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Steeple Chasing: Around Britain by Church by Peter Ross 9781472281951
RRP: $18.85$12.69The Sunday Times paperback bestseller and Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month*Featuring a brand new chapter!*'Never have the joys of exploring the churches and cathedrals of this country been so vividly conveyed as they are in this engaging and... -
A Tomb With a View - The Stories & Glories of Graveyards: A Financial Times Book of the Year by Peter Ross
RRP: $18.85$12.69**WINNER OF THE SCOTTISH NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2021****A FINANCIAL TIMES, I PAPER AND STYLIST BOOK OF THE YEAR**'In his absorbing book about the lost and the gone, Peter Ross takes us from Flanders Fields to Milltown to Kensal Green, to... -
Heaven on Earth: The Lives and Legacies of the World's Greatest Cathedrals by Emma J. Wells 9781788541954
RRP: $25.71$18.17A glorious illustrated history of sixteen of the world's greatest cathedrals, interwoven with the extraordinary stories of the people who built them. 'An impeccable guide to the golden age of ecclesiastical architecture' The Times 'Vivid, colourful... -
How To Read A Church by Dr Richard Taylor 9781846047770
RRP: $18.85$13.33'[a] gem of a book' SpectatorChurches and cathedrals were originally built to be read. They are alive with images and symbols. But today few people, including regular visitors, truly understand the wealth of meaning in what they find there.How to Read a... -
England's Cathedrals by Simon Jenkins
RRP: $60.04$41.22'Inspired . . . encourages us to take a fresh look at the familiar' - The TimesEngland's cathedrals are the nation's glory. They tower over its landscape, outranking palaces, castles and mansions. They attract roughly half the nation's population each... -
Medieval Wall Paintings by Roger Rosewell
RRP: $17.14$12.78The walls of medieval churches were brightly painted with religious imagery and colourful patterns, and although often shadows of their former selves, these paintings are among the most enigmatic art to survive the Middle Ages. This beautifully... -
The Magnificent Seven: London's First Landscaped Cemeteries by John Turpin 9781445600383
RRP: $29.14$19.67A ring of spectacular cemeteries, developed at the edges of London in the decade from 1832, have long been referred to as The Magnificent Seven. At the time, they set a new aesthetic for the burial of the dead, and remain rich in social history and... -
The History of England's Cathedrals by Nicholas Orme 9780300275483
RRP: $34.31$29.13The first history of all the English cathedrals, from Birmingham and Bury St Edmunds to Worcester and York Minster England's sixty-two Anglican and Catholic cathedrals are some of our most iconic buildings, attracting millions of worshippers and... -
Europe's 100 Greatest Cathedrals by Simon Jenkins
RRP: $51.46$37.65READERS OF EUROPEAN HISTORY WILL LOVE THIS BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED BOOK!"Simon Jenkins has provided a feast for both eyes and mind in this sumptuously illustrated guide to Europe's greatest cathedrals" John Barton, author of A History of the Bible"As ever,... -
In the Shadow of St. Paul's Cathedral: The Churchyard that Shaped London by Margaret Willes 9780300273380
RRP: $18.85$16.07The extraordinary story of St. Paul's Churchyard-the area of London that was a center of social and intellectual life for more than a millennium St. Paul's Cathedral stands at the heart of London, an enduring symbol of the city. Less well known is the... -
Rice's Church Primer by Matthew Rice
RRP: $32.57$23.35The countryside, towns and cities of Britain are full of churches. They represent some of the most iconic, beautiful and occasionally bizarre buildings in the country. They have a lot to say about our history, our art and our ideas. But how do you read... -
The Cathedral Builders of the Middle Ages by Alain Erlande-Brandenburg
RRP: $13.64$9.57Even now, the great cathedrals of the Middle Ages overwhelm us by their imagination, technical daring and sheer scale. How could such structures be built when cities had only a few thousand inhabitants and only the most primitive machinery was available?... -
England's Thousand Best Churches by Simon Jenkins
RRP: $68.61$51.44Simon Jenkins has travelled the length and breadth of England to select his thousand best churches. Organised by county, each church is described - often with delightful asides - and given a star-rating from one to five. All of the county sections are... -
