In the market town of Alresford, England this 17th-century brick cottage with its royal blue door adds distinctive charm to the high street. Flanked by quaint shops and restaurants, the cottage is enhanced by a healthy wisteria that extends the full width of the building.
The Georgian town is served by the historic railway known as the Watercress Line. The area is famous for watercress farming and hosts an annual festival celebrating the crops. David and I had lunch in Alresford in May, when riding and photographing steam trains. I'm just now finding time to sift through the photos, so check back soon for images of these amazing trains and the stations they serve.
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Marilyn, isn't it lovely??!! Am working on the train photos - so many, it's hard to choose! :)
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 05 August 2013 at 19:51
Thanks, Jeanie! It's rare to see such an abundance of wisteria, isn't it - especially on the main street of a town. When we lived in London, wisteria covered one wall of a garden we shared w/ the flat downstairs. I'm thinking it might work on a garden wall here.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 05 August 2013 at 19:50
Dear Yoli, thank you! All the best to you and yours, too.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 05 August 2013 at 19:43
This is so beautiful. Dear Tara I hope you and yours are well. Sending you love across the sea.
Posted by: Yoli | 05 August 2013 at 19:10
Did you hear a big gasp from across the sea? I adore wisteria and never see it much here. And the blue door. Oh, big sigh! Lovely!
Posted by: jeanie | 05 August 2013 at 18:54
The wisteria is amazing! Love the blue door too.
Look forward to seeing the trains.
Posted by: Marilyn | 05 August 2013 at 17:00