This book charts the history of St Thomas' Church in Lancaster, England, since its establishment in 1841. It is about the church in its widest sense; it explores both "who we are" (the people) as church and "where we go" (the building), and looks at both "what we do" (the services) and "where we belong" (the congregations). It describes the lengthy and fruitful heritage of this particular Anglican church, as well as the inevitable trials and tribulations it has coped with. It is a story of dedication, hard work, and sacrifice by many people over many generations.

I am a retired academic with more than 30 years experience in university teaching, research and senior management in the UK. These days I enjoy spending time reading, writing, walking and travelling, but not all at the same time!