BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER
The village and the model
Nestled in Gloucestershire, England is the small village of Bourton-on-the-Water. Its built along a slow moving river and is known for its outstanding natural beauty, drawing thousands of tourist each year.
In the mid 1930s five craftsmen began construction on a model that would replicate the village It was produced in a one-ninth scale and depicts the heart of the beautiful Cotswold area. This perfect reproduction took five years in the making and was opened for the Coronation of King George VI in 1937
The model village is famous for their bonsai trees but recently they have added miniature deciduous and evergreen trees.
The village and the model
Nestled in Gloucestershire, England is the small village of Bourton-on-the-Water. Its built along a slow moving river and is known for its outstanding natural beauty, drawing thousands of tourist each year.In the mid 1930s five craftsmen began construction on a model that would replicate the village It was produced in a one-ninth scale and depicts the heart of the beautiful Cotswold area. This perfect reproduction took five years in the making and was opened for the Coronation of King George VI in 1937
The model sits by the running River Windrush as does the real village and includes the stone bridges for which Bourton is famous.
Of special interest are the replicas of the two churches. They are accurate in every detail and if you get close you can hear music.
The model village is famous for their bonsai trees but recently they have added miniature deciduous and evergreen trees.
As one who loves both architecture and miniatures, this was a delightful find. I swore I would never fly over the Atlantic Ocean again but I just might change my mind. This I want to see in person!
