NEW Coast of Northumberland Episode 2 BLYTH
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- čas přidán 4. 02. 2023
- This is the beginning of the actual journey north up the Northumberland Coast and the journey begins in Blyth. We look at the towns origins and its history to the present day. The content in this programme is general to appeal to all viewers local or not. Please feel free to leave a comment below if you wish to add some knowledge of your own which will enhance the information presented in the film. Enjoy..................
Thank you so much Jon. I've been saving this one because I knew it would bring up so many memories and emotions. I lost my front teeth playing tiggy at the battery. Ridley Park had the biggest, most dangerous, slide I've ever seen in a council park. As a child it was a daunting prospect. I remember the bombsites well even 20 years after the war. I watched the old pit heap get turned into the new golf course. I can still hear the sound of the foghorn lulling me to sleep at night.
I sailed in and out of Blyth during the early sixties on a ship called the Storrington . We loaded coal for power stations in the south of England. Your history video was very informative and brought back many memories. Thank you.
Thank you Dennis for sharing that, Im pleased it helped bring back good memories for you. Please subscribe if you havent already done so. Best wishes Jon
Very informative Jon........didn't realise Blyth was a big ship building town!
Thanks Stephen, yes it was and some important ships built there too! Hope you enjoy the rest of the series and the rest of the channel. Best wishes Jon
Brilliant. Loved the stirring music over the dramatic drone footage. Thanks for letting me tag along and be part of something you've worked so hard on and must be very proud of. Long may you continue. 💪
Thanks bud and thanks again for your assistance, Lots more to do.
Thanks for sharing , How beautiful is England and the views of the drone. I would like to be there
Thank you Carol, remind me where you are in the world again? Best wishes Jon
What a handsome video, regards from county durham
Hi David watch the new series, episode 1 was released yesterday. The series is looking at The Durham, Tyne and Wear coast this time. If you can subscribe to see all the content on the channel. Thanks and Best wishes Jon
I'm Blyth born and bred but have lived away for 30 years. always love coming back to visit family. Your video has brought back so many memories and surprisingly also told about parts of its history I never knew. looking forward to watching your other videos.
Many thanks for your comments, enjoy the rest of my films and lots of new stuff coming this year. Best wishes Jon
Thank you for this video, I have lived in Blyth my whole life and have only recently become interested in it history. I work outside of Blyth and people often look down their nose when I mention it, which is an unfortunate effect of the downturn in the 80s and 90s. Blyth is emblematic of the UKs move away from industry and was left to rot for many years, sadly even people from Blyth often are quick to bash it because they don't know their history but videos like this help. If the North East is proud of it's industrial history then it must be proud of Blyth as it played a significant part for such a small town. With the new railway being built I think it's future is a commuter town and it will never return to the heights of the previous century but there is a lot look back on with pride here, sod what anyone else thinks.
Thanks for your comments and insight. I too lived in Blyth in the mid 80's and share you views. I was determined to give it its rightful place on our fabulous coast. Best wishes Jon
Very interesting John ,, Thankyou very much 👍👍🙏🙏
Thank you next one in the next few weeks
Thank you so much. 👍 Very interesting and what a beautiful light you have over there 🤩
Thanks Caroline, YES we have amazing light here many photographers and painters have used it for inspiration including LS Lowry and the great William Turner to name but a few. Its due to our latitude north and the way the light is refracted through the sea air. I started life as a painter and migrated through photography to video. You should come and visit.
You certainly give me the envy to visit and I will seriously consider it!
I must say a big thanks! I once was from cow pen blyth many a moon ago! I miss the town and the good people! And your blogs have given me a little glow! Thank you! Keep up the good work!
Thank you very much. Now Im retired making these films is my passion so as long as there are stories to tell I will go on making them. Best wishes Jon ....... ps what is it you do?
Cracking video, they’ve not long found an Iron Age settlement where they’re putting in our long awaited train station.
