Church in the Marshes - St Thomas à Beckett, Fairfield, Walland Marsh on the Romney Marsh in Kent. 

Limited edition of 31.

The tiny church of St Thomas à Becket has been surrounded by water for most of its life, isolated and inaccessible for much of the year until major building work in 1913 to save the structure and build a causeway. Originally built around 1200AD, this tiny church is the last remnant of a medieval village that has long since disappeared. The original timber structure was encased by brick in the 18th century, and only the original 13th century roof timbers can be seen in the otherwise entirely Georgian interior. St Thomas à Becket stands on the Romney Marsh, where people eeked out a living on the flat salt marshes they had reclaimed from the sea. This beautifully bleak landscape is steeped in a history of defending it from the sea and invaders, it is notorious for smuggling and treacherous journeys, and famous for the utterly resilient Romney Marsh sheep which have been exported worldwide.  

Printing Method Reduction Linocut. Hand printed using hand-carved printing blocks and a Victorian cast iron book press.

Approximate Size   Paper / Mount: 10 x 10"    Print: 8 x 8 "    Signed and printed on the front.

Paper  White smooth 280 gsm Bread & Butter printmaking paper with torn or deckled edges. 

Inks   Relief ink made from linseed oil and lightfast pigments.

Postage: UK over £20: free   EU: £6    Worldwide: £13  International orders may incur Import Taxes /VAT / handling fees in your country   

Each print is handmade and unique. Gradient colours and coverage may vary slightly, contributing to the charm of owning an original piece of art. 

When framing, please ensure that the print does not not touch the glass.