The Fascinating Homes of Creative Council Tenants (Eccentric Homes Documentary) | Real Stories

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  • This documentary meets creative council tenants who've transformed their homes into something unique and eccentric, from a replica of the Sistine Chapel to the interior of a ship in an 11th-floor flat.
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  • @MsLindamee
    @MsLindamee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1240

    These people all have one thing in common, they're all wonderful and interesting individuals.

    • @getin3949
      @getin3949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Most talented and intelligent people are a little odd but that's what makes us so very interesting and unique. We're nowhere near boring like some people are.

    • @Ann963
      @Ann963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That’s two things! 🙃🤓😅

    • @WoodysOpinion101
      @WoodysOpinion101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Ann963 some people don't understand what they are saying most of the time or simply make no sense...

    • @elevans5758
      @elevans5758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I totally agree. I would love to be friend with all of them?

    • @famagalisteo273
      @famagalisteo273 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I totally agree with you, this what exactly I was thinking

  • @hanatsun
    @hanatsun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +916

    I absolutely loved Jam and his garden, I would've loved to be his friend. What a beautiful soul. For those wondering, he lost his battle against the Housing Association and was evicted from his Preston flat and moved to London shortly thereafter. He sadly passed away at the age of 70 from cancer in 2020. If you take anything away from this video, live more like Jam. Bright, courageous, uninhibited and passionate - I'm sure his personality captured here will continue to inspire and endear him to the millions watching this documentary.

    • @carolcamp4828
      @carolcamp4828 2 ปีที่แล้ว +141

      That is so tragic to hear Jam was evicted. That HO probably broke his heart. He created an environment that elevated the lives of those around him & evil people had to destroy that. That is so wrong! & very sad😢.

    • @abigailpip112
      @abigailpip112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Oh, how sad, he had a lovely garden and seemed like such a nice person

    • @janinedevilliers510
      @janinedevilliers510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      😭😭 I'm heartbroken too hear this. Thank you letting us know. I watched this video and loved his kind, creative nature. All he wanted, after witnessing such horror, is to have a little joy and a place to create a beautiful home. People are so nasty and cruel. Why doesn't the garden shop get destroyed for selling such so called vile statues. There was nothing at all wrong with his beautiful garden, it improved the property and brought joy to a drab and depressing building. I believe we are spirits and souls having a human experience. And now I hope that Jam is finally at peace, on the other side in the most loving, peaceful place. Take care. 🎶💐🙏

    • @jodyknight
      @jodyknight 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Oh no that is just too sad for words. I loved him and his beautiful garden. They literally killed him by taking him away from his beautiful garden. It was bringing him and others in the community joy why remove him so cruelly.

    • @carolcamp4828
      @carolcamp4828 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      There's an old saying - do as you would be done by. The reason is everything truly is one & connected, so everything we do to someone else we are really doing to ourself. Karma is the cause & effect that any pain we inflict on another we will have to experience at some point in our infinite existence. If this was truly understood people would be a lot nicer to each other!

  • @Kiinell
    @Kiinell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1465

    Nothing 'weird' about any of them. Just brilliant and creative. Fabulous individuals.

    • @margaretwest1812
      @margaretwest1812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Agreed. "weird' is such a rude way to intro this. Sure, eccentric but how about talented and amazing?

    • @MrMojo23100
      @MrMojo23100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      What's wrong with being weird? Embrace the weird.

    • @margaretwest1812
      @margaretwest1812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@MrMojo23100 nothing's wrong with being 'weird'. Calling creative/artistic or neurodivergent people weird is rude

    • @WoodysOpinion101
      @WoodysOpinion101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They clearly are scamming the system... and its only the working class who pays their wages...

    • @dan44762000
      @dan44762000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      American viewpoint which 99% of the time are ridiculous

  • @jeffroysdon
    @jeffroysdon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    Adrian, the sailor guy is a genius. All that small, piecemeal, 3d stuff involves a tremendous amount of problem solving. Blows my mind.

    • @MayaMaya-tj7kw
      @MayaMaya-tj7kw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      It looks like a luxury apartment.

    • @ryancourts2726
      @ryancourts2726 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was hideous and look super cheap and tacky.

    • @secretlyamonkey
      @secretlyamonkey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@ryancourts2726 😐

    • @jgfreer8322
      @jgfreer8322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@ryancourts2726
      In YOUR opinion .. it is creative well crafted and brings him joy - and that is really all that matters .. in my opinion.

