The Treasures of English Churches

Name: The Treasures of English Churches
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SKU: 9781784424893
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Witnesses to the History of a Nation

By Dr Matthew Byrne

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The Treasures of English Churches by Dr Matthew Byrne explores the rich heritage of art, architecture, and furniture found within English churches. The book presents a captivating journey through centuries of design evolution, featuring stunning photography that highlights stained glass, rood screens, church monuments, and unique carvings. Published in partnership with The National Churches Trust, it honours the diverse beauty and historical significance of church buildings across the UK.
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Format: Hardback

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Ideal for readers interested in religious art, British history, and architecture, as well as those who appreciate photography and cultural heritage.

Publishing in association with The National Churches Trust, this book offers a luxurious guide to the amazing architecture, art and furniture found in Churches across England.

Publishing in association with The National Churches Trust, this book offers a luxurious guide to the amazing architecture, art and furniture found in Churches across England.

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This celebration of some of the greatest art, architecture, and furniture to be found in English churches offers a fascinating account of centuries of accumulated wealth, and is set off by a selection of breathtaking photographs by Matthew Byrne.

It covers changing architectural styles across the centuries and prominent examples of artistic work, including stained glass, rood screens, church monuments, and curious carvings.

The Treasures of English Churches is published in association with The National Churches Trust, a national, independent charity dedicated to supporting church buildings across the UK.

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This book is praised as a delightful celebration for admirers of ecclesiastical artefacts, with reviewers noting that it will inspire and uplift. Highlights include commendations from Parish Pump and the Catholic Herald, where it is said to make readers' souls soar.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784424893

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Shire Publications

Illustration: Fully illustrated throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 242.0mm

Height: 292.0mm

Weight: 1215g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Matthew Byrne has been exploring, studying and photographing English churches for nearly 40 years. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society in 1988 for his work in architectural photography. He has published three previous books: Great Churches of the Northwest, Beautiful Churches, and English Parish Churches and Chapels: Art, Architecture and People.