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Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

All Saints Church Maidstone will host a service of remembrance for the Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe, Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Maidstone, on Sunday 4 October at midday. The service is open to those wishing to pay their respects. 📸 © Press Association

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All Saints Maidstone @allsaintsmaidstone.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Why do we have a wooden shovel hanging on one of the pillars at All Saints?

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All Saints Maidstone @allsaintsmaidstone.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We are having our harvest festival this Sunday 4 October. Non-perishable food gifts would be most welcome at this service or at Archbishop Courtenay School on Wednesday 7 October.

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maidstonevicar.bsky.social @maidstonevicar.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Slightly dramatic scenes outside @allsaintsmaidstone.bsky.social's cafe this morning, as we discovered half a tree has fallen down, laying waste to trees, bee hives and tombstones. @maidstonebc.bsky.social aware though, and Things, I gather, are In Hand.

Yew tree branches on the ground. You can just see the edge of a broken headstone beneath.

Headstone lying flat on the ground with a yew branch behind it.

Section of a bee hive embedded in the broken end of a branch.

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The Visual Commentary on Scripture @thevcs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We're launching a podcast! Well, we're launching a podcast in a week –– but follow the link to subscribe and be the first to hear our initial two episodes: thevcs.org/bible-art-re... Bible & Art Reframed offers fresh dialogue on the world of scripture and the history of art.

Bible & Art Reframed

A New Podcast Series from the VCS Team

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maidstonevicar.bsky.social @maidstonevicar.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Too hot? @allsaintsmaidstone.bsky.social is still cooler than most places (without air conditioning)! No cafe in August, but the building is still open for visitors, and we're gathering for worship tomorrow at 10am 🎵🎶. All welcome 🤗. www.stphilipschurchmaidstone.co.uk/whatson

Picture of all saints church from (I think) up river.

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Harvey Kelly @harvey-kelly.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

St Nicholas Church, Leeds, outside Maidstone, Kent.

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Ritual Protection Marks @ritualmarks.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

These circles can be found on the north side of the late medieval parclose screen in All Saints church, Maidstone. they are not mason's marks. #history #archaeology #folklore

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All Saints Maidstone @allsaintsmaidstone.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

We are pleased to announce that The Revd Lindsay Llewellyn MacDuff, formerly Dean's Vicar Christ Church Cathedral Dublin, has been appointed Vicar at All Saints with St Philip and St Stephens Tovil. Lindsay will be licensed at All Saints Church by the Bishop of Dover on 2 June 2026 at 7pm.

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Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Maidstone is excited to welcome its new Mayor! 🎉 Join us this Saturday, May 16, as Cllr Brian Clark takes office. Don’t miss the civic parade with a Victorian carriage & live samba! More info: news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/26... #Maidstone #MayorMaking #CommunityCelebration

the Mayor's Carriage outside Town Hall on a sunny day with crowds of people

the 36 Engineers Regiment marching in procession outside the Town Hall in 2023

the Mayor's Carriage leading the parade through Maidstone Town Centre on a sunny day

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All Saints Maidstone @allsaintsmaidstone.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

A notable misericord at All Saints Maidstone depicts a cook with a hook and ladle: #woodenwednesday

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All Saints Maidstone @allsaintsmaidstone.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

The church tower has a ring of bells consisting of ten bells ranging from a treble of 5 long cwt 0 qr 26 lb (586 lb or 266 kg) to a tenor of 32 long cwt 0 qr 20 lb (3,604 lb or 1,635 kg).

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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The church of Borgund Stavkirke is one of the most beautiful in Norway 🇳🇴

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Lindsay @revteapot.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

News: ✝️

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This is the softest of circumspect declarations that, All Things Being Equal (ie all the proper checks being complete) I will, on or about the first week of June, become the Vicar of All Saints, Maidstone, with St Pip & St Steve Tovil, about which I'm Rather Pleased.

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Friends of Friendless Churches @friendlesschurches.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

From ruined church to stained-glass workshop, St Peter’s, Wickham Bishops in Essex is one of our greatest success stories. 1/12 📷 © Adrian Powter

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Nursing Standard :: RCNi @nursingstandard.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Former chief nursing officer for England Dame Sarah Mullally was today installed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. Read more about her journey from nursing to becoming Bishop of London. rcni.com/nursing-stan...

