Market Day at Totnes

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Market Day at Totnes

Just a street scene taken on Market Day in the ancient Historic Borough of Totnes in Devon.

I lived in Totnes for about 30 years and loved the atmosphere in the narrow streets and the ancient timber framed buildings, most of which are over 500 years old,seem to lean in every direction, but all add to the character.

In recent years Totnes has earned the title of Alternative Capital of the UK, not because of the population which is under 10,000 but a large influx of hippy types and green environment followers seemed to have moved to the town.

A market has been held in the town for over 1000 years and the modern day market day can be most enjoyable and filled with atmosphere,

In Roman times, Totnes was one of the largest towns in population and at one time even minted it’s own currency, thankfully it didn’t grow as fast as all the other towns in numbers.

Nikon D300
18 – 70 zoom 22mm<br />CP Fiter<br />AP F11 1/125 sec

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Market Day at Totnes by rodsfotos
  • georgieboy98

    georgieboy98

    Dear old Totnes. I’ve visited that market a few times (also the one at Newton Abbot) This shot particularly appeals to me because it is not the normal scene one gets in a photo of Totnes. This is really more how I remember it. Super photo Rod and a keeper for me, for sure. There used to be a huge place called Trago Mills out here somewhere (or was that closer to Newton Abbot?) The guy was always using a large space in his adverts to belittle the government of the day – remember that? Are they still going? We used to have friends out here who were long time Totnes residents but we seem to have lost touch in recent times. Great to see this one Rod. Best wishes, Peter

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Peter, I tried to include the typical old town centre architecture and a bit of the market day atmosphere in the composition.
    Yes Trago Mills are still a thriving business on the far side of Newton Abbot, the son now runs the business and the same type of adverts knocking the EU and the Government of the day,(Nothing changes).they have really gone upmarket and are a massive business these days,
    Regards, Rod.

  • shanemcgowan

    shanemcgowan

    ah tis nice scene,

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Shane,
    Regards, Rod.

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  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    I rmember this well. My sister lives at Rattery, which is just down the road from Totnes, while Mother is in Torquay. We grew up visiting Totnes (Granny lived there) and of course Newton Abbot, Trago, Buckfastleigh etc. This is really a delightful walk down memory lane. Apart from that it is a great photo.
    Mik

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Kala and I’m so pleased it brought back some pleasant memories for you, I hope to upload quite a few more scenes from around Totnes in time, if there is ever a scene that you’d like to see again, let me know and I’ll try to get it for you,
    Regards, Rod.

  • jell

    jell

    How do you do it MAGNIFICENT

  • rodsfotos replied

    Just point and shoot Jell.,lol., thanks so much my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • DottieDees

    DottieDees

    Great capture Rod…I love the quaintness of this place and as you said the marketplace atmosphere that you captured so well..

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Dottie, I left there 8 years ago and to be honest, regret moving, thankfully it’s only 10 miles away from where I now live,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Gerry Danen

    Gerry Danen

    Like my memories of Oudewater

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Gerry, thanks so much and for the link to your album on Oudewater, it is very much the same type of old character town as Totnes, I left a message on your album,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    Gosh Rod I remember this old Town well, well captured.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Malcolm, I’m sure a big part of me still lives there,
    Regards, Rod.

  • libra72

    libra72

    Lovely capture !!!

    Phil.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Phil, much appreciated,
    Regards, Rod.

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Never been there, but I can appreciate a beautiful capture. Now, of course, I want to visit there too!

  • rodsfotos replied

    If you ever manage the trip over the giant pond Barbara, I’d be delighted to show you round my former home town, I still go there for a visit most weeks,many thanks my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • missmoneypenny

    missmoneypenny

    We were in Totnes last year Rod – it’s a very pretty place isn’t it? This is a lovely shot.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Yes you have to visit the old town to appreciate the atmosphere and charm Chris, I do hope you visit Totnes again before too long, many thanks my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Nice shot Rod, I love the timber buildings and all the colours.
    I’ve never been to this area, I think I should some day …

  • rodsfotos replied

    I hope you can make it down this way before too long Tom, I’m sure you’d enjoy a holiday in the Westcountry, so much more interesting to visit places like Totnes than to sit on some of our overcrowded beaches in my opinion, many thanks,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Mayina

    Mayina

    Beautiful, what a lovely town to live in!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Gwenda, I have always enjoyed Totnes and still regret leaving there 8 years ago, at least I can still visit it in a short journey,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Catherine Alexander

    Catherine Ale...

