religious
George Gilbert Scott, 1175
Hayes Street, Hayes, BR2 7LH
A church with 850 years of history to explore. Records show that the church's first Rector arrived in around 1175. By about 1200, a nave, a short chancel, and the lower two-thirds of the west tower had been built.; the top third of the tower was in place by 1400. The building was enlarged to designs by George Gilbert Scott (north aisle, 1856) and John Oldrid Scott (south aisle, 1879).
Hayes (Kent)
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The historic Church of St. Mary, Hayes, Kent is open to all comers on Saturday 21 September (from 10am to 4pm) and Sunday 22 September (from 2pm to 4pm) for a series of bookable events, self-guided tours, all accompanied by tea, coffee and cake.