Our Homeland Churches and How to Study Them

Walking through England’s countryside, you’ll find centuries of stone and glass telling a story of faith and craft. This guide walks listeners through the evolution of parish churches, from their Roman‑British foundations through Saxon, Norman, early English, Decorated and Perpendicular Gothic, up to later Renaissance touches. Each chapter is illustrated with the author’s own sketches and photographs, highlighting arches, windows, towers and other hallmark features.

Beyond the architectural overview, the book offers practical advice on how to observe and describe a church in the field, together with a handy glossary of specialist terms. Listeners will learn the significance of bells, spires, stained‑glass programmes, and the varied furniture that adorns these buildings. The concise, well‑organized narrative makes it an ideal companion for anyone touring historic sites or simply curious about England’s ecclesiastical heritage.