Stranded Roman Bridge

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Stranded Roman Bridge

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Ай бұрын

Left high and dry by the River Tees, we take a look at the impressive remains of the Roman Bridge at Piercebridge. It's actually the second bridge built by the Romans, in order to carry Roman Dere Street over the river, and there are interesting signs of the efforts made to combat the movements of the Tees back in the days of Roman Britain.
As well as the Roman bridge, there are also remains to be seen of the Roman fort and traces of the Vicus too.
We're using a 1970s guide book too - just to add to the fun.
#romanbritain #romanbridge #romanfort #romantown #vicus #romanroads #piercebridge #morbium #durham #countydurham #berms #wc21 #romangazette
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@tweedyoutdoors Ай бұрын

Marvellous! What a roller coaster here, from those salad days near the start where you were filming with gleeful abandon sans hindrance from English Heritage, to the heavy hand of the health and safety intervening to turn off the fun tap, to that glorious wig reveal, then those savage and gory scenes of the marauding barbarians charging through the spike filled ditch. Really liked the use of Lidar and aerial photography too. Also such a pleasure to hear the Roman Gazette theme tune once again - I think I've mentioned before but the sound of my coffee machine turning on reminds me of it! Great work Mr WC21!

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Love “those salad days”, Tweedy - thank you! I’m sure I’ve been followed since filming this - the English Heritage regime are proving formidable. Just get the feeling this isn’t going to end well! A great site and the way the LiDAR shows how the village sits within the fort footprint is just like a dream come true for continuity obsessed amateur KZfaq antiquarians! My son’s coffee machine sounds like the Roman Gazette theme too!

@philcollinson328 Ай бұрын

@@WC21UKProductionsLtd English Heritage can get stuffed (politically polite reply) ...anything that is publicly accessible and has ‘right to roam’ or presumed access unless stated otherwise is fair game. You could see the Roman toilets on private land from public access in your last vid, that's just trespass, a civil matter no land owner will pursue ...Maybe we need to crowd fund buying you a modern drone ..Or just invite Hedley who owns a rather nice one. Roman Gazette is oddly my favourite tune too.

@philcollinson328 20 күн бұрын

Admittedly, Tweedy's response was a tad more polite.

@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian Ай бұрын

Hi Darren. Seeing you in your 1970’s incarnation brought back fond memories of school trips to Roman sites in the 1960’s and 1970’s. My school teacher had an uncanny likeness. What an interesting Roman site, bridge, fort and village. One to visit when next “up norf” 👏👏👍😀

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Cheers Andrew - glad it brought back happy memories! The 1970s seem like halcyon days now. I do hope you get to visit this one - it really is unfussy and wonderful.

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling Ай бұрын

HMBC - Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission, now English Heritage according to Google. It is amazing to see how the landscape changes with the passage of time. Nice to see English Heritage keeping an eye on you 😂. I don't believe for one minute that you were a long-haired rebel in 1975. I just don't see it somehow. I like that the village is contained within the old fort too. Rocking the Baden Powell look. Another great video. Thanks for sharing, Darren.

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Cheers Chris! Obviously an intermediate step between the Ministry of Works and English Heritage! Antiquarians are obsessed with continuity and the way the current village sits in the fort footprint is just fabulous. I quite liked my long-hair look!

@tinplategeektoo Ай бұрын

You cannot blame the locals for moving into the fort once the Romans ran away. The North East was a wild area so extremely sensible to protect yourself if a free "des-res" becomes available. As for caveman, I was thinking more Cousin It from the Addams Family.

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Cheers. Yes the latter village in the fort was great and as you say, makes total sense. But very often, the Roman structures were abandoned quite quickly after the Romans lost control, so it’s always special when you encounter that continuity. I remember that Addams Family character now and you’re absolutely right!

@johnhancock5457 Ай бұрын

Thank you for spending the time and effort in creating these videos, brightened my Sunday no-end! 👏👏

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Cheers John - much appreciated. It is quite hard “work” in a way, but always very rewarding. This location was particularly enjoyable.

