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  • As winter sets in, the three farm dwellers must look further afield to earn money. Peter and Alex fish for crabs while Ruth hires herself out for domestic work. Ruth rides a bicycle and tries period cleaning techniques, including early vacuum cleaners. They separate growing calves from their mothers. Peter finds out how leather is made. They celebrate Christmas modestly, as poor farmers might have, and listen to a Methodist Christmas message.
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Komentáře • 873

  • @dashacasciero5371
    @dashacasciero5371 Před 3 lety +360

    Ruth cackling as she flies past a doorway on a bicycle...you have no idea how much I needed that... Remember joy? Happiness? Yea, me neither... But Ruth reminded me...

    • @shannonrobinson262
      @shannonrobinson262 Před 3 lety +7

      I feel this joy every time I see new seedlings in my garden. I get giddy. Drives my kids nuts, if you go by their attitudes, but they love me. They help plant seeds with me. Teenagers.
      Ruth does find the joy in her day to day.

    • @kathychildress18
      @kathychildress18 Před 2 lety +2

      She always reminded me of the wicked witch of the west & cackling on that bike did it.

    • @akindofmagick
      @akindofmagick Před 2 lety +1

      I desperately want Ruth’s job!!

    • @rogerauger7766
      @rogerauger7766 Před 2 lety +4

      That is why I enjoy watching her. She is a joy to watch. :)

    • @traceymatzen4837
      @traceymatzen4837 Před rokem +3

      Watching these shows has helped me appreciate the easy living we have in modern times but still theres a part of me that longs for the simplicity of those days. Good hard work and the outdoors, nothing quite like it. Not one cell phone in sight

  • @Lady_Chalk
    @Lady_Chalk Před 4 lety +1228

    Ruth is just livin her best life all during this series, isn’t she?

    • @ieatplastic1756
      @ieatplastic1756 Před 3 lety +76

      She’s just vibing.

    • @mikepellerin4611
      @mikepellerin4611 Před 3 lety +107

      Ruth is like your favorite Aunt who always had something fun to do, make or cook, when you came to visit. I was lucky to grow up with a few Ruth's and some Peter's and Alex's.

    • @ekdaufin1485
      @ekdaufin1485 Před 3 lety +40

      I LOVE her enthusiasm!

    • @GrizleTheStick
      @GrizleTheStick Před 3 lety +57

      She's let's me believe they're really back in time. We love Ruth

    • @janedoe9421
      @janedoe9421 Před 3 lety +24

      I totally admire her!!

  • @Nexus-6
    @Nexus-6 Před 3 lety +315

    Haha Ruth is delightful. The way she was excitedly laughing when she got on the bicycle. She's such a joyful person. 😊

    • @ehixxz
      @ehixxz Před 3 lety +3

      Ngl, I think if I saw Ruth like that on a bike back in the day.... I’d probably think she’s a witch 😂😂

    • @ashleelarsen5002
      @ashleelarsen5002 Před 2 lety +1

      She's one of a kind : )

    • @moniqueputvain-dunn5239
      @moniqueputvain-dunn5239 Před 2 lety

      O
      Okooookkmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmkoook

    • @flowerpower3618
      @flowerpower3618 Před rokem +3

      Yes, however if was was able to live somewhere that gorgeous I’d be happy too. City life sucks

  • @AnakinTheWeird
    @AnakinTheWeird Před 2 lety +115

    The random folks they get for these shows are just as great as the hosts. You can take one quick glance at Bill and know his family's had saltwater in their veins for generations. He's dripping with authenticity. Same with the basket maker and the butcher. And that church scene at the end. Ngl it was kinda touching to see that one guy so happy to have his childhood chapel being used again to do an old timey Christmas service. And all that's just the stuff from this one episode! Every episode of all these farm series is full of stuff like this!

  • @hannahbrown2728
    @hannahbrown2728 Před rokem +10

    When they made a jab at Bills boat the subtle, polite fury on his face had me cracking me up. He looked so like "Bitch did you just shit-talk my dingy?"

  • @guacamolly_
    @guacamolly_ Před 4 lety +570

    It's so cute how Ruth gets so excited! Like a little kid in a playground😂 Her passion and energy makes it all more interesting and fun

    • @gailhandschuh1138
      @gailhandschuh1138 Před 4 lety +6

      As a true historian Ruth is very knowledgeable about the past ages of British life and prefers tor farm changes over the years.

    • @JustanOlGuy
      @JustanOlGuy Před 3 lety +3

      I giggle right along with her, as I would be giddy in that position...

    • @allygaffney962
      @allygaffney962 Před 3 lety +8

      She is a national treasure and deserves all our love and protection.

    • @totalynotcatherine
      @totalynotcatherine Před 3 lety +3

      In the last episode she was making gin and said "O, I'm bein' bad. A bad girl. Don't tell the neighbors."

    • @bugsy220791
      @bugsy220791 Před 3 lety +1

      I actually started off not liking her but now I love her she really inhabits the time she’s in and loves every moment.

  • @dibutler9151
    @dibutler9151 Před 3 lety +188

    If you were making a movie and you needed an authentic-looking old fisherman, you'd just see Bill and say, "Yep, exactly."

