Church Art/Architecture

An insightful and charming history of Britain's churches - by an author who spends his life working in them

The stained-glass windows of England's cathedrals illuminate interior spaces, communicate religious and other messages, and - perhaps - offer a glimpse of heaven. This book tells the remarkable story of these much-loved works of art.

The author has travelled the length and breadth of England to select his thousand best churches. Organised by county, each church is described - often with delightful asides - and given a star-rating from one to five. In this title, he contends that these churches house a gallery of vernacular art without equal in the world.

Beautifully illustrated study of the woodwork in the 'great' churches.