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Catherine Warr
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Historian, filmmaker, author.
The Teddy That Survived a U-Boat | Inside the Collection at Craven Museum, Skipton
We've teamed up with Craven Museum in Skipton to explore the stories behind some of the objects in the collection and what they can tell us about history. From prehistoric times to modern day, these six objects provide fascinating windows into the past. Find out more at: skiptontownhall.co.uk/craven-museum/
00:25 Old Ted
02:16 Roman lead ingot
03:49 Mouseman
05:34 Richard Ryley's diary
08:54 Sylko & Dewhurst factory
11:09 Neolithic remains
00:25 Old Ted
02:16 Roman lead ingot
03:49 Mouseman
05:34 Richard Ryley's diary
08:54 Sylko & Dewhurst factory
11:09 Neolithic remains
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Return to Thruscross Reservoir: The Village Under the Lake
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In the summer of 2022 - one of the driest years on record - I made a video about Thruscross Reservoir and the ruins of a submerged village which can be seen during extremely dry periods. Two years later, in one of the rainiest summers we've seen, I've returned to see just how much it's changed - and what it can tell us about climate, infrastructure, and heritage. Additional images sourced from ...
John Wycliffe and the Lollards: England's First Reformation?
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We often think that the Protestant Reformation started with Martin Luther. But John Wycliffe - a controversial preacher from Yorkshire - taught many of the same ideas over a hundred years earlier. The Lollard movement shook the English establishment to its core - and changed the world in the process. Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creat...
The Battle of Winwaed: The Definitive Story
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After many years, I return to the story of the Battle of Winwaed to do it proper justice. In 655 AD, Oswy of Northumbria defeated and killed Penda of Mercia in battle. It's commonly believed to have happened in East Leeds, where I grew up. But when we look at the evidence, things become a lot more uncertain than we first thought. Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Co...
What The Invisible Man is Really About
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In our third H.G. Wells video, we explore what the famous story of The Invisible Man is really all about - and why it's so important for us today. Dial M by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: www.twinmusicom.org/song/277/dial-m Artist: www.twinmusicom.org FairyTale Waltz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Cre...
Who Sank U-633? A Naval Mystery (and the problems of history)
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Did a Merchant Navy freighter ram and sink a U-Boat? Or was it destroyed another way? Join us on an adventure through historical sources as we uncover the facts - and what it tells about history. Faceoff and Grim League by Kevin MacLeod are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=U...
Celebrating 250 Years of Bingley Five Rise Locks
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250 years ago, in 1774, the Bingley Five Rise Locks opened on the Leeds-Liverpool canal. We took a trip through this incredible feat of engineering to celebrate.
Showreel & Channel Trailer
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5 years' worth of our creative historical storytelling compressed into 60 seconds.
Racing Hitler: The Donington Grand Prix
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Thrilling racing action! Sportswashing! Nazis! We explore the story of the Donington Grand Prix and the world of pre-war racing, from the Auto Union and Mercedes-Benz rivalry to the complex cast of drivers who make this such a fascinating story.
Why The Time Machine Is So Important
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In the second part of our H.G. Wells trilogy, we explore the deeper message of The Time Machine - and why it's so important for us to hear today. The War of the Worlds: czcams.com/video/T41zN8SXcBI/video.html
2023 Year in Review and Q&A 2!
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I reflect on the videos and projects from this past year and answer some of your questions.
77 Squadron: A Raid Too Far
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This is a story about a raid that nobody remembers, an old airfield that nobody cares about, and why, because it wasn't an action which significantly impacted the war effort, the men who died have been largely forgotten. Until now. This is the story of 77 Squadron and the Sterkrade Raid which went tragically wrong.
Billy Bishop and the "Fake" VC
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Billy Bishop is credited with the most kills of any British Empire pilot in the First World War, winning the Victoria Cross in 1917. But the circumstances behind this event are murky. Did he lie about the events which led to the award of the highest British military honour? How does this impact our view of First World War aviation as a whole? With special thanks to Michael Terry, who is a PhD s...
Reading Folktales From My Book (with my cat!)
