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Weird Westcountry
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 11 เม.ย. 2018
Hey guys, thanks for getting this far and checking me out! I'm a history geek from the arse-end of Devon, UK who decided to make some videos about the Westcountry.
I upload occasionally with new videos on Westcountry history, myths and legends, famous food and Westcountry heroes, hopefully giving you some inspiration on where to go, places to visit and things to do.
Be sure to subscribe and comment if there are any Westcountry topics you would like me to cover.
I upload occasionally with new videos on Westcountry history, myths and legends, famous food and Westcountry heroes, hopefully giving you some inspiration on where to go, places to visit and things to do.
Be sure to subscribe and comment if there are any Westcountry topics you would like me to cover.
Make your own Traditional Cornish Christmas Bush (complete with poorly-pronounced Cornish)
It's that time of year again. Just when you think Weird Westcountry is no more, up pops another video. Full disclosure, this was filmed last year but I couldn't finish editing because I was pregnant and looking at the laptop brought on my morning sickness. I know, it makes no sense.
Anyway, behold my simple user guide for creating a little piece of a traditional Cornish Christmas in your home. The Cornish bush (or bunch, given your preference) hails from a simpler time before the Victorians got their grubby mitts all over the festive season. So have a go and remember it's probably best to wear eye protection and some gloves before dealing with that tricky furze blossom.
Sources:
Cornish Homes and Customs. A.K.H. Jenkin, 1934
The Western Antiquary, 1884
Cornish Feasts and Folklore. M.A. Courtney, 1890
Traditions of a Cornish Christmas. Visit Falmouth.com, 2021
Music credits;
I Saw Three Ships by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Canon and Variation by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Fortaleza by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Anyway, behold my simple user guide for creating a little piece of a traditional Cornish Christmas in your home. The Cornish bush (or bunch, given your preference) hails from a simpler time before the Victorians got their grubby mitts all over the festive season. So have a go and remember it's probably best to wear eye protection and some gloves before dealing with that tricky furze blossom.
Sources:
Cornish Homes and Customs. A.K.H. Jenkin, 1934
The Western Antiquary, 1884
Cornish Feasts and Folklore. M.A. Courtney, 1890
Traditions of a Cornish Christmas. Visit Falmouth.com, 2021
Music credits;
I Saw Three Ships by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Canon and Variation by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Fortaleza by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Halloween Special - The Devil in the Westcountry (with shadow puppets!)
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Here it is, my lovers, the first Weird Westcountry Halloween Special (just completed on time, as tomorrow no-one will care about Halloween and we'll all be left with discount costumes and mouldy pumpkins). The Westcountry has a long tradition of tales associated with the Devil and his felonious minions, so here is a taster, brought to you by the WW Shadow Puppet Theatre (that would be me in my ...
Devon - The Horrifying Legend of the Hairy Hands
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For over a century, travellers along a certain stretch of desolate Dartmoor road have been terrorised by a demonic pair of disembodied hairy hands... Thanks as always to Ash, Chris, Becky, Vik & Mono for your time and your dignity. 'What the hell's going on out here?' Vincent Lombardi video clip th-cam.com/video/4V0TYIO6yv4/w-d-xo.html
Traditional Cream Tea - Cornwall vs Devon
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A tale as old as time... well, jam and cream anyway. Video number two explores the correct way to layer up your south west scones and the history of our most famous food. Music Credits: Fortaleza - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena Divertissement by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/i...
Visit Wistmans Wood - Weird Devon History
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Welcome to my first ever video on the Weirdness of the Westcountry! Today I explore the creepiest wood in the South West of England, and delve a little into it's interesting history. Feel free to contact me or Subscribe! Music: Wind Marching for Rain - Puddle of Infinity Toccata in D Minor - Bach Tiptoe out the Back - Dan Lebowitz Salute to Mexico - United States Marine Band Fortaleza - Topher ...
I want to make Cornish bushes with you! Well done you! Top marks for tackling the gorse too. Looks fabulous 🤩 x
We all know your bush would be absolutely the best bush around 🥰 I never realised how aggressive gorse actually was until I had to touch it!
@@weirdwestcountry8646 you are a braver woman than me! So fabulous to see you again 'doing your thing'. I want to get my secateurs out now! Look after yourselves and thanks for the inspiration 😁 xxx
Just come across your site and it is very interesting. Thanks for taking the time to post. There is surprisingly little worth while information like this on YT.
nice video +1 subbed!!
I just found your channel and it's wonderful!! I really hope that you would do more episodes! Halloween is my favorite time of year! I love these tales! They are wonderful! Thank you for all the hard work that you have put into your story telling!! Have a lovely day! =;)
BRILLIANT!
I’ve seen the hairy hands....
Dear Ms. Laura Fox, thank you so much for your hard work, your data gathering, and most of all thank you for your acting, you are brilliant; and of course thanks for the team working with you to produce such pieces of art, you are a good team and I think good friends too. Thank you all so very much, I did enjoy your show to the maximum. Waiting for more.
I have friends from Devon, and friends from Cornwall, so one scone has jam first the other cream first. The big problem, is which to eat first. Life is so complicated.
Apologies for the sound quality, I definitely need a new microphone 😭
Great to see you back, hopefully you've got more videos planned
Thank you! Yes, working on episodes 4 & 5 as we speak. Trying to make them a little bit more educational so working on the research. They'll be out at Halloween and Christmas 😁
Absolutely awesome!! We love watching your videos 😍
Thanks Amy ❤️ I'll try to crack on and make them more often 😂 anything you'd like to see a video about?
lmao im from tavistock
I prefer to use my cream like butter, so on the scone first. with a small amount of jam on top, as I don’t care for the sweetness of jam. Will anyone die if I like to eat my food the way _i_ prefer?
Good video...Love the look 👌
Aww I wish there were more
Hi Glenn and thanks for the sub 😁 never fear, there's another episode in the works. Should be out next month! (That's me setting myself a deadline)
@@weirdwestcountry8646 Awesome! There's no where near enough interesting historical content on the West Country on TH-cam.
I'm Australian but my family come from Western Devon near the Cornish border.
Wow. Did you know in the US places where people go missing often have granite as one of the common factors. See David Paulides work.
I didn't know that, but there is a lot of lore around granite, the whole of Dartmoor sits on it 👌
I prefer Devonshire cream only... dont hate me, because im not bothered
I'm here because after googling my surname, I found my family apparently was from Devon. It looks beautiful!
Devon IS beautiful, only the best people are from here. Okay, maybe extend that catchment to the general westcountry. But yeah, best people 😁
@@weirdwestcountry8646 that's so great to hear ! My one grampas' side is from Parkham, Devon. Pickard was the surname. They raised cattle.
@@noname-by3qz That's lovely, Parkham is such a nice place! North Devon is beautiful 😁
I live in Devon and I can confirm that it is beautiful
Always jam first Ms Fox
This is a neutral platform Julie.... I couldn't possibly comment 😉 xx
I think we can guess your preference being a Devon maid
Laura love weird west country your nutty as a fruitcake but I love you. Interesting facts with fun
Julie, you found me! So glad you love the videos, there's another one in the works 😁
Can't wait
The comment about putting the milk in first has had me chuckling all day.
Thanks Mark! I had to get that in there... I'm not sure if it's even tea making etiquette, but it is disgusting 😂
@@weirdwestcountry8646 It is totally etiquette. I work with a few people who put the milk in first - you can tell when you drink it and it is indeed disgusting.
Very witty and weird. More please!
Thank you! Will strive for more weirdness 😁