Lymington is now an elegant largely Georgian town, but its history, as described in https://derrickjknight.com/2019/12/07/the-charter-market/ is much earlier.
As reported yesterday, that is when Jackie and I carried out the photoshoot for this day because Storm Darragh was expected, and did in fact beset the town while I drafted this post.
Jackie parked in the carpark at the bottom of the hill that is Lymington High Street, and began by photographing me (about one third up on the left side of the pavement) setting off to the top; while she, being the more able to manage it, set off down the cobbled Quay Street, the
subject of my first picture, before I had begun my upward climb.
In fact my actual first had been taken through the car windscreen as we searched for a spot to leave the Hyundai.
Otherwise I focussed largely on shop windows.
Jackie made her way down, through the bollards, to the quayside at the far end of Quay Street, also concentrating on windows, such as those of
Dials Antique Clocks, where we bought our own some years ago https://derrickjknight.com/2016/02/05/phases-of-the-moon/ ;
the Old Customs House winery, dating from c1680;
Blu Bambu furniture and The King’s Head pub.
Rounding the corner of the hostelry
she closed with two views of Captain’s Row.
This afternoon I read more of ‘Gentian Hill’.
For dinner this evening we enjoyed Jackie’s chicken curry and savoury rice with which she drank Diet Coke and I finished the Albali.
Such a beautiful town! I could spend a few days there
Looks very grand, so festive looking. Mind the cobbles!
Thank you for your wonderfully enjoyable Christmasy photos, Derrick
What a magical place. like Brigadoon.
What a beautifully decorated street, perfect for a walk.
Such a lovely town, guys! I would enjoy a walk with my Nikon down these streets full of history. ā¤ļøš
Delightful day including dinner all the way around.
It looks wonderful
What a beautiful place!
Thank you very much, Sylvie
A beautiful town, beautifully captured by both of you. I especially like the header photo.
Thank you very much from each of us, Merril
Beautiful photos of a beautiful town.
Thank you very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Charming shops and windows! Thanks for pointing out your climb one third up on the left for perspective.
Much appreciated, JoAnna
Itās all so beautiful and inviting. You live in a charming corner of the world.
We do, Alys. Thank you so much
OH! Such lovely photos, Jackie and Derrick! I love seeing all the lights, the window displays, the shops, and the decorations! So Christmasy! So festive! So joyful! š
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Thank you so much from each of us, Carolyn XX
As always your photos are great!
Thank you very much, Luisa
Truly my pleasure!
What a beautiful shot!
Thank you very much, Ilze
What a wonderful set of images from you both. Our cobbled streets and quirky old buildings lend themselves to Christmas so well. I’m glad so many have been preserved. I feel the history every time I walk down one of them.
Thank you so much from us both, Sue
A well-chosen time for your visit.
Thank you very much, Tootlepedal
I enjoy seeing the lights and decorations at this time of year. The photos are lovely, Derrick and Jackie. Much love to you both.
Thank you very much from us both, Lavinia XX
What a charming place
Thank you very much, Sheree
Looks beautiful and inviting.
Thank you very much, Andy. Just 3 miles from us
It is awesome that you have that so close that you can enjoy it more than once.
Quite so. All these locations are within a few miles.
I am so eager to see the town in May! Margaret and I will be staying there so that we can make it as easy on you two as possible. Regretful that we won’t see the myriad holiday strings of lights at that time of year, but it looks so beautiful anyway that I’m sure we will be happy with our explorations.
Thank you so much, Crystal XX
Love the greenery window.
Thank you very much, Flow