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It's ASMR...kinda? Sit back, relax, and enjoy a collection of folktales from my book. A Yorkshire Year is available at bookshops and online. Buy yours at: www.carnegiepublishing.co.uk/product/a-yorkshire-year/
Ghost in the Machine: The Gloster Meteor's Forgotten Tragedies
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The Gloster Meteor was Britain's first jet fighter and the first jet to be used in the Second World War. But despite its pioneering achievements, it has a legacy of fatal accidents which have largely been forgotten in popular memory. This is a story about just one of those accidents, the ghost which is said to haunt it, and the Meteor's complex post-war legacy. Find out about another fascinatin...
The Little Rissington UFO: Britain's X-Files
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The Little Rissington UFO: Britain's X-Files
Did War of the Worlds Really Cause a Mass Panic?
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Did War of the Worlds Really Cause a Mass Panic?
War of the Worlds: What Every Adaptation Gets Wrong
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War of the Worlds: What Every Adaptation Gets Wrong
The Story of Cowboy Films - CONVOY SONG PARODY
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The Story of Cowboy Films - CONVOY SONG PARODY
failing to say a single line for two whole minutes
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failing to say a single line for two whole minutes
True Brit: How Britain Invented the Western
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True Brit: How Britain Invented the Western
The Lost Lake Lock Railroad: The First Public Railway
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The Lost Lake Lock Railroad: The First Public Railway
Exploring the Leeds Minster Bells (and the surprising history of bellringing)
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Exploring the Leeds Minster Bells (and the surprising history of bellringing)
Thank you, very informative
Love the folklore videos.
Hey, I’m studying to become a Priest in the Anglo-Catholic tradition of the C of E and as a result have done many studies on English church and Reformation history and I must say you did a stellar job here! You balanced the other factors apart from theology which went into the reformation and managed to avoid falling into many Protestant and Catholic whitewashing narratives. You also managed not to over secularise the past and make out that religion was the enemy. For someone as well informed as yourself that probably seems obvious but for most people this part of history gets very dicey and they feel like they have to pick a side. Also well done with your presenting! Very informative, clear, unbiased and interesting, 10 out of 10. Keep it up! Also if you like I can recommend some good books on the English Reformation if interested. God bless.
Wow, thank you! I'm so glad to hear this - this is really what I wanted to achieve!
Nice I like folklore content.
Marvelous Catherine. I recommend a book (if you haven't already read it). It's called The Road to Wigan Pier' by George Orwell. He toured the north, particularly in Lancashire and Yorkshire and spent some time down the pit! He gives a great account of life in mining towns and villages. It's my favourite book and is represented well on Audio book. He, of course, provides the political angle.
Only found this August 2024, quite impressed, well done. As an Irishman whose father worked in the armaments industry in England during WW2, I always appreciate this sort of presentation.
Very nicely done. Props to modifying Arthur Harris’s famous quote (recently also modified by Ukrainians on Social Media swapping ‘boob’ with ‘invade’ due to Kursk). Also aside from the comprehensive look at all aspects, to include Bomber Commands role does something usually overlooked in most documentaries.
One thing I've really noticed with League & Union comments, all these union fans who comment about how their sport is better blah blah blah...to the point they start getting abusive & go on these childish rants...I'm better than you..B/S
Informative as always.