    • @jeffroysdon
      @jeffroysdon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      your good taste is your prison

  • @serenity8876
    @serenity8876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2678

    This should have been titled 'Britains Most Creative' council houses. There should be a whole series of these. Saying they are weird is a bit insulting really. I am British but lived overseas my entire life from aged 2 and when I came back and saw this class system I was appalled, horrified and at the same time thought it hilarious. Never look down on people less fortunate than yourself.

    • @BUDbizWIZ
      @BUDbizWIZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +133

      I thought the same thing!! “Weird” is NOT the word…rather “Marvelous” in my opinion!! ❤️

    • @violetmartha916
      @violetmartha916 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      I wholeheartedly agree with you. All of these people are wonderful. I'm reminded of that oft asked question " If you had a dinner party and could invite anyone....?" I would invite all of these people..although, if he felt uneasy about that, I would have a one to one dinner with the lovely gentleman who has aspergers. What fantastically creative and unique people. I love them all. ✨✨✨

    • @vancityplantie5752
      @vancityplantie5752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      This! My father grew up very poor in England and while he will judge people for other things 😉 a classist, he isn’t. And that’s what he hates about the English

    • @swansong5263
      @swansong5263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      I agree they are not weird just wonderful!

    • @getin3949
      @getin3949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      It's funny how some people just because they aren't fond of another person's taste deem it "weird." I agree with you, they are creative but maybe only to us.

  • @cannibalculture4499
    @cannibalculture4499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    "All these years, I just thought I was a terrible person." All because he had undiagnosed Asperger's. God bless his heart. Almost cried at that.

  • @lorisanchez2469
    @lorisanchez2469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    So often you see tenants trash the places they rent. It’s refreshing to see tenants that take pride in the places they rent by caring for them and personalizing them.

    • @RealmsOfThePossibile
      @RealmsOfThePossibile 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thing is, what you will find is that council tenants seem to think the property belongs to them and do things like knock walls through and embark on major renovations and modifications not grasping the property does not belong to them and they have a tenancy agreement they must abide by. They MUST return the property to it's original state it was when they moved in but most of the time when moving out they simply leave the residence in the state they turned it into and guess who foots the bill for returning it to it's original uninhabited state for the next renters? TAX PAYERS.

    • @lizf1353
      @lizf1353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@RealmsOfThePossibile how much time do you spend with people who live in public housing

    • @Wonkywatkins
      @Wonkywatkins 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      V true 👌🏼

    • @vancityplantie5752
      @vancityplantie5752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nice stereotyping there

    • @Wonkywatkins
      @Wonkywatkins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vancityplantie5752 it’s true. I’ve lived in social housing all my life. Not all (by any means) but always some that don’t respect where they live/who they live by

  • @idiotqueen
    @idiotqueen ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Jam is absolutely delightful. Such joy for living after so much past trauma. What a great example he is. I hope they let his garden be.

  • @TheValleygirl1981
    @TheValleygirl1981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +395

    Molly is the type of person that I would go visit just to hear all her stories. I love listening to people tell their life stories. 🥰

    • @lyndamccallum1535
      @lyndamccallum1535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I loved Molly too she sounds so interesting.

    • @twistoffate4791
      @twistoffate4791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Same. Seems we hadn't even cracked the surface of what I bet are endless & fascinating stories. Truly, Molly needs to pen her memoirs & publish them. I know I would buy a copy!!!

    • @twistoffate4791
      @twistoffate4791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @DAUGHTER OF JEHOVAH GOD Well, we know you're a bit of a jerk, so...

    • @CherelleHargrove
      @CherelleHargrove 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right!

    • @fluffyjojo4570
      @fluffyjojo4570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      She did write an autobiography - two in fact! Molly Parkin used to be quite famous. She’s an artist, journalist and novelist. Her autobiographies are available from Amazon. Both have good reviews.

  • @lauraswann5543
    @lauraswann5543 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Adrian's home is absolutely beautiful. His talent and workmanship is amazing and detailed. Those ceilings! And Jam was such a good kind soul, they should not have harassed him about his beautiful garden that made him and so many others so happy. Rest in peace Jam.
    None of these homes were weird, they were all wonderful.💖

  • @sandilou2U
    @sandilou2U 2 ปีที่แล้ว +568

    An array of such unique people with beautiful hearts. It's sad to know they are considered outcasts. I think we would live in a better world if we all nurtured what brings us happiness or peace or whatever it is we seek and celebrated each other's uniqueness

    • @Puppynutter123
      @Puppynutter123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Most people are too constraint to even explore their unique self.

