When I used to go to Barrow-in-Furness, I used to love the indoor market as it had seabrook crisps in hundreds of different flavours. Also, and I might be wrong, but was there not a shop that sold really good jeans in different colours and obscure sizes? I love when you do these videos. It brings back amazing memories for me. Especially as for the last few years my disabilities have stopped me travelling up there. Hopefully you are far enough from the horse fair so it doesn’t cause too much hassle with the traffic.
Disabilities, in the plural, have stopped me from travelling just about everywhere apart from local shops, now that the idiots in control have ruined the trains and made them unusable. And I've been to barrow in furness once or twice and they had the same paving flags as amsterdam in the netherlands, I know 'cos I've been there too.
Thank you for letting us see a small part of your life. It is so interesting. I live down South and have never been up north... Looking at the empty streets, closed shops, yes it's so sad.. but it's the same here, so many closed shops.. Life is very different now isn't it.? I would welcome more video's like this as it's an education for ignorant people like me... so, thank you for sharing and look forward to more
God this was recommended to me. I grew up here, I lived here until I was 18 and then I moved to Liverpool. I haven’t been back since most of my family that were there have either moved themselves or passed away and this is absolutely heartbreaking to see. It wasn’t amazing when I was there but this is absolutely dire. It just feels like these small northern towns are just being left to rot. So upsetting but thank you for the video.
Thanks Gareth for the tour round Barrow. I didn’t realise you wore spectacles. Pleased you got a screw from a very nice lady today! See you on the next one 👍😎
Thanks for the walkabout, Gareth. Still looks like a nice town, but so sad to see the empty units. Could there be a bit of a redevelopment happening there? I think more than ever it's so important to keep supporting small and local businesses as much as possible because they'll just...go.
That brought back some memories. Barrow and Walney are great places, and it is sad to see them decline. Still the people are the best and turn it around, if given support.
Thank you Gareth for your tour around Barrow town centre .Such a shock to observe the changes on Portland Walk , many shops just boarded up . I was brought up in Barrow and I still hold it fondly in my heart .Watching you traveling along familiar routes ,brought back fond memories ,thank you brother .We are witnessing swift changes all around us and many of them don t look so good ,only look a little closer friends and you will note some spectacular and what will be lasting changes beneath the surface .Its really true when we hear the statement that we are to be change that we want to see .Its up to each and everyone of us to bring positivity ,passion ,kindness ,creativity and our unique skills and talents out into the world as our old system crumbles . You Gareth , bring a smile and a lightness of spirit ,as you share your channel of life around and about Barrow with those you may not be able to get out and about and those who are Barrovian and out of town .Those who don t know Barrow get an insight via you .
Lived on Walney Island while Vickers finished off HMS Sovereign. My old man was part of the original crew (and made the commissioning cake). My only real memories of Barrow are seeing him working on a butchers stall in the market on Saturdays for a bit of extra cash (and meat) and learning to swim at the local baths. Happy, but fading, memories. Nice to see the place again. Thanks.
I served my time in a shipyard they were hard but great times & a few lads whom I worked with went over to Barrow-in-Furness to work on the submarines when Smith docks closed in Middlesbrough & they reckon that they had a whale of a time. Great video BFG 👍
Hi Gareth. Thanks for taking us into town. It's shocking the amount of closed down shops. I'm lucky where I am as there are still lots of shops on high Street still going. That's why we should support local businesses. Keep up the spot on work. Best wishes from Scotland.
Blimey that was an eye opener what ever has happened to Barrow eh, well I think I know because C19 hit Barrow badly, and boy has it affected it. You can get to a Barrow and Whitehaven , Cockermouth etc from Gretna via Metal Bridge , we turn right when we get into Carlisle. Now I understand why we have been giving good old Barrow a miss. I really pray 🙏 Barrow picks up and starts fighting back , like Stockport and Altrincham.
Sadly, too many town centres are starting to look like ghost towns. We must support the stores hanging on in there, help keep local stores open. We have a Polish shop here that does amazing sausages and cheeses.
That’s great Michael , that is what is needed Variety. If there was small outlets of Artisans all over the towns they might start to thrive again , but they are al” so same.
Really enjoy your car journeys around and about Cumbria as I am unable to drive anymore I am with you all the way and shed a few tears as I miss it so much, please keep doing your videos. Thank you .
It's sad to see so many shops shut down. It's like driving down to Manchester where there was factories steel works power station and full of small shops supplying the workers till we started importing from China and one by one they should down and knocked down creating massive wasteland. Great video cheers Gareth
Thank you Gareth for the tour. I was saddened to see so many empty units all boarded up.We must support our local shops or we'll lose more of them. The MOTTO is use it or lose it.The same with CASH use it or lose it FOREVER.Big Brother's closing in quicker than you think. Some places will now only take plastic cards no cash. Wake up people b4 it's 2 late. THE GREAT RESET IS HAPPENING B4 YOUR EYES. YOU'LL OWN NOTHING AND BE HAPPY. (WILL WE KLAUS)
That’s why it’s important we always pay Cash if and where we can . They want to move us into being a Cashless Society. Unfortunately if we just pay directly without Cash, we don’t realise just how much we are losing control of our own spending . Even Martin Lewis advises us to resist and pay in Cash. Just withdraw £50 and you will notice how you are becoming spending savvy, and are putting more thought into your purchases .
You said it sister ,so true ,Klaus and his cronies plan to have this reset operational by 2030 .No one wants to be trans human ,right ? No worries for ,we ,the good people of planet earth ,have our own reset .With unconditional love , freedom ,creativity and unity ,we have already tipped the balance in favour of peace .Follow your heart ,follow your passion and most important ,learn to still your mind and know your thoughts .Really knowing yourself in these times is key .
Hi there, thanks for sharing interesting watch I hope you don’t mind me saying but I always find it fascinating to see the more deprived parts of Britain off the beaten track and away from the big city’s. So many dying towns reminds me a lot of Workington.
its sad to see our town so run down. I moved to Barrow back in 2013 and back then every single store was open and bustling. now though, not so much. Hard to think that run down town centre caters to over 60k people
That’s so sad to see everywhere boarded up like that in such a relatively short space of time. Whilst the big store closures have happened elsewhere the huge own goal is the rampant vandalism which is kind of sealing the towns fate. I was in Lancaster today and it still has a great vibe with the large former BHS divided up into 3 newly opened restaurants. It’s tough to see how Barrow can turn this around
Lancaster has a university which is the biggest local employer and also a reason for many young, ambitious people to go there. Barrow has more reasons for bright young people to leave unless they train to build nuclear submarines. Sad but true.
