Views and Vistas
Here are some of the great views, sights, and vistas, from around Westbury. These images have all been taken by myself (apart from one, taken by my Dad!). The panoramic views are very large, and can take up to 30 seconds to fully open at 56k (dialup).
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Panoramic Views
When opening panoramic images, MS Windows may 'helpfully' shrink the image to fit it within your screen. To expand the image, 'hover' your mouse in the bottom right-hand corner of the image until an icon appears, then click it!
The image used in the banner, this is a patchwork of six images taken from the top of Westbury Hill and covers about 160 degrees. It looks distorted when viewed as a whole, but gives a really good impression of the view when seen full-sized. Westbury is on the left. I've enhanced the White Horse, to put her back to her normal glory (when I took this image, she was suffering with mould).
This panoramic was taken from the top of the longbarrow within Bratton Camp. It's composed of five images, and was my first attempt at splicing images in Paint Shop Pro (you can see the joints much more easily). That said, it's still a lovely view covering about 140 degrees.
To get a handle on the positions of the two panoramic views, compare the location of the Cement Works in the two images
Sights
This shot doesn't look like much, until you see it in detail and realise that you're at the bottom of a six metre, 2500 year old hole! Taken from the bottom of one of Bratton Camp's ditches; it gives a real impression of their depth and angle. Try to imagine rushing up these ramparts (twice) as you're being pelted with rocks and other missiles, before arriving, knackered, at the wooden wall your enemy (the defending army) is hiding behind. How keen would you be to 'get stuck in'?
Prospect place is fabulous, not only for it's history, but for it's architecture. Dating back to 1886, these building were built to help provide housing to some of the poorest people in Westbury, and yet they're now some of the most sought after buildings of that period in the area.
Vistas
This shot, taken at the back of the sports ground perfectly demonstrates the balance of town and country we enjoy in Westbury.
Halfway up the hill to the horse is the turnoff to Beggars Knoll. This shot was taken last autumn (2004) looking down the hill. I love this shot (and this area of the hill). Too many people miss this area by driving past it on their way to the White Horse.
Taken by my Dad in 1971 (the year I was born). This is a lovely shot of one of the mineholes. One day I'll get around to taking the marks/scratches out of it.