We had a great day at Godmanchester! Godmanchester is in Cambridgeshire, next to Huntingdon. It is on the site of the Roman town of Durovigutum. In addition, there is archaeological evidence of Celtic habitation prior to the establishment of a Roman town and a Mansio (Inn). people have lived here continuously for more than 2,000 years.

The website of the local paper indicates that “telling people that you come from Godmanchester” elicits a look of confusion! We visited on a bright spring day and fed the ducks. Then we wandered round the water meadows and past the boat houses. A couple of narrow boats were plying the Great Ouse and people were using magnets to fish in the water. They brought a a pistol!

The waterfront

The first image is a panoramic of the water front. This is created by editing the top and bottom off the original shot, which is the second image. A closer shot, emphasising the reflections in the water follows next. An even closer one of the timber framed house is the last of these shots.

The offshoot

The river Great Ouse meanders around Godmanchester as if it has all day to spend going nowhere! One of the meanderings is an especially picturesque offshoot. Unusually and differing from the rest of the river its straight. Following past the Chines bridge, which also reflects in the water, the walker comes to a river bank lined with willow trees. The alternative bank contains houses, most of which have attractive boat houses. In addition, the calm water here creates lovely reflections. Last but not least we have an image of the Chinese bridge shot through the willow tree!

Lots of people were enjoying a great day at Godmanchester now we are all allow out in the fresh air again!