https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/264668 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/105/57/EF/323415.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/264668 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:06:00 +0000 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:06:00 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697968 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-19,doc-52697968 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:45:00 +0000 2024-07-01T14:29:52+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697968"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/68/52697968.49428c43.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="164" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">St Augustine is unique and is reminiscent of the wooden stave churches of Norway. The bell tower is completely separate from the rest of the church, being made entirely of wood. Originally it was just an open wooden framework to support a single bell. This structure probably dates from 1260, which is when the current church was built.<br /> <br /> The church has of course been remodelled and enlarged several times over the years. The most interesting part here is the metal font on the right-hand side, as there are only thirty such fonts in England.</div> Brookland - St Augustine <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697968"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/68/52697968.49428c43.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="164" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">St Augustine is unique and is reminiscent of the wooden stave churches of Norway. The bell tower is completely separate from the rest of the church, being made entirely of wood. Originally it was just an open wooden framework to support a single bell. This structure probably dates from 1260, which is when the current church was built.<br /> <br /> The church has of course been remodelled and enlarged several times over the years. The most interesting part here is the metal font on the right-hand side, as there are only thirty such fonts in England.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697922 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-19,doc-52697922 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:58:38 +0000 2024-07-01T14:28:36+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697922"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/22/52697922.d1c5fffd.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="168" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">St Augustine is unique and is reminiscent of the wooden stave churches of Norway. The bell tower is completely separate from the rest of the church, being made entirely of wood. Originally it was just an open wooden framework to support a single bell. This structure probably dates from 1260, which is when the current church was built.</div> Brookland - St Augustine <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697922"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/22/52697922.d1c5fffd.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="168" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">St Augustine is unique and is reminiscent of the wooden stave churches of Norway. The bell tower is completely separate from the rest of the church, being made entirely of wood. Originally it was just an open wooden framework to support a single bell. This structure probably dates from 1260, which is when the current church was built.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697854 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-19,doc-52697854 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:58:33 +0000 2024-07-01T17:58:33+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697854"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/54/52697854.572c94a5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="81" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Old Romney, only aboun 3.0 km inland from New Romney, lies on what was once an island in the former estuary of the River Rother.<br /> <br /> The parish dates back to ancient times when Old Romney commenced the primitive settlement of Romney Marsh. St Clement's Church is built on an artificial mound to protect it from floodwater. It is thought the original church was built here in the 8th century.<br /> <br /> In the 11th or 12th century the Saxon church was replaced by an early Norman church, aisleless and with a square-ended chancel. It was enlarged in the 13th century. The present building, mostly of the 13th century, has a nave and chancel, and there are north and south chapels. There is a small tower, with south-east and south-west buttresses, in the south-west corner, and a north porch.<br /> <br /> The baptismal font is unusal. It is dated to "around 1300" and the upper part looks from the design and the colour a bit like a Tournai font, but it is made from rough local Purbeck stone. The adorned pillars seem to be younger.<br /> <br /> Two of the little men supporting the font.</div> Old Romney - St Clement <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697854"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/54/52697854.572c94a5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="81" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Old Romney, only aboun 3.0 km inland from New Romney, lies on what was once an island in the former estuary of the River Rother.<br /> <br /> The parish dates back to ancient times when Old Romney commenced the primitive settlement of Romney Marsh. St Clement's Church is built on an artificial mound to protect it from floodwater. It is thought the original church was built here in the 8th century.<br /> <br /> In the 11th or 12th century the Saxon church was replaced by an early Norman church, aisleless and with a square-ended chancel. It was enlarged in the 13th century. The present building, mostly of the 13th century, has a nave and chancel, and there are north and south chapels. There is a small tower, with south-east and south-west buttresses, in the south-west corner, and a north porch.