The beautiful Romney Marsh in Kent has much to offer visitors seeking a peaceful getaway–wonderful coastline, pastoral country landscapes, picturesque villages. It also has some fascinating historic churches that tell a story of the marsh’s isolated past. In this post,…
Appledore, Kent – A Walk in the Country
The village of Appledore lies on the edge of Kent’s Romney Marsh, not far from the East Sussex border. It may be small, (population approximately 750), but it is one of those delightful English villages surrounded by idyllic countryside. If…
A Piece of History on the South Downs
As you are walking through the South Downs, it is worth making a brief detour to visit a fascinating, and beautiful, piece of church history. Our first attempted encounter with the Church of St Mary the Virgin was while we…