Is Newcastle The Most Underrated City in the UK?

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3 ай бұрын

Van Life in Newcastle: We found a fantastic overnight park up on the quayside and explored this beautiful city
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My name is James and I live full time in my tiny van, however this is not just a van life channel. I enjoy travel, food and drink and making videos 🙂
When I turned 50 I decided I’d had enough of the rat race and working long hours just to pay rent and bills, life was passing me by and I needed a drastic change.
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@garystewart2263 3 ай бұрын

I'm a Mancunian, used to park my truck at St James on a night out then go into city for a pint the Strawberry, inventers, farmers arms, etc this was back in the 80s beautiful city, the Geordies so friendly have some cracking memories thank you

@kinga8876 2 ай бұрын

The Farmers was a superb pub

@paulcook602 2 ай бұрын

The Farmers Rest... RIP😢

@kinga8876 2 ай бұрын

@paulcook602 dodgy goings on to get Marks and Spencers there, not only The Farmers but we also lost the Newcastle Kebab Centre

@paulcook602 2 ай бұрын

@@kinga8876Your not wrong there... Money over greasy palms to be able to knock down a grade two listed building like the Farmers. Kebab centre was a class of its own, made famous by Sid the Sexest.. 😂.... We nearly lost the other side of Percy Street about the same time but the Newcastle public were having non of it after the Marks and Sparks fiasco. Shame about the Broken Doll as well. Gone for the sake of two feet of foot path. Criminal!!!?

@paulmitchison3050 2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately the farmers isn't their anymore.. Happy days

@siddey4 3 ай бұрын

Definitely is! Stayed for two years during uni in the toon, and no place has made me feel at home like it has (not even where I'm from). The architecture, the vibe, the food, the streets, and most importantly the people who are outstandingly kind and warm. I miss the walks there with the lads, getting some coffee, Greggs and walking around near the monument. Simple stuff, special place ❤

@gusgone4527 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@jayveebloggs9057 2 ай бұрын

well you can come again!

@siddey4 2 ай бұрын

@@jayveebloggs9057I sure will. It's all I think of every single day.

@Lat265 2 ай бұрын

@@siddey4 Where are you from?

@adam79burgess Ай бұрын

@@Lat265 not the north east 😵‍💫

@susanmunce7723 3 ай бұрын

Many happy memories of going to Newcastle to see my Nana and Grampa. Coming from N. Ireland it was brilliant. My Dad was a Geordie. I love love Newcastle.

@jean2740 2 ай бұрын

You would hate it now it's not our city anymore😢😢

@janei9659 3 ай бұрын

Hey, Jane here! It was so lovely to meet you both and I’m glad you had a fab time! 😊

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Hi Jane, lovely to meet you too 🙂

@carlbland68 3 ай бұрын

once upon a time it was nice drugs a chavs have ruined it now @@bythecurb

@StanleyMagsNewcastleUnited 2 ай бұрын

Is your boyfriend chubby brown Jane 😂😂

@suz-x 3 ай бұрын

Thank you James and Helen for doing us Geordies proud, and showing our beautiful town. Shame about the weather grr. Hope you enjoyed it, and come back soon. Brilliant video as always. Much love to you both ❤

@CalvinJohn 3 ай бұрын

I'm from Newcastle those photos at the end brought a tear to my eye we have lost our city to big corporations.

@andrewphippsphillips1455 2 ай бұрын

There's sadly so so many cities gone much the same way. The perfect example is how swiftly so many of those little independent sports shops have just evaporated from our towns & cities. Only JD & Sports Direct seem to control the monopoly now and they are 80% leisure wear, trackie tops or replica shirts of the "London/NW big six" or PSG/Barca/Real Madrid. You'll find a Newcastle United shirt, but only in Newcastle. Shops need the support to keep competitive with online shopping. I visit the area from Norfolk to see the family every so often & all I can do is look in the city centre & reminisce about how much nicer it was in the 70s/80s, especially when the Metro was only just built & you could come in from the Coast in around 25mins, get anything, then just hop on a train home. Now, I just come in & hope some shops still exist from my last visit, meanwhile the Metro fare's been ramped up yet again 😢

@jean2740 2 ай бұрын

Your very right it's not the old lovely newcastle I was born bred many many moons ago it was the greatest place ever the town centre for night life was second to non back in the old days, it's horrible and dangerous now it's not our friendly city now it's the end

@pigchamp3627 Ай бұрын

Ftm

@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361 Ай бұрын

Multi culturalism is what youve lost it to . . .

