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Hi Sofia, The issue is not the nuclear power plant. The main reason not to swim here is the strong currents from its shape and position in the English Channel. If you want to swim close by, Littlestone is on one side, and Camber is on the other. You can check the water quality at UK government's environmental agency site 🔗environment.data.gov.uk/bwq/profiles/ for the water quality and whether it is safe to swim. I hope that helps, All the best, Gary & Janis

@@OurWorldForYou thanks for the information 👍

Hi Alex, Thanks so much, and no, I didn't know that about the Hasting's International Chess congress, and this year will be the 98th year - that's amazing. I hope you have a fabulous time in Hastings, it is a wonderful place to visit and explore. All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi, An AoT fan - Thanks for taking the time to stop by and leave us a comment. Gary & Janis

Hi Cameron, Any more detail? Which of the following fits the bill? You don't like the sound of my voice, but the back sounds are okay The content of the narration could be better Just prefer to look at the video without any audio I'd be interested. I always thought it might be nice on TH-cam to have the narration on a separate channel so you could mute that, but I guess that's a little niche. Anyway, assume you won't subscribe to the channel because all new content comes with narration. However, I'm not offended because I know my style is not for everyone. All the best, Gary (& Janis)

Hi Jennifer, Thanks so very much; that's very kind of you. I'm so glad you enjoyed our video. Hopefully, there's more on the channel that may be of interest to you that you can take a look at. Thanks again for taking the time to stop by and leave us a comment. All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi Susan, And how much of it did you recognise? Is it just the same? And where would we find you these days? Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi John, So, did that lead to a life on the ocean wave and lead you to a life in Canada? We haven't been down to Pompey way in some years, although Janis spent her childhood there as the family run a little B&B in Shanklin for a number of years after a life in London. We do need to head back to the Isle of Wight, has to be something for next year. All the best, Gary & Janis

@@OurWorldForYou I went to sea as an apprentice ..for (4) years..sailing world wide...!!! after qualifiyng sailed as 3rd+2nd+1st mate/s + master ( skipper) in 1967 was recruited by a Canadian company and immigrated to Montreal,Canada with wife & three kids .......gave up going sea !!! in 1968 I was trasnsferred to Japan - where spent seven(7) years then two (2)years in Hong Kong -then six(6 years in San Fraancisco + two(2) years back in the UK ( lived in Waldershhare) near Dover ..Then back to Canada.... Been here ever since ... Your comment/question ref Eirth We were "evecuated " :when the 1sr V-1;s ('DOODLE BUGS/BUZZ BOMBS) stared to arrive as they landed initially( lots of them !!!!! ) in the Folkestone-Dover area and I suppose the idea was to move away from the coast ..but it was naive to think that the eventual target was London....and of course they did get there ! My btoher was killed on Aug 3rd .1944 ......one day before his 4th birthday. D-Day was June 6th 1944 but the V-1' we still being launched - from Northern France and Belgium.....followed later by the V-2's ..... regardds john m

Hi John, Firstly, so sorry to hear about your little brother - another side to the horrors of war, the innocents. Erith seemed like an odd choice being on the banks of the Thames, officially still in Kent then, but so close to London. My late father used to tell of his childhood getting chased off bomb sites, and once got a whipping after he was caught at the site of the wreckage of a V1 trying to salvage a little bit of memorabilia. That would have been in Welling, not too far from Erith. We just got back from the British Normandy Memorial, overlooking Gold Beach, with Juno to our east, the Canadian beach. Sounds like you'd has a life. I (Gary) was born in '67, and you were just settling down. We've been to Hong Kong ('97), San Francisco ('02 & '06) and Montreal ('10) but Japan is still on the wish list, and never been to Western Canada, still there's plenty of time. You are lucky to have seen so much and experienced so much; I'm struggling to understand what life in Japan for seven years would have been like in the late '60's. I think we're all a little spoilt these days. Anyway, lovely to hear from you, All the best, Gary & Janis

@@OurWorldForYou Hello , how are you,well I hope ( Konichi-wa o-genki deska ?) Japan - - living in Yokohama-commuting daily to Tokyo( with 2.o million others)......... - Learned the language ( required !!!!..I had 15 Japanes employees - all UNI graduates / fluent in English ) - We ( wife -whos is English... born in Folkestome) and our three kids ( UK born) all speak Japanese-they were educated in Yokohama - -It was an unforgettable and rewarding experience - both living and working there. - I was responsible for Japan.Korea,Taiwan ,Hong Kong,Thailand.Phillipines.IndonesiaMalaysia & Singapore and later (from 1971) China - Clocked up 1000's of AIR MILES as you can imagine I think Japana is a little different these days but I think the culture remains underneth the "glitz and glamour" of so called western (mainly USA) culture influence. We witnessed (and lived ) the changes between 1969 and 1976 and we n oticed it in. 1984 - the last time we vistited. regards john m my e-mail " eurocdn@aol.com "

