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Gloucester Air Disaster
The terrifying day a plane crashed onto a Gloucester house. Residents and children in a nearby school had a miracle escape, but pilots were killed in the spectacular and tragic accident over 60 years ago.
In this video I'll trace the history of this infamous yet tragic event.
00:00 Intro
01:10 Vickers Varsity
01:42 The Crew
02:04 Flight Schedule
02:34 The Accident
05:25 Wye Aftermath
07:56 Outro
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Exploring SS Great Britain | Bristol
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SS Great Britain is a museum ship and former passenger steamship that was advanced for her time. She was the largest passenger ship in the world from 1845 to 1854. She was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859), for the Great Western Steamship Company's transatlantic service between Bristol and New York City. While other ships had been built of iron or equipped with a screw propeller, ...
Exploring UK's First Tourist Destination
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Symonds Yat turned out the be the perfect place to base ourselves for a 4 night stay and explore Wye Valley and beyond. With it's picturesque location it's no wonder this was the location of the UK's first Tourist Destination. In 1745 a rector from Ross-on-Wye, Dr John Egerton, was the first to build a boat especially to take his guests on excursions down the Wye. Why not join us as we explore ...
Parliament Tour and meeting Alex Chalk, Cheltenham MP
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In January 2023 I took a trip from Cheltenham to meet Alex Chalk, Cheltenham MP along with 30 other guests. Not only did we get the opportunity to ask Alex questions but also take a tour of Parliament. This is something I've never done but would highly recommend it. During our meeting with Alex he told several stories including the time Boris Johnson came to Cheltenham in order to provide suppo...
Canal walk to Uk's largest Ship Graveyard | River Severn
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Teresa and I took a lovely peaceful walk along the Gloucester to Sharpness Canal looking to visit the Purton Hulks discovering the history of the area and learning about the Rail bridge disaster. The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal is a ship canal in the west of England, between Gloucester and Sharpness; for much of its length it runs close to the tidal River Severn. The Purton Hulks or Purton S...
Forest of Dean | Puzzlewood Magical Forest
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Puzzlewood is a unique and magical ancient woodland in The Forest of Dean just outside Coleford. You can explore a mile of pathways winding through deep gulley’s of moss covered rocks, over wooden bridges and through fantastic tree and rock formations. What is the magic of Puzzlewood? Puzzlewood is a maze of pathways winding between moss covered rocks and gulley over twisted Yew tree roots, ric...
Cotswold Gin and Whisky Tour | What to do when it rains in The Cotswolds
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When it rains in the Cotswolds its always good to have a plan B. This was ours having to cancel a planned activity due to the poor weather. So instead we headed to the Cotswold Distillery for a Gin and Whisky Tour. Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the distillery been lovingly crafting delicious, award-winning Cotswold Gin and Whisky since 2...
Sri Lankan street food, did we enjoy it ? | The Coconut Tree
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This is our first restaurant review 'of sorts'. I say that because I don't think anyone can truly review a restaurant. However, we can show you our experience and provide background. The Coconut Tree was restaurant was born in Cheltenham, from a a group of Sri Lankan friends and family brought together by a vision of bringing Sri Lankan eats to communities across the world. In January Teresa an...
Knife Crime UK | Knife Angel | Remembering those lost to Knife Crime
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The 27-foot-high sculpture, made from over 100,000 seized blades is on display at Gloucester in February 2023 as part of its National Anti-Violence Tour. It was created to highlight the negative effects of violent and aggressive behaviour. Not only does it act as a catalyst for turning the tide on such behaviour, it also acts as a beautiful memorial designed to celebrate lives lost through thes...
Uk Ruined Castle | Goodrich Castle | Herefordshire