@pigchamp3627 Ай бұрын

@@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361 you can't even use an apostrophe ya thick cunt

@hughphillips1427 3 ай бұрын

I love Newcastle. My daughter is at the Uni in Newcastle, she loves it and the town and has not intention of leaving once her degree is completed. Great pictures at the end. Thank you very much for making this video.

@glenbolton 3 ай бұрын

I am a Taxi Driver in Newcastle and more and more i hear the young students telling me they are staying in Newcastle once Uni ends, bring it on, Newcastle will be far better for it.

@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361 3 ай бұрын

@@glenbolton make a change from pakistanis anyway .....!

@edix1673 2 ай бұрын

Newcastle is criminally underrated as a city, (which helps in keeping costs down!) Im born and bred, lived here 36 years, but Id say at least 50% of my friends have moved here for work or Uni, not knowing much about the city, and basically said.. "Yup, this is where im living now"...

@Lat265 2 ай бұрын

I prefer York or Durham, prefer the accents in those cities, not keen on the Gordie accent. Prince Andrews daughter graduated and went to live back down south, more jobs there.

@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361 2 ай бұрын

@@Lat265 yes she gave me a hand job a couple of years ago .. . .

@pumbar 3 ай бұрын

Who on earth had a go at you for your highly entertaining pub crawl content? Send them my way and I will destroy them with my sardonic wit. Another great vlog full of interest and great visuals, and all topped off by that wistful ending. Thank you both!

@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer 3 ай бұрын

The ending to the video really touched me 😢 thankyou both ❤

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you liked it :-)

@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer 3 ай бұрын

@@bythecurb you both are legendary 🙌 ❤️

@glennwilliams5869 3 ай бұрын

Another place now on my bucket list. I'm a child of the 80's so I loved Auf Weidersehen Pet. Gotta get me sel to tha Toon 😀. Cheers for sharing ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@andrewphippsphillips1455 2 ай бұрын

If you watch the 1976 film of the TV series "The Likely Lads", there are dozens of film locations just East of the city along the A1058, then in places like Tynemouth & Whitley Bay.

@jean2740 2 ай бұрын

Your in for a shock mate , it used to be a fabulous city used to be friendly and the town pubs where smashing . Not !!!anymore it's not the same place ,it's not any of above it a different place now it's horrible and doesn't resemble our city any more

@terryfry4556 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for doing us Geordies proud !!

@giorgipiorgi 3 ай бұрын

I did a road trip throughout the UK a few years back and Newcastle was definitely at the top of the list. Lovely old town plus the Geordies are lovely people

@jean2740 2 ай бұрын

Not any more hard to find friendly people here now , it's awfull it's dirty it's not our city. I was born bred here . The great old town we where is no more ,its heart breaking, never to return

@Lat265 2 ай бұрын

@@jean2740 I agree with you Jean, I am 51, from south east Northumberland.

@SnakePlisskin. Ай бұрын

The great ppl are still ere jean get out more do better 🎉

@Lat265 Ай бұрын

@@SnakePlisskin. I agree with Gene, she’s from the older generations, she knows what she’s talking about.

@SnakePlisskin. Ай бұрын

@@Lat265 i agree to dissagree sorry the North East ppl are the best ! Well known for there friendly mannor far and wide !

@GaryThomas-gx2jm 3 ай бұрын

Lancashire lad here, newcastle is a top draw place. Few years back me n 2 lads walked hadrians wall, we did it west to east, everyone else was going tother way. Lads said to me why do we have to be different ? Replied trust me lads at the end of the walk weve 2 nights in a bnb n a night out like youve never experienced. Fuckn love the place, its awesome. Me n wife stopped over many times driving up to seahouses or berwick for holidays. Northumberland doesnt advertise itself n long may it continue. Doesnt need thousands of tourists descending 😂

@jean2740 2 ай бұрын

Born bred there take it from me it's not the friendly nice city it was back in the day 😢😢

@Lat265 2 ай бұрын

Riff raff!

