Forgotten Churches: Exploring England's Hidden Treasures: The Sunday Times Bestseller - Hardcover

Sherlock, Luke

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0711294100 ISBN 13: 9780711294103

Publisher: Frances Lincoln, 2025

Synopsis

**WINNER OF THE BOOK OF THE YEAR – BRITISH BOOK AWARDS**

**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**

'One of the most beautiful books I’ve ever seen.' –Rachel O’Brien, @foxglove_and_ivy

Discover England’s most beautiful and overlooked churches with Forgotten Churches: Exploring England’s Hidden Treasures 

For centuries, England’s churches have stood as quiet witnesses to history, filled with remarkable craftsmanship, untold stories and layers of cultural heritage. Yet many of these extraordinary buildings remain overlooked – until now. 

Luke Sherlock, or @englishpilgrim, has spent years travelling the length and breadth of England, uncovering hidden architectural gems and sharing their beauty with thousands online. In Forgotten Churches, he invites you on a journey through 70 of the country’s most atmospheric churches, from thousand-year-old Saxon chapels and striking Gothic landmarks to hidden Romanesque sanctuaries and ornate Victorian treasures. 

From the remote landscapes of Cornwall to the Norfolk fens, the Derbyshire dales and the Somerset hills, Sherlock reveals the forgotten stories of these extraordinary places – of local communities, master builders, and the shifting tides of history – while capturing the magic of stepping into these timeless spaces. 

Forgotten Churches is the perfect compendium for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and anyone who finds inspiration in England’s vivid and storied past. 

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'Beautifully done…Whether you're interested in churches or architecture or just English history, it's a great read.' – Steven Moore, antiquary and TV presenter

'A really, really beautiful book.' – Charlie Cooper, actor, comedian and writer

About this title

About the Author

Luke Sherlock is a writer, pilgrim and book shop owner with a boundless enthusiasm for heritage and art. There's little he enjoys more than throwing on a backpack, heading off down some unknown footpath and pausing to explore a hushed, ancient church along the way. His writing covers historic landmarks and the landscapes they sit within. Luke grew up exploring the Peak District of Derbyshire, a landscape that inspired his deep yearning to hit the ancient routes that criss-cross England. On social media Luke shares photos of his travels on instagram as @englishpilgrim.

Edition details

• Publisher: Frances Lincoln
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0711294100
• ISBN 13: 9780711294103
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Pioaru Ioana
• Number of pages: 176