Why This English Town Belongs to Scotland?
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- Did you know there's a town in England that belongs to Scotland? Scottish history tour guide, Bruce Fummey, travels south to investigate the reasons why and ask the question: 'Does it matter?'
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Tory government represents finance capitals interests above others.
City of London happens to be mostly in London and is the most profitable,e sector of capitalism.
Would love to see you do a video on the Auld Alliance. Not just an anti English video (although always good to give them a little dig 😀) but focussing on the one sided nature and how it benefited France a lot more than Scotland. As well as the time the Scots bought the French in the Hundred Years War when they were on the cusp of losing the war.
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@@ScotlandHistoryTours excellent, look forward to watching them 👍
@@tam310 let's talk about Scottish people still thinking they have a monopoly on what is right.
You still believe medieval propaganda after the Scottish King James the 6th inherited England when Elizabeth the first died.
Technically Scotland has absorbed England as the English Royal line died out.
The Royal family is Scottish not English.
So the debate is stupid.
If Great Britain was divided based on cultural identity I think it'd look a lot different to the current make-up. I've always thought Northern England has more in common with Scotland than it has with most of Southern England.
I agree
Speaking as a native of County Durham, I think the North East of England has a culture unique to itself. We're not like the rest of England nor like Scotland.
Because most of us are from Scottish or Irish stock. From where I'm from anyway (Cumbria)
Agreed. I’m technically English (born and raised quite near to Doncaster, as it goes) but I get the same feeling as Bruce when I cross the border (heading north)..
That or Northumbria or Yorkshire country.
Faster than you can say "Scheming Norman usurper--" You have got a way to make history not just interesting, but to bring it to life and make it massively entertaining and informative. I absolutely love what you do and how you do it. Total respect!
Thanks. You're a Saint😜
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Ha! cheers!
Quote of the video along with “some radge bams” 😂 excellent insight as always, thank you 👍
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Haha breath a fresh air this guy is
As a Yorkshireman the man in London giving a lot of painful information we have more in common with Scotland than London. Loving the history
@Jez. I have previously asked Bruce how he would feel when Rugby League became the national sport, but he said I had gone too far.
I do not think the Sassenachs would take to getting beaten all the time at cricket very well either.
@@alansmithee8831 Most of us haven't even got a clue how cricket works, let alone give a fuck about it
@@PiousMoltar If you have 5.4 million Yorkshire folk, you get Bradford, where I grew up, home to half a million cricket fans.
Michael Parkinson from Barnsley recalled his dad saying: "'You've made a bit of money, become famous, had a happy marriage.'"
"'But it's not like playing cricket for Yorkshire, is it?'" his father added.
Most Englishmen have more in common with Scots than with Londoners.
Should just draw the line round the bottom right bit. Then everyone is happy.
But, you need to stop calling yourself ‘the north’. Lol
"when I cross that border my heart and my spirit lives" That is the definition of a true Scotsman.
We're mixed Scottish, Welsh, English, Irish, Norman Germania, Danes..
Norway, and Iceland.
I know what you mean but in reverse always lad to get back to this green and pleasant land.
As a Doncastrian born and bred with Scottish roots on both sides of my family, I am so grateful that you have actually done this. Can't think of a greater honour than to be a Scottish Yorkshireman, living in this southernmost outpost. Just as a point of interest, the church behind you, Saint George's, is built on the site of the old roman fort, and there is an exposed section of the roman wall about fifty yards behind you. Love your channel, keep up the excellent work!
its bollocks becaause the scots would not be able to hold yorkshire, history proves this.
Do you mean donny bloke?
Nigel Mason if you look at your geography 'North Humber' including Doncaster all belonged to the Kingdom of 'Northumbria' which stretched up to Edinburgh from the Humber river, so you could have been a Northumbrian all this time, and neither Scottish or a Yorkshireman.
@@edwardrowland1853 Can you find a historical link to Blackpool as well, so we can rid ourselves of the two biggest hitholes in England in one fell swoop? I'd even join the SNP if you took these two dumps away and just left us alone.