@chrisTombo31 3 ай бұрын

Best episode by a landslide. Cracking couple. Cracking content. What a city Newcastle is 👏

@elizabethdunn2992 3 ай бұрын

A cracking tour of Newcastle I’m glad yous enjoyed it ❤

@alanpunter8029 3 ай бұрын

How beautiful are Newcastle's buildings, love this video. Thanks for perseverance in the rain, it's nice to see the real UK weather, I miss it. love the videos you two make . Take Care

@robineasby5328 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant video James. Love Newcastle. My grandma lived in Gateshead and she would take us there when we stayed with her as kids. Did not appreciate the architecture back then , but now I find it stunning.

@andrewcobb3960 3 ай бұрын

I also have a soft spot for Newcastle fans there passion is inspiring like their city is. Amazing content James and Helen. I'm a passionate rams fan dcfc for life. 😊😊😊😊😊😊

@andrewphippsphillips1455 2 ай бұрын

Glad you guys didn't become the latest "Ashley Slaves" like we were. 15yrs of purgatory.

@Lat265 2 ай бұрын

Geordie fans are bad loosers and delusional.

@judithholland9946 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for showcasing Newcastle so very proud of the City and the people ❤

@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361 3 ай бұрын

the soon to be extinct people ... !!

@theyb_ 2 ай бұрын

@@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361what?

@jumperking368 2 ай бұрын

One of the Georgian houses in front of you at Eldon Square, the one with the blacked out windows, is actually just a facade. It disguises a giant air vent for the Metro system that runs directly below. The vent was installed in the 1970s keeping the existing exterior.

@andrewphippsphillips1455 2 ай бұрын

Been into the city every visit back and its only the last few years that I found that out too. London has fake houses in some terraces to hide the cuttings for London Underground lines below.

@pleasantville4529 3 ай бұрын

I dont know what sort of person would find themselves "triggered" by your recent pub crawl, but i could probably guess. Keep doing what you are doing, it's highly entertaining.

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Yep, lots of people call us alcoholics without realising we only go round the pubs once a fortnight!!

@pleasantville4529 3 ай бұрын

@@bythecurb Drink if you want to drink, dance if you want to dance, sing if you want to sing, and leave the haters to slowly drown in the misery which they dwell.

@kenredz4754 3 ай бұрын

Can't believe you missed the central arcade. Great video. Really enjoyed watching. Thank you

@simonsays2685 2 ай бұрын

Anyone I show around Newcastle I take them in there and people just walk passed it and have no idea it's there.

@jean2740 2 ай бұрын

Hasn't that gone now pulled down ?

@Lat265 2 ай бұрын

@@jean2740 I never heard about it being pulled down.

@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN 3 ай бұрын

Newcastle looks nice, especially at night and even in the rain...cheers for showing it off to us James; good show mate 👍🐕🚐👊

@mauricelaidler4789 2 ай бұрын

I’m pleased you like the Toon! I’m from Blyth on the coast a few miles away. What I like about the Toon is that there is a lot packed into a small city centre. Great bars, restaurants, music venues, shops, people and craic. And, of course, St James Park. Magic.

@kathyhayden2499 3 ай бұрын

Newcastle looks a beautiful vibrant city, enjoyed this vlog its always good fun with you two❤

@marton349 3 ай бұрын

It definately is. My home and I still love it!

@stuartauld3193 3 ай бұрын

It is❤

@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361 3 ай бұрын

It really isnt ...

@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361 3 ай бұрын

@@Madie839 the MP has ruined it ...ruined it with mult culturalism .

@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361 3 ай бұрын

@@Madie839 yes visitors spending 1 or 2 days in the nice parts of newcastle arent going to see this ...-Different when you have to Live in it .

@kathchandler4919 3 ай бұрын

the M&S is their oldest continuing store & was the first outside of Leeds

@leigh-mariehamilton3361 3 ай бұрын

Fenwicks has been there at least 80 years also.

@kathchandler4919 2 ай бұрын

@leigh-mariehamilton3361 not quite sure of the relevance here a) Fenwick's flagship store was opened just over 140 years ago in Northumberland Street b) it has never opened a stall anywhere, let alone the Grainger Market , both shopping places excellent (in their own way though)

@gazellis1961 3 ай бұрын

What a cracking video guys,rain or not you have really sold Newcastle as a city to visit...amazing place with lots of friendly people and amazing architure to see..brilliant. PS your editing skills are going through the roof James and Helenybobs is not only gorgeus but is so so friendly

@WilliamBennett-up6gs 2 ай бұрын

As you like the Architecture it's a pity you missed the Central Arcade just over the road from the Grainger Market it's small but worth looking at for the Ceiling. I'm a 83 year old Geordie and the Castle Keep brought back memories of being a 12 year old with my mates running around there, then there wasn't any of the information things and shops just the Castle.

