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Muddy York Walking Tours
Приєднався 31 січ 2010
Muddy York Walking Tours was established by Richard Fiennes-Clinton all the way back in 1997. In addition to giving walking tours, Richard has also created and delivered hundreds of presentations over the years. These cover an extremely diverse number of aspects of Toronto history, going back hundreds of years.
This UA-cam Channel started out as a private collection of Richard's videos, but now contains recording of several of his talks.
Website - www.muddyyorktours.com
email - richard@muddyyorktours.com
Instagram - @fiennesclinton
Facebook - Muddy York Walking Tour Group ( groups/9520160730)
This UA-cam Channel started out as a private collection of Richard's videos, but now contains recording of several of his talks.
Website - www.muddyyorktours.com
email - richard@muddyyorktours.com
Instagram - @fiennesclinton
Facebook - Muddy York Walking Tour Group ( groups/9520160730)
"Remembering Mary Pickford"
August 2024 : My first try at synching film with music. I didn't try that hard. The images are mostly clips of films featuring Mary Pickford, and I was more focused on running them chronologically than having them "match" the music. It's an imperfect start, but it is just a start!
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A Biography of Lucy Maud Montgomery
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Lucy Maud Montgomery was a prolific Canadian author and national icon. But despite her success, she had a hard life. She struggled with depression, anxiety and doubt. This biography details the battles she faced, but also pays tribute to the fact that her work has kept millions of people happy, all over the world, for over a century. My presentation includes a "Heritage Minute" on Lucy Maud Mon...
A Biography of Albert Jackson
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Albert Jackson was the first Black postal carrier in Canada. This biography explores his life, as well as that of his mother, Ann Maria Jackson. It also explores what life was like for Toronto's Black community in the second half of the 1800s. You can contact me through the following online coordinates. WEBSITE www.muddyyorktours.com EMAIL richard@muddyyorktours.com INSTAGRAM @fiennesclinton FA...
All Hail Santa!
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This montage of old newsreels shows the Toronto Santa Claus Parade, but in all new, eerie light. Video is from the parades held at various points in the 1920s and from one that was held in the 1940s. The Toronto Santa Clause Parade was started by Eaton's Department Store and was a much-loved Toronto tradition (except for when it was terrifying).
A Biography of Sarah Anne Curzon
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This is the biography I created of Sarah Anne Curzon, an author, poet, historian and women's rights activist who lived and worked in Toronto in the second half of the 19th century. This video is set to "private". Please don't share the link without permission. Thanks.
"Tales of Christmas Past"
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This 46 minute recording recounts the history of Victorian Christmas traditions in Toronto. When did traditional Christmas customs like putting up Christmas trees, singing carols or kissing under the mistletoe get started? Did Toronto really help inspire Charles Dickens to write "A Christmas Carol"? How weird were Victorian Christmas cards? Watch this video to find out! CONTACT MUDDY YORK WALKI...
A HISTORY OF EATON'S & THE TORONTO SANTA CLAUS PARADE
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This 47 minute recording recounts the history of Eaton's Department Store and the Toronto Santa Claus Parade. Let's explore the history of the Eaton's, Canada's first family of retailers, as well as the annual Toronto Santa Claus Parade that they started in 1905. Both subjects are full of nostalgia. Don't forget to leave any memories in the comment section for this video. Thanks for watching! I...
"How They So Softly Rest"
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"How They So Softly Rest" is a Hymn of Remembrance composed by Anglo-Canadian organist and composer Healey Willan in 1917. He composed over 800 works that included operas, symphonies, and chamber music, but he is best known for his church music. I've set this piece to film of Canadian troops at Vimy Ridge (April, 1917). The lyrics are as follows. "How they so softly rest, All they the holy dead...
A Biography of Elizabeth Simcoe
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Elizabeth Simcoe is often just remembered as the wife of John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Upper Canada (now Ontario). But this is unfair. Elizabeth Simcoe was so much more than that. She made hundreds of paintings, drawings and diary entries during the five years that she explored the Canadian colonies in the 1790s. This work is a rare glimpse into what life ...
RENEWAL - Tales of Hope and Inspiration from Toronto's History
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This is a recording of an in-person presentation that I gave to the East York Historical Society on May 22nd, 2022. The presentation uses themes of adversity and renewal from Toronto's past, to encourage us all for the future. The music video that I reference in the presentation can be found at ua-cam.com/video/REW8BtrK3w0/v-deo.html You can find out more about my other historical projects at t...
The Prince of Wales visits Toronto in 1919
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This film shows highlights of the Prince of Wales visit to Toronto in 1919. It is part of a much larger collection of media that documents his travels across Canada. This tour was undertaken in the year after the First World War, with Newfoundland and Canada set as the very first places the Prince would visit. The visit was, in part, a "thank you" to Newfoundland and Canada for their wartime se...
The Great Toronto Fire of 1904
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Film footage of the Great Toronto Fire of 1904. This was the first film or moving picture to ever be taken in Toronto. For more information on the fire visit the City of Toronto's online exhibit at www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/online-exhibits/web-exhibits/web-exhibits-significant-events/the-great-fire-of-1904/ This film was originally silent. Accompanying music is a piece ca...