@@Mulberry2000 History is not your strong suit I see.
As a Welsh person living in Cumbria who loves Scotland with a passion, I now want to visit Doncaster.
😂 I hope you're not disappointed
@@ScotlandHistoryTours just remembered I had a crazy girlfriend from Doncaster a long time ago. She didn't know where she was from moment to the next either.
Unfortunately I know Doncaster very well. Many towns in that area are very neglected. Scunthorpe, Grimsby , Hull , Doncaster ....
Doncaster used to have a nice Arndale Centre, complete with a risque statue of two naked people. I don't know if it's still there, though I know the Centre has changed a lot since I was last there (about 40 years ago!).
You might change your mind when you get there lol
Fascinating - I had no idea!! Another great video
Do you believe everything your told?
@@pjmoseley243 I don't even believe everything that I'm told. Let alone everything you're tolled! 😜🤣🤣🤣
@@theoztreecrasher2647 your a poet and you dont know it lol peace to all.
As Ben Elton used to say "a little bit of comedy, a little bit of politics" all mixed up with a little bit of history. It doesn't get any better. Thanks for a great start to a Saturday!
...and I didn't even mention Mrs Thatch😂
@@ScotlandHistoryTours You beat me to it 😂 THATCHER'S BRITAIN!!! 🤬
Remember reading an article on this, back in 2014 I think
Great to see you doing it properly (as always) and giving it context as opposed to just a fun fact
One does one's best😁
Another interesting and informative video Bruce, and some good jokes too especially about cricket lol. Keep them coming buddy am looking forward to what you talk about in the New year
Thanks 👍
As a Yorkshireman who lived in Maryhill (yes the luvly bit of Glasgow) for a couple of years in the 70,s I take my holidays in the highlands and the Borders I now understand why I always go back north, must be in my DNA. Great videos many thanks
Lou McDiamond
English and Scottish history are so linked sometimes more than we know . I did not know that parts of Cumbria were once part of Scotland . I love your humor as well !!
Places went forth and back again
And then back again .
I always knew Cumbria belong to Scotland worked in the English Lakes Hotel in Lake Windermere,that should be called Loch Windermere, Ambleside,Bo'ness and Kendall all reminds of being back in Scotland, all partitioned off by the Duke Of Cumbria his reward for the Battle of Culloden ya Sassenachs😂😂😂😂😂🏴🏴🏴🏴
Be just like the English taking land that stolen .
Robert the Bruce besieged Carlisle Castle but didn't win it.
It was great to see you on Shaun's channel the other day. I would love to see the two of you collaborate on a project every now and then.
Aye one planned for springtime
Fantastic video, very interesting I thought it was going to be something about Corby in Northamptonshire before I watched. I also noticed a Thistle on the town crest of Luton in Bedfordshire just 30 odd miles north of London. Lot of links to Scotland all over England.
I thought the same thing.
Smoke a banger, listen to this man and be blown away by history
Great history, learning so much more on a subject I thought I was well up on - brilliant and thanks
As always your videos just capture me. I am a mixed race man from Croydon lol so you doing something well!! I just done a DNA test and it turns out I am more Scotish than english apprently. My mum is from newcastle and so this video makes alot of sense. My dad is from West indies so I feel you on the mixed race tip :)
Life is a beautiful thing. Thanks for the video. I am a Cuthbertson is that scotish or english lol the complexity is beautiful. if you could make a video or point in a direction to learn more about cuthbertsons i would be very greatful
I'm not sure I can promise on the Cuthbertson side of things, 😁but I do have plans for a week on the Scottish English border that will hopefully cover some of your bases
So does this mean, we might see you at Hampden or Murrayfield, sure hope so,
You even respond to comments. Stop it soon you will have me believing in humanity again 😀
Great video so i am going to subscribe really enjoyed that i love how you incorporate humour into the video too. I'm from Chesterfield i've been to Doncaster many times to the races, the Dome and both football grounds as an away fan...never realised i was crossing the border xD
Welcome aboard!
