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I am an Englishman through and through. This channel aims to promote both the character, mindset and curious qualities of the English people. #theeccentricenglishman #England #english
I am proud of my heritage despite the mistakes we made over the years. The British Empire cruelly sold slaves - but it brought the industrial revolution to the world, railways to India and Africa, a curious form of democracylaced with our own sense of humour. - as well as out idiosyncratic language that is spoken by milions but misunderstood by so many.
We have a continuous history that dates back over a thousand years. We have 11th century castles and 21st century museums. We welcome thousands of tourists to our heritage towns, cities and villages. We have strange habits and customs but our craftsmen are the best in the world. We are an island nation whose coastline attracts visitors from home and abroad. We can be arrogant while hiding our light under a bushel and drink warm beer.
The Dudley Canals and Caverns
12:10
11 месяцев назад
A Drive through the Isle of Man
6:29
11 месяцев назад
Some strange facts of the English Language
12:24
11 месяцев назад
The Eccentric Englishman
1:15
11 месяцев назад
An English Village Cricket Match explained
16:11
11 месяцев назад
The Eccentric Englishman
2:07
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1953 Coronation procession
11:52
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The City of Wells
15:21
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Whitby Abbey - Updated
3:25
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The Very Best Courgette Fritters
11:35
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Glad to see you again
1:47
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Комментарии
@lynnb_and_ky_springer_spaniel
@lynnb_and_ky_springer_spaniel Месяц назад
What a nice trip to Lymington. I hope you enjoyed your lunch 🥰
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman Месяц назад
I did! Thank you. great food and great compny
@lynnb_and_ky_springer_spaniel
@lynnb_and_ky_springer_spaniel Месяц назад
What a great journey 🙂 I hope you enjoyed your stay 🥰
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman Месяц назад
Yes! Thank you! I’m back to Yorkshire again next month to video the Beamish museum
@michaelmooney1253
@michaelmooney1253 Месяц назад
Very interesting visit into the past,shame about the droll piano in the background,more suited to a sad event.
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman Месяц назад
I felt that the end of the video about the tragic death of the general was very sad.
@nemesisprotocol8720
@nemesisprotocol8720 2 месяца назад
Beautiful,well done.
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman Месяц назад
Thank you very much! I appreciate you taking the time.
@ninacurry8799
@ninacurry8799 2 месяца назад
Loved your presentation! Unable to visit your Wonderful Beautiful Country, your video was like I was walking with you!♥️🥰
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman Месяц назад
thanks for taking the time to comment and glad you enjoyed ur
@TheUKMediaWatch
@TheUKMediaWatch 3 месяца назад
Great vid ... subbed
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman Месяц назад
Not subbed - more of a personal trip down memory lane
@LondonRaider75
@LondonRaider75 3 месяца назад
It's Vicars Close, and they still are the Vicars Choral
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman Месяц назад
we are lucky to live in a country with so much history
@Myrtuscommunis
@Myrtuscommunis 6 месяцев назад
Wonderful video, stunning flowers! 😃💚👍
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman Месяц назад
Just had a second flowering this Spring
@butterfliesonfilm
@butterfliesonfilm 7 месяцев назад
Thanks but I prefer your voice!!
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 6 месяцев назад
Thank you. I have taken the advice on board, and I will be doing the voice-overs in future
@bigtomatoplantslover6205
@bigtomatoplantslover6205 7 месяцев назад
Wow Lovely Flowers ^^ Like 15 My friend, thank you for good sharing Have a good relationship
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 7 месяцев назад
I'm very glad you enjoyed my first attempt at publishing an AI-generated video. I think a personal voiceover would sound better than the AI-generated ones.
