Why Totnes and the South Hams?
There are a few proud Totnesians who will point to the Brutus Stone on the High Street and tell you that is where Britain began. There are possibly more numerous historians who may question this bold statement but no one denies the historically important character of Totnes, best exemplified by its fabulous Elizabethan architecture and the fact that it has more listed buildings per head of population than any other town in Britain. But the Totnes of today is more than just a history lesson. Modern Totnes, the largest town in the South Hams, is at the heart of a fascinating mix of conservative, rural traditions and alternative ideas and lifestyles. In Totnes these apparently paradoxical cultures not only complement each other successfully but they really thrive together – creating what is increasingly being regarded as one of the most forward-looking communities in the country. The strong platform of traditional agriculture and food production and a population who greatly care for the e