Bosham Harbour Tapestries

A digitally produced graphic sketch of the quayside next to the green and historic church at Bosham (pronounced 'Bozzum') on the West Sussex coast. The village itself has a long history, appearing in the Bayeaux Tapestry where it shows Harold Godwinson and his followers riding towards the church and, even further back when King Canute had a palace nearby. Bosham harbour is part of Chichester Harbour, an important coastal conservation area.

*Bosham* Number of views as of 13th August 2018 = 420. Bosham (pronounced Bozzam) is a picturesque coastal village situated on an inlet of Chichester Harbour, in the southern county of West Sussex, England. It's an idyllic spot, with the 10th century Holy Trinity Church, never far from view. Motorists must beware however, because at high tide the sea comes right into the old village, flooding the lower road around the harbour and with it several car parking spaces. Viewers will be delighted to watch the hilarious "Bosham Car Wash - the Movie":http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2QclcT6F-I on YouTube! Date: 26th August 2013.

Harbour Cottages, Bosham A picturesque cluster of cottages in the village of Bosham, Chichester harbour, West Sussex, England. Legend has it that Bosham was the place where King Canute commanded the waves to recede. Date: 16th December 2017.

A view from across the creek to the picturesque village of Bosham (pronounced 'Bozzam') in West Sussex. Seen here are the houses clustered round the harbour with the parish church of Holy Trinity in the background. The roadway round the harbour floods at each high tide - so visitors beware! The village and its church feature in the Bayeaux Tapestry which shows Harold Godwinson and his followers riding here befoe setting sail from the quay for his meeting with Duke William of Normandy in 1064.

A view from across the creek of the picturesque village of Bosham (pronounced 'Bozzum') in West Sussex. Seen here are the houses clustered round the harbour with the parish church of Holy Trinity in the background. The roadway round the harbour to this viewpoint floods at each high tide! The village and its church feature in the Bayeaux Tapestry which shows Harold Godwinson and his followers riding here befoe setting sail from the quay for his meeting with Duke William in 1064.

The interior of Holy Trinity Church at Bosham, West Sussex, looking along the length of the nave to the chancel. The church sits on the edge of the village near the quay, overlooking the water. Its Norman past can be seen in the round chancel arch but the building has its origins earlier than this being founded in c.850. This was replaced in the 10th century by Holy Trinity church and features in the Bayeaux Tapestry where Harold Godwinson and his followers are depicted riding to the building.

The quayside at Bosham, West Sussex in England, lying next to the village green and the church. This image was captured just as the sky was clearing after a dull morning. The village itself has a long history, appearing in the Bayeaux Tapestry where it shows Harold Godwinson and his followers riding towards the church and, even further back when King Canute had a palace nearby. Bosham harbour is part of Chichester Harbour, an important coastal conservation area.

Bosham Cottages Number of views as of 22nd January 2018 = 430. A row of terraced seaside cottages in the picturesque village of Bosham, near Chichester, West Sussex, England. Date: 26th August 2013.

The quayside at Bosham, West Sussex, lying next to the village green and the church. This image was captured just as the sky was clearing after a dull morning. The village itself has a long history, appearing in the Bayeaux Tapestry where it shows Harold Godwinson and his followers riding towards the church and, even further back when King Canute had a palace nearby. Bosham harbour is part of Chichester Harbour, an important coastal conservation area. This image has a pencil drawing effect.

Bosham Reflections Number of views as of 11th June 2019 = 3910. Another shot of the West Sussex village of Bosham on the shores of Chichester Harbour, with the distinctive tower of Holy Trinity Church reflected in the water. Must be almost high tide as only one car is visible along the shore and you don't want to be caught out! Check out Bosham Car Wash – the Movie on YouTube! Date: 26th August 2013.

An artistic view of a convenient bench on the Green next to the quayside at Bosham in West Sussex. Bosham (pronounced 'Bozzam' is a picturesque village within Chichester Harbour - a site of Special Scientific Interest. Holy Trinity church seen here dates from the late 800s. King Canute lived close by in the 1000s and it was here that he is said to have commanded thge sea to go back - and famously got his feet wet! His 8 year old daughter sadly drowned here and is buried within the church. Nikon D7000 Nikkor 18-200

Harbour seagulls in Bosham by Debra Cox - Nostalgic Perspective Photography.