@christinethornhill
@christinethornhill 7 месяцев назад
Bath is a real gem to visit. There is so much to explore and every step you take will be remembered ! If possible take a few days to fully appreciate the beauty and historic sights of great interest….. and believe me … You’ll enjoy every minute ❤️
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 7 месяцев назад
Hi Christine. Thanks for your comments. It is indeed a beautiful city but parking can be a problem
@christinethornhill
@christinethornhill 7 месяцев назад
@@theeccentricenglishman As is the nature of the landscape… especially when we may not be used to hills and dales when walking ! 🚶🏻 Wishing you a great weekend, dear friend … 👍🏼
@christinethornhill
@christinethornhill 7 месяцев назад
The beauty of those blooms at this time of year is Christmas blessing. May your holiday be happy and your spirit be light … Thank you for this little gift ! 🎁 🎄 ✨🌟✨ Merry Christmas 🙏🏼❤️
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 7 месяцев назад
I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you for your kind wishes. Have a peaceful Christmas
@christinethornhill
@christinethornhill 7 месяцев назад
@@theeccentricenglishman You Always have uplifting videos… Thank you so much 🎄❤️
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 7 месяцев назад
Thanks, Christine. How nice to hear from you again. Do you think the use of AI to create RU-vid videos is cheating?@@christinethornhill
@christinethornhill
@christinethornhill 7 месяцев назад
@@theeccentricenglishman Not at all, it shows you’re totally in tune with what is happening ! 😊 💯👍🏼
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 7 месяцев назад
Bleass you, Christine. Your reassurance has eased my mind
@AndySuk99
@AndySuk99 7 месяцев назад
My Grandfather's design; the Marendaz Special. Lovely vid thank you
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 7 месяцев назад
Glad to hear it brought back memories of your grandfather
@juttabuttner4903
@juttabuttner4903 8 месяцев назад
Thank Your for this nice video.I like the blue belles and the other plants
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 7 месяцев назад
Thank you for your comment I'm glad you enjoyed the video
@advancelast1740
@advancelast1740 8 месяцев назад
I have lived in the Isle of Man for 16 years now and my one piece of advice is to stay away from Douglas- it is a dump 😂. Great video though , thank you
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 7 месяцев назад
Thanks for the complimentary words. as far as Douglas is concerned, I could not possibly comment! Suffice it to say that there are so may beautiful places on the island
@endlessglizzys_.0233
@endlessglizzys_.0233 7 месяцев назад
Would you say Ramsay is nicer?
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 7 месяцев назад
It is a close-run thing but my vote would go to Peel over Ramsay for its many alleyways of fisherman cottages. My true heart lies with Port St Mary.@@endlessglizzys_.0233
@user-si6cf5vh4v
@user-si6cf5vh4v 8 месяцев назад
Would've been nice had u not interupted the bit about the manx cats with your ad😢
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 8 месяцев назад
Sorry about that. I didn't realise that the ad off the cat as well as the tail. I will check it out.
@rhodacostain1938
@rhodacostain1938 8 месяцев назад
I grew up in the Isle of Man 🇮🇲 I had a wonderful childhood there, I’ve lived mainland Uk just over 9 years now. This time of year I especially miss it with Hop Tu Naa still cannot get used to Halloween over here and children not singing at your door 😊
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 8 месяцев назад
Don't times change! My memories of the island go back to 1947 staying in Lily Duggan's boarding house in Port St Mary while her brother ran Duggan's Coaches around the island and the steam railway went much further than it does now. There were even ferries from Stranraer and Llandudnow
@johnparr5879
@johnparr5879 8 месяцев назад
Very enjoyable with just the right pace.. To offer justice, to such fine historic houses *
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 8 месяцев назад
Thank you for your kind words despite this being one of my earliest videos! The stabilisation left much to be desired.
@JJ-of1ir
@JJ-of1ir 9 месяцев назад
Delightful video. Revealing the American connection was a fine thing. Thank you. If you visit again I hope the weather will behave itself and you will be able to show us even more of the beautiful and interesting town.
