The broad valley is neatly divided by ancient hedgerows.
Hikers head down the narrow path to the local pub.
Ensconced in this idyllic pastoral setting, it's strange to think there's a war going on in it. This is Middle England, the battleground of Britain's political parties. It is also hunting country, a land of ancient tradition and long memory. As is the rest of the world, it is facing change to its lifestyle and its economy. Yet it's weathering them in the calm and lovely fashion for which the area is known.