A History of Burford | Exploring the Cotswolds

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  • Опубліковано 4 гру 2024

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  • @kevinwhelan8930
    @kevinwhelan8930 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for much for this, Robin Shuckburgh. I have only beautiful memories of Burford--my brothers and me went to Windrush Prep school in the Seventies; it was located beside the Roman Catholic church at the top of the hill, on the right. That school sadly no longer exists; it's owner and headmistress was a wonderful woman, MJK Milliken, a Dublin Presbyterian. What a kind, lovable and eccentric figure she was! I've not a single bad memory of my time there or Burford either. At the bottom of the hill, also on the right, on the river, was the surgery of Doctors Eager and Sharpley--great names. What lovely men they were, with their tin cars on tables in their rooms which as children we loved to play with. I can recall that a Tory grandee once visited the school and Ms Milliken wanted us all decked out in Tory rosettes. I wouldn't go along with it, even though I was a prefect--my Irish blood kicking in, no doubt. Ms Milliken didn''t press the issue, which was typically tolerant of her. I wish I knew what became of her, though. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

  • @michellegordon456
    @michellegordon456 3 роки тому +6

    I could sit and listen to this lovely gentleman all day

  • @Fatmaalexandrahedley
    @Fatmaalexandrahedley Рік тому +2

    Burford is so beautiful! Visiting in 2024 hopefully❤

  • @sylviabartsch6205
    @sylviabartsch6205 3 роки тому +3

    A beautiful England countey side. I admired it, thank you for your explanation, Mr. Robin.

  • @Abbiehallam
    @Abbiehallam Рік тому +1

    A lovely well presented film about one of my favourite places in the country. I actually rebuilt the upper 17' of the church spire back in the late 1980's, along with reguilding the weather vain. Fond memories.

  • @antonellamanners669
    @antonellamanners669 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful town! Can't wait to go back! 💕

  • @Aceof2Hearts
    @Aceof2Hearts 4 роки тому +9

    This video inspired me to visit Costwold. I totally enjoyed the visit to the English countryside. Hired a car and tasted the Oxford cheese, savoured the scotch eggs in the local butcher shop and sat on wrought iron chairs by those Yellowstone houses. You can start with a side trip to the Stonehedge or take a detour towards Bath.

  • @alisab3041
    @alisab3041 4 роки тому +4

    Our first visit there was on a bus tour from London. We broke away from the tour group for lunch in a pub the opposite direction and had a wonderful 20 minute chat with the publican. We always remembered his interest and kindness, and returned again a few years later. So many Cotswolds villages are beautifully preserved. We have nothing like this in the U.S. Be sure to visit the church... actually any of the beautiful churches in the Cotswolds, or in North Yorkshire.

  • @aalexander928
    @aalexander928 Рік тому

    A delightful eleven minutes in Burford...
    Thank you so very much.

  • @OrrinKahn
    @OrrinKahn 17 днів тому

    This was quality work! You earned my subscription. Thank you for this.

  • @Westlake
    @Westlake Місяць тому

    What a lovely town and a wonderful bit of history. We certainly enjoyed our recent visit!
    Really enjoyed your video and will have a peek at your others on your channel.

  • @leadingtours3992
    @leadingtours3992 7 років тому +15

    An absolutely amazing documentary! Beautiful views, comprehensive information about Burford's history and magnificently presented! Thank you!

    • @TheCotswoldExplorer
      @TheCotswoldExplorer  6 років тому +3

      Thank you for the kind words - any recommendations for our next town to document?

    • @jakartaman3365
      @jakartaman3365 6 років тому +3

      The Cotswold Explorer Excellent presentation. Well done Sir. If I may make a suggestion, Burton on the Water would make for an interesting documentary. Cheers.

    • @jakartaman3365
      @jakartaman3365 6 років тому +3

      Correction: Bourton-on-the-Water.

    • @bamptonbred
      @bamptonbred 5 років тому +3

      @@TheCotswoldExplorer I really like Cirencester

  • @irinapanovf9632
    @irinapanovf9632 5 років тому +4

    Such a charming video ! Beautiful little ENGLISH town, much information. Another of the jewels you share with us. Thank you a lot !