    • @ameliashostak4764
      @ameliashostak4764 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      agreed!! very well said!

    • @jodyknight
      @jodyknight 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Sandi my lovely I could not agree with you more. And, I'd like to celebrate your beautiful comment too!
      Hooray for Sandi, and a more loving and accepting world.

    • @lyndamccallum1535
      @lyndamccallum1535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Who said they are outcasts? I've always had a council housing and I've never felt like a 2nd class citizen.

    • @pattiwhaley1067
      @pattiwhaley1067 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      People are to busy looking for negative when they should do like these people and see beauty

  • @catherinevaz6139
    @catherinevaz6139 2 ปีที่แล้ว +250

    I wouldn’t call them eccentric. These people are incredibly talented and creative. I’m astounded by the art: they have golden hands!
    What a breath of fresh air in this dull world. Robert, Molly, Adrian, David, Jam, Faye, Barry, you’re so inspiring!

    • @snerttt
      @snerttt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Dunno why everyone's in denial about their housing being abnormal (or "eccentric" or "weird"). They obviously aren't how your average home looks (not that there's anything wrong with that).

    • @themudpit621
      @themudpit621 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@snerttt I know, it's as though 'weird' in an insult. Some people won't even use the word, using 'eccentric' instead lol. Long live the weird.

    • @camtheo7555
      @camtheo7555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      they are most definitely eccentric

    • @Felixseestheworld
      @Felixseestheworld 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ofc they're eccentric

    • @L.C.Sweeney
      @L.C.Sweeney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What's wrong with calling them eccentric? It's not an insult. They're all as eccentric as it comes.

  • @thomasdonaldjacobs7291
    @thomasdonaldjacobs7291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +767

    I think it's a shame that the housing association wants to destroy that beautiful garden. Instead of harassing him, they should hire him to do the landscaping all over.

    • @earnold1896
      @earnold1896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Different if he let everyone use the garden though but I have my doubts. It was communal land.

    • @thomasdonaldjacobs7291
      @thomasdonaldjacobs7291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      @@earnold1896 he doesn't look like the kind of guy who was trying to stop anyone from enjoying it - and he had it contained in front of his flat. The association just looks to have overreacted.

    • @ingridakerblom7577
      @ingridakerblom7577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes!

    • @lelleithmurray235
      @lelleithmurray235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Those sunflowers were to die for!🌻

    • @HannahRachael
      @HannahRachael 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      I just looked it up and he got a 6 month prison sentence!!! :( for repeatedly breaching court orders and tenancy agreements etc. Makes me so sad

  • @StaticRooster
    @StaticRooster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    People who care tremendously for their homes like this are the best tenants.

  • @joannayeo9545
    @joannayeo9545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +345

    I would love to see them all visit each other in their homes. They are interesting people and I really enjoyed the program.

    • @Mro183
      @Mro183 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Oh I’d watch that what a great idea!

    • @dheider9109
      @dheider9109 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's a fantastic idea.
      These homes were all fascinating and beautiful in their own right....created by fantastically creative people.

    • @joannayeo9545
      @joannayeo9545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dheider9109 Agree and thank you for your reply

    • @joannayeo9545
      @joannayeo9545 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mro183 Thank you.

    • @yardleyj9391
      @yardleyj9391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If that ever happens, we should be a party to it. Such a great idea! 💕

  • @lonotiki
    @lonotiki 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Jam is an incredible human...you can just tell by his sincere playful nature, he has seen some tragic things...let him plant all the flowers he wants. Love to Jam from Vermont

    • @Johnycum
      @Johnycum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Unfortunately Jam passed away in 2020 due to cancer. He lost his battle with the Ho and was evited and th3en moved to London. I'm from Preston and remember his garden it was well known in the area and was quite a big story when it first happened. Shame on the HO

    • @lonotiki
      @lonotiki 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Johnycum that's very sad to hear...he made such a beautiful life

  • @QueenJellyBean307
    @QueenJellyBean307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    This is an example of “leave everything better, and more beautiful than it was before you got it.” Something everyone should set out to do.

    • @Satsusss
      @Satsusss 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏❤️

  • @ameliashostak4764
    @ameliashostak4764 2 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    OMG!! Molly is absolutely wonderful and just brilliant and completely unique. I could live a hundred lives and never meet another Molly. I could imagine Molly as a grandma or nan and the stories I bet she has...the world needs more people like her.

