The Channel Islands - Cottages, Sark
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The Channel Islands - Cottages, Sark
The Channel Islands - Cottages, Sark - Row of cottages - lady carrying pails. Part of Box 234 Boswell Collection - The Channel Islands Sark (French: Sercq; Sercquiais: S負 or Cerq) is a small island in the Channel Islands in the southwestern English Channel, off the coast of Normandy, France. It is a royal fief, which forms part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, with its own set of laws based on Norman law and its own parliament. It has a population of about 600. Sark (including the nearby island of Brecqhou) has an area of 2.10 square miles (5.44 km2). Sark is one of the few remaining places in the world where cars are banned from roads and only tractors and horse-drawn vehicles are allowed. In 2011, Sark was designated as a Dark Sky Community and the first Dark Sky Island in the world. Sark Date: circa 1900
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Channel Cottages Fief Normandy Pails Sark Southwestern
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Nestled in the tranquil waters of the English Channel, lies the picturesque island of Sark, part of the Channel Islands off the coast of Normandy, France. This charming photograph captures a row of quaint cottages, their whitewashed walls adorned with vibrant flowers and colorful doors. In the foreground, a local woman in traditional attire carries pails of water, adding a touch of authenticity to the scene. Sark, also known as Sercq, Sercquiais, or Cerq, is a small island with a rich history and unique character. With a population of approximately 600, it is a royal fief, governed by its own set of laws based on Norman law and boasting its own parliament. Covering an area of just 2.10 square miles (5.44 km2), Sark is one of the last places on earth where cars are banned from roads, making it a haven for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat. Designated as a Dark Sky Community in 2011, Sark is the first Dark Sky Island in the world, offering visitors an unobstructed view of the night sky. This photograph, taken circa 1900, transports us back in time, allowing us to imagine the simple pleasures and unique way of life that continues to thrive on this enchanting island.
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