Thank you for the info good to hear
How you weren't frozen to death is beyond me ,lovely history vidio, I enjoy all your history videos and hope you make many more
Thank you Ruth, I was frozen to the bone it was a -6 windchill !!! There will be many more coming through the course of this year. Next one will be up in a few weeks, keep watching, best wishes Jon
Toasty day, We’re nails in Blyth 😂
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Many thanks for a brilliant very informative video. We have a particular interest in Blyth but as yet have not paid a visit. Our loss.
Glad you enjoyed it and hope you will continue to enjoy the rest of the series. Best wishes Jon
Thanks Jo, We are moving to Blyth June 24. Cant wait.
If you want to meet up for a coffee let me know, best wishes Jon
@@jonimrye5722 Will do, all the best.
Very nice video, thanks.
Many thanks
Great video
Hi Paola thanks for watching
Great video.. thanks for sharing.
Thanks Vi (alright to call you that????)
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Great info thanks
Thanks Stephen hope you enjoy the rest of the channel content. Best wishes Jon
Hi Jon, great video, plenty of history i had no idea of.We had 10 days in Northumberland mid August, stayed in a terrace house in New Biggin. Blyth was a great place, Swam in the sea, saw massive ships come in & the lovely park. People were friendly enough too😊. Cheers from West Yorkshire 👍
Thanks Grant pleased you enjoyed the episode and pleased you had a nice holiday. You will enjoy the rest of the series 12 in all. 11 are already posted and episode 12 will be up by the end of this month. If you are subscribed you can check out the Yorkshire coast I produced last year too. Best wishes Jon
Brilliant episode Jon 😊. The drone footage is awesome and definitely adds an extra dimension to the films. Keep up the excellent work 😊
Thanks Dave your continued support is always appreciated
Excellent Jon, thank you.
Thanks Carole hope you enjoy the rest of the series. The last episode (12) will be released on friday at 6pm. Best wishes Jon
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They get more dramatic as we come north hope you continue to enjoy
One correction. The 'new' railway station was more central on Regent Street, roughly in the bottom left hand quadrant of Morrisons car park if viewed from Regent Street today. In the photo you use, Regent Street would run parallel to the front of the building with the entrance and clock on it. The street running up the left hand side of the building is Station Street.
Thanks for that info, its always appreciated when I have a local expert to help. Best wishes Jon
Great video but the photos of Ark Royal are Ark 3, Blyth built Ark 2. Also the power station the figures are for individual units it had 8 in total for 1850MW for about 20 years it was the most efficient station in the UK.
Many thanks for your comments and input. At the time of production the Ark Royal pics were all that were available to me, so rather than have nothing I felt it gave people the idea and marked the historic occasion. Your info on the power station helps to describe how iconic it was in its time. thanks again, best wishes Jon
Great video and very interesting.
My friend lives in Blyth I wonder how much she knows about the history.
Just out of interest why are you not wearing a coat? It's not exactly known for being warm on the North East coast.
Thanks for your comments (love the spelling of your name btw) The reason I dont wear a coat on camera is because it looks naff and amatuerish. Presentation is important to be taken seriously. Each year I purchase a different outfit for my camera appearances so the presentation is uniform and professional. I normally dont start filming until the spring when its warmer but because this series has so much content I needed to start asap. I hope that fully answers your question and thankyou for showing your concern for my welfare, best wishes Jon x
Blyth is not the same as it was .Closed shops and very little to do. They've closed the Keel Row shopping centre and it's being demolished so all of the shops inside are gone.
Yes I know, someone is moving there from the south on the back of watching my programme, I feel guilty! Cant remember what is replacing the Keel Row now, I was told but Ive forgotten. Blyth was run down when I lived there in the 80's but when you are making programmes you have to find whats best about it otherwise people get upset. Hope you are enjoying the current series? Best wishes Jon
Please speak a bit faster i am dislexic but u have me falling asleep i am lnterested in what u have to say geoff
I speak slowly and clearly to suit ALL my watchers. A great many of my supporters are from other countries and it allows them to enjoy the content as well.