Young lad talking about survival lol, his mum and dad definitely bought everything he's wearing and that bike and got his tea ready when he gets home 😂😂
The UK has always struggled with a significant alcohol problem. Unfortunately, it's unlikely to be addressed because drinking is so deeply ingrained and normalised in our culture.
its not a big problem compared to other problems we have such as immigration for example, but hey its easier to talk about booze than immigration so yea, we are all alcoholics i guess, yawn
I left 13 years ago. The riots in 2011 London were the last straw. Though I'm originally from Norwich. I made a recent trip over to see family and friends. I was shocked to the core at the decline. So many pubs gone where I grew up. I'll always remember them thriving back in the 90s when I was a young'un. Now all turn into bedsits/flats, convenience shops or just left empty. Rotting away.
@@MelissasArt A friend of mine moved overseas because he didn't like the way the UK was going. He left in 2005 and returned to see family around 2016/2017. He told me that he was screaming to get back overseas because of how dire things had become in the UK. I often send him footage of the area where he once used to reside. He can't believe how bad things have got over here. He'd never return back to the UK even if he was paid a couple of million pounds.
@vanessahenderson1850 It's the same old story all over, isn't it? I find it tragic. I always say the 90s were the last good decade for the UK. I was born in 85. So, I was lucky to have seen them. It would take a lot for me to move there. Family emergency or caring for elderly parents. Though they say they want to retire over here. I see a lot on here from these TH-camrs that go around recording. It really is saddening.
Wonderful to see my hometown on TH-cam, despite being brought up in one of the most deprived areas not far from Central Drive, I had a great childhood and upbringing. I’ve not lived there for 8 years, but everytime I go home to see my folks I love nothing more than driving down the promenade and visiting my old stomping ground. With all that said, all of the problems you’ve witnessed in Blackpool I firmly believe are the same in almost every seaside town across the UK. Big up yourself Wendall for bringing the issues in our society to light.
I'm only a few minutes in to the video, but the young lad on the very expensive E bike and jacket was 100% eyeing up snatching your camera. Just watch his approach ... If that was a phone - it would be gone and the fact you held it away from him during his epic "we have to survive out here" chat, means it's still in your possession. He's out thieving and robbing and he'll soon go back to his mums council paid flat, with food on the table and an Xbox99 under the Christmas tree.
Fagin from Bang&Olavson store had sent him out tbf I don't think he meant any harm. a lot of these kids are just board trying to survive the street on his five grand E bike 😅
I noticed that, too. But, I also noticed he was wearing a super expensive designer winter jacket - the most expensive kind you can buy in America. And, that E bike could not have been cheap. Seems like the kid's problem is that the kid's heros and role models are thieves and that's the path he sees to prosperity. Seems like the kid of probably a single mom with a good job that listens to too much gangsta rap music and doesn't get smacked by his mom enough.
You can't judge people like that. Yeah, it's possible, but he didn't. He's maybe just a streetwise kid. Tons of kids like that knocking about most places.
Wendel you’re a good soul. Thankyou for buying that man a drink. He would of got it somehow anyway. Don’t listen to any hate I back you 100% in everything you do! Love you chief ❤️
I agree. In my area which I'd say is pretty much on par with Blackpool due to years of decline, I often help the homeless. One day, I happened to see a couple of homeless guys sat on the floor near to one of the banks. I chatted to them and I bought them food, drinks and I gave them some money. They told me they'd not spend the money on alcohol or drugs. I said to them at the end of the day, it was none of my business or anyone else's what they chose to spend the money on that I'd given them. I told them within conversation that who the hell was I or any one for that matter to judge anyone. I then went on to say, that I was well aware as to how bad the system actually was/is. Basically, we have a couple of organisations that are supposedly there to help the less fortunate but all they offer is lip service nothing more. There was also another homeless guy who I used to help too. He was an ex veteran and was such a lovely guy. I found out after Christmas last year that he'd save enough money that people had given him so that he could get out of the area. I heard he went to London with the hope of eventually getting back on his feet due to no form of assistance in the area that I currently reside. We had many conversations and I said to him, this could be any single one of us that fall on hard times and end up living on the streets. I'd like to think that if ever I ended up in that situation that there would be some kind people out there that would help me. What really riles me is that so many people out there are so quick to judge the homeless. So many people automatically reach the conclusion that 'all' homeless people are all junkies and alcoholics. That simply isn't the case. It breaks my heart to see so many people without a roof over their head. This day and age, no one should be without the basic essentials in life. I really don't like the way the UK is heading. The Country is beginning to look like a third world Country. I just hope and pray that things improve. Even if they did, it's going to take a couple of decades to turn things around due to years of deliberate neglect. I used to go to Blackpool every bank holiday years ago. I always had a fab time over there and the people were so genuine, down to earth and welcoming. It's so sad to see how bad things have become over there.
