Some kind and generous friends lent us their cottage in the lovely coastal village of Thornham in north Norfolk for a few days over Christmas, and late on Christmas morning I had a photo walk around the local streets. The light was flat under a leaden sky, but that gave soft contrasts that showed clearly the range of architectural and decorative details in the buildings.
Christmas walk.
Village sign.
In common with the rest of this part of the Norfolk coast, over the past 30 years the village has been progressively restored and tidied and there are many second homes, but with very few exceptions this has been sensitively handled and historical construction details have been preserved and featured. Many of the older buildings display the attractive scars of multiple alterations and reconstructions over several hundred years.
Bricks and carstones.
1756.
Wall Anchors.
1851.
Although most of the properties appeared empty, a number bore stylish seasonal wreaths on their (Farrow & Ball toned?) front doors.
Green Side.
Chestnut Cottage.
Oak Cottage.
Willow.
The church is attractively set in the village centre.
Churchside.
Church Open.
Monochrome suited several frames, either simplifying over-complex colour clashes, or emphasizing pattern.
The Red House.
Tree-eating fence.
Pollarded, with lights.
Village signs and other details.
Fresh out of kindling.
Garden End.
Jessie Mary Cottage.
Holly & railings.
Peeled post box.
Colour co-ordination at Thornham Deli.