Yesterday the sky was blue, the sun shone and springtime arrived in Totnes, England. Here are a few images that I hope will give you a sense of the great history of this town that’s preserved itself for centuries.
The Cott Inn proudly proclaims that it has been a licensed hostelery since the year 1320. It has a very up-to-date restaurant and offers rooms under the thatched roof to tourists.
Some people still live in thatched cottages in England — very charming! This one is in the hamlet of Cott, next to the inn.
An ancient house that stands at the edge of the narrow road, ready to greet another spring with banks of daffodils. The house and the stretch of road where it stands are both named Longcause.
This view over Totnes shows the circular wall of the ruined 11th century castle as well as the spire of the 15th century church.
A view of the 16th century Guild Hall.
The east end of the 15th century church. (That’s a dog, not a deer, accidentally caught in this picture.)
The sun shining on the church graveyard.
I replaced two pictures of the interior of the church in yesteday’s posts with ones I think are better. If the church interests you, look back a day to see it more clearly.
Libbie
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I really enjoy your photography! YOu have a great eye and I feel like I am traveling along with you! I hope continue to enjoy your wonderful adventures!
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Hi Dottie and thanks! My adventures will last for two more months if all goes as planned, in England and Ireland.
Libbie
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beautiful photos! Where is the town exactly?
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Hi Tanja,
Thanks for “dropping by” my blog. I’m now in Totnes in Devon, about half-way between Plymouth and Exeter. Where are you? I’m off to Hastings tomorrow, then Lincoln later in April. I love the old cities of England.
Libbie
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HI! At home in Croatia:) I love exploring England!
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Similar to Dottie, I was going to say that I love your photography! Excellent composition and it also makes me feel that I am there with you! Wow, the Cott Inn, since 1320! I’m impressed!!
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Hi Clare,
Thank you for your kind “review” of my photos. Wouldn’t we love to live in a town where we dine in a restaurant built in 1320 and where the main church was built in the late 1400s? I come to England for the history found everywhere here — my history because I’m about 95% English, genetically. Makes me wonder who all my thousands of English ancestors were, where they lived and how life treated them.
Libbie
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