England’s Thousand Best Churches
England’s Thousand Best Churches by Simon Jenkins, published by Penguin Books in May 2001, is a revised edition that spans 880 pages. This comprehensive guide showcases the rich history and architectural beauty of parish churches across England, highlighting their significance as public monuments that reflect the art, architecture, and faith of the people.
Readers will find detailed descriptions of each church, organized by county, along with maps and full-color photographs from the Country Life Archive. Jenkins provides a star rating system for the churches, with the top-rated entries identified as the “hundred best.” This edition serves as an invaluable resource for those interested in exploring England’s church buildings and their unique contributions to the cultural landscape.
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Parish churches are England’s glory. They enshrine the history of a people-their art, architecture, and faith. As public monuments, they house a gallery of vernacular art, from different periods and in a wide range of styles, that are without equal in the world. Award-winning English journalist Simon Jenkins has traveled the length and breadth of England to select his thousand best churches. Each entry is prefaced by a map locating the church and illustrated with full-color photographs from the Country Life Archive. Organized by county, each church is described, often with delightful asides, and is given a star rating from one to five, with the four- and five-star churches listed as the “hundred best.” This complete guide is invaluable for anyone interested in touring England’s best churches.
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