<br /> <br /> The baptismal font is unusal. It is dated to "around 1300" and the upper part looks from the design and the colour a bit like a Tournai font, but it is made from rough local Purbeck stone. The adorned pillars seem to be younger.<br /> <br /> Two of the little men supporting the font.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697804 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-19,doc-52697804 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:37:02 +0000 2024-07-01T14:07:30+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697804"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/04/52697804.52c72e33.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="148" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Old Romney, only aboun 3.0 km inland from New Romney, lies on what was once an island in the former estuary of the River Rother.<br /> <br /> The parish dates back to ancient times when Old Romney commenced the primitive settlement of Romney Marsh. St Clement's Church is built on an artificial mound to protect it from floodwater. It is thought the original church was built here in the 8th century.<br /> <br /> In the 11th or 12th century the Saxon church was replaced by an early Norman church, aisleless and with a square-ended chancel. It was enlarged in the 13th century. The present building, mostly of the 13th century, has a nave and chancel, and there are north and south chapels. There is a small tower, with south-east and south-west buttresses, in the south-west corner, and a north porch.<br /> <br /> The baptismal font is unusal. It is dated to "around 1300" and the upper part looks from the design and the colour a bit like a Tournai font, but it is made from rough local Purbeck stone. The adorned pillars seem to be younger.</div> Old Romney - St Clement <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697804"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/04/52697804.52c72e33.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="148" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Old Romney, only aboun 3.0 km inland from New Romney, lies on what was once an island in the former estuary of the River Rother.<br /> <br /> The parish dates back to ancient times when Old Romney commenced the primitive settlement of Romney Marsh. St Clement's Church is built on an artificial mound to protect it from floodwater. It is thought the original church was built here in the 8th century.<br /> <br /> In the 11th or 12th century the Saxon church was replaced by an early Norman church, aisleless and with a square-ended chancel. It was enlarged in the 13th century. The present building, mostly of the 13th century, has a nave and chancel, and there are north and south chapels. There is a small tower, with south-east and south-west buttresses, in the south-west corner, and a north porch.<br /> <br /> The baptismal font is unusal. It is dated to "around 1300" and the upper part looks from the design and the colour a bit like a Tournai font, but it is made from rough local Purbeck stone. The adorned pillars seem to be younger.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697774 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-19,doc-52697774 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:58:43 +0000 2024-07-01T14:06:10+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697774"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/77/74/52697774.83e19e4f.240.jpg?r2" width="157" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Old Romney, only aboun 3.0 km inland from New Romney, lies on what was once an island in the former estuary of the River Rother.<br /> <br /> The parish dates back to ancient times when Old Romney commenced the primitive settlement of Romney Marsh. St Clement's Church is built on an artificial mound to protect it from floodwater. It is thought the original church was built here in the 8th century.<br /> <br /> In the 11th or 12th century the Saxon church was replaced by an early Norman church, aisleless and with a square-ended chancel. It was enlarged in the 13th century. The present building, mostly of the 13th century, has a nave and chancel, and there are north and south chapels. There is a small tower, with south-east and south-west buttresses, in the south-west corner, and a north porch.</div> Old Romney - St Clement <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697774"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/77/74/52697774.83e19e4f.240.jpg?r2" width="157" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Old Romney, only aboun 3.0 km inland from New Romney, lies on what was once an island in the former estuary of the River Rother.<br /> <br /> The parish dates back to ancient times when Old Romney commenced the primitive settlement of Romney Marsh. St Clement's Church is built on an artificial mound to protect it from floodwater. It is thought the original church was built here in the 8th century.<br /> <br /> In the 11th or 12th century the Saxon church was replaced by an early Norman church, aisleless and with a square-ended chancel. It was enlarged in the 13th century. The present building, mostly of the 13th century, has a nave and chancel, and there are north and south chapels. There is a small tower, with south-east and south-west buttresses, in the south-west corner, and a north porch.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697288 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-18,doc-52697288 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:38:24 +0000 2024-07-01T14:14:37+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697288"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/88/52697288.c5dc2d48.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="162" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Old Romney, only aboun 3.0 km inland from New Romney, lies on what was once an island in the former estuary of the River Rother.