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Stanwell, which has won the South East in Bloom Urban Village award on a number of occasions, still manages to maintain the atmosphere of a village, with the graceful leaning spire of St. Mary's Church at the end of the Green forming a distinctive landmark.  Within the church is the ornate marble tomb of Lord and Lady Knyvett, who both died in 1622.  The tomb was sculpted by the 17th Century sculptor Nicholas Stone, and shows both husband and wife as life-size kneeling figures in period dress.

Within the High Street, along with the individual shops that are offered, two public houses date back to the 18th Century.  "The Five Bells" was recorded as being a tavern back in 1795, and "The Swan" is recorded as an inn (originally called "The Black Swan") in 1730.

Stanwell Village Fayre, which traditionally always took place on St. Augustine's Day, 26 May, appeared to be in danger of dying out because of the popular Bank Holiday Hampton Court Fair.  In 1992, however, the fayre, which takes place on the Green, was successfully revived, and continues to be a traditional village event.

The River Colne borders Stanwell Moor, which lies to the west of the village.  A number of mills were located in this area over the years because of the river, and the remaining land has traditionally been used for agriculture.  Even today Stanwell Moor is not densely populated and manages to retain the character of a rural community.
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