We believe we can clear up a misunderztandung. That's indeed a good question. Yes, it is correct that of course it is in fact the case that Chief Air Marshall Frederick William Bowhill, Air chief marshal Sir Frederick William Bowhill, GBE, KCB, CMG, DSO & Bar (1 September 1880 - 12 March 1960), a senior commander in the Royal Air Force before and during World War II, of course did not state at anytime that the Gloster Meteor was a lacklustre or dismal aircraft & nobody ever claimed that Gloster engineers tried everything but flying it backwards. Cheers 👍 & 😎 & of course 🙂 indeed. _Toodle_ *PIP* *-Old-* *_Chaps_* Hope this helps 👍 .. . .. . ... .... . . .... . ..... ...... xcvvvvvvvviix cvvvvvvcvcvv
*_Contrary to various copious & ubiquitous posts regarding accident losses of various UK aircraft._* *As they know, the Sea Vixen & Gloster Meteor were indeed very competent & beautiful aircraft.* _In fact the Meteor was the world's first aircraft to exceed 0.85 on the combined 2 year looks & capability scale for jet fighter aircraft._ _ Yes thats a good question & it is an undeniable fact that a rather superb Gloster Meteor was the world's first Turboprop aircraft in 1945 & remarkably effective Gloster Meteors set gas turbine aero engine powered aircraft speed records in 1945 & 1946._ *Of course, British military aircraft at the time did not have unusually high accident losses rates.* Of course that is correct, the Gloster Meteor did indeed have a 100% successful 100% combat kill ratio during its operational in service time during WW2. *_For example_* De Havilland Vampire & Sea Vixen & Gloster Meteor accident losses were not high or unusual for fighter aircraft at the time. Non combat phase accident losses % of Aircraft built. The Canadair CL-44 was a turboprop airliner. *_Canadair CL-44 (ff 1959 ) 48%_* *Lockheed XF104 (ff 1954) 100%* *Lockheed P80 (ff 1944) 43%* *Lockheed F104 (ff 1954) 45%* *McDonnell FH Phantom (ff 1945) 35%* *_Gloster Meteor (ff 1943) 19.75%_* *_DH Vampire (ff 1943) 23%_* *_DH Sea Vixen (ff 1951) 33%_* *_Gloster Javelin (ff 1951) 20%_* A comparison of two particular particularly relevant related mainly militarily aircraft of interesting interest. Gloster Meteor. 3950 Built. 70% did not have ejector seats. In service 1944. 830 accident losses. 436 accident loss fatalities. 20% accident losses. 11% accident loss Fatalities. Lockheed F104. 2578 Built. In service 1958, 14 years after the Meteor. All had ejector seats. 1100 accident losses. 425 accident loss fatalities. 43% accident losses. 17% accident loss Fatalities. Cheers 👍 & 😎 & of course 🙂 indeed. _Toodle_ *PIP* -Old- *_Chaps_* Hope this helps 👍 .. . .. . ... .... . . . .. .... . ..... ........ .... xcvvvvvvvviixxcx cvvvvvvcvcvvxcx
I'm here after being heartbroken after seeing Thruscross yesterday for the first time since 2019 after the moved away from the area 😢 I didn't know what had happened, I only saw 2 other on my walk, so gutted not to be able to walk down by the brook before you go up onto the moors
*The basic overall design of the Meatbox was fatally flawed.* *Gloster continuously tried to improve the aircraft eg; improved tail, stronger fuselage and different wings, stronger wings, ect.* *Unfortunately as a result of being very hastily converted from a twin propeller driven nightfighter design it was plagued with flaws inherent to the fundamental design.* *It was directionally unstable at nearly all speeds and tended to pitch down uncontrollably at low speeds and a nasty tendency to snap into a flat spin at high speed.* *The asymmetric handling was appallingly and was considered unrecoverable and fatal during take-off or a go- around.* *RAF Cheif Air Marshall Sir Frederick William Bowhill called the Meatbox a quote; **_"a truly dismal and lackluster aircraft"_* *Sydney Camm said Gloster tried everything but flipping the engines and pilot seat around and flying it backwards.*
*_Contrary to various copious & ubiquitous posts regarding accident losses of various UK aircraft._* *As they know, the Sea Vixen & Gloster Meteor were indeed very competent & beautiful aircraft.* _In fact the Meteor was the world's first aircraft to exceed 0.85 on the combined 2 year looks & capability scale for jet fighter aircraft._ _ Yes thats a vood question & it is an undeniable fact that a rather superb Gloster Meteor was the world's first Turboprop aircraft in 1945 & remarkably effective Gloster Meteors set gas turbine aero engine powered aircraft speed records in 1945 & 1946._ *Of course, British military aircraft at the time did not have unusually high accident losses rates.