BONSALL: Derbyshire Dales Parish #1 of 109
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- čas přidán 11. 06. 2021
- Ok everybody, I have a brand new COUNTY for you today. This is TVI's first foray into the wonderful East Midlands beauty that is DERBYSHIRE! More specifically, Derbyshire Dales which in terms of parishes, is by far the largest district with a total of 109. We've got to start somewhere and I think I might have been hard pushed to find anywhere quite like this village to kick it all off.
Lead mining in Derbyshire is not uncommon, but here in an area surrounded by so wonderful scenery, you will find one of the most famous lead mines, Beans and Bacon, which is on the moor that takes it's name from the village. The lead mines are just one of the features in and around this village that make it special. The fountains are certainly another of these, then there's a market cross (despite the village never ever having a market!). How about the lane that was renewed with steps by German POWs?
There's some interesting events that take place in this village as well. Whilst we've encountered Well Dressing before (In Penistone), we've never come across anywhere yet that holds an annual carnival, and certainly not anywhere that has a firework display. You have to stand in awe though of maybe the craziest event that's ever been though of which too has a home here - the World Championships of Hen Racing! You'd better believe that the locals train their hens all year round for that!
On the quirky side, there's a little bit of a rivalry between here and a neighbouring village over a wooden carving known as "T'Owd Man", and the argument is whether or not it belongs to Wirksworth, or to this village. Personally I know which side of the argument I fall down on, but I'm not at liberty to say here! You can make your own minds up on that one!
You can also sit back and enjoy perhaps one of the loveliest villages I've been to so far, basked as it was in the late May sunshine, this was a corker, and if the rest of Derbyshire Dales is like this, we're in for a treat every time I come to the district. Enjoy the parish of BONSALL.
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My name is Andy. I am armed with a car, a GoPro and an unhealthy amount of time on my hands.
Join me as I try to visit every single parish in the district of Derbyshire Dales. There are 109. Here's the FIRST one - Bonsall.
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Well Dressing:
www.madeinderbyshire.org/event...
Fountains:
www.andrewsgen.com/photo/derb...
Cascades:
cascadesgardens.com/garden-to...
Wesleyan Chapel:
www.bonsallvillage.org/2-uncat...
War Memorial:
derbyshirewarmemorials.com/dd...
Bus times:
bustimes.org/services/216-mat...
St James':
www.britainexpress.com/counti...
Zoopla:
www.zoopla.co.uk/house-prices...
T'Owd Man:
www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/ho...
Park Bottom:
www.change.org/p/bonsall-vill...
Hollies Farm:
www.holliesfarmplantcentre.co.uk/
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BONSALL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- . Slaley is a gorgeous place and the most famous UFO footage the world has seen came from a lady living there.
- James Bond and Fanny Slack are both residents in the graveyard.
- A squadron of Red Barrows are based in Bonsall and have performed all over Derbyshire and the Midlands at carnivals, fetes and music festivals as well as at RAF Scampton.
Sharon seems like a very credible woman, too! I am visiting the area soon; thank you for your brill video!
Lovely to see the village where my ancestors lived and in fact distant relatives I believe remain there. The Millward family.
I lived there as a child up Arter hill and behind the Cross. Grandad was blacksmith there.
Fantastic video, thank you ❤ you’ve taken me right to the home of my ancestors, the Twigg family, who owned Sycamore House, Townhead. It was in the family for going on two hundred years. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
Ahhh, I live in Bonsall and must say you have captured our village beautifully.
I will say we are very protective over T’owd man of “Bonsall”
I can believe that, Cath who helped me with this one said that Derbyshire folks are so very chatty and friendly. She isn't wrong! Everyone was great :D
Super lucky to live in such a beautiful place, I love it in bonsall,
What a stunning village..
My idea of what English village ...
Like stepping into the past...❤
More Derbyshire Dales coming in the new year!
I think it's just a matter of time and you will have many many more views and subscribers. Love your videos mate!
I hope so too!
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James Bond and Fanny Slack are both residents in the graveyard
A squadron of Red Barrows are based in Bonsall and have performed all over Derbyshire and the midlands at carnivals, fetes and music festivals and at RAF Scampton
I shall sue all that thanks! :D