01 Witches Circles at The Fleece Inn, Bretforton
The first in a series of videos, telling the fascinating stories of The Fleece Inn, Bretforton, an ancient inn, owned by the National Trust on the edge of the Cotswolds in the Vale of Evesham, England.
The witches circles, marked by the open fireplaces in the pub, are unique to this area.
For more information visit thefleeceinn.co.uk
The Fleece Inn, The Cross, Bretforton, Evesham, Worcestershire, UK, WR11 7JE.
Narrated by Nigel Smith, Landlord.
Filmed by Peter Barry, Greenshed Video, greenshedvideo.com
Cam Camwell Volume 9 Cam in Colour
Cam reserved his use of expensive colour film for scenes which he deemed to be the mostinteresting . This programme includes an A3 on a 3-coach train in the mid 1950s, banking by a GW 'Heavy Freight' tank at Ledbury, 'Gordon Highlander' and the 'Jones Goods', K4 2-6-0 61995 at Crianlarich, the J72 tank at York in North Eastern green, GW classes at Whitland, Cardigan, Aberavon, Nantybwch and Risca, and 4-4-0s, 0-6-0s and 0-6-2Ts around Stamford. In Ireland the Tralee and Dingwall Railway, a horse-worked tram and main line locomotives in normal service. And a special tribute to the man himself – “Cam” Camwell. More details at -
Heb Enw Morris dance Dilwyn at Rhosygilwen
Heb Enw Morris dance Dilwyn at Rhosygilwen during an Evening of Song and Dance hosted by John Kirkpatrick.
Silurian Border Morrismen - Dilwyn Stick Dance, Daughter of Dancing England 1993
Silurian performing The Dilwyn Stick Dance at Daughter of Dancing England in Derby Assembly Rooms in 1993
Various holiday destinations in 1950's - Film 3061
Various holiday destinations in Britain in the 1950's.
Elegant woman's head, a chunky metal necklace round her neck. A man's head, talking. The two eating dinner with another man, a lit candle on the table, a blazing fire behind; he pours sauce on his fish, as the landlord, in spectacles, delivers two pewter tankards of ale; the two men pick up their foaming tankards.
Landlady serves a slice of fruit pie onto a plate, and carries it over to their table; the man is telling a fishing story, his hands expanding; the landlady gives the plate of pie to the woman. Close-up of the woman pouring thick cream on her pie; pan to a man's hands as he cuts a piece of Caerphilly cheese. The three at table, as the man removes the piece of cheese from his knife; price for both of them was less than a pound (£1); down to plate of food and pie dish.
Three boys look on as a chef bastes an ox roasting on a spit. Fairground scene in street in Stratford-on-Avon; two large red lorries are at right centre, each with 'Towing Three Trailers' on their fronts; pan over crowded scene, down to the annual ox-roast - a walled fire, the ox on a spit in front, one chef basting, while two others turn the spit with a large wheel. The ox-roast, as another cook appears, sharpening a carving knife. The chefs talking, as one bastes and the other sharpens.
Three young women looking out of an upstairs window. Looking down on the scene - dignitaries and a town crier. Two women onlookers, leaning out of a window. Looking down as the mayor cuts a slice from the ox. Close up of the mayor as he delivers the slice. The town crier, in tricorn and red coat, with hand bell, wipes his lips; beside him is a man in top hat and spectacles, and behind them is a policeman. The mayor puts a slice on a plate.
Crowd of onlookers. A man and a woman each take a slice of beef in a crusty roll; behind them hangs a banner advertising the ox roast.
Two women leaning out of the window, watching.
Ornate porcelain and silver, inside an antique shop in a nearby village; couple enter, woman picks something up, they are approached by woman shopkeeper; they look round the shop, and a man approaches. He shows them a piece of Worcester. Close-up of the man, in round glasses, as he lifts the lid off the pot. Close-up of the florally-decorated pot. He talks, as the camera pans to his wife. The couple listening. The four talking, as he leads them to inspect an item in the foreground - a big two-handled cup, which he tilts to show them what's inside. Close-up of the inside - with two ceramic frogs. They chuckle.
