Winter In Ashford

Andrew Read

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Andrew Read

Cardiff, United Kingdom

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Title

Winter In Ashford

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Andrew Read

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Painting - Water Color Painting

Description

Ashford-in-thewater.
Title : Winter in Ashford - Derbyshire, England.
An original water colour painting.

The lovely village of Ashford-in-the-Water nestles on the banks of the River Wye as it slowly meanders its way south towards Bakewell. It lies on the route of the ancient Portway, one of the Peak District’s oldest trackways which has been used for many centuries.

The beautiful low arched medieval Sheepwash Bridge, overhung by willow trees, was built on the site of the ford across the river. In the 17th century it was crossed each week by hundreds of pack horses usually carrying malt from Derby. It has been widened at least twice and takes its name from the attached sheep pen. Sheep were driven into it before being thrown unceremoniously into the river to be washed prior to shearing. The bridge is no longer open to traffic and is a favourite spot where visitors can either feed the ducks, or gaze down into the clear waters to see if they can spot a rainbow trout.

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Linda Brody

Cowan Heights, CA - United States

fabulous!

Andrew Read replied:

Thanks Linda!!

Juergen Weiss

Montreal, QC - Canada

Congratulations, Andrew ! Your beautiful painting " Winter in Ashford - Derbyshire " has been featured in the " What a Wonderful World - Group " ! Thank YOU for sharing your phantastic work ! My Best, Juergen

Andrew Read replied:

Thanks so much Juergen for the feature!!