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  • Jamie Brown has big ideas about turning a 15,000 sq ft historic WW2 RAF bunker into his new home. However the bunker totally encased in earth, with no natural light, and the back section submerged in water. Host George Clarke
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  • @madgebishop5409
    @madgebishop5409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    always wanting to be "in for christmas"

    • @lisalove511
      @lisalove511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      And don’t forget getting pregnant during construction

  • @jukes243
    @jukes243 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Wow! Such an undertaking! Update please. We'd love to see the end product. NOTE: The music is louder than the speaker. Otherwise, very interesting stories. TYFS.

  • @iancrespo7148
    @iancrespo7148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I'd love to see this project as it go down the road. It's unbelievably massive but I can feel the couples passion to make it into a family place. More future videos on this project please!

    • @toodlesoops7761
      @toodlesoops7761 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Uh oh, another couple who have massive debt and yup, let's add a child P.S. the cost to raise 1 child is now over 1 million dollars -

    • @elizabethcleland6267
      @elizabethcleland6267 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would like see how much it is doingis it finished are they open up yet would like to see it if I could afford it

  • @pryambann6300
    @pryambann6300 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am a Canadian fan and would love to see the finished project. Love your show

  • @sandrab.nelson4893
    @sandrab.nelson4893 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I really love these episodes. please update this one. It´s such an unusual place, very interesting. George, you´re the best!

  • @GypsyWomanWindy
    @GypsyWomanWindy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I would LOVE to see this finished! This is just amazing what they've done so far.

    • @Peter-nv3wu
      @Peter-nv3wu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      like so many people I wanted to know how they progressed with the project, I have started searching and the latest I have found found is 2017 so my guess they are still going strong which is fantastic news as they really deserve to make the bunker the project of their dreams. I will update on this page when I find more but I did come across one short post that said"bed a breakfast at the WW II bunker at Watnall" which I thought was great news and very encouraging.

    • @danieljulius1818
      @danieljulius1818 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      instablaster.

    • @mari-atonjalkanen9920
      @mari-atonjalkanen9920 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Peter-nv3wu Thanks for the news Peter!

  • @cocoman00
    @cocoman00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    I hope there will be an update on this one.

    • @juliecar8430
      @juliecar8430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I hope so too....till finished please :D

    • @bbranett2188
      @bbranett2188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I wouldnt hold your breath. I have never seen him revisit an unfinished project on any of his shows.

    • @adzmitch
      @adzmitch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This is also a really old video that has been reposted.

    • @adzmitch
      @adzmitch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The episode is from 2014 and there's no new information since.

    • @hallristinger
      @hallristinger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Google Watnall bunker, you'll find both a twitter account and a facebook page. It seems they are still working on the project, there are no special updates atm.

  • @silviashepley6623
    @silviashepley6623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Would love to see the finished bunker today!

  • @garrettjohnston5871
    @garrettjohnston5871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Absolutely fantastic content. I cannot wait for an update on this renovation restoration.

  • @CanChikMay
    @CanChikMay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this series george! Bring us some more!,,,

  • @frankiesaotoandmore5872
    @frankiesaotoandmore5872 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome job so far saving the history for the future

  • @christinawolf2546
    @christinawolf2546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would visit this B&B 100%!! Please update on this one!! Love watching these restorations!! Great host!!

  • @elainevassel7600
    @elainevassel7600 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I too would love to see the final. Strength, courage, and lots of faith.

  • @mountain4063
    @mountain4063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, such a beautiful way to preserve history. Great job!

  • @sherriwright4218
    @sherriwright4218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this one and look forward to seeing an update I hope

  • @carlametcalfe4342
    @carlametcalfe4342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This by is the most amazing Restoration I've seen yet

  • @804pine
    @804pine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for providing the history lesson.

  • @laurensouthgate2458
    @laurensouthgate2458 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing i hope there is more on this one.

