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Mill Pond, Grantchester a074220
Filename: aa074220.jpg
Size: 4345 x 4333 (6.4MB)
Date: 13th February 2008
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
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Mill Pond, Grantchester a074220
MILL POND, Grantchester Road, Grantchester, Cambridgeshire. A view north-west across the Mill Pond beside Grantchester Road in Grantchester, South Cambridgeshire, looking towards the early-eighteenth century Mill House in the background, and with two boys watching the mill stream in the foreground. Photographed by John Gay in 1960
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Mill Pond, Grantchester: A Tranquil Scene of Rural Life by John Gay (1960) This evocative photograph, captured by John Gay in 1960, offers a serene and timeless glimpse into the picturesque village of Grantchester in South Cambridgeshire. The image focuses on the Mill Pond, a tranquil body of water nestled beside Grantchester Road. The pond's calm surface reflects the early-eighteenth century Mill House in the background, its elegant silhouette standing proud against the sky. Two young boys, dressed in clothes reminiscent of the era, are seen in the foreground, their eyes fixed on the mill stream. Their fascination with the gentle flow of water mirrors the enduring allure of nature that has captivated generations. The scene is one of simple pleasures, where the passage of time seems to stand still. The Mill Pond, with its surrounding greenery and the Mill House, is a testament to the rich history and charm of rural England. The photograph, taken by the renowned photographer John Gay, invites us to pause and appreciate the beauty and serenity of this idyllic scene. It serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring connection between people and the natural world, a bond that transcends the test of time.
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