Corfe Castle Kids Hoodies

Sketched on evening in Corfe Castle village, Dorset. The light faded so I came back and painted it plein air the following day.

Painted plein air during a lovely sunny trip to Durdle Door, Dorset. The first time I've been back in twenty years!

The ruins of Corfe Castle on a glorious Autumn afternoon.

The ancient ruins of Corfe Castle in Dorset against a summer sky.

The ruins of Corfe Castle and the village church viewed from the playing field.

A view of the famous ruins of Corfe Castle taken on a summer afternoon.

Beautiful Summer colours and the famous ruins of Corfe Castle in Dorset.

Photograph Herdwick sheep were thought to be introduced by Norse-Irish settlers in the 10th & 11th centuries, there are also tales of the breed being brought here on shipwrecked from the Spanish Armada. The ancient norse for sheep farm was "Herd-Vic", the word "Herdwyck" means sheep pasture and can be found in documents dating back to the 12th century. These sheep were originally bred for their tough wiry wool which can create garments which repel rain and outlive many softer yarns but their wool is sheer purgatory for the hands of the knitter. Beatrix Potter, the childrens' author, kept and bred Herdwick sheep, winning many prizes for her ewes in shows across Cumbria, she was acting president of the breed association for a t...

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Springtime daffodils in God's Acre Cemetery, Corfe Castle (Dorset, England). For Deborah Taylor and Steve Harley, who both passed away this week. 17th March 2024.

The famous ruins of Corfe Castle illuminated and with an additional logo celebrating 125 years of the National Trust.

The Greyhound pub in the Dorset village of Corfe Castle overlooked by the castle ruins.

The ruined gatehouse at the entrance to Corfe Castle in Dorset.

Sunrise behind Corfe Castle in Dorset.

A panoramic view of the village of Corfe Castge in Dorset showing the castle ruins on a mound in a gap in the Purbeck Hills. The tower of St. Edward's church can just be seen on the right of the picture.

GWR 0-6-0 tank, 6695, approaching Corfe Castle station on the Swanage Railway in Dorset.

The ruins of Corfe Castle lit up for Christmas with the Greyhound Inn in the foreground.

A lovely August sunset over the ancient ruins of Corfe Castle in Dorset.

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A panoramic view of Corfe Castle ruins on a snowy day.

Beautiful sky as the sun sets over the famous ruins of Corfe Castle in Dorset.

Corfe Castle is a fortification standing above the village of the same name on the Isle of Purbeck in the English county of Dorset. Built by William the Conqueror, the castle dates back to the 11th century and commands a gap in the Purbeck Hills on the route between Wareham and Swanage.

The ancient ruins of Corfe Castle in Dorset on a bright frosty January morning.

A Railfreight Class 37 approaching Corfe station on the Swanage Railway in Dorset with a five coach passenger train.

CORFE CASTLE - Village, Dorset, England. Sunrise first rays of light view from the castle ruins.

CORFE CASTLE - Village, Dorset, England. Sunrise first rays of light view from the castle ruins. English flag in the background.

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CORFE CASTLE - Ruins, Dorset, England. Sunrise first rays of light on the castle ruins.

Panoramic View of Corfe Castle in Dorset, UK seen over the Rooftops of the nearby Village

A watercolour painting of Corfe Castle Village Shop. Sketched plein air on the last day of a three month stay in the area. Painted back in the studio. This place provided vital cake supplies!

Looking across the Purbeck countryside to Corfe Castle and the hills beyond.

The Christmas light display in the village square at Corfe Castle in Dorset.

The Bankes Arms pub in the Dorset village of Corfe Castle.

Adams 0-4-4T, built in 1891, at Corfe Castle station on the Swanage Railway in Dorset. This engine has spent most of its life on the Isle of Wight and this is the first visit to the mainland for 88 years.

The village Christmas tree alongside the market cross in the square at Corfe Castle in Dorset. The church of St. Edward can be seen in the background.

A collage of images taken on the Swanage Railway at or close to Corfe Castle station (Dorset, England). Left - retro luggage, Top right - U class arriving at Corfe from Swanage, Bottom right - U class departing Corfe for Norden. 17th March 2024.