Ivy Clad Collection (#2)

A general view of Hever Castle. 1938

An exterior view of 41 Christchurch Road in Sidcup, Kent. 1939

British soldiers at the Priory in St Mary Cray, Kent. 1939

Dartford inquest. 1936

The front of a cottage in Sevenoaks covered in ivy. 1938

St Nicholas Church, Middleton
Black and white print taken c.1899. Small church of ivy clad knapped flint and open belfry. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH5690/1

St Julians Chuch, Kingston Bucci
Exterior view of south side of chuch. Ivy clad walls including porch and bell tower. Single figure in foreground. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No

Ivy-covered house C015 / 7080
Ivy-covered house. Photographed near Carentan, France, in autumn

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"The timeless beauty of ivy-clad structures" Nestled within the historic grounds of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, stands a magnificent sight - the ivy-clad walls that exude an air of wisdom and tradition. Hornsey's St. Mary's Church is adorned with nature's embrace as vibrant green ivy gracefully drapes its ancient stone walls, adding a touch of enchantment to this sacred place. Outside their retirement home, grand elderly ladies bask in the gentle sunlight filtering through the leaves of towering trees, while nearby ivy-covered houses stand as a testament to enduring elegance. A charming house emerges from beneath a lush curtain of climbing ivy, creating an idyllic retreat where nature and architecture harmoniously coexist. The Rookery in Sutton Coldfield transports us back to 1942 with its captivating image - an ivy-covered house standing strong amidst wartime challenges; a symbol of resilience and hope. 6-10: As if straight out of a fairytale book, these five picturesque houses are enveloped by cascading tendrils of emerald-green ivy that seem to breathe life into their very foundations. Each one possesses its own unique charm and character while sharing in the ethereal allure created by nature's loving embrace. In Exmouth, Devon lies St John-in-the-Wilderness Church adorned with delicate strands of ivy that gently caress its aged stones; here tranquility meets timelessness in perfect harmony. Pevensey's Mint House stands proud against the backdrop of East Sussex countryside with its weathered bricks hidden beneath layers upon layers of verdant foliage - an exquisite blend between history and nature itself. In every corner across different locations throughout England, these stunning examples remind us why we are captivated by such sights – for they represent not only architectural beauty but also serve as reminders that even man-made structures can find solace and beauty in the loving embrace of nature.