Taking off one's hat

From: The Spectator | Date: November 20, 1999| Author: | Copyright information

Taking off one's hat

Jane Gardam

ENGLAND'S THOUSAND BEST CHURCHES

by Simon Jenkins

Penguin, 25, pp 822

This book is lavish and beautifully produced. It began as a series in Country Life, photographed by Paul Barker with short notes by Simon Jenkins. Now there are the same serene, full-page photographs, a glossary of terms, a run-down on church architecture through the ages and good simple maps showing the parishes. It's very easy to read.

From 16,000 churches Jenkins has looked at 2,500 and chosen his top thousand, awarding them stars, one to five, like hotels. Twelve, the Claridges of ...

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