    • @yellowsuncat16
      @yellowsuncat16 Před 3 lety +15

      There’s definitely salt water in that man’s veins. He looks like he could harpoon a whale.

    • @_ZeroQueen_
      @_ZeroQueen_ Před 3 lety +9

      I absolutely love him.

    • @OnibiTeru
      @OnibiTeru Před 3 lety +16

      Same here. Never did I expect to see the most in-place ''character'' in my life - this person definitely takes the prize for it!

    • @Cook-hb2nf
      @Cook-hb2nf Před 2 lety +15

      He didn't seem to appreciate the fellas laughing at his dingy when they asked him when was the last time he did repairs to it!

    • @msamour
      @msamour Před rokem

      @@Cook-hb2nf I just put this exact same comment just now. I thought it was just me who noticed. First British person I see without some sense of humour.

  • @kynandesouza
    @kynandesouza Před 4 lety +504

    Ruth makes learning about all this really fun, and exciting. I love her energy!!

    • @oriana173
      @oriana173 Před 4 lety +16

      I don’t watch their videos unless she is there. She is amazing

    • @aidantorrey1190
      @aidantorrey1190 Před 4 lety +1

      Vieja The old woman LOL

    • @nicholeh9180
      @nicholeh9180 Před 4 lety +12

      I totally agree! She makes me want to go hang out with her for a day and just explore the past!

    • @audrey9561
      @audrey9561 Před 4 lety +3

      I wish Ruth was my mom she seems so kind 🥺

    • @brokenrecord3523
      @brokenrecord3523 Před 3 lety +4

      I'm seriously wondering if that really was the first time she's seen an electric light.

  • @rogerauger7766
    @rogerauger7766 Před 3 lety +115

    Miss Ruth is the spitting image of my Late Wife. Got kind of misty seeing her set up for Xmas. My wife used to do the same.

    • @samsalamander8147
      @samsalamander8147 Před 3 lety +17

      Roger Auger Ruth has one of those faces that looks so familiar I have an Cousin who looks like her but like 16 and with bright red hair.

    • @michaelpatrickbernier420
      @michaelpatrickbernier420 Před 3 lety +24

      Sorry for you loss

    • @allygaffney962
      @allygaffney962 Před 3 lety +20

      I hope watching this brings you some comfort. Losing someone so close is never easy. But the pain does get less intense.

    • @Shine-kg9vk
      @Shine-kg9vk Před 3 lety +1

      You're so depressing

    • @dt564
      @dt564 Před 3 lety +41

      @@Shine-kg9vk You know what's more depressing? Knowing such unsympathetic people such as yourself exist. This man lost someone and is grieving. Worst pain there is... If you don't understand that then count yourself fortunate but when you do experience it, remember you get what you give out.

  • @jack5001ful
    @jack5001ful Před 4 lety +278

    Dude seemed really offended when they talked about his water logged boat. lol

    • @Name-yv2zq
      @Name-yv2zq Před 4 lety +36

      can't blame him

    • @jack5001ful
      @jack5001ful Před 4 lety +9

      @@Name-yv2zq why? seemed like a bit of a concern to average people. lol

    • @Name-yv2zq
      @Name-yv2zq Před 4 lety +30

      @@jack5001ful they did laugh but it was in good spirits. I bet he's rather proud of his boat.

    • @lindatisue733
      @lindatisue733 Před 4 lety +14

      Made the old guy grow too. Think those guys are being a bit snobby.

    • @carmenmonoxide7459
      @carmenmonoxide7459 Před 4 lety +47

      Had to laugh at the exchange. Dude probably thought, "I'm helping you wankers."

  • @OnibiTeru
    @OnibiTeru Před 3 lety +70

    What amazes me more that these machines were once WIDELY used everywhere, is that they are STILL functional and being kept running after more than a century later.
    Nowadays we can't even go 5 years with something without it ''withering'' away and having to either see to hopelessly pricy repairs or simply buy something new. I think if we had such machines that lasted longer, people would have a greater appreciation for the items they keep, generally would contribute to less junk being manufactured in such large quantities. But of course the corporations wouldn't want to be left without your money - so it's really sad to where we've come with our consumption.

    • @larrykemp94
      @larrykemp94 Před 2 lety +11

      I agree, planned obsolescence is infuriating

    • @catatonicable
      @catatonicable Před rokem +6

      Exactly, ive got a 50 year old fridge, new lasts 10 if youre lucky...

    • @animequeen78
      @animequeen78 Před rokem +6

      Planned obsolescence his a big money maker for corporations. I really would like something that can last a fucking long time.

    • @justbecause3754
      @justbecause3754 Před rokem +3

      Items before are built to last. It's about the quality, now it's all about capitalism and brand names. They're made to make sure we're buying again in a couple years or so.

    • @helenchelmicka3028
      @helenchelmicka3028 Před rokem

      If you have access to bbc sounds, def check out the programme Dare to Repair.

  • @Itsdarkestb4dawn
    @Itsdarkestb4dawn Před 3 lety +50

    You know it's funny because Ruth really grew on me. Her enthusiasm is endearing and not forced. I think she's my absolute favorite!!

  • @skeschels
    @skeschels Před 3 lety +147

    I love Ruth to death, but Peter is my underrated #2! He’s always down to do some hard work and yet he can still be so goofy and sweet.

