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Sunday 26 May 2024

Spring-time in Lyndhurst

 

Swan Green, Lyndhurst, New Forest
Photograph Credit Elizabeth Lloyd


These little fellas seen at Lyndhurst, New Forest
Photograph Credit Hang Ross

Lyndhurst has long been recognised as the ‘unofficial capital’ of the New Forest, and is a very pleasant place to visit. At the top end of the High Street the spire of Lyndhurst’s St. Michael’s & All Angels church is clearly visible. The church sits opposite the Tudor-beamed Crown Hotel, which is another famous Lyndhurst landmark. 
The Church has stained glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones, Charles Kempe and William Morris. 


Alice Liddell, the girl who inspired Lewis Carroll’s classic book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, lived in Lyndhurst after her marriage to Reginald Hargreaves, and within the grounds of the church is her grave.

Then of course you have Swan Green which is very picturesque. The green is overlooked by picturesque thatched cottages, and the home of a well-used cricket pitch. Horses and ponies like it it too, and it is one of the most photographed locations in the New Forest 

The first recorded history of Lyndhurst was in 980. Over the centuries Lyndhurst became the haunt of royalty, nobility and commoner alike. It was also a magnet for artists, writers and professionals of all kinds.

Not far from Lyndhurst you have the village of Minstead where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, is buried in Minstead Churchyard.

Definitely lots to see and do, or just enjoy a stroll and a cup of tea in a nearby café.

Wishing all readers a happy Sunday.

All the best Jan

28 comments:

Dee said...

I would LOVE to stroll there and have a cup of tea.

Tom said...

...the Green Swan looks straight out of a story book.

Anonymous said...

Sounds a good place to visit.

Tina

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

Lyndhurst is a lovely place that we were so happy to visit last year. New Forest is the stuff fairy tales are made of. Happy weekend!

Rose said...

I so love that first and second photo!

Mari said...

Cute ducklings and beautiful scenes. I would love to visit!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

J.P. Alexander said...

Es un lindo lugar. Te mando un beso.

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J.P. Alexander said...
Es un lindo lugar. Te mando un beso

It's a nice place. I send you a kiss

sandy said...

Oh I'm glad I made it over here to read this post and see the beautiful photos. Hope all is well. I don't get around much on blogger these days as I'm not on my laptop much.

Angie's Recipes said...

The ducklings are so cute.

Margaret D said...

Seems like a lovely place to visit or stay Jan.

Linda said...

This is a great post, very relaxing.

Katerinas Blog said...

What a beautiful place!!
I really like the picture with the horses!
Have a beautiful week!

roentare said...

The photos are looking very good.

I like the little chooks the best

jabblog said...

The New Forest is always a delight and so varied. Lyndhurst is very pretty.

eileeninmd said...

Looks like a beautiful place.
Love the horses and the cute goslings.
Take care, enjoy your day and have a happy new week!

kathyinozarks said...

Looks like a petty spot to visit

CJ Kennedy said...

Charming cottage.

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely photos and memories for me, thanks! Valerie

Mor Düşler Kitaplığı said...

It looks so beautiful I wish I was there :)

Divers and Sundry said...

Ah, Spring! It's more like Summer here.

Teresa said...

Me alegra que todo vaya bien. Besos.

Jeanie said...

This looks like a lovely place to visit -- very pastoral and charming.

This N That said...

Beautiful! Nice pictures of the horses and the gosling's. Hope you're having a good weekend.

baili said...

wow sounds like magical place to me

i did not know that Alice was real girl who became inspiration for the character of Alice in the wonderland ,amazing fact
thanks for spectacular images and lovely post
blessings

Back2OurSmallCorner said...

I have not been to Lyndhurst. It looks a lovely place to visit and am adding it to my growing list for us to enjoy.

Conniecrafter said...

Sounds like a lovely place to visit, we were able to see a lot while we lived in England but so much we missed too