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Research and Publications
Through research and publications – often done in collaboration with other organisations – we aim to enhance understanding and appreciation of historic places of worship.
English Heritage has a number of publications relating to historic places of worship, which can be ordered from our Online Shop, along with a wide range of historical and general publications.
The following recent titles may be of particular interest:
A Glimpse of Heaven: Catholic Churches of England and Wales by Christopher Martin, photographs by Alex Ramsay
Jewish Heritage in England: an architectural guide by Sharman Kadish
Religion and Place: Liverpool’s Historic Places of Worship by Sarah Brown and Peter de Figuereido
We also produce a wide variety of publications which can be downloaded online for free, please use our free publications search to search for relevant titles.
The following recent titles may be of particular interest:
New Work in Historic Places of Worship
Conservation Bulletin 46: Places of Worship
Bats in Churches: Guidelines for the identification assessment and management of bat-related damage to church contents
Lightning Protection for Churches
Fabric Needs Survey
In 2005 English Heritage and the Council for the Care of Churches commissioned the Fabric Needs Survey
Religion and Place
The importance of historic places of worship lies in more than just ‘bricks and mortar’.
Taking Stock
An understanding of the value and potential of historic places of worship is essential for future planning.
