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Күн бұрынJoin Eric & Grace as they explore Cambridge for the first time! This England walking tour features Chelsea buns, historic colleges, a haunted bookshop, the corpus clock, and heated pub debates about whether Cambridge or Oxford is better. Buckle in, enjoy the ride, and let us know what your favorite location is Cambridge is!!
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@WanderingRavens 3 жыл бұрын
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@pipercharms7374 3 жыл бұрын
love cambridge :) If its warm when we go, we always go Punting, someone just takes you around the river and tells you interesting things and interesting history facts about the buildings near the river, its also very relaxing, I definitly reccomend it if you ever go back on a warmer day :D its very strange seeing you both walking around parts of england where I remember me and my family walking :) I don't go often to cambridge, but often enough to be familier with certain parts of it, its a great and pretty place! I'd love to live in cambridge but too expensive for me, ha.
@johnnybeer3770 3 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention the Cambridge 5 . YAL,E ?------- kindly leave the pub .
@thewizeguide9128 3 жыл бұрын
Go to kirkstall abbey... for your daily dose of a exercise :)
@thewizeguide9128 3 жыл бұрын
Leeds? Go to kirkstall abbey. For erm lockdown exercise. I live in Leeds
@wyvernmodelrailway 3 жыл бұрын
Walter Snowy was a charity fundraiser in Cambridge.
@juderowland9346 3 жыл бұрын
It's called the Corpus Clock because its part of Corpus Christie College. The insect on the top is a chronophage AKA "time-eater". I'm from Cambridge 🙃😊
@kevindoom 3 жыл бұрын
just going to say
@laurabond154 3 жыл бұрын
The bridge of Sighs is in St. John's college. As a tourist, you can either pay to enter the college when it's open or you can hire a punt and go under the bridge 🙂
@EASYTIGER10 3 жыл бұрын
It's worth a punt 😁
@tonys1636 3 жыл бұрын
Just what I was going to say and if feeling brave one could punt oneself, not as easy as it looks as I discovered on the River Isis, yes I know that's in Oxford. Ended up in the drink when pole got stuck in the mud!
@roundtheloopandback 3 жыл бұрын
Top tip, when punting if close to a bridge and you think you can make the last punt before going under the bridge, you probably can't so coast (or make a decision which to hold on to)
@oldman848 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure that’s true. The Bridge of sighs is in Venice and was used by people going to their place of execution. Hence “sighs”. I believe there is a similar looking structure in Oxford with the same name alluding to the original in Venice as well as Cambridge.
@SABrowes 3 жыл бұрын
@@oldman848 Official name is St. John's College New Bridge.
@sniffrat3646 3 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or is Grace starting to sound more British? One of us....one of us...one of us!
@WanderingRavens 3 жыл бұрын
Is it my accent or vocab that's changing? 😆
@sniffrat3646 3 жыл бұрын
@@WanderingRavens 7:41..........."and....yah...it's goooot pretty views...." No big deal but I'm good with accents and I pick up on these little things I suppose
@phillipescott9764 3 жыл бұрын
You will be assimilated 🙂
@vaudevillian7 3 жыл бұрын
We’re claiming both of you now
@michaelcole-hamer607 3 жыл бұрын
@@WanderingRavens both lol
@MaddenMadDanni 3 жыл бұрын
I am LIVING for Eric's 90's Boyband haircut!
@currymonster6516 3 жыл бұрын
I think it's official now.. Grace is an English rose 🌹
@scribbletoons2035 3 жыл бұрын
Grew up in Cambridge, and worked previously as Tourist Information in Cambridge for 3 years: Great to see you visiting my home town! Some fun little factoids not mentioned in the video. The Eagle pub on the other side of the Haunted Bookshop is ACTUALLY haunted. If you go into the courtyard and look up, there is a window open always so the ghost of a little girl can enter and leave without hinderance. They also announced the discovery of DNA there. The church you were sat in front of is called The Round Church. It's Norman built and one of only 4 round churches in the UK. Just down Bene't Street is a church, which is the oldest building in the city (just the spire) - dates back to 1020 - 1050 about. Magdalene street which you walked to, (pronounced "moordlin") dates back to the 1600s. One of the buildings on that street is an old brothel, if you look up you can see some gargoyles on there advertising the buildings original trade in a not very PC friendly way! And finally, the chap who established Harvard university, originally went to Cambridge. Hence why Harvard university is in Cambridge MA. Happy to answer any other questions you may have! It's been a while since I worked there, but my memory of all the bits and bobs isn't too dusty yet!
@PhilMasters 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I always love that Eagle DNA story. Crick and Watson were working in a lab just down the street, and supposedly they came in there one lunchtime and told everyone that they’d just solved the problem. (Which was about as close as you could truthfully come to saying that you’ve found the secret of life.)
@ligaff3958 3 жыл бұрын
You should try to visit York it’s got a famous Minster also Guy Fawkes came from York but it is a very historic town with lots of Viking history.
