Littlebredy is, as its name suggests, a small village situated in the Bride valley between Bridport and Dorchester, with a population of just 85. It boasts a lovely little church... Some very pretty cottages... And lovely grounds belonging to Bridehead, the mansion at the centre of the village...
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A Taste of #Cornwall
Spectacular beaches... The pretty village of Helford on the river St Michael’s Mount The fabulous Minack open air theatre, seats named for performances, with it’s stunning backdrop Looking out over St Ives, and the harbour at low tide and sunrise
Cockington ~ Picturesque Devon Village
A thousand miles away from Torquay in atmosphere and character yet less than a mile in reality. The old Forge, mentioned in the Doomsday Book, now a little shop selling horse brasses. A pretty little cafe..... ..overlooked by a tiny upstairs window A personalised thatched roof... A sneaky peek into someone’s beautiful garden This one … Continue reading Cockington ~ Picturesque Devon Village
Lacock, Historic Village in Wiltshire
The village is mentioned in the Doomsday Book and has been used as a film set for, amongst others, Cranford, Pride and Prejudice and a couple of the Harry Potter films. The older houses in the village date from the 18th century. The medieval church Lacock Abbey was established in 1232. Not an Abbey as … Continue reading Lacock, Historic Village in Wiltshire
Poppies at the Tower
Commemorating the centenary and paying tribute to British and Commonwealth soldiers killed in the First World War, ceramic poppies are ‘planted’ at the Tower of London, each poppy representing a fallen soldier. It’s a fabulous and moving sight.
Sherborne Abbey, Dorset
We visited here again today. The Abbey was founded in the year 705 AD by Aldhelm, the then Abbot of Malmesbury and is a gloriously Gothic structure which has been added on to over the years. In it’s lifetime it’s been a Saxon Cathedral, a Benedictine Abbey and now is a Parish Church. The Abbey as … Continue reading Sherborne Abbey, Dorset
Glastonbury Abbey
Glastonbury Abbey, the place where, if legend is to be believed, King Arthur is buried. King Arthur and Avalon Myths and Legends The other well-known legend is that of Joseph of Arimathea coming to the Abbey bearing the Holy Grail. Joseph of Arimethia The Glastonbury Thorn said to have taken root from Joseph’s staff. … Continue reading Glastonbury Abbey
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