    • @redhead3uk
      @redhead3uk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Look her up on TH-cam

    • @clarea1801
      @clarea1801 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought Molly was Zandra Rhodes

  • @gr8macaw1
    @gr8macaw1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    How awful that housing authority wants to ruin that lovely garden. Even took him to court. What a delightful man I would love to meet him and visit his garden. Unfortunately I live in the US.

    • @Jujube23806
      @Jujube23806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Have you ever heard of airplane? It goes whoom whoom in the sky. Doesn’t matter where you are you can go anywhere with it 🤪

    • @rachellong6766
      @rachellong6766 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I thought the same as you. What a lovely lovely man!! So kind, witty, and charming. So I did a little googling hoping to track him down and send him some love from the US, only to find he sadly has passed away. From the little a could find, it looks like in August of 2020. Im am just crushed!
      In addition it appears he left his home of 19 years in Preston and moved to London because of the ongoing legal issues with his beloved garden. :(
      The "good" news is, it appears his friends in Preston honored him quite dearly, and made sure his ashes were spread in his home of Preston.
      His name was Djamshid Imani-Rad. And the world is DEFINATELY a sadder place without him in it.

    • @rachellong6766
      @rachellong6766 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jujube23806 Have you ever heard of sarcasm? Ya, its something people say sometimes to act as if theyre cute and funny, but in this case, has mean undertones and designed to make the person its directed at feel bad.
      Amazing to think a person wouldnt be able to take time off from their lives, to take a very expensive plane ride to another country, just to visit someones garden i know! What a complete moron they'd just be! There's planes! Duh!! 🤪

    • @twistoffate4791
      @twistoffate4791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@rachellong6766 Thank you for the update. I don't know why anyone would destroy a garden such as his. I think many people will smile when they remember him and the joy he represented.

    • @rachellong6766
      @rachellong6766 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@twistoffate4791 Oh youre very welcome! And you know, if he had that big of an impact on you and I, just from the video, can you imagine how much he must have on the people he actually knew! I have no doubt he will live on, in the hearts of many, and that people actively try to be more like him in their daily lives. What an amazing gift he left us all with! Truly an excellent example of an exceptional person. I feel lucky even knowing someone such as this even existed.

  • @lilasfaves7846
    @lilasfaves7846 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Truly loved how molly Parkin enjoyed and loved her flat and garden more than all those million ££ white walled homes she’d had! What a character, beauty is within and it’s all how you look at life, loved them all!! 💝🥰💝

    • @nic0lemari338
      @nic0lemari338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Remarkable woman!!! It's a shame alcoholism grabbed at her, but gladly she recovered and she's still making a life for herself!💕🥰

  • @southerncaltattooedbiker3643
    @southerncaltattooedbiker3643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I think that the guy should be able to have the garden it's beautiful and it brings peace to the people who live there 😀

    • @katbar6066
      @katbar6066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I could not agree more. if it was blocking other tenants it could be an issue but it does not. It blocks a main road and it adds some interest to a block of flats that looks extremely unattractive.

  • @salzburg18
    @salzburg18 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How could anyone look at Jam and not smile? Some people just exude joy.

  • @jonmcfarland7428
    @jonmcfarland7428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    That breaks my heart to hear Mr. Adrian thanks for all those years he was a terrible person when in fact he never was. I love his home beautiful

    • @jamiewalker7758
      @jamiewalker7758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      was amazing skills put in to that place!

    • @colonelsanders1349
      @colonelsanders1349 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What?

    • @jamiewalker7758
      @jamiewalker7758 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@colonelsanders1349 the man who was a joiner, and put his amazing skills in to his place of home

  • @Miya-kk5zn
    @Miya-kk5zn ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Can we talk about how extremely innovative and talented Adrian is?! The creativity that’s gone into making everything is amazing! All of these homes are amazing and should definitely be opened up to the public once they move on. They’re all full of such interesting stories😊

  • @Tammissa
    @Tammissa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    To be able to paint like that as a hobby is quit amazing. He definitely has talent.

  • @chelsea_Xxo
    @chelsea_Xxo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jam is the most beautiful soul ever, may he be in a better place than earth because humanity could never give to him what he deserves ♥️

  • @elsielinstrom
    @elsielinstrom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The man with the gorgeous garden and his statues- it gives me life!!!! He is such an inspiration. Just amazing

  • @simonhodgetts6530
    @simonhodgetts6530 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What a terrific collection of properties - you can see the care and love that has gone into each one - surely these are dream tenants?

