Peter Ross

Churches are all around us. Their steeples remain landmarks in our towns, villages and cities, even as their influence and authority has waned. They contain art and architectural wonder – one huge gallery scattered, like a handful of jewels, across these isles. Award-winning writer Peter Ross sets out to tell their stories, and through them a story of Britain. Steeple Chasing celebrates churches for their beauty and meaning, and for the tales they tell. It is about people as much as place, flesh and bone not just flint and stone. From the painted hells of Surrey to the holy wells of Wales, consider this a travel book... with bells on.

Peter will be in discussion with Deborah Murray.

All event attendees will receive a voucher for 20% off at Waterstones, Byres Road.

Host or Publisher Byres Road Book Festival