Village scene viewed through an arch - a tree and a distant church tower; woman walking towards us. Stone cottages in village street, with a picket fence. A traditional signpost, one pointing towards Broadwell and Stow on the Wold, another to Adlestrop and Chipping Norton. A signpost pointing to Honeybourne and Evesham. Another pointing to Lower and Upper Slaughter. A half-timbered building in mid-distance.
Long shot of Chatsworth House, viewed over water and greensward. A wing of Chatsworth House, fountains playing at L. Statuary in a fountain. A girl skips down steps below wrought-iron railings, she looks up, then her dog follows her down. The girl and the dog run off, in the grounds of Chatsworth, amidst formally clipped trees. Distant view of Chatsworth House, sheep in middle distance. Chatsworth over the lake, jets playing; admission costs 'a shilling or two'. The girl and dog run in; at left is a fountain, at R is a statue of a figure sitting on a lion. Close-up of the girl playing with the black labrador. Close-up of the girl, in turtle-neck jumper - she is Lady Emma, daughter of the 11th Duke of Devonshire. The girl and the dog. They run away, past a fountain. Adlestrop
Trains at Par (GWML) 12/07/19
Par is a village and fishing port with a harbour on the south coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The village is situated in the civil parish of Tywardreath and Par, although West Par and the docks lie in the parish of St Blaise. Par is approximately 3.5 miles east of St Austell.
The first railway in Par was the southwards extension of Treffry Tramways, a horse-operated mineral railway that connected Molinnis and pits and quarries in the Luxulyan Valley with Par. This opened in 1855, replacing the canal.
The Cornwall Railway opened from Plymouth to Truro on 4 May 1859 when Par railway station was opened to the north-east of Par, giving the village a connection to London Paddington. This involved the building of Par Viaduct to cross the old tramway. A siding was opened down to the harbour from the west end of the viaduct on 13 February 1860. The Cornwall Railway was built to the broad gauge of 7 ft (2,134 mm) but Treffry's line was to the 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge, so that through running was not possible. The Cornwall Railway line was converted to standard gauge on 21 May 1892, from which time ordinary interworking became possible.
Treffry's tramway was taken over by the Cornwall Minerals Railway (CMR). It was upgraded for locomotive operation and extended to form a link throughout to Newquay and Fowey. It reopened in this form on 1 June 1874; passenger operation started in 1876.
Par harbour continued in importance in the twentieth century; the restricted railway facilities on the site led to dedicated shunting locomotives, such as Bagnall 0-4-0ST Alfred and Judy, being built specially for the work.
The railway line from Par to Fowey closed on 1 July 1968, and was converted to a private haul road linking the two harbours; it is now owned by Imerys. Par railway station is still open on the Cornish Main Line from Plymouth to Penzance. It is the junction for the Atlantic Coast Line local passenger train service to Newquay.
Today it is served by Great Western Railway services from London Paddington to Penzance as well as the Newquay line, while CrossCountry services operate north to Manchester and Glasgow.
Morris Dancing at the Horse & Groom Public House, Woodgreen 11/07/13
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Stick dance - Aziza of Cheltenham - Evesham
Aziza of Cheltenham troupe, Evesham Eastern festival
Hollycombe Steam Collection (15th April 2017) ~ Steam on the Rails (Part 1)
My 3rd video of my visit of the Hollycombe Steam Collection, and Part 1 of Steam on the Rails.
At the Hollycombe Steam Collection, there are three railways but only two of them are actually operational: the narrow-gauge and miniature-railways. The standard gauge railway has clearly being abandoned, due to the boiler certification of 1899-built Hawthorn-Leslie 0-4-0ST Commander B (named after the museum's late founder, Commander John Baldock) has expired, and the museum trust can't afford the boiler repairs. One mother said to her child that Commander B looks like how Thomas discover Hiro in Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails.
Behind Commander B, there's a 1956-built Grafton steam crane and a 1880-built 3-foot gauge Aveling & Porter 2-2-0WT/Railway Traction Engine No. 1607 named Excelsior. On the narrow-gauge railway (known as the Quarry Railway), the station canopy came from Hayling Island Station whilst the carriage stock were used on the Ramsgate Electric Railway.
