Christchurch Harbour, Dorset, UK. This painting of Christchurch Harbour shows the inner harbour and the tower of Christchurch itself. Although this is a harbour has a large tidal range there are an amazing number of boats of all sizes both on the moorings and in the harbour. In the foreground of the painting the …
The Black House at Christchurch Harbour Entrance, Dorset, UK. The Black House on the Hegistbury Head side of Christchurch Harbour Entrance was traditionally coated in tar to counteract water penetration from the south-westerly storms of the Chanel. The tidal race between the sandbanks and Mudeford Quay carves out the channel which is deepest on …