    • @finncantwinn
      @finncantwinn Před 3 lety +9

      ruth makes me smiles she gets so excited and as much as i love alex, peter is my favorite for the same reasons as you

    • @tinastagg6258
      @tinastagg6258 Před 3 lety +19

      I think you’ll find there’s a small but passionate history-loving group of women (and not a few men) who rate Peter very, very highly! ☺️

    • @Neddoest
      @Neddoest Před 2 lety +10

      @@tinastagg6258 most. definitely. 😉 though I’ve got to say, Alex is a cutie, too. They both look sooooo handsome in the Edwardian period. _swoons_

    • @ashleelarsen5002
      @ashleelarsen5002 Před 2 lety

      55:38 hahaha I can't it's too bad ...

    • @astefor_i_will_regret_this_url
      @astefor_i_will_regret_this_url Před rokem +1

      @TheSapphireDragon1 Alex is the guy with the logistical plans and technique

  • @thorgran3
    @thorgran3 Před 4 lety +101

    40years and he declines to say he's a "Master"
    Briliiant!
    Mastering a craft is a journey, not a destination :D

  • @noneofyourbeeswax01
    @noneofyourbeeswax01 Před 3 lety +33

    @ 56:36 - That Robin must have a good agent, it has a walk-on in every episode.

  • @ilfarmboy
    @ilfarmboy Před 4 lety +75

    you don't pick on a man's boat if it floats it is fine

    • @NotSure109
      @NotSure109 Před 2 lety +7

      The look on the poor man's face as they're commenting 😂

  • @qelizabeth_i_5013
    @qelizabeth_i_5013 Před 3 lety +8

    That poor fisherman looked like he was about to cry. They should have apologized. I'm surprised he let them on the boat.

  • @MrYougotcaught
    @MrYougotcaught Před 3 lety +60

    I'm a proud Atheist, but i think the chapel service is a nice time for communities to get together and have socials and whatever get together from the loneliness from constant hard labor.

    • @Js-to3jl
      @Js-to3jl Před 3 lety +2

      Who cares....

    • @monicapyle
      @monicapyle Před 3 lety +8

      Atheists claim to be proud until faced with death lol

    • @Js-to3jl
      @Js-to3jl Před 3 lety +2

      Atheists of not believe in loneliness....the believes of atheists is the believe in nothingness

    • @MrYougotcaught
      @MrYougotcaught Před 3 lety +17

      @@monicapyle You don't know Atheists, nor do i think you're one. Atheists don't believe in heaven or hell, you just finish out, without worries. Easy. You've been brainwashed in religion too much that you're afraid of death and some "afterlife" judgement

    • @MrYougotcaught
      @MrYougotcaught Před 3 lety +7

      @@Js-to3jl So what makes you think Christians never suffer loneliness?

  • @Mandy-dy7nj
    @Mandy-dy7nj Před 6 měsíci +3

    These three presenters each bring something unique to the mix, making it even better. Often with three presenters, they're just shades of each other but here each one shines as individuals because of their different expertise and characters. Together they elevate something already amazing into something wonderful. I never get tired rewatching their history documentaries.

  • @chemicaldemoneye
    @chemicaldemoneye Před 3 lety +42

    so funny that back than the brisket was the cheapest shit ever and now its pretty expensive. funny how that changed. same with lobsters, oysters, butter ect

  • @cici3147
    @cici3147 Před 3 lety +30

    I absolutely LOVE the part about tanning the leather! Goes to show just how many people and jobs are influenced by just one cow, and the full line of industries it helps along the way!

  • @nelsoncabrera6464
    @nelsoncabrera6464 Před 3 lety +11

    1:39 I can't stop laughing at Ruth going by on that bicycle cackling. 🤣

  • @HH4nn4hh
    @HH4nn4hh Před rokem +4

    Ruth's laughter is infectious, even when I don't understand why she's laughing. Lol! I love all 3 of them so much.

  • @luthmhor
    @luthmhor Před 3 lety +17

    Great stuff! My one minor complaint is that the music is far too loud compared to the speaker, it drowns out his narration. Otherwise this is a joy to watch, as usual!

  • @fvckyoutubescensorshipandt2718

    Read that title and was expecting to see the 1900-1910 version of a tampon.

  • @cheekofeather6310
    @cheekofeather6310 Před 4 lety +48

    Since lockdown I've been addicted to this chanel, I love learning about all this stuff xxxx

    • @zyaphyr
      @zyaphyr Před 2 lety

      @Celto Loco it's a reupload, not stolen content, besides not all of us can access BBC content be sude of air times or lost Media and such.

  • @bilindalaw-morley161
    @bilindalaw-morley161 Před 3 lety +29

    You know you're addicted to a cast and productions when you find yourself noting the new grey in Peter's hair.
    Thank you so much for uploading all of these...they are all so much fun, and really interesting.
    An added bonus, I think, is that I can already tell I will enjoy re-watching them, simply because they aren't overly-scripted or emotion driven.

  • @shaneyofcourse
    @shaneyofcourse Před rokem +7

    I love that Ruth reads and enjoys the greeting cards while she is polishing. So relatable! I would have found my curiosity about the family irresistible too!

