This well-illustrated book provides a comprehensive study of screens and galleries in English churches. It covers the fascinating history and evolution of these features, from their origins in the medieval period to the present day. The author, Francis Bond, was an architect and noted historian of church architecture, and his expertise and passion for the subject shine through on every page.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.