Churches of Gloucestershire

The county of Gloucestershire has a rich and varied past, which is reflected in its historic churches. Churches of Gloucestershire, by author Nicola Coldstream, explores a selection of the most interesting churches across the county, both well-known and those waiting to be discovered by a wider audience. The buildings range from rural and urban churches, dating from the Anglo-Saxons to the modern age, displaying Gloucestershire's wealth from the medieval wool trade and its industrial past. Selected for their architectural interest or their contents, such as tombs, fonts, and wall paintings, interesting Roman Catholic and Nonconformist buildings are also included. This fascinating picture of an important part of Gloucestershire's history will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting this attractive county in England.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2024
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

The county of Gloucestershire boasts a rich and diverse past, which is evident in its historic churches. The landscape is dominated by two prominent features: the River Severn and the Cotswold hills. These churches play a significant role in showcasing the changing face of the county, spanning from the Forest of Dean to the Cotswold escarpment, the Severn Vale to the watery southern boundary by the River Thames. In her book, Churches of Gloucestershire, author Nicola Coldstream delves into a selection of the most intriguing churches across the entire county, both well-known and hidden gems waiting to be discovered by a broader audience. The buildings in this collection range from rural and urban churches, dating from the Anglo-Saxons to the modern age, each showcasing Gloucestershire's wealth, whether from the medieval wool trade or its industrial past. Additionally, interesting Roman Catholic and Nonconformist buildings are included, selected for their architectural significance or their unique contents, such as tombs, fonts, and wall paintings. This captivating portrayal of an essential chapter in Gloucestershire's history will captivate all those who reside in or visit this picturesque county in England.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 165 x 233 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398111448