    • @irinapanovf9632
      @irinapanovf9632 5 років тому +1

      Thank YOU
      (Looking forward to seeing more).

  • @pamfrank3962
    @pamfrank3962 3 роки тому +1

    It is wonderful to see the beautiful countryside with you. Thank you for taking us along with you

  • @ruthgoebel723
    @ruthgoebel723 5 років тому +5

    I am so fascinated by place names and how they tells us about the origins of the villages. Lovely!

  • @rogerchadwick3452
    @rogerchadwick3452 3 роки тому +1

    Our favourite Cotswold town...

  • @Bunce1949
    @Bunce1949 7 років тому +8

    What a beautifully presented and facinating insight in to Burford. We stayed at the nearby Caravan Club site in 2016, but can now see how much we missed of the history of this lovely place. We plan to return as soon as possible, and explore Burford in much more detail. Thank you for such a well filmed and detailed view of Burford, it has wetted our appetite even more!

  • @jonnypollard4304
    @jonnypollard4304 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks Robin for another much appreciated video. I've been lucky enough to have stayed at both the Bay Tree and the Lamb hotels in Burford - I believe they had some kind of connection with the Priory in years gone by, providing accommodation to pilgrim travellers.

  • @heavenfxeyesforsale
    @heavenfxeyesforsale 7 років тому +14

    finally Cotswold in depth! thanks for doing this, I enjoyed every bit of it! More power to you!

  • @mohaldan86
    @mohaldan86 2 місяці тому

    Hi Robin.
    Was so nice to pob to you in you yours home town.
    Many thanks for yours video and knowledge you are sharing with us.
    I am your admirer

  • @rimafair2539
    @rimafair2539 5 років тому +5

    What a marvellous work! Thank you, Robin and the camera Master! Superbly done introductions - professional and full of knowledge, as well as true love of the locals - MANY THANK YOU!

  • @GrrMeister
    @GrrMeister 5 років тому +3

    *Another very interesting and informative video, thank you.*

  • @lM-wp4sn
    @lM-wp4sn Рік тому +2

    Wonderful voice. ❤

  • @MikesVoyagesAndDrives
    @MikesVoyagesAndDrives 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks a lot for the great video. And what a beautiful place! Hope I can make it there one day. All the best from Switzerland and stay healthy.

  • @Wsh2010
    @Wsh2010 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for all the information . I will visit soon

  • @barrycarrigan5584
    @barrycarrigan5584 8 місяців тому

    First time watching , subscribed straight away.

  • @inkenpurvis6764
    @inkenpurvis6764 6 років тому +4

    Burford is less than 10 miles from my hometown and I visit as often as I can. It's a lovely town, altho in Summer the traffic and parking are a nightmare. Best time to visit is first thing in the morning and try to avoid weekends if you can. Otherwise, it's well worth the trip.

  • @maggieclendenin6740
    @maggieclendenin6740 5 місяців тому

    I'm visiting in October 2024 and I cannot wait

  • @JeanCRogers
    @JeanCRogers 18 днів тому

    Stayed in Burford a few times it's very beautiful

  • @helenbailey8419
    @helenbailey8419 3 роки тому

    Wonderful,beautifully narrated.

  • @Rog5446
    @Rog5446 2 роки тому +1

    The last time I was in Bruford, I went to have a squint at the Church. When I arrived, I thought I'd gone through a time warp, as the church grounds was filled with people dressed in clothing of the Cromwell period. Then I noticed a large van with a sign on the side saying, Film Catering, and realised I had stumbled across the making of a period film.

  • @88sublunaire
    @88sublunaire 7 місяців тому

    Je suis venu en vacances tout près... à Swinbrook. J'ai visité toute cette région en septembre 2023. C'était magnifique. Une contrée tellement belle, les églises sont magnifiques, la nature féerique...

  • @sylviabartsch6205
    @sylviabartsch6205 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @danielburford1441
    @danielburford1441 4 роки тому +1

    Very interesting!

