Christmas Cards

Christmas Cards

Each year I paint a new winter scene to use for a Christmas card. Although it doesn’t snow that often in this part of Hampshire, when it does I’ll be out with my camera catching the moment before it all melts, which is usually quite quickly!

Seasons Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year

Cards are available individually cellophane wrapped with the greeting:

To purchase cards and discuss quantity discounts and personalised greetings please get in touch via the Contact page.

Romsey Abbey

Romsey Abbey

Romsey Abbey can trace its origins back to 907 AD.
The present building dates from around 1120 with later additions. The Abbey remains the largest parish church in Hampshire

Peartree Church, Southampton

Peartree Church

Peartree Church – Jesus Chapel, St Mary Extra, Southampton. Built in 1618 and consecrated in 1620 after the Reformation, Peartree Church, as it is now known, is the oldest Anglican Church anywhere in the world.
Available as a tent fold card 7″ x 5″ approx.

All Saints Church, Dibden

All Saints Dibden

The 13th Century All Saints Church serves the parish of Dibden near Southampton.
Badly damaged by bombing in June 1940 it was later restored and reopened in 1955.
Available as a tent fold card 7″ x 5″ approx.

Beaulieu Village

Beaulieu Village

The village of Beaulieu dates from the 13th century and followed the founding of a Cistercian Priory by monks on land granted to them by King John in 1204.
Beaulieu is best known as the home of the National Motor Museum.
Available as a tent fold card 7″ x 5″ approx.

St Mary’s Church, Eling

St Mary's Eling

Situated on a small hill overlooking Eling Quay and the adjacent Tide Mill near Totton,
the Victorian exterior hides the Saxon origins of the tenth oldest church in England.
Available as a tent fold card 7″ x 5″ approx.

The Chapel, Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley

Victoria Park Chapel

The Chapel is all that remains of the main building of the Royal Victoria Military Hospital. Constructed between 1856 and 1863 it was 1/4 mile long and at that time was the world’s longest building.
Available as a tent fold card 7″ x 5″ approx.

Boulton’s Bench, Lyndhurst

Bolton's Bench, Lyndhurst

Fun in the snow at Boulton’s Bench, Lyndhurst in the New Forest.
The natural hillock is topped with a large yew tree and was named after the Duke of Bolton, Lord Warden of the New Forest in the 18th Century.
Available as a tent fold card 7″ x 5″ approx.

Tudor House, Southampton

Tudor House

The timber-framed building facing St Michael’s Square.
It was built in the late 15th Century and has a Tudor style garden.
The building is now a museum and is also available as a wedding venue.
Available as a tent fold card 7″ x 5″ approx.

St Michael’s Square, Southampton

St Michael's Square

St. Michael’s Church founded in 1070.
It is one of the five churches originally in the medieval walled town.
Available as a tent fold card 7″ x 5″ approx

The Bargate, Southampton

The Bargate

The Bargate is the medieval gatehouse to the old walled town of Southampton.
Constructed in Norman times it was the main gateway to the city.  -Grade 1 listed.
Available as a tent fold card 7″ x 5″ approx.

West Gate Hall, Southampton

Westgate Hall

Dating from the 15th Century the timber framed building stands adjacent the West Gate that leads on to the former quayside.
The hall is available for hire as a wedding venue.
Available as a tent fold card 8″ x 4″ approx.

St Mary’s Church, Southampton

St Marys

The largest church in the city of Southampton.
St Mary’s has its origins in the Saxon settlement of the 7th Century. The current building was opened in 1884, but suffered severe fire damage during the blitz in 1940 before further restoration in the 1950s.
Available as a tent fold card 7″ x 5″ approx.

Holy Rood, Southampton

Holyrood

Holyrood Church was one of the original five churches in the old walled town of Southampton. Built in 1320, the church was destroyed by enemy bombing during the blitz in November 1940. It now serves as a memorial to the Merchant Navy. The huge 13 tonne anchor in the foreground came from the former Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth II.
Available as a tent fold card 7″ x 5″ approx.

Gods House Tower, Southampton

God's House Tower

Late 13th Century gatehouse that gave access to the marshland adjoining Southampton water. Later extensions included the tower, purpose built for cannon.
There was a tide mill under the tower and for some time the building acted as the town goal.
Available as a tent fold card 7″ x 5″ approx.

Highfield Lane, Southampton

Highfield Lane

Highfield Lane with a view of Highfield church or more correctly Christ Church Portswood. Consecrated in 1847 it has been added to and extended over the years.
Available as a tent fold card 7″ x 5″ approx.

St James, Shirley

St James, Shirley

St James’ by the Park, Shirley Parish Church was consecrated in 1836. Later additions include a chancel and clock in the tower.
Available as a tent fold card 7″ x 5″ approx.

Christmas St Nicolas, North Stoneham

St Nicolas, North Stoneham

St Nicolas church at North Stoneham is in a rural location between Southampton and Eastleigh.
Dating from medieval times records indicate it has undergone several rebuilds and restorations. It is well known for its early 17th Century One Hand Clock.
Available as a tent fold card 7″ x 5″ approx.

St Marys, South Stoneham

St Marys, South Stoneham

One of two medieval churches in Southampton St Mary’s has features from Norman time with a 12th Century chancel arch.
Available as a tent fold card 7″ x 5″ approx.

St Johns, Rownhams

St Johns, Rownhams

Built in 1855 and later extended in 1885 to serve the village of Rownhams.
Available as a tent fold card 7″ x 5″ approx.