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Photographic Print : Higher Bockhampton near Dorchester, Dorset
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Higher Bockhampton near Dorchester, Dorset
Cottage at Higher Bockhampton near Dorchester, Dorset, birthplace of Thomas Hardy.
1924
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Media ID 14416129
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Birthplace Cottage Cottages Dorchester Dorset Fiction Hardy Higher Poetry Prose Thatched 1924
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Experience the charm of rural England with this exquisite photographic print from the Media Storehouse range. Featuring the picturesque cottage at Higher Bockhampton near Dorchester, Dorset, this image transports you to the idyllic countryside that inspired the great English writer Thomas Hardy. Captured in 1924 by an unknown photographer and now available through Mary Evans Picture Library, this print is a must-have for any home or office space. Bring the beauty of the English countryside into your daily life with this timeless and evocative image.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the picturesque cottage at Higher Bockhampton, located near the historic market town of Dorchester in Dorset, England. Dating back to the late 19th century, this quintessential English cottage was the birthplace of renowned author Thomas Hardy in 1840. Set amidst the rolling hills and lush greenery of the West Country, the cottage exudes a sense of tranquility and serenity that would have undoubtedly influenced Hardy's prolific literary career. The thatched roof, whitewashed walls, and quaint garden are quintessential features of the region's traditional architecture. Hardy's works, which span both prose and poetry, are deeply rooted in the Dorset countryside and often explore themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. Some of his most famous novels, including "The Mayor of Casterbridge," "Far from the Madding Crowd," and "The Return of the Native," are set in this very landscape. The photograph, taken in 1924 during the 1920s, offers a glimpse into the past and transports us back to a time when life moved at a slower pace. The cottage at Higher Bockhampton remains a cherished piece of literary history and a testament to the enduring beauty and charm of the English countryside.
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