Village Life

I drive through here whenever I need to catch a train, but have never stopped to look in the churchyard or around the village. A rail crash, in 1865,is a significant event in the history of the village. Charles Dickens, who was on board, was affected by the incident for the rest of his life.The church dates back from the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building.

[Walks @ 7]

Very quaint and love the varied textures. The history is interesting too. A stroll here would soothe the soul.

[Catherine]

@joysabin Thank you. My stroll through the churchyard was very soothing.

[Islambad]

Wow looks beautiful - glad you stopped to take this - what is this place?

[Catherine]

@islambad It is Staplehurst - has some very old buildings.

[Islambad]

@megpicatilly Lovely - thank you.

[Dawn]

A lovely image and enjoyed info too

[FBailey]

So you're in Kent too! I've never been to Staplehurst, looks well worth a visit

[The Intermittent Photographer aka Blue Rose]

Pretty. Love Kent - used to live in Marden

[Catherine Otley]

Charming street scene. Love the tile hung facades.

[Laurie E Wilson]

Gorgeous detail

[Francisca Perez]

Wow, great shot, lively

[Catherine P]

This is a lovely scene. Great colour processing and such a good pov

[Jennifer]

lovely shot

[Chillen]

Little England. Lovely Catherine.

[Sue]

Lovely shot of Staplehurst, which is a place it is very easy to just drive through. In all the years I lived in Cranbrook, I don't think I ever visited the church.

[leggzy]

It looks a gorgeous little village

[Catherine]

@fbailey Where are you in Kent?

[Catherine]

@bluerose15 That's not far from me - I am in Cranbrook.

[Catherine]

@dawnee @laurieewilson @francisperezs @cmp @jesperani @chillen @leggzy Thank you - really appreciate all your comments.

[Catherine]

@suesouthwood I have been meaning to but as you say, tend to only drive through. Decided it was time!!

[FBailey]

@megpicatilly Little village just outside of Dover. Surrounded by fields, no shop, pub or bus service!