I wandered in to this village back in 2012 while tracing down some pillboxes along the Thames. I stopped off at St Georges church and took the time to look round it before carrying on with the task I had started out to do.
Go inside the church and it shows the church dates back a long time.
With wall paintings that date back to the 13th century
Graves up by the altar with crests on show some one of wealth was buried there.
On the wall in the chapel this memorial is hung which is to Edward Dore who it seems was well traveled.
Nearby s a war Memorial tp Frank E Hayes and Henry Hayes who were both killed in the first world war.
Here we look down the nave of the church from the chancel.
The Altar is a simple one with a small chancel window behnd
That depicts St George killing the dragon.
Either side is this material called Strawberry Thief by William Morris who's influence in restoring the church can be seen.
Going back outside to wander the churchyard you can see many old graves
And some newer memorials
Along with family ones like John Wells Brain his wife and his children who are buried in these two graves.
Not far away across the churchyard is the grave of William Morris and his family. Many people from all over the world come here to see it while visiting the Manor up the road where he lived.
Kelmscott is a peaceful and tranquil village by the Thames in Oxfordshire that is worth taking your time to visit if your in the area.