  • @sheryllynnmiller4270
    @sheryllynnmiller4270 7 років тому +2

    Amazing ! #Gorgious ! #Informative

  • @joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536

    Very cool. I like it.

  • @patrickorourke7620
    @patrickorourke7620 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful. 👌

  • @Rebelwolf4
    @Rebelwolf4 3 роки тому +1

    I wonder if some of my ancestors are from Burford. That would be interesting to find out.

  • @christophermartinalienstak6407
    @christophermartinalienstak6407 2 роки тому +1

    My great uncle George was gamekeeper at an estate in Hatherop and I remember holidays staying at the gatehouse in the 1950s. I have some photos taken at the time. I am in NZ but I would be interested if any one knows the location as i plan to visit. I can email the photos if there is an email address for your site

  • @marknelson5929
    @marknelson5929 3 роки тому

    You must be a fan of the H.V. Morton series of books? Beautiful studies of the country between the last wars. 'In Search of England' is a classic and so to is 'I Saw Two Englands' written on the cusp of the country going to war.

  • @lesleyannprior8203
    @lesleyannprior8203 3 роки тому

    My father attended Burford Grammar School (BGS), as a boarder in Lenthall House, from 1942 to 1952. He was confirmed in the church.

    • @thesuitshow9944
      @thesuitshow9944 2 роки тому

      It’s just a secondary school now, grammar schools seem to be going extinct.

  • @THATSBRAD
    @THATSBRAD 5 років тому +2

    Hi there could I use some clips from this video for my video only about 20 seconds I will give you credit in video description

  • @umbertotoni3021
    @umbertotoni3021 11 місяців тому

    1992 I Discovered this Jewell.

  • @upthegills27
    @upthegills27 3 роки тому +2

    Never forget the Levellers - The first democrats - Thank you Burford for their plaque

  • @gatheringleaves
    @gatheringleaves 7 років тому +6

    My great grandmother's name was Margaret Burford, I wonder if her family originated here?!

  • @brucewalker3379
    @brucewalker3379 2 роки тому

    What about the Priory and the Saxon history?

  • @phonicdictation9856
    @phonicdictation9856 6 років тому

    meant to be

  • @invisiblehandofadamsmith
    @invisiblehandofadamsmith 3 роки тому

    Ok dzięki but when oxford?

    • @thesuitshow9944
      @thesuitshow9944 2 роки тому

      Oxford isn’t in the cotsworlds I believe.

  • @MrWoody680
    @MrWoody680 2 роки тому

    Didn't see Harry Metcalf tearing through the town in some high powered exotic super car........

  • @SouthLincsMiniOwnersClub
    @SouthLincsMiniOwnersClub 4 роки тому +2

    Does he have a neck problem? Seems to hold his head to the right an awful lot.

    • @marymiller9593
      @marymiller9593 4 роки тому +3

      Does it even matter?

    • @GenaF
      @GenaF 4 роки тому

      @@marymiller9593 Well I was asking so I would like to know, yes. If he does in fact have a neck problem then I can stop thinking he looks very strange in standing like he is!!
      You obviously have far too much time on your hands, Ms Miller for you to pathetically reply to my comment!!

    • @marymiller9593
      @marymiller9593 4 роки тому +3

      @@GenaF I suppose you think that is the second valid comment you’ve made? 😆

    • @Liam-yr4uf
      @Liam-yr4uf 2 роки тому

      It's quite normal to cock one's head when speaking.

  • @1971dave
    @1971dave Рік тому

    Drove through here going to Clarkson's Farm last year, we spent 50 quid in Didley squad farm and nearly 200 pound in this little town, every fibre in my body tells me I shouldn't have stopped in this town and even give them £200 for the way they've treated Clarkson on expanding his business absolutely pathetic, thats Oxfordshire Council for you, whether or not you like Clarkson, it's diversifying is business from the farm,

  • @danbroome8772
    @danbroome8772 Місяць тому

    The good old Days when you Hired people you Trusted! 🎉and there Was no such! Thing as Health 😢and Safety 😢 😅🤓🧐🤏😂🏴‍☠️❤️😜👍