@johnhancock5457 Ай бұрын

@@WC21UKProductionsLtd well it’s very much appreciated, I know all too well how hard it can be talking on camera, you’re a natural, keep up the good work 👍

@joelnolan7642 Ай бұрын

Just wanted to say that I appreciate you filming and uploading these in 4k. I finally got my computer and TV to work together and I have a stable 4k resolution running at 144hz refresh rate so your video's look damn amazing!

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Thank you and that’s really nice to get that feedback! I need to do the same with my TV too.

@bobbostock6330 Ай бұрын

Really enjoyed the video thank you for that. Also liked the guest appearance of noddy holder 😂😂

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Thank you! I can’t decide if I looked more Noddy Holder or Phil Harding from Time Team!

@jmorin6620 Ай бұрын

Phil Harding!@@WC21UKProductionsLtd

@philcollinson328 Ай бұрын

A splendid Sunday's viewing. Our favourite amateur antiquarian sporting his famous tweed shorts in my beloved north east of England whilst talking all things Roman. The river Tees tends to be a bit of a wanderer. I thinks it's because it's a relatively short river who's source, Cross Fell is high in the ever wet North Pennines and as such is prone to flooding and sideways erosion. BTW...in the wig you reminded me more of Phil Harding than CC.

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Cheers Phil! I read that there used to be quite frequent floods there before the Cow Green Reservoir was built up on the moors, so easy to understand how the first bridge got destroyed. I thought Phil Harding too when I played the footage back!

@gregb6469 Ай бұрын

I like the Phil Harding look!

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Thanks Greg - I was quite surprised by it! I was expecting Noddy Holder!

@philcollinson328 Ай бұрын

@@WC21UKProductionsLtd Noddy can sing...hehe.

@michaelpeacock6360 Ай бұрын

I do appreciate the work that goes into these videos....will add to my list of things to see....

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your appreciation - it is much appreciated. I can’t recommend this place highly enough - lots to see and no nonsense.

@MajorTomm-mt8vg Ай бұрын

Splendid offering 10/10 - Thank you young man.

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Thank you Major Tomm!

@gilesbinyon Ай бұрын

Had me laughing out loud. Another great and interesting video 👍

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Cheers Giles. Great to get feedback like this - thank you!

@glynluff2595 Ай бұрын

I think at one time the site was ministered to by the Ministry of Public Building and Works which became Ministry of Works which passed such sites to English Heritage. Many of these sites are maintained but the public are not excluded from them nor charged for admission. These sites are often only outcrops surrounded by railings and I remember them as a child in the fifties when the National Trust was only a means of the wealthy avoiding tax by giving their houses to the nation. I think it is important that English Heritage continue doing what the Ministry commenced which is important in relating the concept and details of local and national history. A membership fee is a relatively cheap way of continuing the preservation of these ruins which would otherwise be totally neglected or remain unavailable for public visiting.

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Hi, I have a real affection for the old Ministry of Works railings and signs that still exist! I wasn’t aware of this HMBC iteration. I am a member of both English Heritage and National Trust and am happy to contribute - even though both organisations don’t like KZfaqrs filming on their sites!

@joed285 Ай бұрын

Thank you. This is now on my list of places to visit. Right best get out of bed Sunday chores await.

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Chees - recommend a visit - I had a great time filming this!

@_Hold_My_Beer_ Ай бұрын

Thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable. Fear not - your clothing choices are stylish Sir.

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I was a bit worried the wig would scare people off!

@janecapon2337 Ай бұрын

I LOVE the walk shorts and tie! You look like a NZ school principal from the 1970s!

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Thanks Jane - it’s a good look and I can see it catching on!

@gibjamie Ай бұрын

In my humble opinion i think you are looking more like Cousin Itt from the Adams family than Captain Caveman but loving the Hanna Barbera shoutout! Excellent Sunday Morning Content...well done

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

I can’t have thought about Captain Caveman for decades, but he just popped into my mind instantly! I do remember that Adams Family character too, now you’ve mentioned it! Many thanks and glad you enjoyed it!

