Where Am I? No. 32 - Country Church

[cazza59]

Here's a photo of Northbourne house. I think that chapel is just off to the right, up that path. I'm sure I've seen a photo with that tree on it.
Pat

Wow, look at that place.  We seem to have a penchant for finding things connected to massive mansions and famous people! 

Caz

[cazza59]

I'm sure I've seen a photo with that tree on it.
Pat

Is that the green one?

 

 

(It's okay Pat, I think I know which tree you mean, the one standing by itself on the lawn).

[cazza59]

That's my kind of country estate! Very nice.

We have such similar tastes.  We could add this to our portfolio of Scottish mansions, just as a weekender! 

[Ruskie]

Yes Caz, I did think of you and "our" Scottish house passion when I posted that last comment.

[cazza59]

Who is good at using street view Google maps (I'd give it a go, but I can't get it to load at the moment)?  I'd love to see if we can get a shot of the church in relation to the mansion.

[cazza59]

Gosh, I'm making so many typing mistakes, it's a wonder you can understand what on earth I'm on about.   

Anyway, it's a shame we can't see the front of the man in the second photo as he does seem to have a similar build to the 3rd Baron Northburne (the Olympian's father). There is a photo of him on Google images.

The James' family history reads just like the notable families from the other WAI. We sure can find them! 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Northbourne

[Trishanne]

There is a photo taken in 1905 with a view of the church from the gardens, here http://www.eastrypc.co.uk/views.asp
I'll have a look at Google earth
Pat

[Jool]

It's a shame you can't go inside, but it would be worth the trek to Kent take some photos.
Caz

Here's a view of the interior Caz

http://www.kentchurches.info/church.asp?p=Betteshanger

[Trishanne]

I have been on Google earth and the church is where I thought it was [behind that green tree ] but for some reason I cannot post a link as I am a complete idiot when it is anything to do with computers.
Pat