The St Marks Murals, by Kitty Milroy
St Mark's Church, Upper Hale, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0JG
On the death of the Rev Andrew Milroy, the Milroy family came to live in Upper Hale in 1902. After training at The Slade School of Art, Kitty started work on the chancel walls in 1911. Using her faith and clear influences from the Arts and Crafts movement, she was able to realise her vision, completing the work in 1920. The paintings suffered a major catastrophe in the 1940s from water damage and over subsequent years deteriorated further until the position had become critical. In 2018, Rector Lesley Crawley & Nick Seversway, a local Picture Restorer, began raising funds for their restoration, leading to a full cleaning and restoration project carried out by the esteemed conservators Rickerby and Shekede. Following the restoration, the church gained Grade II listed status.
Hear more of the story of the Milroys, the murals and their conservation..
Timings
- Thursday 17 September:
- 14:00
- Saturday 19 September:
- 15:15
Location & directions
St Mark's Church, Upper Hale, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0JG
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Book online via the Farnham Society website
- Booking website:
- https://www.farnhamsociety.org.uk/hods2026
- Booking opens:
- 02 Sep 2026 08:00 AM
Accessibility details
There is a ramp leading up to the church entrance. The speaker will use a microphone system
Additional information
On Sat 19th Sept there is also a craft market in the church from 11:00 - 14:00
- Max number of people:
- 20
- Estimated duration:
- 0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