Bruce you are amazing. Haven't caught one of your videos for some time. Loved this one you seem to confirm everything my instincts tell me. Your research and delivery is just something. I home ed my son and he listens alongside me it all goes in. May 2022 bring you and your family good health, peace, abundance, joy and love.
Excellent video Bruce - taught me some history I didn't know! Have you covered the Battle of Brunanburh? That's another one of those ignored and yet pivotal points in history that could have utterly changed the political landscape and culture of Britain.
No, I do have it on my list, but there's only so much one man and his missus holding a camera on her days off can do
@@ScotlandHistoryTours That such quality output can be created on such limited resources is to be greatly admired!
@@PortmanRd I'm sure that sounded better in your mind...
Enlightening Bruce! I spent 2 years in Doncaster in the 70s when stationed at RAF Finningley, I always felt so at home there and loved the town - now I know why, it was home from home! 😀👍
There ye go
Surely a 'Hame from Hame'
Very interesting, l had no idea Doncaster was the town in question, l was thinking about Berwick! Loved it, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yes I had Berwick in my mind at 1st
Excellent stuff as usual, keep it up!
i know what you mean when entering Scotland your spirit just soars when leaving its just gloomy its so exciting going to Scotland i feel, love your videos xxxx
Must be nice to be allowed to love your country without being branded a racist or some other bullshit.
That thing about going back to Scotland and your heart just lifting is so true though everytime a scotsman comes home he's filled with joy
I’m a Yorkshireman and have always felt more a kin to Scotland than the south of England. I guess many northerners would feel the same. We’ve been just as maligned., (not that that bothers us!)
As a fellow Yorkshireman please stop talking rubbish.
Do the Scots even play cricket?
@@billysmith3841 Yes.
A Yorkshire man that knows how to spell WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@billysmith3841 as another Yorkshireman id rather be independent from both Scotland and England.
You’re a fantastic presenter full of charisma. An instant sub, I’m so glad I watched this video! Looking forward to learning more from you in future!
Ah thanks Steve
Full on brilliant vlog episode! Well handled set up to lead the discussion if history into genetics and then into the choice of identity and THEN into restricted freedoms... All handled with aplomb.
As someone from Doncaster, I knew this was about us but I always love seeing Doncaster so had to watch. And I'd love that we was never officially given back to England but I'm sure some legislation overruled it.
It's more coffee table discussion than active planning😁
@@ScotlandHistoryTours true, it's also a nice fact to tell people 😃
As a Yorkshireman now resident in Galloway??? I love your videos. Since moving to Scotland 6 years ago, I now consider myself more Scots than English (agus tha Gàidhlig beag agam). I always thought Yorkshire had more in common with Scotland
Aye ...indeed it does ...and they know how to make a decent brew!
That’s because we are closer to the Scottish border than to London.
Berwick-upon-Tweed really should be judged as two towns because essentially one is on one side of the de facto border and the other is on the other side of the river in England. If it’s any consolation until a few decades ago the town of Tadcaster in North Yorkshire was half in the west riding and half in the north and east Ridings. Because like many towns on a river with an accessible Ford. It’s spread onto both banks. So I get the predicament.
Yep definitely
Another great video, was half expecting our friend with his bell to leap out somewhere. Keep up the good work.
😂😂😂 LOL
Loved your stuff for a while, subbed
Great video, very thought provoking. I'm Cumbrian and we lost our lands and Brythonic language to the English so what does that make me 1000 years later? My dna is 60% English, 35% Scottish, 5% Norse, so what does that make me? All in all it gives me a greater sense of being a Briton
Be what you want to be my friend
To be honest, Cumbria was one of the very last places to lose its Brythonic language. Only Cornwall was later I believe, and they have now resurrected it somewhat, but it was dead so pronunciation etc may be way off. And of course in Wales it still exists, just about... But don't forget, at one point, before the Anglo Saxon invasion, the whole island would have been speaking dialects of Brythonic. It's only Wales, Cornwall and Cumbria that get any recognition for ever having spoken it, it seems. Which is quite bizarre.
it makes you British.