@hainanbob6144 Ай бұрын

Of course the wig was appropriate, I loved it. Mind you, you should have been wearing your flares and not your shorts! I also love village greens and the UK I used to know. With the latest election results you have my best wishes although I have my fears. Having said that, the other side were not much better either! Sometimes, despite the problems that come with it, I am glad that I am no younger a young man! The world is changing in ways that I do not like. Nice video, as always!

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I have got a taste for some more dressing up now, so you might get to see some flares soon! Totally understand where you’re coming from with the way the world’s going, but I’m trying to be positive about this new government. In my experience you usually get the best out of UK governments in their first term and then it’s downhill until they go!

@philcollinson328 24 күн бұрын

I'll not say this on your latest vid out of respect for the theme, man this one is doing great business too!....But warm cheers for your coming very soon 2K. Well played Mr WC21 (UK) Productions Ltd.

@WC21UKProductionsLtd 24 күн бұрын

@@philcollinson328 thank you Phil - really appreciate your support and encouragement. Bit surprised the latest one isn’t doing better, but that’s how it goes! This one has done great and I’m pleased about that because I’m quite proud of it!

@philcollinson328 20 күн бұрын

@@WC21UKProductionsLtd Well you've promised sex, violence and betrayal in your new vid ... 🧐

@WhiteHorseOfKilburn Ай бұрын

Been here many many times it’s a great location, binchester just up the road ..

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

@@WhiteHorseOfKilburn yes I really enjoyed it there. I like it when you can just wander about without all the fuss associated with bigger sites. There’s a lot to see. Binchester is on the list. Another great site indeed.

@JimBagby74 Ай бұрын

Time Team struggled to sort this one out. It must have been a “dog’s breakfast” as you all so tastefully put it. And as further proof that I’m an American with Knowledge That is Utterly Useless to Americans, I recognised old Harold before you mentioned his name. “Ah ahhh Mr. Wilson.... Ah ahhhh Mr. Heath....”

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Hi Jim, I’d forgotten that Time Team had been here so it was an extraordinary coincidence that I ended up looking slightly like Phil Harding! I’ll have to look up that one. Impressed that you recognised Harold Wilson! Very well known in his day, I bet a lot of younger Brits wouldn’t know who he was. He was impressionist Mike Yarwood’s favourite! Most youngsters wouldn’t know Yarwood either!

@What1zTyme Ай бұрын

"What have the Romans ever given us?"

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Definitely not terrifying wigs! Cheers.

@Meusli Ай бұрын

Thanks

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Thank you kindly.

@philcollinson328 20 күн бұрын

I think I saw an episode of Time team where a couple of divers had been exploring a vanished island in the Tees that they had recovered many ancient Roman objects still on the riverbed. I always tune out when the words '' votive offering'' are uttered ....It's historian gaslighting for '' We don't know''. Well done making the 2K and charging forward Mr WC21.

@WC21UKProductionsLtd 20 күн бұрын

Yes - must be great finding stuff like that on the riverbed. Not that I’d go diving!

@philcollinson328 20 күн бұрын

@@WC21UKProductionsLtd The Tees is up to the knees in that spot...I'm amazed all and any artifacts weren't washed into the north sea eons ago.

@martinwall502 Ай бұрын

I remember they did an episode of 'Time Team' at this site ... you look like Phil Harding in that wig!

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

I know they did one up the road at Binchester, but didn’t realise they’d been here - I will look that up! I had no idea I was going to look like Phil until I played the footage back!

@philcollinson328 Ай бұрын

Indeed Martin, Time Team - Series 17 Episode 3.

@afvasmr8035 Ай бұрын

Captain cave man got my subscription plus your interesting content thanks

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Thank you very much and welcome - really appreciate you joining us!

