I can remember seeing a TV programme some years ago about Southwold. I had thought that it was Coast. But I have the DVD set of the first season of Coast. The segment covering the town is not what I remember, so it must have been some other TV show.
What I remember is an image of a town that was really quite lovely. It. Was a happy place and looked really quite beautiful. I have to say that my experience so far pretty much matches that.
I went out with Mark to take the dog for her morning walk. As we came onto the sports field area, we were discussing the car park, and whether it was free. There was a lady sat reading a book, and she said “sorry for listening to your conversation, but the car park is free, but if you can make a donation, that would be good”. We thanked her and then had a very pleasant chat. At one point I asked if the locals didn’t get fed up with all the tourists. I think her response was immediate and sincere, and very much in support of the visitors, that we are very welcome. I’m not sure everyone will think like that, but for a random engagement, it was a very nice response.
During the day, when we went for a walk, and stopped in a local pub for a drink, I really got the impression of a happy atmosphere. Everybody seemed to be enjoying themselves.
I would very much like to find that original clip, whichever series it’s from, because whoever did it, got it absolutely spot on.
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