If your a nationalist it makes you English because anyone not currently living in Scotland can have a say .....
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That's right - The British People have inhabited the whole of this Island since the end of the Ice Age.
As someone born just outside Doncaster, I have to say I've always felt closer to the Scots and their way of going about things than I ever have to Westminster. As for the current infestation of vermin masquerading as our government, the sooner they're consigned to the history books, the better.
You may say that. I couldn't possibly comment😁
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Isn't it this disposition that enables them though?
@@ScotlandHistoryTours But Alex Thomson, half Scottish and half English has commented. Grab an earful of "James Delingpole and Alex Thomson" on the Lawless Britain Archive on YT. Thomson sums up the Oxbridge alleged "elite" perfectly. I have met so many stupid people who went to those universities. The best are great, but the others - the majority - are a millstone round the UK's neck.
Amen to that mate
Westminster is not England, London may as well be its own nation, it essentially is in many ways including having its own seperate internal government along with the UK wide one.
Most of England doesn't identify with London or Westminster, take London away from England and it's essentially just like a southern Scotland.
This is a really great video, I would have loved to have watched this in a history class when I was at school. Definitely will be subscribing
Thanks
Enjoyed this video love learning new stuff from a different perspective. Great content. Subscribed!
Welcome aboard!
When I was living in Northern Ireland my dad's sister (born in Edinburgh like my dad) referred to me as English, so I tried to correct her by informing her I was from Yorkshire. She then went on to correct me, by informing me that "Yorkshiremen are just Scots with the generosity bred out of them." 🤣 That was nearly 30 years ago now, but I'll never forget it. Don't diss the old folks, they're sharper than you think...
well said😉
Haha! good gag.
Honestly, I can't stand that "Yorkshire not England" crap. It's such an affectation and Yorkshire was part of one of the biggest events in English history, namely the Wars of the Roses. Who do "Yorkshire not English" types think they're kidding?
@@gammonsandwich1756 Us 'Yorkshire not English' types are alluding to the War of the Roses when we say such things. Those Lancastrian types stole our Crown and they STILL won't let us bury OUR King in Yorkshire. We''ve been trying to get away from them ever since, we even put up a barrier of hills between us but they still come over.
I liked Mr Fummey's plan to reposition the Scottish border between the river Dee and the river Humber, but the only drawback is we'd be taking the Lancastrians with us (and nobody wants that).
Don't take it too seriously though, twenty or thirty years time I'll be nothing but a memory on Earth. Arguments about nationality start to pale into insignificance when you think about it.
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brilliant work as always ..... a tartan for Doncaster ?
cheers Bruce
My beloved Bonny Donny miss it so much, (live in Ayr now) this is why us Yorkshire folk feel so different and disconnected from the rest of England
Great vlogs
Another great video Bruce & I hope you & yours have a smashing Xmas + a Happy New year! 🌟🎄🎉
Thanks, you too!
I love you Bruce, but what about Edinburgh once being part of Northumbria; the inhabitants of these isles are very closely related.
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@@ScotlandHistoryTours good one.
As an English viewer i have to say it’s very enjoyable watching and i rather enjoy your banter over Scottish and English historical rivalry.
Thank you sir
Bruce, love your videos buddy. Im a wee bit of an amateur history buff often done a few tour guiding stints aswel, have you ever read up on the well of the seven heads and the story behind it all? I reckon you should do a wee video on that. Keep up the great work.
Research needed
I wish I had discovered your channel before my wife and I visited Scotland a couple of years back. I had a chance to meet and visit with kin never before met and while they showed us the sights around Inverness and the highlands and we had a great time now I want to go back and see many of the sites you have featured.
Welcome aboard!
Breakfast with Bruce is one of my favorite things to do. Fascinating story as ever!
Yay
Before I found your videos, I had never thought of visiting Scotland. Now it is on my top 3 trips to take.
You should!
It's a good country but cold alot 😂
Bang on Bruce as always mate, and I hope you had a great Christmas.
Awesome educational eye opening and beautiful video, Bruce. Thank you! Also, love your humor. 😂
Thank you kindly!