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Goodrich Castle is a Norman medieval castle ruin north of the village of Goodrich in Herefordshire, England, controlling a key location between Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye. It was praised by William Wordsworth as the "noblest ruin in Herefordshire" and is considered by historian Adrian Pettifer to be the "most splendid in the county, and one of the best examples of English military architecture". ...
Exploring Gloucestershire and The Cotswolds | Mike and Teresa Explore
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Exploring Gloucestershire and The Cotswolds | Mike and Teresa Explore
Scrooge Lived in Gloucester ?
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James (Jemmy) Wood (7 October 1756 - 20 April 1836) was the owner of the Gloucester Old Bank who became nationally known as "The Gloucester Miser". His wealth of around £900,000 was stated at the time to have made him "the richest commoner in His Majesty's dominions". But was the character of Scrooge based on James Wood ? If so the people of Gloucester have a closer connection to Scrooge than t...
Gloucester Cathedral | Christmas Extravaganza 2022
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Everything looks and feels just a bit more beautiful after dark in the Cathedral at this time of year. So I went to enjoy the decorated Cathedral by night with live music provided by our Cathedral musicians and friends. What a fantastic experience it was took. They even kept the prices the same as last year, only £5 for an adult.
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail | A fun day out ?
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Located in the heart of the Forest of Dean. This unique 4 mile trail is home to 16 permanent pieces of artwork and is free to walk. The art is reflective of the forest and it's history with well marked footpaths. The trail starts from the Beechenhurst carpark and cafe (GL16 7EJ), it is pay and display although the trail itself is free, however, we started a little way down the road from a free ...
Sudeley Castle | Spectacle of Light 2022 - Review
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We experience Sudeley Castle's Spectacle of light, exploring the magical after-dark experience now in its 7th Year and follow the new illuminated trail around the beautiful castle grounds. Enjoying the wonderful music as we discover each new secret of this romantic environment. Having plenty of mulled wine on our journey but before finish we'll let you know if we think its value for money. Havi...
Gloucestershire Best Views From Above in 4k
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Gloucestershire Best Views From Above in 4k
Raglan Castle | Exploring Monmouthshire Wales
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Raglan Castle | Exploring Monmouthshire Wales
Quick Channel Update
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Quick Channel Update
Shrewsbury Town, Ghost Walk.
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Shrewsbury Town, Ghost Walk.
Searching for Jack The Ripper in the Cotswolds
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Searching for Jack The Ripper in the Cotswolds
Our Gloucester Prison Tour was SHOCKING !!!!
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Our Gloucester Prison Tour was SHOCKING !!!!
Tintern Abbey in South Wales - Should you visit ?
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Tintern Abbey in South Wales - Should you visit ?
Dowdeswell Reservoir - Cheltenham
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Dowdeswell Reservoir - Cheltenham
Gloucester Festival | Best time to visit Gloucester ?
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Gloucester Festival | Best time to visit Gloucester ?
Chipping Campden and Dover's Hill | Cotswold Way Trail
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Chipping Campden and Dover's Hill | Cotswold Way Trail
Skyfall - The Film Orchestra
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Skyfall - The Film Orchestra
Best Fantasy Festival Location ?
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Best Fantasy Festival Location ?
In search of Iron-age Hill Fort | Old Sodbury | The Cotswold way
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In search of Iron-age Hill Fort | Old Sodbury | The Cotswold way
Gloucester Cathedral, why you should visit.
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Gloucester Cathedral, why you should visit.
Cotswold Way Walks | Stanton and Snowshill
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Cotswold Way Walks | Stanton and Snowshill

