I am glad to see that the tree is still there, I believe that they have taken several cuttings etc from it and are propagating them. As a Nottingham (Nottingham city born) lad I left Nottingham as I turned a teenager and have only been back a couple of time since as l don't have any family there anymore. It makes me want to visit again.
As a rule I hate the winter because of the seemingly never-ending dark grey days, but, nothing beats a cold clear blue skied day with snow, the air is so pure & fresh you can taste it, mother nature🌍 knows what she's doing, we should leave her to it. What a beautiful day! 😍🌨❄️
If you get a chance you should visit the New Forest as well, it is much better than those stuffy old forests, if possible in summer, although it is crowded with tourists in the school holidays.
Much as we like to bicker about the differences between English and American, I would happily accept “fall” if only “autumnal” wasn’t such a lovely word.
Amazing! The consistent quality of your videos is exemplary. The cinematography, the range of topics and the beautiful atmosphere in each one. Thank you for that. On the subject of trees, a fun fact, there are more Giant Redwoods in the UK than there are in their native USA.
@@martinconnelly1473 Indeed. It also serves as a gene pool. Apparently there was one variety of flowering Cherry that had become extinct in Japan. It was found to be growing in the UK, so cuttings were sent to Japan to propagate there. I love the idea of countries helping each other in this way.
Ha you made it here well done! We live just a few miles down the road. Now when I was a child you could climb up the Major Oak and inside it for that matter!!! The ravages of time and many thousands of tourists they had to protect it! Did it have anything to do with Robin Hood. Who knows expect it was 6inched tall then.
@rayfielding it was so wonderful, so happy we did it this time of year! Chris said man Jess you were very quiet when we got in the car. I told him I felt completely at peace, and it was so magical. I understand why they would want to save the major oak for years to come. Unfortunately, there was a bad accident on our way to the forest at a roundabout due to the snow. The town of Edwinstowe was so lovely. Chris, the kids and I will definitely be returning to pay a visit. Do you all get snow there often? 🤍 Jess x
Lovely rhythmic footfall. A little surprised, you mentioned often that it was slippery and yet Jess strode along with hands in pockets. Better risking a broken wrist than a broken nose!
Hi, what surprised me about Sherwood Forest, ( it's years since I was last there), was the initial openness of trees, but as you continued the density did increase. In a nearby Ancient woodland where I live, there seem to be many more saplings at various stages which do increase the sense of density. Also I remember more natural paths, which weren't apparent in the video, and those pathways give a more genuine feeling of being in a 'forest' ; and you used to be able to walk right up to the famous tree. It's surprising how things change over the years, and human intervention is visible almost everywhere. I'm just ranting. Another lovely video ; please keep them coming. Cheers. Sheffield South Yorkshire.
My neck of the woods so to speak. I live just north of Edwinstowe in Worksop. Near Worksop there 2 nice places to visit Clumber Park and Welbeck Estate. Welbeck has some underground tunnels that the Duke of the time used to travel along in his carriage. The Grand ballroom there was used as the Asylum in the film Bronson starring Tom Hardy.
Hiya Jess and Chris, magical is certainly the word for this wonderful mythical location, if only the trees could talk. I hope your class went well Chris. Please can I wish your lovely family a very happy Thanksgiving Jess and Chris, Take care and have a lovely Thursday my friends. ❤🇺🇸
Stephen, It definitely was a beautiful time, just enjoying the peaceful stroll and the snow... 🌨 I was so geeked about the snow. We appreciate the Happy Thanksgiving, we're so very thankful for you all and all the love! We hope you have a lovely week ahead. 🤍 Jess & family x
I live here… used to play in/on the major oak as a kid long before it was fenced off. Some kids even lit fires inside. BTW you’re not in Nottingham, Edwinstowe is in Nottinghamshire. It used to be a pit village like many villages around there.
