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Twenty-five churches in Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside are here featured in a series of captivating photographic portraits by Matthew Byrne. The selection has been made on the basis of architectural distinction, beauty, quality of sculpture, carving or stained glass, historical interest or dramatic setting. The churches include remote medieval chapels, grand Victorian churches and modern city-centre landmarks in Manchester and Liverpool. Matthew Byrne'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.
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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. || 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. || A marvellous tour of the North West's amazing church heritage. || One for lovers of old buildings and great architecture. || Well illustrated with colour photographs and will be a genuine delight for all those who love ecclesiastical tradition. || 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.
About the Author
Matthew Byrne has photographed churches in every county of England and has published illustrated articles on the subject in a number of magazines. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society in 1988 for his work in architectural photography.
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- PublisherFrances Lincoln
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0711229163
- ISBN 13 9780711229167
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages128
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