The gentleman spoke the prime reason , he lives with nature not against it , his own life , he's served his country , brought up his children . I lived that life , roaming the country and living under canvas . He doesn't beg of the state , it can be done , I've done it . Fine man . Fine life . Deep respect .

RIP John... you literally highlighted all of the things wrong with Devon.. hope you are still happily travelling on.

Beautiful Man , Beautiful Mantra , this man nailed what others secretly quest for . The open road is the original path to live in harmony with nature . RIP SIR ❤️

I grew up in Exeter and as a child, I remember driving past him. I am Romani but we weren't on the road at that time. He was a fond memory I forgot until this video thank you

We all wish we had a piece of John in us . Top man . More sense spoken by John than most politicians.

What a great chat. That fellow asked John some excellent questions to learn about him, his history and his wisdom. Thank you

What England needs is more John Treagoods 👍

God bless him and his life Thanking you so much for making this important video

rest in peace John you will always be remembered and missed by the people of Exeter a free spirit .

What a lovely Chap! ..You don't come across Folk like this very often these days Tough as old Boots and living in Harmony with the Environment and Grateful for what he has A True Character wish there were more like him!

I aspire to be this man. His life is the life for me

Just come across this video .. miss seeing John around .. Journey well John .. Roam in Peace ❤️

I grew up not far from where John lives. I remember a very similar fellow who lived at the top of Haldon Hill on the A38 called Smokey Joe. Long may there be the Johns and Smokeys in this world, it makes it a brighter place.

Many thanks for this beautiful film. I too live on the road in my converted bus and share everything john says about modern life.

Aaww sorry to learn John died just watched his video what a great character

What a lovely chap he had a blessed life

Rest in peace you lovely man.

What a gem!

A man after my own heart. ❤️

"2 versions of rabbit stew" Bless that's so funny. Yer in us hearts

What a lovely peaceful guy. Pace of life..

An enjoyable little video, I live a similar lifestyle in Latvia (even though I'm a Brit) three dogs, four goats (two about to give birth). It's a great life, wouldn't swap it for anything.

I live like this all the time I have tried to live in a house but I can't

So glad that you took the time to interview this man and learn of his approach to life. I always beep and give him a hand gesture(the waving hand one)! :)

Rest in peace John. Much love xx

Brilliant documentry! Thank you 🙂👍

Old John died a few days back,RIP.

Totally randomly came across this interview but it was great! Pretty interesting dude. This world needs all types, he’s a friendly, intelligent guy not harming anybody. I see no wrong here.

What a lovely man!!!

So wise ... The real life ... With nature not against nature this beautiful

I miss the old days, when it used to be sunny at night

Rip John .your one Of a kind .

Thanks for posting Mark, a very interesting man Rip

Home is where you park it. May the angels guide you on your journey.

Just found this....absolutely fabulous!

Rip John , thank you for the memories!

Mark Tyler, thanks for this little gem and may John, Gilly and Gizmo R.I.P. I consider myself lucky to have travelled with John on occasions when I was horse drawn. Evenings round the fire with a tot of whisky were fun and informative.

Brilliant man of morals and character, great interview.

Thanks very much Mark. Your interviewing skills are top notch..well done. What a beautiful soul John is...i hope he makes the 100 mark.

What a lovely guy.

Great piece

wot an nice chap john is and wot a good life to hes got

Beats the alternative of getting up and working for the state

what a wonderful interview, well done mark. I've been 5there done that and it really is wonderful

He reminds me of a wee man that lives in a 'Bender' type dwelling near Balquidder. If in Perthshire look out for him wearing a plaid type kilt and a bodhran drum on his back. His name is Magi McGlynn and has some powerful poetry.

Lovely man! Different lifestyle but no one says Different is bad!

A wonderful conversation.

Wonderful life story ❤

That's freedom , f to the system ,good luck John !!!

Smiled the hole way though this

Lovely man very interesting gentleman of the road,in the best possible sence❤

A number of horse drawn travellers in my part of Devon still. (Totnes A38 area)

This man IS THE CULTURAL DIVERSITY we as British people 🤫🥺🧐👍⚖️🇬🇧 NEED TO ENDOLGE IN💯💪🙏🗣️ GOD BLESS HIS SOUL 🙏💯😇 Thanks great upload 😁

He's figured life out

what a great little interview, well done.

Brilliant!