As always, great to share your excursions! I went there a few times as a kid, from neighbouring Leicestershire. As @rayfielding says, back then you could go right up to it. I guess the tree itself is perhaps a bit underwhelming compared to trees like the General Sherman in CA, but (as you always explain and take real interest in) its the underlying history that makes so many of our "smaller-scale" localities so special? The other big draw round there is the (very) nearby Clumber Park, with lots of forest and trails and a lake, (and, in high summer, lots of people)! Snow seems to have become a rarity these days in lowland Britain. I can remember, as a lad, going to Clumber Park when there was nearly a foot of snow, because of which most of the park was closed to cars. Seemed much more normal then; nowadays that much snow would be very very unusual. The snow that fell here, and fairly high up, in Yorkshire last week (we had about five inches) lasted a couple of days at most. Been there, done that with Speed Awareness courses, sadly. Three in the last 25 years. Never deliberately speeding, just - like you - caught unawares by a limit or by responding to a situation. And the likelihood of being caught for making an innocent mistake is increasing all the time. Many people think they are just a revenue-raising activity; I could not possibly comment...! Must be even more chance for those not as familiar with our roads. Twice was by mobile camera vans - funny how you never seem to see them out in bad weather, when the risks are higher - but come a nice sunny day, and they are everywhere! I confess, the courses WERE very good, though. My last one, in 2021 (I was on my way for my first Covid jab, and concentrating on finding where to park...) was held online. Looks like they must have stopped those now the pandemic is well past? Sorry about your bad luck. I guess that little episode qualifies you even more now as honorary Brits!
Adrian, It was a lovely walk through Sherwood Forest in the snow!! I was so geeked we found snow. The history and magic of the forest is what makes it so enjoyable. We love sharing in our fun adventures with you all. I come understand why they would want to help save the Major Oak it's a lovely piece of history. Have the privilege to be here would couldn't visit Sherwood Forest. The kids will go with us next time. Chris also learned so much for the class. It was unfortunate, but we definitely understand why it's a needed course to attend. We truly appreciate your love and support, friend! 🤍 Jess x
If you ever get the chance before you leave these shores, a visit to Chatsworth house in the Peak District is a full day, the house and gardens are a real insight of how the other half live, ( not cheap but there is a farm shop on the outer estate)
I live right on the edge of my city and it is a stones throw to he countryside. I used to love taking the kids for a winter walk in the snow. Now, at 74, I hate the stuff. Luckily, this last batch missed a lot of the east.
My favourite place to go for a local walk , used to get lost off the beaten track , 2 hour walk turns into 4 . On the outskirts of the forest they have a naturist area , I thought it was for bird spotting lol , nope it's for people to wander around naked lol .
Happy Thanksgiving Chris, Jess and fam. If you ever have to return to Nottingham (!) there's a deer park on the outskirts of the city called Wollaton Park. Herds of deer roaming free in front of you and a small stately home Wollaton Hall turned into a natural history museum.
Somehow the Royal Navy missed Sherwood Forest, Was it the legend of Robin Hood or just too far from the ship builders? Oaks must have been very difficult to transport a long distance on horse drawn wagons. That Oak was a mere sapling when the Duke of Normandy beat King Harold in 1066. Dating trees is somewhat a guesstimate assuming regular annual growth in circumference. Can only be confirmed once dead and felled by counting the growth rings and carbon dating the centre.
Chris, you are the last person that I would think of to get a speeding ticket. Unfortunately, signs get hidden behind trees and are easy to miss. Although you should be fine in the woods because of the softer surface I do not recommend walking with your hands in your pockets on a hard surface, when there are leaves or ice. If you slip, then you cannot break your fall in time and risk serious injury. Thank you for sharing your walk.
Its the pilgrims that founded the USA over 60 Million Americans are descended from the Mayflower. that landed at Plymouth in the new world, I am sure you have seen more snow in the USA, You missed the tribute to American President JFK in the woods, at Runnymede
Excuse my ignorance Jess, but I have forgotten which part of the US you guys hail from, is snow unusual from where you guys are from? Snow isn't a rarity here, but the way we respond to it from an infrastructure point of view you'd think we'd only just come across it! 😂 Great post guys. 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Robin Hood, was he real or a myth? There's little doubt that a man known as Robin Hood existed, whether he was an 'outlaw' who robbed from the rich to give to the poor, is still open to speculation with those 'for' and 'against'. Robin Hood was often known as Robin of Loxley, which is now a suburb of Sheffield. But a thousand years ago Sherwood Forest was much much bigger than it is today, stretching from Nottingham a largish (for those times) centre, north to Sheffield - then a smallish village - further north at least as far as Barnsdale in Yorkshire, which has also been mentioned in the Robin Hood tales. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.
