Abbotsbury Monastery Remains.

Some time ago I came across a Victorian photograph (PiP) and recognised the location immediately. It took me a while to find a photo that I had taken from a similar spot. I hadn't realised it was as long ago as 2013! The 2nd PiP is St Catherine's Chapel, high on a hill next to the monastery remains.

Abbotsbury housed a Benedictine community founded in 1044 by Orc, a house steward of King Cnut. Its layout probably followed the normal Benedictine pattern of that time, with the monastic buildings grouped around a cloister to the south of the church.

Günter Klaus, photosofghosts, Tanja - Loughcrew, Istvan Farkas and 39 other people have particularly liked this photo

54 comments - The latest ones

Malik Raoulda ^club

Sublime, une série remarquable et d'une extrême beauté....Bonne soirée.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Thank you very much Malik.
Have a good day.

3 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

I love the framing and the ancient architecture, Rosa. The curve of the arch complements well the triangular shape of the gable-end. Cheers, Joe

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Thank you for your kind comments Joe. I would love to have the name of the person who took the b&w photo. Cheers, Rosa.

3 years ago.

trester88 ^club

Eine schöne Komposition! Der Vergleich mit dem alten Foto zeigt, dass sich nicht verändert hat.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to trester88 ^club

That is a refreshing change Wilhelm. Thank you for your kind comments.

3 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

Wonderful framing.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thank you Annemarie.

3 years ago.

Jean

A lovely series. The building is beautiful. I particularly like the PiP with the little girls and their amazing hats..

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Jean

Thank you Jean. The little girls are so smart. I wonder if it was taken on a Sunday?

3 years ago.

Peter Castell ^club

The arch provides a lovely fame for the monastery , it made me curious as to how many there were between 800 and 900 were dissolved which would have housed around 12,000 people most towns of any size would have had at least one. A belated Happy Birthday Rosalyn

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Peter Castell ^club

Thank you Peter. A lot of parts of Abbeys and Monasteries in this area. It would be good to do a series of them. Have a good Tuesday.

3 years ago.

José Manuel Polo ^club

Qué reportaje tan curioso. Transcurridos bastantes años los elementos siguen ahí desafiando la erosión del tiempo; ahora con el arco adornado de trepadoras. El monasterio se conserva y la fotografía lo muestra bien.

3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to José Manuel Polo ^club

It is good that some thing don't change Jose. I would love to know the name of the photographer who took the old photo. On some I have found their name was printed along the bottom, bu they were mostly postcard type pictures.

3 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

A super comparison with the old photo...........and instantly recognisable as the same place. You have a fantastic memory Rosa. I like your framing and the detail you've captured.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Thank you Keith. I have some old postcards of Wincanton and I did a series of comparisons on Panoramio. I have a selective memory ;-))

3 years ago.

Janet Brien ^club

HOW COOL IS THAT?!!!! LOVE this so much!!! What fun to recognize that old picture and have one you've taken yourself. Thanks so much for sharing--as usual, your photography is just terrific! :)

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Janet Brien ^club

Thank you so much for your kind words Janet. Good to hear from you and I appreciate your lovely compliments. All the best, Rosa.

3 years ago.

Pam J ^club

THREE EXQUISITE PHOTOS

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Thank you Pam.

3 years ago.

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

The grey sky and the sun -as well as the perspective- are giving a lot of relief to this beautiful photograph, Rosalyn.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Thank you so much for your kind comments dear Christiane.

3 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Very well framed Rosa.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you very much Jaap.

3 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

superbe série

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

Thank you very much Dan.

3 years ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Seule les époques changent... un lieu qui mérite sans nul doute une visite, de bien belles vues Rosalyn, bonne jounée.*************

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Thank you very much Jocelyne.
I wish you a nice day too.

3 years ago.

Pat Del ^club

Very good idea, Rosa, this connection between a photo of 1913 and the vision of the same site a century later !

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Pat Del ^club

Thank you for your kind comments Pat.

3 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

That's a lovely photo and, apart from the vines now over the arch, isn't that a remarkable match with the old b/w photo!

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thank you George. It's so good when some things don't change.

3 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

Superbs series, Rosa !!! Very interesting !!!!

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet

Thank you Marie-claire.

3 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

A very beautiful framing, Rosa !

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you Ulrich.

3 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Rosa

A very nice picture, and a place I now recognise!!
As you know I visited there summer 2019, and have a photo from exactly the same spot! (not on ipernity though).

The ivy is gone, and the fence is looking a bit tatty, but otherwise the same!!!!

Best Wishes, a nice week, and stay safe!!
Peter

Church is here - www.ipernity.com/doc/2247998/48908724
Abbey is here:- www.ipernity.com/doc/2247998/48918690

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Peter,

Yes I remember your trip to Abbotsbury and I have photos very similar to the ones you left me a link for....I think must all see the same photo opportunities :-))

Next spring I hope it will be possible to go to the village again and I would also like to visit the Swannery. Did you go past the Tropical gardens, down to Chesil Bank on your visit?

Take care and best wishes,
Rosa.

3 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Hi Rosa,,

Thanks for the comprehensive reply.. Perhaps great minds do think alike!!

I did go to the tropical gardens directly after the Swannery (only pausing briefly at the beach). While in the gardens took a walk up the hill.. www.ipernity.com/doc/2247998/48897616

It would be nice to go and see the young swans next year.. virus permitting!!

Best Wishes, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Superb images especially through the arch Rosa,

Thank you posting your image in the group
www.ipernity.com/group/west.of.england

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you very much Roger.
Hope you are having a good Wednesday.

3 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

Another fine collection Rosa. The main shot is superb and combined with the Victorian image of a similar scene is of great interest. The photographer of the day has created a lovely composition with the two young girls in the foreground. I wonder what Victorian photographers would make of our digital cameras!

3 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

Sluit me aan bij Doug Shephard's commentaat

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

Thank you very much for your great comments Doug. I also wonder what my father would have made of our digital cameras. He was a keen photographer and used to do wedding photography as a side line when we were young. Sadly he died just before they were becoming widely available. That along with a computer and printer...he would have been well away!

All the best, Rosa.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

Thank you very much Fred.

3 years ago.

Trudy Tuinstra ^club

fantastic report

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Trudy Tuinstra ^club

Thank you Trudy.

3 years ago.

Berny ^club

Great view through the arch!

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Berny ^club

Thank you Berny.

3 years ago.

Gudrun ^club

The ivy is new but otherwise it still looks the same! A well framed photo and two interesting PiPs.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

Thank you Gudrun. It's a refreshing change when little has changed.

3 years ago.

Tanja - Loughcrew ^club

One thing that makes our hobby so adorable...there are things we see through the eyes of our friends...and sometimes photos remains us to be there before..what a wonderful comparison Rosa...and the monastry building is so impressive!!!

3 years ago.

photosofghosts ^club

A beautiful point of view with the arch covered with leaves that frames the panorama. Also excellent exposure.
All the best
Fabio

3 years ago.

Günter Klaus ^club

Da hast du davon sehr schöne Aufnahmen gemacht liebe Rosa mit diesen Durchblick und dem schönen Gebäude,das SW Foto vermittelt eine sehr schöne Nostalgie,gefällt mir sehr gut :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))

13 months ago.

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