I Visit THE MOST DANGEROUS TOWN in the Region... I Was Shocked!

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In this UK Vlog i explore The MOST DANGEROUS TOWN in the region! This week's Vlog we explore a once safe, bustling market town that now has a crime rate over DOUBLE the regional average! What lead to Bridgwater statistically being the "WORST PLACE IN THE REGION FOR ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR" and "THE MOST DANGEROUS TOWN IN SOMERSET"?!
#reallife #uk #somerset #britain #crime #antisocialbehaviour #streetinterview #england #poverty
In this UK Vlog we find out what happened to Bridgwater... What lead to the now SKY HIGH CRIME RATE that now hangs over the town like a grey cloud! Is there any hope for this town..? In this Vlog we find out!
Join me to explore Bridgwater and delve into the town, street interviewing the locals and putting boots on the ground to find out if the reputation the media has portrayed is correct...
One newspaper referring to the stats of Bridgwater being the worst place for anti social behaviour:
www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/s...
In these UK Travel Vlogs, we explore the small Towns & Cities within the UK, and try to give you an honest account of what i find on my UK Travels.
In these Vlogs I aim to shine a light on the lesser known areas of Britain and try to tell the story of those often forgotten areas and people within our beautiful island.
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In these vlogs I'll show you the real England, more vlogs and content incoming from different locations showing you the real side of life in various places around the UK and the World!
My aim is to show you the Best Places to visit in England, Real British Food, true British life and try to give you an honest overall perspective of the United Kingdom.
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See you on the next one!

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@joshgolo 4 ай бұрын

Quality mate. "History isnt boring its the way its taught that is boring" JoeFish 2024

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

My man! Thanks so much mate really appreciate it! So true though isn't it... Class rooms are boring, get the kids out exploring & learning! Thanks again brother 🙏

@jaymantisgaming 4 ай бұрын

Ahh good old Guy Fawkes. The last person to ever enter parliament with honest intentions

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

😂 brilliant funniest comment award goes to you sir!

@aleksandrrysakov4540 3 ай бұрын

Why so many communists in UK? In city councils, at Parlament, everywhere! All parties in UK is communistic, conservatives as well.

@shirleydrury5565 3 ай бұрын

Tops love it 😊😊

@tonyrobinson362 2 ай бұрын

Never a truer word.

@RandomAverageJoe 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing an interesting side of the UK. Cheers!

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Hey! Thanks for watching! No problem I try to be as honest as I can! Hope you enjoy! Thanks 👍

@missyshell8 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for visiting Bridgwater and showing it in a positive way. I’ve lived here all my life and get so frustrated with the bad press it gets all the time. The carnival is spectacular.. you must come back and watch it in November. Also, the majority of people are hard working with good hearts. Even the drunk man was friendly! 😂

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Hey 👋 thanks for the kind words and for watching! No problem, I try to be as honest as possible with my videos if it's not as bad as I was expecting than I'll switch the video to positive and Bwater deserved that I thought... Hope you enjoy the future videos!

@barryday9107 4 ай бұрын

The Hinkley workers require a clean DBS so they aren't the cause of any problems. It's the unemployed drug addicts who hang about near Nationwide and Blake Gardens.

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@marshgirl Ай бұрын

The Hinckley workers are regularly drug and alcohol tested without notice . I know a nurse that tests them. Also Bridgwater used to have a huge cellophane factory that gave its famous smell of sulphur / rotten eggs , you could smell it from the M5! Now it’s a housing estate ! Thanks for the videos , I love them ! I was born in North Somerset , still here ! Take care , Stay safe . 🙏🏻✨

@stephenpodeschi6052 4 ай бұрын

Bridgwater has a rebellious history and was the industrial centre of Somerset which has declined over the last 30 years.......Bridgwater is a grand old Town.

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

I agree! Bwater really surprised me! Thanks for watching and the comment.