The reason that Town Centres are dying is due to the fact that many retailers are now setting up shop on out of town retail parks where people can fill up their massive Chelsea tractors and 4 x 4s (think: massive new wardrobe = IKEA).
I only went in Heron for the first time myself a few weeks ago. Good shop, I like it and you can find bits of random stuff you haven't seen anywhere else. Lots of shops have closed in my town too, sadly.
Hi Gareth, i enjoyed the ride as I am one of the people that due to health reasons I rarely go out shopping, It is so very sad to see so many shops closed, it is the same here! I wish they could do something to reopen them, maybe reduce the rent or tax and rent them to local businesses if only for a short while. I am guilty of online shopping as its how I get things clothes food etc. I actually feel guilty now looking at the empty shops!
G'day Gareth 🤓 That was a nice drive into town. I was a bit shocked at how quite it is around town. Boarded up businesses is not a healthy economy. So you can cross Herron Foods off your To-Do list. Looking forward to seeing that kebab meat. Cheers 👍😀
There's nothing like getting out and about my friend... Especially now that the weather has picked up... Hopefully we'll see more trips out into the beautiful Cumbrian Countryside... Sadly more shops are closing everyday Gaz... In a small shopping precinct like that... Once one of the larger shops like Debenhams closes... The surrounding businesses tend to suffer... This is mainly due to the loss of the expected footfall from Debenhams customers... Who would normally frequent the neighbouring stores... And unfortunately the downward spiral continues until it costs those remaining stores more money to run their business... Than they're taking in at the tills... So places like this will sadly become like ghost towns... Only when the economy starts to thrive... Will businesses start to return in numbers... Thanks for taking us all on your shopping trip pal... All the best Gaz... Cheers mate. 🍺
Lived at a b and b in barrow for a short while when I worked away, lovely old dear who ran it made proper full English breakfast, one of the best I've tasted in my life she was a diamond
Worked in Barrow a few times back in the day. Internal auditor for a travel agency. I always found it intriguing to have to take my passport in order to get access to the on site unit within the VSEL Shipyard. Happy times but sad to see the devastation in the retail area, very much like our local town Stockport. The charity shops are always worth a mooch around though - sign of the times. 🙁☹️
Most town centres are like this now Gareth. Loads of shops closing down, it's very sad Don't think we will ever get back to thriving high streets again
The British high st has been struggling for years with internet shopping plus councils charging small businesses extortionate business rates it's hardly surprising to see many places closed down. We should all get out and shop more and support our local businesses. It's all too do online shopping but that's only profiting mainly big multinational companies and shareholders.
Used to live in Ulverston and would shop in Barrow once a week. Not been there for a few years. Big shock to see how many places are shut up. Enjoyed this video a lot.
A great vlog.I hope Barrow goes through some urban renewal soon . Grot spots should be tackled already no excuses they are in Burnley and through Pendel that's a sign of a very poor council. I hope you get those shops leased soon it's down to the landlord charging high rents and the council negotiating to get them leased. It didn't look good as is Burnley has vacant shops but not as many. Nelson our neighbour their Arndale is a ghost town. Heron is a great store it was bought out by B&M Bargains who now own it.
There's a parade of shops near to my house in Nth London and in a short period of time, all the leases were coming to an end. The new landlord wanted to treble the rents so one by one, the business's left. That was 2 years ago and the shops are still empty, boarded up and looking terrible. You'd think the landlord would rather have something than nothing but it appears they are happy with nothing. Local authorities should come down on the landlords as these things can really drag areas down.
It's sad the way towns are going these days, it's similar near me, bookies, phone shops and charity shops make up most of the town centre. A lot of the old established shops moved out as they kept putting the rates up and they just can't afford it.
Its happening all over Sunderland, it is like a bomb site,in fact after war years "the local people, enthusiasm, optimism" a growing future, local economy, and it was booming ,in every corner of the town ,then you had it regionally, then nationally "the full blown economy" a bright future" we had industries of every kind ,employing family's,,sons, daughter's leaving school 'you name it ,we had it,"nothing was going to, hold anyone or anything back, and they probably felt pride,money in pocket and spent locally day and night ,pubs clubs etc,,and also there was that chance for any entrepreneur, and give it ago,,"" now today zzzzz,you have to probably add up every penny' £ 1 etc the solicitors fees,contracts, the up keep of shop,ins ,rates taxes etc etc etc,health safety,security ,duty to workers, rules,regulations laws' minimum wage' PC, etc,and that's before your first customer as entered your premises,, and that's not including, calling a customer or employee ,madam, love, darling, sweetheart,,what chance have you got as the boss employer, even now they speaking of oh oh," the menstruel cycle” employees must be entitled to days off,, UK is to blame,from strikes,pilfering, eh a bit paint, do you want out Charlie etc,hey my welder mate on night shift, used to take his sleeping bag to work,great if you've done your shift,, but our ships were late at being delivered,
It’s amazing how well you get to know.your neighbourhood, when you are in the late teens & early 20s. In my case, probably even on a wider scale, given the freedom we enjoyed in the 19960s & early 70s. Good, if different video - thanks!
Hey there, might see you out and about, as I live round here. Nice to see us getting some recognition! It is a great place to live but sadly it's vandalised quite often. Must say I hate to see that Debenhams shut down, used to go there constantly, such a shame. Glad to see the beloved Barrow on CZcams though which is a first for me. Thanks for taking us with you mate! Keep up the good work.
I grew up in Barrow, I moved away back in 2011 I think. It was beginning to go downhill back then but this is dire. I’ve never seen such a dead town. It’s no good blaming Amazon, plenty of small towns are surviving just fine despite Amazon. Something is inherently wrong with Barrow and it’s council.
Subscribed! My grandfather and great grandparents on my father's side were from Barrow and I do hope to make my way across the Atlantic to visit it one day. My grandfather emigrated to Canada in 1908. Looking forward to watching your other videos. 🙂
That was lovely Thankyou. I don't get out much these days, long story but since I had 2nd vaccination I go lightheaded a lot. So I don't feel safe going out these days unless I'm with one of my sons that is. Xx
@@Yvonneb_ well I do hope so hun, I am anti Vax and Anti Big Pharma , but husband isn’t. Whatever stance one takes when it becomes as debilitating as that, it’s awful, and I hope 🙏 you do pick up soon.
Hi Gareth , unfortunately loads of Towns in England have come to this, Ghost Towns. Just like in your Video of Barrow-In-Furness today most of the Shops and Businesses have either gone Bust, or left and are boarded up. I live in Bolton, I moved to Bolton when I got married 40 years ago. It was a lovely Town fantastic Market and Market Hall, besides all the little independent shops and businesses that were open and bustling, there was seven Department Stores. There is only one Department Store still open M&S, and I would say at least 80% of the small shops and businesses are gone. The Market is a shadow of it's former self and most of the shops in the Market Hall are shut. It really is a sad sorry state. Building are falling into disrepair and boarded up, it is so depressing, in fact I don't often go in now. Does this mean the High Street will eventually disappear, and all we will be left with is online shopping and retail parks. VERY SAD .
