Travels by Narrowboat - "Basin Cut" - S10E02

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Season 10 continues as Aslan and I travel the few remaining miles along the Coventry Canal, and arrive at Coventry Basin - a surprisingly characterful and welcoming place to spend a few days.
Whilst here I take a look around part of the city of Coventry and especially it's older and more historic 'quarter', which I findd to be delightfully unexpected and a highlight of my stay.
Later I arrive back at Hawkesbury Junction and enjoy a pint in the equally historic Greyhound Pub . . .
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31 авг 2023

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@napoleonnz 10 месяцев назад

There are two things in particular that I enjoy about your videos. Firstly, you seem to be travelling as a way to enjoy your life, rather than the primary reason being to make yourself wealthy through views. It is so refreshing not to be constantly hounded for like, subscribe, Patreon etc as so many other you tubers do. Secondly, we return because your videography is absolutely excellent, with commentary that would shame many a professional. Long may you continue to fascinate your viewers with your take on a unique style of British life.

@CountryHouseGent 10 месяцев назад

Many thanks for enjoying the videos. Yes I tried Patreon once but wasn't happy with the concept so closed the account

@tommytomtom560 10 месяцев назад

@@CountryHouseGenthave you considered Only Fans? 😮

@CountryHouseGent 10 месяцев назад

To be honest I don't have the figure for it. 🤔

@Nook747 10 месяцев назад

@@CountryHouseGent 🤣

@mattsandilands6380 10 месяцев назад

@@CountryHouseGentYou obviously haven’t looked on there 😂

@jwilson2042 10 месяцев назад

I do love watching your vlogs as the lifestyle is so different to anything I have ever experienced. Years ago all the neighbours in my cul-de-sac joined forces and hired some narrow boats but my dear late husband refused to go, saying he didn’t have time. Now I don’t travel around that much so I really do get such a kick out of your travels. Thank you for sharing. ☺️

@oneshoan 10 месяцев назад

You are the best! Of course I’ve watched you from the beginning. Since then I’ve watched so many different narrow boaters and many try, but don’t add up. Thank you for sharing your travels.

@toddw6156 10 месяцев назад

Just now taking my lunch break and I'm pleasantly surprised to see a fresh episode of my favorite RU-vid personality! Cheers Gent!

@davidrobertthomas1515 10 месяцев назад

Top quality Kevin. You’ve got my weekend off to a great start. Really appreciate the time and effort you put into producing your vlogs. Diolch

@marilynpease8782 10 месяцев назад

Ah Guinness. My favorite. Only one for me though. Anymore and I’d be cream crackered. Great video.

@chrishobbs58 10 месяцев назад

Very much enjoyed that Kevin! So glad that Coventry turned to be such a nice surprise. Glorious weather there in the latter part of your video, along with some very nice views. You lifted my spirits a good bit, as I'm still recovering from a week-long spell of lnfluenza. Thanks again, and cheers till next time!

@CountryHouseGent 10 месяцев назад

Good to hear the video provided some much needed medicinal relief. Hope you're feeling better soon.

@gazmalks8918 10 месяцев назад

Love your videos so relaxing that engine could send me to sleep 😊👍

@theturquoisedream9244 10 месяцев назад

Yayyyy breakfast time with Aslan and CHG!!!!

@jeremy5363 10 месяцев назад

Kevin, there’s something so satisfying, almost healing to the soul, about following along with your journeys. Even a wander into the pub for a few seconds, history that has nearly been lost, gets reborn. Thank you once again for including us, I hope that your passion and love for the canals is something we get to share with you for years to come. You are a bright spot in this world.

@rebeccaparmeley7829 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for this episode! I absolutely loved it! Such country beauty and the town! Also really a beautiful pub! I hope you enjoyed it as much as it seemed you did!