Komentáře

  • @Longinus-fe9tu
    @Longinus-fe9tu Před 4 hodinami

    Part of the prison is now being converted into flats.

  • @haroldpearson6025
    @haroldpearson6025 Před 26 dny

    Very important to all railway enthusiasts is that engines are called Locomotives, not "trains" trains are the carriages that are pulled by the locomotives or engines, just as the "train" behind a wedding dress.

  • @marciloni12
    @marciloni12 Před měsícem

    What a beautiful place!!❤💦

  • @Me-gs1mp
    @Me-gs1mp Před měsícem

    I was one of the girls on the field

  • @stevesewful
    @stevesewful Před 2 měsíci

    well done. very informative.

  • @mdjahiralimondal
    @mdjahiralimondal Před 2 měsíci

    Join Namaz, ISLAM🕋 Peace will occupied you by ALLAH ALLAH Bless you ❤❤ Pray for all and Me ❤

  • @Gareth-en3jx
    @Gareth-en3jx Před 2 měsíci

    The incident at the Railway Station to which you refer occurred on January 8, 1887 in the station yard. At about 3.30 p.m., William Heath (69) was searching for a cab, when the veranda over the cab stand was torn away from the wall under the weight of snow, and he was killed on the spot. The cab men had moved away from the stand owing to the danger. However, one cab was badly damaged and the horse slightly hurt. The entrance to the station was at platform level at this time, and the yard sloped up to the station frontage on made up ground which was excavated in 1902 in connection with the station enlargement works. The roof that spanned the platforms in 1887 did not collapse and kill William Heath. The present day veranda roof on platform three dates from 1924.

    • @MikeandTeresaExplore
      @MikeandTeresaExplore Před 2 měsíci

      Hi, thanks for those details. M&T

    • @Gareth-en3jx
      @Gareth-en3jx Před 2 měsíci

      @@MikeandTeresaExplore Hi, normally I would check the details by reference to the Shrewsbury Chronicle reports of the incident. However, an internet search has caused me to revise my comment, it appears that William Heath was searching for a cab, and not on his way to the station.

  • @margerozum5010
    @margerozum5010 Před 3 měsíci

    Beautiful cathedral and a wonderful and informative video.

  • @ianmccaughan7121
    @ianmccaughan7121 Před 4 měsíci

    This is the first ,I have seen of yours .Brilliant. thanks .

  • @nazilannorainbtmazlanmazla4281

    Keep it up bro! You can make it love it 🥰

  • @alastairjamesinsurancebrok5732

    Hi I am the boy that gave you the picture of your sweet dog Riley. I’ve watched your Forest Of Dean video; I loved it. Please could you give me a shoutout in your next video.👍🙂

    • @MikeandTeresaExplore
      @MikeandTeresaExplore Před 4 měsíci

      Of course loved your drawing it’s handing on our fridge. Lovely to meet you and your family. M&T

  • @pianoalien
    @pianoalien Před 4 měsíci

    Great video.. Good luck

  • @dianneatfeld687
    @dianneatfeld687 Před 4 měsíci

    What a beautiful tour, thank you.

  • @richardashby8666
    @richardashby8666 Před 4 měsíci

    Beautiful railway from my old neck of the woods.

  • @richardsoper777
    @richardsoper777 Před 5 měsíci

    So many exciting things to do in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

  • @trainspotterlive2133
    @trainspotterlive2133 Před 5 měsíci

    I am going there on Saturday

  • @marbudlipon8393
    @marbudlipon8393 Před 5 měsíci

    So beautiful and grand... If only it could be restored

  • @dr.parveenakter6184
    @dr.parveenakter6184 Před 6 měsíci

    Hi, I really like the way you captured and explained the place. Specially the walking at the end ….❤ Best wishes….

  • @decoman100
    @decoman100 Před 6 měsíci

    great video thanks

  • @decoman100
    @decoman100 Před 6 měsíci

    czcams.com/video/4KPwa6qqSdo/video.html

  • @johncubby7799
    @johncubby7799 Před 7 měsíci

    Bristol Brittany?

  • @mehitabel6564
    @mehitabel6564 Před 8 měsíci

    Beautiful cathedral and great introduction to it. We live about 30 minutes down the road from it, so have visited fairly often, it is one of my favourites. Reason Six would be the excellent acoustics, and if anyone can manage it, I recommend combining your visit with a music event. We attended a Welsh Male Voice choir there some years ago, the sound was spectacular.

    • @MikeandTeresaExplore
      @MikeandTeresaExplore Před 8 měsíci

      Hi thanks for your lovely comments. Yes it does have fantastic acoustics. We once met Charity Qiun in the cathedral, she taught Ed Sheeran hope to sing and she did a very short performance in Lady Chapel. Gloucester Cathedral - Featuring Charity Quin czcams.com/video/AQ1k0VI5s0s/video.html

  • @yugioh12fan
    @yugioh12fan Před 8 měsíci

    The Jeremy Corbyn clip "who are you?" is actually on YT. Classic parliament banter.