@paulmoore4223 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Leeds guys, to be honest, beyond the armouries theres not a huge amount here but were a superb base to get out into the dales. The countryside anywhere outside Leeds is stunning. If you get the chance, jump on a train (post lock down) and see the peace hall in Halifax, i think it's up your street. Otley chevin, Ilkley moor, cow and calf, Brennen rocks, aysgarth falls, Whitby, all great visits. Welcome again
@saxon-mt5by 3 жыл бұрын
Halifax Piece Hall and Saltaire village both well worth visiting.
@1990leesayles 3 жыл бұрын
Also not far from York either Good for another old city tour
@paulmoore4223 3 жыл бұрын
@@1990leesayles thats a good shout
@1990leesayles 3 жыл бұрын
@@paulmoore4223 or famous seaside towns within an hour or 2
@AlexRoebuck 3 жыл бұрын
Howarth, home of the Brontë sisters is not far away and is very pretty.
@orwellboy1958 3 жыл бұрын
Cambridge, born and raised: Snowy Farr was an amazing, eccentric old guy. He rode around on his bicycle with cats and mice running around on his hat and raised thousands of pounds for charity. He always had time for a chat, a real icon in Cambridge. The statue in the marketplace is in my personal view an abomination. Wikipedia has a page for him and can do him justice better than I can. The bridge of Sighs is in the grounds of St. John's college. Did you see the Mathematical bridge on Silver Street, in my opinion its far more interesting. I'm not sure about the Cross keys, I believe it's either to do with Peterhouse College or its the Papal insignia but I stand to be corrected.
@WanderingRavens 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for answering the Snowy Farr question for us! Will read the wiki page :D Unfortunately, the mathematical bridge was closed as well :(
@orwellboy1958 3 жыл бұрын
@sofia crowe Hi Sofia. Well you are a lot closer than I am. I escaped to the seaside a few years ago but I return occasionally to see family at least I did before the lurgy had us all in lockdown.
@geraldmcmullon2465 3 жыл бұрын
@@WanderingRavens You can view it from Silver Street. In the market place and around Cambridge are tiny doors. There is even a teleport for mice to get around the city hidden between two red phone kiosks and a No.10 Downing Street tiny door.
@mtpaley1 3 жыл бұрын
@@geraldmcmullon2465 www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/artist-painting-tiny-doors-cambridge-15714532
@frislander4299 3 жыл бұрын
The Cross Keys as a symbol in Cambridge are definitely for Peterhouse (because it's the House of St Peter), you find this with many colleges like Sidney Sussex where the only indication that a property is part of the colleges is the crest on the gates and the like.
@McDonald_Mando 3 жыл бұрын
Oxford vs Cambridge boat race is something that people look forward to. They have a rowing race down the Thames.
@allenwilliams1306 3 жыл бұрын
UP the Thames!
@orwellboy1958 3 жыл бұрын
Varsity cricket and rugby are also big events though maybe not as big as the boat race.
@catherinerobilliard7662 3 жыл бұрын
Hugh Laurie rowed for Cambridge in the 126th Boat Race back in 1980. His team narrowly lost (to Oxford).
@tonycasey3183 3 жыл бұрын
There are Cross Keys and Crossed Keys pubs and inns throughout the UK. Usually the keys refer to the Keys of St. Peter and some date back to the reformation when places displaying the crossed keys were Catholic friendly. In others, they are heraldic and simply part of a local coat of arms. Cross Keys is something like the 20th most common pub name in the UK, The Red Lion being the most common. There's a few good books about the history and origin of pub names. I have a couple and one by Anthony Poulton-Smith is particularly good.
@Felix-Sited 3 жыл бұрын
I opened a pub recently called "The Winking Gypsy" I have no need for your ancient tomes.
@finlaycox8026 3 жыл бұрын
As a Cambridge resident, it's easy to forget sometimes how impressive the city is. It's an absolute joy to see you enjoy this place! I can't speak to the Universities, but Cambridge definately has a better selection of pubs than Oxford, and that's all that matters :)
@pik-ull-deg5970 3 жыл бұрын
Kingston upon Hull ( my hometown, remember the 'cool' accent?! Lol) is only an hour from Leeds! Some nice free museums, Humber bridge, come n try a pattie n mushy peas 😋 Beverly, York, Whitby, Robin hoods bay are nice 🙂
@gracemarie2941 3 жыл бұрын
Tracy Picker Hull is a nice city, but I'm not sure about the Humber Bridge lol. It's big but not that pretty and it leads to Scunthorpe 🤢 so.... (I'm from Scunny.. 😭😭)
@pik-ull-deg5970 3 жыл бұрын
@@gracemarie2941 haha! I cant comment on Scunny cos ive never been! The veiw from the bridge is lovely though, specially on a sunny day 😊
@gracemarie2941 3 жыл бұрын
Tracy Picker don't bother you're not missing anything 😭😂. My dad likes walking across the bridge but he always picks really cold days where the toilets are closed both sides and it's freeeezing 😥
@pik-ull-deg5970 3 жыл бұрын
@@gracemarie2941 😨
@neuralwarp 3 жыл бұрын
Visit Durham - the town, riverside walks, the gardens, the castle (a college), and the cathedral.
