A QUOTE FOR JACKIE
“It is only when our characters and events begin to disobey us that they begin to live.” John Fowles.
It was a cold, grey, October morning in Lyme Regis harbour,
but the dogs and I strolled along anyway.
They weren’t too sure about these wobbly steps
but we enjoyed the hazy view from the top
This is the famous Cob at Lyme Regis, as seen in the movie The French Lieutenant’s Woman, from the book by John Fowles. I’ve been up there in much worse weather and it isn’t for the faint hearted, I definitely wouldn’t want a long heavy cloak swirling around my ankles in the wind as Meryl Streep did!
Jackie at A Cooking Pot and Twisted Tales invited me to join in a share of three favourite quotes. This is one of the ones I had over my desk, to inspire me, when I was studying creative writing.
I’m not going to ask anyone to take part, just anyone who wants to!
Lucid Gypsy 
Excellent photos Gilly, of one of my favourite parts of the world!! (The geology is fascinating, and the fossils aren’t bad either, as of course you will know!!)
I love the quote by John Fowles, even though I’m not a writer by any stretch of the imagination, I can understand why that would inspire you to write fiction 🙂
Thanks Andy, the fossils can be fleeting recently because of landslides. I find it fascinating that a few miles west the cliff changes colour abruptly. Next to Devon, west Dorset is my favourite place!
You’re welcome Gilly 🙂 That’s almost what I used to say, except I substituted Cornwall for Devon!! LOL! 🙂
You’re right about the landslides in that area, they certainly are quite frequent, especially this time of the year!
The reason for the abrupt change of colour in the rocks is partly because those to the west were deposited in a shallower sea, than those of the Lyme Regis area. The abrupt change however, is due to a fault.
And also where Louisa Musgrove fell down the steps in Jane Austen’s Persuasion. I visited Lyme Regis once, purely on the strength of those two books! I’ve read the John Fowles three times and change my mind about the ending every time. It must be an age thing.
She did indeed, and thanks for reminding me!
I love Lyme Regis, it is a very interesting town, but that Cobb is a tricky one to walk along with no railings and a slanted seaward angle, not to mention those vertiginous steps (oh, you already have). I only walked a few steps on my last visit (also October, but last year) as the waves were crashing over the top! Much better to remain on the sheltered wall below 😀
A couple of years ago I was there in November and some guys were on belly boards on the other side of the wall, I had to leave as I couldn’t bear to watch – idiots!
It looks broodingly bleak and with that backdrop of grey sea and clouds could imagine the movie scenes again. I enjoyed it and even more the book.
It is beautiful in summer but with a different kind of atmosphere, I love it all year round!
What an interesting quote, Gilly! Wonderful images, and with the snow falling down, I feel quite chilly. 🙂
Thanks Sylvia, I’m sure you know Lyme?
I wouldn’t say I know it, but I have been there once, I think.
It looks cold and almost sinister, especially when you mention the movie. Wonderful pictures though. 🙂
Thanks honey, did you enjoy the movie?
You are welcome, Gilly. I remember the movie, but it was long ago and sad to my recollection. ❤
Evocative of itself, of course–some magic there despite the cloak warning
And thank you for that quote! I would have to think long and hard to pick just 3 of mine.
It isn’t easy, why don’t you give it a try?
Thank you for the photos of the Cobb, Gilly. It’s one of the places I miss and evokes many memories.
I’m glad you liked them and really hope you go back one day 🙂
Since I’m fearful of heights, I would definitely stay on a lower level. The view is wonderful.
I like the way you designed this post. Thank you for the tour. I had a lovely time.
Issy 😎
It’s the uneven sloped path that makes it a bit scary!