The weather wasn't great but we poodled down to Fowey for a short walk, always an interesting town to visit.
We parked the car in Gallant's Drive - safe to do so this time of year - and wandered down the Esplanade.
The first view is across the Fowey River to Polruan.
The river gently splashes the rocks below.
Now looking inland as the river meanders through the hills.
Another view across the river to Polruan. There is a ferry from Fowey to Polruan and vice versa.
We continued walking to the quay passing by the Fowey Aquarium.
On the quay the canons are at the ready - just in case they are needed!
We walked on through the town looking at the views when possible.
Another small quay. It appears that Queen Victoria and Prince Albert stopped off here for a cuppa back in 1846.
Next is a building I like: The Georgian Scallop Shell House. It has an interesting history.
The river gently splashes the rocks below.
Now looking inland as the river meanders through the hills.
Another view across the river to Polruan. There is a ferry from Fowey to Polruan and vice versa.
We continued walking to the quay passing by the Fowey Aquarium.
On the quay the canons are at the ready - just in case they are needed!
We walked on through the town looking at the views when possible.
Another small quay. It appears that Queen Victoria and Prince Albert stopped off here for a cuppa back in 1846.
Next is a building I like: The Georgian Scallop Shell House. It has an interesting history.
The story goes that there was previously a medieval house here. This was used by pilgrims on their way to the Shrine of St. James of Compostela in Spain. Records reveal that between 1412 and 1456 licences were granted to seven Fowey Shippers, who carried around 350 Pilgrims to Spain.
Going up Customs House Hill and the narrow road beyond.
Fortunately the road has one way traffic only.
Peeking across the river, with the lifeboat in position
Further along the river is the Bodinnick Ferry for cars, vans and foot passengers.
A pleasant house overlooking the river
Further along the river is the industrial sector, lots of china clay etc. have been exported from here over the years - see the 1904 photo at the end of this post.
Going up Customs House Hill and the narrow road beyond.
Fortunately the road has one way traffic only.
Peeking across the river, with the lifeboat in position
Further along the river is the Bodinnick Ferry for cars, vans and foot passengers.
A pleasant house overlooking the river
Further along the river is the industrial sector, lots of china clay etc. have been exported from here over the years - see the 1904 photo at the end of this post.
Wandering back through the town there are various shops and food outlets.
Back to the main Fowey Quay and we succumbed to C0rnish pasties - mine a veggie option, being vegetarian.
We found an empty seat and a young seagull thought he would join us. He took a lot of persuading to go away - it seems he is addicted to pasties!
Lunch over we wandered slowly back to the Esplanade.
A final look across the river to Polruan and our car was waiting. A pleasant way to spend a morning.
That's it for today but there are more photos of Fowey on my blog post A Flavour Of the Old Town of Fowey, Cornwall With 24 Photos or, if you want a longer, proper walk I recommend The Magical Hall Walk at Fowey Cornwall.
Back to the main Fowey Quay and we succumbed to C0rnish pasties - mine a veggie option, being vegetarian.
We found an empty seat and a young seagull thought he would join us. He took a lot of persuading to go away - it seems he is addicted to pasties!
Lunch over we wandered slowly back to the Esplanade.
A final look across the river to Polruan and our car was waiting. A pleasant way to spend a morning.
That's it for today but there are more photos of Fowey on my blog post A Flavour Of the Old Town of Fowey, Cornwall With 24 Photos or, if you want a longer, proper walk I recommend The Magical Hall Walk at Fowey Cornwall.
P.S. I came across this old photo from 1904 of china clay being delivered to Fowey.
That's definitely the lot for today. All good wishes for the week ahead~ Mike.