He would have got it somewhere else anyway so that makes it okay then? Drug dealers are okay then because they’d only get it from someone else? What a way to think about things.. I struggle with alcohol myself and I tell you know it’s good for nothing absolutely nothing.
@@NNC93 He has been walking the streets for 8 years so let us begrudge him a little pleasure to take the edge off for a few hours eh? It's not like that little bottle is going to make his life any worse than it already is.
Another seaside town in decline, so sad. That was so nice of you to buy that man some food and a tipple, that will get him through the day. Thank you for your explore
Keep doing what you're doing Wendall, People will tell you to ignore your lying eyes. Just because there are positives, does not undo the negatives or make them not exist or not important.
I really enjoyed this video you engaging and speaking with the locals and getting a proper understanding of the area. Ah Joe I just wanted to help him he seemed a lovely man with a lot of unluck. You’re nice to help him. I can’t believe the council lets it get that way! Shocking.
What a lovely thing to do at the end of the day what gets us through life it’s nobody else’s business how many people sit on there throne in judgment of others you are a kind man bless you x
I used to live and work in Blackpool just over 30 years now . And yes, it has declined beyond recognition to how it was when i was living and working there ! 😢
I got bikes when I was that age , I found them easy to buy for some reason I had a KDX an 4 Yamaha DT125R from about 16 to 20 , all of them had no frame number though, stolen an recovered, but I made one better than a YZ
The 70s 80s an 90s were by no means perfect but thank god I grew up in those simpler times and those of of that did will always have those memories good & bad now everything is gone/going to shit !! Great Channel Wendal🙏
I had a family holiday for a week in Blackpool in 1981; I was 11 at the time. Had a great time. The highlight was seeing Ken Dodd perform under the tower and from memory he was hilarious. I visited a few times since, as an adult, and it seemed to get tackier on each visit. Sad to see it in its current state though as I still have a soft spot for the place, due to that family holiday. Another great vid mate. I love the way you engage with everyone in these clips, from young to old you treat them all with respect. Love it. Hugs from Australia 🍻
I, too, have so many fond memories of Blackpool as a kid. It was family orientated, not stags & hens. We loved it !! It's heartbreaking seeing it in such decay away from the bright lights. 😔
I too have rose tinted glasses of Blackpool from my childhood but that era is gone. These towns are deserted sadly due to changing behaviours in this country - I live in Bournemouth and we're eyeing this up over the next 10 years to be honest. As soon as the hotel economy collapses then all the cottage around them folds. Good on you buying that lad some voddy; no shade there. He's an addict and you helped him.
That guy with the strongbow can't string a sentence together. But the guy you bought the vodka for seems like a nice guy. I dont blame ya for buying him a bottle of vodka. Its what he wanted and being on the streets he needs something to keep him warm
Its really sad to see as a friend of Britain to see that country in such a condition! 2:45 So sad to hear what that kid says .Keep up the great work Wendall!! Really great documentary work love it 💯❤
respect for uploading this despite the backlash you would get for buying him some vodka, I think it's fine aswell! seemed like a nice chap. must be difficult on the streets - but then i always think, the more he drinks the harder he will be for him to get off the streets? i dont know, its a tricky situation
On a recent visit to Blackpool I couldn't help but notice that there is quite a few ongoing housing developments, hopefully not all gloom and doom for this place that holds so many memories for so many people.
It’s sad, I left England in 1981 and it just seems no one has pride in the country any more, the state of the houses and the streets is unimaginable for me, there just seems to be a overall attitude of giving up with it all
42 years ago, you left? Sorry fella, you don't get to talk about any of this. You left. Can't be crying about being British, all for nationalism when you haven't stepped foot on God's green land in 40 odd years. All the best, a Labour voter.
Ive been going for the past few years and its always mobbed! Will keep continuing to go back, personally never had a problem with addicts or homeless people.
My Parents had a B&B in Blackpool (Withnell Road) from the early 90's. Summer months were really busy and I have fond memories of being there. Seems a shell of it's former self now.... must have been brilliant in the 50's and 60's.
