The Treasures of English Churches by Matthew Byrne

The Treasures of English Churches by Matthew Byrne

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.

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

This book will be a sheer delight for anyone who enjoys the magnificent artefacts to be found in our metropolitan cathedrals and remote parish churches* Parish Pump *
The Treasures of English Churches will make your soul soar. -- Harry Mount * Catholic Herald *

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.

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ISBN 13	9781784424893
ISBN 10	1784424897
Title	The Treasures of English Churches
Author	Matthew Byrne
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2021-05-13
Number of pages	160
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