  • @HH4nn4hh
    @HH4nn4hh Před rokem +2

    The fisherman was not amused at Alex and Peter joking about his boat. "When's the last time you did a little refurb on it?" Hahaha his face was so confused. Alex and Peter are so silly together.

  • @fayereeve9552
    @fayereeve9552 Před 4 lety +77

    I'm so warming up Ruth she is always laughing smiling she doesn't care what her hands clean she is in it all and still a smiling got to love Ruth my days boy's are nauty.

    • @blabla-rg7ky
      @blabla-rg7ky Před 3 lety +5

      probably only when she's being recorded, which is about 10-20 minutes out of a 1 month existence. Off camera she's probably having her anger / frustration / sadness / hate moments, even though she might not seem the type

    • @allygaffney962
      @allygaffney962 Před 3 lety +4

      @@blabla-rg7ky let us believe in our image. Like Santa clause, or the pope. We rely on what we hope.

    • @blabla-rg7ky
      @blabla-rg7ky Před 3 lety +1

      @@allygaffney962 um, I don't think I ever stopped you from believing in whatever you want.

  • @scratchy1704
    @scratchy1704 Před 3 lety +13

    Love how Ruth always puts in 100% into what she's doing.She works hard.Great bike scene flying by 😆 lol

  • @kaykepop4084
    @kaykepop4084 Před 3 lety +16

    I enjoyed the time spent with fisherman Bill the most🌊🐟🦞🦀. Seems like a very humble and good person.

  • @carmenmonoxide7459
    @carmenmonoxide7459 Před 4 lety +14

    Bill, the fisherman, caught an attitude with Alex and Peter throwing shade at his "dinghy."
    Seeing that exchange made me laugh longer than I should have!

  • @eileenbass952
    @eileenbass952 Před 4 lety +25

    From chemist to cleaning. I love my history, thank you.

  • @nrgbunni.
    @nrgbunni. Před 4 lety +164

    Poor ruth has put in all this work and saving her money for them while the boys eat and drink away their profits

    • @theheartoftexas
      @theheartoftexas Před 3 lety +28

      Nrg Bunni Well that was actually very realistic, that's what happened all too often.

    • @blabla-rg7ky
      @blabla-rg7ky Před 3 lety +6

      Life's not just about working, you gotta have some fun, too. Besides, eating and drinking is not really entertainment, it's necessity, so it was money spent properly

    • @isabelleb.1270
      @isabelleb.1270 Před 3 lety +48

      Ryan Lord A You must play *a lot* with your hand...

    • @brokenrecord3523
      @brokenrecord3523 Před 3 lety +8

      True Edwardian culture

    • @ladygodiva1193
      @ladygodiva1193 Před 3 lety +13

      Ryan Lord A - moron

  • @deborahallen3349
    @deborahallen3349 Před 3 lety +11

    "Oh my giddy aunt!". Best swear ever!

    • @alyh3721
      @alyh3721 Před rokem

      Lol I learned that one from Top Gear!

  • @JKelly756
    @JKelly756 Před 3 lety +23

    Ruth is the best, so passionate and animated about the subject matter

    • @blabla-rg7ky
      @blabla-rg7ky Před 3 lety

      yeah... I, too, feel like she's the main attraction of this show. Alex comes in second, while Peter... I think that, deep inside, Peter hates that he's been dragged into this and he'd much rather be in a pub right now, drinking his brains out. He does have the face of a drunk :)

  • @twainjones
    @twainjones Před 3 lety +14

    28:06 ..and then she laughs her ass off 😆😆 i love this woman

  • @larryworkphone5414
    @larryworkphone5414 Před 4 lety +86

    I love the videos, please place in a playlist as a single series so we can watch them in order.

    • @sabrinaprior6874
      @sabrinaprior6874 Před 4 lety +8

      You can find all of this series in order. Just not here. Just put in: Tudar Monastery Farm, Victorian Pharmacy, etc... they are wonderful!!! 😷😎😷

    • @ElysetheEevee
      @ElysetheEevee Před 4 lety

      @@sabrinaprior6874
      You keep telling people that but providing a link would be way more helpful.

    • @sabrinaprior6874
      @sabrinaprior6874 Před 4 lety +12

      I tell people cuz I've enjoyed and appreciated these series so much. The time and dedication that went into them. That others want to enjoy them makes me happy only trying to helpful. There are like 8 of them or something close to that. I'm not tech savy or a youtuber I'm just someone that wants to help facilitate people to be able to enjoy these wonderful series. Sorry that was not good enough for you. 😷😎😷

    • @user-zs3xo2gh5q
      @user-zs3xo2gh5q Před 4 lety +3

      Sabrina Prior They were asking for a link..since there isn’t really any way to tell which order it goes in..

    • @jenniferlawrence9473
      @jenniferlawrence9473 Před 4 lety +6

      @@sabrinaprior6874 I appreciate the information you provided immensely. You know everyone wants it hand fed to them on a silver platter, lol.

  • @jasminewilliams3351
    @jasminewilliams3351 Před 3 lety +14

    Ruth is so happy with every development, I love it.

