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Article: Spiritual beauty in the landscape; England's Thousand Best Churches. By Simon Jenkins (Penguin Books, paperback pounds 16.99, hardback pounds 25), Warwickshire's Towns & Villages. By Geoff Allen (Sigma Leisure, pounds 8.95). Reviewed by Ross Reyburn.
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- January 6, 2001
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Byline: Ross Reyburn
Imagine England's endearing rural landscape without its medieval church towers? The parish church remains one of England's glories and due tribute is paid to this historical treasure trove by journalist Simon Jenkins in his masterful reference book, England's Thousand Best Churches, now out as a paperback.
This 'personal odyssey through the landscape of England' is ground covered in invaluable past guides to our counties. But this superbly written publication deserves to be hailed as the standard reference book on England's churches. ...
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