- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Frances Lincoln (27 May 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0711230412
- ISBN-13: 978-0711230415
- Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 24 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 367,009 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Saunders demonstrates well his breadth of knowledge of ecclesiastical architecture and history. Further than that, he shows a depth of understanding and feeling for these buildings and their place in society and history that can be lacking from drier, more academic authors. --Victorian
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The Friends of Friendless Churches exist to save beautiful and historic places of worship from demolition or degradation. Founded in 1957 by the devout journalist and author Ivor Bulmer-Thomas, the Friends now own thirty-eight former places of worship, half in England, half in Wales, which they preserve, undertake repair on where necessary and make accessible as peaceful spaces to visitors and the local community. This book, with a Preface by Sir Simon Jenkins and a Foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales, details all thirty eight buildings, with photographs that touchingly record these former churches and celebrate the work of the Friends.
Included are a short history of the Friends of Friendless Churches, a glossary of terms, and information on visiting the churches.
Included are a short history of the Friends of Friendless Churches, a glossary of terms, and information on visiting the churches.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
A beautiful record of the churches owned by the Friends of the Friendless Churches. This splendid but little known organisation has saved nearly 40 churches from dereliction or demolition. The bigger and more widely known Church Conservation Trust has more churches in its care, but this book makes you realise what gems the Friends look after. The book gives a brief history of the organisation and then describes and illustrates all of the churches in its care. Many are in Wales and most are off the tourist track, but, as the superb photograhs show, all have real charm and interest. The overall presentation and layout of the book is very attactive and deserves a place on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the rich ecclesiastical architectural heritage of the UK. If you already have Jenkins's "1000 Best Churches" and have enjoyed it, add this to your wish list straight away!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
This is a fascinating book. It is handsomely produced, with good quality photos and lots of detail. If you are in to old churches, this is a must.
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