  • @cleverusername9369
    @cleverusername9369 Před 2 lety +7

    I feel like Ruth actually lives like this on a day to day basis and thoroughly enjoys it. God bless her

  • @kingjames4886
    @kingjames4886 Před 3 lety +23

    next time on edwardian farm: ruth becomes extremely excited about mundane things again.

  • @dissodatore
    @dissodatore Před 4 lety +91

    how all the maids didn't have blacksmith's arms, I don't know!

    • @howardwayne3974
      @howardwayne3974 Před 4 lety +36

      They did .

    • @blabla-rg7ky
      @blabla-rg7ky Před 3 lety +1

      dem be females and females be delicate and feminine, which is cool ^_^

    • @isabelleb.1270
      @isabelleb.1270 Před 3 lety +35

      Nowadays, most French men couldn’t do what my great grandmother used to do every single day... and she had a great motto I would like to share: If the rain is coming and your fiancé prefers to go dancing than harvesting, wrong choice. If all the work is done and your fiancé doesn’t want to go and enjoy the bal, another wrong choice.
      It’s all about priorities and sharing pleasures when we can... ✨🧡

    • @JohnLeePettimoreIII
      @JohnLeePettimoreIII Před 3 lety +12

      Who said that they didn't? 😆😆

    • @kawaiikawaiianimegirl4144
      @kawaiikawaiianimegirl4144 Před 3 lety +13

      The puffy sleeves hid many things

  • @ShadowDragon8685
    @ShadowDragon8685 Před 3 lety +14

    I love how the guys were just kind of dying inside during that hellfire sermon against alcohol.

  • @YT4Me57
    @YT4Me57 Před 3 lety +7

    Over 100 years later, my mom regularly made pot roast with potatoes and root veggies for Sunday dinner when I was growing up. A one pot meal, easy to throw together and cook (before the invention of slow cookers and Instant Pots). Good stuff!

  • @mariekatherine5238
    @mariekatherine5238 Před 4 lety +21

    Whipped egg white and confectioner’s sugar still makes excellent polish for leather.

    • @mortisCZ
      @mortisCZ Před 4 lety +3

      Isn't it sticky? I'm happy to try it but this scares me a bit.:-)

    • @beckyanderson988
      @beckyanderson988 Před 3 lety +2

      @@mortisCZ you have to let it dry thoroughly and do not let it get wet as it will make it sticky

  • @HelloKittyfouronesix
    @HelloKittyfouronesix Před 4 lety +68

    I never really thought about vacuum cleaners. That was very interesting. LOL.

    • @YT4Me57
      @YT4Me57 Před 3 lety +5

      Seemed like much more work than just taking a broom to the carpets!

    • @HelloKittyfouronesix
      @HelloKittyfouronesix Před 3 lety

      YT4Me57 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣You are so right. LOL

    • @simontay4851
      @simontay4851 Před 3 lety

      When was the first electric vacuum cleaner.

    • @vacuumlover1
      @vacuumlover1 Před 3 lety

      VACUUM CLEANERS ARE LIFE

    • @Neddoest
      @Neddoest Před 2 lety

      Horse powered! Literally!

  • @SkyMuse13
    @SkyMuse13 Před 4 lety +28

    I am so appreciative that ALL of you do this and package it to us in such a interesting and fantastic way 😃 Just want to thank you all for this wonderful content!!! 🇨🇦

  • @killslay
    @killslay Před 4 lety +30

    I see a new episode of Edwardian farm uploaded, I click

  • @angelamewes4176
    @angelamewes4176 Před 3 lety +12

    I really like Alex and Peter, but, Ruth definitely makes this trio!🤗🤗🤗

  • @mariekatherine5238
    @mariekatherine5238 Před 4 lety +17

    36:30. Gives new meaning to my mother’s threats to “tan your hide!”

    • @mortisCZ
      @mortisCZ Před 4 lety +2

      A year in the pit. Those mothers used to be stern. :-D

    • @cici3147
      @cici3147 Před 3 lety +1

      yup :) pretty sure that's where it stems from. Sure fun to see the origins

  • @morenofranco9235
    @morenofranco9235 Před 3 lety +6

    Ruth is like a child on an adventure. And such infectious laughter. I love her.

  • @ashleyspratlin1811
    @ashleyspratlin1811 Před 3 lety +51

    They did Ruth dirty, cooking the steak the one night she was out. 😂😂

    • @motherlessgoat72
      @motherlessgoat72 Před 3 lety +8

      She can just cheat them out of some of her best preservatives, jams, and jellies. Maybe keep some extra gin for herself 😉

    • @illegaleaglebear497
      @illegaleaglebear497 Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah, I was thinking dang, Ruth's going out for hours to work to make ends meet, likely still doing all the housework around her outside work time, and they have that kind of meal without her. Hope they saved her some, but expect they would have shown it if so. Kinda disappointed in Peter for just going eh, she's not here to monitor, so let's have a splurge.

  • @catwilk8213
    @catwilk8213 Před 4 lety +66

    I want to be part of this so bad

    • @mrsp7481
      @mrsp7481 Před 4 lety +4

      Me too! Would love to live the life for a few days!

    • @oceansoflorewi
      @oceansoflorewi Před 4 lety +2

      It's interesting this era makes me nauseous for some reason, would rather be in the victorian/ gilded age. No luxury here.