  • @getin3949
    @getin3949 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    RADON must NOT be a problem there. It sure is here!

  • @humamalik6283
    @humamalik6283 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    another magnificent episode, simply marvelous 👌

  • @FloridaClay
    @FloridaClay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I really love this series. Not nearly as bad in this episode as some, but there is still the problem of bad sound mixing in places where the music drowns out the dialog. Hope that can be remedied going forward.

    • @jackfarris7056
      @jackfarris7056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      true true, often overly distracting and difficult to hear the voice over... no problem hearing the MUSIC

    • @adzmitch
      @adzmitch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I think it's on purpose because of copyrights.

    • @luditebreaker5065
      @luditebreaker5065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its there in TH-cam

    • @Itsaboutthewaterlife
      @Itsaboutthewaterlife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well these programs are just copies. I watched the original about ten years ago. Likely these copies were just remixed very quickly with no intention of matching the sound to it's intended levels.

    • @andreaandrea6716
      @andreaandrea6716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Itsaboutthewaterlife it's done on purpose to mask the show

  • @robertthorpe2401
    @robertthorpe2401 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A lot of the time when background music is playing it's very difficult
    To hear the comments,
    Great project! I wish you and your family the very best.
    Greetings from Mexico City 🇲🇽

  • @imari2305
    @imari2305 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Music is still drowning out the sound in some sections of the video. Please follow on an update; would love to know how this place turned out.

  • @patslink3131
    @patslink3131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can’t wait to see it completed.

  • @marthabergin9023
    @marthabergin9023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an undertaking!! An amazing achievement back in the day. Look forward to seeing the finished result.

    • @diger5827
      @diger5827 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 0😊😅😊😅😊😊😊😊😊😢:3😊6 😊😢😊😊

  • @jackie6343
    @jackie6343 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So sad I only live 5 minutes away from here and I missed you George ❤😮

  • @TonysTractorAdventure
    @TonysTractorAdventure 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How is the project progressing. This is a real cliff hanger.

  • @LJ-qk8ui
    @LJ-qk8ui 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!!

  • @williamglaser6577
    @williamglaser6577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is not a restoration, this is a commercial scale conversion. Impossible for a couple to do, this would be a corporation sized project.

    • @gabe-po9yi
      @gabe-po9yi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, that’s the reality.

  • @loisgehman949
    @loisgehman949 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Why is the music always sooo loud?? I truly love this series, but that music is always way too loud.

    • @Mario7p
      @Mario7p 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      plot twist: there was never any music in these videos :(

    • @DJMovit
      @DJMovit 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seems to be the norm for all their shows! Even the show Restoration Home when the host narrated they blare the music.

    • @alexanderpasnl
      @alexanderpasnl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Has to do with copyrights. They put over different loud music to prevent the automated search from producers to copyright infringements. Without the loud noise, these videos would be flagged and the person who uploaded the video would need to pay a huge amount of money. They would not do that of course, so the video would be taken down. So although annoying, it's due to the bad music you are able to watch it. If there would be a choice: not being able to watch it or with the sound like this... I am sure happy to take the sound for granted and still being able to enjoy this show. (they could also take away the sound in those parts, but then also the voice over would be gone)

  • @julianhastings1547
    @julianhastings1547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best one we've watched , should be given 1 million by the lottery fund no strings to help finish this more than worthwhile endeavour, we wish you all the best

  • @t.4999
    @t.4999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    UPDATE ON THE CURRENT STATE: The building was never finished and was left as it is shown in the last scenes of the show.
    The property is gated and seems to be owned by the same family but they might have had a change of plans.
    Sad that the building is now ever more exposed to the elements and the over growth is back.

    • @markjwoodford1931
      @markjwoodford1931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Any info on the main bunker under the mot test station?

    • @chrisappleby1966
      @chrisappleby1966 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@markjwoodford1931Nothing's changed on that one. Still deep, dark and flooded.

    • @cozycowfarm
      @cozycowfarm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Guessing it hasn’t changed any more?