No one does this better Bruce, I'd guessed you were coming to this point - but you made it all the more enjoyable by stringing it along with tit-bits, stories, jokes & background history...before wrapping it all up perfectly.
You're a national treasure, honestly you are.
Have a great Xmans.
Thanks... and a Happy Hogmanay😎
'' wealth generating land'' that is what defines the wealth and power of a country and not millions of square miles of tundra in russia or desert in Saudi. Bruce is a gifted , and brilliant historian . Well done again .. no time for small minded nationalists.
In medieval times land was wealth. I think it was Adam Smith that realised commerce and people's ingenuity could be more important
Which small minded Nationalists are you referring to ?????? Also, having control of an Independent Nations finances & policy making is surely the correct path to pursue when the British Nationalists in Government at Westminster are legislating ordinary folks rights & freedoms away under the smokescreen of Covid…….. Fascism just around the corner ? Oh & don’t forget the NHS !…..Sunak’s in California at the mo in talks with private health care big wigs !!!!!
Anyway as an Internationalist I agree with the comments made regarding borders but just for the record Independence differs from Nationalism……..Nuff Sed
As someone else had already stated, wanting independence has nothing to do with being a small minded nationalists. Remember Scotland voted to stay in the EU, unlike England. How do you square that with your small minded nationalist comment?
@@garyboyle695 but more people in Scotland voted to remain in the UK than the EU….
@@matt-inthehighlands7385 Yes…..very true !…..it had always been my opinion that keeping the Union with devolved Parlys was the best way forward in the corrupt World of Politricks…..until we were able to ‘Revolutionise’ Politics on an International scale….take away the power of the Corporations & multi Nationals & install fair trade under the ethics of Socialist principles !……..lol 🤣 Aye….ye’d think !
But when you look at the way the UK is now run…A Government corrupt to the core… responsible for thousands of avoidable deaths due to mishandling covid…..filling their pockets 💷💶💴💰with their connections to big pharma!…. new repressive Police powers etc etc ….all helped out by New Labour !….this is an abusive relationship that has reached a turning point & now is the time for divorce proceedings. After all ,Independence is for self determination fiscal control & decision making for our benefit & not relying on pocket money from our Westminster neighbours!
So I take your point but the landscape has changed so much that an Independence vote now will give us in Scotland the ‘get out’ we sorely need……apologies to the good folks south of the ‘imaginary’ border….but now is our time to lead by example !
Always thought provoking, always informative but above all always entertaining! Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
Thoughtful video Bruce always well done.
Great information and very well presented. Thank you for your time, effort and historical knowledge.🏴
You're welcome
Personal comment of Laura Botten: This is why I love your channel! You look at my favourite things of history; the little details that made the world what it is; the individual people who lived and were who they were because of the time in which they lived. DNA doesn't matter to me half as much as the relationships and experiences of the people and what they passed on. Elizabeth was thought to be my 3x great grandmother, but when a cousin shared the family Bible with us, we found that Mary Magill was the mother of the children. She passed when Grandpa Wes was small and his wife and family only knew Elizabeth. Elizabeth was still his mom, Grandma Effie's mother-in-law, grandmother to the children as they grew in Regina, etc. Happy to know of Mary Magill, but Grandma Elizabeth is no less important to the story.
Was never really into our history but came across your channel and the way you narrate it I can relate to it.
Thank you :-)
Ah cheers Jacian (Jason?)
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Nah, Jac and Ian, keeps the mrs happy, LOL
I love for your picture of England, Wales was still stuck to it. Even folk on our own island struggle with the differences
It isn't just one man in London that said "No" though, it's the British government. Quite a few British MPs just happen to be Scottish.
Aye, most of the Scottish MPs are SNP though. It's not the political party that I support, but it's why your comment made me laugh. Whatever way you cut it there's a democracy problem. That was my point
Your forgetting Bruce, that One man in London has the ear of HM QE2, Since the Balance is all South of the border, it's neither here nor there what Scotland's government say or vote for. The old saying still holds true Who holds the gold, Holds the power. Or until the Balance that has been London heavy IE the monarchy, which has for over 300 years. can be brought into balance then can Scotland make the decision.
