Was really nice meeting you on your visit to Witham and for including our little horde in your video. Witham is a great place full of interesting places and lots of hidden history.
Brilliant video mate. You really went around, learnt about the place and mingled with the locals. I've been looking for a video exactly like this for near twenty years! Half my life I lived in Witham until I left the country, I've never been back, but it reminds me of home!! Thank you for this!
Lovely video - shame that nobody actually got the origins of the town right: it was a market that was gifted to the Knights Templar and became a market town. Its' a nice place but the council has ruined most of the river walk with housing developments - but to be fair they have decimated most of the surrounding country-side with housing developments.
That was great i moved here from London 8 months ago I learned loads from your video ! And I’m going to find Charlie’s bar I didn’t even know about it 👍🏻🌼
How cool! The girl injured in the bomb going off was my great grandmother, so I guess the Rev was my great, great grandfather? So interesting- thanks for this!!
Been meaning to try El Pulpo the last few times I've been to Witham but always ended up at Crofters out of long-standing customer loyalty. But next time I will definitely give it a go - that black pudding quail's egg looks flipping lovely.
I do miss going to Witham, I used to live on Canvey Island (if you have done a video of there). So I went to Witham a lot before my family and I moved to New Zealand. But I always found it a real chill/classy little village. The Tesco's there did some amazing cakes and Churchill's fish and chip shop was lovely! Not a lot to do there, but some lovely parks and architecture.
@@ADayintheUK Awesome bro, I'm looking forward to watching all the places of nostalgia! Make sure you check out the Lobster Smack pub and the dutch cottage, some insane history around them areas! 👌🙂
I live in this place, and - seeing these things day after day - they become common place and boring! But this vlog gives a real excitment to the area. Without getting political, alas, a lot of it's charm is now being lost as developers build everywhere. The most recent has seen the edges of the town park decimated as they uproot century old trees to make way for yet another (8 in 2 years) property development.
Imagine if all graffiti was as beautifully done as it is here. Nobody would object. I'll have to take my Spanish partner to el Pulpo (The Octopus) and her Parents who are visiting us from Madrid. I have had home made green peppers in Madrid as it's something the mother in law cooks. When she does it some of the peppers can be spicy so it's a lucky dip.
I also like to use Witham as the starting point for a walk or cycle following the old railway line to Maldon. We parked in the industrial estate and under the bridge nearby is the starting point.
Dormitory town full of Towie types.No longer the nice place it was. Traffic jams galore. Houses springing up everywhere.Glad you enjoyed your day but the reality is different .For the record I have lived here nearly 53 years.
I've lived in Witham since 1994! Even I learn't something!
Haha brilliant! Thanks for the watch Gary 👊🏼
Was really nice meeting you on your visit to Witham and for including our little horde in your video. Witham is a great place full of interesting places and lots of hidden history.
Ahh you're welcome! Yeah it was fantastic, thanks for the watch!
Brilliant video mate. You really went around, learnt about the place and mingled with the locals. I've been looking for a video exactly like this for near twenty years! Half my life I lived in Witham until I left the country, I've never been back, but it reminds me of home!! Thank you for this!
Ahh you're welcome matey, glad it brought back memories!
I was in this video I was at the skate park on the electric scooter
Thank you matey. You and your friend did a fantastic job with the scooters 🤟🏼👌🏼
@@ADayintheUK thanks mate
That’s acc crazy ryley
The black and white graffiti shot on the skate park is awesome
moving to whitam to stay with family next month thanks for the video cheers
welcome!
Great video with lots of lovely people and new places to visit. Didn't know Witham was like this.
Cheers Mikey! Yeah nice place, not what people said it would be like!
I live here, and this guy made it all sound so exciting
Lovely video - shame that nobody actually got the origins of the town right: it was a market that was gifted to the Knights Templar and became a market town. Its' a nice place but the council has ruined most of the river walk with housing developments - but to be fair they have decimated most of the surrounding country-side with housing developments.
