Vicar suggests church is unsuitable location for sexually explicit photoshoots

A vicar has suggested a sex worker, who posed naked in a church for a series of sexually explicit photos, should find a more "suitable location" to be photographed. The woman, known only as Gemma, had posted the pictures of herself nude inside Bartholomew Church, Goodnestone, Faversham, Kent, as well as outside in broad daylight on a person's grave, to an escort website to entice would-be clients.

The 22-year-old from Margate, offers 'domination and sensual fetish sessions'. Reverend Andy Bawtree said: "Although God made the human body a beautiful thing, there is a time and a place for it. I think this is just sad that this young lady has decided to use the church, which is a big part of the community as it houses the post office, in this manner. It's a place of joy and worship."



The church which Gemma, who describes herself as a "filthy little whore", posed in is grade I listed and was built in the 15th century. Some of the building dates back to medieval times and it is situated near a primary school and a pub.

A spokesman for Churches Conservation Trust, which manages the building, said: "We're very sorry to hear pictures of this nature have been taken at our church without our permission. Our churches are open to all as heritage attractions and places of peace and calm. We expect visitors to treat the buildings with the respect they deserve, as well as being respectful of the local community and their use of these buildings."