The History Of This Fake Castle
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- Опубліковано 26 тра 2023
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A New Series - The Grand Houses of the UK
You probably know me from looking at the cheapest properties that you can buy in the UK at the moment, but in this new series I will be looking at some of the most lavish and expensive houses (or places that were built as houses) that are still standing. I think it will contrast nicely to the cheap house videos I make, showing the vast difference of buildings and wealth that exists on our tiny island.
I went to the Lake District to visit Wray Castle, a Castle which has never had to defend itself. It was built in the 1800's as a grand symbol of wealth, and made to look like the picturesque image of a traditional English castle.
The history of it is really interesting, it has had so many uses over the near 200 year it has been standing. A lot of the time it has actually just been left empty, which is often the cases for big houses as such.
It was a house, then a youth hostel, then a centre for science, next it became a training facility for the army and now it is open to the public.
To be honest, I found the inside rather dull. Not much is open to see, and it is very bare on the walls. But from the outside it is incredible to look at, and the location is very special. It sits by lake Windermere and surrounded by fields and mountains.
The creation of the national trust came from inspiration from this place.
Along side the castle there are some amazing trees, the best being two giant redwoods. I got my drone out as well and got some pretty great footage of the area.
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Apart from my mum and I, I’ve never met anyone who had favourite trees. ❤ Thankyou again, from a girl in a wheelchair who’ll never visit there, I love living vicariously through your videos.
Well I’m glad I’ve got fellow tree enthusiasts out there 😀 thank you for watching 👍👍
When Beatrix Potter died in 1943, she left 4,000 acres of Lake District countryside, including 15 farms to the National Trust.
Another robust, honest-to-goodness, straight-talking video. Beautifully shot and excellent commentary - loved it.
Thanks Charles 😀
Bromance starting?
Nice use of robust
I found your channel through an article in which it was featured (about the Horden situation) on the Mirror. I've been binging it since. Thanks for your thoughtful insight, friendly demeanour (to the locals) and professionalism throughout all your videos. You give insight from an understanding point of view rather than a judgemental one. It's a shame what's happened to towns becoming derelict as a direct result of industries closing and lack of investment from a government that sits on our money but refuses to reinvest it into us and our local communities (the whole point of a tax system). I feel bad for these forgotten and discarded communities. It would do them so much good if new industries opened up to help with jobs and bringing back people. Having stable employment opportunities would be a game changer for them. Not to also mention the amount of abandoned houses when homelessness has become an epidemic here. Having said all that, I also wanted to be cheeky and say that you're very a very handsome guy and not at all a turnip🤣
Don't think the government want the best for their population, they want us all dead or enslaved.
Spectacular drone shots! I wish they were longer. PS Your cheap semi-derelict house vids are getting very impressive views, 775K on one of them. Well done for an original idea.
I’m still getting used to flying it, so these were some of the good bits 😂 I think they will get better and I’ll be able to get some longer stuff in 👍
And I know, nuts about the views on some of them. I feel like I fell upon a subject that a lot of people resonated with, without really realising it
Great insights and excellent content. Thanks for your hard work in researching the castle and making such a good vlog. The lake district is a magical place. I really appreciate your efforts and honesty in making your channel a must watch from start to finish. You should be a presenter on tv you'll do a great job. Best of luck keep up the good work.
Thanks Zawar, really means a lot when I get nice comments like this. Makes me want to keep making stuff 😀
I really enjoyed that! Thank you. I love the opening with the drone shots. Great editing and so nice to not have unnecessary music in the background. Great quality camera work too, have you got a new camera? It looks sharper. Great presenting as usual. Inspiring.
Funny you should mention the camera quality. I was actually a bit of an idiot with the editing software, and I’ve not been formatting the frame rate correctly. I’ve only just figured it out, and the quality has become incredibly better.
Im glad you noticed as I really can 😂
Thanks for watching
@@wanderingturnip I too, am SO GLAD you don't have music whilst speaking. It is so aggravating. But it might be nice when showing those lovely drone shots - something smooth and serene ...