@murraybuesst 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, please try to go to Durham. It’s wonderful.
@Alexm0321 3 жыл бұрын
It’s also got all the Oxford and Cambridge rejects at the uni you should really go very historical
@jasonclarke7745 3 жыл бұрын
Whilst you're in Leeds York is definitely worth a trip
@new_mercury5367 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely one of my favourite places
@MarcusSheppard 3 жыл бұрын
LOL, "while you're in Leeds, get out of Leeds" 😂
@frglee 3 жыл бұрын
Both cities are nice to visit, but I like Cambridge more. When I was a student in London decades back, a friend took me around the college he was studying at in Cambridge, founded in 1348, and I was suitably impressed!
@WanderingRavens 3 жыл бұрын
The history here is honestly breathtaking!
@ftumschk 3 жыл бұрын
I agree. Oxford is delightful, but Cambridge seems more consistently beautiful.
@geraldmcmullon2465 3 жыл бұрын
@@WanderingRavens Cambridge University founded after Oxford and because of a murder there. Many claim Cambridge has the better architecture but is the younger of the two cities. In terms of education historically Science went to Cambridge and humanities to Oxford. Until recently entrance to Oxbridge was via their own examinations. Three papers far harder and more advanced than A Level examinations that get most people into a university place.
@Spiritof1955 3 жыл бұрын
If you're now in Leeds you must visit York, it's not too far from Leeds. It's amazing and very old. Also worth visiting is the village of Haworth, home to the literacy Brontë sisters (Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights etc.) and the Keighley and Worth Valley Steam Railway. It's also my neck of the woods. Hope that lockdown-2 doesn't put a dampener on your wanderings.
@finhow1931 3 жыл бұрын
welcome to leeds this is my home town theres some really great places to visit one place i would recomend visiting for a day out is ilkley which is close by you can catch a train there. it is a beautiful town steeped in history and the moors are great for a walk with bronze aged carvings dotted around all across them and even a stone circle "the twelve apostles".
@WanderingRavens 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@olly5764 3 жыл бұрын
When you get out of lock down, if you are still in the north, go to York, There is an exibition about the Vikings called the Jorvik exibition, the National Railway museum, which is bothnimpressive and huge (And home to the worlds fastest steam locomotive) and York Minster, which suffered a Terrible fire in the 1980s, or you can just walk around the Shamblesand enjoy the architecture.
@adrian19831983 3 жыл бұрын
I thought you guys had also come to York, which is more northern than Leeds. Leeds: Walks along the River Aire and the canals. Trinity Leeds Shopping Centre will be open and the streets around it are quite traditional, you can see the Corn Exchange probably only from the outside and if you are brave enough, you can take the train or a taxi to York and walk the roman and medieval walls, see the city and the Minster, the Shambles and have the best souvlaki of your life.
@ruthharvey4158 3 жыл бұрын
Cambridge Graduate here! 1) The cricket on top of the Corpus Clock is called the Chronophage (or "time eater"). It's called the Corpus Clock as it sits on the outer walls of Corpus Christi College! 2) The distance from Great Saint Mary's thing is called "Keeping Term". It's not about travelling away from the church, it's about the fact that your place of residence must be within 3 miles (10 miles for grads) of the church, and you must stay there at least 160 (?) nights a year. I believe this was originally in place to stop people basically buying degrees from the uni despite never actually attending, which apparently used to be worryingly common. 3) at around 6:20, you're pointing to St John's College, the pale building in the background is King's :) 4) fun fact! The bridge you're standing on at 7:40 is officially called Garret Hostel Lane bridge, but is known locally as Orgasm Bridge. This is (apparently) because it's such a steep arch, that cycling to the apex can leave you slightly huffing/out of breath, followed by a fantastic freewheel down the other side :)
@meachpatel2414 3 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy that you released a video today I’ve been waiting for so long! Cambridge is a beautiful city. I’m also happy because I subscribed the other day and I’m the first to comment! 😍
@WanderingRavens 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!! And welcome to the channel! :D
@tommillington6730 3 жыл бұрын
You should react to british TV and Try the British crisp types and flavours
@WanderingRavens 3 жыл бұрын
Good idea! Thank you!
@DrSkeff 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Yorkshire my friends. Sorry that you cannot get out. When you can I would recommend York and also Castle Howard is quite close to where you are now. Stay safe from a Tyke.
@MetalSamurai99 3 жыл бұрын
Leeds! It’s a shame everything is closed for the next few weeks. There are still some great outdoor things you can see - the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey (close to me), Temple Newsam (big stately home with gardens designed by “Capability” Brown), Kirkgate Market (largest covered market in Europe), Leeds Liverpool Canal (walking along the towpath is a great way to see the place, I like to do that every few days), the Civic Hall and Millennium Square, the Town Hall with the lions on the steps, the Parkinson Building at Leeds University. Right now if you go to the Merrion Centre in the centre of town there’s a display of incredible machines by Rowland Emett, some of which were used in the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The flying machine used to be on permanent display here in a glass case and would wake up and move every hour. They’re all set to do that now. 6 are upstairs on the balcony. You can walk past, but can’t go in the Leeds Library, which is the oldest subscription library and an architectural treasure. There’s Lotherton Hall, Roundhay Park, so many museums and galleries that are shut just now.
