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- Crytic clues: St Simon Stock reputedly lived and worked at Aylesford in the 13thC, hence the "stock" photograph. The shrine houses a fragment of his skull. The string of beads is of course a rosary. The Rosary Way has the stations of the cross around it.
- Obvious clues: The priory was founded in 1242 as the first Carmelite priory outside of the Holy Land. It was dissolved by Henry VIII in 1538, but the Carmelites bought the site and house back in the 1950s and built the current shrine.
The camera was located at:
- Nat Grid: TQ 72491 58923
- Nearest Post Code: ME20 7BX
- WGS84: 51°18'12"N 000°28'23"E or 51.3032930,0.4730749
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The grounds are beautifully kept and on a nice day are ideal for a gentle stroll. Money is requested for the car park, but there are no Blue Meanies or Yellow Peril, so it is on your conscience. As you approach the main shrine, there is the Peace Garden through the archway to your left. Walk past there and down the side of the shrines and you can wander around the tranquil Rosary Way. Note the fantastic array of white roses (well, as a Yorkshireman I would notice them) and the magnificent mature trees. There is superb access for wheelchairs/mobility scooters. Obviously, if there is likely to be a religious observance, consider carefully.
