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Village well MCF01_02_0672
Filename: mcf01_02_0672.jpg
Size: 6494 x 4919 (6.1MB)
Date: 19th 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
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Village well MCF01_02_0672
Brook Street, Shipton Gorge, West Dorset, Dorset. A view looking east along Brook Street, showing a horse-drawn cart and cottages in the background and a bucket beside a village well in the foreground
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Media ID 27957696
© Historic England Archive
1920s Horse Drawn Transport House Well
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to the charming village of Shipton Gorge, West Dorset, with this photograph from Historic England. Taken in the 1920s, this print captures a quintessential scene of rural life, showcasing the tranquility and simplicity of a bygone era.
The image features a horse-drawn cart making its way along Brook Street, while quaint cottages line the street behind it. The focal point of the photograph is undoubtedly the ancient well beside which stands an old-fashioned bucket. This humble well has likely been a vital source of water for generations of villagers.
The atmosphere is one of serenity and peace, with not a soul in sight except for the horses pulling their load. The surrounding landscape is lush and green, with trees swaying gently in the breeze. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and warmth, evoking memories of simpler times when life moved at a slower pace.
This beautiful print is not only a stunning piece of photography but also an important historical record capturing everyday life in rural England during the early 20th century.
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