We Want to Live in Ludlow

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3 ай бұрын

Day 3 of our van life road trip and we're in Ludlow. We loved it here.
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Welcome to my Channel,
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.
FAQ
Where is Helen?
Helen has a responsible full time job and two children so unfortunately she can’t join me on every trip. I really wish she could.
What equipment do you use?
My vlogging camera is a GoPro Hero 9 but I also use my pixel 6a phone and Lumix G80 camera for other footage
For editing, I used Premiere Pro on an old laptop but I’m saving to buy a more powerful computer.
Do you have children?
Yes I have a 6yr old daughter who lives with her mum but I see her quite a lot. I don’t usually put her on the vlogs and if I do, I block out her face for privacy reasons. I also have a grown up son.
How do you fund your lifestyle?
I don’t need as much to live these days since going full time van life but I receive a small percentage of income from the ads that KZfaq put on the videos.
Why the sponsored videos?
I only accept sponsorship from companies I use and trust, this is my fulltime job and my income, it’s how I support my family. (I have Patreon if you prefer videos with no ads).
How do I contact you?
Please contact me here: james@bythecurb.co.uk

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@aslandama 3 ай бұрын

One of the best 30 odd minutes I've ever watched on KZfaq. You two gorgeous people are wonderful, I'm sure some TV talent scout is on your tail but don't ever change.

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

@sharonjones86 2 ай бұрын

You should go to Knaresborough its gorgeous there.Loving your channel.

@bazbarrington250 3 ай бұрын

Your editing skills are outstanding. The inserted clips and music choices are perfect for the situations. A mixture of serenity, historical information, factual details with a bit of comedy thrown in for good measure. It's yet another outstanding video.

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you mate, that means a lot 😊

@julieryan1616 3 ай бұрын

Very true,👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@shirleymclean5895 3 ай бұрын

Agree

@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN 3 ай бұрын

💯%

@vonsharpe1192 2 ай бұрын

💯 👌❤️xx

@dubdaz1 3 ай бұрын

If you and Helen opened a parlour pub your subscribers would pack it out every time you chose to put the lamp on. Seriously you and Helen would make a cracking landlord/landlady, bloody hard work though. That last Parlour pub had the squeakiest door Ive ever heard, I originally thought you were overdubbing it with a carry on screaming sound clip 😂

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

I loved the squeeky door. Really added to the ambience

@vonsharpe1192 2 ай бұрын

100% agree.x

@carrieboultby7516 2 ай бұрын

@@bythecurb Ah, so that was deliberate! Oh, I thought it was just a random door squeaking in the background :-)

@yorkslad9589 2 ай бұрын

Well done guys. Really enjoyed our tour of Ludlow. One day I'll have to visit. Such a change to find videos on KZfaq presented in a natural and relaxed manner. Mind you the Yorkshire humour helps. Keep it up guys. PS. Know what you mean about the shoes. I had a pair with holes in heals and when I walked they sounded like ducks quacking. Mind you I never went short of bread.

@ousetunes 3 ай бұрын

Your content keeps getting better and better. I've really enjoyed these last 2 videos. Your editing, inclusion of captions and information along with music is a credit to you.

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

@angelenaboden 3 ай бұрын

I live in Ludlow by the river just minutes from the castle.

@dellyboot2703 3 ай бұрын

Am enviious! x

@angelenaboden 3 ай бұрын

@@dellyboot2703 you wouldn't be when the river is in flood!

@slinkysmom5674 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Have an Airbnb Ludlow reservation in September. Visiting from Texas. Thank you

@stevenwarner7823 3 ай бұрын

Hi Chaps. Going to show my age on this comment😮 During my Letterpress Printing apprenticeship I was taught how to use the monotone Ludlow typesetting machine. It comprised of more independent parts all of which moved that was the most challenging process I've ever seen. I was told it was manufactured in Ludlow and it now makes a lot of sense when you pointed out the Readers room. A reader used to be a full time job proofing the formes and of course reading and checking for mistakes. Allegedly I was one of the last apprentices taught to use this machine in UK before interrupting my apprenticeship by the NGA union to retrain in modern technology of Lithography. Anyway your video stirred memories of times gone by. Many thanks and I'm not surprised that there as many pubs in Ludlow as the machines would drive a sane man to drink. Great video guys and all the best from Australia.