@woody140 3 ай бұрын

That was absolutely class , thanks for showing people my city and all your kind words , Ps loads more to see so make sure you return one day , you will be so welcome and one last thing Helen , nowhere is too posh in Newcastle , just get ya self in there 🍻🍻🍻

@Lat265 2 ай бұрын

York and Durham are better, less riff raff and safer!

@woody140 Ай бұрын

@@Lat265 You stick to York and Durham then , probably best for all of us 👍

@paulinesw2514 3 ай бұрын

Ahhh James, thank you for your lovely comments about Newcastle and its architecture. I can tell you have a soft spot for it. Im from Rotherham but wouldn't live anywhere else. We live in South Shields and go up and stay at the Quayside for a couple of nights and just walk the streets looking at all the buildings. Love it, especially the Quayside at night.

@SusanTurner-yo9lf 3 ай бұрын

Love this, my hometown, where I spent the first 28 years of my life (57 now!) . The Nightlife in the 80,s was absolutely amazing, still miss it now. So pleased you showed Grey street, its a must see if you visit Newcastle. Omg that ending really got me, childhood memories of the market❤

@southsideboxing 3 ай бұрын

Man, that place, is one crazy place, at the weekend, we went up to watch my mate defend his British title, what a night, great place, with some mad people. God bless, thanks for the content, again, it brings back some good memories.

@neilmorley7022 3 ай бұрын

A fantasic video of Newcastle, i love old buildings & it was nice to Helen back keep up your amazing videos 👌👌👌 ps i do beleave this was 100% your best work well done you 2 👏👏👏👏👏

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you :-)

@chrisstones3488 3 ай бұрын

I love the fact Helen orders a lady's drink, but she can drink most men under the table.

@kujouk 3 ай бұрын

I don't think it was a ladies drink, wasn't it 15% 😉

@Burds1979 3 ай бұрын

No way a lady drink if it’s a Imperial Stout 😂

@chrisstones3488 3 ай бұрын

Women drink stout, and larger, how is it a man's drink, stereotyping.

@chrisstones3488 3 ай бұрын

@@Paxanglorum Simple minded homophobe.

@zodiac2263 3 ай бұрын

Great video of your visit to Newcastle! I'm a proud Geordie and I do love the city. Glad you had a good time and found a nice spot to overnight at. The Quayside is lovely.

@jorgecadette1127 3 ай бұрын

I reckon Helen & you should go to Edinburgh! You’ll both absolutely love it.

@Lat265 Ай бұрын

Edinburgh is much better than Newcastle!

@annrimmington8690 3 ай бұрын

That look that Helen keeps giving you is known in our family as the Swithering look 😂😂😂

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

😂😂

@duncancameron9734 3 ай бұрын

Wahl guys. I had no idea how beautiful Newcastle was. Right on the bucket list now. Thanks.

@suzannewilson3365 3 ай бұрын

Newcastle is my home town I love it, thanks for all the positivity 😊

@deanmignonelli2199 2 ай бұрын

Same , I love it 🖤🤍

@joejames8797 3 ай бұрын

Hi, nice to see you ventured to where I live. You were parked in Gateshead and crossed over bridge to Newcastle.. Helens " stare" is scarey

@davyc2468 3 ай бұрын

I think they were parked Newcastle side. Spillers car park

@leigh-mariehamilton3361 3 ай бұрын

No they were parked on the north side of the Tyne. Look at the bridges on the left as they are walking along the Quayside.

@sarahh4586 2 ай бұрын

Definitely parked on Newcastle side next to the Cycle Hub

@fionabutler-kg7sv 3 ай бұрын

You will love Newcastle, my son supports Newcastle was at the match against Bournemouth, up again on the 2nd March, loves it, his word buzzing, they are passionate Newcastle, sure you enjoyed your trip, plenty of good pubs 🍺🍷

@fionaduval6764 3 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful city, I will definitely be visiting. Great video, lots of interest and loads of fun! 😊

@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361 Ай бұрын

take a special trip to Elswick and Benwell ...you will never forget it . . .!