Wendall you are an amazing creator, you give the people a platform to address the issues their communities have & you help others! Really amazing creator
NEOLIBERIALISM , the UK and the US were the laboratory for this new economic / political theory whereby the free markets will allocate resources better, govt should get out of the way , better to privatise everything and hand it to private equity . That was by design and started in the 80's . Worth reading bankruptcy bubbles and bailouts and the vassal state as these do a really good job of depicting how we got to where we are. The UK truly reflects the US with its juxtaposition of immense wealth and immense poverty
I'm noticing lot's of TH-camr's trying your style of Video making, But just wanted to give you your due's your the Best my friend and I really enjoy your content. Keep doing what your doing and ignore the haters👊🏿
As with all our big seaside towns , when everyone went on holiday in UK, the towns boomed but now it's ridiculously expensive to stay in our country. Caravans, Airbnb, hotels all expensive and when you go out for a meal, we are not far off Scandinavian prices but on a lot less wages. Hence we go abroad. Given, tourism was the main business on the seaside, when that goes ,nothing has replaced it and so we get these seaside ghettos
That last street all boarded up with the Tower in the background! Crazy! How close it is to the main "heart" of Blackpool! I have been going to Blackpool for 30 years nearly Must have been over 25 times and I have noticed the change massively. Late 90's it was buzzing.
It’s got the best beach around….thats why it’s big…once the southern Landlords have bought up all the streets,the area will be known as little Mayfair..
So sad to see, I used to go there on holidays with my mum and dad in the 60's I now live in Australia, Blackpool was a magical place back then, Golden mile, Stanley Park and the Tower, donkey rides on the sands........punch and Judy....great memories.
I too have magical memories of visiting Blackpool when I was a young kid in the early 80's. Waiting for Blackpool tower to appear on the horizon from the motorway, mistaking many pylons on the way :) The last time I was there was the early 90's and it was all starting to turn to shi t back then. It's shocking to see how much more it has decayed since then. So sad to see. I'm sure it was rough in the 80s too but you don't tend to notice such things as a young child. It was all about the joke shops, fish and chips, hot doughnuts and the Pleasure Beach.
Blackpool was my mum's birthplace, sadly she's no longer with us but we had her ashes scattered into the sea nearby as per her wishes. That was this summer just gone and whilst some parts of the town are rough it's been that way for years just like any other large town but Blackpool gets more attention for this because it's still a holiday resort. My brother actually moved there in 1995 for a couple of years, lived in a shared house and unbeknownst to him had an alcoholic and junkie already living there. Blackpool seems to attract "down and outs" from around the country. But if you steer clear of these parts there's plenty of things to do and nicer areas of the town, again like any other place. Plus there's all that fresh sea air too. Beats polluted Manchester where I am.
Same thing is happening in my country Australia . The kid on the bike at the beginning of your video says it all really . His speak was an imitation of migrant identity , close your eyes ... he didn't sound like an anglo local .
I'd like to see you go to Middlesbrough and the surrounding Teesside area such as Redcar (which was a popular seaside destination). Middlesbrough has the highest international migration percentage in the UK and it has inevitably changed the dynamic of the town. When you speak to the English natives you will likely get an honest answer about their thoughts.
what? stop typing rubbish and get carrying that cross mate, or you just looking for votes? excuse my cynicism but its 2024 and i dont believe anything i see on the internet anymore
I've lived in Blackpool for a while just of Bond Street in fact....the council only cares about the tourists, hence the bright lights of the prom and it's attractions.... but once you get off the strip then it's decay....
It's been happening for a long time now, unfortunately. The destruction of our Cities & towns all by design. Build back better. The Great Awakening began in early 2020. Once you see, you can't unsee. Who's with me? ❤
I'm with you too. Once you're awake, you can't go back to sleep, ever. Believe me I've tried to no avail. Sometimes I so wish I didn't know what I do, but on the other hand, I'm pleased I know what I do. It's helped to prepare me mentally the best way I can for what's to come. We've got some really tough times ahead that's for sure. 2020 was just the warm up. 2020 will look like a tea party in comparison to what's to come.
@vanessahenderson1850 It's nice to interact with a kindred spirit, thankyou. I know what you are saying & I have been prepping & preparing since early 2020 to the best of my abilities. On a positive note there are more people waking up everyday. Please stay strong, courageous, positive & focused 🙏 ✨️ & I hope that our paths will cross again 🙏 ❤️
Our tourism industry's going to be wrecked. Seaside towns where we spent our holidays are becoming unrecognizable, and definitely no place to take the kids.
@GeorgeCrapper Sad but true & all by design, unfortunately. Our Governments & local Councils are not interested. They have all sold out for Agenda 2030.
Another great but very worrying video. I haven't lived in the uk since 2008. I find it very disturbing how much the uk has declined. I still have family living in the uk, and it's a worry how it's all going to end. Like you, I have many happy childhood memories of the places you visit. Something has to change before life for those still in the uk slips to the point of no return. It's a mess.
Ahhhh Blackpool, so sad, I have so many fond memories of visiting here with my grandparents. So sad to see it in decline, but unfortunately if the council don't put any money into it the place it will only get worse. I'm taking my grandchildren after Christmas for a few days, definitely going to avoid certain streets 😢😢😢
The young lad at the beginning is one of the reasons this country has gone down hill, they can’t even communicate properly and have to talk like a wannabe gangster!
