Church Architecture

In most towns and villages the parish church is the oldest and the most interesting building. No two churches are quite alike; each one is a unique work of art, worth visiting for its beauty and character and its fittings as well as for the special atmosphere of peace and holiness that all churches seem to possess. More people than ever are visiting churches, but they are often baffled by the architectural and technical terms that fill guide books. This book helps to break down the mystique that surrounds ecclesiastical architecture. It is a dictionary explaining in simple language over 600 of the terms that are likely to be encountered on a visit to a church and is illustrated with more than 300 drawings. About the author Mark Child is a researcher, writer and former reference librarian. Another title for Shire by this author is: WiltshireChild, Mark is the author of 'Church Architecture', published 1997 under ISBN 9780852633281 and ISBN 0852633289.