Many people who have never been to Totnes will assume that such a town can't possibly exist in today's modern world: A town that hearkens back to the days of bohemia and the pursuit of art, truth, beauty, and love. Even many English blokes may be surprised to know that there are still spots in the U.K. that devote themselves not to labor or industry but to the furthering of man's intellect, man's creativity, and man's soul. Totnes is just such a town and anybody who wishes to make a pilgrimage to an as yet unknown Mecca where New Age health meets bohemian ideals need only to visit the Alphabet Town on the River Dart.
Totnes does have many shops that cater to all needs, of course, but the plethora of art shops and paint supply stores indicate that Totnes is definitely supportive of its flower children. Theatre troupes are at home in Totnes and the citizens of this truly unique burg are proud to have some of the most creative geniuses in Europe. Two times a week visitors and residents are treated to a market that evokes the classic days of England before the Industrial Revolution. Here, shoppers can find antiques, old musical instruments, art or art supplies, and nearly anything else that can catch the eye of somebody dedicated to the beauty in truth. In addition, the concept of New Age living is perfected in Totnes and few cities cater to the quirky health and diet habits of these folks better than this glimmering beacon of individuality. The ubiquitous Time magazine recently lavished on Totnes the title of "Capital of New Age Chic". Recently the famed British publication known as "Highlife" deemed Totnes to be one of the world's "Ten Most Funky Towns". It isn't just the citizens that make the town beat to its own drum, however. Not too long ago Totnes broke tradition by becoming the first English town to adopt its own form of local currency. The Totnes pound swiftly began to be accepted by nearly every business in town and Totnes is still seen as one of the most revolutionary towns in the United Kingdom for its sometimes quirky yet always fascinating actions.
Totnes is also a historic town that has indispensable ancient architecture dating back to the tenth century and even further back. This is perhaps the most astonishing anomaly: That the town is able to offer so much to the current generations while still having so much importance to generations past. Few towns are as modern as Totnes while also being as ancient and indispensable and it is to the credit of the residents of Totnes that the town is as immediate and forward-thinking as it is without giving up a second of its grandeur or a minute of its esteem. This is the Totnes we all know and love and that we can't live without whether we'd like to admit it or not. This is also the Totnes that you will recognize immediately upon entering this grand and noble burg.
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