Doors of WordPress V170 – St Ives

Happy Thursday everyone and welcome back to another week of wonderful doors. This week I am showcasing five doors discovered when we were in England and managed to squeeze in a wee trip to St Ives. You can see the doors below this post and as always, please let me know if you have a stand out door this week.

Now, when people (me included) hear the name St Ives, most immediately think of the famous seaside town in Cornwall, however, nestled in Cambridgeshire is another St Ives that is every bit as charming in its own understated way.

This delightful riverside market town is full of character, with beautiful historic buildings, winding streets and an abundance of architectural details that catch your eye. As someone who enjoys photographing doors, I found myself stopping time and again to admire the town’s colourful front doors, grand entrances and centuries-old building, the perfect inspiration for my Thursday Doors post.

On a side note, one of the highlights of any visit to St Ives, is taking a leisurely boat trip along the River Great Ouse. Cruising through the peaceful countryside offers a different perspective of the town, with picturesque scenery, riverside homes and plenty of opportunities to simply relax and enjoy the moment.

St Ives may not be the most famous one in England, but its quaint charm, rich history, beautiful architecture and welcoming atmosphere make it a destination that’s well worth discovering.

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  1. Fantastic images, Wayne. I love all the views from the water! And the black door stood out for me. I know it is not a cafe, but that looks like it would make a great cafe entrance; at least that was my first thought before I looked closer.

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  2. I was attracted to 4 … the pink was just something that made it stand out. They’re all lovely though.

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  3. I prefer to visit places like St. Ives rather than the touristy spots. I like the rustic charm, the quiet street, and the lovely architecture.

    Some amazing photos, Wayne. I’ll agree with you on the blue door, but for me it’s because it reminds me of the TARDIS from Doctor Who (yes, I’m a nerd). 🙂

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  4. These are wonderful doors, Wayne. I am partial to the last one, the black door with the other black trimmed elements. My favorite photo today is the first picture of that stone arch bridge. I’m glad you had a good time. I look forward to seeing more photos.

    Of course, when I hear the phrase, “St Ives” I am reminded of the classic children’s riddle I use to read to our daughter.

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    1. Cheers Dan, I can see the attraction with the black door. Also is this the riddle –

      As I was going to St Ives,
      I met a man with seven wives.
      Every wife had seven sacks,
      Every sack had seven cats,
      Every cat had seven kits.
      Kits, cats, sacks, and wives—
      How many were going to St Ives? 🤣

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