@Bowdon 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a northern Englishman and I've never been to either Cambridge or Oxford, so I'm getting to see those places thanks to you guys! :) In Leeds a good place to visit would have been the Royal Armouries Museum. But I'm not sure what its like for opening times in the current situation.
@chelseagibson9761 3 жыл бұрын
One of the bridges along the river Cam is called the Mathematical Bridge and it was built in the 1700's without the use of bolts or anything like that. It was later deconstructed because people from the Universities wanted to see how such a bridge could be built. However when they tried to put the bridge back up again they were unable to do it without the use of bolts and things.
@multiturnbull 3 жыл бұрын
You need to visit York or Durham both very charming and beautiful old cities amazing architecture and full of historical sites!
@davonuk1 3 жыл бұрын
When you come out of lockdown, perhaps travel a little further North and visit the city of York. It was known as Jorvik, in Viking times so you will see a great deal of history associated with the area.
@bobbod8069 3 жыл бұрын
And Eboracum in Roman times.
@shaunbyrne9037 3 жыл бұрын
Whilst in that lovely part of the world definitely look at York , Harrogate , Whitby ( look out for Dracula 😉 ) and the stunning Yorkshire Dale's National Park . In and around the ares of Masham , Richmond, Middleham and Aysgarth . So much to see 🙂 .
@WeSmiths 3 жыл бұрын
Surprised that those mentioning Leeds have only been promoting surrounding areas - all good of course, but while you are in Leeds please make sure you visit or at least see the many arcades, the fabulous indoor market, the town hall and the Corn Exchange. Also enjoy the large pedestrianised areas from City Square to the Headrow.
@jumpferjoy1st 3 жыл бұрын
You can easily get to the Oxford "Bridge of Sighs" as it runs over a road and is near the outstanding Bodleian and the Radcliffe buildings. There are three famous "Bridge of Sighs" in Oxford, Cambridge and Venice. The Venice bridge was erected in 1600, Cambridge 1827 and Oxford 1913.
@Yahatacooky 3 жыл бұрын
Rhubarb Triangle is somewhere you could visit. West Yorkshire once produced 90% of the world's winter forced rhubarb from the forcing sheds that were common across the fields there.
@susanashcroft2674 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your mini tour of Cambridge and all the historical facts too. I bet it was good to meet up with some friends too. There is the famous Oxford/ Cambridge boat race held on the Thames each year . Good to hear you explained the timeline between your filming of your visit to Cambridge which was in tier one at that moment in time and now being in Leeds and lock down. Welcome up north ravens! I hope that you can manage to stay up north for a while and get to explore the beautiful countryside (in your hour of exercise entitled in these measures). Take care and keep safe, we will do our best to continue to make you feel welcome and thanks for brightening our days too.
@jamespasifull3424 3 жыл бұрын
There's a great folk-music festival, every summer (normally!) at Cherry Hinton, in Cambridge. It draws huge names from the music industry, like Mark Knopfler, of Dire Straits, & Bill Wyman, of The Rolling Stones! 🎤🎸🎹🎶🎻🎺
@PhilMasters 3 жыл бұрын
Sadly not last year...
@edgar6532 3 жыл бұрын
WELCOME TO LEEDS ! It's an industrial city, so not much eye - candy. Historcally known for textiles. The raw wool travelled via the Leeds - Liverpool canal and was turned into cloth in the 'dark, Satanic mills'. It is, however, a great jumping - off point to see some stunning scenery.
@thescentiest7897 3 жыл бұрын
My hometown is only 3 miles from Warwick and now I live near and work in Cambridge - two of my most favourite places in the country and I’m so glad you got to experience them.
@meemurthelemur4811 3 жыл бұрын
I am such a huge fan of Susanna Gregory's medieval mystery series set in Cambridge! I've looked all over for any walk through videos that could give me more perspective about the area and the town. This is brilliant! Thank you!
@kruandrew8930 3 жыл бұрын
Oh no way! I used to study at Leeds Uni back in the day. Great night life (preCovid). The city has quite the Victorian industrial past. I'd recommend, if you can, getting out of the city during lockdown and walking round the Yorkshire Dales. (wear layers! and take tea!)
@WanderingRavens 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation!! We'll try to do that!
@AndreaBahen 3 жыл бұрын
Yay! You guys are in Leeds now! That's brilliant! Great choice! It's one of my favourite cities in England! 💛 There are some really nice parks around the city and some lovely towns nearby 😄 Looking forward to watching your future videos!
@dannydanny2407 3 жыл бұрын
You might enjoy looking at the town hall and the sandstone lions that have 'melted away' over the years. A shame the Royal Armouries are closed but if they open again you should definitely pay a visit. Try some of the arcades - Victoria, County, Grand etc (they are little shopping areas in enclosed 'alleys') that's the best way to describe them. But again they may be closed now :(
@Paul-hl8yg 3 жыл бұрын
Royal Ermine is talking about Leeds!
