Set in
one of England's many beautiful regions, Blackmore Vale,
in the county of Dorset, contains some of the most scenic
landscapes in the country. The Vale is a wide,
breathtaking valley primarily used for dairy agriculture dotted
with small villages and farms. This amazingly detailed image
by Chase features Gold Hill, which is a famous hill and street in
Shaftesbury in the county. This picturesque, quaint village
of steep cobbled streets is one of England's most
photographed and painted scenes; the village has been featured on
many book covers. St. Peter's Church, one of the few
pre-18th century structures still standing in Shaftesbury, is at
the top of Gold Hill. The ancient street is also adjacent to
the walls of King Alfred's Abbey, another famous landmark in the
area. The region's recorded history dates from Anglo-Saxon
times. The annual Gold Hill Fair is a very popular event that
raises money for local charities.