@@BaldFoodieGuy We need to promote Pride in our Town groups and I don’t mean that 🌈 Pride . It’s the only way back lanes l8ke that one can be redeemed.
I remember visiting Barrow in 1978 to look around the shipyard and visit Invincible and Spartan (which they were building). The shipyard was fascinating seeing how they shaped and welded the plates to build the submarine hulls. At the end of the day the whistle went and you had a swarm of workers leaving the yard marching over the bridge. It was a staggering sight. The hotel and the pubs were rather grim. I didn’t explore the pubs as the whole area seemed rather dodgy. Quite an experience. BAe Systems now have a huge hall were they are building the ASTUTE Class. I guess that you probably worked on that. I had close connections with ASTUTE or B2TC something that I am extremity proud to have been deeply involved in the design, making the business case, with DPA and as customer in MoD MB. What was your role? Next time that you go into town can you take some video of the shipyard? Do they still have swarms of workers leaving at the end of the day? You could link it with beer and bacon sandwiches. Thanks for the video. Has changed and still looks bleak.
Work in the yard myself, I wouldn't exactly call it swarms like you see on some of the videos from back in the day... just long lines of cars blocking the roads 😂
@@thomfisher4926 ahh my name sake. I did most of the studies for the B2TC (now ASTUTE) business case and ST2076. I later moved to MoD MB working in the DEC. The swarms of people that I remember were back in 1978 when the workers left the yard at the end of the day - rather like a stream of ants exiting over the bridge. I guess things have changed. It was Vickers in those days.
Hi Gareth. Thanks for this run out in Barrow- it's a place I've never been to and didn't expect it to be so green. Great and different vid. Best. Johnny. 😋
Love the videos Gareth, shame Barrow seems to be lacking the right kind of investment . The food served in the Sweet pepper cafe (next to b&m near the end of the video) is outstanding and I'm saying that as a non vegan.
For the best garlic mayo mate it's so simple..roast a couple bulbs off garlic the whole bulb...roast em for like 15/20 mins on 180 temp and when they done they go really sweet n sticky...then just get a cheap jar off mayo 40p one and blend the garlic into the mayo..add pinch salt...super basic cheap and by far the best garlic mayo I've ever had...p.s I use that chilli sauce you suggested now in the little tube those ones there banging I got 4 off em in my fridge lol..cheers
@@BaldFoodieGuy Cool looks like I've got a few too watch then,cheers..I'm just waiting for some onion powder too arrive then next week I'm making proper chicken donner kebabs actually quite simple think you just need chicken thighs which are cheap for a big pack arnt they couple quid, and ya need onion powder,yogurt,cumin,paprika and I think bit chilli powder...then mix it all together n Marinade the chicken,then just put the pieces on a skewer and cook in oven...then just carve it and get your pitta breads e.t.c..so yh I'm looking forward too that I let ya know if comes out any good I'll probably cock it up but can't see much too go wrong lol..cheers
I've heard of Barrow in Furness; looks alright down to Earth Northern town, thanks for the tour and your story in it; the shops closed makes me sad for the UK, not good. Take care 👍
Make a list of all of the big name shops that have gone out of business in the last 20 years. Sad to see but what can you do when everyone gets all of their stuff online now?
Having just experienced a huge difference between British raspberries from Lidl and Morrocan raspberries from the Co-op, it would be interesting to have some flavour tests on fruit from different countries. In the UK we have multiple sources for basic fruit and veg but they can be very different quality. Lidl stuff is usually great value and quality. Some of the co-op products seem to go off by the time you leave the store.
@@ianmaonaigh7215 Yourabsolutely right , being half Scot 🏴 we tend to divide our time between the two 🇬🇧🏴 , 10 days ago I bought a box of Strawberries 🍓 from Wigtown Market (Wigtown is the Scottish book 📕 town equivalent of Ross on Wye ) They were £3 and I have never before tasted such huge lovely strawberries each one perfect and full of flavour . 🏴 Raspberries too are par excellent. And I don’t mean the huge quantities you buy cheaply at eg Aldi . If you want perfect Strawberries it has to be Scottish 🏴 . The daughter and Grandson bought strawberries 🍓 in chocolate from Thornton’s Gretna Outlet, I don’t know if Thornton’s is still there and she asked the Cafe Assistant what strawberries they were , she replied Scottish 🏴 , honestly , they are worth paying for. In fact, if we buy strawberries from Aldi , we check the supplier if it’s one particular Scottish firm we buy them.
I found the video interesting - I’ve never been to BIF before, although I once visited Ulverston! Great introspective look at the changing high street. Shocking how many are boarded up. Subscribed.
Oh my word, the ‘bips’ from the crossing! It took over 6 months but I succeeded in getting FOUR sets of lights at a junction 100m away ‘turned down’ that were on full vol! 😂 Great vid thanks once again 🙌
I lived in Barrow all of my life until I moved away to Suffolk at 19. I'm now 25 and only come and visit to see all my family a few times a year. It used to be so full of life when I was a little kid, and now it's so sad to see how much it has declined.
Hi Gareth. Used to visit friends who lived in Green Gate Street they have moved to Australia. Haven't been to Barrow-in-Furness for over 15 years. Me and the wife can't believe how the town centre has changed all the shops boarded up and closed down so sad. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for showing us around where you live, just like everywhere else shops are closing down and still haven't recovered from the lock down, it's so sad. Enjoy your kebab!
I've never been to Barrow though a relative went to live and work there in the shipyard, (1970's) he was an electrician. I think the town is probably no different from many other towns and cities around the UK. I moved here to Brighton over 35 years ago and the place has gone seriously downhill. Shops closed, vandalism, aggressive beggars, drug dealing, you name it.
Live in james Street 1995 loved legends🙄🤣now back in Scotland loved barrow Great wee town sad to see but everywheres the same 💙🏴💙🏴 great video gareth
What a shame people don't respect their surroundings I live in a London borough and they are all pretty much the same here. I can never understand why people don't seem to mind living with rubbish around them it is only the few that make it so rough for everyone
I am not justifying it, but during the height of C19 for 2 years people in those terraced streets were unable to connect for 2 years, as C19 was so high. It was in all the Newspapers 📰 and that was particularly Barrow in Furness.we are fortunate enough to have a garden and we’re able to focus on that. But, people in the Barrow Terraces were not, many died of the Rona . They were families, and became more and more disadvantaged. We need to inject some Hope back into these people, and some pride again in where they live.