The Spiritual Adventure of Henri Matisse: Vence's Chapel of the Rosary by Charles Miller 9781911397588
RRP: $60.04$40.00Henri Matisse described the Chapel of the Rosary, the chief labour of his final years, as the 'gathering together' of his lifetime's work. Although widely known as 'Matisse's Chapel', the building's remarkable 'modern' design and decoration emerged from... -
The Archaeology of Churches by Warwick Rodwell
RRP: $51.46$37.65Churches are Britain's most completely surviving class of historic monument. They are also usually the oldest buildings within their settlements. As such, these structures, from parish church to cathedral, from medieval to Georgian, are a huge... -
Churches of Kent by John E. Vigar
RRP: $27.43$18.61Kent is often referred to as 'the cradle of English Christianity'. Canterbury is not only home to the Anglican Communion but also the location of St Martin's Church, the oldest church in England in continuous use. Kent's religious heritage has benefitted... -
Treasures on Earth: A Good Housekeeping Guide to Churches and Their Contents by Peter Burman
RRP: $149.21$130.26Churches are valuable not only for their significance within Christian religion, but also because of the historic value of the buildings themselves, and the artistic objects, furnishings and decorative features contained within them. This book explains... -
Cathedrals of Britain by Stephen Platten
RRP: $25.71$15.88For centuries the great religious buildings of Great Britain have inspired and fascinated pilgrims and visitors from around the world. The beauty and diversity of British ecclesiastical architecture is superbly captured in this guide to over 60 of... -
Brunelleschi's Dome: The Story of the Great Cathedral in Florence by Ross King
RRP: $22.28$15.59'Compelling... fascinating' Spectator'Abounding with excellent little stories' Financial TimesThis is the story of one of the most magnificent achievements of the Italian Renaissance, and the architect behind it.Even in an age of soaring skyscrapers and... -
The Parthenon by Mary Beard
RRP: $18.85$13.33The ruined silhouette of the Parthenon on its hill above Athens is one of the world's most famous images. Its 'looted' Elgin Marbles are a global cause celebre. But what actually are they? In a revised and updated edition, Mary Beard, award winning... -
Churches of Norfolk by John E. Vigar
RRP: $27.43$18.61Norfolk has long been recognised as one of the best counties in which to study parish churches. It has one of the highest densities of medieval churches in northern Europe reflecting its greater population and wealth in earlier times. It is also home to... -
Rosslyn Chapel Decoded by Alan Butler
RRP: $32.57$21.87In the 15th century a new home was built for the priceless holy relics taken from Jerusalem centuries before - a building that, to the initiated, would explain everything about what had gone before and a structure that would be a recreation of the... -
Churches of Suffolk by Sarah E. Doig
RRP: $27.43$18.61Suffolk boasts by far the greatest number of Domesday churches of any county surveyed by William the Conqueror in 1086. Over the centuries, many of these buildings have been renewed, enlarged and altered, whilst others have sadly disappeared either... -
A Short History of the Normans by Leonie V. Hicks
$28.15The Battle of Hastings in 1066 is the one date forever seared on the British national psyche. It enabled the Norman Conquest that marked the end of Anglo-Saxon England. But there was much more to the Normans than the invading army Duke William shipped... -
Churches: An Architectural Guide by Simon Bradley
RRP: $25.71$22.35This compact and accessible book is for anyone who would like to understand more about the architectural history of English churches. Clear and easy to use, the text explains the key components of church architecture-stylistic developments, functional... -
London's City Churches by Stephen Millar
RRP: $18.85$13.33London's City Churches include some of the Capital's finest architecture. The sanctity of the church has prevented London's churches from being redeveloped or altered in any significant way and so they remain historical islands while the environment... -
The Pinecone by Jenny Uglow
RRP: $29.14$19.86The Pinecone is set in the village of Wreay, near Carlisle, where a masterpiece in Victorian architecture stands - the strangest and most magical church in England. This vivid, original book tells the story of its builder, Sarah Losh, strong-willed and... -