  • @newpersonatuni
    @newpersonatuni Před 9 měsíci

    Never seen a car park? Whereabouts is it? Can see a bit of on road past dunkertons... Infront of a gate going into the woods

    • @MikeandTeresaExplore
      @MikeandTeresaExplore Před 8 měsíci

      It’s on the right after Koloshi if you’re leaving Cheltenham. maps.app.goo.gl/twLTHRCHZW3iXghe9?g_st=ic

    • @newpersonatuni
      @newpersonatuni Před 8 měsíci

      @@MikeandTeresaExplore ah lovely thank you

  • @pradyumn2453
    @pradyumn2453 Před 9 měsíci

    ..

  • @johnharlock
    @johnharlock Před 9 měsíci

    Lovely video - very moving. My late mother, Christine Harlock (then Leslie) was a sergeant in the intelligence corps at Bletchley Park, in traffic analysis, attached to Hut Six, in 1944/45. Her husband-to-be, Commander Mark Harlock was in HMS Vigilant on Russian Convoy in 1944, then the Far East in 1945. They were married in 1952 and in 1958 Dad went to work in the Middle East Section of GCHQ, by now having moved from Bletchley to Cheltenham. As a large family, we knew nothing of Mum's wartime work until the 1990s and even then she was very cagey about saying anything. What a generation that was! Thanks for another great video.

    • @MikeandTeresaExplore
      @MikeandTeresaExplore Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks for your comments and what great background story. Did your mum know your Dad in 1944 or did they meet later ? M&T

    • @johnharlock
      @johnharlock Před 9 měsíci

      @@MikeandTeresaExplore No they didn't know each other then as Dad was Australian; they only met in 1951 when he was on leave in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, at one of the beautiful houses for officers on leave from the Dominions. They met on the tennis courts! Thanks again for your great videos - beautifully edited😄.

  • @mw8653
    @mw8653 Před 9 měsíci

    Just got tickets for 2023 display £48 for 2 of us ouch! too much really, and lunch at the Lion Inn just up the road in Winchcombe a birthday treat for my wife, nice video by the way it does look good

    • @MikeandTeresaExplore
      @MikeandTeresaExplore Před 9 měsíci

      Yes it is a tad expensive, but we hope you have a great time. It will be a great birthday treat for your wife. M&T

  • @robnewman6101
    @robnewman6101 Před 9 měsíci

    British Railway Movies. The Titfield Thunderbolt 1952. The Great Train Robbery 1963. The Railway Children 1970 & 2000. Thomas and the Magic Railroad 2000.

  • @bavanakaash.s8136
    @bavanakaash.s8136 Před 10 měsíci

    Tintern Abbey by William Wordsworth 😍 now i mesmerized to see the video lub from tamilnadu,India 😍

  • @ScotlandFarAndNear
    @ScotlandFarAndNear Před 10 měsíci

    Thank for sharing this story I never heard about before! 👍👍

  • @travelhappywithhoward
    @travelhappywithhoward Před 10 měsíci

    Great video. Lovely part of the country. Somewhere I must visit now, after watching this......

    • @MikeandTeresaExplore
      @MikeandTeresaExplore Před 10 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed it yes you should visit. If you want info on the cottage we had Teresa can send u details. M&T

  • @Millionaire-Paul
    @Millionaire-Paul Před 10 měsíci

    New subscriber Millionaire Paul here and loving your channel, you should definitely make more like this imo. Looking forward to seeing more 👋

    • @MikeandTeresaExplore
      @MikeandTeresaExplore Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks Paul. Great to see you both can’t wait for the next catch up M&T

  • @mylearnings3296
    @mylearnings3296 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome video. We are planning to travel by bus from Gloucester to Coleford boarding route 23 as we don’t have a car. Should we get down at Crossroads?

