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REVIEW BY ADAM KLUPS
Nicola Coldstream’s latest book showcases more than 40 ecclesiastical buildings in and around Gloucestershire, highlighting their fantastically diverse architectural styles and hidden treasures. The publication contains entries for places of worship in both rural and urban settings, mostly but not exclusively Anglican. The featured churches and chapels range from Anglo-Saxon and Norman must-see sites of monastic provenance to Georgian and Victorian gems, and attractive late 20th-century examples. While landmarks, such as Tewkesbury Abbey and St Mary’s, Fairford, make the list, Coldstream uncovers lesser-known buildings as well, like St Lawrence’s in Didmarton, with its special Georgian interior, and the striking, mid-century St Michael’s in Cheltenham. While some entries appear in other similar compilations, Coldstream introduces several surprises that will appeal to enthusiasts of ecclesiastical architecture. Whether you are revisiting classics or discovering hidden gems, this book is a perfect companion for your next church-crawling adventure.
Churches of Gloucestershire
Nicola Coldstream
Amberley, £15.99
ISBN 978-1398111448
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