I grew up on central drive in Blackpool, it was bad then but its beyond worse now. Such a shame what happened to a once great family resort which is now overrun with poverty and homelessness. Ive moved away but always go back to visit friends.
This video makes me feel depressed and also very lucky. I’ve been to Blackpool a few times and it has a lot going for it, but could and should have a lot more. Don’t really feel any desire to go back any time soon.
Whilst I do think ‘wokeism’ has had somewhat negative effect on the overall political spectrum in the west, I don’t see how it’s affected Blackpool or deprived areas in general. ‘Seaside towns’ in particular suffer largely from cheaper holidays abroad, it’s far too expensive to holiday in the country unfortunately as the UK has many destinations to be proud of. I’d also argue stagnant wage growth in the country has had a huge effect too.
I say keep doing what you're doing, as in my opinion you're the best content producer of this type. Its a really important subject, and I agree it doesn't really achieve much to show the wealthy areas.
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It's why these people are no good to society and you are feeding them vodka. Rocking Horse comes to mind.
Young lad talking about survival lol, his mum and dad definitely bought everything he's wearing and that bike and got his tea ready when he gets home 😂😂
£1000s bike must be hard times 😅
least he well loved and got a warm jacket on.
Entitled little C u next Tuesday. Honesty, those kids are ruining normal kids.
no idea what day of the week Wendall filmed this, but shouldn't that young chap on the bike, been in school?
They are probably fake designer 😂
The UK has always struggled with a significant alcohol problem. Unfortunately, it's unlikely to be addressed because drinking is so deeply ingrained and normalised in our culture.
Wait til you see Scotland.
its not a big problem compared to other problems we have such as immigration for example, but hey its easier to talk about booze than immigration so yea, we are all alcoholics i guess, yawn
SO true
It's the migrants fault patriots are drinking too much !
@@andyskragaWait until you realise Scotland is included in “The UK” 🤯🤯
It's absolutely tragic what an empty husk of a country this has now become.
All by design 😢
I left 13 years ago. The riots in 2011 London were the last straw. Though I'm originally from Norwich. I made a recent trip over to see family and friends. I was shocked to the core at the decline. So many pubs gone where I grew up. I'll always remember them thriving back in the 90s when I was a young'un. Now all turn into bedsits/flats, convenience shops or just left empty. Rotting away.
@@Amandajane-freespirit Yes, we are witnessing the controlled demolition right across Western Nations. All planned years in advance.
@@MelissasArt A friend of mine moved overseas because he didn't like the way the UK was going. He left in 2005 and returned to see family around 2016/2017. He told me that he was screaming to get back overseas because of how dire things had become in the UK. I often send him footage of the area where he once used to reside. He can't believe how bad things have got over here. He'd never return back to the UK even if he was paid a couple of million pounds.
@vanessahenderson1850 It's the same old story all over, isn't it? I find it tragic. I always say the 90s were the last good decade for the UK. I was born in 85. So, I was lucky to have seen them. It would take a lot for me to move there. Family emergency or caring for elderly parents. Though they say they want to retire over here. I see a lot on here from these TH-camrs that go around recording. It really is saddening.
Love your content Wendall and you are a kind soul. Keep on doing what you are doing.
Appreciate that 🙏
Wonderful to see my hometown on TH-cam, despite being brought up in one of the most deprived areas not far from Central Drive, I had a great childhood and upbringing. I’ve not lived there for 8 years, but everytime I go home to see my folks I love nothing more than driving down the promenade and visiting my old stomping ground.
With all that said, all of the problems you’ve witnessed in Blackpool I firmly believe are the same in almost every seaside town across the UK.
Big up yourself Wendall for bringing the issues in our society to light.
I'm only a few minutes in to the video, but the young lad on the very expensive E bike and jacket was 100% eyeing up snatching your camera. Just watch his approach ... If that was a phone - it would be gone and the fact you held it away from him during his epic "we have to survive out here" chat, means it's still in your possession. He's out thieving and robbing and he'll soon go back to his mums council paid flat, with food on the table and an Xbox99 under the Christmas tree.
Fagin from Bang&Olavson store had sent him out tbf I don't think he meant any harm. a lot of these kids are just board trying to survive the street on his five grand E bike 😅
Yes and what a life that is isnt it, you uncaring git.
I noticed that, too. But, I also noticed he was wearing a super expensive designer winter jacket - the most expensive kind you can buy in America. And, that E bike could not have been cheap. Seems like the kid's problem is that the kid's heros and role models are thieves and that's the path he sees to prosperity. Seems like the kid of probably a single mom with a good job that listens to too much gangsta rap music and doesn't get smacked by his mom enough.
how do you know those things?
is everything really all good then?