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 9 месяцев назад
Thank you for your kind words. The American Bar is one of the happiest shrines I have visited. Great atmosphere
@derJoe2009
@derJoe2009 9 месяцев назад
In these videos you will see the Isle of Man through the same eyes than I did when I first visited the island in 1987. Many parts of the island have retained their beauty. (even though Peel is now twice as big as when I first visited the island) Greetings from Germany.
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 9 месяцев назад
Danke, mein herr. (Is that right?) Believe me, it is not just Peel but the whole island has grown since I had my first summer holiday at Port St Mary in 1947! But as you say, the island has managed to retain its beauty. Thank you for your comment
@MrSuryanamascar
@MrSuryanamascar 9 месяцев назад
My Mum lives in Peel and i miss it , this helped. Lovely , thanks.
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 9 месяцев назад
I hope they have completed all the roadworks in Peel for your Mum's sake. The crab sandwiches at The Creek are as good as ever. Glad to have given pleasure
@mindygracebickerdike
@mindygracebickerdike 9 месяцев назад
Nice of you to mention St Cuthberts, shame you didn't go in. Love Polly's stall, have spent a little too much there though.
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 9 месяцев назад
Thank you. You have encouraged me to go back and concentrate on St Cuthberts. As you say. I rather skipped over it last time.
@mindygracebickerdike
@mindygracebickerdike 9 месяцев назад
@theeccentricenglishman I also recommend St Thomas Church too.
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 9 месяцев назад
Thank you.I will certainly go bac
@jennyknepper
@jennyknepper 9 месяцев назад
Thank you so much for making this. Your narration is just my speed. I was lucky enough to visit Lavenham a decade or so ago and it’s nice to see that some places never change (probably a bit of an understatement in this case). Looking forward to watching more of your travels.
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 9 месяцев назад
Thank you for your kind comments. I hope you enjoy some of my other English town videos.
@carolinaeric8500
@carolinaeric8500 9 месяцев назад
Wow, what a neat place! My dad was in the US Air Force in the 70s and my mom bought a painting from a shop in Lavenham. She still has it hanging up in the living room. Now I can see why they always talk about visiting here! Time to get my passport! Thanks for doing this video, really like the Swan Hotel, so I can see why it’s so popular
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 9 месяцев назад
I am glad to have been able to refresh your family history. Get that passport!
@jimbo35br5
@jimbo35br5 9 месяцев назад
Lived & worked there 20 years ago. Still miss it
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 9 месяцев назад
It was our home territory up to 11years ago. As you say, I miss it despite enjoying life in Somerset
@roncouch
@roncouch 9 месяцев назад
Was stationed at Wattisham in Suffolk when serving with the RAF many years ago and was particularly struck with this village’s antiquity. Especially noteworthy being the very broad main street, which looks to be narrower now. Really enjoyed the piano playing in the background. Very easy listening!
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 9 месяцев назад
Thank you for your kind comments. And thank you for Wattisham. You provided wonderful Air Traffic Control when I was flying a Piper Cherokee from Earls Colne!
@jamesmnaylor
@jamesmnaylor 9 месяцев назад
You sir, have my subscription.
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 9 месяцев назад
For which I am exceedingly grateful. You are a gentleman and a scholar
@linfoote512
@linfoote512 9 месяцев назад
Very good video and I have subscribed. Thank you for your sharing, keep going. Greetings from Hong Kong.
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 9 месяцев назад
Thank you for taking the time to subscribe - and returned greetings to Hong Kong where my two grandchildren were born. Fascinating, if troubled, city.
@johnscrimgeour6505
@johnscrimgeour6505 9 месяцев назад
thxs for this. interesting and informative. well done
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 9 месяцев назад
Thanks for the encouragement.
@adventuresandautism9797
@adventuresandautism9797 10 месяцев назад
Fantastic video looks like a lovely place
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 9 месяцев назад
It is as lovely as it looks - and the 'natives' are very friendly. well worth a visit.
@butterfliesonfilm
@butterfliesonfilm 10 месяцев назад
What a lovely place - not heard of it before!
