Pille Priory Henry G. Gastineau (1791-1876) captured the beautiful view of Pille Priory in Pembrokeshire that was published in the book “South Wales Illustrated in a Series of Views” in 1810
(Link). The engraving I own is a reproduction of the original drawing engraved by H. W. Bond, fl. 1827-1849. Mr Bond did not die young. The “fl.” abbreviation reads “flourished”. The years indicated mark his active and fruitful period as an artist. The priory was founded around 1200. Parts of the pict...
Published on October 04, 2016 09:26