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The Channel Islands - Seigneurie, Sark
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The Channel Islands - Seigneurie, Sark
The Channel Islands - Seigneurie, Sark - Creeper covered house - tower structure. Part of Box 234 Boswell Collection - The Channel Islands Sark (French: Sercq; Sercquiais: S負 or Cerq) is a small island in the Channel Islands in the southwestern English Channel, off the coast of Normandy, France. It is a royal fief, which forms part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, with its own set of laws based on Norman law and its own parliament. It has a population of about 600. Sark (including the nearby island of Brecqhou) has an area of 2.10 square miles (5.44 km2). Sark is one of the few remaining places in the world where cars are banned from roads and only tractors and horse-drawn vehicles are allowed. In 2011, Sark was designated as a Dark Sky Community and the first Dark Sky Island in the world. Sark Date: circa 1900
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The Channel Islands - Seigneurie, Sark: A Glimpse into the Past This photograph takes us back in time to the quaint and picturesque island of Sark, located in the Channel Islands in the southwestern English Channel. Part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, Sark is a unique and historic place, with its own distinct laws based on Norman law and a parliament that sets it apart from its neighboring islands. The image showcases a creeper-covered house with a tower structure, reminiscent of the medieval architecture that can be found throughout the island. The use of creepers, a type of vine, was a common method of insulation and decoration in old houses in Sark and other Channel Islands. Sark, with an area of just 2.10 square miles (5.44 km2) and a population of approximately 600, is one of the few remaining places in the world where cars are banned from roads. Instead, horse-drawn vehicles and tractors are the preferred mode of transportation, adding to the island's charm and tranquility. In 2011, Sark was designated as a Dark Sky Community and the first Dark Sky Island in the world, making it an ideal destination for stargazers and nature enthusiasts. This photograph, estimated to date back to circa 1900, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the unique character and history of Sark, a truly special place that remains largely untouched by modernity.
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