<br /> <br /> The parish dates back to ancient times when Old Romney commenced the primitive settlement of Romney Marsh. St Clement's Church is built on an artificial mound to protect it from floodwater. It is thought the original church was built here in the 8th century.<br /> <br /> In the 11th or 12th century the Saxon church was replaced by an early Norman church, aisleless and with a square-ended chancel. It was enlarged in the 13th century. The present building, mostly of the 13th century, has a nave and chancel, and there are north and south chapels. There is a small tower, with south-east and south-west buttresses, in the south-west corner, and a north porch.</div> Old Romney - St Clement <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697288"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/88/52697288.c5dc2d48.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="162" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Old Romney, only aboun 3.0 km inland from New Romney, lies on what was once an island in the former estuary of the River Rother.<br /> <br /> The parish dates back to ancient times when Old Romney commenced the primitive settlement of Romney Marsh. St Clement's Church is built on an artificial mound to protect it from floodwater. It is thought the original church was built here in the 8th century.<br /> <br /> In the 11th or 12th century the Saxon church was replaced by an early Norman church, aisleless and with a square-ended chancel. It was enlarged in the 13th century. The present building, mostly of the 13th century, has a nave and chancel, and there are north and south chapels. There is a small tower, with south-east and south-west buttresses, in the south-west corner, and a north porch.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697270 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-18,doc-52697270 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:49:11 +0000 2024-07-01T13:45:21+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697270"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/70/52697270.e3379e8f.240.jpg?r2" width="171" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">New Romney was one of the original Cinque Ports.<br /> <br /> In the second half of the 13th century a series of severe storms weakened the coastal defences and the South England flood of February 1287 almost destroyed the town. The harbour and town were filled with sand, silt, mud and debris. The mud, silt and sand were never entirely removed from the town, so today the church, has steps leading down into them from the present pavement level.<br /> <br /> As the orchestra was rehearsing in the church, we couldn't walk around, but we saw the interesting Gothic tracery window behind the orchestra.</div> New Romney - St Nicholas <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697270"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/70/52697270.e3379e8f.240.jpg?r2" width="171" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">New Romney was one of the original Cinque Ports.<br /> <br /> In the second half of the 13th century a series of severe storms weakened the coastal defences and the South England flood of February 1287 almost destroyed the town. The harbour and town were filled with sand, silt, mud and debris. The mud, silt and sand were never entirely removed from the town, so today the church, has steps leading down into them from the present pavement level.<br /> <br /> As the orchestra was rehearsing in the church, we couldn't walk around, but we saw the interesting Gothic tracery window behind the orchestra.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697266 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-18,doc-52697266 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:34:20 +0000 2024-07-01T13:44:16+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697266"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/66/52697266.438c6a09.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="167" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">New Romney was one of the original Cinque Ports.<br /> <br /> In the second half of the 13th century a series of severe storms weakened the coastal defences and the South England flood of February 1287 almost destroyed the town. The harbour and town were filled with sand, silt, mud and debris. The mud, silt and sand were never entirely removed from the town, so today the church, has steps leading down into them from the present pavement level.<br /> <br /> The main portal (see prev. pic.) seen from inside. The western part of the church is the oldest.</div> New Romney - St Nicholas <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697266"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/66/52697266.438c6a09.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="167" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">New Romney was one of the original Cinque Ports.<br /> <br /> In the second half of the 13th century a series of severe storms weakened the coastal defences and the South England flood of February 1287 almost destroyed the town. The harbour and town were filled with sand, silt, mud and debris. The mud, silt and sand were never entirely removed from the town, so today the church, has steps leading down into them from the present pavement level.<br /> <br /> The main portal (see prev. pic.) seen from inside. The western part of the church is the oldest.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697264 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-18,doc-52697264 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:20:34 +0000 2024-07-01T13:57:12+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697264"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/64/52697264.4f3361b7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">New Romney was one of the original Cinque Ports.<br /> <br /> In the second half of the 13th century a series of severe storms weakened the coastal defences and the South England flood of February 1287 almost destroyed the town. The harbour and town were filled with sand, silt, mud and debris. The mud, silt and sand were never entirely removed from the town, so today the church, has steps leading down into them from the present pavement level.