Season: winter
The river was in spate at Lostwithiel for this winter visit. Recent storms had coincided with spring tides and an onshore wind further down the River Fowey. Up here, debris had been washed down from the waterlogged fields. While the busy town enjoyed extra weekend visitors, a bench by the old bridge was an ideal spot for reflection and an appreciation of nature.
Peter’s appreciation of Lostwithiel.
The full flowing river at Lostwithiel.
Season: winter
It was an auction day in Lostwithiel, the antiques capital of Cornwall, so the town was full of people. After filming at the medieval bridge, the rain took me inside, where I chatted to the proprietors of two local businesses in the shelter of their premises. Lostwithiel is steeped in history, with a proud commercial heritage. The businesses are nearly all owner-run, characterful and varied, making a trip to the town great fun.
The river that runs through Lostwithiel then down to Fowey and out to sea.
Chatting to Pippa and her daughter, Hannah, at their business.
Claire explains how beach images stay with her forever.
Season: autumn
“1940’s Day” at Lostwithiel led me up the Fowey River. The day was great fun, with the townsfolk dressed in character for the last War. I was able to film the Tea Dance and chat to a member of the South West Battle Group re-enactment club. This town is a great place for a visit. Once Cornwall’s capital and a stannary town, there are now antique shops galore. There’s a church in the centre of the town with a particularly interesting font, placed right on the junction of the St Michael and St Mary ley lines.
The tranquility of the upper reaches of the Fowey River at Lostwithiel.
My chat with a member of the South West Battle Group re-enactment society on “1940’s Day” in Lostwithiel.
I come to Lostwithiel to shop for every day things, or to browse in the many antique shops or plant shopping in the Duchy Nursery. But most often, for the glorious walks through the woods up on Restormel Hill, with breathtaking views over the valley.