Church at Odell, Bedfordshire c. 18th century

Editor: Here we have William Byrne's engraving, "Church at Odell, Bedfordshire." There's such a peaceful, almost reverent quality to it, don't you think? What stands out to you in this piece? Curator: It whispers of England's quiet corners, doesn't it? For me, it's the light. See how it catches the church tower, then softens into the foliage? It's a dance between the man-made and the natural. Feels like a memory, a half-forgotten dream, perhaps? Editor: A dream… I like that. The detail is amazing. Curator: Yes, Byrne invites us to wander in, doesn't he? To breathe in the quiet history. Leaving me with the sense of time standing still. What about you? Editor: I think I see what you mean. Thanks.