Discovering England's Smallest Churches

Discovering England's Smallest Churches
Author: John Kinross
Publisher: Phoenix
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2003
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781842127285

A small rural church seats fewer than fifty, with a nave no more than thirty feet long. All the churches and chapels included in the book are still in use and can be visited by the growing number of enthusiasts who seek them out to enjoy their beauty and historical associations. A church such as St Enodoc in Cornwall, where Sir John Betjeman is buried, or St John, Little Gidding, Huntingdonshire, are prime examples of the type of church to be chosen. The book will be illustrated with photographs, line drawings and engravings. The text will be informative but not dry and include anecdotes and notes on the locality.

Discovering the Smallest Churches in Scotland

Discovering the Smallest Churches in Scotland
Author: John Kinross
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780752458809

A small church nestling deep in the countryside is instantly evocative. Why is it there at all? Whom does it serve? In a region by region guide to the smallest gems of Scottish ecclesiastical architecture, John Kinross provides the reader with descriptions of over 50 of the country's loveliest and most interesting churches and chapels, and offers directions on how to find these churches for those inspired to seek them out. The book, which is comprehensively illustrated with black and white and color photographs, drawings and location maps, as well as a useful glossary, will appeal to those living in Scotland and to visitors.

Churches of the Marches

Churches of the Marches
Author: John Kinross
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2019-02-15
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1445679981

A fascinating insight into the historic churches of Herefordshire, Shropshire and the Welsh Marches.

Tiny Churches

Tiny Churches
Author: Dixe Wills
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-10
Genre: Church buildings
ISBN: 9780749579913

A handpicked selection of Britain's most interesting diminutive churches, written in an amusing, accessible style to appeal to modern readers. Puts the spotlight on Britain's tiniest churches for the first time and uncovers their fascinating historical background. Includes up-to-date practical information on getting to each tiny church via public transport. Highlights special architectural features to look out for, all of which are represented by closeup color photos. Beautifully presented in full color throughout, the book uncovers 60 of the loveliest and most diminutive places of worship in Britain, many of which are known only to locals. Each church is so tiny that fewer than 50 people could fit comfortably inside, each is open to the public, and many boast fabulous wall paintings, stained glass, and artworks as well as fascinating histories. Representing a unique slice of British local history and attitudes, tiny churches are the great survivors of the world. Still standing after centuries of religious unrest and the meddling of the Victorian "church improvers," they live on in this most irreligious of centuries, scattered all over Britain. Each entry features information on how and when to visit the church, a concise round-up of its history, and details of any must-see architectural features.

Discovering English Churches

Discovering English Churches
Author: Richard Foster
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 304
Release: 1982
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

An interestingly written, handsome and well-produced illustrated book of religious, social and architectural history.

I Never Knew That About England's Country Churches

I Never Knew That About England's Country Churches
Author: Christopher Winn
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2014-08-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1446489337

This 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!’.