Yesterday we traveled to the village of Lacock, in Wiltshire, to meet up with friends. We were students together but for many years have lived in different parts of the country, so on the infrequent occasions that we get together it is non-stop talking! The village is deserving of far better photographs than are on offer here and I'll return and give it proper attention when some good weather comes.
There are many quirky old buildings. The village is unspoilt by any modern development and it is popular as a film location. It has been used for a number of Jane Austen productions, including 'Pride and Prejudice" and also for Harry Potter and various other films.The picture below shows a crew from the BBC recording an episode for the television series of 'Cranford'.
We had a long pub lunch
did a little sauntering about the streets, admiring the decorative houses,
before sitting down for a lot more chatting and a cup of tea!
Of course the advantage of visiting on a dull winter day was that the streets were quiet, there was no problem being seated to eat and parking was easy - can't promise any of that when I return in the summer!
Or as the French tourist I once heard describing it as, 'La Cock'.
ReplyDeleteWell, that's the French for you!
DeleteOh, I think your photographs are wonderful. There is so much visible texture. I would say it looks like something out of a movie, but as you point out it is. I love meeting up with old friends. I am always amazed how quickly the time and distance that once separated disappears. I hope you continue having a wonderful weekend. Bonnie
ReplyDeleteYes, that's just how it is with old friends. And thank you, the weekend was lovely - the sun shone!
DeleteLooks like you've stepped back in time.
ReplyDeleteWe watched the Cranford series here in Canada and thought it quite quaint. How fortunate that the buildings in this wee town have been maintained and it is still thriving. You live in a magnificent part of the world.
The village is almost entirely owned by the National Trust, which is why it has remained so completely undeveloped. "Quaint" is just the word to describe it!
DeleteGood company, good food and drink, good place....sounds like just about the perfect day! Never been to Lacock, but feel I must after seeing this.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that you would enjoy a day out in Lacock. There is plenty to see and a number of good eating places. Also a very tempting pottery - I resisted (this time!)
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