@millie-janeadcock6838 3 жыл бұрын
Cambridge really is a beautiful city. I moved here three years ago for university and I love walking around and looking at all the colleges. I love it so much I've moved here permanently now!
@macred 3 жыл бұрын
So, have you just been visiting in England? There's a lot more to Britain than just England. If you get a chance, visit the Mumbles and Gower in Wales and anywhere in the Highlands of Scotland. However for the best clean air visit the Hebrides. Guaranteed to relax you so much that you will potentially fall asleep where you sit ( or in my case, drop off to sleep on the harbour wall in Castlebay, Barra). Loved the airport. Beautiful beach for a runway.
@samuelpooley111 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Leeds from a fan and resident of the city. It's difficult to see much during lockdown. Leeds has a lot of industrial history. York would be a great place to visit and also th countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire coast.
@louiswarde-jones2435 3 жыл бұрын
If you're in Leeds you should definitely go to city if York if you can to see a rickety old alley (that was actually used in the Harry Potter films for diagon alley) called the Shambles. The York Minster is also beautiful but I don't think it would be open
@neuralwarp 3 жыл бұрын
Leeds is pretty urban. You should visit all the areas nearby: York, Scarborough, Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay, the Moors, the Dales, the Wolds. Black Sheep Brewery. North York Moors Steam Railway (expensive). Gyrocopter lessons. Wildlife and bird parks. Helmsley. The White Horse and Sutton Bank.
@TheSwithy 3 жыл бұрын
Hi you need to visit York one of the most beautiful historical cities in the UK Lincoln & Durham are also quite nice, usually Lincoln Christmas market is one of the best Chrismas markets but it's cancelled this year.
@victorromeo2238 3 жыл бұрын
Hi guys great video. Canterbury in lockdown is lovely no tourist's I can walk about the city it's so peaceful . stay safe.......
@dragonmac1234 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for an interesting video, it's taking my mind off the current UK lockdown and it's my birthday today :)
@WanderingRavens 3 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it! And a very happy birthday from Grace and I! :D
@dragonmac1234 3 жыл бұрын
@@WanderingRavens Thanks, that's appreciated. I can't do more than look out of my window today, but at least I can hope 2021 will be better.
@jakew7982 3 жыл бұрын
I'm Cambridge born and bred, and I haven't been back to visit for at least 3 years now, so it's great to be able to watch this video!
@ds13190 3 жыл бұрын
Hey I live in Cambridge and my grandad gold plated the golden clock you looked at. Nice video!
@SairyFairy 3 жыл бұрын
If you're thinking about visiting the North East of England (which you should because it gets overlooked a lot) we have a lot of great historical places you can visit! There's Durham city which is really pretty, Beamish Museum which is an open air museum showing life of the early 1800s-1940s and if you can travel Cragside House in Northumberland is well worth a visit!
@thecads7443 3 жыл бұрын
While you are in Leeds the Royal Armouries are a good place to visit. I have worked there and personally found it interesting. I don't know how it is now, because of lockdown but maybe worth a check
@WanderingRavens 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation!!
@patcharinbaynham9681 3 жыл бұрын
@@WanderingRavens Closed until 2 December - Date lock down is due to end. As a bona-fide yorkshire native (if you are still here then) it is free, but Leeds has a compact centre with sprawling suburbs - for your allowed exercise Roundhay Park should be adequate. You are allowed out for work essential shopping ie food etc anything medical and exercise (no restriction on times or amount) but a lot of businesses, entertainment venues and shops have had to close for this period as they have been mandated non essential
@ianhodgson221 3 жыл бұрын
Given the talk about grasshopper escapements, invented by Yorkshireman John Harrison (of Longitude fame), you can see one of his works in Leeds City Museum , another at Nostell Priory, near Wakefield, and a third at Brockelsbury Park, Lincolnshire, all of which are made out of the woods oak and lingum vitae.
@BlameThande 3 жыл бұрын
I was a a student at Cambridge in the mid-2000s when they set up the Corpus Clock. The name is because it's at Corpus Christi College (i.e. Body of Christ in Latin), nothing to do with the beast on top, which is called a Chronophage or "Eater of Time" to signify students procrastinating or something (I think that last part may have just been a joke).
@fleurdumal88 3 жыл бұрын
You're genuine marvel and curiosity for another culture is great to watch. I really like what you're doing and the fact that you're style of travel is real and common. Everyone can relate! However been European and Italian specifically it always make me smile how you find fascinating to see so many old buildings when for us, most of the time, they're just buildings. You should come to continental Europe or down to Italy, you'll love it! Thanks for your work and stay safe 😊✌🏻
@bevausterfield431 3 жыл бұрын
I think my comment disappeared! Welcome to Leeds. Big industrial background, so heavy on the Victorian architecture. Shame about lockdown, as it has a great pub, restaurant and theatre culture. I would echo what someone else said, take the opportunity to go walking. In the city you have the corn exchange and all the victorian arcades. Further out you get Kirkstall Abbey, Harewood House, Temple Newsam. South of Leeds there is the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, which is still open, but you have to book. You can also take a walk along the canal to see the area's industrial history better. And the countryside is just gorgeous (but I'm biased!)