    • @sabrinaprior6874
      @sabrinaprior6874 Před 4 lety +3

      Check out the Castle one!!! These are all available in order with better sound. Building a Castle, Tudar Monastery Farm, Victorian Christmas,...etc 😷😎😷

    • @trebleatsunset8932
      @trebleatsunset8932 Před 4 lety +3

      @@oceansoflorewi personally I'd rather be in the edwardian age where the toys and wallpaper (just to name a couple of things) are not killing me however I still have more videos to watch lol
      Dont get me wrong though, I am happy living with the luxury of this age

    • @blabla-rg7ky
      @blabla-rg7ky Před 3 lety +1

      me, too. Especially since I have always loved the countryside, the environment, and the fauna. I would fit in so well in those decors, and would do my job - well, the poultry / livestock related jobs anyway - so well, and with so much enjoyment....

  • @AirborneAirAssault6565
    @AirborneAirAssault6565 Před rokem +4

    I think Ruth is a hoot and a half! Peter is funny and both Boys would be great to work with. I'm impressed with all three! I enjoy and like Ruth's laughter!

  • @fayereeve9552
    @fayereeve9552 Před 4 lety +24

    Respect to all fishing men .

  • @mandychapin9411
    @mandychapin9411 Před 4 lety +59

    I adore Ruth, she puts everything into her work! She makes these programs so interesting and fun!

    • @kathychildress18
      @kathychildress18 Před 2 lety

      I really love these shows but Ruth is my least favorite with her loud braying & cackling like shes the life of the ball..AAAAHHHHAA

  • @mistyspaw8914
    @mistyspaw8914 Před 3 lety +6

    It’s the being excited over tap water for me

  • @maleahlock
    @maleahlock Před 4 lety +121

    Wow. They full on insulted that poor mans boat. He looked rightly annoyed.
    And that super awkward religion service was hilarious!

    • @marylarsen2288
      @marylarsen2288 Před 3 lety +32

      Yeah, that fisherman looked like he was losing his patience in general with the boys. I wanted to hear him talk, but Peter and Alex must have been excited about what they were doing because they kept talking over him.

    • @blabla-rg7ky
      @blabla-rg7ky Před 3 lety +13

      @@marylarsen2288 spot on! I share in your sentiment about that poor fisherman.

    • @russell2952
      @russell2952 Před 3 lety +2

      It's called a script

    • @AngelaMerici12
      @AngelaMerici12 Před 3 lety +2

      The service 😂😆🤣🤣🤣!!

    • @marthaarmstrong7461
      @marthaarmstrong7461 Před 3 lety +6

      videography A+
      Narration C
      Sound Engineering F-

  • @javierzepeda4464
    @javierzepeda4464 Před 2 lety +10

    I’m Mexican. I would love to try my hands at this. Edwardian times would’ve been hard but amazing just to see what I could have done.

  • @jeremytoms5163
    @jeremytoms5163 Před 3 lety +20

    Just love Ruth's energy and enjoyment exploring this . Her delightful cackle is so lively. Love this series, my great ancestors were either farmers or servants. Funny enough one was a ladies maid in central London but then was quickly moved to a country manor where there was an increase to the household of two- her and her newborn. Considering that that would usually result in instant dismissal , one wonders who was the father? Lol.

  • @zoinomiko
    @zoinomiko Před 4 lety +24

    How has the sound mixing gotten even WORSE than the previous episodes???

  • @melaniehoelman3632
    @melaniehoelman3632 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Ruth and her husband to this day still practice some of the things from these videos. It's a way of life for them. I'm starting an herb area this year based on some of the things I've picked up watching them.

  • @spookerredmenace3950
    @spookerredmenace3950 Před 2 lety +2

    Ruth on that bike is adorable , the piano music at the start reminded me of a 80s horror movie sound track lol

  • @lalpekhlui1925
    @lalpekhlui1925 Před 3 lety +8

    I love seeing the joy and happiness this lady has

  • @fredchevalier2333
    @fredchevalier2333 Před 2 lety +2

    I took a shot every time Ruth raised her eyebrows; I'm schnockered

  • @FlameDarkfire
    @FlameDarkfire Před 3 lety +19

    Hey turn the music up, I almost heard the narrator!

  • @JohnLeePettimoreIII
    @JohnLeePettimoreIII Před 3 lety +23

    40:23 Not very smart to insult a man's boat just before you go out to sea where there are no witnesses and accidents easily happen. (On top of the fact that it was just damned rude.)
    49:30 Perhaps they've redeemed themselves.

  • @terisoto8230
    @terisoto8230 Před 3 lety +8

    Just love Ruth. Her excitement of things past. Just love ABSOLUTE HISTORY.

    • @zyaphyr
      @zyaphyr Před 2 lety +1

      @Celto Loco it's not stolen, it's a reupload. Absolute history is one of many channels that are from the same chain and are dedicated to reuploading lost documentaries that used to be in CDs or out of airing schedules

  • @muffincandle1413
    @muffincandle1413 Před 4 lety +11

    I feel old because I remember watching these episodes when they were on the TV :-) lol.

