Looking across rain soaked fields past an oak towards the chimneys of the paper mill. |
Artichoke Inn, 15th century. Has an indoor well. |
Chartham Paper Mill. where specialist tracing paper is made. One of 2 mills worldwide that make this paper. A mill has been on this site since 1086, mentioned in the Domesday Book. |
The River Stour leads into Canterbury. There is a 3 mile path alongside it for walkers & cyclists. |
Known as Tumbling Bay where the river created by the Mill owner meets the original river. A favourite swimming haunt with local daredevils! |
Willow with storm damage littering the grass. |
St Mary's Church. Constructed around 1285 is Grade 1 listed.Made of knapped flint, it has one of the oldest brasses in the whole country |
The Green; many Grade II listed buildings are here. |
Swollen River Stour and graceful willow What is the history of where you live? Where do the paths lead? What trees mark the way? |