Photograph·pht_GH_0073·c.1958

Bellapais Abbey

Bellapais Abbey
Photograph: c.1958. pht_GH_0073. "Bellapais Abbey". Reproduced by permission of the Centre of Visual Arts and Research (CVAR), Costas and Rita Severis Foundation. Resized.

English, as on the record

Black and white photograph of Bellapais Abbey, taken at a distance, with the village visible on th hill behind it

Inscription, as transcribed by CVAR

Inscribed on the back: Another view of the Abbey. Magnificent, isn't it? -one of the original Crusaders Abbeys - a lovely light buff coloured stone, with rich green trees (orange groves) and purple mountains behind. The abbey features in Bitter Lemons, [mum?]. Perhaps you remember

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