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Gateway MCF01_02_0987
Filename: mcf01_02_0987.jpg
Size: 6552 x 4922 (6.5MB)
Date: 4th November 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: His toric England Archive
Source: His toric England Archive
Owner URL: https ://images .his toricenglands ervices .org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Gateway MCF01_02_0987
Sandy Hill Lane, Corfe Castle, Purbeck, Dorset. A man with a horse-drawn cart walking through a gateway above Sandy Hill Lane, with the ruins of Corfe Castle and the village in the distance
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Media ID 27968524
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1920s Gate Gateway Horse Drawn Transport Rural Landscape
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This print titled "Gateway MCF01_02_0987" by Katherine MacFee takes us on a nostalgic journey back to the 1920s, capturing a picturesque rural landscape in Dorset's Purbeck region. The image showcases an idyllic scene of a man with his horse-drawn cart gracefully passing through a charming gate above Sandy Hill Lane. As we gaze into the distance, the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle emerge, standing proudly against the horizon alongside the quaint village. MacFee's composition skillfully combines elements of history and nature, transporting us to a simpler time when horse-drawn transport was still prevalent. The presence of the cart adds depth and character to this already enchanting setting, reminding us of an era where life moved at a slower pace. The gateway itself acts as both a physical and metaphorical threshold between past and present. It symbolizes our connection to history while inviting us to explore what lies beyond its arches. The ruins of Corfe Castle serve as silent witnesses to centuries gone by, evoking feelings of awe and wonderment. Through her lens, MacFee captures not only the beauty but also the essence of this rural landscape; it is as if time has stood still for just one fleeting moment. This remarkable photograph invites viewers to immerse themselves in its rich details and imagine themselves stepping into this serene world from another era.
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