Thanks for introducing us to this castle. Quite an elaborate folly.
Cool isn’t it 👍
So interesting, thank you. I've only spent one day in the Lake District so don't know it at all and never heard of Wray Castle. The tiled surround of that fireplace might have been worth a closer look. A magnificent setting for sure and I'm glad the weather was so nice for you to explore the grounds. I prefer our ancient woodlands to specimen non native trees but the redwood did look stunning. £4 for a regular coffee was steep! Have to bring a flask next time!
I remember when we stayed there we were in the bunk beds and using the facilties which the radio officer students used when on training. So interesting to see it again. We had some lovely walks round there too whilst we stayed. Thank you for this video, lovely to see
I didn’t know that you have redwood trees in the UK, cool!
Yeah not many I don’t think but we have some 😀
@@wanderingturnip Sequoias or Redwood trees are from Western coast of US California, Oregon. Very big trees.
Oh wow that is amazing and the architecture on the ceilings ohhhhh! I have Windermere on my list to visit but now I'll add on the castle. Stunning and great drone views. Thanks 😲
I love comparing old pictures with new and looking at the trees
Oh Wow! …. Been to the Lake District a few times but didn’t know about this gem… Can’t wait to visit!
Was up Wray Castle area couple of years ago, impressive as was your drone footage....ps did u squeeze a pint in the Golden Rule whilst up there, cheers pal👍
I thought the internal rooms were exceptional, sort of disappointed they made no impression on you, I'd say the room ornamentation is more important than the furniture, though no doubt those rooms tastefully furnished would of left a lasting impressive impression.
I think I just like stuff 😂 I feel like I want to see the castle full of life, and it just feels a bit quick walking around there. But good point, there are still exceptional, especially that ceiling at one point
Thanks for doing this. Fascinating stuff. I recently visited Leeds Castle in Kent. It is not a castle (anymore) and it is not in Leeds.
I vote for Wandering Turnip to replace Philip Schofield on This Morning!! Who's with me!? Ha ha! 😁 P.S If you like Castles, come to WARWICK, we have a REAL Castle, with furniture and pictures and knights in shining armour and everything!
Could of watched a whole video of those tree's at end,so beautiful!
come to sheriff hutton in north yorkshire.. there is a castle! Apparently a princess burned in the castle,that was the rumour when we were kids. But there's no history to back that up. However,15-year-old Earl of Warwick, nephew of Richard III, was held prisoner by Henry VII.. & is buried in sheriff hutton church. Alot of interesting history here
This guy deserves more views! Just a joy to watch and very informative.
Great videos mate, always look forward to a new one
Thanks so much 😀
Never heard of it before-must visit. Excellent filming and informative commentary. Have subscribed.
Hey thanks for joining 😃 and from this video, which is a bit different to my usual stuff 👍👍
Great history tour, with the wonderful drone and video footage.
You never gave your verdict on the £4 coffee. Was it worth the hefty price tag?
It was actually far too strong 😂 gave me the shakes - 2 out of 10
@@wanderingturnip 😥
Am sorry did you say nearly £4 for a coffee? They can keep that! I’ve never been there. I’ve now got somewhere to go. What a gorgeous place. ❤️
Love your videos man... keep it up!
Appreciate it 👍I shall 😀
Love the castle and its ground. One of my fave places.
Always enjoy your videos Dave .
Omg i stayed at Wray Castle about 30 years ago with the Venture Scouts! So nice to see it again. It was a fun place to stay. Will see if i can find my photos sometime 😊
Oh yeah do let me know if you find any photos! 👍👍
@@wanderingturnipwill do, I'll get them down from the loft 😊
Very interesting video as usual my friend. Fantastic property!
Thanks 😀
I'm not alone loving trees!
And have a favorite tree! Thank you, again for your video!
I've really been enjoying your videos, a refreshing change, thanks.
