The Rossetti Memorial window © PE Blanche 2001 The Chancel and East Window. © PE Blanche 2001

The associations of this Church with Gabriel Charles Dante Rossetti, d. Easter Day Apr. 9, 1882, continue when we enter the building through the South porchway. To the left is a window (pictured left) commissioned by his Mother. The inscription under the window reads: "To the glory of God & in memory of my Son Gabriel Chas Dante Rossetti Born in London May 12 1828 Died at Birchington Easter Day 1882". The left portion of the window is a reproduction of one of Rossetti's own paintings of the families of Joseph and Zacharias keeping the Passover. The Nave is 94 feet in length and with the Aisles is 47 feet wide. A very large Church for one that was only a Chapel to Monkton until as recently as 1871. It seems that there was extensive additions and renovations to the Church during the period 1863 to 1873, being about the time that the Church obtained this separate status. It is probable that the South Aisle was also added at about this time although I cannot say for certain as the subject is not covered in the Church guide. However, a reproduction of a print of the Church in 1736 does not show this Aisle and as the majority of the glass is late Victorian, it points to the date of construction being contemporary. Also, the earlier box pews were replaced with the existing seating in 1863. The glass in the Eastern Chancel Window is also Victorian and represents the Crucifixion. The elaborately painted reredos was completed in 1883 having been designed by a Mr. Beasley and painted by N.H.J. Westlake. Many of the Saints and personalities associated with East Kent are represented here such as King Ethelbert, Queen Bertha, St. Augustine, St. Mildred and others. The Altar rails, which were added in 1938, are carved in oak also have representations of the twelve individuals shown on the reredos. Other items include a 17th century Pulpit, an Early English octagonal font and in the chancel a 16th century brass of Sir John Heynys on the wall where the organ stands. The roof timbers are not particularly old but were also replaced in the renovations of 1863. See also: The exterior of All Saints Church   The Quex chapel