Church of St Mary of Charity
Church of St Mary of Charity
4.5
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Jennifer
Ilford, UK8 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
It was a great event and amazing experience. Depending on whether you want to travel back to the town centre towards train station, aim for Church Street when going back, and use Tesco as your landmark. If you are visiting for a music event, refreshments will be served during the interval. I will definitely attend again (thanking the singers for serving apple juice together with white wine!). However, bring a shawl or an over coat because it is a big building and you might feel a draft after a while. The building dates back to the 13th Century and the front door makes the whole visit worthwhile (if you love medieval architecture). To see the original large doors that protected the building from inside was very impressive. The stained-glass windows were outstanding and added to the occasion as the choral singers sang. There are original steps and stoned floor paving everywhere; so be aware when walking around the building. Whilst I was waiting at the train station (every hour) and the sun started to go down the Church’s spiral lit up in blue; it towered across over the town standing out as the beacon of Hope.
Written April 15, 2024
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Boblamoon
Faversham, UK89 contributions
Nov 2012 • Friends
St Mary of Charity is a great escape for the noise of the town where the very fabric of the building ouzes peace. Take the time to sit here for a while and let pressures and worries fade away.
Written November 12, 2012
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BT3rd
Datchet, UK7,501 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
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.
Written October 26, 2020
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Clive B
Dartford, UK1,334 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Usually, open from 9am until 5pm, this is a an odd church because it is suitable for all ages. For the mature visitor, there is loads of history here, aside from the usual tower, stained glass, there are little gems everywhere if you look harder. Whilst for the young, the same can be said as this isn't just a place of worship, or of historic importance, it is also a genuine Pokemon Go Gym! Really.
Written December 22, 2017
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TinaQLD
Coominya, Australia65 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
A magnificent church with beautiful stained glass windows and an early 14th century painted column, and a very unusual crown spire. We went for the 10.30 sung Eucharist which was particularly moving in such a setting. The large flint church is set in an equally interesting graveyard. Also possibly the final resting place of King Stephen.
Written February 8, 2015
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Clive W
Orpington1,993 contributions
Aug 2021
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.
Written August 21, 2021
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111TWIGAMINHAAFRIKA
Bristol, UK7,773 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
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 photogenic inside and outside.
Long history, grand local church, beautiful to explore and local heroes honoured.
Very photogenic inside and outside.
Written March 25, 2019
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wendyanddavid536
Solihull, UK2,116 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
A huge church for a small town like Faversham, with large, wide transepts making the interior feel very open. Notable is the mediaeval painted pillar, the reputed tomb of King Stephen, some finely carved misericords, beautiful stained glass windows and the fascinating open spire.
Written September 5, 2018
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BriKH23
Manchester, UK186 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
What a wonderful church that has played an important role in Faversham's history. Sitting just slightly outside the hustle and bustle of town, St Mary of Charity is peaceful inside and out. The cemetery absolutely surrounds the church and it just made me want to know more about the people who lived here. Inside, the organ was playing, a lovely welcome! The stained glass windows are striking and beautiful. This place may have been important I'm the past, but it's still much loved by the people of Faversham today, with many taking a stroll through around or sitting and having their lunch in the tranquil setting. Definitely worth stopping in if visiting Faversham.
Written June 24, 2018
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Marco B
London, UK365 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
The biggest church in Faversham and well designed,pretty building,the spire of the church is one of the tallest in the country and is a landmark in the surrounding vicinity.I enjoyed both the interior and the exterior of the church.One end of the church was being renovated,when we visited.The church does not charge admission and has some very pretty stained glass windows.Well worth a visit.
Written May 12, 2018
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