@laurasharp6914 3 жыл бұрын
If you want to visit somewhere really cool and REALLY old, you should go up north to Hadrian’s wall. It comes from the Roman age.
@PhilMasters 3 жыл бұрын
Or see Portchester Castle outside Portsmouth; a Roman fortress with a medieval castle inside it. You look at the castle, realise that it’s 500 years old - and then look round at the surrounding walls, and remember that they’re three times as old as that.
@fenlinescouser3898 3 жыл бұрын
Whilst in Yorkshire you need to get involved in the Lancashire v Yorkshire parkin debate. Also attempt to source rhubarb from the triangle and discover the Pontefract cake.
@fenlinescouser3898 3 жыл бұрын
PS Now you are up north you might be able to find proper black pudding i.e. "ring" links. Difficult to master (overdo it and they split) but try gently boiling then serving up with mustard and/or ketchup - to your taste.
@DruncanUK 3 жыл бұрын
Since you’re already heading north you really should continue on and experience the great hospitality of Scotland. A drive through the highlands will amaze you with the scenery.
@WanderingRavens 3 жыл бұрын
We'd love to get up there!
@sandtable8091 3 жыл бұрын
Cross keys are found in garrison towns. Usually next to the barracks....or where the barracks once were.
@cursedspider 3 жыл бұрын
it’s interesting to see them point out stuff that i’d never really noticed before because i’m so used to the city
@isaacmartinez6904 3 жыл бұрын
Love seeing England's landmarks. Amazing video Wandering Ravens and great special guests
@skeptical_sorcerer 3 жыл бұрын
If you ever get the opportunity, try to visit the city of Rochester in Kent. There they have a castle and cathedral sitting on opposite sides of the street. Both are around a thousand years old. The interior of the cathedral is exquisite and you can climb the the top of the castle and walk along the battlements. Fun Fact: Charles Dickens lived in Rochester and both wrote and set some of his novels there and you can visit his home (now an interesting museum) and locate some landmarks that appear in his books. Rochester is not far from London. Cheers!
@eleanorlyndon865 3 жыл бұрын
On a completely different note, I have always supported Cambridge in the Oxford/Cambridge Boat Race, and I distinctly remember my primary school dong a race for charity where they had 2 boats representing them and we had to put coppers down. The one with the longest line was the winner.
@HuntsChris 3 жыл бұрын
Cross keys - supposed to represent St Peter, a place named cross keys, like a pub, will most likely be located near a church (existing or ex), other example is the Eagle pub (near the corpus clock), which is near an old church too (St John’s)
@suppleberry3863 3 жыл бұрын
From Leeds make sure you go to Harrogate and Knaresborough once lockdown is over, as well as York obviously. The national parks of the Dales and North Yorkshire moors are beautiful (but can be bleak in winter).
@abbyhuntley3171 3 жыл бұрын
What are your lockdown plans? I’m so glad you’ve found somewhere nice to stay ❤️
@mattwainwright9198 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Yorkshire, Ravens! In Leeds I would recommend the Royal Armouries but of course that will be closed right now. I live just outside Kingston upon Hull, about an hour from Leeds, which has some great free museums on Victorian life and this city's rich maritime history. You can also visit the house of William Wilberforce who was one of the main figures behind the abolishen of slavery in Britain. We also have an underwater aquarium! There's is also a pub here called Ye Olde White Hart which has a room upstairs called the plotting room. It was here that a number of important parliamentarians met to plot the beginnings of the English Civil War. As you're entering the Old Town there is the ruins of some of the city walls called the Beverley Gate and it was here where the gates were slammed in the face of the King, who was trying to reach his armoury in the city, and the civil war was essentially started. Some interesting history for you to read up on there! 😊
@andyr.6126 3 жыл бұрын
If you're able to travel try Hardcastle Craggs, Fountains Abbey, Ingleton Waterfalls, West Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and Harrogate.
@brianwhittington5086 3 жыл бұрын
Whilst you are up in Yorkshire, you guys really need to spend some time in the City of York. if you're there beyond lockdown, you can spend days exploring over a thousand years of English history there. Also the Yorkshire Dales and Moors, and a trip to the East Coast towns of Whitby, Scarborough or Bridlington for some proper seaside fish 'n' chips. Be careful the seagulls don't grab them out of your hands though 😁.
@allenwilliams1306 3 жыл бұрын
York and Whitby unmissable: the Magpie Cafe on Whitby Quay serves the echt fish and chips.
@fenlinescouser3898 3 жыл бұрын
@@allenwilliams1306 And don't forget to take some kippers home!
@allenwilliams1306 3 жыл бұрын
@@fenlinescouser3898 Whitby kippers: yummy for breakfast with a poached egg!
