The Company of Avalon

'The Company of Avalon' is a compelling study of historical and spiritual inquiry, focusing on the scripts attributed to Brother Symon, a sub-prior of Winchester Abbey during the 12th-century reign of King Stephen. Frederick Bligh Bond, a figure known for his unique intersection of architecture, archaeology, and psychical research, provides an analytical framework for these communications, which offer a vivid window into the monastic experiences and religious atmosphere of medieval England. The work explores the mystical ties between Winchester and the legendary traditions of Avalon and Glastonbury. By synthesizing archaeological insights with psychical mediumship, Bond seeks to reconstruct a lost world of ecclesiastical devotion and architectural history. The text provides a detailed examination of the scripts’ content, style, and historical relevance, serving as a landmark study in early 20th-century spiritualism. This volume is of particular value to those interested in the history of the English Church, medieval mysticism, and the investigation of the paranormal within a historical context.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.