@drumstick74 4 ай бұрын

"I Was Shocked!" Ohhh, I see what you did there ─ shocked to see it in such good condition? 🤗 I liked the exploration and meeting the locals...Glad you subtitled the intoxicated dude in the mall. 😂

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Yes totally Shocked to find such a thriving little town, with SUPER friendly locals! Thanks for watching and the comment! See you on the next one!

@chuckmyd 4 ай бұрын

From what was presented Bridgewater didn't look so intimidating. The church and some shops did spark some interest. Definitely wouldn't feel unsafe during the day out and about. At night, I'm sure it is a different scene but so is nearly any other community in the US or UK. Thanks for the video! Chuck

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Hey Chuck! Thanks for watching & the comment! Yes Bridgwater was a total surprise to me, the locals were so friendly and the town was bustling... It shocked me! Thanks for watching

@SirCarlosMusicBMI 4 ай бұрын

🎉🎉🎉 Very nice to see you again Joe. Thank you for sharing. Blessings,Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Hey Carlos! Thanks again my brother in JC. Thank you very much for watching the videos and the ongoing support! See you on the next one!

@CarnivalSteve 4 ай бұрын

Bridgwater... one of the few places in this country that still has a sense of local community spirit. The November carnivals bring folk from all walks of life together with hard work going on all year round for one grand night of entertainment. Great vid showing a nice little town.

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Totally agree a lovely spot to be honest. Thanks for watching and the comment

@choochoo9506 4 ай бұрын

Hi Joe. Look at YOU! Almost 1,000 subscribers! I'm so glad I was one of the first. Thanks for this one. All your vids are SO good. I just love your approach. See ya soon, American Jen

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Hey Jen! I know it's crazy... Thanks so much for the support & kind words! I always look out for your comments! I hope you enjoy the upcoming adventures! Thanks again 🙏

@SirCarlosMusicBMI 4 ай бұрын

🎉🎉🎉 it’s also fun for me because I’ve been here from the beginning. Keep on filming Joe and I’ll keep on watching. Blessings,Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Well Jen & Carlos... Over 1000 subs now guys! Thanks for your support 🙏

@choochoo9506 4 ай бұрын

JOE! I'm so happy for you! Congratulations. Don't forget we little people. 😄

@AlexJ.Goldsmith 4 ай бұрын

'All the extra rooms she'd have to tidy up' lol that killed me off, I was belly laughing. Brilliant, mate.

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Haha brilliant I've just read your comment to her! Thanks for the kind words mate I hope you enjoy the upcoming content!

@AlexJ.Goldsmith 4 ай бұрын

@@JoefishJ 💯 mate

@saurabh2p 4 ай бұрын

Good work shedding light on town's situation, JoeFish ! xx

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Hey! 👋 Thanks for watching & the comment! Trying to give you an honest view on things! Thanks again 👍

@user-tp2or1js6z 4 ай бұрын

Was glad you caught our character, some lovely local pubs & restaurants here. New cocktail and coffee bar with entertainment which is fab. Also our new cinema and bowling is a great asset to our town 🙂

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

I was really surprised by the town, hopefully the video will bring more visitors to the town. Thanks for watching and the comment! See you on the next one!

@_the_wessex_nomad_ 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Even though the towns within Somerset are dying, the folk within Somerset will always remain joyous and positive. Great to see the channel grow so fast!

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Bless you brother thank you for the kind words and support! Absolutely the folk of Somerset are very friendly over all. See you on the next one!

@_the_wessex_nomad_ 4 ай бұрын

@@JoefishJ Looking forward to it mate!

@richardcoats6430 4 ай бұрын

Great to hear that the folk try to remain true🙏

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

@@richardcoats6430 really friendly and lovely bunch!

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

@@_the_wessex_nomad_ both over 1000 subs now mate, congratulations to you!

@user-jq1sv7hs7n 4 ай бұрын

Before video I was scared to come her until you made this video that's so much joefish ❤

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Well I hope that it's shed some light on things, sometimes places and things get an unjust bad wrap!

@theevanpyle 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video mate

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment mate! See you on the next one.

@swisschalet1658 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning architecture!