Thanks for taking us around your old stomping ground Gareth, always good to see what it's like where you live out and about. Shame the shopping centre looks rather grim and deserted, bit like quite a few places nowadays. Take care of yourself and your family, keep up with more videos like this one, I never get bored lol! 😁👍🏻
@@BaldFoodieGuy same here where I live mate!. Houses going up everywhere and not the infrastructure to cope with the influx. Galls me to see all the pretty fields and little villages being swallowed up by greedy house building contractors.
@@luvuforeverjames yes mate same in our town as well. Building houses absolutely everywhere but nothing too support these new homes. No extra schools, doctors, shops, relief roads nothing. It's just building everywhere even on greenbelt land now, that means nothing now greenbelt. When those developer's want housing permission they get it.
@@matty6848 yep it's a crying shame for sure. We have less in the village now than there was 10 years ago....all the good little shops gone, not even a bank anymore. We also have only one doctors surgery but still you see the boards going up for yet more housing development. Makes me sick to the stomach in all honesty.
Sad to see all of the boarded up shops in the town centres. Unfortunately, it's easier for us to get things on Amazon so how can these shops hope to compete. I just hope the buildings can be put to other uses
Hi Garath, just wondered if you've tried Thai green curry, it says its new, in the freezer section, in Aldi, i was gonna buy it but decided i would wait to see if you were going to do a review of it, Thanks, great channel by the way.
Interesting video, sad to see the town looking closed. I made an impromptu visit to barrow, last year, stayed overnight too! Over the bridge there's Walney island, with a nature reserve at the far end, there's a fantastic walk around the peninsular, taking in the castle remains and lighthouse. Well worth checking it out, views across over to Morecambe...
sadly a lot of towns are like this now, everyone goes to soulless out of town shopping centres with all the same shops wherever you go selling the same corporate stuff but at least they get free parking eh ?
I cannot believe what you filmed Gareth. I worked in Barrow for a few years up to 2009. To say it has gone downhill since, is an understatement. Johnson, Hancock and co. have killed the town. Terrible shame, because the good people (and they are good people and tough people) of Barrow deserve better. It was always a deprived town, but my word, it's looking grim now. I fear for the future of Barrow in Furness. Shocking.
Gareth I'm shocked I didn't know you was one of the back street boys ! Lovely look at your home town and it's like so many now, much smaller with lots of shops ,pubs and clubs gone .
When I used to go to Barrow-in-Furness, I used to love the indoor market as it had seabrook crisps in hundreds of different flavours. Also, and I might be wrong, but was there not a shop that sold really good jeans in different colours and obscure sizes? I love when you do these videos. It brings back amazing memories for me. Especially as for the last few years my disabilities have stopped me travelling up there. Hopefully you are far enough from the horse fair so it doesn’t cause too much hassle with the traffic.
glad you like them Vicky this ones for you 🙂
Don’t be telling me there are even more flavours of seabrooks I might not have tried, I eat too many as is! 🤣
Disabilities, in the plural, have stopped me from travelling just about everywhere apart from local shops, now that the idiots in control have ruined the trains and made them unusable. And I've been to barrow in furness once or twice and they had the same paving flags as amsterdam in the netherlands, I know 'cos I've been there too.
There was Maelstrom a friend of mine worked there. I used to get most my jeans from there. We had Jeanster as well in Portland walk. Didn't last long.
Sounds great.
And we only have ourselves to blame. . . We decided we’d rather order stuff online than support our shops.
Victim blaming. This is an elite conspiracy .
Thank you for letting us see a small part of your life. It is so interesting. I live down South and have never been up north... Looking at the empty streets, closed shops, yes it's so sad.. but it's the same here, so many closed shops.. Life is very different now isn't it.? I would welcome more video's like this as it's an education for ignorant people like me...
so, thank you for sharing and look forward to more
Thank you you're welcome 👍👍
Loved the video and the drive around its sad to see so many small firms closed so many people out of work keep safe you two.
Thanks 👍
Sad times and this is happening all over the country! But it was really interesting to go out and about with you gaz! Well done mate 👍🏻
thanks 😊
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God this was recommended to me. I grew up here, I lived here until I was 18 and then I moved to Liverpool. I haven’t been back since most of my family that were there have either moved themselves or passed away and this is absolutely heartbreaking to see. It wasn’t amazing when I was there but this is absolutely dire. It just feels like these small northern towns are just being left to rot. So upsetting but thank you for the video.
thanks sorry for the upset.
So much for ‘levelling up’ eh?
@@Sam-gw5pl literally lmao
@@harlogreally I wish all of you well
Born and raised here in barrow its not a nice town whatsoever in fact I hate it here
Thanks for taking us with you. I love it. Yes do anything you feel like or ideas that pop up. You brighten our day.
You are so welcome!
Thanks Gareth for the tour round Barrow. I didn’t realise you wore spectacles. Pleased you got a screw from a very nice lady today! See you on the next one 👍😎
Thanks for the walkabout, Gareth. Still looks like a nice town, but so sad to see the empty units. Could there be a bit of a redevelopment happening there? I think more than ever it's so important to keep supporting small and local businesses as much as possible because they'll just...go.
yes thanks, all gone nearly.
A lot of these Pedestrianised areas are to blame , but Councils won’t admit it .
That brought back some memories. Barrow and Walney are great places, and it is sad to see them decline. Still the people are the best and turn it around, if given support.
Thank you Gareth for your tour around Barrow town centre .Such a shock to observe the changes on Portland Walk , many shops just boarded up . I was brought up in Barrow and I still hold it fondly in my heart .Watching you traveling along familiar routes ,brought back fond memories ,thank you brother .We are witnessing swift changes all around us and many of them don t look so good ,only look a little closer friends and you will note some spectacular and what will be lasting changes beneath the surface .Its really true when we hear the statement that we are to be change that we want to see .Its up to each and everyone of us to bring positivity ,passion ,kindness ,creativity and our unique skills and talents out into the world as our old system crumbles . You Gareth , bring a smile and a lightness of spirit ,as you share your channel of life around and about Barrow with those you may not be able to get out and about and those who are Barrovian and out of town .Those who don t know Barrow get an insight via you .
Cheers Pamela that's a lovely thing to say. Very kind words I appreciate it. Ate you still in Barrow now? Thank you.
It’s really nice to show us your home town going out and about. Thanks for sharing. 😉
My pleasure 😊
Lived on Walney Island while Vickers finished off HMS Sovereign. My old man was part of the original crew (and made the commissioning cake). My only real memories of Barrow are seeing him working on a butchers stall in the market on Saturdays for a bit of extra cash (and meat) and learning to swim at the local baths. Happy, but fading, memories. Nice to see the place again. Thanks.
cheers pal, glad it brought back memories
I served my time in a shipyard they were hard but great times & a few lads whom I worked with went over to Barrow-in-Furness to work on the submarines when Smith docks closed in Middlesbrough & they reckon that they had a whale of a time. Great video BFG 👍
thanks mate we might have crossed paths many moons ago.
