Oldest House in Newbury
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
- This video is about the very oldest buildings in Newbury and how Dendrochronology has enabled historians to date them accurately.
It all started with “Lockdown”. I’ve always kept very busy in my retirement but my wife and I fell into the “vulnerable” category so we had to stay in. Previously, because I’m one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, you might have seen me manning one of our display stands in Northbrook Street. I had also kept busy creating videos for charities and non-profit organisations. I couldn’t do that any more either. So to stop my film-making skills going rusty, I decided to make a small film.
At the same time, I began to digitise all my video recordings of the last thirty plus years and came across one that I’d made in 1991. In that year there was an attempt to recreate The Newbury Coat at the Newbury Show and I’d taken some footage. That footage has languished in my loft for the past 30 years and I decided it could be the basis of a video. But once I began to research, I discovered that there was much more to discuss than just John Coxeter’s Coat. In fact, I’d mistakenly believed that The Newbury Coat had been made by the famous Jack O’Newbury. I was wrong. Jack O’Newbury and John Coxeter lived 300 years apart!
In the end, I realised that there is a wealth of stories based on the history of the area and I decided to start at the beginning with the Oldest House in Newbury.
But I’m not an expert! I have to thank all those who researched and wrote books for our benefit especially David Peacock's excellent book: The Story of Newbury.
You'll find more information about Newbury on the "Memories of Newbury & West Berkshire" and "Newbury and Thatcham, Past & Present" Facebook groups
Also:
ndfc.org.uk
westberkshireheritageforum.org.uk
heritagegateway.org
berkshirehistory.com
For help about the big questions in life: jw.org - Фільми й анімація
Brilliant Phil, felt like I was watching a BBC documentary!
John O'Connell Thanks John. It was great fun to make.
Very interesting indeed....and so well presented.
John Curtis Thanks for your kind words.
Absolutely fascinating! It's amazing how you take things that you see often for granted and never give them a second thought! Great video, thanks for posting.
Antony Cox Thanks Antony.
I just love this, congratulations on this wonderful piece, are you sure your not undercover BBC reporter!!! Its brilliant.
Thanks Clair. I’m just an amateur wanting to have some fun! I’ve a new video coming out shortly so I’d recommend subscribing for updates!
Very interesting & enjoyable. As a Newbury person, I love to know what I can about it because it has so much history & I don't think the residents are made aware of just how much there is, it's brilliant to find this on UA-cam, I have learnt something new, great commentating as well. Thank you
Thanks for your nice comments. I love to get feedback and I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Go to the Lock Stock and Barrel Pub and ask to see roof rafters above the Cellar.
Fantastic viewing & so imformitave.Well done.
christopher fox Thanks Chris. I’m no expert. All my info came from research.
@@PhilipCutting Its good of you to spend your time doing this so others can learn a bit more about Newbury.
Fabulous work. As a Newbury lad this was really great to see. Excellent presentation and very engaging. Do keep up the good work. Newbury is a fascinating town with a wealth of hidden history.
Thanks Jonathan. This was a lockdown project so it’s harder these days to allocate time for them. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Shaw House is in the works.
Great video. I'm moving to Newbury in August and it's nice to see some of the historic buildings. Thanks for a great watch!
Thanks Rjchard. I hope you enjoy living in Newbury. It’s a lovely place.
Fascinating and so well presented. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comments!
The opening scene you walk in front of the old bus station buildings. I used wait there to catch the bus with my Mom . A small sandwich bar used to sell the best ham sandwiches on the planet!.
Ah, those were the days! Now there's a modern bus station across the road from there; but no ham sandwich bar!
Really interesting, and very well produced. Thank you for this, Philip. I grew up in Newbury and I have it in my mind that the Cote Brasserie building was a Golden Egg restaurant when I was a nipper. I may well be wrong.
Edit: Mrs Bob S was peering over my shoulder when writing this, and noted that I never grew up. So better clarify; I was born and spent my formative years in Newbury.
Haha! My wife says “The only difference between men and boys is the cost of their toys!” As for the Cote Brasserie, it was known as the Tudor Cafe until the 1970s. You might find it useful to join the Facebook group ‘Memories of Newbury and West Berkshire’ There are lots of information and old photos there. Thanks for your kind words. All the best. More videos to come after lockdown ends.
@@PhilipCuttingMany thanks, I will have a look. Very much look forward to more videos in due course.
Me too,🙂
Nice one Phil. Ineresting to see how long well made buildings can last. Maybe we will get to experience that in the future!
Yes, but even the best last only a few hundred years. In the context of eternity, that’s not very long! Fascinating and exciting concept! Thanks for your message.