Do you live in Blackpool? in britain?
do you know this kid?
You can't judge people like that. Yeah, it's possible, but he didn't. He's maybe just a streetwise kid. Tons of kids like that knocking about most places.
You deserve more followers, really.
Spread the word ✊
@@WendallExplores Will do.
Can I kindly ask if this is a full-time job you've got with this?
I’ve said this for a longtime now.
@@19Neil67 I can’t believe I have as many as I have, a blessing in-itself 🙏
Wendel you’re a good soul. Thankyou for buying that man a drink. He would of got it somehow anyway. Don’t listen to any hate I back you 100% in everything you do!
Love you chief ❤️
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I agree. In my area which I'd say is pretty much on par with Blackpool due to years of decline, I often help the homeless. One day, I happened to see a couple of homeless guys sat on the floor near to one of the banks. I chatted to them and I bought them food, drinks and I gave them some money. They told me they'd not spend the money on alcohol or drugs. I said to them at the end of the day, it was none of my business or anyone else's what they chose to spend the money on that I'd given them. I told them within conversation that who the hell was I or any one for that matter to judge anyone. I then went on to say, that I was well aware as to how bad the system actually was/is. Basically, we have a couple of organisations that are supposedly there to help the less fortunate but all they offer is lip service nothing more. There was also another homeless guy who I used to help too. He was an ex veteran and was such a lovely guy. I found out after Christmas last year that he'd save enough money that people had given him so that he could get out of the area. I heard he went to London with the hope of eventually getting back on his feet due to no form of assistance in the area that I currently reside. We had many conversations and I said to him, this could be any single one of us that fall on hard times and end up living on the streets. I'd like to think that if ever I ended up in that situation that there would be some kind people out there that would help me. What really riles me is that so many people out there are so quick to judge the homeless. So many people automatically reach the conclusion that 'all' homeless people are all junkies and alcoholics. That simply isn't the case. It breaks my heart to see so many people without a roof over their head. This day and age, no one should be without the basic essentials in life. I really don't like the way the UK is heading. The Country is beginning to look like a third world Country. I just hope and pray that things improve. Even if they did, it's going to take a couple of decades to turn things around due to years of deliberate neglect. I used to go to Blackpool every bank holiday years ago. I always had a fab time over there and the people were so genuine, down to earth and welcoming. It's so sad to see how bad things have become over there.
He would have got it somewhere else anyway so that makes it okay then? Drug dealers are okay then because they’d only get it from someone else? What a way to think about things.. I struggle with alcohol myself and I tell you know it’s good for nothing absolutely nothing.
@@NNC93 He has been walking the streets for 8 years so let us begrudge him a little pleasure to take the edge off for a few hours eh? It's not like that little bottle is going to make his life any worse than it already is.
Another seaside town in decline, so sad. That was so nice of you to buy that man some food and a tipple, that will get him through the day. Thank you for your explore
Plenty of hotel rooms available for illegals though.
The local working class people made it that way. I live in a seaside town in working class area
You’re doing great work wandell keep it up
Keep doing what you're doing Wendall, People will tell you to ignore your lying eyes. Just because there are positives, does not undo the negatives or make them not exist or not important.
I really enjoyed this video you engaging and speaking with the locals and getting a proper understanding of the area. Ah Joe I just wanted to help him he seemed a lovely man with a lot of unluck. You’re nice to help him. I can’t believe the council lets it get that way! Shocking.
Joe was a pleasure to chat with
What a lovely thing to do at the end of the day what gets us through life it’s nobody else’s business how many people sit on there throne in judgment of others you are a kind man bless you x
I used to live and work in Blackpool just over 30 years now . And yes, it has declined beyond recognition to how it was when i was living and working there ! 😢
All self-inflicted by locals which is the elephant in the room
@avtradeisshit5992 heartbreaking blackpool people deserve better ❤❤❤
The kid on the intro has a 2k bike mate. His clothes are fake af but that bike is either stolen or he's got a few quid.
Gotta survive on the streets 💪
WendallExplores@@WendallExploresI blame the parents. Problems.
Probably a local dealer
Not fake mate u can see
They not fake look at the quality of the coat
I got bikes when I was that age , I found them easy to buy for some reason I had a KDX an 4 Yamaha DT125R from about 16 to 20 , all of them had no frame number though, stolen an recovered, but I made one better than a YZ
Fab as always. I love how you can literally talk to anyone Wendall and diffuse any situations. You're fab at this ❤
Thank you for the kind comment 🙏
The 70s 80s an 90s were by no means perfect but thank god I grew up in those simpler times and those of of that did will always have those memories good & bad now everything is gone/going to shit !!
Great Channel Wendal🙏
So many empty houses and that guy been homeless for 8 years now 😢
Crap council
It's exactly the same were I am. Instead, the Council have deliberately left empty buildings and empty shops to go to rack and ruin.
