BOOKS

Derry Brabbs is a prolific author and photographic illustrator of over 30 titles. He made his name with the best-selling James Herriot's Yorkshire, before going on to collaborate with Wainwright on a series of seven books.

In the 80's Derry become a respected heritage author in his own right, when his fascination with Medieval architecture and religious iconography was sparked whilst illustrating English Country Churches.

His impressive trilogy of pilgrimage books, capturing Europe's most extraordinary pilgrimage sites, was completed in October 2020 with Great Pilgrimage Sites of Europe.

His latest title Great Churches of London, is a fascinating illustrated history of some of England's most impressive religious architecture (see below).

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GREAT CHURCHES OF LONDON

Uncover the most remarkable examples of religious architecture in England on this grand tour of London's great churches.

With specially commissioned images and text by Derry Brabbs, this illuminating guidebook is informed by an abundant history, extending from the medieval to the modern day. And while the Great Fire of London and the Blitz destroyed many of London's oldest churches, they were restored or rebuilt each time, offering a fascinating, meandering history.

The book explores how these sacred buildings are intrinsically linked to this historic city's identity - covering everything from devastation and plague to arts and literature; religion and politics to infrastructure and skylines. Whether you're a history buff, an architecture enthusiast, or just someone looking to discover the spiritual heart of London, this book is for you.

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GREAT CHURCHES OF LONDON

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This gloriously illustrated compendium features architectural designs from Sir Christopher Wren, Nicholas Hawksmoor, James Gibbs, William Butterfield, Edwin Lutyens and many others.

From the iconic St Bartholomew the Great and Christ Church Spitalfields to lesser-known gems like St Mary Woolnoth and St. Jude's in Hampstead Garden Suburb, striking photography portrays the spectacular beauty of each church, with its rich history discussed in detail.

Pilgrimage Trilogy

In recent years Derry's passion has been photographing the many pilgrimage routes and sites of Britain and Europe, at a time when pilgrimage is thriving on a massive scale. In 1990 the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela recorded less than 5000 pilgrims: today that figure is at least 200,000 a year.

Derry's quest to capture the well-trodden trails, awe-inspiring churches and emotive religious festivals has taken him on his own photographic pilgrimages through France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Britain.

In October 2020 he completed his unprecedented trilogy of books including The Roads to Santiago and Pilgrimage - now translated into several languages - with Great Pilgrimage Sites of Europe.

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GREAT PILGRIMAGE SITES OF EUROPE

Derry's final book in the trilogy is an unsurpassable, visual tour of the greatest pilgrimage sites of Europe, from North to South; East to West. Pilgrimage in Europe is currently thriving on a scale that simply could not have been envisaged just a few decades ago.

Greater numbers of people are now emulating the medieval pilgrims who made their way on foot across Europe to the shrines of martyred apostles in Rome (Peter and Paul) and Santiago de Compostela (James), with millions each year travelling by air, rail, road and foot to world famous sites.

This book covers all the key pilgrimage locations across Europe including Lourdes, Lisieux (France) and Fatima (Portugal), as well the lesser known ones such as La Salette in the French Alps.

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This visual journey comprises a blend of the atmospheric pilgrimage churches adorned with sculpture, art and iconography associated not only with the Virgin Mary but also the national saints and Early Christian martyrs revered by both Catholic and Anglican faiths alike. En route the reader will see some of the world’s most impressive examples of medieval art and architecture set amidst historic townscapes or spectacular landscapes.

This volume will serve as both an enticement to take to the road, a treasured aide memoire for those who have visited at least some of these iconic places and a source of comfort for those who would never be able to travel abroad from wherever they live in the world.

To request an interview with Derry on Europe's pilgrimage sites for your radio show, podcast or magazine, please click here to contact.