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Tomsprints @tomsprints.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

My favourite Annunciation image is the big East Window at St Andrew’s church at Wickhambreaux, east of Canterbury, in Kent. It’s by Arild Rozenkrantz, and from 1896. The colours and the details are just sumptuous.

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churchtimes.bsky.social @churchtimes.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Archbishop Mullally, who is visibly emotional, is installed as Archbishop of Canterbury in the Cathedra in the Quire by the Archdeacon of Canterbury #ArchbishopOfCanterbury #Archbishop106 #ABCinstallation #churchnews #churchtimes

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Mandeville was cavendish_maid 📎 🇺🇦 @mandeville24.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Watching the installation of Archbishop Sarah because it’s an astounding day to see a woman as the head of the Church of England an Anglican communion. Loving the amazing African choir from Norfolk. They were wonderful and the sound filled the cathedral. #ArchbishopofCanterbury

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churchtimes.bsky.social @churchtimes.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The Archbishop of York invites the Archbishop of Canterbury to make the Declaration of Assent and the Oaths

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churchtimes.bsky.social @churchtimes.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The Archbishop of Canterbury is due to be enthroned in Canterbury Cathedral during a service beginning at 3 p.m. today. We’ll be sharing key moments as they unfold. Follow for updates ✝️ #ArchbishopOfCanterbury #Archbishop106 #ABCinstallation #churchnews #churchtimes

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Canterbury Cathedral @cburycathedral.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Following her Confirmation of Election at St Paul’s on Wednesday 28 January, Sarah Mullally’s name was added to our plaque that lists every previous holder of the office. The whole process took Senior Stonemason Benn around 3 days to complete - from design, to carving, to filling and finishing.

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Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

📸 A historic moment in Kent! The Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr Martin Round, welcomed Mayors and Chairs from across Kent for a commemorative photo at Maidstone Museum as we approach the transition to unitary authorities. #Maidstone #MaidstoneBoroughCouncil

A group of Mayors are stood together, all wearing their chains of office. 5 women and 5 men, they smile at the camera. The bottom of a large portrait is visible in the background

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Marek Michalak @marekmichalak.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Visit to All Saints Church, completed in 1398, in Maidstone, Kent today. Fascinating church architecture and interior. Eight under-21s performed in the organ in the KCOA Organ Competition 2026. Great performances and music all around.

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Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

🔔 It's Mayoral Monday. The Mayor or Maidstone, Cllr Martin Round is back with a mini tour of Maidstone Town Hall! #mayoralmonday #mayor #maidstoneboroughcouncil

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morrismummer @morrismummer.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

It's random photograph time again. Maidstone, All Saints and the River Medway.

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Mark Culham @markculham.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Another Carracci Lamentation in stained glass. This time by James Powell & Sons (left). I compare it here with George Rogers (top right) and the original painting. Stained glass (left) 📷 Jelltex All Saints, Maidstone

Comparing a stained glass lamentation scene with another and also with the original painting. They are all the same design but with one or two differences here and there. The dead Jesus lies partly on the ground and partly in a woman's lap surrounded by lamenting women.

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Tomsprints @tomsprints.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

For Epiphany (today), here’s a nice 1859 window by William Wailes, from All Saints Church, in Maidstone. Oh, that wonderful Marian blue:

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All Saints Maidstone @allsaintsmaidstone.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Sir Robert Worcester, founder of MORI polls, lived at Allington Castle.

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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Next week the Maidstone Museum is celebrating Local Heritage Week with series of events - museum.maidstone.gov.uk/whats-on/eve... Tues 9th – Book Talk Wed 10th – Witchcraft Thurs 11th – Historic Buildings Fri 12th – Industries & Gin Tasting Sat 13th – Paper-Making Fri 19th – Local History Quiz

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Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

As a mark of respect following the sad news of the passing The Duchess of Kent, the flag at Maidstone Town Hall is being flown at half-mast today. The Duchess passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family. Rest in peace.

