The Chapel Paintings

The Chapel paintings are the result of quick intervention by the Friends of
Margate Cemetery. They were given use of the left hand chapel in the Margate Cemetery as the services for burials now take place in the right hand chapel.
Having obtained a lease on the building, the ‘Friends’ commenced an internal redecoration only to realise that beneath the plain surface was a fairly ornate
picture of angels to either side of the altar.

Careful work then continued and the salvageable parts now remain for visitors to see. Research by Mr. Alf Beeching has indicated that the local press reported in 1901 that both chapels were being renovated by a Mr. Gordon Hill. Mr. Hill had a painting,  and
song writing business at 27a Hawley Square, Margate while he lived himself at Albert Terrace. 

It is believed that his son Edwin took over the business and operated as a sign-writer at 1 Neptune Square. However, no record has currently been found to show why the angels were seen as appropriate or where the inspiration came from for the layout.