My latest watercolour painting
In all the years I've been visiting the Suffolk coast I've never been to Covehithe before. Not all that surprising I suppose when it's neither on the way to, or from anywhere.
We only went with the expectation of finding a quiet beach but it became evident that there was so much more to keep us there.
Before walking down to the beach I had to go into the church. St.Andrew's is housed in a huge ruin believed to have been built in the 15c.
The smaller church was built within the walls of the ruin in 1672 and utilised the materials of the larger church. The bell tower houses 5 bells, thought to be among the oldest in the country.
We only went with the expectation of finding a quiet beach but it became evident that there was so much more to keep us there.
Before walking down to the beach I had to go into the church. St.Andrew's is housed in a huge ruin believed to have been built in the 15c.
The smaller church was built within the walls of the ruin in 1672 and utilised the materials of the larger church. The bell tower houses 5 bells, thought to be among the oldest in the country.
Not far away from the church the cliff edge comes to an abrupt end about 20 paces inland from the Eastern most house.
I am currently reading the book The Easternmost House, beautifully written by the owner, Juliet Blaxland. In it she describes a year in the life of the house, her memories and wonderful descriptions of Suffolk life. I thoroughly recommend it.
I am currently reading the book The Easternmost House, beautifully written by the owner, Juliet Blaxland. In it she describes a year in the life of the house, her memories and wonderful descriptions of Suffolk life. I thoroughly recommend it.
Above are a few more of the paintings I did on location in Southwold, Albeburgh, Dunwich and Walberswick during a stay there in 2016.
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