Manor House Hotel, Castle Combe 1974
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This authentic 1970s colour photograph captures the stately Manor House Hotel in the picturesque village of Castle Combe, Wiltshire. Taken in 1974, the image provides a factual record of the 14th-century Cotswold stone manor, featuring its distinctive gables, mullioned windows, and a decorative cupola atop the roofline. The facade is partially covered in dormant climbing plants, characteristic of early spring in the English countryside.
The scene documents a variety of period cars parked along the sweeping gravel driveway, offering a snapshot of British motoring in the mid-1970s. Notable vehicles include a pair of Austin Maxi’s in the foreground, with a yellow Vauxhall Victor estate and a dark blue sports car with its boot open. In the background, the lush, rolling hills of the Bybrook Valley are visible under an overcast sky. As a self-contained archival record, this shot preserves the elegant and secluded atmosphere of this renowned Wiltshire hotel during the 1970s.
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