  • @moneyserah
    @moneyserah Před 3 lety +5

    RUTH IS VIBING ON ANOTHER LEVEL ❤️

  • @suzipam1234
    @suzipam1234 Před 3 lety +5

    Ruth is so happy. Love her

  • @veramae4098
    @veramae4098 Před 2 lety +5

    Thomas Jefferson had "in house" toilets, unheard of in his time. He'd designed a system for each relief room, clay lined pipes leading from just above the river -- a source of clean air, and from the relief room another pipe pulling the air out of the house,. I don't remember how he managed to keep the air moving, but it worked.
    One side effect was that even in the hottest summer days the plantation house remained cool from all that river air.

    • @Jenny-uv4dl
      @Jenny-uv4dl Před 9 měsíci

      Great example but Roman's had indoor plumbing very primitive but they had it ( their toilet paper was disgusting.....a rag /sponge on a stick used by multiple ppl yew!!!) There has been spots of running h20/ toilets through out history when they were present the health of the household/community went up

  • @austrianshaman
    @austrianshaman Před rokem +3

    It is just amazing that if I heard right and this is set around 1906 that this is the world just 16 years before my great grandmither was born who is currently in the room underneath mine and whit whom I just had christmas. He told of washing clothes with ash, walking three houses ove in the village to the well to get water, having pigs over summer and slughtering them before winter as keeping them would be to expensive. By watching this series and the ones before that I realized not much has changed in the way of life I experience through her experience daily back to almost the iron age in simple living land folk. Housing changed and available materials increased in number but most of the techniques stayed almost the same! Just puts history into a closer timeframe!

    • @austrianshaman
      @austrianshaman Před rokem +1

      I wanna excuse my spelling mistakes as it is late at night and I unfortunately have bad eyesight

  • @lindatisue733
    @lindatisue733 Před 4 lety +35

    Bicycles still give poor people a chance to earn a living.

    • @diceroll2843
      @diceroll2843 Před 3 lety

      @Linda Tisue : The bicycles with a engine are my favorite!

  • @justlaurenslife4736
    @justlaurenslife4736 Před 4 lety +89

    This video's music to narration volume isn't as bad as other ones but it's still an issue. Please fix this because the content is so amazing it's just a shame.....also.... viewers, do not listen with head phones 😂 or you'll have to turn the volume up and down all the time.

    • @jacklynncastle9263
      @jacklynncastle9263 Před 3 lety +7

      Thanks for typing that out so I didn't have to! I'm a bit hard of hearing, so "background" music can sometimes be a problem, but with some of these videos it's especially bad when the narrator speaks. Shame really because I love the series and some of the most important information is covered up by the music!

    • @irishis3
      @irishis3 Před 3 lety +3

      If you watch Brad Colett’s post of the same series the sound is much better. I don’t know why absolute history got it so wrong

    • @jamieking8011
      @jamieking8011 Před 3 lety +3

      I am listening with headphones and it sounds like the volume on the narrator and the soundtrack need to be swapped.

    • @NorthernGreenEyes
      @NorthernGreenEyes Před 3 lety

      Agreed

    • @YT4Me57
      @YT4Me57 Před 3 lety +3

      I thought it was just me, LOL! Awful editing.

  • @mvcharisma2968
    @mvcharisma2968 Před 3 lety +9

    These three are just the absolute best! Such a fascinating series

  • @kuzadupa185
    @kuzadupa185 Před rokem +1

    Every town would have benefited with a "Ruth" living there!!! Love her happiness and joy, so genuine

  • @MOV1983
    @MOV1983 Před rokem +1

    I love when Ruth giggles! She is adorable.

  • @girlnextdoorgrooming
    @girlnextdoorgrooming Před 3 lety +16

    Peter chuckled as Alex asked, "When's the last time you did any uh refurb on your little dinghy, then?" Bill just glared. @40:23

    • @dt564
      @dt564 Před 3 lety +5

      He did seem very annoyed.

  • @oliviakim5248
    @oliviakim5248 Před 3 lety +14

    Let's admit it, we all live for Ruth's laugh, don't we? 😂

    • @zyaphyr
      @zyaphyr Před 2 lety

      It's pure serotonin :)

  • @kathryngal3
    @kathryngal3 Před rokem +4

    This is indeed precious - I love this series!!!
    And y’all sang my favorite Christmas song ❤️ made my day!

  • @Lulabellexd
    @Lulabellexd Před 3 lety +10

    Ruth has a book for everything :D

  • @GiGiGoesShopping
    @GiGiGoesShopping Před 3 lety +17

    Alex and his cutting callous remarks re the Fisherman's row boat. It looks like it hurt him and I would have told him to stay ashore.

  • @challenger398
    @challenger398 Před 3 lety +2

    40:20 you could tell the captain was not pleased with their joke

  • @nikkiveekay
    @nikkiveekay Před 3 lety +7

    I love ruth! Haha she is just having a blast doing this project!

    • @marycanary86
      @marycanary86 Před 3 lety +3

      i LOVED her poking through the christmas cards and laughing at how posh and ridiculous they were

  • @user39h2j8il
    @user39h2j8il Před 2 lety +1

    Sorry I just have to make a mention of Thomas Crapper, inventor of the flushing system 😆 🤣 😂
    And Bill's face when Alex cracked the joke about his dinghy. Priceless 😆

  • @IamRocque
    @IamRocque Před 2 lety +3

    I love how excited she is while exploring the home and so much more 😫

  • @amygenaille7863
    @amygenaille7863 Před 2 lety +2

    The only time I seen old Bill smile was when he had a beer in front of him. Lol.

