So many years have passed but the village has retained its old identity.

However, the old village has mostly retained its traditional appearance.

The villages are popular with tourists but retain their traditional character.

The village retains the traditional character of the whole region.

The village retains some local services, including shops and public houses.

The village has to a large extent retained its rural character.

The village and parish retained the name until the 1970s.

Despite this increase, for many years the village retained much of its small-town look.

The village still retains a post office and the church remains open.

However, the village retains a strong community feel for those that choose to become involved.