Churches and Churchyards of England and Wales

The parish church is a symbol of continuity, a cornerstone of the urban and rural landscape, and a treasure trove often as rich in cultural history as any museum.

This compact and accessible guide explores all of these aspects of the parish church, from why churches are built where they are, to how both church buildings and churchyards have changed over time. It also describes their fixtures and furnishings, including fonts, screens, stained glass and monuments, explaining the ritual and sym...