I have been wanting to see the village of Imber for a few years now and as access was allowed into the village this Christmas period we ventured out before the meal for a walk round.
The village became under military control at the end of 1943 and Imber’s residents were evicted as a result. Today the village still remains empty and in the hands of the army on the Plain and is used for training purposes. Access to the village is granted just a few times a year.

As we arrived quite early, we had the place to ourselves and after you get over the feeling that one shouldn’t be there, you soon notice that Imber is in a very peaceful place indeed. Thoughts soon turn to what life was like in this tiny little village.

“Little Imber on the Downe, Seven miles from any Towne, Sheep bleats the unly sound, Life twer sweet with ne’er a vrown, Oh let us bide on Imber Downe.”

If you would like to learn more about this interesting place, click here.