The Cross in Ruyton of the Eleven Towns.

nobody@ipernity.com (Amelia) — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 08:42:49 +0000

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The Saturday Self Challenge: "Using Fill Flash."
There was a fairly good sunset, so I decided to try this technique, although I very rarely allow flash. The result does show the structure of The Cross and the plants that surround it. I was fairly pleased that the sky remained fairly true in colour, and only The Cross was lit up. However, on the whole I prefer the photo without the flash.
It is worth looking at this photo in ORIGINAL size, to see why this village is so called.

Vicars' Close

nobody@ipernity.com (Amelia) — Mon, 29 May 2017 19:57:02 +0000

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Vicars' Close, in Wells, Somerset, England, is claimed to be the oldest purely residential street with original buildings surviving intact in Europe. John Julius Norwich calls it "that rarest of survivals, a planned street of the mid-14th century". It comprises numerous Grade I listed buildings, comprising 27 residences (originally 44), built for Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury, a chapel and library at the north end, and a hall at the south end, over an arched gate.
The Close is about 460 feet (140 m) long, and paved with setts. Its width is tapered by 10 feet (3.0 m) to make it look longer when viewed from the main entrance nearest the cathedral.

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The Cross in Ruyton of the Eleven Towns.

Vicars' Close