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the info. Very interesting 😊

@keithdavis6852 Ай бұрын

“ Wow”that brought back some memories. Stayed in the feathers many years ago. I think the knight had a polish. A few new chairs. Loved it

@jonathanfinan722 3 ай бұрын

Well that looks like a nifty little place that I've never given a second thought to until now.

@carrieboultby7516 2 ай бұрын

Lol - you had just said your shoes are squeaking when (I think, anyway) a door opened and squeaked, so it sounded like you were demonstrating with your shoe! UPDATE: someone below said that was deliberately put in by you Helen sounds like me, with reading guidebooks, etc. I love visiting castles, stately homes, churches, etc. anything with a bit of history

@bythecurb 2 ай бұрын

They really were very squeeky 😂

@ianhly 3 ай бұрын

Watched all your videos, never ever commented on any of them, but after watching this one i just have to .. Absolutely brilliant !!! Thank you .

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 😊

@ianhly 3 ай бұрын

@@bythecurb frum tarn .🙂

@dawnbarlow2002 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. We have a campervan, and Ludlow is now very much on the list of places to visit 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@christeague7596 3 ай бұрын

We also absolutely love ludlow......its like a mini chester......some great pubs....we used to stay down by river but height barrier now....keep the vids coming....we love them....

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

@stevensarson482 Ай бұрын

If you love Ludlow, watch the old series Blott On The Landscape. A beautiful town not ret neutered by pedestrianization or Disneyfication. If you’re in the area , Stokesay Castle and Church Stretton.

@Ria0410 2 ай бұрын

You need to come back to Ludlow and buy some Ludlow sausages at Walls (next to the Blood Bay). If you'd have carried on right down the road from the Angel and gone under the Broadgate you'd have come to The Wheatsheaf pub, which is a great pub. Also you missed a visit to the Ludlow Brewery!! Can't rate the Angel highly enough. Fantastic food and a great setting.

@ColinOBear 2 ай бұрын

Ludlow really is glorious. I've been a few times and each time I discover new things. ❤

@user-si1hq5qg2p 2 ай бұрын

A great advert for Ludlow. A beautiful place even when the skies are grey.

@user-zn9bw2mr8b 2 ай бұрын

great vlog, bought back memories as a racing lad in the 60`s, loved Ludlow racecourse, the pub sign outside the little pub you visited called The Blood Bay depicts the 1932 Grand National winner ` Forbra` @ 50/1,,,,,owned by the then local Mayor William Parsonage,

@keithdavis6852 Ай бұрын

I think why your films are popular it’s because we feel we are walking with you. Now very hungry and dying for a pint.

@neeeko7 3 ай бұрын

It’s called an Oriel window! I fit windows for a living but I didn’t know so I looked it up. Rock n Roll. 😅

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for that

@richardwebb5317 2 ай бұрын

Used to be a sweet shop

@watersash7542 3 ай бұрын

Hi guys. After watching the Shrewsbury vlog myself and my partner Julie were hoping you would come down to Ludlow. We are both (Ludlovians) born and bred. We have seen so many changes throughout the years. We think there were about 23 pubs in the 70's and 80's and the town was alive but sadly one by one we have seen them close. Thanks for all your great vlogs, we appreciate you covering our lovely Ludlow.

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. We loved Ludlow

@user-mx1gh3mn3w 2 ай бұрын

Good news to me pubs/ bars closing.

@lindabutler5631 22 күн бұрын

I go to Ludlow every year. It's a beautiful town.

@carrieboultby7516 2 ай бұрын

haha the cat! 'oh you naughty boy'!

