We live in an exemplary village in England… picturesque and love it – but with a major drawback

Locals who live in a model British village say they love it because it’s picturesque, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks.

Suburban Bournville Mansion birminghamwas established in 1893 to house the employees of the Cadbury Works.

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not yet House Today, for hundreds of locals, this rustic village feels like something out of a movie.

As visitors line up and pass through, Cadbury World And a truck passing by for delivery chocolatethe quiet area still retains its old charm.

Diane, who has lived in Bourneville since 1985, said: birmingham live: “It’s a great place to live. Lots of friendly people, cafes, festivals and activities.

“I’m a poet, I’ve published two books. It’s a holiday atmosphere.

“I often have coffee here or at the garden center.”

Lorraine Hawkes, who has lived across the street from Cadbury Recreation for nine years, said it was a “nice area.”

“Bourneville is a lovely neighborhood, very quiet and nothing is too much trouble,” she said.

“This is an active community. We have to give that to Bournville.”

However, there are slight drawbacks for locals who still have to follow the rules to maintain their village character.

Founded by Quakers over 120 years ago, it was decided to be a “dry” village.

because of them faiththe founders decided to ban alcohol after being sold.

This is still practiced today and there are no pubs or shops outside of a business permit in the village.

Diane added: “Bournville is a wonderful community, partly managed by the Bournville Trust.

“Although the number of Quakers in charge has decreased, I feel very honored to live here.”

Bournville Trust community director Arthur Tsang said the property has undergone a lot of changes since it was first built, making it more modern.

But Tsang said he is working with residents to “improve and maintain the grounds for everyone’s enjoyment.”

Follow the villagers. Peak District They were outraged when villas began occupying the area.

Lonnor locals It is said to have become famous after being used as the fictional town of Lambton. BBCadaptation of Jane Austen novel pride and prejudicewhich Colin Firth and Jennifer Ealy starred in

And the people of Ifford Wiltshirethey were afraid shadows are fading Nearby Bradford-on-Avon – in a bigger town.

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