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Pond MCF01_02_0405
Filename: mcf01_02_0405.jpg
Size: 6432 x 4906 (7.6MB)
Date: 17th October 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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Pond MCF01_02_0405
Chorleywood Common, Chorleywood, Three Rivers, Hertfordshire. A view of Chorleywood Common, showing a pond in the foreground and a cottage, trees and telegraph pole in the background
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Media ID 26935721
© Historic England Archive
1910s House Picturesque Pond Waterscape Common Land
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print by Katherine MacFee takes us back in time to the serene beauty of Chorleywood Common in Hertfordshire during the 1910s. The image showcases a picturesque waterscape, with a tranquil pond stealing the foreground and reflecting the surrounding natural splendor. The crystal-clear water mirrors the vibrant colors of nature, creating a mesmerizing scene that invites you to immerse yourself in its tranquility. In the background, we catch a glimpse of a charming cottage nestled among towering trees. Its quaint presence adds an element of rustic charm to this idyllic setting. Standing tall beside it is an old telegraph pole, serving as a reminder of how communication has evolved over time. Chorleywood Common itself is depicted as common land - an area accessible to all members of society for recreational purposes. This photograph captures its unspoiled beauty before urbanization took hold, preserving this moment forever within its frame. Katherine MacFee's skillful composition transports us into another era, where life moved at a slower pace and nature was cherished and celebrated. It serves as both a visual testament to our shared history and an invitation for us to appreciate the timeless allure found within our own surroundings.
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