@ThreeOldDudesshow Ай бұрын

Roman remains to 80's synth pop in a berm with a wig. Far out, man! If I presented my youtube show as I was in 1975 then I too would probably have been in shorts (and about 3 foot smaller).. I must now go and do my livestream (on my other channel) but just thought I'd comment before I go😊

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Brilliant - thanks - an excellent summary of everything I’m trying to achieve with this channel! Good luck with the livestream - something I’m contemplating…

@davidberlanny3308 Ай бұрын

Hi Darren, what an interesting place this was and very well presented too. They must have had to fell quite a large forest to build the bridge. We'll never know, but I do wonder how long it took them to plan and execute it's construction. It would have required specialised artisans to do this as well. I don't think your hair would have had enough time to grow that long back when Wilson was PM!! It would have been appropriate to sing a line or two wishing it was Christmas every day, that really would have been wizard!! Mind you I could see a Noddy Holder likeness too so maybe you did go wading and simply hung your stockings on the wall. Can't think of anymore 70s jokes .... although I thought you had gone a bit Peter Sellars on us with the "burm" in the ditch. Hope you didn't get arrested by the EH police, just as well there were no cameras recording your activities ............ All the best!!

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Excellent 1970s riffing there David! Yes, I found this site absolutely fascinating. Their construction ability is just a bit mind boggling really. The tree felling, stone quarrying, stone piers in the river… incredible. Yes, Wilson didn’t last long second time round, did he? Conspiracy theories about that, I seem to recall!

@davidberlanny3308 Ай бұрын

@@WC21UKProductionsLtdYes, I was going to say it was a strange time in politics back then, but looking at the time since, nothing unusual!! Back then my Dad was canvasing for the Liberal Party (well before it turned half democratic) and I used to get roped in delivering leaflets. Not sure I got paid for that ..... child labour🤔🤔😂😂😂. Our local MP did thank me though, which was nice (said in a Fast Show way!!). This was the last election before scandal hit Jeremy Thorpe, would anyone bat an eyelid these days? OK hiring an assassin might be taking it to the line. I see you've twigged the Peter Sellars "burm" reference. Here's a little known fact. He was born in Southsea, not far from where I used to live. There is a blue plaque which commemorates this, nothing unusual. The ground floor of the house is now (or at least was) a Chinese Restaurant which always cracked me up thinking of Cato. Recommend reading the Wikipedia entry for Herbert Tsangtse Kwouk, he also started in Last of the Summer Wine!! You're right about their ingenuity. Yesterday the channel I mentioned, Isaac Moreno Gallo, published an investigation into subterranean water channels under the hills near Seville, incredible engineering and knowledge. It's also worth a quick look to see how he presents the voice over (even if you can't follow what he says). One thing he did mention was that the Romans had mastered conveying water in pressurised tubes and often preferred to opt for this method to overcome natural obstacles. No tweed so far I'm afraid.

@davidneal6920 Ай бұрын

Fascinating history. Nice looking river too 🇬🇧 🇳🇿

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Thanks David! Yes the Tees looked great didn’t it!

@philcollinson328 Ай бұрын

High Force and Cauldron snout are the highlights of the river Tees David, well worth a visit! Where the river meets the North sea at Middlesbrough is not as scenic.

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

I’ll do a video at both those waterfalls one day. Spectacular.

@philcollinson328 Ай бұрын

@@WC21UKProductionsLtd That would be a splendid sight Mr WC21 ...Early spring when the snow melts is best, thunderous.

@davidneal6920 Ай бұрын

@@philcollinson328 thanks Phil, also looks a bit like a trout river too? (Me being a fisherman and all)

@lpeterman Ай бұрын

1975 you bears a striking resemblance to Phil Harding of TT... (Coincidence? I think NOT!) I just love the laid-back, (blase'?) way you describe the village green in the center of the Roman fort; as if to say, "Oh la, doesn't EVERY village have a green laid out within an old Roman outpost...?" Really enjoying your content. Cheers! From a North American with deep UK roots, now in the Willamette Valley, Oregon country

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Thank you! I had no idea I’d turn out looking like Mr. Harding, but it is undeniable!

@lpeterman Ай бұрын

@@WC21UKProductionsLtd Now just channel his regional accent and you're set!

@barryconway Ай бұрын

HMBC? Her Mysterious Blank Canvas, perhaps in this particular case. “Here’s an overlay”: you don’t get that on the other Tweed-related-channels, eh? Carry on. But I do think you might have plundered the Theosaurus and made the most of stranded l marooned | high and dry | grounded and etc.