    • @gracenjuguna7292
      @gracenjuguna7292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very sad if it wasnt finished.

    • @t.4999
      @t.4999 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cozycowfarm nope. it's the same. the incomplete works possible has accelerated the weakening of the structure if anything.

  • @jacquelinegraham4036
    @jacquelinegraham4036 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    hate not seeing the end poduct

  • @vandalmeida.30.09
    @vandalmeida.30.09 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic restoration, sad we didn't see the very end...☹😏.

  • @Olds77421
    @Olds77421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    21:11 - No hard hat. No eye protection. No hearing protection. *cries in OSHA*

    • @valiantsfelinesmccarty6678
      @valiantsfelinesmccarty6678 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      A lot of times England doesn't care just depends on which area!

    • @johnruan
      @johnruan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      no need for hard hats there. or ear muffs.

  • @vandalmeida.30.09
    @vandalmeida.30.09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hope George shows us the end of this fab project... tks, July, 2020... quarentina days, 🇧🇷

    • @Peter-nv3wu
      @Peter-nv3wu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      like so many people I wanted to know how they progressed with the project, I have started searching and the latest I have found found is 2017 so my guess they are still going strong which is fantastic news as they really deserve to make the bunker the project of their dreams. I will update on this page when I find more but I did come across one short post that said"bed a breakfast at the WW II bunker at Watnall" which I thought was great news and very encouraging.

  • @shawngongwer7630
    @shawngongwer7630 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how George is like, “oh yes wine please”

  • @paisley293
    @paisley293 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That bunker is the stuff that nightmares are made of. It wouldn't attract me in the least to spend holidays in a bunker; where's the light, the sea breeze, the swimming pool?

  • @scouser2010ify
    @scouser2010ify 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I mean…why though? It just seems like such a strange way to build a home

  • @danares75
    @danares75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely bunkers!

  • @OceanCrazie
    @OceanCrazie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is it just me ,or is anyone else a bit put off with all the pessimism. I don't feel its entirely necessary for all the dramatic negativity. A balance would be more pleasant. Besides, I can see how the negativity does effect the owners of the property. They shouldn't have to strongly defend their choices. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoy to see the changes in all the episodes, very insightful.

  • @MegaBrenda1970
    @MegaBrenda1970 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow so jealous they got to go up in those beautiful planes!!!

  • @russellhowry4137
    @russellhowry4137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No activity on their Facebook page nor web site in over 5 years :(

  • @IcelanderUSer
    @IcelanderUSer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What happened with the spring that flooded the site? Was it a broken pipe or not?

  • @keljo123
    @keljo123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would love an update, because searching for information on this present day, I have found new pictures or information.

  • @juliandodwell8213
    @juliandodwell8213 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How were the brick openingd for the windows supported?

  • @ncc74656m
    @ncc74656m 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As far as I can tell, this appears to have failed. Their Twitter isn't active since 2014. It seems that there is no significant update to it after roughly 2017, and the website is down as well, and I can't find any other listings for the project. Such a shame it would've been lovely to see them succeed, especially with so much money put into it.

    • @TD-yk8bf
      @TD-yk8bf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Be thankful for small mercies.

  • @juliandodwell8213
    @juliandodwell8213 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Restorations on industrial agricultural buildings are sometimes are easier. Four walls (sometimes), a roof floor what else do you need!

  • @Mpayne1472
    @Mpayne1472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Are they actually told to say Christmas. Seems to be a running theme

    • @OUigot
      @OUigot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ...and don't forget pregnant, that's also a running theme.

  • @HorrorRod
    @HorrorRod 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    very cool, here in usa they do underground missile silo homes but the grand room in this is way better than the small tube rooms people do up here.

  • @frankdodgee
    @frankdodgee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When is there an update? Was the project completed?

  • @kayking3488
    @kayking3488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Update!!