Hi Ian, Thanks so very much. I think I prefer the French version of "Cinque Port", it makes more sense, "Five Ports", rather than the Anglicised version, but in future I'll refer to English pronunciation. I do love our Anglo-French History and recently came back from Dives-sur-Mer, where William the Conqueror left for England on that fateful day in 1066; it is a fascinating place, in fact, the whole of Normandy, and our intertwined history. There will be more of that on the channel soon. All the best, Gary & Janis

@@OurWorldForYouyes it is interest history and I agree about the French origin of Cinque but not how it’s pronounced locally. Did you know that some of Norman Armada tried to land at Romney (there was no Old and New Romney at the time) but were beaten back. There were later repercussions after the main landing and battle of Hastings. Which is also partly why the church in NR is so big. I think one of William’s relatives took an interest (Bishop Odo?). The church was originally one of five. Also badly flooded in 1287? during storm. This is why the steps to church lead down due to build of sediment/shingle around church. Can still see the flood level on the pillars in the church.

Hi Ian, We've seen the church at New Romney, we've two videos of the 14 historic churches of New Romney - th-cam.com/video/p3daFX5sSPk/w-d-xo.html & th-cam.com/video/tK1bXGl4jDs/w-d-xo.html - If you watch them, then you'll have to close your ears when I repeat Cinque Ports! I am interested in the Norman invasion and those that came before it and how they shaped the English language. It's astounding how much English is actually French or German. Thanks for taking the time to comment, All the best, Gary & Janis

@@OurWorldForYou thanks. I saw those videos later. Thanks for making them. I noticed you got a bit lost in NR.

Hi Ian, Just a little - We need to head back to New Romney as we haven't been inside Saint Nicholas Church. I'm sure it'll be soon. All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi Gina, Thanks so very much. I'm so glad you liked it; it is a beautiful place to visit. I hope you visit soon. It looks wonderful in the summer, but in any season, it's a treat. All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi Mike, You had best not subscribe then because all my videos are like this. And as for liking the sound of my own voice; I don't really, but I do like to share the things that we discover when we visit somewhere, and I think talking about it the most effective medium. Anyway, all the best, Gary

Hi John, Thanks so much, so glad you liked our little look at Tenterden - There should be plentry more for you to explore too. All the best, Gary and Janis

Hi Robert, Indeed, and wandering around the streets of Bayeux, Port-au-Bessin and Arromanches-les-Bains, it seems the sacrifices are not forgotten there. All the best, Gary and Janis

Hi Phillip, We agree; it is a fabulous place to visit. Sorry about the pun, but it had been on our radar for years, and it didn't disappoint. Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment; much appreciated, All the best, Gary and Janis

Hi, That's a story similar to Janis's paternal side who moved to Greenwich from farming around Faversham. They ended up working on the Thames as Lightermem, including her father, until the working life of the Thames came to an end. You may be interested in another of our videos too; 'A tour of the Historic Churches of Romney Marsh - Part 2' - 🔗A tour of the Historic Churches of Romney Marsh - Part 2 The last church on that trip is St Peter & St Paul's Church, Newchurch - that may be of interest to you Anyway, all th best, Gary & Janis

@@OurWorldForYou Thabk you so much ,Ill check out the video. I know my Great Great Grandmothers funeral was there,Im guessing she was buried there,Ill have to find out if there's a Headstone,I guess some didn't get one.