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

I was Shocked at how thriving and beautiful the town was... Genuinely surprised me! Thanks for watching

@TrevRaynsford 2 күн бұрын

I moved from South London to Bridgwater 13 years ago and I love it here. I’ve never had any trouble and made a lot of new friends.

@cantcheatkarma3493 3 ай бұрын

Really good video Joe, it's nice to see someone doing a video that shows Bridgy in a good light for a change! It's a nice little town surrounded by lush countryside, no worse than anywhere else really!

@peterk607 3 ай бұрын

Hey Joe, they certainly knew how to build a ceiling back in the day, beautiful. Keep up the good work, great content.

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Incredible wasn't it! Thanks for watching and the comment

@bothanspy4305 4 ай бұрын

Another quality video from Joe. Thank you.

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Nice mate thanks very much for the kind words & support! See you on the next adventure!

@mr.13zn83 4 ай бұрын

Just subbed. Thanks for a great vid. Have put Axbridge on my to visit list.

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for that! I'm heading back to Axbridge for sure. Thanks for watching & the sub!

@user-cu2ho5lz6h 4 ай бұрын

Got to love Bridgy mind 😂. Brilliant video ad always. Keep em coming buddy 😂

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@jeaniebottle6758 4 ай бұрын

I grew up there, it is only rough in the evening, as drink takes its issues, with fights & misbehaving. Otherwise it is a nice place, with so much history & interesting buildings or infra structure to see. Most people are great. But a few spoil the place to give it is notoriety of a violent place. TY for going to see & hope you had a good time visiting. Plus uploading for others like myself to see. P.S; Bridgwater Carnival is fantastic.

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Bridgwater was a pleasant surprise. Thanks for watching and the comment

@abraham5233 4 ай бұрын

Great video dude ✌🏻

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, see you on the next one!

@user-ul2mi6fm4s 4 ай бұрын

Another top entertaining video . How do you meet these locals 😂?? ... Good old Bridgewater. Great stuff thank you Joe 👏

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

@andrewarthurmatthews6685 Ай бұрын

Nice to hear someone with a positive outlook

@TheSillygranny 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for a great view of our town

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

No problem honestly went to Bwater with the intentions of finding out if it was as bad as stated in the media but honestly didn't get that feeling... There's places 1000x worse in the UK, that you'll see in upcoming videos! Thanks again

@Chilidogsunday 4 ай бұрын

As someone who’s from America, been watching Bald and Bankrupt and Backpacker Ben for years and I gotta say I especially agree with y’all on the rich history and the friendliest mates of The UK and I’ve been fascinated as a cousin from the across the pond. I’m glad to find you’re channel Joe! Love the content brother 🤙🏼

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Hey 👋 welcome aboard thanks for the comment and for watching. I hope you enjoy the content and get a balanced view on my channel it's not all doom and gloom. Thanks for watching hope you enjoy the upcoming adventures

@peckyneckyfilms 3 ай бұрын

New subscriber here Joe. Came your way (as many did I’m sure) via the Bald and Ben video that you did with them in Weston. Drove through Bridgewater yesterday on my way home from Wellington to Pill. A crash on the M5 brought me up the A38 instead. I’ve driven through Bridgewater a couple of times and have visited Highbridge once. I never got the best impression of either place and always viewed that as very economically deprived and run down - as much of that Somerset estuarine strip is. I spent the drive through town knocking it to the missus who has never visited before. Nice to see that Bridgewater isn’t as bad as my previous perceptions led me to believe. Good to see that there are some thriving independent businesses there and an attempt to lift the town from its decline. Keep up the good work matey 👍

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Awesome glad to have you aboard! Hope you enjoy the upcoming adventures and content

@petercross6960 4 ай бұрын

good stuff pal, subbed, came from Bald's channel

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Awesome mate thank you!

@mr.13zn83 4 ай бұрын

Church ceiling is like a keel of a boat.

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

I know! Really unusual... I've not seen one of that style in person before. Thanks for watching & the comment.

@stevejauncey1461 4 ай бұрын

The museum is worth a look

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

@@stevejauncey1461 will check it out on a future video thanks for the comment!

