Aldington Church

Waterfield employed quick, expressive brushstrokes, contrasting detailed elements (such as the wagon) with more suggestive renderings, on worn paper that reflects handling over time.

Commissioned under the 'Recording Britain' scheme (directed by Sir Kenneth Clark and supported by the Pilgrim Trust), this work aimed to document threatened cultural and landscape sites during World War II.

Part of a broader wartime effort to preserve visual records of Britain's heritage, Aldington Church stands as a representative example of the scheme's focus on capturing endangered aspects of national identity.

Now housed in a collection like that of the Victoria and Albert Museum, the piece contributes to a historical archive of Britain's pre-war landscape and architectural heritage.