Hi, The cemetery is pretty big; it's whether they were buried there (my guess they were), if they may have had a headstone, or something simpler in wood that may not have survived the test of time. Whatever, it's a little bit of your history. The exhibition in the corner of the church may be interesting though. All the best, Gary and Janis

Hi Aniruddha, She is, indeed, a recognisable face on British TV. Although the focus is mostly on Charles Dickens, but he wasn't born there. All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi Volker, Thank you, I am glad you like them. Perhaps you may return one day. It's best in the summer; the world looks a little better in the sunshine. Thanks for taking the time to stop by an leave a comment. All the best, Gary & Janis

Hallo Peter, Das stimmt, und wir sind so glücklich, dass sie gerettet wurde. Ich muss zugeben, ich bin auch ein großer Fan der Clifton Suspension Bridge. Danke, dass du vorbeigeschaut und einen Kommentar hinterlassen hast, Alles Gute, Gary & Janis Und jetzt auf Englisch - Hi Peter, It is, and we are so lucky it has been saved. I have to admit, I am a big fan of the Clifton Suspension Bridge too. Thanks for stopping by to comment, All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi John, It closed in 1992 and was pulled down in 2019 to make way for homes. Shame such a historic pub was lost, but I guess being a bit remote, and with more people becoming conscious of the repercussions of drink-driving, it's fate was sealed many years back. Thanks for stopping by to comment, All the best, Gary & Janis

@@OurWorldForYou Dates me ! ! Last time I was in WM was at an air show when the USAF was still based at Manston ..early 50's

Wow John, That was a few summers ago; what was RAF Manston has returned to its old name of King's Hill and is a massive new development of mixed houses and retail, but you probably saw that at the end of the video. One by-product of that is the heritage Spitfires that do tours over the southeast, which still pass over RAF West Malling and RAF Detling Hill, which means I get a free air show most days of the summer. Anyway, all the best, Gary & Janis

!MORE THAN A FEW ..THINK IT WAS 198/49 ????? .. Assume you mean RAF WEST MALLING ?? I was born in Tovil --1936 but in 1937 my parents mov'ed back to (and I grew up " in) Folkestone where nearest RAF airfields were Hawkinge and Lympe !!!!! and the Luftwaffe - Calais area !!!!

Hi John, I did mean RAF West Malling - should avoid replying before my first coffee of the day. A childhood on the Southeast coast must have been wonderful - were you evacuated during the war? Folkestone has seen some changes over the years, some for the better, some not. Although we do like the current Folkestone, an eclectic mix of the new and old. All the best, Gary and Janis

Hi Andy, Glad you liked it; You should catch the Wrotham road trip videos - they start sandwiched between the M20 & M26 motorway, but the world we explore is far from that. The greatest threat these villages and small towns face is being swamped by over-development. Anyway, thanks for stopping by to leave us a comment All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi, an absolute pleasure

Sharon, thanks so much, that’s very kind of you. I guess that’s my style. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment, it’s appreciated All the best, Gary & Janis

Sharon, That’s great - we love McDonald and Hobbs, think there’s a new series coming (but don’t quote me on that). Bath is a lovely place to visit, and We’ve just got back from Wells, which is also a magnificent city nearby. The video for that will be coming shortly, but we’re currently in Bayeux, so I’m building a bit of a backlog. I am so glad you’re enjoying our videos, there’s a few to work your way through and there’ll be plenty more to come 😀 Once again thanks so much for talking the time to leave us a message. All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi Mark, Glad you liked it; so much history packed into one quaint, hidden little town. Thanks for stopping by to leave us a comment All the best, Gary & Janis

Thank you Natasha, and absolute pleasure. All the best, Gary & Janis

Nancy, Thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. And thanks for taking the time to drop us a comment, All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi, I'm (Gary) also old enough to remember the hovercraft leaving Pegwell bay 🫢 Not sure we've been through the nature reserve - one to add to the must see list. Thanks again for the comment, All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi, Thanks so much, honestly, I don't know; I've never played that version. It would make a great route though. All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi Adrian, Firstly, thanks for taking the time to stop by and leave a comment - The "all fur coat and no knickers" made me smile on a Sunday morning. It's a shame, but I know you're right, the flip side is where I live in a village of 750 homes, surrounded on all sides by green space, has approval for 950 new homes, with possibly a few more hundred later along the line (I don't suspect too much will be affordable though!) Maybe the new government's approach of overruling NIMBYs may help, but developers rarely build homes for the modest/affordable - less profit. I really like Rye in the winter; a lot fewer tourists, and next time I'm back, I'll take a look at the shops - from the outside, it is a breath of fresh air that doesn't look like every high street, but is it all a facade? Let's hope we see change in 2024 and beyond, and that the locals, the real locals, are represented. All the best, Gary & Janis

