John Crook is an independent architectural historian, archaeological consultant, and photographer. He has published many books on subjects ranging from the medieval cult of saints to the activities of William Walker the Diver at Winchester Cathedral in the early twentieth century.

PHOTOGRAPHY Please click on Photo Library to see subject categories and sample images. Other examples of John Crook's architectural images may be seen on the Winchester Cathedral picture gallery

BIBLIOGRAPHY For John Crook's publications, click on Bibliography

RECENTLY RELEASED!  The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty, Published April 2011. The history of this famous almshouse, with over 120 colour photographs by the author. To purchase your copy, click on John Crook, St Cross Hospital

NOW OUT! A new book on English medieval shrines : the first definitive treatment of this fascinating subject for over a century.

For further details, and to order your copy of this book (£39.95 in UK), click on English Medieval Shrines

You can read a few sample pages and evaluate the book more fully by clicking on this thumbnail:

MUSIC and DRAMA For some latest projects, visit

• Le Jeu de Robin et de Marion
• Tonus Peregrinus at Penshurst Place
• Between the Ears: Not in My Name