CHURCHES AND CHURCHYARDS OF ENGLAND AND WALES (SHIRE)

The parish church is a symbol of continuity, a defining feature of urban and rural landscapes, and often a trove of cultural history as rich as any museum. This compact and accessible guide examines why churches are built where they are, and how church buildings and churchyards have changed over time. It also describes fixtures and furnishings including fonts, screens, stained glass and monuments, explaining their ritual and symbolic purpose.