Aldworth Magnets

Looking over the meadows to the picturesque village of Aldworth in Berkshire. The village sits on the heights of the Berkshire (North Wessex) Downs just before they plunge down to the Thames at Streatley. Just to the north, the ancient Ridgeway track passes on its way from the Chilterns to Avebury in Wiltshire. In the image is the parish church of St Mary which contains huige effigies of armoured knights - members of the De La Beche family. These are often called The Aldworth Giants!

The church of St Mary the Virgin at Aldworth, Berkshire, viewed across the nearby meadow with resident calf. The church is notable for its large effigies of the De la Beche family from the 14th century - known as The Aldwoth Giants! This is apparently unique for a small parish church. Aldworth is in West Berkshire on the edge of the North Wessex Downs.

The church of St Mary the Virgin on the edge of the village of Aldworth in West Berkshire. Parts of it date back to c.1200. Inside are the 'Aldworth Giants' - effigies on the tombs of the De La Beche family dating from medieval times. They are supposedly life size - but some of the knights are over 7ft! Many of these were damaged by Parliamentary troops during the Civil War. The village of Aldworth sits above the Thames Valley on the Berkshire Downs. The image is finished as a pastel painting.

The parish church of St Mary the Virgin in the village of Aldworth in West Berkshire. Overlooking the Berkshire Downs, this picturesque C14th church contains large effigies of the De la Beche family - the men in full armour and the women in the dress of the period. These are commonly known as 'the Aldworth Giants' due to their size. In the churchyard is an ancient yew tree which is estimated to be over 1000 years old!

The church of St Mary the Virgin on the edge of the village of Aldworth in West Berkshire. Parts of it date back to c.1200. Inside are the 'Aldworth Giants' - effigies on the tombs of the De La Beche family dating from medieval times. They are supposedly life size - but some of the knights are over 7ft! Many of these were damaged by Parliamentary troops during the Civil War. The village of Aldworth sits above the Thames Valley on the Berkshire Downs. The image is finished as a pastel painting.

Looking across the staggered crossroads just outside Aldworth in West Berkshire to the Four Points Inn. It's a thatched building dating from the C17th having apparently been a pub for over 350 years! The village sits on the Berkshire (or North Wessex) Downs above Streatley and the Thames Valley in the midst of farmland. Just further up the road from here is the church which contains the huge effigies of knights belonging to the De La Beche Family. The image is finished as a pastel drawing.

The Four Points public house at Aldworth in Berkshire standing at a staggered crossroads near the village. It's a thatched building dating from the C17th having apparently been a pub for over 350 years! The village sits on the Berkshire (or North Wessex) Downs above Streatley and the Thames Valley in the midst of farmland. Just further up the road from here is the church which contains the huge effigies of knights belonging to the De La Beche Family. The image is finished as a pastel drawing.

On a bright summer evening looking across the Berkshire (North Wessex) Downs near Aldworth, a pretty downland village in West Berkshire, England. And following a leisurely photographic session - what better than a pint in the village inn! Nikon D200 Nikkor 18-200

A view across the Thames Valley from Aldworth in Berkshire, England. This is the scene looking from the Berkshire or North Wessex Downs across the Thames into Oxfordshre. In the distance are the Chiltern Hills, Captured on a sunny summer evening with the light just catching the edge of the hills.