I remember I also enjoyed the bits about the Tractarians and John Henry Newman in "Eminent Victorians"! It's interesting to see biographical writing that's less stuffy and hero worship-like (and, sometimes, very cynical and funny!)

I've now fallen into one of my periodic 'I LOVE the Victorians :D and I want to read Victorian books and absolutely nothing else for the rest of the year :D :D' moods.

I'm sure it will lead to lots of interesting books reviews! :D