@rexharvey8420 10 месяцев назад

Hello Kevin, I really like your presentation and the 'Oxford' brings back a lot of happy memories of my narrow boating exploits in the eighties. I knew the Oxford a few years before the coming of the M40 and in Oxford Jericho was a thriving narrow boat hire fleet, narrow boat and Thames cruiser building area and once out of town it was very rural in those days and I loved it, perhaps like you do. I lived on my 3LW Gardner engined traditional narrow boat Galton on the Staffs and Worcs at The Hyde near Kinver in the nineties and it was an idyllic place and area then. Most of my cruising then was on the S&W, T&M and of course the lovely Shroppie, where I eventually lived for nine great yeas near Bridgnorth where we converted a fifteenth century water powered corn mill and cruck framed millers cottage, after we came ashore. Safe and happy future cruising.

@Elizabeth-tb5oh 10 месяцев назад

Nice episode. 👍🏻 Enjoyed it.

@annh8885 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the end of the week relaxation. I appreciate the walkabouts you do as well. -Cheers from Seattle!

@vetworker 10 месяцев назад

Watching your videos slows my heartbeat down and relaxes me. Fantastic stuff

@CountryHouseGent 10 месяцев назад

Awesome, thank you!

@elizabethmaybrown6715 10 месяцев назад

Hi Kevin I was looking out for the 100 houses before you got to them, it's the one thing that hasn't changed along there. Yes sadly Coventry was badly bombed on November the 14th/15th 1940 and lost a lot of the medieval part of the city, the cathedral spire become the badge of the Godiva water pumps used by the fire service during and after the war. Great to see that area again after nearly 30 years

@cathyreed7881 10 месяцев назад

Thankyou that was nice😊

@terivancampen4570 10 месяцев назад

Love you Dude,Teri from California.

@glennabanano3561 10 месяцев назад

Hello Kevin. Ready for this video. 🎉

@Turkey_Gone_Ham 10 месяцев назад

So enjoy our weekly visits, Kevin! Your videos provide a level of therapeutic value that's immeasurable. Until next time my friend, safe travels. P.S. Give Aslan a fresh quart of oil for all of the hard work!!!

@billbaker9623 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for a lovely episode Kevin. It was a much needed respite.

@user-yz7ql6yh1x 9 месяцев назад

really love your videos, I would like to see more of the pubs and restaurants. Great video thanks

@davidsedlickas8222 10 месяцев назад

Whatcha Kevin hope you're doing well. Liquid insulation for your spade connectors ! Yep skin full in the Greyhound. Safe journey travels pal

@davidbassett4577 10 месяцев назад

Great Video Kevin .. Coventry has quite a lot of interesting buildings despite the attention of the Luftwaffe! Look forward to your future videos along the Oxford Canal ..

@kplante7881 10 месяцев назад

Very nice. Thanks for sharing…!

@dannyquinn9128 10 месяцев назад

It’s so odd seeing you in places I’ve been to millions of times. Wish I’d had known you were in Coventry I would have taken you for a beer. So glad you’re back.

@CoolHandLuke01 10 месяцев назад

Enjoying a pint is a sure thing that life is good and you’re still in the game

@SecretSquirrelFun 10 месяцев назад

“Wadda guy” “Smoke me a kipper, I’ll be back for breakfast” - Red Dwarf 🙂🐿🌈❤️

@CountryHouseGent 10 месяцев назад

Ace 😎

@SecretSquirrelFun 10 месяцев назад

@@CountryHouseGent What a guy!

@Rovinman 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Kevin ! Brings back Memories of trying to get to Coventry basin, ........ but failing because of Persistant rain ! Roll on Summer ! Take care ! Stu xx

@lornaeaketts-rogers2812 10 месяцев назад

Great vlog thank you, hope you enjoy the Oxford canal 😃, if you stop in Oxford I would definitely recommend a wander around the lanes, it’s always busy but if you keep away from the main drag it’s very beautiful with some nice pubs and museums especially the Natural history museum 💙

@Patricia76714 10 месяцев назад

Really appreciate your style and storys. I'm from the states and Enjoy the tours of England 🇬🇧

@dannyquinn9128 10 месяцев назад

That bridge from the Canal Basin must have been repainted 200+ times within my lifetime. Every time they do it, within days the “C” is crossed out.

