St Mary of Charity Church

Fascinating painted pillar

Very impressive architecture and internal decoration. The painted pillar was fascinating and clearly explained. The people were very friendly and helpful. Well worth a visit for up to an hour.

Quaint

Popped over from King Henry IV at Canterbury Cathedral to see the church that has a dedication to King Stephen, but it was closed. Looked round the interesting graveyard instead.

A King, Medieval Painting, And A Monkey Playing a Doctor

I visited on a spring day 2019 as I wanted to see the reputed burial place of King Stephen (reigned 1135-1154), of the few English monarchs not buried in London or Windsor, so the church already has a...

Well worth a visit

This church looks stunning form the exterior and the interior doesn't disappoint. The highlight is the medieval painted column which is hard to believe that is over 600 years old.

Much to explore...

From creative studios head down church street and there stands St Mary of charity church, grand tower et al. Long history, grand local church, beautiful to explore and local heroes honoured. Very ph...