Hello Jess and Chris! The tale of Robin Hood and his (merry) men? somehow I don't think they would have been that helpful to the poor? I think anyone would would have been fair game for robbery, just a thought. regards John
Where are the other trees that were around it didn’t used to be like that . I remember when I was in the airforce we we camping there and there wasn’t any paths to the tree , shame the natural fauna has been swept away for commercial opportunities
Oh dear, caught speeding, that's the UK for you, just after money and more Tax. Personally I'd rather take the fine rather than sit in a class full of bell ends. I'm guessing you were encouraged to take the class rather than a fine seeing as you're in the American air Force in the UK!
As I understood it, "Robin Hood" was a name or alias (in the 13th & 14th centuries) given to an everyman character, like Joe Bloggs or John Doe (or "Tommy Atkins" for a soldier in the 18th, 19th & 20th centuries). The stories were created to fit the name, but the real character never existed. "Robin" started out as a diminutive of Robert.
You can only take so many layers off is correct until you get into trouble is incorrect nudity is not a criminal offence in the uk not many people know that
It's always better to do the speed awareness course Chris . Your lucky you didn't get the points on your license . 12 points and your banned from driving . Good to see you in my neck of the woods .
The UK at Winter is something special.
Magical winter wonderland video🥶 looked cold guys but a wonderful walk hope you enjoyed
I am glad to see that the tree is still there, I believe that they have taken several cuttings etc from it and are propagating them. As a Nottingham (Nottingham city born) lad I left Nottingham as I turned a teenager and have only been back a couple of time since as l don't have any family there anymore. It makes me want to visit again.
As a rule I hate the winter because of the seemingly never-ending dark grey days, but, nothing beats a cold clear blue skied day with snow, the air is so pure & fresh you can taste it, mother nature🌍 knows what she's doing, we should leave her to it. What a beautiful day! 😍🌨❄️
If you get a chance you should visit the New Forest as well, it is much better than those stuffy old forests, if possible in summer, although it is crowded with tourists in the school holidays.
Much as we like to bicker about the differences between English and American, I would happily accept “fall” if only “autumnal” wasn’t such a lovely word.
We used to call it fall... that's where the Americans get it from. Changed to Autumn somewhere between 1600 and 1800 😁 Agree about "Autumnal" 🧡🤎💛
Amazing! The consistent quality of your videos is exemplary. The cinematography, the range of topics and the beautiful atmosphere in each one. Thank you for that. On the subject of trees, a fun fact, there are more Giant Redwoods in the UK than there are in their native USA.
They are all younger than the ones in the USA but given time who knows how high they will get to be, they seem to like the UK climate.
@@martinconnelly1473 Indeed. It also serves as a gene pool. Apparently there was one variety of flowering Cherry that had become extinct in Japan. It was found to be growing in the UK, so cuttings were sent to Japan to propagate there. I love the idea of countries helping each other in this way.
Ha you made it here well done! We live just a few miles down the road. Now when I was a child you could climb up the Major Oak and inside it for that matter!!! The ravages of time and many thousands of tourists they had to protect it! Did it have anything to do with Robin Hood. Who knows expect it was 6inched tall then.
@rayfielding it was so wonderful, so happy we did it this time of year! Chris said man Jess you were very quiet when we got in the car. I told him I felt completely at peace, and it was so magical. I understand why they would want to save the major oak for years to come.
Unfortunately, there was a bad accident on our way to the forest at a roundabout due to the snow. The town of Edwinstowe was so lovely. Chris, the kids and I will definitely be returning to pay a visit. Do you all get snow there often? 🤍 Jess x
the casual walk past a set of stocks!
The forest looks so much different in the late spring and summer when the sun is out everything is in leaf.
Lovely rhythmic footfall. A little surprised, you mentioned often that it was slippery and yet Jess strode along with hands in pockets. Better risking a broken wrist than a broken nose!
Loved the footstep sounds.Reminds me of my service in the Wehrmacht in Sep 39 marching into Poland.Ah! Those were the days😊
Hi, what surprised me about Sherwood Forest, ( it's years since I was last there), was the initial openness of trees, but as you continued the density did increase. In a nearby Ancient woodland where I live, there seem to be many more saplings at various stages which do increase the sense of density. Also I remember more natural paths, which weren't apparent in the video, and those pathways give a more genuine feeling of being in a 'forest' ; and you used to be able to walk right up to the famous tree. It's surprising how things change over the years, and human intervention is visible almost everywhere. I'm just ranting. Another lovely video ; please keep them coming. Cheers. Sheffield South Yorkshire.