@305crosby 10 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@1258-Eckhart 10 месяцев назад

Well Coventry was a big surprise. I thought it would all be soulless 1960's concrete, but no, still lots of jolly old Warwickshire in there. And the basin was so pleasant - very impressive, Coventry folk.

@Pilotltd 10 месяцев назад

Ratty does a runner on the left bank at 1:05 😂

@jules9303 10 месяцев назад

Top video thank you 😊

@randyw2539 10 месяцев назад

I'm glad Coventry Basin turned out to be a pleasant stopover. Thank you for taking us along to see a bit of the city, and to the pub at Hawkesbury Junction. A perfect Saturday afternoon diversion. Aconite, what an odd and (slightly ominous) name for a boat! One of the things I love about watching canal vlogs, spotting the names of passing/moored boats. Gordon Bennett!

@thomasdobbins6905 10 месяцев назад

One of the sacred places on earth for me is Coventry Cathedral. It honors the memory of those who died. Just knowing that the structure could somehow survive the bombing took my breath away, as did the lovely "new" cathedral and its St. Michael sculpture. I hope to be blessed with extended visit again someday. Thank you, Kevin, for sharing this. -Nebraska Tom

@marionjohansson4235 8 месяцев назад

Wow those bells are amazing

@CountryHouseGent 8 месяцев назад

And very very loud. 😳

@ianplummer9061 10 месяцев назад

You painted Coventry as a nicer place then what I saw with my family earlier this year... well enjoyed episode as per usual...

@EeeDee1 10 месяцев назад

Cheers Kevin!

@gaildurston7787 10 месяцев назад

I was born a stones throw from the canal in Coventry but moved south before I and memories. Thanks, Kevin. I now feel the need to explore my roots.

@lynettecoates4272 10 месяцев назад

A cruise into the unknown with Coventry....not sure about the stare you received from that chap!!!! The evil eye stare.... lovely bells!!! Great to find the old surrounded by the new.....xxx

@stephengardiner9867 10 месяцев назад

The bit showing the photo of Winston reminds me that he came to MY Peterborough (Ontario, Canada) in his "wilderness years" after WWI. A restaurant that he occasionally dined at had a copy of the famous Karsh portrait for many years on display, a later gift from the man himself.

@xavierglansbeek2876 10 месяцев назад

Riveting video. Thank you Kevin. Big like from The Gambia.

@mikehandy6625 10 месяцев назад

Love the video Kevin 😊

@nigelcarless8486 10 месяцев назад

Great video again Kevin and hopefully see you in Rugeley again at some point. I did notice one thing and that was that Aslan looked to be smoking more than in previous episodes, hope she is ok.

@lisagarcia6314 10 месяцев назад

Tip top Kevin! All solar power, amazing. The new season is wonderful so far. I look forward to exploring thru your travels each week. Best wishes, Lisa

@fumbleknit719 10 месяцев назад

Lovely to hear the change ringers at work in Coventry Cathedral's bell tower! A real treat.

@Mainstayjay 10 месяцев назад

I've been out on a weekend bicycling and tent camping trip so I'm a couple days late watching this but it is an absolute pleasure to catch another episode. I hope the week ahead treats you well Kevin and thanks again for the entertainment!

@casper1240 10 месяцев назад

Great Vid thanks Kev

@martyb3783 10 месяцев назад

Great video as always Kevin. I swear your videos lower my blood pressure by 10 points. Thanks for making them.

@facelikedog 10 месяцев назад

Grab yourself one of those pressurized air horn cans for when it's busy and your boat horn goes awol. I thoroughly enjoy your narrowboat travelogues. I sense you're a reformed hippy, as I am.

