Hello CPrice,
For English muffins, the most outstanding recipe I've found is from Alan 
Zelt, who posts regularly to alt.bread.recipes.  This is as close to 
Thomas' as I've found.  9-hour process, and worth every minute.
The recipe is here:
<http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&frame=right&th=b7661345671e315b&se
ekm=3C48C60B.B4D1BFC7%40worldnet.att.netFINNFAN#link3>
For English muffin bread, I prefer Bernard Clayton's in The Complete Book 
of Breads (I believe that's the title).  Stringy batter, open crumb, firm 
chew, small loaves.  Delicious.
Rick Krall