Christian / Church History

A richly detailed history of the Church of England from a top academic and historian who is also a priest.

This essential book published ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III explains the significance and meaning of monarchy in its all-important sacred and spiritual dimensions.

A richly detailed guide to parish life in England from medieval to Victorian times, based on a wide range of churchwardens' accounts and other records. It describes the parish and church our ancestors knew - a world of rood lofts and Easter sepulchres, of Maypoles and Midsummer bonfires, of foundlings and frankincense. With over 350 illustrations.

Castleden suggests that there is no one `meaning' or `purpose' for Stonehenge, that from its very beginning it has filled a variety of needs.

The definitive history of coronations and the Royal Family, from acclaimed writer Roy Strong.

The first account of the dissolution of the monasteries for fifty years-exploring its profound impact on the people of Tudor England

This handy, easy-to-carry book will provide the reader with a strictly visual approach to reading the architecture of the church.