The Rest Is HistorySep 13, 2021

96. The UK’s Best Churches

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Notable books mentioned: Northumbrians by Dan Jackson, Betjeman did his best British churches, John Betjeman, Tomb with a View by Peter Ross

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Northumbrians

Dan Jackson

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There are estimated to be around 16 thousand churches in England alone. But which are the finest in the UK? Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are joined by the director of Friends of Friendless Churches, Rachel Morley, to decide a top ten. They also discuss some of the listeners’ favourites. Just remember: cathedrals not allowed! *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook

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Northumbrians

Dan Jackson

Best for Readers interested in church architecture and historyOften cited around discussion on churches

“Dan Jackson, author of Northumbrians, obviously went for a northern church.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: discussion on churches

For: Readers interested in church architecture and history

Key quote: “Dan Jackson, author of Northumbrians, obviously went for a northern church.”

The host mentioned 'Northumbrians' by Dan Jackson while discussing various church recommendations from listeners. It highlights the enthusiasm and diverse suggestions received for notable churches in the Northumbrian region.

ASIN: 1787386007

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Betjeman did his best British churches

Best for Individuals interested in church architecture and history.Often cited around discussion of British churches

“Like, obviously, Betjeman did his best British churches.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: discussion of British churches

For: Individuals interested in church architecture and history.

Key quote: “Like, obviously, Betjeman did his best British churches.”

The host mentioned 'Betjeman did his best British churches' while discussing the challenge of selecting top churches. This reference highlights the historical significance of Betjeman's work in the context of church appreciation.

ASIN: B01FGLLQ3C

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John Betjeman

Best for Readers interested in church architecture and history.Often cited around best British churches

“But also it's where John Betjeman is buried. And John Betjeman. He loved his churches, didn't he?”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: best British churches

For: Readers interested in church architecture and history.

Key quote: “obviously, Betjeman did his best British churches.”

The host mentioned John Betjeman in the context of discussing notable works on British churches. Betjeman's contributions to the subject are acknowledged as significant, but the conversation primarily focuses on the current selection process for top churches.

ASIN: 1473609682

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Tomb with a View

Peter Ross

Best for History enthusiasts and those interested in burial practicesOften cited around commonwealth grave commission

“There's a really good book that came out I think last year the year before called Tomb with a View by Peter Ross. He's got a great chapter in it.”

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Trigger: commonwealth grave commission

For: History enthusiasts and those interested in burial practices

Key quote: “there's a really good book that came out i think last year the year before called tomb with a view by peter ross he's got a great chapter in it”

The host mentioned 'Tomb with a View' to highlight interesting facts about burial regulations in commonwealth grave cemeteries. This book provided valuable insights that connected to the discussion about historical churches and memorials.

ASIN: B094J23ZJ4

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The Man in the Moon

Francis Goodwin

Best for Readers interested in the history of science fiction and its early pioneers.Often cited around science fiction origins

“Francis Goodwin, the Bishop of Herefordshire, wrote the world's first science fiction novel, The Man in the Moon, at the end of the 17th century.”

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Trigger: science fiction origins

For: Readers interested in the history of science fiction and its early pioneers.

Key quote: “At the end of the 17th century, that is when Francis Goodwin, the Bishop of Herefordshire, he was living next to the church and he wrote the world's first science fiction novel, the man on the moon.”

The host discusses the significance of Francis Goodwin's work, 'The Man in the Moon,' as the world's first science fiction novel. They highlight its innovative ideas about gravity and the heliocentric model, which predate Isaac Newton's discoveries.

ASIN: 154259961X

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