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 10 месяцев назад
It is quite lovely and well worth a visit. Glad you enjoyed it
@girmonsproductions
@girmonsproductions 10 месяцев назад
What a lovey video! I must visit the town myself now! Hope you are doing well 😊
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 10 месяцев назад
Thanks, Matt. I think you wuld really enjoy it.
@bobconner1598
@bobconner1598 10 месяцев назад
Lovely place, which I had never heard of before.
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 10 месяцев назад
It really is a hidden gem, Many people have heard of medieval Lavenham but overlook Axbridge
@bobconner1598
@bobconner1598 10 месяцев назад
Yes, I understand some eccentric RU-vidr did a video about Lavenham.
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 10 месяцев назад
Yes, I remeber him. A curious fellow! @@bobconner1598
@christinethornhill
@christinethornhill 10 месяцев назад
Axbridge is a really special place to visit. These precious towns are, thankfully, well preserved. Many a year since I was there, but once seen never forgotten. I’d advise anyone to take a look…. Thank you so much for such a detailed video and narration. 🙏🏼
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 10 месяцев назад
Thank you for your kind words. Axbridge is a Somerset treasure
@JT-qd2sk
@JT-qd2sk 10 месяцев назад
What a beautifully preserved town well worth a visit thank-you for sharing
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 10 месяцев назад
Than you. I'm glad you liked it. It is not just a preserved town but one with an active community
@aaliyahpayten3486
@aaliyahpayten3486 10 месяцев назад
"Promo sm" 🙏
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 10 месяцев назад
Sorry, I don't inderstand "Promo sm"
@GoScenicView
@GoScenicView 10 месяцев назад
Lincoln is such a lovely city, and the Cathedral is also impressive. The people there were so nice and friendly!
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 10 месяцев назад
Glad you liked it. I will tell my "Lincoln" sister about your comment about the people. Thank you
@GoScenicView
@GoScenicView 10 месяцев назад
Fantastic job, liked the canal and narratives! 😊 Though I have to admit that I am not keen on the dark tunnels in general. 😜
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 10 месяцев назад
I am with you about dark tunnels although the barge's lighting was good. My problem with the 9month old baby on the bench beside me for the whole journey. Bless her, she was bored out of her tiny mind!
@christinethornhill
@christinethornhill 11 месяцев назад
Wonderful ! Happy weekend my dear friend 🤗❤️👍🏼
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 11 месяцев назад
You are a very loyal friend. Bless you. Will you be watching the football on Sunday? I have so much more respect for our lady footballers than the arrogant men.
@ProspectstudiosCoUkBFD
@ProspectstudiosCoUkBFD 11 месяцев назад
Great video and a good display of the Manx weather. Rain and fog one second, glorious sun the next…. Snow 5 minutes later.
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 11 месяцев назад
You know the island then! I am still trying to edit as much rain as I can from my Douglas footage. It rained! Castleown was brighter. The two capitals video should go live within the next week. Thanks of the comment
@ProspectstudiosCoUkBFD
@ProspectstudiosCoUkBFD 11 месяцев назад
@@theeccentricenglishman I say keep the rain, keep it real 😂👍
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 11 месяцев назад
@@ProspectstudiosCoUkBFD You make a very good point there. Thank you. I will let tyhe rain fall.
@ProspectstudiosCoUkBFD
@ProspectstudiosCoUkBFD 11 месяцев назад
@@theeccentricenglishman That sounds good to me 👍 happy editing!
@butterfliesonfilm
@butterfliesonfilm 11 месяцев назад
What a fascinating excursion!
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 11 месяцев назад
It was, as you say, fascinating. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting
@jackdarren9210
@jackdarren9210 11 месяцев назад
Greetings from Alabama USA I enjoy your videos. 🤟
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 11 месяцев назад
Thank you and greetings to the American South. I'm glad the videos give you pleasure. Which ones have you enjoyed the most? Are you able to understand the game of cricket having seen the video? Best wishes.
