The Tapestry
The seven steps of the Tapestry represent 700 years of recorded history at St. George's Church, Hanworth.
A thousand year old Yew Tree dominates the South Porch and West End. The moat in step 1 (still visible) surrounding a settlement now named Hanworth, from the Saxon 'Hane Worde' meaning a small village, indicates a much older history.
Steps 2 to 5 are of the medieval church and its Royal Patrons. These are represented by Henry VIII, Mary Tudor (who lived in Hanworth Palace as a child) and Queen Elizabeth, who is mounting her pony from the mounting block - now in Tudor Court (buildings which are adjacent to St. George's Church).
Step 6 represents the fire of 1797 when the Manor House was burnt down and the present Church building, which was rebuilt to a design by James Wyatt in 1812.
Step 7 commemorates the vigorous aircraft industry on and around Hanworth Park during the 1930's.