* Of course that is correct, the Gloster Meteor did indeed have a 100% successful 100% combat kill ratio during its operational in service time during WW2. *_For example_* De Havilland Vampire & Sea Vixen & Gloster Meteor accident losses were not high or unusual for fighter aircraft at the time. Non combat phase accident losses % of Aircraft built. The Canadair CL-44 was a turboprop airliner. *_Canadair CL-44 (ff 1959 ) 48%_* *Lockheed XF104 (ff 1954) 100%* *Lockheed P80 (ff 1944) 43%* *Lockheed F104 (ff 1954) 45%* *McDonnell FH Phantom (ff 1945) 35%* *_Gloster Meteor (ff 1943) 19.75%_* *_DH Vampire (ff 1943) 23%_* *_DH Sea Vixen (ff 1951) 33%_* *_Gloster Javelin (ff 1951) 20%_* A comparison of two particular particularly relevant related mainly militarily aircraft of interesting interest. Gloster Meteor. 3950 Built. 70% did not have ejector seats. In service 1944. 830 accident losses. 436 accident loss fatalities. 20% accident losses. 11% accident loss Fatalities. Lockheed F104. 2578 Built. In service 1958, 14 years after the Meteor. All had ejector seats. 1100 accident losses. 425 accident loss fatalities. 43% accident losses. 17% accident loss Fatalities. Cheers 👍 & 😎 & of course 🙂 indeed. _Toodle_ *PIP* -Old- *_Chaps_* Hope this helps 👍 .. . .. . ... .... . . .... . ..... ...... xcvvvvvvvviix cvvvvvvcvcvv
We believe we can clear up a misunderztandung. That's indeed a good question. Yes, it is correct that of course it is in fact the case that Chief Air Marshall Frederick William Bowhill, Air chief marshal Sir Frederick William Bowhill, GBE, KCB, CMG, DSO & Bar (1 September 1880 - 12 March 1960), a senior commander in the Royal Air Force before and during World War II, of course did not state at anytime that the Gloster Meteor was a lacklustre or dismal aircraft & nobody ever claimed that Gloster engineers tried everything but flying it backwards. Cheers 👍 & 😎 & of course 🙂 indeed. _Toodle_ *PIP* *-Old-* *_Chaps_* Hope this helps 👍 .. . .. . ... .... . . .... . ..... ...... xcvvvvvvvviix cvvvvvvcvcvv
William Bradford was my 13th Great Grand Father.
Another great one, and rightly drawing much deserved attention to the merchant navy and the essential role they played. I had heard that merchant sailors lost pay privileges from the point of the ship's loss, so the sometimes weeks still at sea in desperate conditions awaiting possible rescue was "unpaid overtime". I had a great uncle who was a conscientious objecter who joined the merchant navy and was torpedoed 3 times, twice spending (once more particularly) extensive time before getting picked up.
Great stuff. It's not often I learn about a battle I'd not heard of, especially, embarrassingly one from a well explored period almost on my doorstep. Thank you for enlightening me. Nice, concise but packed with all the useful relevant stuff. Looking forward exploring more from you.
It can be hard to maintain a hopeful or positive out look to be sure.
*_Contrary to various copious & ubiquitous posts regarding accident losses of various UK aircraft._* *As they know, the Sea Vixen & Gloster Meteor were indeed very competent & beautiful aircraft.* _In fact the Meteor was the world's first aircraft to exceed 0.85 on the combined 2 year looks & capability scale for jet fighter aircraft._ _ Yes thats a vood question & it is an undeniable fact that a rather superb Gloster Meteor was the world's first Turboprop aircraft in 1945 & remarkably effective Gloster Meteors set gas turbine aero engine powered aircraft speed records in 1945 & 1946._ *Of course, British military aircraft at the time did not have unusually high accident losses rates.* Of course that is correct, the Gloster Meteor did indeed have a 100% successful 100% combat kill ratio during its operational in service time during WW2. *_For example_* De Havilland Vampire & Sea Vixen & Gloster Meteor accident losses were not high or unusual for fighter aircraft at the time. Non combat phase accident losses % of Aircraft built. The Canadair CL-44 was a turboprop airliner. *_Canadair CL-44 (ff 1959 ) 48%_* *Lockheed XF104 (ff 1954) 100%* *Lockheed P80 (ff 1944) 43%* *Lockheed F104 (ff 1954) 45%* *McDonnell FH Phantom (ff 1945) 35%* *_Gloster Meteor (ff 1943) 19.75%_* *_DH Vampire (ff 1943) 23%_* *_DH Sea Vixen (ff 1951) 33%_* *_Gloster Javelin (ff 1951) 20%_* A comparison of two particular particularly relevant related mainly militarily aircraft of interesting interest. Gloster Meteor. 3950 Built. 70% did not have ejector seats. In service 1944. 830 accident losses. 436 accident loss fatalities. 20% accident losses. 11% accident loss Fatalities. Lockheed F104. 2578 Built. In service 1958, 14 years after the Meteor. All had ejector seats. 1100 accident losses. 425 accident loss fatalities. 43% accident losses. 17% accident loss Fatalities. Cheers 👍 & 😎 & of course 🙂 indeed. _Toodle_ *PIP* -Old- *_Chaps_* Hope this helps 👍 .. . .. . ... .... . . .... . ..... ...... xcvvvvvvvviix cvvvvvvcvcvv
What is worse than war?