What fun ! Garath thanks for the ride nice of you ! To share your old town and chat about your life experiences I really appreciate it Lyndax
Thank you x
Thanks for taking us on a tour around your town.
My pleasure
Hi Gareth. Thanks for taking us into town. It's shocking the amount of closed down shops. I'm lucky where I am as there are still lots of shops on high Street still going. That's why we should support local businesses. Keep up the spot on work. Best wishes from Scotland.
Stockport centre where l am has been run down for a long time but is undergoing a resurgence which is great
cheers Stewart.
Blimey that was an eye opener what ever has happened to Barrow eh, well I think I know because C19 hit Barrow badly, and boy has it affected it. You can get to a Barrow and Whitehaven , Cockermouth etc from Gretna via Metal Bridge , we turn right when we get into Carlisle. Now I understand why we have been giving good old Barrow a miss. I really pray 🙏 Barrow picks up and starts fighting back , like Stockport and Altrincham.
Nice Vid. Good to visit old haunts and see the changes.
Thanks 👍
Sadly, too many town centres are starting to look like ghost towns. We must support the stores hanging on in there, help keep local stores open. We have a Polish shop here that does amazing sausages and cheeses.
Try their range of mustards too good stuff!
That’s great Michael , that is what is needed Variety. If there was small outlets of Artisans all over the towns they might start to thrive again , but they are al” so same.
@@chingadapistolero Tesco sell Polish Mustard too, the best mustard I've ever tasted.
I remember Adam Akeover at
the Waterloo.🤣
Really enjoy your car journeys around and about Cumbria as I am unable to drive anymore I am with you all the way and shed a few tears as I miss it so much, please keep doing your videos. Thank you
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Will do this one's for you.
Anything from the Xcell range is brilliant. Had all sorts from lopsided pizzas to high end calamari!. Been shopping at Heron for years!
Such a shame 😞 all those boarded up shops sad times Here's to better times 😘😊
I enjoyed that little rid,can't believe how many shops have closed down,such a shame, but what can we do,cheers for your company..🙏🙏
shame isnt it Caroline
Lovely to see where you are.. love all your videos 😊.
Thank you so much 😀
I love these travelling videos too Gareth xx
Glad you like them! cheers Lisa x
@@BaldFoodieGuy
If possible could you make them into longer videos if you have time please xx
It's sad to see so many shops shut down. It's like driving down to Manchester where there was factories steel works power station and full of small shops supplying the workers till we started importing from China and one by one they should down and knocked down creating massive wasteland. Great video cheers Gareth
cheers Brian.
Thank you, I don't get out and about much now and it's nice to see the outside world. I must look at your list for more of these.
You're welcome
Love these 'out and about' videos. Very interesting!
More to come!
Down and out more like!
Thank you Gareth for the tour. I was saddened to see so many empty units all boarded up.We must support our local shops or we'll lose more of them. The MOTTO is use it or lose it.The same with CASH use it or lose it FOREVER.Big Brother's closing in quicker than you think. Some places will now only take plastic cards no cash. Wake up people b4 it's 2 late. THE GREAT RESET IS HAPPENING B4 YOUR EYES. YOU'LL OWN NOTHING AND BE HAPPY. (WILL WE KLAUS)
Thank you yes it's sad.
Well said Marylin, most people are utterly clueless as to the Great Reset.. Happening before our very own eyes and yet people are still blind to it...
You know the dance 💃 its not even being hidden from us but people don't want to see it ✌
That’s why it’s important we always pay Cash if and where we can . They want to move us into being a Cashless Society. Unfortunately if we just pay directly without Cash, we don’t realise just how much we are losing control of our own spending . Even Martin Lewis advises us to resist and pay in Cash. Just withdraw £50 and you will notice how you are becoming spending savvy, and are putting more thought into your purchases .
You said it sister ,so true ,Klaus and his cronies plan to have this reset operational by 2030 .No one wants to be trans human ,right ? No worries for ,we ,the good people of planet earth ,have our own reset .With unconditional love , freedom ,creativity and unity ,we have already tipped the balance in favour of peace .Follow your heart ,follow your passion and most important ,learn to still your mind and know your thoughts .Really knowing yourself in these times is key .
Hi there, thanks for sharing interesting watch I hope you don’t mind me saying but I always find it fascinating to see the more deprived parts of Britain off the beaten track and away from the big city’s. So many dying towns reminds me a lot of Workington.
yes sad isnt it
its sad to see our town so run down. I moved to Barrow back in 2013 and back then every single store was open and bustling. now though, not so much. Hard to think that run down town centre caters to over 60k people
Good video of you home town love all your videos keep safe and well x
Thanks so much
Respect to You and your Channel
You suit your glasses gareth 🤓☺️ what a bloody mess that street was ay 😳 another great video thank you xx
Thank you 😁 x
Yes shocking wasn’t it, you should do a few more Videos like that to shame them and the Council .
That’s so sad to see everywhere boarded up like that in such a relatively short space of time. Whilst the big store closures have happened elsewhere the huge own goal is the rampant vandalism which is kind of sealing the towns fate. I was in Lancaster today and it still has a great vibe with the large former BHS divided up into 3 newly opened restaurants. It’s tough to see how Barrow can turn this around
yes sad Markbisnt it.
Lancaster has a university which is the biggest local employer and also a reason for many young, ambitious people to go there. Barrow has more reasons for bright young people to leave unless they train to build nuclear submarines. Sad but true.
The reason that Town Centres are dying is due to the fact that many retailers are now setting up shop on out of town retail parks where people can fill up their massive Chelsea tractors and 4 x 4s (think: massive new wardrobe = IKEA).
I only went in Heron for the first time myself a few weeks ago. Good shop, I like it and you can find bits of random stuff you haven't seen anywhere else. Lots of shops have closed in my town too, sadly.
Sadly the way of so many places now Gareth, but enjoyed your drive round the town👍
Thanks 👍
Hi Gareth, i enjoyed the ride as I am one of the people that due to health reasons I rarely go out shopping, It is so very sad to see so many shops closed, it is the same here! I wish they could do something to reopen them, maybe reduce the rent or tax and rent them to local businesses if only for a short while. I am guilty of online shopping as its how I get things clothes food etc. I actually feel guilty now looking at the empty shops!
cheers Sandra yes its a shame, I was pretty shocked being honest.