@jodiknight2820 3 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing.

@LINDAWATSONGARDEN 4 ай бұрын

Hi Joe, just subscribed to your channel. I found you from the person you were talking to when you were in Weston super Mare. I live in Cheddar Somerset. Found your video on Bridgewater very interesting. Looking forward to more and thank you for doing the video.

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Hey that's awesome thank you! I hope you enjoy the content and thank you for your kind words 🙏 see you on the next one

@sharonellis8776 4 ай бұрын

The town looks like it is doing alright. Good to see the shops open xx

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Very surprised in a good way! Thanks for watching and the comment

@nicholasbuttery511 3 ай бұрын

Simon and Garfunkel Bridge over Troubled Water is now Trouble over Bridgewater ?

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

😂👍

@villanelle8888 3 ай бұрын

😂

@brownale1000 3 ай бұрын

Cheers bud never visited Bridgewater but might do now lol great 👍video and channel and subscribed cheers 🍺🍺🍺🍺

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub! You should, really suprised me! Thanks for watching

@truckingnat99 4 ай бұрын

Bridgwater is a lovely town i been here over a year and i never see myself moving. Its brilliant and incredibly well located. Your video was brilliant. I feel bridgwater is only gonna get better

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Bridgwater surprised me in such a positive way! Thanks for watching and the comment... Hope you enjoy the content

@Agodders 4 ай бұрын

Small world this internet thing. Saw you on baldandbankrupt and then now as im around Bridgwater i saw your video posted on a local page 🤣. Nice work showing lesser known places in an open way.

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

No way! Awesome welcome aboard thanks for the comment

@mikedown1250 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Joe...just some thoughts Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Marquess of Bute. Both in your neck of the woods Bristol and Cardiff. Loads of history both good and bad. Good luck.

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment! Yes definitely both of which are on the to-do list, so keep an eye out for those in the future. 👍

@donjojohannes 3 ай бұрын

Walked through Bridgewater in 2022 (coming from the Offa's Dyke Path and connecting to the South West Coast Path). Had no bad experience at all (though I went on to suffer in the fields along the River Parrett to the north). Shout out to the guys from Phone Tech Central on Fore St who cobbled together a USB cable for my drone to replace the one I had lost - and didn't even want to take any money for it. Had a lovely time on my trail through in the UK, found the Brits polite and friendly and the scenery outstanding.

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Awesome 👍 thanks for watching and the comment

@sjtafl 3 ай бұрын

Great Video and narration keep it up !

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words 🙏

@lovelyhurlin6494 4 ай бұрын

I would say skilled workers bring in alot more money for local businesses rather than trouble.

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

The stats speak for themselves... Thanks for watching and the comment

@lovelyhurlin6494 3 ай бұрын

@@JoefishJ Love the channel. Has every other town in decline, with rising crime rates that you have covered, had an influx of workers to the area?

@sheilaathay2034 4 ай бұрын

Great videos! "Just be sure to make it home before the darkness comes. Nothing good comes after the darkness"😂🐺🌚🌌

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant 👍 wasn't all bad! Thanks for watching hope you enjoy the content!

@washubrain 4 ай бұрын

Good work yet again Joe! thumb up! Bridgwater aint state of the art for sure but it isn't that bad either. I'm asking myself a question: what will it look like in 20 odd years? and I have no answer to that. And last but not least, I may say you've got an engaging manner to presenting these places and that helps a lot ))

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

👋 thanks for the kind words I really appreciate it! Bridgwater was lovely compared to my latest video in Yeovil... Keep up the good work Bwater!

@crazyherisson6500 4 ай бұрын

Great again !!

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Top man, been here since the beginning mate and I thank you for that! See you on the next one bud!

@crazyherisson6500 4 ай бұрын

It's a pleasure ! @@JoefishJ

@nakhorn2008 2 ай бұрын

Greetings from Sweden Fisk! Your absolutely correct about history. When I was a kid it was very much about reciting years when king this and that did this or that. Off course that isn't the best way to make children interested in history. But learned the right way it's not only fascinating. It's essential for us to understand what happens now and who we are. A people without knowledge of their history is easily manipulated.

