Hi all
One of the grand-daddy's of the personal development and Inspiration movement is James Allen, who wrote the very famous book "As a Man Thinketh"
He spent his writing years from 1905-1912 in Ilfracombe in South West England.
I grew up in a village called Lynton, about 20 miles from here.
Whilst on holiday at Easter, we went to find some of the views that inspired the man that has inspired so man.
He used to walk from his home up to the top of the Cairn Nature Reserve, where he would meditate and draw inspiration for his books.
Here are some of the stunning views he saw (less most of the houses of course)
View over Ilfracombe to the Bristol Channel
View looking inland
It was well worth the climb to the top and looking at the stunning views, I could quite understand why he was so inspired.
He was a very prolific writer and also produced a monthly magazine called "The Epoch", which was distibuted worldwide and continued by his widow, Lily Allen, after his death.
Ilfracombe hold an annual Victorian week in June, so that will be well worth visiting.
Just for fun, the kids did a meditation (well, sort of!) on the top of the hill.
Morning Meditiation
Have an inspired day
With love and abundant blessings
Amanda Goldston
2 comments:
Hi Amanda,
We are planning to do the same this easter weekend. I am trying to find James Allens's home and take his walk etc (to feel his inspiration) but can hardly find any details on the web except of Cairn. Your blog come up on the top. Any tips will be helpful.
Regards
Pradeep
Hi Pradeep,
James Allen's house was on the corner of Broad Park Avenue and Belmont Road in Ilfracombe. It is now a private home.
However the museum in Ilfracombe is very interesting and I managed to buy a fascinating book about James Allen, written by local people.
You can no longer walk the exact trail because there is now a factory where the former railway station used to be. You can access the bottom of the Cairn and the Cairn Nature Reserve from the main Ilfracombe to Barnstaple Road and also from Slade Road.
The Cairn is quite steep, but it is well worth the climb to the top. You can see right over the town.
All I can say, is that James Allen must have been one VERY FIT gentlemen!
If you are looking for great food, The Royal Marine in Combe Martin is highly recommended. If you have children, Cook Island at Mullacott Cross (top of the hill on the main Ilfracombe to Barnstaple Road) is also good.
Hope this helps.
Have a great trip.
With abundant blessings.
Amanda
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