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Posted: 29 May 2017

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Vicars' Close

Vicars' Close
Vicars' Close, in Wells, Somerset, England, is claimed to be the oldest purely residential street with original buildings surviving intact in Europe. John Julius Norwich calls it "that rarest of survivals, a planned street of the mid-14th century". It comprises numerous Grade I listed buildings, comprising 27 residences (originally 44), built for Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury, a chapel and library at the north end, and a hall at the south end, over an arched gate.
The Close is about 460 feet (140 m) long, and paved with setts. Its width is tapered by 10 feet (3.0 m) to make it look longer when viewed from the main entrance nearest the cathedral.

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 Daniela Brocca
Daniela Brocca club
Very interesting, Amelia.
8 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Fantastic! And your notes have answered my questions on your other shot here.
Thank you!
8 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
Both of your photos are lovely! I found that bit about the tapered width most interesting, the medieval planners had some perspective tricks up their sleeve:-)
8 years ago.
 Marie-claire Gallet
Marie-claire Gallet
Gorgeous perspective !!!!!!!!!!!!!
8 years ago.
 Valfal
Valfal club
Brilliant perspective, Amelia!
8 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
A wonderful wide view ! Excellent the colours and the composition !
8 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
That looks like a wonderful place to live.............and not a car in sight. I love the way you've composed this - it has great depth and the symmetry is superb.

Great narrative too!
8 years ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club
Another great image ~~~ Thanks for the info too ~~~ xxx
8 years ago.
 Ed Synchro
Ed Synchro club
Great composition, it successfully draws the viewer into the photo. Really interesting info - Thank you
8 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Well taken, a fascinating street and I'm surprised to read 14th C.
8 years ago.
 Graham Chance
Graham Chance club
Superb composition and perspective Amelia.
8 years ago.
 Peter Castell
Peter Castell club
Wonderful perspective and a great set of images, I've not been to Wells maybe one day !!
8 years ago.
 Peggy C
Peggy C club
Thank you for adding to our group:
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8 years ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
Hi Amelia, a great shot here of a place and spot that I too have once visited and photographed. I don't think our weather was a good as this though. An impressive avenue for sure and these houses must cost a fortune nowadays. At first glance I considered that you had got too much sky and I might have cropped closer to the high chimney but now I think its perfect, what with those interesting clouds to the left too. Star, well done. Herb
8 years ago. Edited 8 years ago.
 Nouchetdu38
Nouchetdu38 club
What an amazing architecture!!!! I LIKE!!!!
8 years ago.
 Phil Sutters
Phil Sutters club
I lived in the house just beyond the one with the larger frontage,near the far end, on the left, My father was the Chaplain to the theological college, which was then in the city. It subsequently amalgamated with Salisbury's on their site. Many of the houses provided lodgings for the students. My father was responsible for the chapel at the far end, where weekday services were held for the students and anyone else who wanted to come.
Each house was originally two one-up one-down dwellings for the Vicars Choral, lay members of the Cathedral staff.
The close has had restoration work done since we were there in the 1950s, notably to the stone caps to the chimneys. Some had been replaced with standard chimney pots, which were replaced with reproductions of the stone 'cages'.
It is always great to see lovely pictures of Wells. It was definitely the most beautiful place I ever lived in.
Thanks, Amelia.
7 years ago.
Amelia club has replied to Phil Sutters club
How interesting, Phil. It is a beautiful city, and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit there. What a place to spend your childhood, so full of history. I spent my childhood in St.Andrews, which ois also steeped in history, and I loved it too.
7 years ago.

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