Churches of the Church of England by Janet Gough

Churches of the Church of England by Janet Gough

Fascinating illustrated survey of England's churches in all their variety -- one from every diocese in the country. For centuries church buildings have defined the English landscape and acted as landmarks by land and sea. First and foremost places of worship and mission, they have often been used by the wider community, preserving local stories. But they have also been integral to the country’s history, telling the story of Christianity in England as well as marking significant events from our past. The churches featured in this beautifully illustrated volume have been drawn from each of the Church of England's 42 dioceses to showcase their varied architecture, art and uses. They are all extraordinary buildings and many of them contain exceptional treasures. This book pays tribute not only to the exquisite architectural and artistic heritage of our nation, but also to the remarkable unsung heroes of our church buildings: the clergy and the many volunteers who keep them open and sustainable. We hope it will encourage many more to visit, enjoy and support the Church of England’s unique heritage of nearly 16,000 church buildings.

Canon Janet Gough OBE was formerly Secretary of the Church Buildings Council and Director of the Cathedral and Church Buildings Division of the Church of England. She is the author of several Scala titles including Director’s Choice: Cathedrals of the Church of England and Deans’ Choice: Cathedral Treasures of England and Wales.

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ISBN 13	9781785510618
ISBN 10	1785510614
Title	Churches of the Church of England
Author	Janet Gough
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd
Year published	2016-12-28
Number of pages	96
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