as a two page spread of the Winchester Cathedral Historical Plan.

For those familiar with the book Alcoholics Anonymous, Winchester Cathedral is mentioned in Bill's Story. Page 1, "We landed in England. I visited Winchester Cathedral. Much moved, I wandered outside. My attention was caught by a doggerel on an old tombstone: "Here lies a Hampshire Grenadier Who caught his death Drinking cold small beer. A good soldier is ne'er forgot Whether he dieth by musket Or by pot.""