@jake_hill1480 3 ай бұрын

Awesome vlog!!! Loved it. Proud to call this city home!!!

@JK-kp2eb 3 ай бұрын

Helen you seem to go from grumpy to loving life after a few on this vid, hope you are ok🍻

@jimbhoy01 3 ай бұрын

James , Helen loved this one for a few reasons , my dear old mun was a Newcastle girl and we spent a lot of our school holidays down there , going too Whitley Bay and up the coast to Amble , My soulmate is also from Newcastle and we often visit the city and i love it up there , i believe it is under rated , our next visit is in April and we cant wait . When you were at the Castle guys the Bridge pub just behind it is great . but then again they have a load of good pubs , hope you both enjoyed James

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thanks James, we loved it

@domperignon8403 3 ай бұрын

Great post! was getting a bit worried when you hadn't put anything up and then realised I'm living vicariously through you! 👏👏👏🤣

@tomstovell7425 3 ай бұрын

What a brilliant, entertaining and fact filled vlog. I’m going to take my wife to some of these places and she’ll be so impressed with my knowledge that, if I play my cards right, she’ll maybe make me a sausage sandwich at midnight. Get in!

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

😂

@mandypyle6495 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for having some lovely things to say about my city so glad you enjoyed Newcastle it is very underrated but most people who come to Newcastle end up falling in love with it

@aimeewilde1564 3 ай бұрын

All those lovely bars you’ve walked by on Grey Street!! Some of your kind of bars up the side streets too!! 😭😂

@cham3784 3 ай бұрын

Let me just say that although I LOVE watching your KZfaq’s James it’s far better when I know Helen is with you as she brightens my day. Another fab video and thanks for taking us all along on these great tours. Tell Helen I think she’s amazing From Catherine in wakey 😊❤️

@pleasantville4529 3 ай бұрын

Stalker alert!!!. Just kidding.

@carolinejoy00 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant cracked up with the inserts of Elaine Page etc... Then really touching at the end... Brilliant you two... You did sooo much... So enjoyed that thank you and makes me want to return as visited a few times but you two have shown me more thank you 💕💙 xx

@philrob1978 2 ай бұрын

Dunno how I ended up here but was glad I did! You two are great fun. Subscribed. As a local it was a joy to see you enjoy our wonderful city (even if the weather was a bit crap!) It's always good to see these things through other's eyes, it makes you appreciate what you have a lot more. Loved how you randomly went to that gig at the end! There's a lot to be said for spontaneity and not always staying "on-piste", as you put it. Hope you come back some day and explore some more, there's so much more to see!

@bythecurb 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub mate, we're coming back in the summer to see one of our favourite bands

@robbienicholson9168 3 ай бұрын

Another excellent funny review. My dad and his familys home town. Not been here for a long time. I have to go now after seeing this brilliant review 👍

@emckay6954 3 ай бұрын

Awesome videos. Love watching from New York USA

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you :-)

@amberdy12 3 ай бұрын

Visiting all the different pubs is what I like about your channel

@deborahbooth2613 3 ай бұрын

Another fantastic vlog. Thank you James and Helen. ❤️😃xx

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much :-)

@karenemm179 3 ай бұрын

Great Video - Newcastle upon Tyne - Thanks James and Helen - Great Job

@angelas4814 2 ай бұрын

I grew up in Newcastle and loved those old photos of Grainger Market. So many memories of going to the market every Saturday.

@jfergs.3302 3 ай бұрын

Looked like yous and your new showbiz chums, The Proclaimers, had a good time 🙂

@margaretshelton4765 3 ай бұрын

I love the variety of your videos, if it’s one you’re not interested in you don’t have to watch, wait till the next one!! Variety is the key, it wouldn’t do if they were all the same! Loved this one, my son was at uni in Newcastle, nice to see parts of it again. Keep on doing what you’re doing James and Helen ❤

@markbaker23 3 ай бұрын

Newcastle our fav City in the UK..amazing people and place..love the channel 👍

@jasonsmith7737 3 ай бұрын

Without doubt my favourite video so far . Brilliant content .

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you :-)

@PaulO-mv6ku 3 ай бұрын

I love all of your videos but as a Newcastle native, I particularly loved this one. I loved how positive you were about the city and the area. The bookshop in the photos at the end was tremendous. It had loads of second hand books and my late mother used to love browsing and "getting a bargain". Brought back great memories. Elaine Page/Barbara Dickson inserts were hilarious.

