Matthew Byrne's text displays a deep understanding and affection for church architecture and his atmospheric and truly captivating photography captures the spirit of these unique buildings as architectural heritage, as historical monuments and of course as places of Christian devotion. The best way to discover a church is by a personal visit, but for those who are unable to make the journey, or wish to revive happy memories then this book is the next best thing. - Church Building
Matthew's text displays a deep understanding and affection for church architecture, and his atmospheric photography captures the spirit of these unique buildings as architectural heritage, as historic monuments and as places of Christian devotion. - Keswick Reminder
A marvellous tour of the North West's amazing church heritage. - Lancashire Evening Post
One for lovers of old buildings and great architecture. - Manchester Evening News
Well illustrated with colour photographs and will be a genuine delight for all those who love ecclesiastical tradition. - This England
The architecture is broad and varied and the social history is fascinating. The book is well illustrated with colour photographs, and will be a genuine delight for all those who love ecclesiastical tradition. - This England
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