  • @erinobrien8408
    @erinobrien8408 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    22:00 I have GOT to get one of those!!

  • @V2DHEART
    @V2DHEART 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    any updates?

  • @davidcameron1792
    @davidcameron1792 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did they ever get it finished gie us an update please

  • @vimalambar9048
    @vimalambar9048 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree with jukes243 .... the music is too loud, it drowns out George speaking on the video so we can't hear what he is saying. Fascinating bit of history about the bunkers in the 2nd W War.

  • @Madfattdeeb
    @Madfattdeeb 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is 3yrs ago. Is there a follow-up video to this?

  • @elel928
    @elel928 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is the sequel? Is the b&b open yet?

  • @achimidler8015
    @achimidler8015 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anyone know what happened to this project?

  • @TheShadeTreeFixitMan
    @TheShadeTreeFixitMan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Background music and sound effects too loud and over shadow the commentary. Great story and hopefully will be continued.

  • @lcrain7840
    @lcrain7840 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had this vision of the guests fast asleep and then an air raid siren starts.

  • @marychace1011
    @marychace1011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Every single one of these episodes have the couples saying they hope to be in by Christmas. So unrealistic! Glad George sets them straight.

  • @brokendolly6967
    @brokendolly6967 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now it no longer looks like a bunker, but an old factory of some sort. This does not seem like a restoration but a reconstruction.

  • @magsheald1487
    @magsheald1487 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    love to se it now

  • @ursulatevis5146
    @ursulatevis5146 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the bunker finished? Want to see the next phase!

  • @jiongs
    @jiongs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He sounds like Gordon Ramsey minus the roasts

  • @seanmcguire7974
    @seanmcguire7974 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That bunker in the sea is perfect for the zombie apocalypse

  • @Strange-Viking
    @Strange-Viking 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lovely series, altough id like to see more of the construction and less conversation, its just a wee bit too much

  • @_luckicharms
    @_luckicharms ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone got an Update??

  • @peterbrown9662
    @peterbrown9662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They played the wrong music when the two of the were up in the planes, they should have played the title music from the film 633 Squadron very loud, that really makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck, that reminds me I need a haircut before the Lockdown on the 5th HeHe

  • @7saxby
    @7saxby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how to find the address.....anyone know?

  • @maunster3414
    @maunster3414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang! Another place for this urbexer off my to explore list.

  • @lindahealey8043
    @lindahealey8043 ปีที่แล้ว

    Am curious as to why the outside brickwork gradually turns blacker and blacker. What's going on?

  • @DJMovit
    @DJMovit 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did they ever finish by it?

  • @cliffsims693
    @cliffsims693 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Been in that 25 years ago.. before restoration..

    • @andreaandrea6716
      @andreaandrea6716 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Woah!!!

    • @markjwoodford1931
      @markjwoodford1931 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What about the biggest one the main on under the mot test station?

    • @cliffsims693
      @cliffsims693 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@markjwoodford1931 been in most of the buildings around watnall airdrone, including some off the Rolls Royce buildings, on an open day. But have never been that.. all over if you know where to look there is loads of relics of ww2. Would love to do a guided tour to some urbexers.. but my rheumatoid arthritis might prevent me..

  • @merrellbean7238
    @merrellbean7238 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I definitely think he needs to make a TH-cam channel and video it step by step and make a little coin while he's doing it because I would love to see it as it goes

  • @stephenfitzsimons
    @stephenfitzsimons 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fort Boyard?

  • @henkjam9528
    @henkjam9528 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the music is too loud

  • @rockypluto2683
    @rockypluto2683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My first thought: tons n tons of skylights and glass floors.

  • @tommcallister7647
    @tommcallister7647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not many wives would support this type of an undertaking. Jamie is darned lucky Jane signed on the the ride.

  • @madhavinadimpalli1532
    @madhavinadimpalli1532 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it not the government to support in some way for the restoration as appreciation n encouragement! I wonder!