@user-ce9lf2sj1k 2 ай бұрын

Great video love Ludlow have worked there Dinham weir cafe next to the river you can see the salmon leaping there in September very picturesque 👍🛵

@tombreeze6148 2 ай бұрын

I like Ludlow, My Dad hails from near Shrewsbury

@lcfcgrayforeverafox3603 2 ай бұрын

Very impressive indeed just has it should be ludlow left alone wonderful what smashing places too absolutely a winner 😎👍

@SianRussell 2 ай бұрын

Hi both what a great video. We love Ludow lots of great pubs. We used to park behind the castle by the river until a barrier went up but after seeing where you stayed we may give it another try. Looking forward to your next vid..

@andrewgilbride7546 2 ай бұрын

Top tip, once you see the price of an hotel on comparison sites ring the hotel direct and they will usually beat the price as they then don't have to pay commission

@gregsimister2396 2 күн бұрын

Visited many years ago beautiful place and joules ales originally are from stone in Staffordshire my home town nice blog guys ❤

@Intotheweehours20 2 ай бұрын

I reckon that last pub you were in is good for shut ins as the police wouldn't know if it was open the way it looks from the outside.

@user-zj3mv5zz7d 2 ай бұрын

😅excellent loved it and very interesting keep it going you two. ❤ Philip in Blackpool Lancashire.

@TyreeJase 3 ай бұрын

Hi to you both , did you not know about The Feather's Hotel and how haunted it is? Most of Ludlow has ghosts, the castle and most of the pubs . The feathers Hotel is extremely renowned for ghosts! Great video, as always , enjoyed watching you on you're travels

@mountain_mancumbria3798 Ай бұрын

I spent many happy days,night 🍺 in Ludlow. Good race course. BUT can be very very ruff

@angeladelaney4178 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely fabulous vlog yet again. Looks a fabulous place and so full of history. Love you two so great together ❤

@LindaDent-yx7ez 3 ай бұрын

Looks fabulous another place on our list ❤

@user-nk1re1qq7p 2 ай бұрын

loving your videos, well made, well presented, keep em coming !!

@lizscott6911 3 ай бұрын

THE BEST PUB, is real PUBLIC HOUSE. A house that the public can go in.

@heatherread5314 3 ай бұрын

Another great video. Love Ludlow the castle is interesting as well.

@johnavery15 3 ай бұрын

Tres enjoyable mes amis. I used to live in Ludlow, and although it's changed very little, my memory of it has for sure. Lovely video and the photons are as sharp as a pin!

@user-cx1un9qq6p 3 ай бұрын

Grate video thanks to the both of you

@justinnewbert 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant love watching you two.thankyou

@tracybush8115 3 ай бұрын

This video and the last vid as well were really interesting. Ludlow looks fabulous and the two last pubs were magnificent.

@lindagent9831 3 ай бұрын

Hi guys really great vlog. Another place I have to visit. Thanks for all your hard work, thanks. Peace 🧚

@MartiniHenry45 3 ай бұрын

Great video! I lived in Ludlow in the town centre & loved it, very friendly locals & surrounded by history at every turn

@Hogarthnp20 3 ай бұрын

Great vlog.Even the door on wayout of The dog hangs well ,Creaked aloud like a creepy movie 😊

@andrewgilbride7546 2 ай бұрын

Joules' were originally from Stone Staffordshire but recreated in Market Drayton Shropshire

@ranavalona24 3 ай бұрын

Another lovely video, this time about a town I don't know at all. Really interesting. Just running through ideas for a Van Parlour Pub. Helen's really found her LOOK with that coat and hat combo. Looks fab.

@countmurcielago9802 3 ай бұрын

That was a cracking video , them old pubs are the best it was just like going back in time I bet Xmas there is pretty amazing I think your shoe stopping squeaking in the pub Reminded me of the laurel and hardy movie when he had a noisy shoe also 😂😂 You will love some of the buildings here in Wroclaw and pubs hope to see you here one day. Take care you two 😊

@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer 3 ай бұрын

Lovely interesting place, glad you decided on here over Benidorm. Thanks again

@akwiredtaste Ай бұрын

Must admit, I'd never heard of Ludlow. I live in Wrexham and apparently its only about 40 miles from here and it looks lovely. I might have to go and have a wander :)

@davethompson247 2 ай бұрын

Like stepping back 50 years, one thing I did notice, a distinct lack of 'newcomers' to the town of Nimby, sorry I meant Ludlow

@liammcnulty7112 3 ай бұрын

Ludlow, a lovely part of the Country, used to visit when in Sales and lived in Cheltenham, I used to think,i'd love to live there as well.

