Amelia's photos with the keyword: Wiltshire

What can be found in the cemetery that is unusual, Rosa? The photo and the PiP gives you a clue, but I guess you may already know. Another PiP is available for Rosa and everyone else. Well here is the answer to the mystery. There is a War Graves Commission stone with two names on it in this cemetery. According to a local it is because J.E. Chalk, who loved horses, wanted to join the army at the beginning of WW2, and was deemed to be too old. He then emigrated to Canada, changed his name and joined the Royal Canadian Army Veterinary Corps. I have yet to verify this, but I don't think that there can be many War Graves with 2 names on them.

The centre of Mere contains a clock tower which stands on the site of the original market house, which also served as a school. The house was demolished in 1863 and the present clock tower built. This was opened in 1868 by the Prince of Wales, (later King Edward VII).

This house was once a bank. Banks always seem to have had the best buildings don't you think? HFF everyone.

This delightful pub is the oldest in Mere and dates back to the 16th Century, boasting a remarkable history. According to local records, in 1651 King Charles II stayed here on his way from Trent to Heale house whilst fleeing after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester. We stayed here too after a visit to Stourhead.

The Palladian Bridge was inspired by the work of 16th-century architect Palladio. This five-arched stone bridge was built in 1762. Although ornamental, the bridge was intended to look practical. It was designed to create the illusion that a river flows through the village and under the bridge. The whole world and his wife was wandering around Stourhead on Saturday October 8. The weather was just glorious, but I found it difficult to get a photo without any people in it.

The PiP is of the roof inside the temple of Apollo.

The first sight of The Pantheon from a distance.

It was very crowded outside the Pantheon, but luckily looking up solved the problem. I was surprised by the close-up detail of the roof, shown in the PiP.

THIS ISN'T FOR HAPPY FENCE FRIDAY FOLKS. :-)))