@Salamis.-330 4 ай бұрын

Nice vid 👌

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Appreciate that thank you, hope you enjoy the others!

@xkeyscore1120 4 ай бұрын

Good informative video

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for the kind words! Hope you enjoy the future adventures! See you on the next one!

@katepage-uy2vg 4 ай бұрын

I have lived here all my life and it's not that bad, yes there can be trouble in the evenings with all the bars and nightclubs, but no more than any other place,st marys church is a lovely church,one that i was lucky enough to get married in, there is a lot of history in this town and if you followed where Robert blake was pointing you would of seen his house that's now a museum

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

That's amazing to hear you were married in the church! I honestly was surprised by the town, the articles online make it sound like a warzone! Thanks for watching & the comment! See you on the next one!

@some.random.baldie2111 4 ай бұрын

Cheers Joe for an excellent video 👍 It's amazing how Bridgwater is doing better than it's larger neighbour Weston-super-Mare! Shows what a little bit of hard work can do.

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Nice one mate, I totally agree 👌 check out the new video that was a serious shock! Thanks for watching and the comment amigo!

@some.random.baldie2111 4 ай бұрын

@@JoefishJ No worries Joe. I think the problem with Weston is, there are too many careerist politicians and those with many vested interests backing and supporting their friends. I'll check it out mate. Thank you 👍👍

@margieblackmore4469 3 ай бұрын

Oh Joe you are without doubt a lovely bloke!!

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Bless you thanks for the kind words 🙏👍

@DaveRepairs 4 ай бұрын

Interesting.. you were by the River where Insane games is and owner of that has a Retro Arcade called Timewarp just over the river to the left, it is one of the oldest in the UK and attracts visitors from all over (i work in the repairs part). Drop in next time and you might be amazed on whats on offer for £8 all day. Also... you didn't mention the Carnival once? it is quite amazing ....

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Hi Dave, thanks for watching & the comment. That's interesting I'll check it out on my return! I mentioned the carnival towards the end of the video whilst stood next to Guy Fawkes! Anyway was shocked at how decent Bridgwater was tbh.

@MarriedToTheKGB 4 ай бұрын

You're a very good presenter Joe. Keep going

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Bless you brother 🙏 thanks for the kind words! See you on the next one!

@PyrateAsylumParanormalAgency 2 ай бұрын

Great Explore!!!!!

@zeeshvisionary 4 ай бұрын

Hey Joe, check out Stoke Sub hamdon, Ham hill, great views, orchards in the woods, and hippy community tinkers bubble that make their own cider and cider orchards, 23 minutes from there you can get to Lyme regis :) happy travels ...

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

I would love to check it out, I've found an email that I'm going to send today to try spend some time there! If you have a contact there please get me in! Message me on Instagram regarding it!

@marshgirl Ай бұрын

Yes! Visit there ! Tinkers Bubble ✨

@rosaryboy4271 4 ай бұрын

keep the videos up pal, good see you showing our history, more medieval please lol

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for the kind words! Got some exciting adventures upcoming that I hope you'll enjoy! Thanks again for the support!

@camplayzz8718 4 ай бұрын

Go to Taunton and go to pryswood

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Yes Taunton is definitely on the list! Is Pryswood the estate? Is it rough? Thanks for watching

@fatdan5726 3 ай бұрын

I think it's Priorswood which was certainly a rough place years ago and I doubt it's better now. It had a sink school that was of the ten worst in the country when it was closed.

@adamandalexbutler3848 4 ай бұрын

Love the video , the young man in the hat and suit you talked to is my step son and weve enjoyed showing the family , he thinks its cool that he is in the video , keep up the good work and come back to burnham in the summer when everything is open its like a different town 🙂

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Hey that's awesome to hear! He was a lovely young man, I hope you guys enjoy the upcoming adventures! I'll be back in Burnham in the summer! Thanks again for the kind words and for watching!

