St Clement's Church

During our recent trip to England, me being me and having a fascination with trains I wanted to take a trip on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. In the past when I have taken trips on this miniature railway I have started the journeys in Hythe. Fortunately for me the RH&DR timetable worked out that it would be best to begin the journey in the small town of New Romney. Just before we arrived in New Romney we passed through the village of Old Romney and there off to one side is one of the strangest looking, most picturesque churches I have ever seen. After our trip on the RH&DR I drove back to the church to photograph it. The light was a bit harsh, with the unusual English clear blue skys, but I was there and would do the best I could. St Clement's church dates back to at least the 12th century and the yew tree next to it is at least that old. This area of Kent is famous for the smugglers that used to dominate the local villages and rumour has it that the clergy and the church were also involved. Click on the image for a larger version.