Synopses & Reviews
The first narrative history of the English parish church — from the first buildings erected in Anglo-Saxon times to its uncertain future in the twenty-first century. A richly illustrated elegy, and a plea for the preservation of the country church.
From the Hardcover edition.
Synopsis
Beautifully illustrated narrative history of the English country church In his engaging account, Sir Roy Strong celebrates the life of the English parish church
From the arrival of the missionaries from Ireland and Rome, to the beautiful architecture and rich spirituality of medieval Catholicism; from the cataclysm of the Reformation, to the gentrified cleric we meet in Jane Austen novels, Roy Strong takes us on a journey - historical, social and spiritual - to explore what men and women experienced through the age when they went to church on Sunday.
'Anyone with the slightest interest in the English parish church, of its life today, or its history will be intrigued, informed and enchanted by this lucid, and occasionally provocative, account' Country Life
About the Author
Sir Roy Strong, author, broadcaster, former Director of the National Portrait Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum, is one of Britain's best-known public figures. Articulate, witty, often provocative, he is a great communicator much in demand for his opinions and ideas. His many bestselling books include
The Story of Britain,
The Cult of Elizabeth and
The Spirit of Britain.
From the Hardcover edition.