@catherine5090 3 ай бұрын

I saw your grandson at the bus stop two weeks ago,he sure looks cool and very classy😃

@MuckerMovies 3 ай бұрын

It's a shame you didn't visit King Square with its Georgian building's. But it was a very interesting video. Thanks for visiting us.

@christine8394 3 ай бұрын

I've been to Bridgewater and I found the people friendly and helpful. I was there during the day so perhaps it's different at night. but it seemed like just another town to me.

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Likewise friendly people for sure thanks for watching and the comment

@kj1299 3 ай бұрын

Gotta love Bridgwater born and raised,police call us Friday fight night

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Haha brilliant thanks for the comment

@abbshayes8676 3 ай бұрын

You should have gone to Blake museum !! It's so lovely I often go when my son's at nursery! I live on St John street, only get trouble on a Friday/Saturday when everyone is walking home from the club! Sure there's some trouble from the nittys and the teenagers who think they're gangstas 😂 but doesn't every town centre !

@abbshayes8676 3 ай бұрын

St John street is the road you walked down towards the train station btw (the so called 'rough' area)

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for the comment and for stopping by! Bwater was a pleasant surprise, I'll be heading back in the summer. The 'nittys'... brilliant 👍 thanks for watching

@stephanblack4558 3 ай бұрын

You make it interesting. Thanks.

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words 🙏👍

@smurfcity8 4 ай бұрын

As someone who lives in Bridgwater and was born here thank you for sharing such a positive perspective I am proud to be part of Bridgwater and all its history that usually goes unnoticed by people repeating the NFB (normal for Bridgwater) like sheep without taking the time as you did to research its hidden qualities We also have a new development called Northgate yard with a new state of the art Scott’s cinema and that’s why the old cinema was recently boarded up but that is tucked out the back of Angel place so easy to miss if you are not in the know I used to be an independent trader in the town and I as others did experience some vandalism usually perpetuated in the evenings by teenagers but I feel this is not unique to our town and is unfortunately common in most towns and cities but like most towns we have positives and negatives and that’s just life

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Hi and thanks for the comment! No problem, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Honestly I was surprised by Bwater, the media made it sound like a war zone! But I found it to be thriving and the locals very friendly! I hope you enjoy my other videos as well. Thanks again

@zack4105 4 ай бұрын

when you said boarded up and abandoned it's because theres a new one around the corner

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

That's good to know, I was really surprised by Bridgwater! Was bustling! Thanks for watching & the comment!

@RickPeake01 3 ай бұрын

Top reporting Sir... Not many in prayer within the beautifully ornate church.. such as the place was built for . Seems more of a tourist attraction... 😢 but thumbs up to Bridgewater... 🎉

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Yes, true thanks for watching and the comment... Hope you enjoy the content and upcoming adventures

@andywright3450 4 ай бұрын

Hi mate hows you .. Great video

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Hey nice one mate appreciate that! Thanks for the comment amigo!

@gabrieladiscenza820 4 ай бұрын

Requests for your continued tour of Somerset: Glastonbury, Taunton and Minehead.

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Great minds think alike as they say... All of which are upcoming! Might have a special one planned for Glasto! Thanks for watching & the comment!

@nealcotter6285 3 ай бұрын

The hot spice owner was a true patriot of the town..😊

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Apparently a lovely curry!

@ianroper7456 4 ай бұрын

I think it’s Butlins in Minehead where the accommodation has been handed over to the Hinckley workers..

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Hi mate, nah not Butlins (Minehead video incoming) it's in Brean they are all housed, heading down to check it out soon!

@drummerdem50 4 ай бұрын

Cheers Joe!

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Nice one!! Really appreciate it

@Ashers2410 4 ай бұрын

Great video again mate and glad to see you’re gaining interest on here. As someone who grew up in Burnham, the only time I ever went to Bridgwater was on my way to Minehead 😂

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Hey mate thanks for the kind words & support! I know it's definitely one of those places you wouldn't really go to but I was genuinely surprised actually! Minehead video incoming over next few weeks! Hope you enjoy the upcoming adventures mate, thanks again for the support!

