These magnificent animals were photographed on a sunny summer day in the village of Southwick, Hampshire. Just over 100 years ago they would have been a common sight in the English countryside but sadly the arrival of the internal combustion engine and the Great War sealed their fate.

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As the United Kingdom enters yet another period of wet and windy weather, I thought this photograph might remind us that summer {in the northern hemisphere} is only a few months away and hopefully we can enjoy warm weather again. On the positive side, it is the weather that makes this such a green and pleasant land!

The photograph was taken three summers ago on the River Frome at Wareham, Dorset.

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I have photographed these two cottages in Southwick, Hampshire before but only individually as parked cars in the road were blocking the view. On this visit in June last year the village was hosting a D Day Revival weekend - hence the flags on one of the cottages. Parking in the road was heavily restricted so this shot was too good to miss!

The quiet village of Southwick rose to prominence in 1944 as in the lead up to the D Day landings on 6 June nearby Southwick House became the headquarters of the main allied commanders, General Dwight Eisenhower, Admiral Bertram Ramsey and General Bernard Montgomery. It was from Southwick House they planned and oversaw the invasion of Europe and are known to have used the Golden Lion public house in the centre of the village for an evening drink.

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This photograph was taken last year and shows a view of Chichester Cathedral with part of the Bishops Palace in the foreground. One of my favourite places to photograph!

The Cathedral is almost a thousand years old and one the major tourist attractions in Southern England. Along with the Bishops Palace Garden they provide a quiet location for reflection and enjoyment even though located in the centre of a busy City.

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This magnificent cottage is located a few miles from where I live and I have always thought I could enjoy living somewhere like this. Perhaps my lottery numbers will come up tonight!

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