Church Crawling

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Published: 08/09/2026

Updated: 08/09/2026

Just as the Lorax spoke for the trees, so Rachel Morley speaks for the churches of England.’ This is what the historian Tom Holland said about our Director, Rachel’s, book Church Crawling.

The book is a gloriously entertaining journey through England’s churches that reveals the collective memory imbued in their ancient walls and the marvellous treasures that can be discovered within. Rachel’s passion for churches, and expert knowledge, comes across in each page of Church Crawling.

She brings these buildings to life through their stories, her touching anecdotes, clever literary references, and above all else, a remarkable attention for the most wonderful details. And in doing so, she offers an alternative, encompassing and compelling answer as to why we should save our historic places of worship in this country.

But don't just take our word for it! The book has well reviewed in the press, and was The Times' Book of the Week in early September.

The book is available to order now - for options of where to buy, please follow the link below.

Buy your copy of Church Crawling

Rachel will be doing talks across the country too: this list will be updated as more talks are confirmed.

8 September: St Peter's, Ely, Cambridgeshire

9 September: Elim Church, Bath

10 September: St Mary's, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire

15 September: St Peter's, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire

16 September: St Andrew's, Holt, Norfolk

6 October: The Betjeman Society, St Andrew's by the Wardrobe, London

7 October: Brendon Books, Taunton

9 October: Bridge House Theatre, Warwick Words Festival