@@OurWorldForYou Hi Gary & Janis, I'm glad I made you smile. It's good to smile and takes less effort than frowning apparently. I totally agree with you regarding genuineky "affordable housing" doesn't make enough profit for the developers apparently. So many agree to include affordable/Social housing but conveniently are allowed to not include them when they actually begin building which is totally wrong. Bung the council a few £'s and they are allowed to remove them. If we go back to the 1980's there was plenty of self build's being built but even that is now for the wealthy only. Regarding the shops, I guess like most High Streets in the UK we have an over supply of coffee shops and Charity shops. Many of the Hotels are owned by very few people which is never a good idea because it stifles competition. There are still some good pubs and the Water Works on the Corner of Rope Walk and Tower street is very popular. It used to be the old Public toliets and even a soup kitchen back in the 1800's. There is no doubt that Rye has some great history but it really isn't a thriving town full of life. The biggest issue is countrywide which is the total loss of Community spirit. I remember Bonfire Night was a huge event and in the 1960's had a Fire breathing dragon, imagine that moving along Rye High Street with all the timber framed houses. Carnival day was a massive community event with long processions of fancy dress,bands, floats etc and the vast majority of the community took part. We like many towns and villages had May Day celebrations, Pudding races, "Hot Pennies" where the Towen Mayor would throw out hot pennies from the Town hall for kids to pick up and compete for. Today there is little left. My personal view is the Politicians don't actually like our culture,history and traditions. Look no further than today where England will be playing Spain in the final and barely a St Georges flag to be seen anywhere apart from the pubs. I'm gald you like Rye and hope you do come back.. All the best and thanks again for replying. 🙂

Hi Adrian, I always try to reply, although there may be a few days of radio silence as we head off to Normandy next week. It's strange, our little village does have a touch of community spirit, but the expansion will damage that, I guess we need to 'make hay while the sun shines.' Maybe we can hope, with the right community champions, we have a brighter future. All the best, Gary & Janis

@@OurWorldForYou Hi gary & Janis, Totally agree with you and life is a wheel so what goes around comes around. Sounds a bit cheesy but life does seem to be like that so hopefully we can re-generate our community spirit one day and start again with many of our celebrations etc. Have a great time in Normandy. Years ago I took my son on a World war I battlefield tour and we absolutely loved France and Belgium. Travel enhances the mind and leaves fabulous memories which last a lifetime. All the best and safe trip Adrian.

Hi Adrian, We had a great time thanks, and visited the British Normandy Memorial overlooking 'Gold' beach - wonderful, but the weather could have been better, it picked up later in the week when we headed to Dives0sur-Mer (the place William the Conqueror left France for at the start of the the Normandy invasion of 1066). We've done a lot of the WWI trail, and most of it is covered on our blog. If everything goes to plan, I aim to release a video of the British Normandy Memorial this weekend. Anyway, all the best, Gary & Janis

Hi, Thanks, it is stunning, great to see in all seasons All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi, Thanks so much, I need to revisit Ramsgate again, later in the season. I know there was a fair bit I didn't cover, it was difficult to squeeze everything into one day. I bet, as the summer season hots up, it's getting a little crazy. As soon as they turn on the sun, we're going to have six weeks of madness 😎 Anyway, thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment. All the best, Gary & Janis

Walmer's not too far from Deal, another splendid town. And the Ham Sandwich sign is famous, if a little run down now. All in all a lovely part of the world if it ever stops raining here ☔ Thanks so much for stopping by, All the best, Gary & Janis

Dave, What can I say? It's one of my earliest videos on TH-cam. Hopefully, lots of lessons have been learned, and my more recent content is more sympathetic to the location. All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi Annamária, So, glad it brought back fond memories from your time in England - Where are you from originally? I am really pleased you managed to get outside London, which is a great city, but there is so much more to this country, and it's good to explore. Let's hope you get back soon 🤞 All the best, Gary & Janis

@@OurWorldForYou Hungary

Hi Annamária, How lovely! We have never been, but we would love to visit; it's on that list that only seems to get longer. We did watch the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, that's the best we can do.😊 Anyway, all the best, thanks again for taking time to comment. Gary & Janis

Hi Karen, It really is, and on our recent travels to Well & Salisbury, we found a link we either forgot about or just didn't know. The late Prime Minister Ted Heath (1970-1974) was born in Broadstairs and returned a few times. We spotted a couple of paintings and a photo of him in later life at Broadstairs. We want to pop back, but we'll avoid the peak of summer; it can get a little busy. Anyway, thanks so much for dropping by and taking the time to comment, All the best, Gary & Janis

@@OurWorldForYou I grew up in Bexleyheath and ted heath was our local MP.