It's a shame so many shops have closed, I like to see your stomping ground. 👍
It was the same back in the eighties when I worked there. Lived in Dalton. Worked in ASDA and B&Q.
G'day Gareth 🤓
That was a nice drive into town. I was a bit shocked at how quite it is around town. Boarded up businesses is not a healthy economy.
So you can cross Herron Foods off your To-Do list.
Looking forward to seeing that kebab meat.
Cheers 👍😀
hello John, yes not a pretty sight is it. kebab video coming tomorrow.
There's nothing like getting out and about my friend... Especially now that the weather has picked up... Hopefully we'll see more trips out into the beautiful Cumbrian Countryside... Sadly more shops are closing everyday Gaz... In a small shopping precinct like that... Once one of the larger shops like Debenhams closes... The surrounding businesses tend to suffer... This is mainly due to the loss of the expected footfall from Debenhams customers... Who would normally frequent the neighbouring stores... And unfortunately the downward spiral continues until it costs those remaining stores more money to run their business... Than they're taking in at the tills... So places like this will sadly become like ghost towns... Only when the economy starts to thrive... Will businesses start to return in numbers... Thanks for taking us all on your shopping trip pal... All the best Gaz... Cheers mate. 🍺
cheers Rick yes thats the plan mate out and about bud. Sad the town is becoming a ghost town.
Lived at a b and b in barrow for a short while when I worked away, lovely old dear who ran it made proper full English breakfast, one of the best I've tasted in my life she was a diamond
Sounds great! cheers Pal.
Great little tour Gareth 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
thanks 😊
Worked in Barrow a few times back in the day. Internal auditor for a travel agency. I always found it intriguing to have to take my passport in order to get access to the on site unit within the VSEL Shipyard. Happy times but sad to see the devastation in the retail area, very much like our local town Stockport. The charity shops are always worth a mooch around though - sign of the times. 🙁☹️
Cheers pal. Yes need full identification to get on site.
Most town centres are like this now Gareth.
Loads of shops closing down, it's very sad
Don't think we will ever get back to thriving high streets again
Yes true Ian isn't it.
Wonderfull trip , thank you for the trip along with you. Take care
You're welcome 😊
I love coming on your adventures with u mate, like you say breaks things up from usual, nice to have a change now and then spice things up lol, 👍👍👍
Thanks.
The British high st has been struggling for years with internet shopping plus councils charging small businesses extortionate business rates it's hardly surprising to see many places closed down. We should all get out and shop more and support our local businesses. It's all too do online shopping but that's only profiting mainly big multinational companies and shareholders.
yes true mate.
So sad that all the shops are empty
Used to live in Ulverston and would shop in Barrow once a week. Not been there for a few years. Big shock to see how many places are shut up. Enjoyed this video a lot.
Thank you kindly 🙏
Thank you for the tour,enjoy your garlic mayo xx
Cheers
A great vlog.I hope Barrow goes through some urban renewal soon .
Grot spots should be tackled already no excuses they are in Burnley and through Pendel that's a sign of a very poor council.
I hope you get those shops leased soon it's down to the landlord charging high rents and the council negotiating to get them leased. It didn't look good as is Burnley has vacant shops but not as many. Nelson our neighbour their Arndale is a ghost town.
Heron is a great store it was bought out by B&M Bargains who now own it.
cheers Nick, hope something happens to the shops look shocking like it does.
There's a parade of shops near to my house in Nth London and in a short period of time, all the leases were coming to an end. The new landlord wanted to treble the rents so one by one, the business's left. That was 2 years ago and the shops are still empty, boarded up and looking terrible. You'd think the landlord would rather have something than nothing but it appears they are happy with nothing. Local authorities should come down on the landlords as these things can really drag areas down.
It's sad the way towns are going these days, it's similar near me, bookies, phone shops and charity shops make up most of the town centre. A lot of the old established shops moved out as they kept putting the rates up and they just can't afford it.
yes most have gone now Paul.
Its happening all over Sunderland, it is like a bomb site,in fact after war years "the local people, enthusiasm, optimism" a growing future, local economy, and it was booming ,in every corner of the town ,then you had it regionally, then nationally "the full blown economy" a bright future" we had industries of every kind ,employing family's,,sons, daughter's leaving school 'you name it ,we had it,"nothing was going to, hold anyone or anything back, and they probably felt pride,money in pocket and spent locally day and night ,pubs clubs etc,,and also there was that chance for any entrepreneur, and give it ago,,"" now today zzzzz,you have to probably add up every penny' £ 1 etc the solicitors fees,contracts, the up keep of shop,ins ,rates taxes etc etc etc,health safety,security ,duty to workers, rules,regulations laws' minimum wage' PC, etc,and that's before your first customer as entered your premises,, and that's not including, calling a customer or employee ,madam, love, darling, sweetheart,,what chance have you got as the boss employer, even now they speaking of oh oh," the menstruel cycle” employees must be entitled to days off,, UK is to blame,from strikes,pilfering, eh a bit paint, do you want out Charlie etc,hey my welder mate on night shift, used to take his sleeping bag to work,great if you've done your shift,, but our ships were late at being delivered,
It’s amazing how well you get to know.your neighbourhood, when you are in the late teens & early 20s. In my case, probably even on a wider scale, given the freedom we enjoyed in the 19960s & early 70s. Good, if different video - thanks!
You're welcome
Hey there, might see you out and about, as I live round here. Nice to see us getting some recognition! It is a great place to live but sadly it's vandalised quite often. Must say I hate to see that Debenhams shut down, used to go there constantly, such a shame. Glad to see the beloved Barrow on CZcams though which is a first for me. Thanks for taking us with you mate! Keep up the good work.
Thanks 👌😊
I was only there late last year, thought it was bad then, but so many more shops have closed. Such a shame.
yes so sad.
I grew up in Barrow, I moved away back in 2011 I think. It was beginning to go downhill back then but this is dire. I’ve never seen such a dead town.
It’s no good blaming Amazon, plenty of small towns are surviving just fine despite Amazon.
Something is inherently wrong with Barrow and it’s council.
Sad isn't it pal
Heron is always my first stop to shop brilliant food and amazing prices and offers cannot believe you have never shopped there before Gareth .
It's where it is positioned in town, difficult to get parking etc.
Subscribed! My grandfather and great grandparents on my father's side were from Barrow and I do hope to make my way across the Atlantic to visit it one day. My grandfather emigrated to Canada in 1908. Looking forward to watching your other videos. 🙂
thanks and welcome to the channel.
A tragic loss , but we are all to blame for buying online ,
Yes sad isn't it
That was lovely Thankyou. I don't get out much these days, long story but since I had 2nd vaccination I go lightheaded a lot. So I don't feel safe going out these days unless I'm with one of my sons that is. Xx
Sorry to hear that , glad you like it. x
Gee that’s rough Yvonne that your confidence has taken a battering like that .