<br /> <br /> Before the desaster, ships moored at the edge of the churchyard</div> New Romney - St Nicholas <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697264"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/64/52697264.4f3361b7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">New Romney was one of the original Cinque Ports.<br /> <br /> In the second half of the 13th century a series of severe storms weakened the coastal defences and the South England flood of February 1287 almost destroyed the town. The harbour and town were filled with sand, silt, mud and debris. The mud, silt and sand were never entirely removed from the town, so today the church, has steps leading down into them from the present pavement level.<br /> <br /> Before the desaster, ships moored at the edge of the churchyard</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697256 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-18,doc-52697256 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:50:18 +0000 2024-07-01T13:50:03+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697256"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/56/52697256.860b5f9e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="162" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">New Romney was one of the original Cinque Ports.<br /> <br /> In the second half of the 13th century a series of severe storms weakened the coastal defences and the South England flood of February 1287 almost destroyed the town. The harbour and town were filled with sand, silt, mud and debris. The mud, silt and sand were never entirely removed from the town, so today the church, has steps leading down into them from the present pavement level.<br /> <br /> Before the desaster, ships moored at the edge of the churchyard</div> New Romney - St Nicholas <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697256"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/56/52697256.860b5f9e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="162" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">New Romney was one of the original Cinque Ports.<br /> <br /> In the second half of the 13th century a series of severe storms weakened the coastal defences and the South England flood of February 1287 almost destroyed the town. The harbour and town were filled with sand, silt, mud and debris. The mud, silt and sand were never entirely removed from the town, so today the church, has steps leading down into them from the present pavement level.<br /> <br /> Before the desaster, ships moored at the edge of the churchyard</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697252 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-18,doc-52697252 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:26:07 +0000 2024-07-01T13:56:39+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697252"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/52/52697252.05e50296.240.jpg?r2" width="130" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">New Romney was one of the original Cinque Ports.<br /> <br /> In the second half of the 13th century a series of severe storms weakened the coastal defences and the South England flood of February 1287 almost destroyed the town. The harbour and town were filled with sand, silt, mud and debris. The mud, silt and sand were never entirely removed from the town, so today the church, has steps leading down into them from the present pavement level.<br /> <br /> Before the desaster, ships moored at the edge of the churchyard</div> New Romney - St Nicholas <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697252"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/52/52697252.05e50296.240.jpg?r2" width="130" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">New Romney was one of the original Cinque Ports.<br /> <br /> In the second half of the 13th century a series of severe storms weakened the coastal defences and the South England flood of February 1287 almost destroyed the town. The harbour and town were filled with sand, silt, mud and debris. The mud, silt and sand were never entirely removed from the town, so today the church, has steps leading down into them from the present pavement level.<br /> <br /> Before the desaster, ships moored at the edge of the churchyard</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697226 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-18,doc-52697226 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:22:34 +0000 2024-07-01T13:04:24+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697226"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/26/52697226.f08173f4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">As an important Cinque Port, Hythe once possessed a bustling harbour which, over the course of 300 years, has now disappeared due to silting.<br /> <br /> St Leonard's Church, originally built in the late 11th century, is situated on the hill. The tower at its western end was destroyed by an earthquake in 1739 and restored in 1750.</div> Hythe - St Leonard <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697226"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/26/52697226.f08173f4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">As an important Cinque Port, Hythe once possessed a bustling harbour which, over the course of 300 years, has now disappeared due to silting.<br /> <br /> St Leonard's Church, originally built in the late 11th century, is situated on the hill. The tower at its western end was destroyed by an earthquake in 1739 and restored in 1750.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697108 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-18,doc-52697108 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:00:25 +0000 2024-07-01T12:08:59+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697108"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/08/52697108.bd0a5353.