Girl ought escape to America now!!
Pomp oh tox !!
Really enjoyed this👍
It’s kind of hard to take the allegories to colonialism seriously, especially nowadays since we know a lot of the "uncomfortable realities" about European colonialism are either half truths or straight up lies. So it makes sense that modern adaptations don’t include them since the old European empires are practically gone so propaganda slandering them is a mute point🤷🏻♂️
This is one of my favourite videos on your channel
We love your videos and have even bought your book. If I may suggest a topic. My great grandmother was born in Wentworth, her father was listed on the 1851 census as a gardener born in Long Thorpe Cambridgeshire. Research shows many of his relatives worked at Wentworth Woodhouse and it’s assumed he did as well. The wonderful book Black Diamonds by Catherine Bailey solved the mystery of why he moved to Yorkshire, a tranfere from Milton Hall near Long Thorpe owned by the son of the owner of Wentworth Woodhouse Earl Fitzwilliamaiam I’m sure you could make a brilliant You Tube video about the Big House and the Fitzwilliam dynasty.
At the time of 1381 the hierarchy of the church like Sudbury were very much involved in politics , as they remained in to this day sitting in the House Of Lords . He was advocating the unfair Poll Tax and was rightly seen as the " Peasants " enemy . Of course tithes were further burdening the poorer people . Ironically it was the King himself , Henry Viii , who destroyed much of the power and wealth of the church . His reformation was not really about doctrine but just a way for Henry to get rich . It's quite well known that he preferred the catholic liturgy .
Wycliffe should be more famous . Most of the reform ideas were taken up by Luther years later . Luther turned out to be a reactionary in fact . Being in latin the clergy was able to subvert the true teaching of the Gospel and make their own alternative narrative and lifestyle . Amazingly even though people can mostly read , at least in the West . Christian groups still follow a right wing political agenda ; completely alien to Christs teachings . John Bull was certainly influential in the Peasant's Revolt and he was influenced by Lollards . Later we have the Levellers in the time of Cromwells take over . Of course he may have been willing to kill the king but he didn't want equality . Of course the Acts of the Apostles ; clearly show early christian practice a sort of communal lifestyle with no hierarchy .
Informative as always.
Teddy's had some work done on his nose. Don't sweat it, Teddy. So has half of Hollywood!
Thanks Cath. Good little presentation.
So interesting, there could be a video about each of those objects.
I would love to see more of the diary, its so rare to get a glimpse into regular people's lives in the 19th century. if I'm ever in the UK I will try to give the museum a visit. Hi from Canada!
This was very interesting! I sent the video to my mum and she thinks one of the cases of the threads may have been one she donated to the museum a while back 😄
Thank you from New Zealand a very interesting video
Fantastic video.Been to skipton many times, and never been in the craven museum,but definitely will visit next time 👍🏼
:D :D :D
So many Northern workers supported the Slaves , despite losing their livelihood due to the American Civil War cotton shortages .
Once cycled through Skipton on a bike ride from London to Edinburgh . Wish I had known about the Museum would have looked in .
Great video! Thank you! Regards from Canada 🇨🇦
This video is insane! I love it, something that BBC could show! I cannot wait for more 🙂
Aww thank you! 🥰🥰
Coooool! 👍🏻
Teddy survived because of a diet of marmalade sandwiches,. Great upload, more more
That snaky musical instrument is called a Serpent. Really. No kidding.
True
Why are their no girls like this where I live 😢
A'reyt Catherine. Interesting tales from Craven, land of my ancestors.
It is a well known fact that Teddy Bears are splendid swimmers
What did the British ever do for the Romans! …. Great documentary as well.
I love the way you made Ted's ship illustration bob up and down with the waves