Amanda Butler 1710287 Thinking Academically 1 I have chosen to read Medieval Graffiti: the lost voices of England’s churches, by Matthew Champion. I think the book is about the reasons for, and the meanings of the various obscure markings that can be found on the fabric of England’s churches. I expect the book will explain to the reader the history and meaning of the various scratchings and more elaborate carvings and artworks on the walls of churches, and show examples of these, and also provide the reader with an historical picture of the lives of those living hundreds of years ago.