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="169" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 7th century, Eanswith, granddaughter of Æthelberht of Kent, founded a nunnery in Folkestone. In the 13th century the village was part of the "Cinque Ports", which led to its development into a prosperous trading port. At the beginning of the Tudor period, Folkestone was granted town rights. As in other south coast settlements, smuggling developed here in the 18th century. The connection to the railway network in 1843 had a major impact on the development of the town. During the Edwardian era, Folkestone was considered the most fashionable holiday resort of the time, and was visited by members of the royal family and the English aristocracy.<br /> <br /> After two world wars and the boom in overseas package holidays, the town experienced a rapid decline.<br /> <br /> St Mary and St Eanswythe's Church stands near, where Anglo-Saxon princess Eanswythe had founded the nunnery. After this nunnery was destroyed a new monastery was built in 1138. The church dedicated to St Mary and St Eanswythe are the foundation of the present building. The building was destroyed in a fire in 1216, restored and extended in 1236.<br /> <br /> Parts of the building date from the 13th century, but it was largely rebuilt in the 19th century.</div> Folkestone - St Mary and St Eanswythe <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697108"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/08/52697108.bd0a5353.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="169" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 7th century, Eanswith, granddaughter of Æthelberht of Kent, founded a nunnery in Folkestone. In the 13th century the village was part of the "Cinque Ports", which led to its development into a prosperous trading port. At the beginning of the Tudor period, Folkestone was granted town rights. As in other south coast settlements, smuggling developed here in the 18th century. The connection to the railway network in 1843 had a major impact on the development of the town. During the Edwardian era, Folkestone was considered the most fashionable holiday resort of the time, and was visited by members of the royal family and the English aristocracy.<br /> <br /> After two world wars and the boom in overseas package holidays, the town experienced a rapid decline.<br /> <br /> St Mary and St Eanswythe's Church stands near, where Anglo-Saxon princess Eanswythe had founded the nunnery. After this nunnery was destroyed a new monastery was built in 1138. The church dedicated to St Mary and St Eanswythe are the foundation of the present building. The building was destroyed in a fire in 1216, restored and extended in 1236.<br /> <br /> Parts of the building date from the 13th century, but it was largely rebuilt in the 19th century.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697064 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-18,doc-52697064 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:21:51 +0000 2024-07-01T12:06:15+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697064"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/64/52697064.c1eea1c6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="155" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 7th century, Eanswith, granddaughter of Æthelberht of Kent, founded a nunnery in Folkestone. In the 13th century the village was part of the "Cinque Ports", which led to its development into a prosperous trading port. At the beginning of the Tudor period, Folkestone was granted town rights. As in other south coast settlements, smuggling developed here in the 18th century. The connection to the railway network in 1843 had a major impact on the development of the town. During the Edwardian era, Folkestone was considered the most fashionable holiday resort of the time, and was visited by members of the royal family and the English aristocracy.<br /> <br /> After two world wars and the boom in overseas package holidays, the town experienced a rapid decline.<br /> <br /> The British Lion is the oldest pub in Folkstone. It opened in 1460.</div> Folkestone - British Lion <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697064"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/64/52697064.c1eea1c6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="155" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 7th century, Eanswith, granddaughter of Æthelberht of Kent, founded a nunnery in Folkestone. In the 13th century the village was part of the "Cinque Ports", which led to its development into a prosperous trading port. At the beginning of the Tudor period, Folkestone was granted town rights. As in other south coast settlements, smuggling developed here in the 18th century. The connection to the railway network in 1843 had a major impact on the development of the town. During the Edwardian era, Folkestone was considered the most fashionable holiday resort of the time, and was visited by members of the royal family and the English aristocracy.<br /> <br /> After two world wars and the boom in overseas package holidays, the town experienced a rapid decline.<br /> <br /> The British Lion is the oldest pub in Folkstone. It opened in 1460.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697054 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-18,doc-52697054 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:00:45 +0000 2024-07-01T18:15:21+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697054"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/54/52697054.8c268d4c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="187" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 7th century, Eanswith, granddaughter of Æthelberht of Kent, founded a nunnery in Folkestone. In the 13th century the village was part of the "Cinque Ports", which led to its development into a prosperous trading port. At the beginning of the Tudor period, Folkestone was granted town rights. As in other south coast settlements, smuggling developed here in the 18th century. The connection to the railway network in 1843 had a major impact on the development of the town. During the Edwardian era, Folkestone was considered the most fashionable holiday resort of the time, and was visited by members of the royal family and the English aristocracy.