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Clovelly, Devon OP04926
CLOVELLY, Torridge, Devon. A view up the main cobbled street in Clovelly, with a donkey on the cobbles and a woman standing on the terrace of the New Inn talking to a man below. Donkeys are still used to transport goods up the steep cobbled street in Clovelly. Photographed by Francis Bedford. Date range: 1850-1900. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 10617183
Filename: op04926.jpg
Size: 4897 x 3581 (14.5MB)
Date: 26th January 2015
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
Owner URL: www.englishheritageimages.com
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned Victorian photographer Francis Bedford, captures the quintessential charm of Clovelly, a historic fishing village nestled in the heart of Devon, England. The cobbled street, steep and narrow, winds its way up the hill, lined with whitewashed cottages and traditional thatched roofs. At the foot of the hill, a donkey patiently waits, its burden of goods secured, as it rests on the uneven cobbles. Above, a woman in Victorian attire engages in animated conversation with a man on the terrace of the New Inn, a public house that has been a staple of the community for centuries. The New Inn, with its inviting sign and warm glow, beckons to weary travelers and locals alike, offering respite and refreshment. The scene is a snapshot of life in Clovelly during the Victorian era, a time when donkeys were still an essential mode of transportation in this hillside village. Bedford's masterful composition and use of light and shadow transport us back in time, allowing us to experience the unique character and charm of this picturesque village.
