Directions to a heavenly place…
Since Archie moved to Bath over four years ago to start university – I have enjoyed getting to know his locality. As the dove flies, Tintern is not far from Bath, even though it is abroad in Wales – and a long way up from Dartmoor! Along with Glastonbury – Tintern has become a firm favourite of ours.
At home – I have a beautiful water-colour painting of Tintern Abbey by ‘forgotten’ Birmingham artist, Walter James West…
I imagine him sitting on the other side of the expansive River Wye, quietly painting the view that now hangs on my parlour wall. His evocative painting dates to the early 1900’s and he has brilliantly captured the tranquil atmosphere of this timeless, magical and holy place – set in the magnificent Monmouthshire Wye Valley.
I simply look up at Walter James West’s dreamy water-colour – and I’m transported to Tintern Abbey without passing through the hurly-burly and confusion of modern-day – in particular the hellish Almondsbury Interchange! Tintern Abbey itself, remains largely unchanged from his century-old vision.
Tintern Abbey by Walter James West…
and a small gallery of modern-day images from my library…
A very special place to visit I must go, love your photos especially the Abbey among the teazils I feel another linocut design developing.
You must Sis. I was very pleased with the teasel shot – ooh bagsy a linocut! So pleased that you’re pleased with owl in his new frame – LOVE IT! Thank you so much. X