London's Hidden Burial Grounds by Robert Bard
RRP: $27.43$18.61It is fascinating to think that many hundreds of generations of Londoners lie beneath the city without us knowing. Over many centuries burial grounds have been developed, built over and then forgotten, often beneath playgrounds, gardens or car parks... -
Parish Church Treasures: The Nation's Greatest Art Collection by John Goodall
$21.18Our parish churches constitute a living patrimony without precise European parallel. Their cultural riches are astonishing, not only for their quality and quantity, but also their diversity and interest. Fine art and architecture here combine... -
The Genius of Japanese Carpentry: Secrets of an Ancient Woodworking Craft by Azby Brown
RRP: $29.14$18.51The Genius of Japanese Carpentry tells the story of the 1200-year-old Yakushiji monastery in Nara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the dedicated modern-day craftsmen who are working to restore what has been lost to the depredations of time, fire and... -
St Peter's, Cardross: Birth, Death and Renewal by Diane Watters
RRP: $51.46$38.39The ruin of St Peter's College has sat on a wooded hilltop above the village of Cardross for more than three decades. Over that time, with altars crumbling, graffiti snaking across its walls and nature reclaiming its concrete, it has gained a mythical,... -
Tiny Churches by Dixe Wills 9780749579913
RRP: $22.28$14.05BBC Countryfile Magazine praised Dixe Wills for writing `intelligently and amusingly, with evident excitement and imagination', qualities that he brings to Tiny Churches. Beautifully presented in full colour throughout, the book uncovers 60 of the... -
How To Read A Church by Professor Richard Taylor
RRP: $32.57$23.35'[a] gem of a book' SpectatorChurches and cathedrals were originally built to be read. They are alive with images and symbols. But today few people, including regular visitors, truly understand the wealth of meaning in what they find there.How to Read a... -
Medieval Graffiti: The Lost Voices of England's Churches by Matthew Champion
RRP: $30.86$22.21A fascinating guide to decoding the secret language of the churches of England through the medieval carved markings and personal etchings found on our church walls from archaeologist Matthew Champion.'Rare, lovely glimmers of everyday life in the Middle... -
The Cosmos in Stone: Sacred Geometry of a Master Mason by Tom Bree
RRP: $42.80$30.36This beautiful and groundbreaking book examines the use of sacred geometry and cosmology in Gothic cathedral design. Renowned geometer and lecturer Tom Bree demonstrates how medieval Master Masons combined their knowledge of the practical building arts... -
Orkney's Italian Chapel: The True Story of an Icon by Philip Paris
RRP: $25.71$18.78Orkney's Italian Chapel was built by Italian POWs held on the island during the Second World War. In the sixty-five years since it was built it has become an enduring symbol of peace and hope around the world. The story of who built the chapel and how it... -
Structure of Gothic Cathedrals: Study of Mediaeval Vault Erection by John Fitchen
RRP: $27.44$26.84This book describes the process of erecting the great cathedrals in the Gothic era. Since there are no contemporary accounts of the techniques used by medieval builders, this study explains the building equipment and falsework needed, the actual... -
Medieval Masons by Malcolm Hislop 9780747804611
$11.58This book explains in detail the practice of masoncraft in the Middle Ages, using evidence from a number of sources. Monastic chronicles, building contracts and other contemporary documents have already revealed a good deal of information on the subject,... -
How to Look at Stained Glass: A Guide to the Church Windows of England by Jane Brocket 9781789942330
RRP: $29.14$22.06A fresh, unstuffy guide to the stained-glass windows of England's churches, including a list of the top 50 places to see outstanding examples. The magical qualities of stained glass have an enduring appeal, but church windows tend to be ignored as a... -
English Cathedral and Monastic Carpentry by Cecil A. Hewett 9781803994772
RRP: $42.88$31.13Well over a hundred great churches were built in the cathedral tradition in the Middle Ages. They are our most important group of historical monuments and embody the finest craftwork of medieval architecture. Despite a great mass of specialist literature...