The Great Toronto Fire of 1904
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This short film shows the aftermath of the Great Fire of 1904, which struck Toronto on the evening of April 19th, 1904. Flames were first spotted at just after 8 o’clock p.m. at a factory near Wellington Street West near Bay Street. Responders from 17 different fire halls struggled to get the fire under control for 9 hours. These included firefighters from as far away as Hamilton, Ontario and B...
Meet Joseph Bloor ...the Internet Sensation from Beyond
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Meet Joseph Bloor ...the Internet Sensation from Beyond
"Seeing Canada - Canada's Queen City" in 1929
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"Seeing Canada - Canada's Queen City" in 1929
Communing With the Dead Promotional Video
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Communing With the Dead Promotional Video
"Together In Victory" - Toronto During the Second World War
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"Together In Victory" - Toronto During the Second World War
Canadian National Railway experimental electric train, 1920
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Canadian National Railway experimental electric train, 1920
Plane Landing in Toronto Harbour, 1920
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Plane Landing in Toronto Harbour, 1920
I was not into this show but this scene has stayed in my memory for years
He was the King that got them through the war.
2:16 reminds me of the movie " king's voice " all the hardships he went through just to give his people the perfect speech..... for those who don't know....he was actually born a stammer....but overcame it by force as he had to fill in for his brother who abdicated......No wonder he gave birth to a Brave woman as well ( Queen Elizabeth) ❤
If i were a wise man i would do my part 😭
Jared Harris was in, what, two episodes of this show and completely stole every scene. Incredibly acting
This is the wytest Christmas I’ve ever seen
What is the song‘s name?
This scene, and the final scene of The Ritz from season 6, I don't know how you get through it without crying. They really captured powerful emotion in just a few minutes.
L. M. Montgomery also had a severe case of the lethal 1918 influenza, as described in this video. Depression and mental illness are things we should openly discuss, and so too are the terrible sequelae of many viral illnesses. In the past few years this has been under the global spotlight. I do not wish to harm this channel via UA-cam algorithms, so will not detail what is in my mind. I am sure readers know. We cannot at this time say what brought about the author's death or what caused her to apparently suffer depression in her life. My point is, many were permanently damaged from the 1918 flu and many are today damaged in the aftermath of various viral illnesses. All too often this kind of damage is neurological, for instance ME/CFS, of which depression and anxiety can be part of the symptomatology. Altogether, a very good biography.
The accidentally king who was the perfect man for the war
Very touching performance...
It's the first time I've noticed it, but Phillip choking up at 2:22 add another level of sadness to the scene.
This guy was a shady Free mason
Goosebumps everytime....
I remember punkinhead. I had a punkinhead doll as a little kid.
Back then when it wasn’t invaded by economic migrants. Please bring me back to the real Canada 🇨🇦.
This is so stupid. I wish I was British… 😢
Cried like a baby...❤❤❤
Take me back......please!
Wonderful video! We saw Dan Fleenor's Hurricane Hell Drivers at the LaPorte County(Indiana) Fair in 76 I think it was. Great show!
What’s the name of the song that was sang to the King?
In The Bleak Midwinter by Gustav Holst // this scene was a real tear jerker 😥Beautiful song otherwise!
Hi Muddy York ..the picture you have of Thornton Blackburn is actually a picture of William Lambert…who was the leader of the Detroit Underground Railroad in the mid 19th century. Unfortunately so far there have been no photos found of Thornton or his wife Lucie.
Thanks. I wondered about that. So far as I know, there are no images of Thornton Blackburn. I found that on another video about Thornton Blackburn, and left a message asking for sources. I am usually more careful about perpetuating inaccurate information. Thanks for flagging it. I will change the picture in my presentation.
@@MuddyYorkWalkingTours…I thought it odd too…sometimes there’s inaccurate/incomplete info out there especially regarding historical figures…we rely on different sources to substantiate info published…none of us lived during the historical subjects lifetime…so we can only rely on the sources given…but sometimes as we see they’re information is inaccurate as well
Hi ty for sharing this incredible story of my great Grandfather we are very proud and humbled by his Legacy. If im not mistaken you mentioned a warning tour id be interested to go on pls advise on where i can get in touch thx in advance 🎉😊
Thank you for watching and for sharing your comments. You can find my website at www.muddyyorktours.com or just email me at richard@muddyyorktours.com Thanks!
Thank you for all your efforts in producing this documentary. Fantastic information especially all the side stories which contributed to Albert becoming Canadas 1st black postal carrier.💯🎯
Thanks for watching and commenting. Putting together the side stories really helped me to understand the context of what Albert Jackson would have experienced here.
Amazing enjoyed this video immensely and pray that finally we can educate are young ppl on the true struggles of slavery and how brave my great, great grandmother Anna Marie was to escape with young children. We are very proud of are great grandfather Albert Jackson. Ty so very much.
