Strange weather at Winchelsea beach. Warm and misty-the sun trying to get through, and a few people with a wind shelter in the distance.
I haven't been to Winchelsea before. It is quite near Rye and the town itself is some distance from the sea, since the harbour silted up over 400 years ago. It was called New Winchelsea when established 700 years ago, to replace the original Winchelsea, which now lies beneath the sea. It is a lovely place. Medieval and later buildings mix, and the church is a beautiful half ruined building. There was hardly anyone about. A couple of tourists taking photos like me, and a couple of locals washing cars and such everyday activities. As I was walking around, I couldn't help feeling that the cars were spoiling the pretty views. Mine included! I have not included any in my pictures.
I haven't been to Winchelsea before. It is quite near Rye and the town itself is some distance from the sea, since the harbour silted up over 400 years ago. It was called New Winchelsea when established 700 years ago, to replace the original Winchelsea, which now lies beneath the sea. It is a lovely place. Medieval and later buildings mix, and the church is a beautiful half ruined building. There was hardly anyone about. A couple of tourists taking photos like me, and a couple of locals washing cars and such everyday activities. As I was walking around, I couldn't help feeling that the cars were spoiling the pretty views. Mine included! I have not included any in my pictures.
7 comments:
Interesting - it clearly has a distinctive character of its own. Isn't it one of the Cinque Ports? I must pay a visit...
Yes it is, and it has. What was so nice was how quiet it was. For somewhere so lovely and to have it almost to myself!
Oh I wish I had gone with you- What a dreamy place- so much history and texture! Delightful!
That would have been lovely Linda Sue!
What an awesome post! Thank you! To my Sydney, Australian eyes it all looks so exotic and ancient!
It looked quite like that to my English eyes!
LOVING these views of pretty Winchelsea! Another place to add to our to-see list, it looks like... ;o) Happy Day, Sarah ((HUGS))
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