Winchester Town

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This view of Winchester town was taken from the viewpoint on St Gile's Hill. This is the well known statue of King Alfred in the centre of Winchester. This view of the statue is looking up the High Street showing the Guildlhall This obelisk marks the limit of where the Black Death reached in the City This water fountain is part of the West Gate. This statue of a Hampshire Hog is located outside County Hall. Outside County Hall near the Westgate. Located outside the Law Courts. This artwork depicts the water ways around the City of Winchester. Once the location for an army barracks, the buildings have been skillfully converted into living accomodation. Elizabeth Fink's statue of a man on a horse. Originally the West entrance to the walled City of Winchester. Originally the West entrance to the walled City of Winchester. Looking down the High Street into the centre of Winchester. The High Street. This is situated now on Lloyds Bank. Orignally the building was the Guildhall. This clock still strikes the curfew bell at 8 o'clock each evening. Looking up the High Street A view from Parchment Street towards the High Street. Christmas lights in the High Street. The Christmas tree next to the Butter Cross. The Butter Cross. The Market Square. The Old Vine pub is a popular meeting place. This avenue of trees takes you to the Cathedral. A popular area to relax in the centre of Winchester. A horse trough to commemorate the fallen horses at the South African war. A multiple exposure image of the busy High Street. View from the High Street towards Parchment Street. The Cathedral Close is the home of Pilgrims School which trains the choristers. The southerley city gate. Above the gate is a very small church, known as Kings Gate Church. Looking upriver towards the City Mill. The bridge across the river next to the City Mill Looking down river from the Mill. A popular walk from the Mill towards the Weirs. Every year there is a Festival of Dance held in Winchester. Dancers at the Festival A character at the Festival. Another character from the Festival. Decorated for a wedding. Old houses in Winchester are often timber frame with brick infill. The Hospital of St Cross is an ancient construction in the original meaning of the word 'hospital'. Travellers could call in here to receive some small beer and bread. It is still used to house retired clerics. This building is the Church.

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