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Regarding the patronage of this church: The apostle Thomas, one of the twelve whom Jesus called into the inner circle of his disciples, is not often mentioned in the biblical writings of the New Testament. The passage probably best known to most Christians is the one following the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which has earned him the unflattering nickname "Doubting Thomas" in popular parlance. The Evangelist John reports on this in the 20th chapter of his version of the "Good News" (this is the translation of the word "Gospel"). This theme, of course, also provided an opportunity for dissemination in religious art throughout many eras, for example in one of Caravaggio's most famous paintings – if you're interested, see =>> https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Der_ungl%C3%A4ubige_Thomas_(Caravaggio)#/media/Datei:The_Incredulity_of_Saint_Thomas.jpg – The feast day of the Apostle Thomas in the calendar of saints is sometimes celebrated on July 3rd, sometimes on December 21st.

Harty Ferry nach Faversham

Four ferries previously connected the island to mainland Kent: the King's Ferry to Iwade, the Harty Ferry to Faversham, one from Elmley, and a passenger ferry connecting to the Port Victoria railway terminus on the Grain Peninsula.

St Thomas the Apostle Church or 'Harty Church' is a quaint grade II listed building dating back to around the 11th or 12th Century. It's a basic church in a remote setting and has no electricity.

The marshes and mudflats around Oare, Oare Creek and the Swale Estuary are important wildlife habitats. The range of bird species here is especially notable. The area is a nature reserve and has SSSI status. The trails around the edge are brilliant to run and the small road to the old Harty Ferry point is quiet which allows nice loops.

There are several wrecks along this shore of Oare Creek. Adds a bit of human interest to this otherwise remote feeling section of the Saxon Shore Way.

This is the Wreck of Pirate Steve. He sailed from Brighton on Faversham. Beached on the mud banks just along from the Quay. The Pirate ship broke apart when the Bilge pumps failed to empty its hull from the amassing of Silt and other marine life.

St Peter's church stands back from the bustle of Canterbury High Street, fronted by a small garden that seems to create an atmosphere of relative calm. The church is medieval, but its roots go back much further - the same can be said for much of Canterbury in truth! It is entirely possible that the medieval church was built on top of a very early church established for Christian citizens of Roman Canterbury.