Hi Karen, Small world: I was brought up in Welling, and went to Bexley Grammar School, Janis was brought up in Sidcup. So Ted Heath was our MP too 😀 From all accounts, he was a very well-respected gentleman. It was nice to find that link back to home on our travels. All the best, Gary & Janis

Kieran, Thanks so much, glad you liked it and thanks again for taking the time to leave a comment. All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi again, Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi, How fantastic, lovely places to visit. We're lucky; we pop by often and see them to get a little inspiration for our garden through the seasons. Anyway, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi, That's such good news; I hope the move goes well. We love all of those Kent coastal towns for the reasons you mentioned. They're all subtly different, and we like them for their differences. When we got our new car in May, Deal was the place we chose to come to for a quick drive and fish 'n' chips by the sea: just perfect. Anyway, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, All the best for the future. Gary & Janis

@@OurWorldForYou thank you for your reply! Kent is a very beautiful and underrated county in my opinion

Hi, You have to do better than that - what's terrible, my video or Hastings? If it's the former; okay, my videos are not for everyone, I get that. If it's the latter; can't agree, there's a lot worse places in the world, and I think Hastings brings a lot of joy to a lot of people, just walk past the adventure golf to see that. Anyway, have a good Sunday. Hopefully, the sun is shinning in your part of the world. Cheers, Gary & Janis

Hi Polly, That should be lovely, such a serene part of the world. If you're coming by train, you'll probably come via Aylesford village, which would be nice too, if not it may be worth a walk through. Here's hoping you have a wonderful time on your visit. All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi Ani, It's fine; there's plenty of places around the lake to upp over an enjoy the view safely, and then you have all the towns and villages too to park up, explore and take in lakeside views. All the best, Gary

Hi, It's changed so much since then, and it's been a rollercoaster ride. Still, I don't think the golden sands of the beach have changed at all. Still a lovely place to visit, although madness in summer. Thanks for stopping by. All the best, Gary

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Ah, the windmill, got it now.

@@OurWorldForYou what are you talking about ?

@@OurWorldForYou know any PILCHER family members?

Hi Trebor, We know Sutton Valance, we often drive through there. Perhaps I need to put it on a stopover on a little road trip from Maidstone? It's a lovely little place, and the King's Head always look so appealing just before we drop down the hill. Anyway, all the best, Gary & Janis

Hello Trebor, It is such a beautiful place; it won't have changed too much, except the gardens have matured a bit more since then. The National Trust takes such care in its properties; hopefully, they'll be here for many years to come. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment, All the best, Gary & Janis

Hello Trebor, It's a beautiful slice of Kent, well worth a visit these days, too. There's the new Greek inspired garden, else little has probably changed. It looks beautiful on an English summer's day. Once again, thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment, All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi Carola, We had a wonderful time here, and will return one day, such a lovely place, nice views, great food and wonderful people. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment, All the best, Gary & Janis

Hi Louisa, Thank you for the correction, and I would hope is protected, but hope counts for little. It's a wonderful space so let's pray that it's left as it should be. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Cyprus, and it was nice to get out and explore a little. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment, All the best, Gary & Janis

@@OurWorldForYou No worries anytime .

Hi Ann, So glad you liked it, a wonderful bit of 'Old England', and hopefully worth the travel - where else did you visit on your travels here? I hope they were as rewarding. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to stop by to leave us a comment. All the best, Gary & Janis

Started in London, to Dover , sandwich, now in Brighton. Will be going to the Jurassic coast and Cotswolds . Uk is beautiful, lots to see . I am British but migrated many moons ago .

Hi Ann, That sounds fantastic, Brighton, and this weather - must be wonderful. With the Jurassic Coast & Cotswolds yet to come - 🤞 we leave the sun turned on. We hope so as we're off to Wells & Salisbury next week - who knows, it's the British summer. I bet it's nice to be back; the place has changed a touch over the years. Anyway, all the best, happy & safe travels. Gary & Janis

@@OurWorldForYou thank you 💕

Hi, mixed feeling about the Turner Contemporary - it looks a lot better than some of the post-war monstrosities thrown up after the war, but understand it's not to everyone's taste, but hey-ho. As someone who's been coming to Margate on and off since the '70s when I was a kid, I'm liking the direction it's taking - last visit was in May, and a cheeky visit to Olby's 😋 Anyway, thanks for stopping by, All the best, Gary & Janis