Ecobird's photos with the keyword: cottages

Cottages on a country road at Over Stowey on the Quantock Hills. Not a very big fence this week but I wanted to share this image and a little piece of the past. The middle cottage with the flowers around the door is the Old Forge building where, In 1932, Quantock weavers Norah Biddulph and Gladys Dickinson set up business spinning and weaving They used local wool and used natural dyes obtained from sources such as brambles, gorse and broom.. The link below provides a little more information . sawztwist.wordpress.com/tag/quantock-weavers My husband worked in the area and sometimes used to pop in to visit and chat with the ladies as they were sitting and spinning. My link here is 'Spinning Wheel' by Blood, Sweat and Tears www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK62tfoCmuQ and I have added a second link by Yarn - 'Easy Road' www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMvuer11a1k

Portnahaven, Islay, 'Queen of the Hebrides'. An attractive 19th century planned village with a sheltered harbour and view of the Atlantic, and the best placed mailbox I have come across. The villagers were originally predominantly fishermen and crofters. Sadly, one of the houses has long been abandoned to the elements, It would have had amazing views and is such a shame. My link here is 'Ain't That A Shame' by Fats Domino. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8CFeNxLXCo Please view large