@G6EJD 3 ай бұрын

James - another excellent Northern City tour, I learnt so-much. Newcastle is indeed a lovely place, in some views it very much looked like Bath mainly because of Georgian architecture. Good camera work too, your b-roll is getting professional. Overall very enjoyable.

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you :-)

@claireleamy3168 3 ай бұрын

The comedy content in this video was absolutely top notch! From your choice of soundtrack to some of your classic cutting remarks James...You really uplifted me on a day I am strugglimg....Thank you!🤗❣And on the brink of 40k subscribers...how exciting! X

@thelmabrindley2369 3 ай бұрын

What fantastic architecture, just love it. Also really loved the ending bringing memories into life

@petergilmore2468 3 ай бұрын

Hi Dave, cracking video on the toon, just missed you by about 5 mins when you were outside the ground , would loved to have met you and Helen. You did the town proud keep up the vids, Pete 👍

@andywright3450 3 ай бұрын

Hi James and Helen great too see U ... Love Newcastle great pubs up Newcastle way ... Great people great video as always mate keep them coming please

@philswain9648 3 ай бұрын

I think the Newcastle Tourist Board (if there is such a beast) owes you a pint for this vid. I've been to Newcastle briefly once and remembered it similar to Leeds but nothing of the kind - it's a great place. Your anecdote about your dad taking you to football very early reminds me of a story about my dad. He wasn't really a football fan but wanted to see what it was like so he went on his own to see West Ham play. He's a gentlemen sort (exactly like Foyle off the tv). He stood half-way between two pillars for a good view (Pre all-seater). As people poured in he was jostled and excused-meed until when the game started he was behind a pillar and couldn't see the pitch very well...then people started pissing up the pillar. He never went again lol. Anyways great vid, great pubs found, like the architecture comments, cathedral nice, band...erm...not too sure about them lol. What a place to park though! Dixon - Paige - hilarious! Al sithy x

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Im open to offers from the tourist board 😂

@JimmyRizzo23 3 ай бұрын

Glad you two had a good time up here in the toon cheers from Jimmy ✨️

@jorgecadette1127 3 ай бұрын

Great soundtrack throughout. Well done 👏

@peteroleary6826 3 ай бұрын

Wow Newcastle looks great. Good tour guys.

@stozy1959 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful city! Only been up for football before but need to get back up there soon. Great vlog James and Helen.

@krishnan-resurrection714 2 ай бұрын

..bring your prayer mat .. lol.

@Michelle-qd9gm 3 ай бұрын

We love Newcastle go there at least 3 times a year nice to see you together going on trips out 😊

@ousetunes 3 ай бұрын

Another great video. Like Liverpool, a buzzing city centre proud of its heritage and people. Might have to visit.

@21andLookingSold 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant video of Newcastle . I was at the match that day, would have loved to bump into you. Great choice of pubs too. Thanks

@russellnewton6660 3 ай бұрын

I’ve never been to Newcastle, but I was pleasantly surprised by some of the gorgeous buildings. Looked and sounded like a good gig 👍

@cultfiction3865 3 ай бұрын

Once you move out of the city there are some rougher places and depressed places. But the city centre itself has always had some great buildings and places to drink and eat

@russellnewton6660 3 ай бұрын

@@cultfiction3865 that’s same as most cities to be fair, but yeah it looks great.

@judyfay6318 2 ай бұрын

What a brilliant tour of beautiful old Newcastle.

@samandjennysambrook 3 ай бұрын

You two are a tonic...loved every minute guys... Amazing place, never been but maybe one day..💕🌹love Sam and Jenny.x

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you :-)

@vh1613 3 ай бұрын

Love your videos I’m A geordie I have watched your Benidorm videos too. Loved the last bit of the old grainger market I used to go to goffs fruit & veg stall as a kid with my mam . Glad you enjoyed Newcastle 😁

@Bev1sky-blue 3 ай бұрын

😂😂 another great blog, keep them coming. Very entertaining 👏

@maggiefreestone391 3 ай бұрын

Love your pub crawls, and I don't even drink!😂 Kepp doing what you want ❤

@dancintilleyedie7287 3 ай бұрын

aw pleased you 2 came to toon pleased you enjoyed it i live here and love the history and old buildings.

