What a fabulous challenge today set by Linda - Our Small Corner of the World - well here's mine!
I live in the county of Wiltshire, in the south of England. At the end of my village (200 houses) there is Wilton House, originally a priory founded by King Egbert in circa 871. Following dissolution of the monasteries by Henry Vlll it was given to William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke, an ally of Henry. William Herbert is now the 18th Earl and happily he opens the magnificent house and gardens during the summer months - we can picnic on the grass by the river and famous Palladian Bridge. A few miles up the road is Stonehenge, Britain's most important prehistoric monument - completed in 3500 BC.
My concertina card depicts our famous Cathedral, the foundations of which were laid in 1220. It has the tallest spire in the country, 404 ft, and houses the best surviving copy of the 4 original copies of the Magna Carta. The county is famous for it's beautiful rolling chalk hills and my card shows that from which ever point of the compass you head towards our city you can see the Cathedral and magnificent spire.
I made the concertina card and added hills to the folds. I cut the 'Cathedral' on my Cricut at 3'' adding some light to the windows with a white scrap. I used a label die for the window to my world! My attempt at stained glass windows was not a success!
Date: Thursday, January 14, 2016 GMT Views: 1215
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Thu, Jan 14, 2016 @ 12:52 PM
As soon as I saw your lovely card in the gallery, I hurried to take a closer look and to read your story. Your little corner of the world sounds wonderful. We watch lots of English tv and I always love seeing the beautiful old churches and towns. TFS Sandie.
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50473
Thu, Jan 14, 2016 @ 1:57 PM
What a cool card Sandie! How fascinating to hear about your area and its rich history. I can't imagine living in the shadow of Stonehenge so to speak. You are one lucky duck living where you do...thanks for taking us on a little tour!
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105028
Thu, Jan 14, 2016 @ 2:38 PM
I love the history of England with all the old castles and churches. How wonderful to be close enough to picnic on the grounds of this lovely place. Thanks for the glimpse into your village!
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Registered: October 26, 2009 Location: Oakhurst, near Yosemite Nat'l Park. Posts: 46781
Thu, Jan 14, 2016 @ 10:55 PM
Very cool history there! I love history! Your village sound so very pretty and I would love to see that church!
Pretty card, love the rolling hills and your church is very cute!
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