Bideford
Most of my work and inspiration has evolved and been gleamed from the incredible rugged North Atlantic coastline, from the mesmerizing seascapes to the lush green countryside. It never fails to enthuse my desire to re-create it through Art and Photography.
As the seasons move from Autumn to Winter and through to Spring and Summer
there is always something that catches my eye and I see the potential for a photograph or a piece of art work.
As the seasons move from Autumn to Winter and through to Spring and Summer
there is always something that catches my eye and I see the potential for a photograph or a piece of art work.
I could reiterate over and over again how my motivation comes from my
immediate environment , as many of my journeys commence and finish in
Bideford I decided that it might be a good idea to focus on this underestimated
market town.
I think many people will agree that there is nothing better than venturing back
across the Torridge Bridge and looking down the river to see that all familiar
town of Bideford, especially if you have been away for a while. It gives a sense
of comfort and familiarity and has a charismatic quality which many towns will
never achieve.
Saturated with a history which many people are not aware of this historical
market town is situated on the banks of the river Torridge and only a few miles
from the Atlantic coast and is full of little surprises around every corner.
Bideford is located around the prominent, iconic structure of the 13th
century long bridge , with its infamous 24 arches and was famously named the
Little White Town, by Charles Kingsley who wrote the novel Westward Ho!
immediate environment , as many of my journeys commence and finish in
Bideford I decided that it might be a good idea to focus on this underestimated
market town.
I think many people will agree that there is nothing better than venturing back
across the Torridge Bridge and looking down the river to see that all familiar
town of Bideford, especially if you have been away for a while. It gives a sense
of comfort and familiarity and has a charismatic quality which many towns will
never achieve.
Saturated with a history which many people are not aware of this historical
market town is situated on the banks of the river Torridge and only a few miles
from the Atlantic coast and is full of little surprises around every corner.
Bideford is located around the prominent, iconic structure of the 13th
century long bridge , with its infamous 24 arches and was famously named the
Little White Town, by Charles Kingsley who wrote the novel Westward Ho!
We can appreciate the notion of Kingsley if we travel across the old bridge
from East the Water and observe the superb architecture and the predominantly white buildings and scrutinize the pure, historic ambience which surrounds this town.
The views have changed very little since the era of Charles Kingsley, when
he penned his well known novel over 150 years ago .Although the quay has
been modernized and restructured in recent years it still provides us with that
sense of charm and attraction which we either love or hate
from East the Water and observe the superb architecture and the predominantly white buildings and scrutinize the pure, historic ambience which surrounds this town.
The views have changed very little since the era of Charles Kingsley, when
he penned his well known novel over 150 years ago .Although the quay has
been modernized and restructured in recent years it still provides us with that
sense of charm and attraction which we either love or hate
Overlooked by the modern Torridge Bridge this busy market town was once one of
the largest ports during the 16th century, although not as large today it is still a busy and thriving port. The quayside is regularly frequented by fishing boats, cargo boats and the HMS Oldenburg who makes regular trips to and from Lundy.
As an artist and photographer I am overwhelmed by the multitude of opportunities that this town bestows. There is nothing better than wandering along the quayside and surveying the picturesque river and its surroundings , especially in the early mornings. Its ever changing vista, its seasonal sunsets and sunrises and the wonderful reflections and nightscapes are all aspects of this town which give it a magical aura.
the largest ports during the 16th century, although not as large today it is still a busy and thriving port. The quayside is regularly frequented by fishing boats, cargo boats and the HMS Oldenburg who makes regular trips to and from Lundy.
As an artist and photographer I am overwhelmed by the multitude of opportunities that this town bestows. There is nothing better than wandering along the quayside and surveying the picturesque river and its surroundings , especially in the early mornings. Its ever changing vista, its seasonal sunsets and sunrises and the wonderful reflections and nightscapes are all aspects of this town which give it a magical aura.
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