    Charming little town and market. Nice image Rod.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed Catherine,
    Regards, Rod.

  • davesphotographics

    davesphotograp...

    great caputre love the wooden building

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Dave, I hope to get a few close-ups of individual buildings in the town before too long,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    I’m not much of a beach person Rod, I like history, countryside and scenary …

  • Donna Adamski

    Donna Adamski

    Looks like a great place to live or visit…great capture. :)

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Donna,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    very good street photo

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Antanas,
    Regards, Rod.

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    nice Rod - thanks for the narrative - what a wonderful place to live for 30 years – dave

  • rodsfotos replied

    The whole town is steeped in history back to Roman times and with so many ancient buildings in the narrow streets,it has become very popular with visitors, many thanks Dave,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Yool

    Yool

    I sure want to go to the market here…..great shot Rod !!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    The atmosphere is always wonderful on market day, thanks so much Mariola,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Great work dear rod! Love the mood in this image!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Bela,
    Regards, Rod.

  • amarica

    amarica

    Excellent capture Rod. I love it!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Ann, I was going to try a few candids in the market place but decided on the wider view in the end to give a better appreciation of the old architecture as well,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    So different to my neck of the woods Rod, great image, thanks for the extra historical info too mate.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Jason, it’s quite different from most places down this way as well, a lot of ancient architecture for the visiting photographer,
    Regards, Rod.

  • IrishPics

    IrishPics

    Beautiful Capture Rod,!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Joseph,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    A beautiful capture of this historic market town Rod….its quite a few years since I’ve been here. It’s good to see it again.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Lyn, I lived there for so many years and a part of me keeps pulling me back there, I often wonder why I moved from Totnes,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Evita

    Evita

    Great capture!! A lovely town! :D

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Evita, I enjoyed the many years I lived there,
    Regards, Rod.

  • henrihan

    henrihan

    A beautiful street scene Rod,looks like a beautiful and very friendy old town with lovely houses. I do like these old timbered fronts ,they have a lot of character. Thanks for sharing, regards,Henri.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Henri, I still miss the town even though it is 8 years since I lived there,
    Regards, Rod.

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    Hey there Rod, I really appreciate your bringing the scenes of the South West to life, it’s great to see good old Totnes once again, it seems like ages but it’s only a couple of months. I ilke the way you’ve captured the scene. Blessings, Don.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Don, thanks so much my friend, I lived in Totnes for thirty years and still can’t understand why I left, so it’s great to go back regularly and get the old town on camera,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    This picture reminds me of George St., St. John’s, Newfoundland. You should google George Street, St. John’s! Uncanny! Very beautful! You sure do have excellent work!
    St. John’s is the oldest city in North America.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Gail, I just checked it out and found a page with 4 street scenes in it, it is very much alike,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Wonderful image, Rod!!! All the character in the world!!! It’s what I love most about Great Britain and Europe … scratch the dirt there and you get centuries and centuries and centuries of history … lives and loves … scratch the dirt here and you get more dirt, lol!!!! And the beauty of it all is talented individuals like yourself who recognize what so many of we Americans hunger for!!! More please!!!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    I loved the thirty years I lived in this old town Lois and would go back in a flash but st least I still live near enough to go back regularly with the camera, more will follow in time, many thanks my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • chen cohen

    chen cohen

    gorgeous capture rod, with a stunning light, in this great place!!! wonderful image dear!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Chen, I lived in this old town for many years and still go back there often,
    Regards, Rod.

  • maxy

    maxy

    Love the angle you have here looking down the street! Colorful old buildings that has a nice almost island feel to it! Beautifully captured!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Maxy, I used to live in this old town before moving to my present one and still go back there often, most of the town centre buildings are about 500 – 600 years old and filled with character,
    Regards, Rod.

  • CarolM

    CarolM 28 days ago

    There must be a lot of history in this old town and I love the leaning buildings. It does look like a busy place where people enjoy going. This is a fine shot and gives me a taste of Totnes. A market that has been held for 1000 years is really something.

  • rodsfotos replied 28 days ago

    Thank-you very much Carol, I still go back to Totnes sometimes on market day, the atmosphere is wonderful, yes the history of the town is amazing, at one time they even had it’s nown mint and currency, I enjoyed the years I lived there and often wish I still did,
    Regards, Rod.

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