England’s Thousand Best Churches
“England’s Thousand Best Churches” by Simon Jenkins, published by Penguin Books in 2009, is a comprehensive exploration of England’s most significant churches. This edition spans 948 pages and is presented in English. Jenkins has meticulously traveled across the country to curate a selection of churches that represent a rich tapestry of architectural styles and historical significance, offering readers insights into these national monuments.
In this book, readers will find a county-by-county organization that facilitates easy navigation and exploration of the churches featured. Each entry includes a ratings system, highlighting the top 100 churches while showcasing a diverse array of religious buildings from various periods and denominations. The work serves as both a travel guide and a historical reference, making it a valuable resource for those interested in architecture, history, and the cultural heritage of Great Britain.
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‘Marvellous . . . this is a book to be kept by the bed or, better still, in the car. A constant excuse to leave the bold highway and let the imagination, body and soul wander a little’
Anna Ford, Sunday Telegraph
England’s Thousand Best Churchesis a celebration of our most glorious and lasting national monuments. Simon Jenkins has travelled England to select the finest churches of all periods and styles, revealing not only an unparalleled collection of English art, but the history of a people.
- With churches from all periods and denominations
- Organized county-by-county for easy use
- Features a ratings system for each church
- Highlights the very best 100
‘Think of Simon Jenkins’s book as a hip flask and carry it always’ Daily Mail
‘So mouthwatering are Jenkins’s descriptions of the buildings he loves, that you want to visit the churches istantly’
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Daily Telegraph
‘Just to look at it reawakens an atavistic urge to tread where our ancestors have trod, to seek out the treasures that they have left us . . . the perfect guide’ Clive Aslet, Country Life
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