Described by Sir Niklaus Pevsner as 'the most splendid demonstration of the renaissance of Roman Catholicism in England', the Neo Gothic church at Downside Abbey, Somerset, was built between the 1880s and the 1930sunder the direction of some of the countries most renowned ecclesiastical architects. This elegant book reviews the history and construction of this magnificent building, designed to rival the scale of England's great medieval Gothic cathedrals. Contributions by historians Gavin Stamp and Alan Powers explore amongst other topics, the majestic choir, the soaring nave and the exquisitely designed Lady Chapel. Generously illustrated with drawings, plans, archival photography and dramatic new images by Paul Barker, one of the UK's pre-eminent architectural photographers, the book is a detailed and absorbing account of a remarkable place of worship. The DJ is present with minor shelf wear including a small tear to the bottom back corner. Internally clean. Well illustrated.