Such a Silent Place

These photographs were taken in the redundant church of St Thomas a Becket Church in Capel and were sent to Tonbridge Daily by local photographer Shane Straeche.

Shane said 'it's such a silent place to have a look around, and also the guest book is a rather interesting read'.

He said the story behind the picture of the sheep was amusing as the animal actually escaped into the graveyard, and whilst it gave the church keepers the run around he was left to snap up some shots in peace.

The church is open to visitors daily from 10am to 4pm. At other times, during reasonable daylight hours, it is possible to call at the white farmhouse opposite for the key. 

It is believed that Thomas Becket preached either in the church, or under a yew tree in the churchyard.

 

Stained Glass Window c 1905

13thc wall painting depicting Biblical scenes