Ioana Pioaru – illustratör

**WINNER OF THE BOOK OF THE YEAR – BRITISH BOOK AWARDS****THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**'One of the most beautiful books I’ve ever seen.' –Rachel O’Brien, @foxglove_and_ivyDiscover England’s most beautiful and overlooked churches with Forgotten Churches: Exploring England’s Hidden Treasures For centuries, England’s churches have stood as quiet witnesses to history, filled with remarkable craftsmanship, untold stories and layers of cultural heritage. Yet many of these extraordinary buildings remain overlooked – until now. Luke Sherlock, or @englishpilgrim, has spent years travelling the length and breadth of England, uncovering hidden architectural gems and sharing their beauty with thousands online. In Forgotten Churches, he invites you on a journey through 70 of the country’s most atmospheric churches, from thousand-year-old Saxon chapels and striking Gothic landmarks to hidden Romanesque sanctuaries and ornate Victorian treasures. From the remote landscapes of Cornwall to the Norfolk fens, the Derbyshire dales and the Somerset hills, Sherlock reveals the forgotten stories of these extraordinary places – of local communities, master builders, and the shifting tides of history – while capturing the magic of stepping into these timeless spaces. Forgotten Churches is the perfect compendium for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and anyone who finds inspiration in England’s vivid and storied past. ----------------------------------------------------------------'Beautifully done . . . Whether you're interested in churches or architecture or just English history, it's a great read.' – Steven Moore, antiquary and TV presenter'A really, really beautiful book.' – Charlie Cooper, actor, comedian and writer

An evocative and deeply personal reflection on the pilgrimage routes to be found across our nation, by Luke Sherlock, author of the award-winning Forgotten Churches.Pilgrimage is a rich, varied and ancient practice, and one with a renewed sense of interest and relevance in our increasingly distracted age. The act of undertaking a contemplative journey – whether tracing a well-trodden pilgrim path or piecing together our own personal maps of meaning – can afford an immensely valuable sense of perspective and discovery.In An English Pilgrim Luke Sherlock documents some of his many pilgrimages, immersing himself in famed historic pilgrim destinations, as well as taking us through landscapes where he has sought his own sense of solace and wonder. Along the way he introduces some of England’s most iconic locations, speaks to those who are quietly upholding the traditions of pilgrimage and explores the lessons these journeys can provide in an age of accelerating noise and distraction.Accompanied by evocative illustrations from Ioana Pioaru, this is an immersive exploration of England’s pilgrim past, present and future – perfect for walkers, lovers of the English countryside and those seeking a slower, more intentional way of engaging with the world.An English Pilgrim is both an invitation to journey along England’s ancient ways and a unique meditation on landscape, history and tradition.