{"product_id":"9780711294103-forgotten-churches","title":"Forgotten Churches","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExploring England's Hidden Treasures: The Sunday Times Bestseller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA journey across some of the quietly spectacular rural churches of England, telling their stories and significance, and building a picture of how they trace the history of the nation. Written by Luke Sherlock (@EnglishPilgrim) and illustrated throughout by Ioana Pioaru (@IoanaPioaru).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**WINNER OF THE BOOK OF THE YEAR – BRITISH BOOK AWARDS**\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'One of the most beautiful books I’ve ever seen.'\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e–\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRachel O’Brien, @foxglove_and_ivy\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover England’s most beautiful and overlooked churches with \u003ci\u003eForgotten Churches: Exploring England’s Hidden Treasures\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor centuries, England’s churches have stood as quiet witnesses to history, filled with remarkable craftsmanship, untold stories and layers of cultural heritage. Yet many of these extraordinary buildings remain overlooked – until now. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLuke Sherlock, or @englishpilgrim, has spent years travelling the length and breadth of England, uncovering hidden architectural gems and sharing their beauty with thousands online. In\u003ci\u003e Forgotten Churches\u003c\/i\u003e, he invites you on a journey through 70 of the country’s most atmospheric churches, from thousand-year-old Saxon chapels and striking Gothic landmarks to hidden Romanesque sanctuaries and ornate Victorian treasures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the remote landscapes of Cornwall to the Norfolk fens, the Derbyshire dales and the Somerset hills, Sherlock reveals the forgotten stories of these extraordinary places – of local communities, master builders, and the shifting tides of history – while capturing the magic of stepping into these timeless spaces. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eForgotten Churches\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect compendium for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and anyone who finds inspiration in England’s vivid and storied past. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e----------------------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Beautifully done…Whether you're interested in churches or architecture or just English history, it's a great read.'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e – Steven Moore, antiquary and TV presenter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A really, really beautiful book.'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e – Charlie Cooper, actor, comedian and writer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55430394904950,"sku":"9780711294103","price":12.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_36336512.jpg?v=1759443369","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780711294103-forgotten-churches","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}