From one Black Country lad to another, your videos are amazing. My fav of these spree of UK town video makers that have popped up.
It is fair to say then that Blackpool is a complete tip
Yeah, it's on par with where I currently live. It's a seaside Town and things are absolutely dire. The Town is a complete dump.
Bless that little lad trying his hardest to be a road man 😂
Yes bruv.innit.
I had a family holiday for a week in Blackpool in 1981; I was 11 at the time. Had a great time. The highlight was seeing Ken Dodd perform under the tower and from memory he was hilarious. I visited a few times since, as an adult, and it seemed to get tackier on each visit. Sad to see it in its current state though as I still have a soft spot for the place, due to that family holiday.
Another great vid mate. I love the way you engage with everyone in these clips, from young to old you treat them all with respect. Love it. Hugs from Australia 🍻
All I have is respect 🙏
Appreciate the watching mate 👊
I, too, have so many fond memories of Blackpool as a kid. It was family orientated, not stags & hens. We loved it !! It's heartbreaking seeing it in such decay away from the bright lights. 😔
I too have rose tinted glasses of Blackpool from my childhood but that era is gone. These towns are deserted sadly due to changing behaviours in this country - I live in Bournemouth and we're eyeing this up over the next 10 years to be honest. As soon as the hotel economy collapses then all the cottage around them folds.
Good on you buying that lad some voddy; no shade there. He's an addict and you helped him.
That guy with the strongbow can't string a sentence together. But the guy you bought the vodka for seems like a nice guy. I dont blame ya for buying him a bottle of vodka. Its what he wanted and being on the streets he needs something to keep him warm
Thanks Wendall,you show the real streets of the UK.
Its really sad to see as a friend of Britain to see that country in such a condition! 2:45 So sad to hear what that kid says .Keep up the great work Wendall!! Really great documentary work love it 💯❤
respect for uploading this despite the backlash you would get for buying him some vodka, I think it's fine aswell! seemed like a nice chap. must be difficult on the streets - but then i always think, the more he drinks the harder he will be for him to get off the streets? i dont know, its a tricky situation
On a recent visit to Blackpool I couldn't help but notice that there is quite a few ongoing housing developments, hopefully not all gloom and doom for this place that holds so many memories for so many people.
Thanks!
Thank you
It’s sad, I left England in 1981 and it just seems no one has pride in the country any more, the state of the houses and the streets is unimaginable for me, there just seems to be a overall attitude of giving up with it all
42 years ago, you left? Sorry fella, you don't get to talk about any of this. You left. Can't be crying about being British, all for nationalism when you haven't stepped foot on God's green land in 40 odd years.
All the best,
a Labour voter.
Ive been going for the past few years and its always mobbed! Will keep continuing to go back, personally never had a problem with addicts or homeless people.
Like you I have great memories of Blackpool. I still think it’s up there with the best seaside towns
My Parents had a B&B in Blackpool (Withnell Road) from the early 90's. Summer months were really busy and I have fond memories of being there. Seems a shell of it's former self now.... must have been brilliant in the 50's and 60's.
LITERALLY JUST BACK FROM BLACKPOOL YESTERDAY AND IT DOES NOT GET ANY BETTER, SPENT MOST OF MY TIME IN FLEETWOOD.
Wendall you are an amazing creator, you give the people a platform to address the issues their communities have & you help others! Really amazing creator
Appreciate the kind words
Wendelll, the best of the best. Keep going. Best wishes to you and your family
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Wendall I love your channel. Keep showing the reality of England 2024. - signed your American friend.
That kid at the beginning of the video, little gangster growing and trying desperately to talk like black gangsters.
Exactly what i thought
He will grow out of it, fingers crossed 🤞
you feel me blud 😂
Working class kid. Say no more
Old way sort him out
Stay true to yourself Wendall and film whatever you want, the UK is on a downward spiral and no amount of ignoring that is going to stop it.
NEOLIBERIALISM , the UK and the US were the laboratory for this new economic / political theory whereby the free markets will allocate resources better, govt should get out of the way , better to privatise everything and hand it to private equity . That was by design and started in the 80's . Worth reading bankruptcy bubbles and bailouts and the vassal state as these do a really good job of depicting how we got to where we are. The UK truly reflects the US with its juxtaposition of immense wealth and immense poverty
Look forward to your videos Wendall keep it up bro 👊🏼
I'm noticing lot's of TH-camr's trying your style of Video making, But just wanted to give you your due's your the Best my friend and I really enjoy your content. Keep doing what your doing and ignore the haters👊🏿
Very dark place just behind the lights well we acknowledge this
As with all our big seaside towns , when everyone went on holiday in UK, the towns boomed but now it's ridiculously expensive to stay in our country. Caravans, Airbnb, hotels all expensive and when you go out for a meal, we are not far off Scandinavian prices but on a lot less wages. Hence we go abroad.