@costasworldofmusicmemories5792 2 ай бұрын

There are many towns in the U.S. that mirror some of those towns in the UK. No different. You survived. All the best Joe.👍👍 Jim and Harriet

@djbubbajord7400 4 ай бұрын

Try going to the new cinima that is open where there is a bowling ally and nandos as well

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Another positive to add in regards to Bridgwater, I was honestly surprised by how bustling the town was... The media made it sound like a war zone! Thanks for watching

@triptwo425 3 ай бұрын

I never understood the terrible reputation it has. I moved to taunton from London. I would often hear the phrase "normal for bridgwater". Honestly i'd rather live there than in Chard or Yeovil.

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Having made a recent video in Yeovil I totally agree with you. I found Bwater to be pleasant on the surface of things. Thanks for watching and the comment

@herculeholmes504 4 ай бұрын

Bridgwater is great until some bastard comes along and spoils it. And there are a lot of bastards in Bridgy. And the police protect them. 😞 In fact, that's pretty much _all_ the police in the Bridgwater area do. Much the same story in Taunton. You won't know there's anything wrong until you see it. Always trouble on Parkway. It's certainly not the most dangerous town in Bridgwater though; Chard has some problems, and Weston Super Mare is full of druggies - and stay away from the Bourneville Estate. It's a wonderful part of the Country compared to many other places, but it could be -should be - so, so much nicer and happier than it is.

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for watching and the comment! Check out the video on my channel on Weston-Super-Mare... I was shocked. Thanks again for watching, see you on the next one!

@herculeholmes504 4 ай бұрын

@@JoefishJ I am watching it right now, thankyou Joe. WSM... once upon a time it was a picture postcard town.

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

@@herculeholmes504 thanks for watching it. I know so sad! Heading to some good ones soon so hopefully a bit of a lift for us all. Thanks for watching

@chiefkweef6332 4 ай бұрын

The estates surrounding the town (Sydenham, Hamp, etc) are where most of the issues are. They account for a tonne of the negative stats around there sadly.

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for the comment! Yes I heard there was a couple of rough estates near by. Maybe I'll check them out on my return visit! Thanks for watching

@zeeshvisionary 4 ай бұрын

There is always beauty in this land ... it is sad the last two hundred and twenty years what has happened to this great land ...

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

There certainly is and the next few videos I intend to find it! Thanks for watching and the comment

@KK-yh2fg 3 ай бұрын

Love your vid can you make Ye Olde Fighting Cocks pub and the history. Its the oldest pub in UK they say

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words 🙏

@andyrookah 2 ай бұрын

It's the town I grew up in and I remember it buzzing with people through Penel Orleiu, High Street, Fore Street, Eastover and St John Street. It's a shadow of its former self, sadly.

@AndriyValdensius-wi8gw 2 ай бұрын

This is a good video. Bridgewater looks nice. Most shops look like they're open unlike so many UK towns and it looks peaceful, at least in daylight. The nuclear power station workers may bring their problems but they also bring their pay packets, which helps the town economy. So, swings and roundabouts. If they have money to spend some spend it in the pubs, and overdo it with predictable consequences. Much antisocial behaviour is related to C2H5OH. That's just how it is, and it's nothing new. Anyway, good luck and keep your interesting and educational videos coming. 📹 Ta.

@richardsingh5827 3 ай бұрын

I knew someone from Somerset, great people, I am sure it is nice there really

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

It's lovely probably one of the best areas in the UK

@victoriaaletaaustria2817 3 ай бұрын

Happy to see Bridgewater is thriving with its nice Parish Church of St. Mary, the stained glass windows & vaulted ceilings, and the indoor market with wardrobes sold, etc. It's like the thriving Carlisle, Stratford-upon-Avon, Canterbury, Northamptonshire, etc. I've been. I love the towns of England rich in history & saddened to see some fall into derelict state. Hope if there's employment on construction there, the Authotity should enforce those doing substance abuse, alcoholism, & unlawful acts should be banned from getting work there and have them leave Bridgewater so as not to damage its good image. Seeing this video made me intetested to visit Bridgewater.

