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Puddletown / Dorset / 1910

Puddletown, Dorset (the model for Weatherbury in Thomas Hardys novel, Far From the Madding Crowd)

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Dorset Flock Madding Roof Sheep Thatched


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EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this evocative photograph of Puddletown, Dorset, taken in the year 1910. This quintessential English scene serves as a captivating reminder of the rural charm and history that has long inspired the imagination. Puddletown, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Dorset, is renowned for its rich history and connection to Thomas Hardy's beloved novel, "Far From the Madding Crowd." The village, which served as the model for Hardy's fictional Weatherbury, is a living testament to the enduring beauty and tradition of rural England. In this photograph, a large crowd has gathered on the cobblestone streets, their umbrellas raised against the drizzle that falls gently from the heavens. The thatched roofs of the village houses, huddled together against the elements, are a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the people who have called this place home for generations. The lush green fields that surround the village are dotted with the black and white faces of sheep, their flocks tended to by shepherds in traditional attire. The scene is one of simple, pastoral life, where the rhythms of nature and the passage of time are inexorably intertwined. As you gaze upon this photograph, it is easy to be transported back to a simpler time, a time when life moved at a slower pace and the beauty of the natural world was a constant source of inspiration. The history and tradition of Puddletown and Dorset are alive and well in this image, a testament to the enduring allure of the English countryside.

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