  • @JadenNeko
    @JadenNeko Před 2 lety +2

    This is one of the most funniest episodes ever
    1 The look of the fisherman when they ask him to use the lobster pot (you want to catch fish with this you peasants? Ok, will give it a try)
    2 Ruth freaking out about the running water and iceboxes and molds.
    3 The realisation of dealing with machines.
    Too cute for words!

  • @imperiallebaron2391
    @imperiallebaron2391 Před 4 lety +13

    Over here in "the states", the poor man's Christmas Dinner she made is called Pot Roast. One thing i've always wanted to try is a dish the Brits call steak pie. If anyone from the UK reads this comment, I would appreciate it if you could comment with the recipe for it. It sounds so good. Thanks.

    • @justlaurenslife4736
      @justlaurenslife4736 Před 4 lety +3

      I would reccomend googling a BBC Steak Pie recipe. It's very similar to a chicken pot pie like in the US only with pastry at all sides (hot water crust pastry) and a filling of cubed beef and gravy.

    • @imperiallebaron2391
      @imperiallebaron2391 Před 4 lety +4

      @@justlaurenslife4736 That sounds almost like my Mother's meat pie. She would cut up a beef roast and put onions, carrots and and cubed potatoes in a pie crust (home made of course). She didn't put gravy in the pie though. She made that separate and we would pour it over the pie. She made it with top and bottom crust. God i miss it!!!

    • @cheekofeather6310
      @cheekofeather6310 Před 4 lety

      Curious as a Brit is our heritage and history different to yours? In the states do you get programmes like this, showing the history of the country? And do you think it's interesting to watch how us English folk used to do it? Xxxxx

    • @imperiallebaron2391
      @imperiallebaron2391 Před 4 lety +1

      @@cheekofeather6310 Well, yes I do. I've always dreamt of at least spending a month or two in London. I'd love to see England. My great Grandfather was from England. I don't know from what part of England though.

    • @crenee4742
      @crenee4742 Před 3 lety

      @@cheekofeather6310
      Our history is different and I am from English descent (and French). Going to England is definitely my top bucket list item. Plus, I've always been very interested in England--history, culture, etc and am damn straight proud to say I'm of English descent.
      We get programs from England and documentaries about England too. Most of the shows I have watched have been comedies.

  • @T44381
    @T44381 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for doing these, I get so much more from watching them live like this and give their comments while living it then I ever could from reading history.

  • @jenniesouthworth5983
    @jenniesouthworth5983 Před 3 lety +2

    I just want to say how much I appreciate this channel and all of its content!!

  • @Sdnaurs
    @Sdnaurs Před 4 lety +51

    Every one of these videos just comments on the dreadful sound guy - It's such bloody brilliant content and we don't want to criticize because we LOVE IT! but we just would love to hear the guy talking is all ahahah

    • @adrianlarson658
      @adrianlarson658 Před 3 lety +1

      Internet comments = overblown drama (and yea the sound is off but totally hearable)

    • @nunyabuisness7552
      @nunyabuisness7552 Před 3 lety +3

      The background music is atrocious and that's fact. Edwardian Farm episodes I've seen in the past didn't have all that over bearing music. It's not necessary to blast it so loud and still do the job to pass youtube copyright issues.

    • @frank6842
      @frank6842 Před 3 lety +4

      @@nunyabuisness7552 it's not for copyright, youtube messes the sound up, windows could be messing the sound up. Tons of reasons. CZcams videos are compressed so that adds to the complexity. One thing I can guarantee is it's not the sound persons fault. These were nationally aired standards exist.

  • @dwhitman3092
    @dwhitman3092 Před 2 lety +3

    Such a delightful series. So pleased to have discovered this.

  • @skippymagrue
    @skippymagrue Před 3 lety +3

    I was at a farm in Rhode Island with a bunch of Red Devons. They had a calf on a lead so people could pet it and the girl that was holding it had to go do something. She just let the lead go and a few minutes later, the calf bolted. I was able to get the lead and pull it back over to where it needed to be. The girl got back and I told her what happened and she wasn't very grateful that I caught her runaway.

    • @Jenny-uv4dl
      @Jenny-uv4dl Před 9 měsíci

      She suxed probably irrated tht you caught the calf irritated by her own stupidity entitled ppl suck in general

  • @jodylarson5317
    @jodylarson5317 Před 3 lety +2

    i got a little teary when the man thanked the vicar for the service

  • @HalfKaztBoy
    @HalfKaztBoy Před 6 měsíci +1

    40:24 that fisher man wasn't very happy with the boys making fun of his dingy hahaha

  • @steveday4797
    @steveday4797 Před 4 lety +37

    I wonder who the 6 (current at time of writing) miserable so & so's who gave this a thumbs down? It's a great show/series

  • @smitz001
    @smitz001 Před 2 lety +1

    I enjoyed how much fun this lady had riding her bike to work.