My neck of the woods so to speak. I live just north of Edwinstowe in Worksop. Near Worksop there 2 nice places to visit Clumber Park and Welbeck Estate. Welbeck has some underground tunnels that the Duke of the time used to travel along in his carriage. The Grand ballroom there was used as the Asylum in the film Bronson starring Tom Hardy.
Hiya Jess and Chris, magical is certainly the word for this wonderful mythical location, if only the trees could talk. I hope your class went well Chris.
Please can I wish your lovely family a very happy Thanksgiving Jess and Chris, Take care and have a lovely Thursday my friends. ❤🇺🇸
Stephen,
It definitely was a beautiful time, just enjoying the peaceful stroll and the snow... 🌨
I was so geeked about the snow.
We appreciate the Happy Thanksgiving, we're so very thankful for you all and all the love! We hope you have a lovely week ahead. 🤍 Jess & family x
I live here… used to play in/on the major oak as a kid long before it was fenced off. Some kids even lit fires inside. BTW you’re not in Nottingham, Edwinstowe is in Nottinghamshire. It used to be a pit village like many villages around there.
Great video 👍 Chris is a honourary Brit by doing a speed awareness course and you will learn something on it 😊
As always, great to share your excursions! I went there a few times as a kid, from neighbouring Leicestershire. As @rayfielding says, back then you could go right up to it. I guess the tree itself is perhaps a bit underwhelming compared to trees like the General Sherman in CA, but (as you always explain and take real interest in) its the underlying history that makes so many of our "smaller-scale" localities so special? The other big draw round there is the (very) nearby Clumber Park, with lots of forest and trails and a lake, (and, in high summer, lots of people)!
Snow seems to have become a rarity these days in lowland Britain. I can remember, as a lad, going to Clumber Park when there was nearly a foot of snow, because of which most of the park was closed to cars. Seemed much more normal then; nowadays that much snow would be very very unusual. The snow that fell here, and fairly high up, in Yorkshire last week (we had about five inches) lasted a couple of days at most.
Been there, done that with Speed Awareness courses, sadly. Three in the last 25 years. Never deliberately speeding, just - like you - caught unawares by a limit or by responding to a situation. And the likelihood of being caught for making an innocent mistake is increasing all the time. Many people think they are just a revenue-raising activity; I could not possibly comment...! Must be even more chance for those not as familiar with our roads. Twice was by mobile camera vans - funny how you never seem to see them out in bad weather, when the risks are higher - but come a nice sunny day, and they are everywhere! I confess, the courses WERE very good, though. My last one, in 2021 (I was on my way for my first Covid jab, and concentrating on finding where to park...) was held online. Looks like they must have stopped those now the pandemic is well past? Sorry about your bad luck.
I guess that little episode qualifies you even more now as honorary Brits!
Adrian,
It was a lovely walk through Sherwood Forest in the snow!! I was so geeked we found snow.
The history and magic of the forest is what makes it so enjoyable.
We love sharing in our fun adventures with you all. I come understand why they would want to help save the Major Oak it's a lovely piece of history. Have the privilege to be here would couldn't visit Sherwood Forest. The kids will go with us next time.
Chris also learned so much for the class. It was unfortunate, but we definitely understand why it's a needed course to attend.
We truly appreciate your love and support, friend! 🤍 Jess x
If you ever get the chance before you leave these shores, a visit to Chatsworth house in the Peak District is a full day, the house and gardens are a real insight of how the other half live, ( not cheap but there is a farm shop on the outer estate)
I live right on the edge of my city and it is a stones throw to he countryside. I used to love taking the kids for a winter walk in the snow. Now, at 74, I hate the stuff. Luckily, this last batch missed a lot of the east.
Wow what a walk and the scenery is quality! thanks so much for sharing!
Beautiful 😊❤
Happy thanksgiving to you and your family
My favourite place to go for a local walk , used to get lost off the beaten track , 2 hour walk turns into 4 . On the outskirts of the forest they have a naturist area , I thought it was for bird spotting lol , nope it's for people to wander around naked lol .
Ah, my daughter lives near the Forest and her partner used to work in an office inside the Forest 😊
You should have visited Harwich.
Very apt for this time of year.
With the amount of walking you do on your escapades you two won’t need to be on diets !!
The snow has pretty much gone where I'm at but the freezing cold after effect remains! 🥶
Happy Thanksgiving Chris, Jess and fam. If you ever have to return to Nottingham (!) there's a deer park on the outskirts of the city called Wollaton Park. Herds of deer roaming free in front of you and a small stately home Wollaton Hall turned into a natural history museum.