<br /> <br /> After two world wars and the boom in overseas package holidays, the town experienced a rapid decline.<br /> <br /> The Leas Lift, installed in 1885, is one of the oldest water lifts in the UK. The lift operates using water and gravity. It has carried more than 36.4 million people since it opened.</div> Folkestone - Leas Lift <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52697054"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/54/52697054.8c268d4c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="187" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 7th century, Eanswith, granddaughter of Æthelberht of Kent, founded a nunnery in Folkestone. In the 13th century the village was part of the "Cinque Ports", which led to its development into a prosperous trading port. At the beginning of the Tudor period, Folkestone was granted town rights. As in other south coast settlements, smuggling developed here in the 18th century. The connection to the railway network in 1843 had a major impact on the development of the town. During the Edwardian era, Folkestone was considered the most fashionable holiday resort of the time, and was visited by members of the royal family and the English aristocracy.<br /> <br /> After two world wars and the boom in overseas package holidays, the town experienced a rapid decline.<br /> <br /> The Leas Lift, installed in 1885, is one of the oldest water lifts in the UK. The lift operates using water and gravity. It has carried more than 36.4 million people since it opened.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52696982 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-18,doc-52696982 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:10:21 +0000 2024-07-01T18:38:22+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52696982"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/82/52696982.2d9b32ea.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 7th century, Eanswith, granddaughter of Æthelberht of Kent, founded a nunnery in Folkestone. In the 13th century the village was part of the "Cinque Ports", which led to its development into a prosperous trading port. At the beginning of the Tudor period, Folkestone was granted town rights. As in other south coast settlements, smuggling developed here in the 18th century. The connection to the railway network in 1843 had a major impact on the development of the town. During the Edwardian era, Folkestone was considered the most fashionable holiday resort of the time, and was visited by members of the royal family and the English aristocracy.<br /> <br /> After two world wars and the boom in overseas package holidays, the town experienced a rapid decline.<br /> <br /> The mother of all seagulls</div> Folkestone <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52696982"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/82/52696982.2d9b32ea.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 7th century, Eanswith, granddaughter of Æthelberht of Kent, founded a nunnery in Folkestone. In the 13th century the village was part of the "Cinque Ports", which led to its development into a prosperous trading port. At the beginning of the Tudor period, Folkestone was granted town rights. As in other south coast settlements, smuggling developed here in the 18th century. The connection to the railway network in 1843 had a major impact on the development of the town. During the Edwardian era, Folkestone was considered the most fashionable holiday resort of the time, and was visited by members of the royal family and the English aristocracy.<br /> <br /> After two world wars and the boom in overseas package holidays, the town experienced a rapid decline.<br /> <br /> The mother of all seagulls</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52696972 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-18,doc-52696972 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:51:55 +0000 2024-07-01T21:04:07+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52696972"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/72/52696972.8abe75ed.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 7th century, Eanswith, granddaughter of Æthelberht of Kent, founded a nunnery in Folkestone. In the 13th century the village was part of the "Cinque Ports", which led to its development into a prosperous trading port. At the beginning of the Tudor period, Folkestone was granted town rights. As in other south coast settlements, smuggling developed here in the 18th century. The connection to the railway network in 1843 had a major impact on the development of the town. During the Edwardian era, Folkestone was considered the most fashionable holiday resort of the time, and was visited by members of the royal family and the English aristocracy.<br /> <br /> After two world wars and the boom in overseas package holidays, the town experienced a rapid decline.<br /> <br /> Who lives here?</div> Folkestone <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52696972"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/72/52696972.8abe75ed.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 7th century, Eanswith, granddaughter of Æthelberht of Kent, founded a nunnery in Folkestone. In the 13th century the village was part of the "Cinque Ports", which led to its development into a prosperous trading port. At the beginning of the Tudor period, Folkestone was granted town rights. As in other south coast settlements, smuggling developed here in the 18th century. The connection to the railway network in 1843 had a major impact on the development of the town. During the Edwardian era, Folkestone was considered the most fashionable holiday resort of the time, and was visited by members of the royal family and the English aristocracy.<br /> <br /> After two world wars and the boom in overseas package holidays, the town experienced a rapid decline.<br /> <br /> Who lives here?