Thank you so much for watching, and for your comment. I had heard of Albert Jackson's story before, but didn't know too much about Anna Marie Jackson before. What an amazing story about an incredible woman! I'm grateful to have the opportunity to share this story with quite the varied audience, and share the history of the city from a perspective that they might never have considered too much, before. Your great-great-grandmother went through some really traumatic experiences, but she's handed down a brave and resilient legacy for future generations. Thank you so much again for commenting!
Thank you very much for your video on the life and times of my great grandfather Albert. All of us who are his descendants are very proud of his legacy. Your well documented video about what he and his family endured and accomplished despite hardship is much appreciated and we sincerely thank you!
Thanks so much for watching, and for your kind comment. It is very fulfilling to know that one of Albert Jackson's descendants has watched the video, and I am particularly grateful that you approved. I have shared it online, here, but have also recently presented it to dozens of people in various communities across Toronto. I'm glad that I could make Albert Jackson's story - and his family's story - a little bit better known.
Definitely interested in any future videos of historical figures in the area you have focused on. Wishing you much success on all of your future videos. P. S. That’s my dad Lawrence Jackson holding the Albert Jackson sign ..he was a grandson of Alberts and included in the picture is also Alberts granddaughters Priscilla Jackson Walton and June Jackson Brown
@@rockytoronto wow! Thanks for sharing that information. I hope you don't mind that I used the image. I actually currently have about 30 biographies of various Torontonians that I've put together over the past few years. I mostly deliver them in a few different retirement communities around the city. I'm really trying to build up my repertoire of diverse stories in order to add to the way that history was told back a few decades ago. There are a few other biographies on here, but I'm looking into getting another platform to carry them on. Stay tuned! I will post more information as it becomes available. Thanks again for commenting.
Wonderful..looking forward to that. Oh and no problem using the photo..there’s many online…on different websites and platforms.
Brilliantly told, honest and enlightening about an author I did not have much knowledge of. The books, yes, just not LMMs' lifestory. thanks for the telling.Wonderful phots and art.
Thanks so much for watching, and for leaving a comment. My UA-cam account is somewhat indiscriminate, but you should find a couple of other biographies on here.
Now, this scene is sad in another way: Charles is the only person in this room still alive. Everyone else… they’re all gone. Passed on into history and memory. So in a way, Charles is now the opposite of Bertie. The living man looking out on the faces of the dead.
whats the name of the song?
The last British monarch to bear the title of Emperor.
Thank you, Richard. Very informative.
Very informative. Thank you for sharing Sarah's story with the wider audience that's available through UA-cam!
That was fabulous. Thanks so much. Eatons was a big part of my family's history. My grandfather worked in the fabric dept. inspecting cloth as well as being tenor soloist and Choir Master at Timothy Eaton United Church.
Thanks for watching, and sharing your own family history.
I love this scene. Seeing the moment when he realizes that this will be his last Christmas with his family and his people. His people loved him and he loved them. The respect they had for each other is unmatched. I love this show! Jared Harris is awesome!
Very injoyable, Thank you for sharing this nice piece of history, love history! God Bless you and your family also I pray you has a merry Christmas and May you and your family ha a wonderful New Year .❤😊🙏🇨🇦, fr. P.E.I.Canada
Thanks so much for watching it!
"In the Bleak Midwinter" BY CHRISTINA ROSSETTI In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter, long ago. Our God, Heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain; Heaven and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign. In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ. Enough for Him, whom cherubim, worship night and day, Breastful of milk, and a mangerful of hay; Enough for Him, whom angels fall before, The ox and ass and camel which adore. Angels and archangels may have gathered there, Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air; But His mother only, in her maiden bliss, Worshipped the beloved with a kiss. What can I give Him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part; Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.
Rewatching Episode 1 after the end of the series
Super video!!!!!
one of the top three moments in the entire series
Why didn’t anyone else clap when the Queen consort clapped?
This scene is one of the most moving of the whole series. It's genuine, heartwarming and heartbreaking all at the same time.
What song is this? Pray tell me. Anyone?
Wow! Thanks for posting this. Saw this as a kid at the CNE. Still amazed how they can balance a car on 2 wheels while driving. This old time show as seen in this video would never pass the safety standards of today 😂
I was on the verge of crying he was a great king and he knew his time was coming to a close so sad!!
The Christmas celebration brought to you by the Peaky Blinders…
Song name please? ))))):
It's a traditional English Christmas Carol called "In the Bleak Midwinter".
I saw these guys might not have been this year whatever year it was the banana splits were on the bill. One of my earliest memories.
I just can't help feel so sorry for queen mary of teck. You give your life in servitude to the crown and god rewards you by taking what was supposed to be your first husband and then you loose your love of your life and literally 3 sons. With a 4th in exile because of his own stupidity. You want to talk about true blood sweat and tears of the crown just look at the life if queen mary i have to give her credit she carried through it. All of it.
I’m not even British I’m American and this killed me cause not only was it the kings last Christmas he celebrated with his family but it was also his last Christmas with his mother too and she outlived him man every parents worse pain😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
How poignant this scene is. The family is together again. God Bless the King. God bless the Queen.