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Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

🏰 Heritage Open Days are coming to Maidstone! 🗓️ 12-21 September 2025. Join us for England's biggest celebration of history and culture. Find out what's going on here 👉 www.visitmaidstone.com/whats-on/her... #VisitMaidstone #maidstoneboroughcoucil #HeritageOpenDays #historicmaidstone

Image shows Archbishops Palace & part of All Saints Church from over the river Medway, Maidstone

Image shows All Saints Church, Maidstone

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Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Exciting news! ✨ The recorded lecture given by Dr Joseph Mason in association with our 'Sing Joyfully' exhibition has just been published on our YouTube! If you missed the lecture or are interested in musical manuscripts, then give this video a watch! 🎶

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Dr Joseph Mason: Notes from the archive: a tour through pre-modern music in Lambeth Palace Library.

On 31 July 2025, Dr Joseph Mason gave a short paper to introduce the exhibition 'Sing Joyfully: Exploring Music in Lambeth Palace Library'. In particular, he discussed a newly discovered piece of…

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All Saints Maidstone @allsaintsmaidstone.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

It has been our practice to fly a Saint George's flag from St George's day to Remembrance Sunday but we've had poor luck the last couple of years with broken ropes and now the flag is caught up in the weather vane.

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All Saints Maidstone @allsaintsmaidstone.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

The age of the building is not clear. 1395/6 is often cited as the date when the previous church on the site, dedicated to St Mary, was dismantled and completely rebuilt as All Saints.

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Chris Atkins @sleepingwell85.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

#CloudGrab captures amid trees and architecture looking out by the River Medway at Lockmeadow, Maidstone, Kent - 30.07.25 ☁️ (4 takes) 🌲 #skies #landscape #clouds #photography #trees #river #architecture ☁️

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All Saints Maidstone @allsaintsmaidstone.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

A tomb of Archbishop William Courtenay (1342-1396) is in the chancel. Originally it was a box tomb but was then lowered, and finally lowered to be level to the floor. Strangely, Archbishop Courtenay also has a tomb in Canterbury cathedral.

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All Saints Maidstone @allsaintsmaidstone.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

The large stone monument behind the altar is known as a Reredos. It was placed here by the Monckton family and was dedicated by the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1904. It is in memory of Herbert John Monckton who died in the South African Campaign on 4 Feb 1902.

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Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

🪻🌹🌺 The tiered planters in Maidstone town center are looking stunning in the summer sunshine, bringing a splash of vibrant colour to the Highstreet 🪻🌹🌺 #maidstoneboroughcouncil #maidstone #visitmaidstone #flowers #planters #highstreet

Tiered planter on Maidstone Highstreet with Petunias and other bright flowers on display

Close up of pink Petunias on the tiered planters on Maidstone Highstreet

Another close up on the tiered planters on Maidstone Highstreet, full of brightly coloured flowers in yellow, purple and shades of pink

Close up of purple and pink & yellow striped Petunias

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All Saints Maidstone @allsaintsmaidstone.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Many of the colours of the Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment colours are laid up in All Saints Church. These include the colours of the 4th/5th Battalion. The 4th Battalion's battle honours include the Defence of Kohima.

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All Saints Maidstone @allsaintsmaidstone.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

All Saints was established as a collegiate church by Archbishop Coutenay in 1395.

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Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Maidstone honors the 80th anniversary of VJ Day with a heartfelt service at Brenchley Gardens. "When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today." #VJDay80 #MaidstoneRemembers #LestWeForget #RoyalBritishLegion #Gurkhas #VJDay

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Tim Thomas @timofnewbury.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

All Saints, Maidstone by the river Medway, Kent.

Church in background with river in front. An angled pedestrian bridge support with turquoise lighted sections partially obstructs the view. Lockmeadow Millennium bridge.

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Kent Family History Society @kentfhs.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

We also have these records available, MAIDSTONE, All SAINTS MIs - Download covering 3,400 names taken from memorials inside the church and in the churchyard are available £2.50 www.kfhs.org.uk/maidstone-al...

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