I have a ride on the Quarry Railway behind Lizzie the Green Diesel as 1895-built Hunslet 0-4-0ST No. 638 Jerry M (named after a race horse) was still being warmed up ready for the day. The train ride goes from Liphook station up to Panoramic View Halt, where we get a panoramic view of the South Downs.
Train ride amberley heritage centre
Train ride at amberley heritage centre
Greentraveller's Guide to Cantref Coach House, Brecon Beacons, Wales
Heb Enw Morris dance in Tafarn Sinc 20-12-09
It was so icy outside we had to dance in the bar, squished into a space about ten by six feet. The dances here, in order are: Tarranwenosaurus, Dilwyn, Cuckoos nest, Brimfield and Twiglets.
Manny Monthe
New Forest Green defender Manny Monthe discusses his move to the National League leaders from Bath City for an undisclosed fee.
Cardiff Morris dance Upton Hanky at The Coach, Bridgend. 25th June 2013.
Overlooking Bridgend town centre is Newcastle Castle. The initial construction was a ringwork built by Sir William de Londres in 1106 at the behest of his lord Baron Robert Fitzhamon.
Fitzhamon seems to have taken control of Glamorgan around 1090. According to legend (or Sir Edward Stradling (d. 1609) at least) he was supported by the Twelve Knights of Glamorgan, one of whom was Sir William de Londres. The others were:
Sir Richard Grenville
Sir Payn de Turberville
Sir Robert StQuintin
Sir Richard Siward
Sir Gilbert Umfraville
Sir Roger Berkerolles
Sir Reginald Sully
Sir Peter le Sore
Sir John Fleming
Sir Oliver StJohn
and Sir William Stradling.
According to Sir Edward Stradling's story each Knight was given control of a different area of Glamorgan. There is evidence for the existence of most of the Knights on the list, but not for Sir William Stradling. The Stradlings appear to have come over later from Switzerland.
The shared surname is possibly not a coincidence. According to Sir Edward Stradling (antiquarian at St. Donat's Castle) the area of Glamorgan that his 'ancestor' Sir William Stradling had been given control over was in fact... St. Donat's(!)
Chelmsford Morris Men's Rochester Thistle @ Wheatsheaf pub, Writtle 29.10.2011
Chelmsford Morris men's side dancing the Border Morris dance Rochester Thistle (composed by Terry Dix and the Witchmen) at the Wheatsheaf Pub in Writtle in Essex.
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Driving On The M5 From J4A (M42) To J4 (Birmingham SW), England 10th February 2012
Driving on the M5 motorway from Junction 4A (M42 North East, M1 London, London M40 NEC ) to Junction 4 (A38 Birmingham Southwest, A491 Stourbridge), Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
Videoed on Friday,10th February 2012
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Wootton Wawen 20th July 2007
Not much of a holiday for this Skills Holiday coach...hope they brought their armbands!
Epping Forest | Wikipedia audio article
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00:01:18 1.1 Early history to 17th century
00:02:49 1.2 Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge
00:03:35 1.3 Fighting enclosure
00:04:58 1.4 The People's Forest
00:07:38 2 Geography
00:08:40 3 Ecology
00:11:03 4 Lakes and ponds
00:11:52 5 Leisure activities
00:15:11 6 Visitor centres
00:15:36 7 Public transport
00:16:33 8 Cultural associations
00:17:00 8.1 Fine art
00:17:47 8.2 Literature
00:21:53 8.3 Music
00:22:40 8.4 Television
00:23:49 8.5 Cinema
00:24:10 9 Crime
00:25:01 9.1 Murders
00:28:52 10 See also
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Gong Scourers Manic Morris - The 10th Eastbourne Lammas Festival 31.07.10
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Gong Scourers Manic Morris - The 10th Eastbourne Lammas Festival 31.07.10
Gong Scourers Manic Morris side is an open to all side. They follow the Border regime of dances, originating in the English/Welsh border area.