Churchyards of England and Wales: Brian Bailey

According to the author, the value and interest of the thousands of churchyards in England and Wales have been greatly underrated when compared with the vast literature on church buildings and their interiors. In an effort to make some amends, Brian Bailey here looks at the origin and history of churchyards, the legends surrounding many of them, the extraordinary paraphernalia to be found there, some of their traditions and rituals, and of course their notable burials and inscriptions. Illustrated with a dozen drawings, 89 black-and-white photographs and 18 color plates. Includes bibliography, index, and appendix: 'Some notable burials in English and Welsh churchyards,' a county-by-county list of the graves of famous people.