The Cathedrals of Great Britain is P. H. Ditchfield’s comprehensive survey of the nation’s great churches, describing their history, architecture, and treasures from the medieval period onward. Cathedral by cathedral, Ditchfield traces the development of English and Welsh fabric through Norman, Early English, Decorated, and Perpendicular styles, explaining how each building grew and changed across the centuries.
The book serves as both a reference and an appreciation, attending to towers, naves, cloisters, and stained glass while setting each cathedral in its historical setting. Ditchfield, a prolific antiquary, writes with enthusiasm and a wealth of detail. It remains a useful and affectionate companion for anyone touring or studying the cathedrals that are among Britain’s supreme architectural achievements.