Abbotsbury, Down the Hill

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Abbotsbury, Down the Hill

A look at the houses down the hill in Abbotsbury, Dorset, England. In the 11th century King Canute rewarded the services of Orca, his steward, with land in Abbotsbury, Portesham and Hilton. It’s believed there was already a religious community in Abbotsbury, and Orca and his wealthy wife Tola built an Abbey here. The Abbey dominated life in Abbotsbury for 500 years, but was destroyed in the dissolution. The barn survived and is the largest thatched building in the world.
Until the dissolution, Abbotsbury would have been one of the most important villages in the county, and the settlement is laid out around a wide market area. After the decline of its monastery, Abbotsbury became the quiet village it is today.
In 1664, during the English Civil War, Roundheads and Cavaliers clashed at Abbotsbury. Cavaliers besieged the Roundheads in the church tower of St. Nicholas’ church, which still bears the scars of musket fire.
During the Second World War, the coastal front was fortified and defended as a part of British anti-invasion preparations of World War II. Later, the Fleet was used as a machine gun training range, and Bouncing bombs were tested there, for the Dambuster sortie (Operation Chastise). More info

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Abbotsbury, Down the Hill by A90Six
Abbotsbury, Down the Hill by A90Six
  • Agnes McGuinness

    Agnes McGuinness

    Really gorgeous and unique work, Tony. Dorset must be one of the prettiest counties. Agnes xx

  • A90Six replied

    It is a beautiful place, but then everwhere has it’s own beauty if only we have the eyes to see it – apart form Willesden in Northwest London and a particularly drab area close to Mount Entoto in Addis Ababa.
                                            :) Tony.

  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER

    Beautfiul image, and i so love reading the words you add to your images. Tony….......anna ; ).

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks Anna!
                                            :) Tony.

  • Lindsay Oram

    Lindsay Oram

    Wow. Love it :) great HDR

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks Lindsay! Is that a Wow or a Wo
                                            :) Tony.

  • Pip Gerard

    Pip Gerard

    very beautiful. love the winding road. And the colours of the cobbles are wonderful.

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks Pip!
                                            :) Tony.

  • down23

    down23

    Awesome!!!!

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks Robbi!
                                            :) Tony.

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Great work, Tony!

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks Béla!
                                            :) Tony.

  • Paulette x

    Paulette x

    This is just perfection – edit, composition, lighting, colour …........

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks Px!
                                            :) Tony.

  • sigfusson

    sigfusson

    Like I said…you need to put a calendar together of these shots. All outstanding – the treatment is both gorgeous and so condusive to the charm and history of these great little places you’ve shown us! Cheers, s.

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks Sandra! I don’t think I have enough yet for a calendar, maybe some place mats!
                                            :) Tony.

  • carlotta peacock

    carlotta peacock

    Brilliant hon xxxxxxxxxxxx

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks Carlotta!
                                            :) Tony.

  • sigfusson

    sigfusson

    Here’s the list of 12 for your calendar:
    #1
    #2
    #”3:http://www.redbubble.com/people/a90six/art/2238075-2-low-quay
    #4
    #5
    #6
    #7
    #8
    #9
    #10
    #11
    #12
    There now, you see…all your work has been done for you. LOL
    Cheers, S.

  • A90Six replied

    You proved my point! Seven street scenes (at a push), a house, a derelict house interior, a bridge and a waterway does not a theme make! And I’m still short a cover image! I’ll be better prepared next year!
                                            :) Tony.

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Brilliant work Tony!! Congratulations on your feature – so deserving!! :o)

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks Marilyn!
                                            :) Tony.

  • syd baker

    syd baker

    Once again, love the quiet village idea, especially typing this in small cubicle inside large corporation downtown in large city, maybe I’ll get lucky!

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks syd! I hope that’s not one of those small cubicles with a roll of soft paper hanging on the wall!
                                            :) Tony.

  • sigfusson

    sigfusson

    It’s your style that is the key here Tony, not an anal specific theme – all these images are of charming structures with your signature style of treatment on each one – all gorgeous and still within a themed syle perameter. Loosen those trousers a bit T! LOL….Cheers, S.

  • syd baker

    syd baker

    Yikes! Noo, my cube has a regular seat, comfy, and the sounds are different…

  • A90Six replied

    Phew!

  • Christian Hartung

    Christian Hartung

    great work love the treatment you have used, well done

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks Christian!
                                            :) Tony.

  • Nan Engen

    Nan Engen

    Beautiful picture, it is a lovely place! My cousin lives near Weymouth and the last time I was home, I remember going to a great pub in Abbotsbury.

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks Nan! It was mt first visit to Abbotsbury. We were only passing through town heading for the swannery, but pulled over so I could get a few shots. The swannery was, unfortunately, closed, so we just had a quick run around in the shingle on Chesil Beach.
    :) Tony.

  • Paul Woloschuk

    Paul Woloschuk

    Beautifully done.

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks Paul!
                                            :) Tony.

  • Steve Liptrot

    Steve Liptrot

    Excellent work mate!

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks Steve!
                                            :) Tony.

  • clgoldfine

    clgoldfine

    i love what you’ve done with this shot, i miss the charming villages of england since i moved to states

  • A90Six replied

    Thank you! Don’t worry, there still there and have hardly changed at all.
                                            :) Tony.

  • JDNarts

    JDNarts

    A truly lovely image; nice capture! Hard to believe there’s still houses with thatched roofs there!

  • A90Six replied

    Thank you! There are thousands upon thousands of thatched houses in small villages all around the country. Many people retain them to keep the look, many are unable to change them even if they wanted to. The buildings may be protected and local laws prevent them being changed. A thatch will last thirty years – a good thatch, fifty years – and they look so cute!
                                            :) Tony.

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    Wow! How beautiful this is. Truly a work of art. An inspiration for sure and an instant favorite for me.

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks Marjorie for the comment and the fave.
                                            :) Tony.

  • Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek

    Eva and Klaus ...

    Fantastic work!!!

  • A90Six replied

    Thank you E&K!
                                            :) Tony.

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!! Absolutely fantastic image. I went to Abbotsbury last year to the swannery. This is superb work Tony.

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks Lyn! That’s where we were heading too, but it was closed. As usual, I never miss an opportunity to jump out of the car and start snapping, much to the chagrin of the locals and other road users!
                                            :) Tony.

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    Ooooh, this is just fabulous!! I would love to be walking through this town. Totally gorgeousf and beautifully captured. Perhaps you would like to join our new group Cottage Style. I can see that you are drawn to this as well, for this image would be so perfect!!! cottage-style

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks Marjorie! This and a few others already added.
                                            :) Tony.

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    stunning work Tony, instant favor

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks Luda!
                                            :) Tony.

  • Milos Markovic

    Milos Markovic

    Marvelous scene.

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks Milos!
    :) Tony.

  • timcorke

    timcorke

    gorgeous capture of a lovely village
    your photos are an inspiration

  • A90Six replied

    Thanks Tim! Too kind!
    :) Tony.

  • Keith G. Hawley

    Keith G. Hawley 26 days ago

    Great shot! These buildings look like they have been here forever. So much history in them too I woulld imagine.. Nicely captured.

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