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St Georges Church, Beckenham, Kent
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St Georges Church, Beckenham, Kent
St Georges Church, Beckenham, Kent (south-east London). Depicted here before December 1790, when a storm destroyed the steeple.
circa 1780s
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This enchanting print depicts St. George's Church in Beckenham, Kent, a charming rural parish church located in the south-east London area, dating back to the late 1700s. The image, estimated to have been created around the 1780s, captures the essence of a bygone era, with its quaint country setting and peaceful scene. The church, dedicated to St. George, stands proudly at the center of the composition, its elegant stone structure adorned with intricate details and ornate carvings. The steeple, a distinctive feature of the church, is still intact at this point, adding height and grandeur to the building. The churchyard is dotted with trees, providing a tranquil backdrop for the scene. The print also showcases the rural surroundings of the church, with a narrow country lane leading up to it, and a shepherd and his herd of sheep in the foreground. The shepherd, dressed in traditional attire, is shown tending to his flock, while his dog keeps a watchful eye. The people of the community would have walked along this very lane to attend services at the church. The table and book lying on the grass in the foreground add an interesting detail to the print, suggesting that a sermon or prayer may have been taking place. The overall effect of this print is one of serenity and calm, transporting the viewer back in time to a simpler, more peaceful era.
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