Peter Burman MBE, Dphil, SSA Peter Burman is an architectural historian who studied at the Department of Architecture and Fine Art, University of Cambridge, and at the International Centre for Conservation and Restoration, Rome. He has been Secretary of the Church of England's Council for the Care of Churches and Cathedral Fabric Commission for England; and Director of the Centre for Conservation Studies, University of York. Currently he is Director of Conservation and Property Services for the National Trust for Scotland.

Altogether this book makes a really valuable contribution to the better care and appreciation of church treasures SPAB News The weight of sound practical advice contained in this volume should make it compulsory reading for every churchwarden and PCC member in the land Context

• Foreword, Preface, 1. Care of the Church Fabric: An Introduction, 2. Heating and Ventilation, 3. Painted Ceilings and Screens, 4. Paintings on Canvas and Wood, 5. Mural Paintings and the Fabric, 6. Decorative Plasterwork, 7. Sculpture, 8. Metalwork, 9. Bells and Belfries, 10. Woodwork, 11. Floors, 12. Stained Glass, 13. Textiles, 14. Organs, 15. Books and Manuscripts, 16. Lighting, 17. Conclusion and Sources of Advice, Bibliography, Further Useful Addresses, Index

Peter Burman MBE, Dphil, SSA Peter Burman is an architectural historian who studied at the Department of Architecture and Fine Art, University of Cambridge, and at the International Centre for Conservation and Restoration, Rome. He has been Secretary of the Church of England's Council for the Care of Churches and Cathedral Fabric Commission for England; and Director of the Centre for Conservation Studies, University of York. Currently he is Director of Conservation and Property Services for the National Trust for Scotland.

Altogether this book makes a really valuable contribution to the better care and appreciation of church treasures SPAB News The weight of sound practical advice contained in this volume should make it compulsory reading for every churchwarden and PCC member in the land Context

• Foreword, Preface, 1. Care of the Church Fabric: An Introduction, 2. Heating and Ventilation, 3. Painted Ceilings and Screens, 4. Paintings on Canvas and Wood, 5. Mural Paintings and the Fabric, 6. Decorative Plasterwork, 7. Sculpture, 8. Metalwork, 9. Bells and Belfries, 10. Woodwork, 11. Floors, 12. Stained Glass, 13. Textiles, 14. Organs, 15. Books and Manuscripts, 16. Lighting, 17. Conclusion and Sources of Advice, Bibliography, Further Useful Addresses, Index