Bibury was a weavers’ village. The National Trust bought the weavers’ cottages and rent them out. The buildings were made of oolitic limestone. The limestone makes the soil fertile, so the grazing is good for the sheep, which makes the sheep happy. The sheep of the Cotswolds are known for their soft wool. (Is this like contented cows make sweet milk?) Many tourists come by the car and busload, which I tried to avoid in my photos. William Morris of the Arts and Crafts movement called Bibury the most beautiful village in England. You may notice that these are spring flowers. We visited in late May when it was cool and overcast. I couldn’t decide which photos were my favorites, so I included a whole series. They include the Arlington Row cottages, private homes, a hotel, and the wildlife preserve. The preserve is currently being restored.