@LJKerryBooks 3 жыл бұрын
If you're in Leeds you need to check out Kirkstall Abbey which is situated in Kirkstall, Leeds. The park is beautiful, and so is the ruins 😊 And in Beckett Park, Headingley there is the Victoria Arch. It's quite a hidden location but it commemorates the visit of Queen Victoria to Leeds
@zoeadams2635 3 жыл бұрын
The only thing I can think of with the crossed keys is the symbol of 'Le clefs d'or" (pronounced lay clay door) which is a symbol of prestigious and renowned hospitality, notably concierge. If you achieve that status you get lapel pins which are two crossed golden keys.
@cpt.cornhole5212 3 жыл бұрын
While you're in England I definitely recommend seeing the Lake District national park in Cumbria! I don't know if you were planning on going further north (you should also go to Scotland, maybe rent a car and drive the west coast!!) but if not then Leeds might be your best starting point for that. Also pretty strong takeaways in Leeds, which will be much cheaper than down south! Enjoy!
@georgina01melia 3 жыл бұрын
My hometown, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do 😊 I'm away at Uni at the moment so i'm looking forward to watching something that makes me feel at home 😄
@WanderingRavens 3 жыл бұрын
We LOVED it!! Wish we could have spent several days there!
@georgina01melia 3 жыл бұрын
@@WanderingRavens Glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully you'll get more of a chance 😄 It's very well connected by train so that makes things easier 😂
@WanderingRavens 3 жыл бұрын
@@georgina01melia We'll definitely be back soon!
@fenlinescouser3898 3 жыл бұрын
@@WanderingRavens You might consider visiting Ely as well. A much smaller but very historic city only 10min by rail from Cambridge. If you do don't miss the cathedral. Well worth the entrance fee.
@terben7339 3 жыл бұрын
Cross Keys => Keys of Heaven => St Peter => The Church of St Peter without Trumpington Gate is next to Peterhouse, which is a college in Cambridge.
@britbazza3568 3 жыл бұрын
Bridge of sighs is on the University Backs which is the river Cam that runs past the private areas of the University colleges and can only be accessed by going through the University I think it's St Johns College or you can hire a punt to float underneath it
@roundtheloopandback 3 жыл бұрын
Loving cambridge, my old home :) 1) The corpus clock wasn't there when I left (2003) it was placed in 2008. It's an amazing thing 2) "lter "Snowy" Farr MBE was a British charity fundraiser who mostly operated in the streets of Cambridge, England. Over several decades Farr collected many thousands of pounds for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. In recognition of his efforts, he received an MBE in November 1995" 3) I don't know about the rest of Yorkshire but I believe the cross-keys refers to a coat of arms of the bishop of york (certainly does in Leeds) and there are a ton of pubs/streets named cross-keys. 4) Oxford punt from the wrong side of the boat, Oxford is ranked 5th in the world and Cambridge 7th in terms of the university (this changes), I prefer Cambridge but I used to live there, my brother lived in oxford and loved it. For me its not just about universities as I did not attend university at an Oxbridge college. But I did live there and loved it. In fact if I were to move back south Cambridge would be top of my list, but property is pricy. 5) So looking forward to you doing leeds because I moved from Cambridge to Leeds and I'm still here :) In leeds city centre there are a few things to see, Leeds Corn Exchange, Leeds Market, Such a shame the royal armouries is shut :( , Check to see if Thackray Medical museum is open (maybe not), Its a shame because in and around leeds there is normally so much to do/see and do.
@GenialHarryGrout 3 жыл бұрын
If you get the opportunity while in the Leeds area, take a trip to Mother Shipton's cave, if it is open, which is actually in Knaresborough, about 18 miles away. Harrogate is also worth a visit
@abbyhuntley3171 3 жыл бұрын
Those buns and that coffee look so good!
@WanderingRavens 3 жыл бұрын
They were! 😆
@hectorthorverton4920 3 жыл бұрын
You'll quite often find Chelsea Buns, but the Fitzbillies ones are stickier and have much more cinnamon.
@gollygaloshes 3 жыл бұрын
As a local to Cambridge area I started laughing even before you showed the statue. It is ... unique to say the least. It was also interesting to see how you saw Cambridge. If you come again to see the Bridge of Sighs you'd need to go punting (the gondola like boats). It takes you along the river and underneath it. It's also an interesting way to see parts of the city and Cambridge is known for it. That and paying for a tour of the College are the only ways to see it. Fun fact. You probably noticed that for a city Cambridge has a pretty low skyline (no skyscrapers). I was told that this was initially because when the university sold off a lot of the surrounding land that it was with the condition that no buildings were allowed to be built taller than the university. (I believe now it's more just to retain the character of the city.)
@WanderingRavens 3 жыл бұрын
We didn't know that punting was a thing here until we saw all the boats on the canal! Will rent one next time! :D
@robinhood9357 3 жыл бұрын
@@WanderingRavens It's the river Cam, hence Cam-bridge.
@user-lm2oc8cg3k 3 жыл бұрын
@@robinhood9357 weirdly the river is actually named after the city. It used to be called the Granta but they renamed it to make the city's name make more sense.