Thank you 👌🏼 Opinions seem to vary on the development. I Definitely hear your concerns. Nice historical insight 🤟🏼
That was great i moved here from London 8 months ago I learned loads from your video ! And I’m going to find Charlie’s bar I didn’t even know about it 👍🏻🌼
Brilliant stuff! Chuffed you enjoyed the video. Say hi to Charlie’s for me when you get there! 👌🏼
Great place!
@@garymills4456 Definitely was an interesting trip!
Charlie's is up Lockrum Lane, opposite Poundland / behing betting shop. What used to be the hairdressers
How cool! The girl injured in the bomb going off was my great grandmother, so I guess the Rev was my great, great grandfather? So interesting- thanks for this!!
Welcome Sophie, thanks for the comment. Fascinating that you're part of the family. Happy New year to you!
Been meaning to try El Pulpo the last few times I've been to Witham but always ended up at Crofters out of long-standing customer loyalty. But next time I will definitely give it a go - that black pudding quail's egg looks flipping lovely.
Thanks for another great video! Looking to move somewhere near here and this gave is great insight
Glad it was helpful!
I do miss going to Witham, I used to live on Canvey Island (if you have done a video of there). So I went to Witham a lot before my family and I moved to New Zealand. But I always found it a real chill/classy little village. The Tesco's there did some amazing cakes and Churchill's fish and chip shop was lovely! Not a lot to do there, but some lovely parks and architecture.
Nice memories mate, funny enough canvey island is on the list so watch out for that!
@@ADayintheUK Awesome bro, I'm looking forward to watching all the places of nostalgia! Make sure you check out the Lobster Smack pub and the dutch cottage, some insane history around them areas! 👌🙂
Ay I live in Witham and this just got recommended for me
Excellent !
Glad you enjoyed it, more vlogs to come soon 👌🏼
Being a born and bred Witham lad this gives my girlfriend an insight on my home town thanks very much
Great stuff. You're welcome!
I've just found out that Actor Michael Gambon had died today.
28th September 2023.
R.I.P
that moment when you know everyone in the video lol
I live in this place, and - seeing these things day after day - they become common place and boring! But this vlog gives a real excitment to the area. Without getting political, alas, a lot of it's charm is now being lost as developers build everywhere. The most recent has seen the edges of the town park decimated as they uproot century old trees to make way for yet another (8 in 2 years) property development.
Thanks for the watch Chris, I'm chuffed you enjoyed it! Let's hope the charm of the town isn't lost in development. Its a cracking place!
we would like to go and explore some day
I recommend to go and have a drink in Charlie's Bar if you do...Fantastic!
such a lovely place to visit :)
Certainly was Ozisel, thanks for the watch 🤟🏼
@A Day in the UK its our pleasure.really anjoyable to watch your videos..also you can enjoy our channel too 😎we re travelling too many countries✈️
Hi Ozisel, Love too however they're not in English. If you put English captions on I'll gladly watch your vids x
Wicked Ad!!
Cheers Bruvva!
Imagine if all graffiti was as beautifully done as it is here. Nobody would object. I'll have to take my Spanish partner to el Pulpo (The Octopus) and her Parents who are visiting us from Madrid. I have had home made green peppers in Madrid as it's something the mother in law cooks. When she does it some of the peppers can be spicy so it's a lucky dip.
I also like to use Witham as the starting point for a walk or cycle following the old railway line to Maldon. We parked in the industrial estate and under the bridge nearby is the starting point.
Exactly! Tbh I thought it was part of a war memorial…really fantastic. Enjoy el Pulpo…and thanks for the watch 🤟🏼
@@user-jt1jv8vl9r nice Idea, something magical about old railway routes…👌🏼
Dormitory town full of Towie types.No longer the nice place it was. Traffic jams galore. Houses springing up everywhere.Glad you enjoyed your day but the reality is different .For the record I have lived here nearly 53 years.
Thats fair enough, everyone has a different experience of where they live, Thanks for sharing
@@ADayintheUK my pleasure.keep up your good work.
I'm more of a UK Fish bar kinda person, Not Churchills 👎
Shitham
Shut up
never used to be mate until all the commuters moved in.
Shitam lol
Yeah m8 Shitham indeed
Yes , I got the impression witham was an area spending time there in 2007