@@PhilipCutting Wait till you see my log cabin I'm going to build. That will be quality!
Another great video, it’s so interesting and learning with you about my home town. Thank you so much, enjoying finding such interesting history,
Thanks Alison. It’s nice of you to say so. 🙂
Greetings from Greece. Great work. Newbury seems so nice and interesting also.
timoleon100 Thanks Timos. Not as old as Athens of course!
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Great work , i live in newbury, its amazing to see local history being explored like this
Thanks Chris!
This is brilliant! I was born and still live in Newbury. Your information is very interesting and well commentated. Thank you. More please!
Thank you. It was fun to make.
Absolutely loved this! Really gentle pace but kept me hooked until the last second! Cant wait for part 2!
Rosy Sews Modern Vintage Thanks for your comments. Coming from a seasoned UA-camr they are appreciated.
What a fascinating video, and professionally produced as well. Brilliant.
oigringo Thank you for you compliments. I enjoyed making it. Fascinating place, Newbury.
Interesting old houses :-) those row of cottages along west mills are pretty impressive
Thanks. There are many more old cottages, tucked away in secret corners.
Very interesting, I enjoyed watching this. Thank you.
Thanks for your comments Tom. I’m delighted you enjoyed it. It was fun to make. 🙂
Dear Phil, thank you for this very informative video.
I’m glad you enjoyed watching it as much as I enjoyed making it; and thank you so much for leaving a comment!
Very interesting. Great production quality. Thank you
Thanks Simon. It was made for fun so it’s a little rough around the edges. But the story carries it...!
Seven minutes well spent. Really enjoyed learning a bit more about the history of my birthplace.
Thanks for your nice words! Newbury is a fascinating place!
Very interesting! Very well narrated and produced too.
Newbury is a fascinating city in a lovely part of the world. I loved the area around the Mills and wandering the back streets. Today, Newbury seems better well known as the HQ for Vodafone, oc course!
Annette Allen Thanks Annette. You’re right about Newbury’s fascinating buildings. I love the place!
I lived in Newbury for many years and thoroughly enjoyed your very well made video.
Thankyou. It was a pleasure to make. I have another in the works. It’s taking a long time to finish. It’s about Jack of Newbury. Subscribe to get notifications.
Wow.this was a bit random but fascinating.i live in newbury..Nice to get a little knowledge about it👍👍👍good job
Thanks for your nice words! I’m glad you liked it!
Keep them coming, Phil! I'm a Newburian, moving to America! It'll be great to see some of where I came from when I leave...
Thanks Jon. I’ve another nearly finished. Enjoy the States.
Well done Phil. Interesting content and well put together
Thanks Andrew. Very nice of you to say so! Newbury has an interesting history!
That was Brilliant! I watched the vid already knowing the answer, but learnt a lot of new info along the way! Who knew the Cote Brasserie building was the oldest in Northbrook street... wow!
Thanks! I owe everything to David Peacock’s excellent book about Newbury, as well as lots of other web pages!
A hugely interesting (and perfectly executed) video. My Mum lives in West Mills so she'll be fascinated by this. Thank you!
Thanks for your kind words! If I’d known about your mum, I would have dropped in for a cuppa when I was filming! 😂
fascinating. thank you!
Thanks Sandy. Appreciate it! 🙂
so interesting, thank you
Thanks! Newbury has some very interesting secrets!
Lovely video. I grew up in West Mills. Had no idea that those cottages were as old as that. I guess there's sometimes ambiguity with dendrochronology as old beams can get reused in slightly newer structures. I guess a good archeologist can pick these things out though
Alexander .Farrow You are correct. This is apparently an issue with Bartholomew Manor, where the man who renovated it (in the 1930s I believe) introduced Tudor materials from derelict cottages that could confuse future historians.
This is fantastic. I've lived in Newbury for 20 years so this was fascinating. I currently live in Oddfellows Hall - I'd be interested to know about this building.
Thanks for your kind words. Unfortunately I’m a film maker, not a history buff. There are some local history groups on Facebook that could help you. They were very helpful to me. Also, Google is a godsend! 😂
My Nan lives in Newbury.
Brilliant vid mate!
Thanks Mate! Much appreciated!
Well done! Very interesting.. Tell us something about Donnington Castle and Shaw House.
Marcos gutto Next instalment!
Where were the beaver dams?
pretty nice .
Thank you! Cheers!
I live in Newbury and I saw you once I think
Well, when I’m filming I’m pretty easy to spot! At other times I keep a low profile! 😀
I got stabbed in Newbury
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