"A detailed, chronological discussion of cathedral architecture and, more broadly, [the] forms of worship, the roles of the clergy, the activities of the laypeople. As Mr. Orme makes clear, cathedrals in England . remain active centers of religious life. While some . may have shed their Gothic dress, for the most part the English cathedral endures in its essential form."--Benjamin Riley, Wall Street Journal "The Cathedrals of England are institutions older than the realm itself, and are perhaps more cherished and flourishing now than they have ever been, as this richly enjoyable volume makes clear. There can be no-one better qualified than Nicholas Orme to present the full range of their long history.

"--Diarmaid MacCulloch, author of A History of Christianity "Clear, accessible, and superbly illustrated, this book should be essential reading for visitors to English cathedrals. The book has no rival in serious and accessible literature. Anyone interested in cathedrals should have it on their shelves." -- David Rollason, author of The Power of Place.