</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52696950 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-18,doc-52696950 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:07:51 +0000 2024-07-01T21:03:05+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52696950"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/50/52696950.cf0b8ba8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="141" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 7th century, Eanswith, granddaughter of Æthelberht of Kent, founded a nunnery in Folkestone. In the 13th century the village was part of the "Cinque Ports", which led to its development into a prosperous trading port. At the beginning of the Tudor period, Folkestone was granted town rights. As in other south coast settlements, smuggling developed here in the 18th century. The connection to the railway network in 1843 had a major impact on the development of the town. During the Edwardian era, Folkestone was considered the most fashionable holiday resort of the time, and was visited by members of the royal family and the English aristocracy.<br /> <br /> After two world wars and the boom in overseas package holidays, the town experienced a rapid decline.</div> Folkestone <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52696950"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/50/52696950.cf0b8ba8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="141" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 7th century, Eanswith, granddaughter of Æthelberht of Kent, founded a nunnery in Folkestone. In the 13th century the village was part of the "Cinque Ports", which led to its development into a prosperous trading port. At the beginning of the Tudor period, Folkestone was granted town rights. As in other south coast settlements, smuggling developed here in the 18th century. The connection to the railway network in 1843 had a major impact on the development of the town. During the Edwardian era, Folkestone was considered the most fashionable holiday resort of the time, and was visited by members of the royal family and the English aristocracy.<br /> <br /> After two world wars and the boom in overseas package holidays, the town experienced a rapid decline.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52696946 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-18,doc-52696946 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:46:26 +0000 2024-07-01T21:02:52+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52696946"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/46/52696946.ce40e423.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 7th century, Eanswith, granddaughter of Æthelberht of Kent, founded a nunnery in Folkestone. In the 13th century the village was part of the "Cinque Ports", which led to its development into a prosperous trading port. At the beginning of the Tudor period, Folkestone was granted town rights. As in other south coast settlements, smuggling developed here in the 18th century. The connection to the railway network in 1843 had a major impact on the development of the town. During the Edwardian era, Folkestone was considered the most fashionable holiday resort of the time, and was visited by members of the royal family and the English aristocracy.<br /> <br /> After two world wars and the boom in overseas package holidays, the town experienced a rapid decline.</div> Folkestone <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52696946"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/46/52696946.ce40e423.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 7th century, Eanswith, granddaughter of Æthelberht of Kent, founded a nunnery in Folkestone. In the 13th century the village was part of the "Cinque Ports", which led to its development into a prosperous trading port. At the beginning of the Tudor period, Folkestone was granted town rights. As in other south coast settlements, smuggling developed here in the 18th century. The connection to the railway network in 1843 had a major impact on the development of the town. During the Edwardian era, Folkestone was considered the most fashionable holiday resort of the time, and was visited by members of the royal family and the English aristocracy.<br /> <br /> After two world wars and the boom in overseas package holidays, the town experienced a rapid decline.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52696340 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-17,doc-52696340 Sun, 17 Nov 2024 17:57:08 +0000 2024-07-01T15:33:13+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52696340"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/63/40/52696340.3c2cde27.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="168" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">All Saints' Church was built in the 13th century to replace a Saxon church. It was enlarged in the 14th century.<br /> <br /> The present chancel and chapel are from the 13th century, with 15th-century east windows and a 17th-century porch. Most of the remainder of the church originates from the 14th century.<br /> <br /> The church consists of a nave, aisles and a chancel. The chapel is in the north-east of the church, a crossing tower with a two-stair turret. There are north and south porches. <br /> <br /> The interior</div> Boughton Aluph - All Saints <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52696340"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/63/40/52696340.3c2cde27.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="168" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">All Saints' Church was built in the 13th century to replace a Saxon church. It was enlarged in the 14th century.<br /> <br /> The present chancel and chapel are from the 13th century, with 15th-century east windows and a 17th-century porch. Most of the remainder of the church originates from the 14th century.<br /> <br /> The church consists of a nave, aisles and a chancel. The chapel is in the north-east of the church, a crossing tower with a two-stair turret. There are north and south porches. <br /> <br /> The interior</div> Martin M. Miles