@truckman4175 3 ай бұрын

Remember the Baltic when it was rank hovis flour mill used to take wheat in for milling and take animal feed out

@theabandonedhunter3604 3 ай бұрын

Yet another Wicked video!! Never been to Newcastle but it looks a top place and never heard a negative comment about it! Would love to go to St James Park… I’m hoping for a good Cup run and hopefully we can draw them away!! 🤞⚽️🙏 stay safe both all the best ….Smithy

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Smithy :-)

@robharland2458 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing off my wonderful city 😊 you done us proud. Cheers to you both

@kathyhayden2499 3 ай бұрын

Yes I'm defo going to visit Newcastle it looks fun like where I'm from Liverpool x

@robharland2458 3 ай бұрын

You'll love it up here, can't beat a good old northern town x

@BChecker56 3 ай бұрын

I’m from Newcastle. Left in 1981. Used to work in city in the seventies. Always went through the market on way to work. Thanks for the great memories 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻fabulous video❤️

@grahamebell1561 2 ай бұрын

Best video yet, although I am a biased Geordie, glad you enjoyed it 😀

@petergeorgew6208 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for show casing Newcastle… Would have loved to have bumped into you … Born and Bred in Newcastle and proud… A great fan of your vlogs, please keep them coming 👍🏻

@bertibear1300 3 ай бұрын

Used to work in Newcastle.Now in SW ,have not been back for 20 years so thanks for reviving some memories.Grainger market is where my mum used to get weighed and she was always too heavy!She might even be in your photos.

@aslandama 3 ай бұрын

Absolute quality KZfaq James and Helen, thanks for sharing. Newcastle looks so beautiful and not what I expected. Band sounded great, I have seen Sh*t Wife band a few times, they've now changed their name to Big Lad..........I wonder why?

@robertkeith6952 3 ай бұрын

the music at the end just finished this vlog off well done folks loved it

@Mind-your-own-beeswax 3 ай бұрын

Welcome to my city you 2. Glad you had a great time. There’s a lot of bars as I’m sure you’re aware lol.

@cultfiction3865 3 ай бұрын

You were in my neck of the woods James I currently live about 10 miles from Newcastle. And it’s a great place. Which is why I’ve stayed up here cos I got family back down in Barnsley and some want me to go back there, but to be honest I prefer it here. I also love Barnsley but, I’ve just got so used to it here. The people up here seem calm and respectful of each other, and that puts me at ease. Unlike for example a town like Doncaster where there’s a sense of intimidation and threat and the people can seem prickly Glad you guys had fun up here

@leeyoung9469 3 ай бұрын

Love you 2, so natural honest and interesting. Also informative. Stay safe guys.

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you :-)

@judyfay6318 2 ай бұрын

How refreshing and wonderful to have amazing old buildings so appreciated today,thank you, you lovely couple.

@juliemerrin8698 3 ай бұрын

Helen is bloody right your pub crawls make these videos funny.helen works bloody hard within our NHS and deserves a good ole drink when she is off and your managing to grab a bit of time together ...keep it up and if anyone doesn't like it then that's their problem not yours or ours ❤

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'll drink to that!! 🙂

@judithmorganjudyteen 3 ай бұрын

Very well said

@garybanks2339 3 ай бұрын

Great vlog, James. We must try and visit looks like a great city. When you cheers a drink you should do it with your left hand. Many thanks for showing us Newcastle. Gary & San 😊

@cultfiction3865 3 ай бұрын

What’s doing it with your left hand going to achieve that is any better than using the right hand?

@garybanks2339 3 ай бұрын

It's a historic thing we did a long time back. Cheers bud 👍🏻

@Gazr965 3 ай бұрын

Never knew Newcastle town center had so much going for it until I saw this video, looks good, thanks for sharing your tour. Gaz Yorkshire coast

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Gaz

@Brazola1872 3 ай бұрын

Enjoy your channel. Definitely keep up with the information and research on the areas you go to because that is a unique selling point of your vlogs. On editing having a before and after still shot of the town centres and interesting places you go to would be good its always fascinating how the surroundings changed over time. Keep up the good work

@Brazola1872 3 ай бұрын

Sorry mate new to the channel great to see the old pics love that stuff. I'll definitely watch more but if you come to Scotland make sure Helen takes a brolly with her even on a beautiful summers day 😉