  • @viktorreznov2386
    @viktorreznov2386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "lies the small village of watnall"
    me: the village of what now?

  • @marleneoles376
    @marleneoles376 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you going to take us back and see the finished project?

  • @NomadTheProtogen
    @NomadTheProtogen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On one end, I’m happy it’s getting a second chance, on the other, it’s being taken far from what it was originally. It’s not my property, so I won’t complain too much.

  • @boringbastard4920
    @boringbastard4920 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    wonder what happened to the basement?

  • @maryearll3359
    @maryearll3359 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still not enough very loud music, I can still hear the occasional word.

  • @davidknighttv6752
    @davidknighttv6752 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you go back??

  • @polenit6390
    @polenit6390 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What happened? Update 2020 !

    • @spookerredmenace3950
      @spookerredmenace3950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ya it would be nice if there was a 2020 update ,

    • @sirdad1
      @sirdad1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      They sold it??? NOOOOOoooo!

    • @360nastybusiness
      @360nastybusiness 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They divorced.

    • @midgie4410
      @midgie4410 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@360nastybusiness People always say that

  • @mariansmith7694
    @mariansmith7694 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Many of these stories... are not happy.

    • @OUigot
      @OUigot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's the way George/producers present these stories. A lady in one episode actually made a comment in the comment section and she thanked everyone for the comments and wanted to clear the air and said it wasn't any where near as dismal as George presented it. She said they all had a blast and her incompetent husband, as George presented him as, was actually a master carpenter and completed the house on time and on budget......It's a heavily scripted program.

    • @kellyk.3855
      @kellyk.3855 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Libby Berman are you serious????!!!

    • @kellyk.3855
      @kellyk.3855 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Libby Berman sorry, i meant it in the way of wow! That is really sad!

  • @GREENLALI
    @GREENLALI 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They need to hire Someone to make the outside better landscaping

    • @RainCity3rd
      @RainCity3rd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      well yeah... really no point until they are done though right.

  • @mariansmith7694
    @mariansmith7694 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Say what you will, but... in today's world, they may be thinking about safety as well.

  • @jamessmith7691
    @jamessmith7691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm surprised with the lack of mold. This is being fortunate as many restorations start with very poor foundations where more problems surface. You have more than a solid start and no worries of it falling in before you get done. Best of luck to you.

    • @mollymorgan8652
      @mollymorgan8652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mold generally requires an organic substance to feed on. With the entire bunker being metal, concrete, and masonry, there are just fewer things that attract mold growth.

    • @jamessmith7691
      @jamessmith7691 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mollymorgan8652 Interesting Thank you.

  • @vandalmeida.30.09
    @vandalmeida.30.09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This show is better than anu TopGun movie...🙃

  • @brokendolly6967
    @brokendolly6967 ปีที่แล้ว

    How in the world are you going to bring light into that dark, damp room like structure? 🤔

  • @carlametcalfe4342
    @carlametcalfe4342 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you ever thought about time lapping a project?

  • @skeletor6697
    @skeletor6697 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    someone has not fit those windows right, condensation building up on the inside, cowboys man

    • @danjones9999
      @danjones9999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They’ve just plastered and painted, it’s bound to be damp inside

    • @valiantsfelinesmccarty6678
      @valiantsfelinesmccarty6678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He may still have a problem in the basement the water that was in the basement maybe from that spring and if I were you I would get that spring capped and use it as part of the water system in the bed and breakfast if it turns out to be pure and doesn't belong to anybody else

    • @andreaandrea6716
      @andreaandrea6716 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I noticed too!

  • @lvermei
    @lvermei 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is a Twitter account called @watnallbunker but it's inactive since 2014...

  • @Kiwias
    @Kiwias ปีที่แล้ว

    I join the many other voices pleading for the next stage of this restoration project.

  • @kathrynwalker324
    @kathrynwalker324 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Music is too loud

  • @raykarl2119
    @raykarl2119 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Turn down your background music!