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Really surprised me! Great little town, thanks for watching and the comment. Hope you enjoy the upcoming adventures

@mrdragonboi 4 ай бұрын

I've lived in Bridgwater from 2014-2022 and while danger hasn't been a significant thing unlike how the tabloids are fear mongering the town, but its really good even though I was born in Gosport yet I live in Taunton now.

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Yes I agree! Wasn't what I expected from my research at all. Thanks for watching & the kind words.

@TitchLDN 3 ай бұрын

jus shared

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Appreciate that thank you

@BuddhatoasT. 32 минут бұрын

Local resident of bridgewater. proceeds with subtitles 😂

@KingoftheLizardz 3 ай бұрын

The people who work at Hinkley get random D and A checks so new people in the area who work there might not be the main problem in the increase of crime, drugs etc

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Yes could be more factors at play for sure... Thanks for the comment and for watching

@billywhizz5021 Ай бұрын

Bridgwater is dominated by 3 massive council estates, Sydenham, Rhode lane and Newtown estates. These places aren’t really for the faint hearted. As in most towns nowadays drugs are rife, alcohol worse still!. Bridgwater is classed as a market town, but realistically parts of the town are like inner city areas, trouble is rife in the evening ms and at weekends. Regarding Hinkley C workers, yes, there has been the odd incident, but the majority are based outside of the town, and the workers are well aware ( or should be ) that potentially they would lose their well paid jobs if caught causing trouble. I’ve personally lived here for 56 years, and the majority of the town is a shithole!.

@adolfoformoso5445 4 ай бұрын

These church is similar some churches in Portugal, know as "Manueline churches", have look to the "CATEDRAL DA ILHA DA MADEIRA".

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear thanks for watching and the comment

@roseogrady8785 3 ай бұрын

Remembering it as it was... heart braking.

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@jordanstocks9630 4 ай бұрын

I live in Bridgwater and there is a brick and tile museum also another museum with other stuff in it and also the remains of a structure of a kiln by Aldi

@JoefishJ 4 ай бұрын

Bridgwater was a paradise compared to Yeovil the last video, check it out on my channel it's shocking. Thanks for watching and the comment

@emmataylor-little4334 3 ай бұрын

Ahaha im in angel place as your filming this (with all the pushchairs) i mean yes its got it rough patches but where doesn't these days

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Haha no way!! Small world! Thanks for watching and the comment. Hope you enjoy the content

@barrydriscoll7720 3 ай бұрын

I dont think you meant it like this .... but....from the people working at hinkley point, building the 'C Reactor' i wouldnt expect every member of staff to flood the local areas with mental illness and crime!? From what i gather they have boosted local economies with purpose built/rented staff acomidation.

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Who knows... Definitely an stark increase in crime rates around the time construction started. If you've ever been on a building site you'll know what people get upto. Away from wifes and family, darkness begins to creep in! The stats don't lie

@Scotty993 4 ай бұрын

You walked past the old Cashies I used to work in haha

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

👍😂 was it open?

@catherine5090 3 ай бұрын

I have been to Bridgwater many mnay times and it is the locals causing anti social behaviour esp at night!!

@Techno_Monkey_ 3 ай бұрын

1:21 is a funny af bit of editing!

@26TM034 4 ай бұрын

30, 000 extra workers in the area for the power station mate.. 70 % of them are Welsh apparently.. 200 different languages on site.. random drug testing there so not a great deal more drugs and if there is... its out of town based.. lol we have alot of STD clinics added and motels as most of the hinkley workers are men... away from there familys and plenty of cash... same as any very large building project.. 👍

@JoefishJ 3 ай бұрын

Definitely a contributing factor! Thanks for watching and the comment. Hope you enjoy the rest of the content!

@danielcargill8019 Ай бұрын

Lots of history, not that bad. They are rebuilding the Notre Dame Cathedral, all wood roof to. I like these videos because you can't just show that everything is perfect. The old raw history is what I like