Given, tourism was the main business on the seaside, when that goes ,nothing has replaced it and so we get these seaside ghettos
I must say it has changed a lot since I went to Blackpool back in 1985! I wish it was for the better.
That lad saying to many police think hes fed up of being chased on his surron but wants police for knife crime 🤦♂️🤦♂️
Yh but jnufe crime abit mire seruius tĥn sme1 is riding round on a disputed over e,bike or wthr it a e motor bike lolc😂😂😂
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All seaside towns are on there ass now!
Wendall. Your a genuine guy who never fails to show some humility. If only more people were like you.!
That last street all boarded up with the Tower in the background! Crazy! How close it is to the main "heart" of Blackpool!
I have been going to Blackpool for 30 years nearly Must have been over 25 times and I have noticed the change massively. Late 90's it was buzzing.
That is due to be flattern for the multiversity... the sooner the better as well
Yer man, it is what it is...
Great stuff Wendall.
It is what it is
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God bless you Wendell, for being so sweet with Joe ❤️
Ya keep doing it the way you are mate it gets people to see whats going on ok
It’s got the best beach around….thats why it’s big…once the southern Landlords have bought up all the streets,the area will be known as little Mayfair..
What do they do in the Council meetings ? Bingo ?
Probably 🤣
So sad to see, I used to go there on holidays with my mum and dad in the 60's I now live in Australia, Blackpool was a magical place back then, Golden mile, Stanley Park and the Tower, donkey rides on the sands........punch and Judy....great memories.
It's still a great place, this video rightly highlights the lesser areas, but there's a lot of investment in other areas.
I too have magical memories of visiting Blackpool when I was a young kid in the early 80's. Waiting for Blackpool tower to appear on the horizon from the motorway, mistaking many pylons on the way :) The last time I was there was the early 90's and it was all starting to turn to shi t back then. It's shocking to see how much more it has decayed since then. So sad to see. I'm sure it was rough in the 80s too but you don't tend to notice such things as a young child. It was all about the joke shops, fish and chips, hot doughnuts and the Pleasure Beach.
That hooded youth looks like he's heading straight to jail :0(
Good video Wendall so glad you tell it how it is and don't sugar coat things so sad to see the decline of the UK
3:21 'It is what it is innit' someone's been watching Danny at Honest Places 😂😂😂😂
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"this place is hangin"
Thats so sad 😢, i remember Blackpool as a vibrant seaside holiday place to go. 🇬🇧⚘️🇬🇧
Your a top man Wendall, thanks for the video, such a shame about Blackpool..
Thanks for watching 👊
Blackpool was my mum's birthplace, sadly she's no longer with us but we had her ashes scattered into the sea nearby as per her wishes. That was this summer just gone and whilst some parts of the town are rough it's been that way for years just like any other large town but Blackpool gets more attention for this because it's still a holiday resort. My brother actually moved there in 1995 for a couple of years, lived in a shared house and unbeknownst to him had an alcoholic and junkie already living there. Blackpool seems to attract "down and outs" from around the country. But if you steer clear of these parts there's plenty of things to do and nicer areas of the town, again like any other place. Plus there's all that fresh sea air too. Beats polluted Manchester where I am.
Great content as always Wendall. Appreciate your content. Keep up the good work 🙏
Makes me feel so sad for so many of our seaside towns.
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Wendell good on you “ make the right choices mate “ ❤
The story of the window cleaner is heartbreaking, but he needs to stop telling people he sleeps in public toilets they might get the wrong idea 💡
Same thing is happening in my country Australia . The kid on the bike at the beginning of your video says it all really . His speak was an imitation of migrant identity , close your eyes ... he didn't sound like an anglo local .
Exactly what I thought too. I'm from Lancashire originally and I could barely detect a Lancashire accent from this kid.
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He's just trying to sound gangsta, innit?
My thoughts too. Little road man gangsta mentality. @@jimbobalob2491
And failing miserably @@jimbobalob2491
I'd like to see you go to Middlesbrough and the surrounding Teesside area such as Redcar (which was a popular seaside destination). Middlesbrough has the highest international migration percentage in the UK and it has inevitably changed the dynamic of the town. When you speak to the English natives you will likely get an honest answer about their thoughts.
Don't know if he will get a patty like he did in Brownsville though
Yes it breaks my heart to see what has happened to our country .
