Years of research and details gleaned during recent renovations inform this beautiful book by Peter Blee, current Rector at the church which Bloomsbury artists transformed with colourful murals.

Duncan Grant, Vanessa Bell and Quentin Bell created extraordinary art in an extraordinary country church. Their murals combine a Bloomsbury sensibility with religious themes, and the art gives Berwick Church a unique place in the annals of art history.

Peter Blee's authoritative account draws on years of research and discussion with experts in many fields, uncovering new information and shedding light on the inspiration behind the commissions, as well as the process of creation and the religious significance of the murals.

Newly updated to include recent discoveries and recent additions to the decorative scheme in the church, the book is generously illustrated. Period photographs, reproductions of early sketches, and detailed images of the murals and artwork give the book a sumptuous feel and make it a delight to browse as well as to read.

Humane, charming and full of fascinating anecdotes about the Bloomsbury group and their friends, Peter's hardback book – signed by the author – costs £25.

We like the book so much, we have developed a special gift wrap for it. While limited supplies last, we’ll even include a unique handmade bookmark which can be clipped from the lacy ribbon to mark your place.

You can choose to collect the book at Much Ado, or let us post it to you.