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

I like that Barry! I see myself as an abandoned mysterious blank canvas!

@standingbadger Ай бұрын

DIdn't Inspector Cluzot use the term 'Berm' to describe to puzzled receptionists the explosive device that had been thoughtfully left in his hotel room? Anyway, splendid video as always. I suspect you may have an EH mole in your H&S team...

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

I think you’re right - we must root out the informant and expel them from the organisation! I missed a 1970s reference with Inspector Clousseau! One of those things that seemed hilarious back in the day, less so now! Many thanks and glad you enjoyed the video.

@billykershaw2781 Ай бұрын

Have you a vid on Arbeia at South Shields? Well eorth a visit. First time i went there was a couple with their grandson, and i overheard them say..." Our house was right here...."....marvellous...

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

I haven’t but I intend to at some stage - it is fascinating that it was under all those streets of terraced houses!

@alexguest9937 Ай бұрын

My god, I thought I was watching an Open University programme. That Prof' with the long hair, he was on everything wasn't he?😆

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

They did all look like that!

@rutlepaul Ай бұрын

Just a pedantic point but the cover of your book shows the reconstructed gatehouse at Arbeia in South Shields. The reconstruction was completed in 1986, so your copy must be a reprint or updated edition.

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

I am incredibly impressed by that! It is a reprint of the 1975 edition. Excellent observation skills there.

@philcollinson328 Ай бұрын

Amazing! ...Move aside Sherlock Holmes ...rutlepaul has replaced you in my eyes. What an amazing spot ....In defence, blokes in our 50's that've kept a book from childhood, 1970's or 80's tend to blur the lines regarding that era 🤣

@andrewbarnett5542 Ай бұрын

Nice of you to invite Phil Harding’s shorter cousin to make a guest appearance. If you are going to expose you legs to all in sundry please where a toga if is the Roman series. 😊

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

You are right - I should put a health warning on these videos! I walked past Phil once in Salisbury - I was so surprised that I just cried out his name!

@thomas05ish Ай бұрын

Great content as usual with a not too serious approach (Simon Schama take note) . Am I the only person to spot that you were wearing armbands? Another first for WC21 ?

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

I think you are! Very observant. Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your comments. Really enjoyed this unfussy location with lots to see and talk about!

@jenniferharrison4319 Ай бұрын

🤣🤣 Big Brother is watching you. Very interesting, shame the loo is not accessible. Another good one from Yetti Productions

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Thank you Jennifer! I was impressed by the remains at Piercebridge - the bridge was really interesting and evocative. The fact the village is within the fort footprint was great too.

@simongale1420 Ай бұрын

Really informative and entertaining at the same time. Just a question....Isn't a berm the flat bit between he ditch and the rampart or wall?

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it. You may be right about the berms, I read multiple sources and they all used the term to describe the overall defensive system.

@philcollinson328 Ай бұрын

Hi Simon mate, a berm when used in military defensive terms would fit the bill.

@billykershaw2781 Ай бұрын

Do they have toilets? Yes, excellent!

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Open air too!

@jointgib 7 күн бұрын

if they were my berms i'd plant them full of brambles

@WC21UKProductionsLtd 7 күн бұрын

But would you also install spikes to ward off cocky locals?

@philcollinson328 Ай бұрын

I was just watching a vid on a channel I oddly just discovered called Tweedy's pubs where you guys went on a pub crawl in St Albans and didn't invite us lot...Rude. Haha.

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

I know, that was rude of us! It cost me a very expensive umbrella, though!

@billykershaw2781 Ай бұрын

Fairly local to me. I've always wondered about the iron, is it original? If so, how has it lasted so long....?

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Hi Billy, it is indeed Roman! The whole site was buried in silt for 500 years, so I wonder if that’s helped preserve it? Incredible, isn’t it?

@billykershaw2781 Ай бұрын

@@WC21UKProductionsLtd has anyone done a sample of the iron, I suspect it's a lot later, could you date it's exposure to oxygen and nuclear effects? I believe they still take steel from sunk German ships in Scapa Flow because of their lack of nuclear 'contamination'....was it Embleton the artist who did a lot of stuff....? All the best matey.