Thanks for watching 😀
The first room you went into reminded me of Craigdarroch Castle in Victoria BC, Canada. Built by a coal baron in the 1800's? We used to go up to the lake district when we lived in Blackpool. When we came back in 2006 we went to Munster Castle to see the Owls etc. I think we stayed in a bed and breakfast in Barrow in Furnace? In what used to be the oldest private school for boys? Love your videos.
This has to be one of my all-time favorites! I wish I wasn't 5,000 mi away...
You always give very good insightful commentary.
Thanks 😃
not been to the Lake Distict since i was at school in South Yorkshire, still as stunning as i remember it but never visited the "castle", by the way nice drone footage what drone did you get cos i got mine about the same time and my footage is dreadful partially due to the constant presence of seagulls (they attack it every time i take it up) here on the North Devon coast.
Great upload Dave. We have an old castle where we live but it's a ruin. However William Wallace did spend time there so we still love it. Best wishes
Just subscribed . great Vids. very interesting and can we see more of Ted on the adventures please 🦊
Just been doing a festival build at Belvoir Castle (pronounced bee-var) its one of the MOST lavish castles and grounds ive ever seen, absolutely mental, well worth a visit if you're into obscene wealth
Hey David you should come to Oban Argyll there’s so much to see you would love it
Good morning Swede, Nice video, what a waste of such a stunning building. What a lucky lad to have played in those grounds.
4 quid! For a brew, the Lakers can be a tad Expensive. Time to dust off the thermos flask me thinks..
Cool AF - nice drone usage - Coffee, try drip filtering, Mozy does quality own brand (+ rombouts filters) cheap(ish) 2 tea spoons for a medium cup/flask works out at about 15-35p per brew/cup depending on strength and heaped-ness of your spoon full(s)👌✌👍 (aldi used to do nice coffee but now I avoid)
Great upload, interesting facts and I also love trees :)
Thanks for watching!
Also, love the channel name. Before I was wandering turnip I was going to be ‘raving turnip’
You should come to Portugal... lots of content here!
What camera do you use it really adds visual quality to your videos?
Love your videos
A really fake castle is Liverpool Castle in Rivington. Built by one of the founders of Unilever as a ruins, intriguing place I'd like to see!
Will you do old train tunnels old train line in the future
Ooo yeah that sounds great. There’s one near me where there was a big fire about 100 years ago. That would be great to explore 👍
Lovely place will have to visit the Lake District. 😄
Sounds like Newstead ...
Oo I’ll have to check it out
I live in the Lake District 🤜🤛
Best place on earth
Getting addicted to your videos bro 😎
Glad you like them!
A fun fact surrounding the fake ruins is they were built by irish people who came over during the potato famin, Wealthy land owners wanted to help them but they didn't want to just hand them things for free so instead they got them to build things like the ruins or work on other areas of the land and then provided them with food and/or a small amount of money.
How much did it cost to go inside?? If a coffee was nearly £4 (what, £3.75???) then the entrance was probably double that at £8 - what a rip-off ... it's a very nice place though. 👍👍💯💯✔✔
Cool castle. I like that I make an appearance…
Thanks for joining me x
7:39?
Lionel Messi's English is coming on well
I’m getting there 😂
Beards are bad enough, but you blokes please, please don't bring mutton chops back!!
Hahah fine
Thanks!
Notgotreminderyou was on this nine days ago.
Maybe rent it out to Wetherspoons?
God that would be depressing…but I would probably drink there 😂
Fake ass fortress. lol Looking amazing though.
Another great video, thank you.
Thank you 😀 cheers for watching all my videos, I appreciate it
Freaky mutton chops
This is wonderful. This castle is magnificent, and could easily be a fortification to the antifa’s and such. It is truly lovely. …..actually, it would make a great Ruin in itself. Your work and preparation is brilliant.
target has tuck swimwear. its fantastic.
Is it just me or does this guy look like a bird?
i want your help to get house in uk plz
U should stick to showing us where them cheap houses are 😂😂
Why?