@@Anita-gp1gv I know but hopefully I will get better soon. X
@@Yvonneb_ well I do hope so hun, I am anti Vax and Anti Big Pharma , but husband isn’t. Whatever stance one takes when it becomes as debilitating as that, it’s awful, and I hope 🙏 you do pick up soon.
Nothing beats a drive to buy food, especially in a shop that you have not tried before.
I have only recently joined, so more of these video's please.
Cheers pal
Looks so grim glad I live on the south coast
Hi Gareth , unfortunately loads of Towns in England have come to this, Ghost Towns. Just like in your Video of Barrow-In-Furness today most of the Shops and Businesses have either gone Bust, or left and are boarded up. I live in Bolton, I moved to Bolton when I got married 40 years ago. It was a lovely Town fantastic Market and Market Hall, besides all the little independent shops and businesses that were open and bustling, there was seven Department Stores. There is only one Department Store still open M&S, and I would say at least 80% of the small shops and businesses are gone. The Market is a shadow of it's former self and most of the shops in the Market Hall are shut. It really is a sad sorry state. Building are falling into disrepair and boarded up, it is so depressing, in fact I don't often go in now. Does this mean the High Street will eventually disappear, and all we will be left with is online shopping and retail parks. VERY SAD .
yes unfortunately there are many towns like Barrow-in-Furness, grim up North lol great comment thanks Raymond. 😊
@@BaldFoodieGuy We need to promote Pride in our Town groups and I don’t mean that 🌈 Pride . It’s the only way back lanes l8ke that one can be redeemed.
I remember visiting Barrow in 1978 to look around the shipyard and visit Invincible and Spartan (which they were building). The shipyard was fascinating seeing how they shaped and welded the plates to build the submarine hulls. At the end of the day the whistle went and you had a swarm of workers leaving the yard marching over the bridge. It was a staggering sight.
The hotel and the pubs were rather grim. I didn’t explore the pubs as the whole area seemed rather dodgy. Quite an experience.
BAe Systems now have a huge hall were they are building the ASTUTE Class. I guess that you probably worked on that. I had close connections with ASTUTE or B2TC something that I am extremity proud to have been deeply involved in the design, making the business case, with DPA and as customer in MoD MB. What was your role?
Next time that you go into town can you take some video of the shipyard? Do they still have swarms of workers leaving at the end of the day? You could link it with beer and bacon sandwiches.
Thanks for the video. Has changed and still looks bleak.
cheers Neville, I served my time as a Pipefitter. Yes its grim and dodgy but its my home town, so feel apart of it if that makes sense.
Work in the yard myself, I wouldn't exactly call it swarms like you see on some of the videos from back in the day... just long lines of cars blocking the roads 😂
@@thomfisher4926 ahh my name sake. I did most of the studies for the B2TC (now ASTUTE) business case and ST2076. I later moved to MoD MB working in the DEC.
The swarms of people that I remember were back in 1978 when the workers left the yard at the end of the day - rather like a stream of ants exiting over the bridge. I guess things have changed. It was Vickers in those days.
I don't get out, so I really enjoyed my trip out with you today! Thanks Gareth, Spot On!
you're welcome
Hi Gareth. Thanks for this run out in Barrow- it's a place I've never been to and didn't expect it to be so green. Great and different vid. Best. Johnny. 😋
My pleasure!
@@BaldFoodieGuy 😋
Love the videos Gareth, shame Barrow seems to be lacking the right kind of investment . The food served in the Sweet pepper cafe (next to b&m near the end of the video) is outstanding and I'm saying that as a non vegan.
For the best garlic mayo mate it's so simple..roast a couple bulbs off garlic the whole bulb...roast em for like 15/20 mins on 180 temp and when they done they go really sweet n sticky...then just get a cheap jar off mayo 40p one and blend the garlic into the mayo..add pinch salt...super basic cheap and by far the best garlic mayo I've ever had...p.s I use that chilli sauce you suggested now in the little tube those ones there banging I got 4 off em in my fridge lol..cheers
yes ive done that mate on past videos, just trying new food cheers for the tips mate.
@@BaldFoodieGuy Cool looks like I've got a few too watch then,cheers..I'm just waiting for some onion powder too arrive then next week I'm making proper chicken donner kebabs actually quite simple think you just need chicken thighs which are cheap for a big pack arnt they couple quid, and ya need onion powder,yogurt,cumin,paprika and I think bit chilli powder...then mix it all together n Marinade the chicken,then just put the pieces on a skewer and cook in oven...then just carve it and get your pitta breads e.t.c..so yh I'm looking forward too that I let ya know if comes out any good I'll probably cock it up but can't see much too go wrong lol..cheers
Sir!!! Nice to see you out of the kitchen!! My friend used to live in Barrow before moving to Walney Island! Interesting video!
Thanks pal 👍👍
I've heard of Barrow in Furness; looks alright down to Earth Northern town, thanks for the tour and your story in it; the shops closed makes me sad for the UK, not good.
Take care 👍
Barrow town centre is awful now! Nothing but hair dressers, cafes and charity shops. So sad to see Portland walk go to nothing too ☹️
yes I was shocked x
Make a list of all of the big name shops that have gone out of business in the last 20 years. Sad to see but what can you do when everyone gets all of their stuff online now?
The council has a lot to answer for with business rates, first hiked by thatcher
Having just experienced a huge difference between British raspberries from Lidl and Morrocan raspberries from the Co-op, it would be interesting to have some flavour tests on fruit from different countries. In the UK we have multiple sources for basic fruit and veg but they can be very different quality. Lidl stuff is usually great value and quality. Some of the co-op products seem to go off by the time you leave the store.
good idea Robert. I got watermellon in Australia by the side of the road best I ever tasted. Got some from tesco last week, no taste at all.
I find the Moroccan blueberries are far superior to Other blueberries 🫐.
Crazy you should mention this cause I just ate some amazing strawberries, best I've ever bought, I grabbed the pack and looked....Morocco.
It's a bit early in season but just ask any Chefs Gareth , anywhere , for soft fruits and berries , look to Scotland 👍
@@ianmaonaigh7215 Yourabsolutely right , being half Scot 🏴 we tend to divide our time between the two 🇬🇧🏴 , 10 days ago I bought a box of Strawberries 🍓 from Wigtown Market (Wigtown is the Scottish book 📕 town equivalent of Ross on Wye ) They were £3 and I have never before tasted such huge lovely strawberries each one perfect and full of flavour . 🏴 Raspberries too are par excellent. And I don’t mean the huge quantities you buy cheaply at eg Aldi . If you want perfect Strawberries it has to be Scottish 🏴 . The daughter and Grandson bought strawberries 🍓 in chocolate from Thornton’s Gretna Outlet, I don’t know if Thornton’s is still there and she asked the Cafe Assistant what strawberries they were , she replied Scottish 🏴 , honestly , they are worth paying for. In fact, if we buy strawberries from Aldi , we check the supplier if it’s one particular Scottish firm we buy them.