Just down the road from me, hope you had a great time
Vaudevillian, it was a lovely time! So beautiful up there. 🤍 Jess x
Happy turkey day.
Not quite enough snow for the whole country to throw a sicky, still we live in hope.
Somehow the Royal Navy missed Sherwood Forest, Was it the legend of Robin Hood or just too far from the ship builders? Oaks must have been very difficult to transport a long distance on horse drawn wagons. That Oak was a mere sapling when the Duke of Normandy beat King Harold in 1066. Dating trees is somewhat a guesstimate assuming regular annual growth in circumference. Can only be confirmed once dead and felled by counting the growth rings and carbon dating the centre.
Sorry. The. Snow was only. Inches. It. Doesn't get. Feet deep anymore ..great video..
Ridiculous comment. It doesn’t get feet deep anymore? It has , it will again.
I'm weird, I hate summer🤦🏻♀️i love the early dark evening and dark morning( like i said I'm weird)💖🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Chris, you are the last person that I would think of to get a speeding ticket. Unfortunately, signs get hidden behind trees and are easy to miss. Although you should be fine in the woods because of the softer surface I do not recommend walking with your hands in your pockets on a hard surface, when there are leaves or ice. If you slip, then you cannot break your fall in time and risk serious injury. Thank you for sharing your walk.
Thanks Jess and Chris. Another part of our country that I need to visit. You haven’t seen any drones by any chance?😉
I'll bet you can't see very far thro' the trees in the summer,and where are the deer?
Happy Thanksgiving thankyou for the lovely videos x
i live 3 miles away from there its a wonderful place to visit
You're stressing me out tho walking so fast on those slippery pavements😬when I walk the shop I'm gripping onto walls and anything I can grab🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Its the pilgrims that founded the USA over 60 Million Americans are descended from the Mayflower. that landed at Plymouth in the new world, I am sure you have seen more snow in the USA, You missed the tribute to American President JFK in the woods, at Runnymede
Excuse my ignorance Jess, but I have forgotten which part of the US you guys hail from, is snow unusual from where you guys are from?
Snow isn't a rarity here, but the way we respond to it from an infrastructure point of view you'd think we'd only just come across it! 😂
Great post guys. 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Robin Hood, was he real or a myth? There's little doubt that a man known as Robin Hood existed, whether he was an 'outlaw' who robbed from the rich to give to the poor, is still open to speculation with those 'for' and 'against'. Robin Hood was often known as Robin of Loxley, which is now a suburb of Sheffield. But a thousand years ago Sherwood Forest was much much bigger than it is today, stretching from Nottingham a largish (for those times) centre, north to Sheffield - then a smallish village - further north at least as far as Barnsdale in Yorkshire, which has also been mentioned in the Robin Hood tales. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.
A forest does not have to have trees. Forests were sorely royal hunting grounds. To poach on them meant a death sentence if caught. Ian Dee.
That much snow brings English cities to a standstill 😂
No sign of Kevin Costner?.... 🤔
I hope you learnt your lesson - not to get caught lol.
so now you have lived in another country have your views on the US changed
Hello Jess and Chris! The tale of Robin Hood and his (merry) men? somehow I don't think they would have been that helpful to the poor? I think anyone would would have been fair game for robbery, just a thought. regards John
Where are the other trees that were around it didn’t used to be like that . I remember when I was in the airforce we we camping there and there wasn’t any paths to the tree , shame the natural fauna has been swept away for commercial opportunities
Oh dear, caught speeding, that's the UK for you, just after money and more Tax. Personally I'd rather take the fine rather than sit in a class full of bell ends. I'm guessing you were encouraged to take the class rather than a fine seeing as you're in the American air Force in the UK!
It's not really very snowy, just a thin smattering, with no depth, which would be a totally different thing.
Robin hood is a made up story? FACT
As I understood it, "Robin Hood" was a name or alias (in the 13th & 14th centuries) given to an everyman character, like Joe Bloggs or John Doe (or "Tommy Atkins" for a soldier in the 18th, 19th & 20th centuries). The stories were created to fit the name, but the real character never existed. "Robin" started out as a diminutive of Robert.
You can only take so many layers off is correct until you get into trouble is incorrect nudity is not a criminal offence in the uk not many people know that
It's always better to do the speed awareness course Chris . Your lucky you didn't get the points on your license . 12 points and your banned from driving . Good to see you in my neck of the woods .