I Never Knew That About England's Country ChurchesThis charming book takes you through the counties of England, exploring Saxon churches, reflective of simple faith; Norman churches with rugged arches and powerful pillars, stamping their authority, gothic churches with their soaring arches; Decorated and Perpendicular churches made glorious with Early English style and craftsmanship; Victorian churches, resplendent with imperial pomp; eccentric Arts and Crafts churches. Every one of them has a remarkable tale to tell, that will move you to exclaim, again and again: ‘I never knew that!’. |
Contents
LEICEs TERsHIRE | 158 |
BERksHiRE Io LINcolnshire | 167 |
NoRFoLK | 176 |
NoRTHAMptons HiRE | 184 |
DERBYs HIRE 58 Rutland | 224 |
Glouces reRSHIRE 99 SURREY | 265 |
HEREpoRoshi RE 116 WarwicksHIRE | 284 |
WILTSHIRE | 291 |
WoRcesters HRE | 307 |
Gloss ARY | 319 |
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