@billykershaw2781 Ай бұрын

@@WC21UKProductionsLtd one last comment, hic, just had a nice stroll around Escomb Saxon Church, built with Roman stone from Binchester, which I think(?), has the best preserved hypercaust in the country...x

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

@@billykershaw2781 I have that on my to do list - it is fantastic!

@AdeptHavelock Ай бұрын

Quite possibly your most disturbing video ending yet 🫨🫨🫨

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Cheers! This sort of thing is rare in Britain - don’t have nightmares!

@philcollinson328 Ай бұрын

My issue with English heritage is thus. They make it prohibitively expensive to upgrade or indeed futureproof listed buildings that'd otherwise become derelict and collapse into ruins...And they also try to prevent public filming of ruins that they allowed by their policies to collapse into ruins...Rant over sorry.

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

The filming thing is backward thinking. They oppose the idea of tiny KZfaq channels earning 50p from a video of their site, whilst overlooking the free publicity. I’m confident my content has encouraged people to visit English Heritage sites. That may lead to new memberships too.

@philcollinson328 Ай бұрын

@@WC21UKProductionsLtd I'm certain it has sir...And a few more rants from the public may convince them of such.

@philcollinson328 21 күн бұрын

@@WC21UKProductionsLtd Your work ensures future generations can see ancient monuments, structures and sights of historical significance as they were in 2024. A record of huge historical significance in centuries to come. If only there'd been a WC49BCAlexandriaProductionsLtd...Our civilisation might by now be civilised.

@PaulTimlett Ай бұрын

Phil Harding hasn't aged well.

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

I was horrified by how much I looked like him to be honest!! He is a hero, but I have no desire to mirror the look!

@philcollinson328 Ай бұрын

Haha, he may have lost a bit of height, but dropped 18 years in age ....I expect Phil would take that deal.

@PaulTimlett Ай бұрын

@@WC21UKProductionsLtd 😂

@JimBagby74 Ай бұрын

Oh god arr too right that...

@Oscartherescuedog Ай бұрын

I never knew Nigel Lawson had croaked until you mentioned it on this video! He got to be 91 anyway the old toad! Tory, Labour, Tory, Labour it’s all the same old cretins in power and it’s so boring! Your videos aren’t boring though. Goodnight.

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Cheers Oscar. I didn’t either, and something made me check. A few years back he was often showing up to deny climate change! Former Chancellor of the Exchequers don’t need any background in science in order ti know more than scientists!

@philcollinson328 Ай бұрын

I had no idea Nigel had passed away either...It must have been on a busy news day Oscar. We'll all miss his charm and good looks. Odd thinking about it, the top news story exactly a year after Nigel shuffled off involved another destroyed bridge - The day the Baltimore bridge collapsed.

@philcollinson328 Ай бұрын

It'd be rude of me to nudge the algorithm ...So I wont.

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

It’s done quite well this one. Slow progress! This time last year I was relieved if a video got more than 100 views, now I’m fed up if they don’t achieve 1,000!

@philcollinson328 Ай бұрын

@@WC21UKProductionsLtd You're enjoying your well deserved credit for all the hard work and effort you put into these greatly appreciated vids/vlogs.

@philcollinson328 Ай бұрын

It looks like you're having great fun making them...I'm so pleased...The only time I've seen Mr WC21 a bit down was when you took yourself up to your contemplation spot in the snow and considered future options after a business customer peeved you somewhat. You look like the weight of the world has been taken off your shoulders...And it's been a joy to see...your subscribers have more than doubled in that short time too.

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

@@philcollinson328 the sub growth has been great since then. I think I hit 1,000 at the end of April. Should get my first payment later this month! Might cover half the cost of the new tripod!

@philcollinson328 Ай бұрын

@@WC21UKProductionsLtd That reminds me, '' From little seeds grow mighty trees '' ...I'd love to see a vid of your take on the awful vandalism that occurred at Sycamore Gap.

@philcollinson328 Ай бұрын

Thanks

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Ай бұрын

Cheers Phil - so very nice of you.