@outdoorstudios2022
@outdoorstudios2022 11 месяцев назад
Thanks for sharing!!!
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 11 месяцев назад
Thank you for the comment. They keep my enthusiasm going.
@christinethornhill
@christinethornhill 11 месяцев назад
Eee , bab..ark at that brummie accent.. ! Wow 🤩 what a wonderful journey through the caverns and tunnels. Absolutely brilliant video and narrative. Thank you 😊👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 11 месяцев назад
All we needed was achip butty!¬ Thanks, Christine - again!
@christinethornhill
@christinethornhill 11 месяцев назад
@@theeccentricenglishman Ahhhh, yes , indeed ! Salt n vinegar , too, please …. 👍🏼
@christinethornhill
@christinethornhill 11 месяцев назад
The more of your videos I see, the better they become ! No exception here. Your camera on the hat 👒 is such a wonderfully eccentric idea, I Love it 😊 …. Scrumptious cooking and such a fab kitchen, too.. I see you like the same brand of crisps as myself …ah ! What joy 🤗❤️👍🏼
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 11 месяцев назад
Dear Christine. I am constantly amazed at how quickly you respond so positively to every new video of mine. It raises a question in my mind. Do you mind if I ask "are you lonely?".If so, I am happy to be a freind. Best wishes.
@christinethornhill
@christinethornhill 11 месяцев назад
@@theeccentricenglishman I’ve lived alone , mostly, for 17 years ! According to my darling daughter she considers me to have become rather eccentric, too … perhaps it’s the Suffolk air … ! I think that after a few years we all become the people we are Meant to be … given the opportunity.. or the circumstances. Best wishes to you, too. Just keep up with your wonderful work, it’s a real joy 👍🏼
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 11 месяцев назад
@@christinethornhill Thank you, Christine - and all the more power to your eccentric elbow. Non illigitimi carborundum - if you don't know, someone else will so get them to translate.
@christinethornhill
@christinethornhill 11 месяцев назад
@@theeccentricenglishman Hahaha 🤣 oh you ! I like that ..and I conveniunt ! 👍🏼
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 11 месяцев назад
@@christinethornhill Your daughter thinks you are eccentric - I know you are crazy, girl!
@ImaSMACKHEAD982
@ImaSMACKHEAD982 11 месяцев назад
At least your not doing it at 200mph
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 11 месяцев назад
Nah! I save that for my grandchildren
@christinethornhill
@christinethornhill 11 месяцев назад
How Wonderful ! You never fail to inspire us with these wonderful road trips and such interesting adventures. For anyone who may be housebound… seeing the sights and hearing the stories is a treat ! Thank you so much… 🙏🏼❤️👌🏼
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 11 месяцев назад
You are a very loyal lady, Christine for which I thank you. I never thought of the pleasure my travel videos might give to the housebound. That encourages me even more.
@DPG214
@DPG214 11 месяцев назад
The Anglicization of Manx names in the 16th and 17th centuries removed the Gaelic Mac and Mc prefixes, resulting in Callister instead of McAllister for example.
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 11 месяцев назад
I learn a little something every day! Thank you.
@willieexplore
@willieexplore 11 месяцев назад
Really enjoy your storytelling! As a cricket fan myself, I've followed the great Somerset teams of the past but never watched a village match - definitely on my list of things to do in England :)
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 11 месяцев назад
Thanks. You may seen that Somerset won the 20:20 cup this year. The village cricket match is a game like no other. Your kind words are enough to tell me that I am on the right course.
@christinethornhill
@christinethornhill 11 месяцев назад
Good day to you , too. ☕️ Most fascinating talk about the English language I have ever listened to, dear Sir. Thank you very much indeed
@theeccentricenglishman
@theeccentricenglishman 11 месяцев назад
Thanks again, Christine. More will follow.