I have lung cancer , i’d like to have just cross just one cross a wooden cross, to give to my son
what? stop typing rubbish and get carrying that cross mate, or you just looking for votes? excuse my cynicism but its 2024 and i dont believe anything i see on the internet anymore
Why is that kid on the bike at the beginning trying to talk like a Jamaican gangster, I bet he's a prefect at school 😂
I've lived in Blackpool for a while just of Bond Street in fact....the council only cares about the tourists, hence the bright lights of the prom and it's attractions.... but once you get off the strip then it's decay....
Nice to see you back up 🔝
Government keep reducing the alcohol content in those tins. Tizer is stronger.
street drinkers should switch to water, since the alcohol will soon be at the same level anyway
Those sunglasses almost made me want to buy one of those bottles 😅
"Woke'ism is eroding our British culture"?
WOW Wendall. This is a serious break from the Wendall we all knew.
Good on ya fella...I'm the Danish shop...Bond Street...
All my memories of Blackpool are glowing and positive (80s, 90s), this is just horrifying...
It's been happening for a long time now, unfortunately. The destruction of our Cities & towns all by design. Build back better. The Great Awakening began in early 2020. Once you see, you can't unsee. Who's with me? ❤
I'm with you too. Once you're awake, you can't go back to sleep, ever. Believe me I've tried to no avail. Sometimes I so wish I didn't know what I do, but on the other hand, I'm pleased I know what I do. It's helped to prepare me mentally the best way I can for what's to come. We've got some really tough times ahead that's for sure. 2020 was just the warm up. 2020 will look like a tea party in comparison to what's to come.
@vanessahenderson1850 It's nice to interact with a kindred spirit, thankyou. I know what you are saying & I have been prepping & preparing since early 2020 to the best of my abilities. On a positive note there are more people waking up everyday. Please stay strong, courageous, positive & focused 🙏 ✨️ & I hope that our paths will cross again 🙏 ❤️
Our tourism industry's going to be wrecked. Seaside towns where we spent our holidays are becoming unrecognizable, and definitely no place to take the kids.
@GeorgeCrapper Sad but true & all by design, unfortunately. Our Governments & local Councils are not interested. They have all sold out for Agenda 2030.
Fair play for treating Joe he sounded like a top lad in a bad place. Love if you kept in contact with these kinda people and give us some updates.
Another great but very worrying video. I haven't lived in the uk since 2008. I find it very disturbing how much the uk has declined. I still have family living in the uk, and it's a worry how it's all going to end. Like you, I have many happy childhood memories of the places you visit. Something has to change before life for those still in the uk slips to the point of no return. It's a mess.
That Chippy you passed by in the very beginning with the pink/red signs; I believe Gordon Ramsay did a Kitchen Nightmares episode there.
So what do u think should happen to change this decline? Is there an answer
Ahhhh Blackpool, so sad, I have so many fond memories of visiting here with my grandparents. So sad to see it in decline, but unfortunately if the council don't put any money into it the place it will only get worse. I'm taking my grandchildren after Christmas for a few days, definitely going to avoid certain streets 😢😢😢
The young lad at the beginning is one of the reasons this country has gone down hill, they can’t even communicate properly and have to talk like a wannabe gangster!
Parents not parenting
I grew up on central drive in Blackpool, it was bad then but its beyond worse now. Such a shame what happened to a once great family resort which is now overrun with poverty and homelessness. Ive moved away but always go back to visit friends.
Keep doing exactly what you are doing mate.
The pleasure beach seems to be suffering too...sad
It's Grim in Blackpool! I've just been staying there between there & Wirral 😭
Famous saying goes “best thing about Blackpool is the way out “
Where I currently live, we say, last one out turn off the lights.
We don't want u
Joe's stories are hilarious sounds like something out of a carry on movie
This video makes me feel depressed and also very lucky. I’ve been to Blackpool a few times and it has a lot going for it, but could and should have a lot more. Don’t really feel any desire to go back any time soon.
I remember Blackpool as a kid. I'm 43. Was boss. Now it's a pig stye 😂😂😂
I would be interested to see you go to Clacton in a year and see if their saviour Farage has made any difference.
Whilst I do think ‘wokeism’ has had somewhat negative effect on the overall political spectrum in the west, I don’t see how it’s affected Blackpool or deprived areas in general. ‘Seaside towns’ in particular suffer largely from cheaper holidays abroad, it’s far too expensive to holiday in the country unfortunately as the UK has many destinations to be proud of. I’d also argue stagnant wage growth in the country has had a huge effect too.
Yeh blame woke for complex social and economic problems. Hah.
I say keep doing what you're doing, as in my opinion you're the best content producer of this type. Its a really important subject, and I agree it doesn't really achieve much to show the wealthy areas.
Its not difficult to see England is in a state and bordering on the third world.
Just look at the state of the roads and nhs then prove to me it isnt.
Yeah, it's shocking. I never thought we'd be witnessing all that we are in our lifetime or any lifetime for that matter.