Anything which England sees as being a threat to the State of the Union despite that when Charles takes over It will be for just 1 hour. Then the 4 nations of the union and the Commonwealth can bend over stick their heads between their legs and kiss it all goodbye.
You may think Bruce that it's just the power of the democratic process, however reality is £ ¢ € ¥ $ what controls. If you think your taxation goes directly to government "nooooo" It goes direct to treasury which is a collection of private banks which loan that money to government in order to run the country day to day. that tax you pay goes into a bank account which may be Bank of Scotland or whatever. It is an account "managed" by government but not of government. Nice little scam by the private bankers mate.
Quite enjoyed that, cheers 👍🏻
I did notice the police sirens at the end of the video mind, I assume they were coming to send you back up north… 😂
Aye that's immigration police, but they dinnae use sirens. They jump ye in the middle o the nicht
Another great story on another great Saturday. Thanks for the yarn Bruce my friend!
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Most people who i have met in Doncaster are aware that it is technically Scotish and are very proud of the fact.
Only started studying Scottish history recently , and WoW! some of it is real game of thrones stuff .For a country half the size of the U.K . they sure punched above there weight , amazing characters and kings .Been watching this channel for some time ,and i am impressed by the passion and professionalism of the production of this presentation , love it keep em coming .From a Sassenach of the deep south of the u.k.
One third of the landmass and one tenth of the population
@@ScotlandHistoryTours who view their history with Rose tinted spectacles.
@Malcolm Bartram Let's not descend into silliness Malcolm
@@ScotlandHistoryTours what is silly?
You talk about how Doncaster should be part of Scotland.
According to the BBC there is a lack of evidence to back this claim.
Yes Cumbria used to be part of the Strathclyde kingdom but your video never mentions that Strathclyde was a viking colony.
Hardly a reason to change borders.
So who is being silly?
@@malcolmbartram5273 “According to the BBC” 😂🤣😂🤣
Excellent video! As a Cumbrian border person I find this fascinating.
Really interesting discussion on so many levels.
Love it thanks
Awesome! Thank you!
I wish I could have had a history teacher like you auld pal ! Fascinating
Economic insight, historical analysis, politics stripped down, humour and diplomacy.....all from an ex physics teacher?
Keep them coming Bruce, loving them.
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A fascinating piece of history beautifully narrated, well done Bruce! As a Yorkshireman myself it's interesting the background to the Doncaster Scottish claims and I will be taking a trip to the site of the Battle of the Standard very soon.
Careful, it's a busy road
try hatfield chase too massive battle in medieval times turned the tide
Great video. Proudly from Doncaster myself and it always puts a smile on my face when this fact comes up
Geat narrator Lean something new every day and a person at last worth watching. Just subscribed keep the vids coming
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As a proud English man, I’m really chuffed that Scotland is still part of Britain. If I was Scottish I’d hate us too , but I am English and love my country but love yours just as much 😍😍👊🏻
Surely Scotland will always be part of Britain. Hold on, do you know about an earthquake, tsunami apocalypse and you're keeping it to yourself till COVID's done?
You can still love Scotland when it is independent x
As long as we split off at Berwick during the earthquake I'll be happy lol
Actually if you look at history properly Scotland is largely of viking decent not celtic. This is proven by DNA testing. The vikings were hardly a peace loving people. The problems between Scotland and England were mainly to do with viking settlers and leaders fighting over territory. Scotland and England were as bad as each other in that time. No Kingdom could claim a monopoly on what is right. Old Scottish propaganda says Scotland is fighting for what is right. Many Scots still believe it. Its still propaganda.
Growing up I used to say I hated the English but thinking on it I realised it was a knee jerk reaction much the same as saying I love drinking whisky and love haggis… things I’m supposed to say if I’m Scottish.
What a lot of Scots hate is a small section of the English who still believe they have an empire and Scotland is still a part of it.
