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Matthew Byrne
Treasures of English Churches [EPUB ebook]
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This celebration of some of the greatest art, architecture and furniture to be found in English churches offers a fascinating account of centuries of accumulated wealth, and is set off by a selection of breathtaking photographs by Matthew Byrne. It covers changing architectural styles across the centuries, and prominent examples of artistic work, including stained glass, rood screens, church monuments and curious carvings.This book is published in association with The National Churches Trust, a national, independent charity dedicated to supporting church buildings across the UK.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 192 ● ISBN 9781784424886 ● Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing ● Published 2021 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 7774275 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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