@JackNance22 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for letting us tag along, Kevin:)

@E.K.2003 10 месяцев назад

Love the bells caroling!!!❤🫖🏫🏬💒🕍

@mitchkahle314 10 месяцев назад

Good to see you chillin' in a pub again, brother.

@bryanSpencer-lv3uk 10 месяцев назад

great video as usual. Keep up the great work.

@loladavinci1243 10 месяцев назад

The old quarter of Coventry is absolutely gorgeous, while the modern area is dull and unappealing. 🍻

@craig5477 10 месяцев назад

Looks like you could use a machete Just what I needed today. You made my day better. 😊

@ocean686 10 месяцев назад

I like your vlogs better than the other canal liveaboards as they are not fake (showing beautiful quiet countryside all of the time to our American cousins) Having spent 45yrs on boats (started with plastic and ended with plastic (40yrs on steel and iron)) Think I saw your boat moored outside my marina on the Lancy about 14mths ago. Keep up the good work and I will look out for you coming through my lock - I live in a lock-keepers house on T&M. Like the cooking tips too! :)

@wingsofcrystalaz 10 месяцев назад

Thank you Kevin for these wonderful adventures.

@trevorspottiswood985 10 месяцев назад

Another excellent video. The Oxford looks lovely. Thank you.

@blakehahn-atlantaga8510 10 месяцев назад

Really enjoy your vlogs Kevin. They are so relaxing and peaceful. Thank you for great content and filming.

@Acapulc941 10 месяцев назад

You bring joy to so many of us, Kevin. Thanks from Texas Leigh.

@juliecuttiford5306 5 месяцев назад

We live in Coventry right by the basin, used to be a thriving canal boat place, but sadly closed now. There are a few canal boats around yearly but not how it used to be sad really x

@CountryHouseGent 5 месяцев назад

It was a surprisingly pleasant spot, Julie and I can imagine what a thriving place it used to be. Shame.

@rwisti11301962 10 месяцев назад

Coventry is gorgeous!! 😊

@crystaledelmann 10 месяцев назад

Pretty canals, happy times! 😀

@anthonyclary1198 10 месяцев назад

Love this one! That looked like an excellent pub! Could’ve spent hours in there! Excellent job as usual! Thanks Kev!

@nigelkeeley8703 10 месяцев назад

Thanks

@Whitty-zs5yl 10 месяцев назад

Had lots of meals in that pub over the years. It’s a wonderful place x

@artd.1498 10 месяцев назад

One of your best. Seeing and hearing the inside of that pub was excellent. Gave us a proper taste of being there. Thanks. Love the pace. Take care. Oh, one thing…seeing that rat made me wonder if the little rascals climb on board and do you have to deal with them?

@CountryHouseGent 10 месяцев назад

Thank you Art. Strangely no, I've never had a problem with rats, though spiders like to climb the mooring ropes to get onboard.

@kentjwolfe 10 месяцев назад

Greetings from Florida. Coventry bells, very cool. And the Greyhound pub. I could see myself spending an evening or two there. Canal Voles. Would like to see one of those. Great episode. Truly enjoyed it.

@CountryHouseGent 10 месяцев назад

Yes you would definitely enjoy a cosy evening in the Greyhound - especially this time of year at a table outside with the boats coming and going. From what I've seen and smelt, the food's not bad either. 🙂

@ursulataylor3906 10 месяцев назад

Great to have you back accompanying my Saturday dinnertime and more or less in real time. Looking forward to seeing the changing Autumn scenery 😁

@legacystudentschannel 10 месяцев назад

Greyhound looked lovely. And I do like me a Guinness. My first experience of the canal was on the Oxford in the mid 90s. We went to Banbury Cross. Lovely.

@allanf8578 10 месяцев назад

TBN is like Hovis ... as good for you today as its always been. I had a couple fantastic lunches in the Greyhound, lovely pub.

@richardwilliams2606 10 месяцев назад

Greatly enjoyed this week's vlog. Look forward to your next one.