Back in the 80’s we used to say the line was south of the Watford Gap, that’s the dodgy English you had to watch and those North of that line had more in common with Scotland than their English compatriots ( based on purely the anecdotal evidence of a few good nights out in northern English towns for a wee drink over the years )
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Very interesting, I didn't realise the Normans had such an impact on Scotland as well.
My surname is Norman, the de Wer's were granted lands in Roxburgh, just to balance things up, my mum's side is Dane or Viking
The Normans were ON FIRE from about 1000 to 1400. Check out the poor Norman Knights the de Hauteville's who became Kings in Sicily. King Roger of Sicily had a globe of the world before Columbus was born.
It is said they conquered England in a day they did not but English resistance is airbrushed out of history they had to battle their way into Wales and it took a long time were invited into Ireland and married their way into Scotland.
WONDERFUL lve learnt so much from Mr Bruce...your love for Scotland shines out give this man a channel for Scottish history..let people learm the truth
The vast majority in Yorkshire see Yorkshire as a country in its own right, bordered on 3 sides by England.
When asked where I am from, I always answer : Yorkshire.
We're very proud people, I'm proud to be from Yorkshire and just as proud to be British!
I think most northern English folks would say they have more in common with Scots and the south of English folks lol great video mate love yer channel 🙏🏻🏴
Really enjoy these videos have you done a video on the battle of newburn or have any plans too?
I'll add it to a loooooooong list
Thanks, (from a Yorkshireman) for yet another cracking video.
Love your work, wish I’d known you were in town.
Funny thing with people in Doncaster (or DonCARSter if you’re Jeremy Clarkson) is we all know about being part of Scotland, but less than 1% can tell you why (including me, til this video). A lot of people said we should have a vote and quite a few hoped we’d actually go with Scotland if they voted yes.
In our defence, we’re more coherent than Barnsley 😂
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You can't leave Yorkshire son!!!
There seems to be a lot of animosity to southerners, I don't feel any particular way to northerners. The discourse and hatred often always feels one sided. It's a shame really.
Hatred is a strong word
its becuase alot of people have a fallacy that the south sucks all the money out the union and its never spent up north.
Another awesome video thank you so much for all you do
You are so welcome
Just had ah evening in the pub talking over your content. Good stuff from Northumberland.
I'm not sure if I should be thankful or not with a name like that mate😨
My Mum was Scottish, my Dad was English. I live in Scotland. When I drive North across the border (usually near Carlisle) I feel uplifted mainly because the traffic diminishes to nearly nothing! When I drive South my heart is lifted because I am in England which feels far freer than Scotland! Either way, we are one people and long may it stay that way. Love this guy's videos!
I'm half Welsh and English love our shared history's on this fair Isle.
I have really liked your videos but lately I am binging them and I think they are wonderful I think you’re wonderful and I am so grateful that you are doing this!
Ah thanks
Thoughtful content and style 👍
Doncaster - the Bridge of Don Aberdeen both named by the same people for the same reason. Both, same religion, same language and same legal system. Or you might say, they shared Common Laws. Another great post but wasn't expecting Doncaster. Been there a few times. It has lost it's way a bit with the economic changes but people are nice. They'd make great "Posh" Scots with the accent and all. They are also well able to keep hold of a Pound Note and play football at about the same level. (Won nowt since the Old King Died). The family shenanigans of the period. How did they do all the scheming without mobiles.
Thanks for yet another fascinating insight into our history. I do love how you can link the historical perspective with it's effects on today's Britain. Here's to the Republic of Scotland!
I watched a geordie and a scot have a conversation on a train and they seemed to understand every word eachother said with out a problem,
While i can't understand either
Wow loved that very informative and entertaining.
Awesome, thank you!
I grew up on the NY/US - Ontario/CAN border. I remember crossing that border as much as 8 times in one day. It became more of emotional location rather than a physical one.
A similarity for my Old Irish/Gallowegen/Scotts ancestors. " What Border" Some days you don't feel very American. Its like you are the island right in the mild of the border. When things
were not going well here I would say its OK because I dream in Canadian .