Can't see John posting on Facebook any time soon. Imagine how many likes he'd get if he posted anything. Book, Cover, Judge. Know what I mean.

If he lived in a house, the state would be living off him! Like it does everybody else. Let's get real here??

RIP JOHN😇

i love to here theses old storys

It's just my dream to live in a campervan.. No stress and no bills to pay.. Ahhh what a life..

"I had a wife, but I had the sense to get rid of her; and bring me son's up myself!"

He's happy that's what matter s

Reminds me of my dad

beautiful for life

Freedom. Freedom comes at a price, which to most will seem very expensive, but it's probably well worth it ultimately. Some people will know what I'm talking about here. Most won't though.

His accent is very interesting. It's like a modern Southeastern accent but with some striking differences. Here are a couple of things I noticed: 3:41 the "r" in "caravan" 4:22 the "oh" sound in "home" and "suppose"

Truly a free man🤘

Perfect life no worries no hassle

Very Warm hearted and happy.

He's got it right ❤

I like his accent. Sounds old gentlemen

Hope he is still travelling and living his life his way.

We are Roma..We are Free..We and the Land Are One

Prepare to get a load of views... Im sharing this on the fundraising page :) You may like to interview him again, he has a new horse and a new van...

Livin my dream

Pukka geezer. An authentic human.

If you really want to stop you will I try allot of times but my heart wasn't in it snd had no respect for myself so self respect will get you there and believe in yourself something we all forget to do n Billy you keep ip the good work people like you are hard to find keep on keeping on keep on keeping strong

A very wealthy man,I don’t mean financially. He’s got it right 👍.

Good man.

In Which World to Live ? " I'd rather be mad in mine than sane in theirs!"

Interesting guy! Would have to have seen inside his cabin to see how he sleeps/lives etc.

Never judge a book by its cover, an interesting man indeed.

Who put the sub-titles on the film ?

All love and power to that guy! Anyone know what happened about his book?

What happened to the book John was writing did he finish it dose anyone no thanks

Good man keep going

This man is hard as fuck ex bareknuckle champion

I read a lot of comments saying how much they admire his life. A romantic view i feel. His humility is charming, but British weather, no shower, no washing machine, living next to a road i doubt very much many of us would be able to handle it.

This man is no fool.

Read The Old Cumberland Beggar by Wordsworth.

Good on you mate

It will be a chainge in diat, Economic, But hearty, lottse of rabbit, He will be able to snair rabbit, The dogs will coars and run down rabbit's, A sacke 10 - 12 lbs of flower, For banok, dumplings. Other simple breads, He will share with the dogs, And sometimes the dogs will share their rabbits with him, Rolled oats for oat meal, Sweet stuffs, Dryed apple, Apricots. He will have some knolage of willed herbs for his rabbit stews, A sake of tryed peese or beans, The diet dose not need to get dull or skimpy. He can re-supply every 2 or 3 months, or when needed. The Traveler's exchange or gift each other, foods and treats. They do odd jods for rural folk, some have skills, And offer there skills, He or She, May offer a weather vain, to fit your roof, Or barn, A regale trophy to be admired, Or they may confer with with you on planting your vegetable garden, They get by.

he carried "the weight",rip sir.

Give me an idea to tell my children to live in campervan after their university.. So they don't have the stress and have freedom to travel

Was John the lizard king with that tongue action ?

Did he ever finish his book?

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I hope your still going well good luck m8

Like John..I took to the road at a young age..I also ran with the gaff (fairground) for a while). I moved around and carried little. I slept in barns, in the boot of an old abandoned taxi..by the way, that I discovered was breaking the law..I was prosecuted for that. Dad turned up at court..rd the judge I had a home. Outside the court I shouldered my rucksack..said my thanks and goodbye to dad..and off I went again. That was a long time ago now..I am now 71. I still get itchy feet. I now live In Bulgaria..a simple life near a lake. I could not tolerate the thought of working the same job for the rest of my life as was the practice then. I also did not want to live with my parents, dad was very critical and dominating. We were a large family and very poor. So in the end I just walked out and never went back...too live that is. I look back now an adventurous life. RIP...John.. a like minded spirit. I used to wonder how people could live with all the worries of a so called.. normal life. It seems to me that many live their lives from birth to death, in dept. Don't figure. I had few things to think a out..food, a place to sleep and keeping clean. Compare that too what many have to live with every single day. I k ow what freedom taste like...still do.