Whichford, England

 


Introduction

This afternoon, I am reporting on a recent visit to the Warwickshire village of Whichford (pop 350).

Information on Whichford

This village has it's origins in an ancient settlement, probably stretching back well into the first millennium. Hitherto, I had understood the name to mean 'dairy farm near stream' but another source has suggested 'ford of a tribe called the Hwicce'. 

Today,Whichford has a prosperous feel with numerous well maintained honey coloured stone houses, some with thatched roofs.As will be evident from the images herein there is a good display of colourful plants,trees and other vegetation..

Nearby villages and towns include Banbury (with rail station), Shipston on StourLong ComptonCherington and Chipping Norton

Whichford is well known for it's commercial pottery and connected cafe/restaurant. 

Recreation field 


 Crossroads 

Terrace houses 

Locally made conserves for sale 

Row of houses 


 Free apples

 

Local farming landscape 


 Cyclists passing through 


 War memorial 


 Good crop of apples 


 Avenue of lavender 

Local field


 Village church. (Church of England) 

Another crop of apples 

Church interior 

Side chapel inside church 

This seems to be an apple press for making cider

Food menu at Which Pottery cafe/restaurant.

Monster pot at Whichford Pottery. Very expensive!


Here is a link to a tour of the Cotswolds.


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