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@@ScotlandHistoryTours One Tea..hell..I'll buy you a Coffee coming your way.
Dammit, yes I should be plugging that
14:36 international viewers aside, slightly troubling that Wales is (as ever) erased, to be part of England. Of course, Wales was part of the pre-Union Kingdom of England, but I would expect a bit more accuracy from a historian of these Isles.
I know mate. First, please don't confuse me with an historian. I'm not. I'm the guy down the pub who drones on about stuff. More importantly, of course I know about Wales. The fact of the matter is that the folks who help out with maps and graphics do so out of the goodness of their heart and there's only so much I can ask of them.... and of course we'd confuse Americans
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Thanks so much for the reply! I'd actually never confuse you with the guy down the pub. Those guys don't produce superb, entertaining, and wonderfully informative content online; for which me, and so many others are deeply grateful.
I caught that too!
I think it's a ploy by @ScotlandHistoryTours to see if we're paying attention...
aw right mate. i really enjoy these videos. i was born and lived in Scotland all my life until i moved to reading 2 years ago. i watch these once in while to remind me where i come from. cheers big ears.
Glad you like them!
I'd love to hear more about Scotia and the battles she fought.
See you not only have you got me hooked on my history and your channel, last night when asked by a friend what would I like for Xmas ( it’s a secret and I am not supposed to know) I heard my self saying that guy Fummey had been going on about reading so I asked for From Pictland to Alba 789-1070. Ya bugger
Yay!
Great video, thank you. One thing I don't understand though. How is it not democratic to uphold a democratically held referendum. If the vote had gone the other way would the (inevitable) cry for another referendum be ignored? Should we hold a referendum every other year, so that Scotland can yo-yo in and out of the union? Am a bit confused as to your point at the end.
Let me assume for a moment that you're being genuine. The 2014 referendum result was recognised. Scotland is still part of the UK. The debate about who told what lies and failed to live up to promises is well beyond this, but In every election since the results have said: Oh, we think we should have another look at that. Theresa May said: 'It's not the right time.' for the Scottish electorate to be recognised. Boris Johnstone says he'll never recognise them.
Each side of the independence debate can put forward valid (and some ridiculous) arguments for their case. If the Scottish people vote in a parliament to rehash this every week that may seem impractical, but their democratic choice should be recognised.
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Thank you for responding. On Christmas Eve as well. I am being genuine. It just feels like the sword of Damocles is hanging over our heads.
I remember in the late 60s early 70s when the "International Socialists" were defeated in university "debates" finishing with voting on a particular action, they would keep on putting their claim to be heard over and over again until the opposition had been worn down and were absent from the vote.
Never felt very democratic to me.
I know of so many people who have gone South to work, but with family in Scotland who felt quite cheated that they had no vote in the referendum.
I hope you had a Happy Solstice and have a Merry Christmas. May the New Year bring you Wondrous Opportunities.
Thank you again for taking the trouble of replying.
Cheers
David
I love learning the scottish history as an American. Thank u❤
how do you do it, Bruce ? another interesting story. thank you for the history lessons.
You're welcome
Great video Bruce. I assumed this was going to be about BerwuckUponTweed and its war with Russia.
As an Edinburgh dweller who grew up the turbulent NI/RofIreland border I've wondered a lot about the stuff you've talked about. Great histortainment.
Thanks
Me too 😂😂
I am from Durham its been part of the Kingdom of Scotland and a part of the Kingdom of England a buffer state in truth that only got an MP at Westminster in 1833 that said one thing i do know is Berwick upon Tweed belongs to Berwick upon Tweed a fact Scots and English would be wise to realise this,tounge in cheek of course because i know that born British is a gift of God Benidorm is fine but a little further and you soon find out why.
Love your perspective Bruce. We seem to be following a similar track on this side of the Pond. Legal decisions and regulatory word salad handed down over the decades have diluted what little remains of the Enlightenment which created we Yanks in the first place.
Love the channel and videos bruce
Brilliant 👑 Merry Christmas God Bless ⛄🎁🎄