Long ago, in the village of Canewdon, there once lived a giant. Having decided to be Christian, the giant decided to live a life of charity. He moved to live near a large river where he would carry people across on his back. When ever anyone wanted to cross the river, they just asked the giant to carry them over. After doing his work for many years, one night a small child asked for passage. As the giant made his way through the waters, wading through the rushing currents with the child on his back, he was tired and bowed his head. The child then said, "you have carried the weight of the world and of Him who made the world." Ever since this night, it became known that the giant's name was Christopher which means Christ bearer.
Visitors to St Nicholas Canewdon church will find a painting on the wall that depicts a giant man. On his shoulder is the image of the small child, which if you look closely is actually the Christ child. Remembered for all time, this gentle giant remains a fond memory for those who know his tale.
Visitors to St Nicholas Canewdon church will find a painting on the wall that depicts a giant man. On his shoulder is the image of the small child, which if you look closely is actually the Christ child. Remembered for all time, this gentle giant remains a fond memory for those who know his tale.