Bosham Magnets

*Bosham* Number of views as of 13th August 2018 = 420. Bosham (pronounced Bozzam) is a picturesque coastal village situated on an inlet of Chichester Harbour, in the southern county of West Sussex, England. It's an idyllic spot, with the 10th century Holy Trinity Church, never far from view. Motorists must beware however, because at high tide the sea comes right into the old village, flooding the lower road around the harbour and with it several car parking spaces. Viewers will be delighted to watch the hilarious "Bosham Car Wash - the Movie":http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2QclcT6F-I on YouTube! Date: 26th August 2013.

Bosham Cottages Number of views as of 22nd January 2018 = 430. A row of terraced seaside cottages in the picturesque village of Bosham, near Chichester, West Sussex, England. Date: 26th August 2013.

A view from across the creek of the picturesque village of Bosham (pronounced 'Bozzum') in West Sussex. Seen here are the houses clustered round the harbour with the parish church of Holy Trinity in the background. The roadway round the harbour to this viewpoint floods at each high tide! The village and its church feature in the Bayeaux Tapestry which shows Harold Godwinson and his followers riding here befoe setting sail from the quay for his meeting with Duke William in 1064.

An artistic view of a convenient bench on the Green next to the quayside at Bosham in West Sussex. Bosham (pronounced 'Bozzam' is a picturesque village within Chichester Harbour - a site of Special Scientific Interest. Holy Trinity church seen here dates from the late 800s. King Canute lived close by in the 1000s and it was here that he is said to have commanded thge sea to go back - and famously got his feet wet! His 8 year old daughter sadly drowned here and is buried within the church. Nikon D7000 Nikkor 18-200

A view from across the creek to the picturesque village of Bosham (pronounced 'Bozzam') in West Sussex. Seen here are the houses clustered round the harbour with the parish church of Holy Trinity in the background. The roadway round the harbour floods at each high tide - so visitors beware! The village and its church feature in the Bayeaux Tapestry which shows Harold Godwinson and his followers riding here befoe setting sail from the quay for his meeting with Duke William of Normandy in 1064.

Bosham Reflections Number of views as of 11th June 2019 = 3910. Another shot of the West Sussex village of Bosham on the shores of Chichester Harbour, with the distinctive tower of Holy Trinity Church reflected in the water. Must be almost high tide as only one car is visible along the shore and you don't want to be caught out! Check out Bosham Car Wash – the Movie on YouTube! Date: 26th August 2013.

The interior of Holy Trinity Church at Bosham, West Sussex, looking along the length of the nave to the chancel. The church sits on the edge of the village near the quay, overlooking the water. Its Norman past can be seen in the round chancel arch but the building has its origins earlier than this being founded in c.850. This was replaced in the 10th century by Holy Trinity church and features in the Bayeaux Tapestry where Harold Godwinson and his followers are depicted riding to the building.

The quayside at Bosham, West Sussex in England, lying next to the village green and the church. This image was captured just as the sky was clearing after a dull morning. The village itself has a long history, appearing in the Bayeaux Tapestry where it shows Harold Godwinson and his followers riding towards the church and, even further back when King Canute had a palace nearby. Bosham harbour is part of Chichester Harbour, an important coastal conservation area.

This oil painting comes from a view I captured on one of my many trips walking the coast of Britain. The location is just outside Bosham (near Chichester, Sussex) - a place most known for the tide coming over the road. Its an area of muddy creeks that are popular with sailors, and quiet paths that weave around on the dry parts. Here I spotted a wild rose framing the view, and strove to capture the feel of the area.

A scene captured in the village of Bosham (pronounced 'Bozzum') in West Sussex. Here the river flows between old houses to meet the sea by the quay. This image has been given a textured, pencil drawing finish. Bosham has its roots in history. King Canute is reputed to have had a palace near here and it might have been at Bosham that he commnded the sea to go back. It also appears on the Bayeux Tapestry showing the meeting of Harold Godwinson and Edward the Confessor prior to a meeting with William of Normandy.The upshot of this was, of course, the Battle of Hastings and the Norman conquest of Britain. Nikon D7000 Nikkor 18-200

Holy Trinity church in the West Sussex village of Bosham which sits near the quay. It is steeped in history, the first church being founded in c.850 on the site of a Roman basilica. It was replaced in the 10th century by Holy Trinity. Significantly it is mentioned in the Bayeaux Tapestry which shows Harold Godwinson and his followers riding to the church. Even earlier, King Canute had a palace in Bosham and his daughter is reputed to be buried under the nave.

The quayside at Bosham, West Sussex, lying next to the village green and the church. This image was captured just as the sky was clearing after a dull morning. The village itself has a long history, appearing in the Bayeaux Tapestry where it shows Harold Godwinson and his followers riding towards the church and, even further back when King Canute had a palace nearby. Bosham harbour is part of Chichester Harbour, an important coastal conservation area. This image has a pencil drawing effect.

A digitally produced graphic sketch of the quayside next to the green and historic church at Bosham (pronounced 'Bozzum') on the West Sussex coast. The village itself has a long history, appearing in the Bayeaux Tapestry where it shows Harold Godwinson and his followers riding towards the church and, even further back when King Canute had a palace nearby. Bosham harbour is part of Chichester Harbour, an important coastal conservation area.

Classic Car, Bosham, December 2021 A vintage, British, soft top, sports coupe. Pictured at Bosham, Chichester Harbour, West Sussex, England on a bit of a grey, winter's day it has to be said, but when the light's not great, you just have to make the best of it, don't you? Date: 11th December 2021.

Holy Trinity Church, Bosham Dating back to Saxon Times, Holy Trinity Church in Bosham is one of the oldest places of worship in West Sussex, England. More information about the church can be found here Date: 16th December 2017.

Harbour Cottages, Bosham A picturesque cluster of cottages in the village of Bosham, Chichester harbour, West Sussex, England. Legend has it that Bosham was the place where King Canute commanded the waves to recede. Date: 16th December 2017.

A digital pencil drawing from my original photograph of Holy Trinity church in the West Sussex village of Bosham near the quay. It's steeped in history, the first church being founded in c850 on the site of a Roman basilica. It was replaced in the 10th century by Holy Trinity. Significantly it's mentioned in the Bayeaux Tapestry which shows Harold Godwinson and his followers riding to the church. The daughter of King Canute is said to be buried under the nave.

Harbour seagulls in Bosham by Debra Cox - Nostalgic Perspective Photography.