AN author will be making a special appearance at Worc-ester City Art Gallery and Museum this evening to sign copies of his book The Churches of Worcestershire.

Tim Bridges lectures widely on church architecture and history and has gathered together a wealth of information in the revised edition of the book, first published in 2000.

Introductory chapters tell of the spread of Christianity across Worcester, the early development of churches and the major events that affected church building in the county, from new architectural fashions to political upheavals.

The bulk of the book covers some 270 churches. The Churches of Worcestershire is available in paperback from the Museum and Art Gallery shop in Foregate Street. Tim Bridges will be signing copies from 6pm.