@MrVerno46 10 месяцев назад

A very pleasant and well edited video for viewing. Thanks for sharing and cheers for now! 🇺🇲

@markabbot-cole9099 10 месяцев назад

So glad you are back on the Oxford Canal, we had a 35’ named Wanderer moored at Fenny Compton and loved every minute of it. Safe cruising 👍

@johnf3f810 10 месяцев назад

Back in November 2022 I moored just behind where you are, it was a bit more crowded then. I found it a great place to stop up with lots of shopping and a decent pub or two not far away. Happy cruising!

@hildamary4098 10 месяцев назад

Another lovely episode of your travels with Aslan. That Inn looked lovely and traditional Kevin and came across as very warm and welcoming. Oh and I remember my Dad used to put little tiny pieces of tissue on his face if he cut himself with his razor 😊. Looking forward to seeing you on next weeks episode. Best wishes Helen

@bobnewey3066 10 месяцев назад

Starting next month from Coventry Basin, CRT Volunteers will be spending the winter cutting back the worst of that protruding offside vegetation all the way to Fazeley Junction.

@CountryHouseGent 10 месяцев назад

Wow, Bob. Is that some sort if coincidence? Good news either way.

@kcsteeler 10 месяцев назад

Guinness for Strength -- CHG now opens locks with just pinky fingers!

@Nook747 10 месяцев назад

Another wonderful, and funny video Kevin..... looking forward to next Friday now !

@MaggieTremayne 10 месяцев назад

Always a pleasure to watch! Been a viewer for quite awhile and always enjoy your observations.🙂

@bigslav5043 10 месяцев назад

great run out . glad your still working hard on our behalf. if i were to cruise the canal,s i would not pick up on the things you do. thanks kev.

@sonjawhite5815 10 месяцев назад

Bring back steam! Thanks Kev, I almost felt I was there!

@jeangurnee 10 месяцев назад

That last song, love that one :)

@mkb2228 10 месяцев назад

Would love to see the canals from your view. I see some of is not all that pretty but some of it is beautiful . What a way to see the country side! Enjoy

@mickclark427 10 месяцев назад

Hello Kevin mick from Hull really enjoyed this episode hope you are doing OK and I will look forward to your next episode 😊😊

@annjarvis9300 10 месяцев назад

Great vlog Kevin nice you went out and had a good time until the next one tc the oldies 👍🤗👍

@helenel4126 10 месяцев назад

Lovely. I so enjoyed your video of the pub interior, as well as the canal scenes. We had a pub in our southern US town, but the Scottish couple recently retired and knew better than to expect Yanks to keep up the appropriate ambiance.

@CountryHouseGent 10 месяцев назад

Very true Helene, it doesn't take much to completely change the feel of these old pubs.

@suzannehague5203 10 месяцев назад

I Kevin yes I remember the first time you went on this canal it was interesting I hope enjoy this time all for now 😊

@netrhyda8761 10 месяцев назад

Very nice vid all around! I just love those amazing British pubs and towns!

@simonburrows1467 10 месяцев назад

Enjoyed that, thank you

@carbootsally 10 месяцев назад

Coventry was severely bombed during the second World War thats why a lot of the buildings are modern. Still a nice city centre though. X

@caseylimbert266 10 месяцев назад

The sounds of the bells remind me of a Pink Floyd album

@irenejohnston6802 10 месяцев назад

"cream crackered?". Knackered's a good word Kev. Thank you.

@Zanth123 10 месяцев назад

Hey Kevin I couldn't help but duck when you went under that number 1 bridge.

@CountryHouseGent 10 месяцев назад

It was extremely low and narrow.

@johnland5042 10 месяцев назад

I so enjoyed your trip through Hawksburry to Coventry and back on to the N Oxford. A lovely pace with plenty of familiar views we enjoyed from our past years on our NB Zenith. This was familiar territory for us as we kept our boat at Wiggrams Turn marina for a number of years. Looking forward to the sights as you head to Oxford. Going on to the Thames I hope??