Set in one of England's many beautiful regions, Blackmore Vale, in the county of Dorset, contains some of the most scenic landscapes in the country. The Vale is a wide, breathtaking valley primarily used for dairy agriculture dotted with small villages and farms. This amazingly detailed image features Gold Hill in Shaftesbury. This quaint village is one of England's most photographed and painted scenes. St. Peter's Church, one of the few pre-18th century structures is at the top of Gold Hill. The ancient street is also adjacent to the walls of King Alfred's Abbey, another famous landmark in the area. The region's recorded history dates from Anglo-Saxon times. - RC