    • @MikeandTeresaExplore
      @MikeandTeresaExplore Před 11 měsíci

      Hi to be honest am not sure. Best reach out to Puzzlewood they should be able to advise.

    • @mylearnings3296
      @mylearnings3296 Před 11 měsíci

      Thanks @@MikeandTeresaExplore I did visit last week. Took the route 23 bus from Gloucester, got down at Mikwall (at the Corner Store) and it was a 10-min walk, so all good. Hope it might be useful for others who want to get there who don't have a car

  • @weirdwonderful-23
    @weirdwonderful-23 Před 11 měsíci

    tintern abbey by william wordsworth but to experience his feelings and emotions we must first have a look on this marvelous place to understand how he was actually feeling on that date 😊

  • @robnewman6101
    @robnewman6101 Před 11 měsíci

    I have a Hardback Book called The Railway Policeman. The Story of the Constable on the Track. By J. R. WHITBREAD.

  • @robnewman6101
    @robnewman6101 Před 11 měsíci

    I have a Hardback DORLING KINDERSLEY DK EYEWITNESS GUIDES Book of TRAIN. Discover the story of railways - from the days of steam to the high - speed, sophisticated trains of today. In association with THE NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM.

  • @cassandra2249
    @cassandra2249 Před rokem

    I visited this beautiful cathedral with my darling, who has since passed on. So glad I got to see this gorgeous place with him.

  • @jeahavvalentin980
    @jeahavvalentin980 Před rokem

    Jemmy Wood is my idol and I'm the exact same way just like him because I'm a miser too but a New York American version of Jemmy Wood/Ebenezer Scrooge

  • @acharyarupa
    @acharyarupa Před rokem

    We have Tintern Abbey by William Wordsworth in our syllabus 😊 love from India❤

  • @themoonwiththesunglasses4547

    Is this footage real?or just edited em up

  • @geraldstiling3735
    @geraldstiling3735 Před rokem

    Is RR Martin ⚔️ going place a cease and desist order.Striking, piece but really pointless 🤦(sorry). It won't stop people carrying knives. You have to spend💷 money and give young people a future🎓💡

  • @geraldstiling3735
    @geraldstiling3735 Před rokem

    . The root cause is youth disenchantment☹️ Offer young people a way out of proverty.🎓👨‍💻put 💷 money into saving peoples future.✨📝💷

  • @richardshelton1205
    @richardshelton1205 Před rokem

    There’s nothing scary about that place but only the people in there

  • @IamaDutch-Kiwi
    @IamaDutch-Kiwi Před rokem

    Well documented Mike. Such a tragic accident. I'm always a bit hessitent about watching plane accident videos as I fly so high in that sky. You told the story very well. 👌🇳🇱🙋‍♀🇳🇿

  • @nalin8182
    @nalin8182 Před rokem

    Enjoyed your beautiful vlogging with storytelling. Food looks delicious and mouthwatering. Much love ❤️ all the way from Colombo Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 .

  • @boldthug3743
    @boldthug3743 Před rokem

    Magnificent Poem by William Wordsworth ❤

  • @mykindoftime
    @mykindoftime Před rokem

    No wonder William Wordsworth came up with one of the best poems ever written at this breathtaking place, love from India <3

  • @swethaswetha6475
    @swethaswetha6475 Před rokem

    Nice video mam from India ... Enjoy & keep rocking 👍

  • @Kimspics59
    @Kimspics59 Před rokem

    Wow Mike & Teresa, A thought-provoking, informative article full of history. This is a fantastic video. What a fantastic story about The Varsity, such a shame about the pilots. Great video about the Gloucester air disaster x💕👌🏻

  • @westcountrywanderings

    This was your finest video to date Mike and Teresa. Brilliant piece of Gloucestershire history brought to life. Excellently executed and well edited. Tremendous! Take care, Paul

    • @MikeandTeresaExplore
      @MikeandTeresaExplore Před rokem

      Thanks Paul, really pleased you enjoyed it so much. Looking to do more of these in the future. M&T