Martyn Barr's book on Canterbury Cathedral’s stained glass windows has scooped a major national award.

Paintings in Light, published in association with Canterbury Cathedral, was runner-up in the children’s publication category of the Association for Cultural Enterprises’ 2014 Annual Awards.

The 56-page guide offers a fascinating insight into the history of stained glass and the stunning windows of Canterbury Cathedral. Paintings in Light includes chapters on the history of glass, how stained glass windows are made, the different types of window in the Cathedral and the stories they tell. The book also highlights the work of Canterbury Cathedral’s Stained Glass Window Studio. The book costs £5.99. It is available from the Canterbury Cathedral Shop, with £1 per copy sold going towards the Cathedral’s restoration appeal, or online from www.paintingsinlight.co.uk with free delivery.

Martyn Barr says: “I was delighted to hear that the book had received the ACE Runner-up Award. What was particularly gratifying was the fact that it was competing against entries from many of the top heritage and cultural organisations across the country, including the national museums, art galleries and gardens and major heritage bodies such as the National Trust and English Heritage.”