I found the video interesting - I’ve never been to BIF before, although I once visited Ulverston! Great introspective look at the changing high street. Shocking how many are boarded up. Subscribed.
Glad you enjoyed it! cheers for the sub mate 👍
Oh my word, the ‘bips’ from the crossing! It took over 6 months but I succeeded in getting FOUR sets of lights at a junction 100m away ‘turned down’ that were on full vol! 😂 Great vid thanks once again 🙌
Thank you
Online shopping has a lot to answer for
yes you're right Mathew.
You can tell a city ( town) is in decline when even charity shops are closing. RIP my city of Sunderland
Yes very true
Nice to see barrow again, used to travel the area twice a week.
Welcome back!
I lived in Barrow all of my life until I moved away to Suffolk at 19. I'm now 25 and only come and visit to see all my family a few times a year. It used to be so full of life when I was a little kid, and now it's so sad to see how much it has declined.
Cheers yes sad isn't it.
So sad all the empty shops I suppose it will go to housing like everywhere except London 🇬🇧🍀👍🏼
sad pal isnt it.
@@BaldFoodieGuy very mate 🤷♂️
Afternoon fella ,!hope your all good in the hood bro 👍 👌
All good
Hi Gareth. Used to visit friends who lived in Green Gate Street they have moved to Australia. Haven't been to Barrow-in-Furness for over 15 years. Me and the wife can't believe how the town centre has changed all the shops boarded up and closed down so sad. Thanks for sharing
Cheers Paul no worries mate. Yes it's not ideal pal. All the best, Gareth.
Thanks for showing us around where you live, just like everywhere else shops are closing down and still haven't recovered from the lock down, it's so sad. Enjoy your kebab!
Thanks kebab vid going on tomorrow.
Great to see you out and about, and great to see your home town from your POV- I like it, ignore the haters!
Thanks 👍
@Maynards so blue They'll be along shortly, this is the internet after all...🥺
I've never been to Barrow though a relative went to live and work there in the shipyard, (1970's) he was an electrician. I think the town is probably no different from many other towns and cities around the UK. I moved here to Brighton over 35 years ago and the place has gone seriously downhill. Shops closed, vandalism, aggressive beggars, drug dealing, you name it.
Cheers for the story pal dad isn't it.
Sounds like Southend !
Live in james Street 1995 loved legends🙄🤣now back in Scotland loved barrow Great wee town sad to see but everywheres the same 💙🏴💙🏴 great video gareth
Cheers Ian
It's nice to see the area.
Interesting to see the state of the town centre there, a scene most places I guess these days. Least there's no visible zombie people on drugs
haha not yet lol
What a shame people don't respect their surroundings I live in a London borough and they are all pretty much the same here. I can never understand why people don't seem to mind living with rubbish around them it is only the few that make it so rough for everyone
Yes indeed.
I am not justifying it, but during the height of C19 for 2 years people in those terraced streets were unable to connect for 2 years, as C19 was so high. It was in all the Newspapers 📰 and that was particularly Barrow in Furness.we are fortunate enough to have a garden and we’re able to focus on that. But, people in the Barrow Terraces were not, many died of the Rona . They were families, and became more and more disadvantaged. We need to inject some Hope back into these people, and some pride again in where they live.
Really appreciate the video.. Fascinating but unsettling. 👍🇦🇺
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for taking us around your old stomping ground Gareth, always good to see what it's like where you live out and about. Shame the shopping centre looks rather grim and deserted, bit like quite a few places nowadays. Take care of yourself and your family, keep up with more videos like this one, I never get bored lol! 😁👍🏻
Thanks James, yes it used to be better 30 years ago. Gone to the dogs now.
@@BaldFoodieGuy same here where I live mate!. Houses going up everywhere and not the infrastructure to cope with the influx. Galls me to see all the pretty fields and little villages being swallowed up by greedy house building contractors.
@@luvuforeverjames yes mate same in our town as well. Building houses absolutely everywhere but nothing too support these new homes. No extra schools, doctors, shops, relief roads nothing. It's just building everywhere even on greenbelt land now, that means nothing now greenbelt. When those developer's want housing permission they get it.
@@matty6848 yep it's a crying shame for sure. We have less in the village now than there was 10 years ago....all the good little shops gone, not even a bank anymore. We also have only one doctors surgery but still you see the boards going up for yet more housing development. Makes me sick to the stomach in all honesty.
Sad to see all of the boarded up shops in the town centres. Unfortunately, it's easier for us to get things on Amazon so how can these shops hope to compete. I just hope the buildings can be put to other uses
yes Debenham was great, used to park on top of it and walk into the shop doall my Christmas shopping in a oner.
Hi Garath, just wondered if you've tried Thai green curry, it says its new, in the freezer section, in Aldi, i was gonna buy it but decided i would wait to see if you were going to do a review of it, Thanks, great channel by the way.
cheers not had that one I dont think, had the one from M&S
I saw that in Aldi the other day, and wondered what it was like, too!
Not walk home staggering home ! Lol 😆 🤣
You got that right!
Interesting video, sad to see the town looking closed. I made an impromptu visit to barrow, last year, stayed overnight too! Over the bridge there's Walney island, with a nature reserve at the far end, there's a fantastic walk around the peninsular, taking in the castle remains and lighthouse. Well worth checking it out, views across over to Morecambe...
yrs some good walks around for sure Nick.
sadly a lot of towns are like this now, everyone goes to soulless out of town shopping centres with all the same shops wherever you go selling the same corporate stuff but at least they get free parking eh ?
Yes I got free parking lol
I cannot believe what you filmed Gareth.
I worked in Barrow for a few years up to 2009.
To say it has gone downhill since, is an understatement.
Johnson, Hancock and co. have killed the town.
Terrible shame, because the good people (and they are good people and tough people) of Barrow deserve better.
It was always a deprived town, but my word, it's looking grim now.
I fear for the future of Barrow in Furness.
Shocking.
Yes it was, I was sad to be honest at the state of the town.
Its not Johnson & co its Amazon and Ebay which have killed the high st
Gareth I'm shocked I didn't know you was one of the back street boys ! Lovely look at your home town and it's like so many now, much smaller with lots of shops ,pubs and clubs gone .
haha cheers Kevin.
Really enjoyed that , thanks mate👍
No problem 👍