@jasonsmith7737 2 ай бұрын

Literally missed you guys by 1 day . Was there for 3 days last week , stayed at kin kitchen on old street . Fabulous place , bloody awful weather.Hoping to get back later this year when it’s drier . Great video as usual , Shropshire such a lovely area generally. Love it

@charliegardner6804 2 ай бұрын

Wow great video guys, thanks for sharing 👍.

@suerawson8034 3 ай бұрын

I love Ludlow also❤ thanks for sharing it’s a real gem 🌮🍹(l have been walking the Cleveland way staithes/whitby/robin hoods bay…fab.x)

@user-rp5vs1xs8q 3 ай бұрын

Thanks again I really enjoyed that video. Please keep up the good work you two are really good together I would definitely visit. It’s on my list. Can’t wait to see the next video

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

@Emma-ec1is 3 ай бұрын

Yes I’ve heard it’s lovely and certainly looks gorgeous from your vlog …btw Helen love yr hat really suits you x

@user-ob4xh4gs7r 3 ай бұрын

These places you guys visiting give me great ideas to visit.Thankyou. And I love your red jacket you brought. Janet Kelly.

@neilwiltshire1467 2 ай бұрын

What a beautiful town, so many wonderful old buildings & pubs - I am going to have to look up and see if they have a hafl-decent football team to watch and pay a visit myself one day ! 😉Superb video too, right up there with your very best, keep 'em coming, you two never disappoint ...

@paisleygirl75forster72 3 ай бұрын

What a lovely place stunning old pubs !

@garylistersmith4246 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful Easter video, superb content, editing , and easy evening viewing, thank you. ❤ 🎉

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

@JoanneWhite-yk2so 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic video will have to visit Shropshire Helen looks great in the new coat. Enjoy looking at all the interesting old buildings. Well done xx 😊

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

@chrisbranchett4586 2 ай бұрын

We loved Ludlow, we climbed up the church tower , fantastic view over the town . We had an amazing pub meal too !

@JohnCain-zi3ww 2 ай бұрын

Ludlow looks great, and you presented it in such a good way that I’m going to take my Yorkshire lass there. keep the the vlogs coming. stay well.❤❤ best wishes.

@bythecurb 2 ай бұрын

Have a great time 😊

@adrianmcgowan2950 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic as usual mate

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

@user-cy4tk9vs6c 2 ай бұрын

Watched your videos since your Liverpool visit (our home city). Watched many since, you's two have something special. All the best

@bythecurb 2 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️😊

@terricollins8450 3 ай бұрын

That was amazing I loved Ludlow

@Remonyyork 2 ай бұрын

Ludlow looks a fantastic town. I do love how you get giddy with excitement over the architecture. It’s brilliant. The buildings are beautiful. But those two pubs were AMAZING! 😮😍 Loved them. So atmospheric.

@bythecurb 2 ай бұрын

The two best pubs ever!! 🙂

@SharonT109 3 ай бұрын

Just came across you channel and I'm loving your little adventures makes me wanna pack up and go out and bout some little gems .

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Sharon 😊

@kimharrop4301 3 ай бұрын

Lovely place, wonderful buildings....even love squeaky shoe 😉😂...brilliant video yet again 👍😅

@StephenMerchant-up8sg Ай бұрын

Hey Chaps...you should have come up to Bishops Castle for the oldest working brewery in the UK 1642 and more...

@stephenwood9104 3 ай бұрын

Another superb vlog from you 2 lovelies, you have captured this town in its full glory and is another place I now need to visit 👍 definitely my favourite you tube channel without a doubt, keep em coming guys ❤️👍

@bythecurb 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@JohnEvans-zo7kk 3 ай бұрын

Nice video, Shropshire is a lovely county we regularly go for days out and shopping trips as we live close by in Wolverhampton.

