This fascinating memoir offers an intimate look at the life and legacy of the Wren family, including the renowned architect Sir Christopher Wren. The detailed archival research and personal anecdotes make it a valuable resource for historians and architectural enthusiasts alike. With contributions from some of the most respected minds of the time, including Joseph Ames and Gerard van der Gucht, Parentalia is a truly remarkable work. 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 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. 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.