St Michael and All Angels Church stands at the heart of a village whose influence has reached far beyond its borders. Here rest the ashes of T. S. Eliot, one of the 20th century's most influential literary figures.  We honour the pioneering explorer William Dampier whose writings and discoveries shaped our understanding of the world, and we preserve the legacy of families whose skill and innovation created the renowned Coker Canvas. These and other stories can be discovered in St Michael's and reveal a remarkable heritage — truly, a village that changed the world.