@deanmacartney7111 3 ай бұрын

See you in gods county Shropshire again love it originally from Newport Shropshire. Video spot on Son

@cham3784 3 ай бұрын

You two are great. ❤

@Lara-xk9cw 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant vlog ..as always! 😊

@bythecurb 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂❤

@janecox4173 3 ай бұрын

I totally loved ludlow... it has everything. Food food and more food

@TimK2646 3 ай бұрын

Well done you 2 beauties, your subs are creeping up soon 45,000.

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️😊

@lowland1 6 күн бұрын

...... PS and the Belgian beer is very special too

@TheChodax 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful place, got to give it a go.

@elizabethdunn2992 3 ай бұрын

What a fabulous vlog you guys, bloody brilliant. ❤❤

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

@carolcr4024 3 ай бұрын

Hi, thrilled you made it to gorgeous Ludlow. 🥰. We stayed there a week and never discovered the secret old pubs, will have to return. Thinking you and Helen have reached the age where varifocals are essential, you won't know how you managed without them. 🤓

@tomm5228 3 ай бұрын

Purchased clogau gold at Lloyd’s jewellery on the way to Llandrindod wells, elan Dams around there are beautiful

@zyllinui 3 ай бұрын

Very enjoyable episode dude 🙏

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

@thomasdewes8377 2 ай бұрын

Very nice video,just got back from benidorm after visiting locations from your trip there and villajoyosa front.we started off from valencia by train then visited gandia then bus to denia and used tram ride through spectacular mountains to benidorm plus visit to calp.two nights valencia, two in denia and three in benidorm benidorm. Visited Ludlow with caravan about six years ago,very beautiful. Love you and Helen's how to visit places properly,very inspiring.

@bythecurb 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, sounds like you had a great time 😊

@vimtorules 2 ай бұрын

Loved the vid.

@michaelmcgowan937 3 ай бұрын

Love to go for a drink with you two, absolutely brilliant

@maureenaitken5299 3 ай бұрын

Love the video! My niece actually lives on that street where you both want to live. You would LOVE her house. Three storey town house and it’s like a tardis. We went to visit and had the best time in Ludlow. There’s a great pub over a small bridge near her house which is also ancient and great views across the water.😊

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Wow. Sounds amazing 😊

@johnwelsh8737 3 ай бұрын

When we visited Ludlow, we would always have a vist to Ross on Wye, then go to Symonds Yat, and walk up to the top of Yat rock ( its an easy hike James) the views of the river wye from there are spectacular, also you can watch the Peregrine falcons, And hire canoes on the lovely river wye. It is an outstanding and beautiful area.

@jackielowe7377 3 ай бұрын

Welcome to Shropshire ❤ Knew you'd love it down here.

@garywhitaker5540 3 ай бұрын

What a lovely place . One of your best yet .

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️😊

@Richard-gk3kq 3 ай бұрын

Went to Ludlow a few years ago and was really impressed.

@wendypearce8799 3 ай бұрын

Ooo you making me want to visit there now!, went to Shrewsbury and liked that alot but Ludliw looks really fab and quirky , think thats abit o me. Brill vlog .... you'll not lose Helen in that red coat!!😁❤

@wendypearce8799 3 ай бұрын

Sos Ludlow , can't blumin spell! 🤣🤣

@user-qy8rh7wb4r 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed enjoyed , and have now subscribed

@bythecurb 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

@StephenGoodwin-nr8mm 3 ай бұрын

Hiya to u both. We been going there for years.parking can be a pain as it gets packed there in summer as they have shows on

@johnodonohoe7602 2 ай бұрын

Ludlow Know it, very nice fond memories

@johngreen6191 3 ай бұрын

Looks like my type of England. Herefordshire and Shropshire are great.

@lindzhoward7752 3 ай бұрын

So, I'm guessing a parlor pub is a posh version of a micro pub like we have up norff !I Fascinating history we have in this country, thanks for sharing.

@andymartin3039 3 ай бұрын

Love Ludlow, as soon as I stated tge vlog I was hoping you would find 'The Blood Bay' one of my favourite pubs, gutted we never found the other secret place, an then excuse I believe to re-visit soon!

@bythecurb 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely! 😊🍻