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One of the wonky chimneys of Porlock.
The last batch of photos from my recent visit to Exmoor... I wonder when I will get to go back? I'd like to go back. There are more ancient bridges that I need to photograph.
Porlock is not big. You can wander from one end of the High Street to the other in five minutes. But it's quite a lively little town. Two small supermarkets, a Post Office (in the outdoor gear shop), a variety of independent shops, a handful of pubs. And a very great number of guest houses and B&Bs.
The Ship Inn. Also known as the Top Ship, to distinguish it from the the Ship Inn at Porlock Weir (the Bottom Ship). Dating back to the 15th century.
Over the years, until fairly recently, many customers rode to the Inn on their ponies and tethered them outside for the evening while they enjoyed a few (or more than a few!) drinks. At the end of the evening the Inn staff would help the riders back on to their ponies who fortunately knew the way home. Occasionally the staff would make a mistake and put the wrong rider on a pony. In those cases the pony arrived home safely but the rider would get a surprise in the morning.
https://www.shipinnporlock.co.uk/history/
St Dubricius, Porlock. Parts of the church date back to the 13th century. The spire was damaged in a storm in 1703. Sadly, I didn't have time to look inside on this visit.
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Date: 2025-10-31 08:27 am (UTC)I love the story about the drinkers and their ponies! Maybe people will do that with self-driving cars in the future..?
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Date: 2025-10-31 06:25 pm (UTC)I'd trust a pony to get me home, but not a self-driving car...
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Date: 2025-10-31 06:27 pm (UTC)I loved the roof with the three thatched ducks on the ridge.
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