@Oddballkane 3 жыл бұрын
You should come to Durham. See the cathedral and the castle, the river running through it.
@paulfordham9715 3 жыл бұрын
great to see you guys enjoying the uk and having a good look around, keep it up ;)
@torfrida6663 3 жыл бұрын
If you want to sense some of the magic of Cambridge, go online to see the Christmas service of carols and lessons. Candlelight in England's most beautiful building, King's College Chapel. I was a student in Cambridge in the late 60s so I am old! But I enjoy your accounts.
@graemehossack7401 3 жыл бұрын
Oxford is the older institution with Cambridge as the younger upstart after an disagreement. The rivalry has never stopped.
@trevorarnold5410 3 жыл бұрын
While based in Leeds may I recommend a visit to Kirkstall Abbey, Skipton castle, the village of Saltaire, Ilkley Moor, Haworth, Halifax Piece Hall, Otley, and definitely York. All are within 1 hours travelling time, of Leeds bus or train station.
@safctilidie 3 жыл бұрын
You really need to get to York once lockdown is over. Not too far by train. It's yet another historic city dating back to roman times and also has a strong Viking history (they named it Jorvik which is where the name York comes from). Stunning place!
@hjr2000 3 жыл бұрын
You should go to Oxford of course, if you haven't 'done' Oxford yet, and then try St.Albans (Roman history) and York - check out the Shambles!
@kooral6959 3 жыл бұрын
I grew up in the same village as Snowy. He had done a lot of charity work and used to be seen in Cambridge with all his animals.
@harrieellen1731 3 жыл бұрын
The architecture that your referring to with the churches etc is gothic architecture that I believe was made popular in the Victorian period when they started to move away from the more medieval aesthetic. It's extremely intricate and very easy to recognise because of how stylised it is :)
@johnedwards6513 3 жыл бұрын
The crossed keys is the symbol of St Peter, who holds the keys to heaven. It is also the symbol of the papacy. A pub called the cross keys will have some association with a church dedicated to St Peter.
@Aberbrothock1 3 жыл бұрын
You'll love the yorkshire accent.
@allenwilliams1306 3 жыл бұрын
Them boogers i'Leeds talk posh!
@jonathanfinan722 3 жыл бұрын
Which one?
@stevewf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed Cambridge. Its my top favorite place to visit. Definitely take a punt tour next time. You'll see the bridge for sure 👍
@ElleBrown 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely to se you wandering around my town! hope you enjoyed :)
@adamdrabble6495 3 жыл бұрын
When in Leeds (or this part of the world(from someone who on the otherside of the Pennines)) I would say use it as a base for the dales, York, durham, Skipton, Ilkley, otley and possibly Manchester too. Also yes the armouries is well worth a visit
@yaycamel95 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed Cambridge. If you come back I recommend going punting or a punting tour, it's a good way to see the college grounds and you can go under the bridge of sighs and the mathematical bridge
@youtoocat3953 3 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks Ravens, I really enjoyed you guys enjoying Cambridge 🙂 Jess and Will were charming and terribly English 😄 Welcome to The North, you're still a couple of hours south of me! Winter is a great time to experience northern food specialities (what with all the lard) I'm joking! But not really... Stay safe and have fun!
@oz25 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Possibly the best video you have done so far - really interesting guys and Cambridge looks fantastic. Leeds, Yorkshire - God's own Country. Lived in a village just north of the city for around 3 years in my late teens and twenty plus years on my parents still live there. As I am surrounded by southerners these days, the Northern accent really hits me when ever I get off the train/NX Coach at Leeds when visiting. Lockdown notwithstanding, whilst you are in the area, would recommend York and walking the City Walls, The Minster, Clifford Tower, Jorvyk and Knaresborough is pretty and has a train station. Thanks for the tour of Cambridge guys and stay safe in Leeds. xxx
@hectorthorverton4920 3 жыл бұрын
Corpus Clock. I don't think the name has anything to do with the insect (whose presence may be a joke revolving around entomology). More likely is a link with Corpus Christ College, which is close by, and who may (I'm guessing) own the building.
@WanderingRavens 3 жыл бұрын
Oh! Okay, thank you!
@charlottehardy822 3 жыл бұрын
It is named after the college and the grasshopper is to represent the grasshopper escapement which is part of the mechanism.
@sequri 3 жыл бұрын
According to the Corpus Christi College website it was invented, designed and gifted to the college by Dr. John C Taylor, having been constructed by local engineering firm Huxley Bertram. It was inaugurated in 2008. The ‘monster’ atop the clock is known as the Chronophage (time-eater) devouring each minute as it passes with a snap of its jaws. It evolves out of a grasshopper, a term used by the famous eighteenth-century horologist John Harrison to describe his invention of an escapement.
@tcroft2165 3 жыл бұрын
@@charlottehardy822 grasshopper escapement
@charlottehardy822 3 жыл бұрын
@@tcroft2165 you are correct, I didn’t notice the typo. Thanks
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