  • @carla6497
    @carla6497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Loads of talent with these people.
    Everyone knows how they want their perfect homes to be.

  • @Franaflyby
    @Franaflyby ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Kudos to Molly for her perseverance and for being so positive and beautiful. For all the trauma she's had to go through she's still a Queen 👑 🌸
    I bet she would be a barrel of fun to hang out with.

  • @hazelparr8461
    @hazelparr8461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Jam made me cry. What an amazing guy. I really hope he got to keep his beautiful garden xx

    • @rachellong6766
      @rachellong6766 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Sadly, he did not. And moved to London from Preston after 19 years. He then lost his battle with cancer and passed away in august of 2020. His remains were scattered in his old garden though by the neighborhood that loved him.

    • @blooberization
      @blooberization 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@rachellong6766 thankyou for your comment. It is sad. But also inspiring in a way I guess

    • @Minniemooz
      @Minniemooz ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rachellong6766 aww that’s heartbreaking? Where did you find this out? :(

  • @paradisestruggle404
    @paradisestruggle404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Adrian should have been an interior decorator. His eye is amazing. His decorating is so ornate yet not chaotic or overwhelming. Beautiful!

  • @florence1395
    @florence1395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Each too there own! I love her garden & at 83 bravo 👏 & Adrian who completely renovated his flat at £2,000 is remarkable & Adrian is so so talented. To be honest they are all more talented than most craftsman! Brilliant work x

    • @oliviamartini9700
      @oliviamartini9700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@starquant Don't you mean, "rest in peace"? "Pieces" was intentional, I'm sure, as it's a classic funny line.

    • @the_ravens_room
      @the_ravens_room 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@starquant Obnoxious.

    • @HumansAreShitFactories
      @HumansAreShitFactories 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@the_ravens_room Language matters.

  • @ambs1952
    @ambs1952 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Adrian seems like a sweet soul, tbh they’ve all done amazing but his one stands out….he has really put his heart and soul into that flat

  • @seabear3072
    @seabear3072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I love their self expression!!! These people are treasures! I wasn’t sure what to expect watching this but my word they are all uplifting individuals ♥️🙏

  • @BMarie774
    @BMarie774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    One my good friends growing up lived in a trailer park, and all the trailers were not very well kept, but my friends mom made that place truly into a home. It was so nice inside and out. She’d decorate for each season, and kept it spotless. Unfortunately it was fighting fire with a squirt gun when it came to pests since many of their neighbors weren’t as tidy. But they kept that home immaculate, and truly made it a HOME. Just because you live in counsel housing and or a mobile home doesn’t mean you can’t make it YOUR home, and make it look high standard or to fit what makes you happy.

  • @zionsphere
    @zionsphere 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    This what life is about. Express yourself where you can and share it!!!

  • @littlewoodimp
    @littlewoodimp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Good grief! That's Molly Parkin!!! Not just a gorgeous fashion & style icon of the 60/70's but a bit of a badass babe in her time. Women's lives were changing rapidly the music scene and fashions were wildly colourful and she was one of those in front of the charge, loud, bold, and outspoken. Seemingly totally open and holding nothing back. But it was only in her 60s she was able to tell about the horrors she'd left out when talking about her childhood. She's really quite the woman! I'm sorry she lost all she earned with her talents, but so glad to see she's well, happy, and still very much Molly Parkin.

    • @s1dew1nd3r4
      @s1dew1nd3r4 ปีที่แล้ว

      she seems very happy, what a lovely lady!

  • @a.m.3719
    @a.m.3719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Your home should be a castle no matter your circumstances

    • @sarcasticallyrearranged
      @sarcasticallyrearranged 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well, it’s not your castle when it’s owned by someone else who’s responsible for it.

  • @graceyoung3771
    @graceyoung3771 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    A very interesting show. The woman that lived the Bohemian lifestyle made a comment that struck close to my very soul. In essence that artist types are loners at heart. Now that I am in my 60s I am completely at peace having a place on my own. I'm totally at one with my hobbies and studies. I'm the happiest I've ever been in my life. Never would of believed that when I was younger.

    • @Chaseniceness
      @Chaseniceness 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad for you. I wouldn't want to be 20 again.

  • @bethknight4436
    @bethknight4436 2 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    What extraordinary people! They make the world a better place.

  • @stillnai
    @stillnai ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My parents always lived in council houses as did most of my family and something that was always appreciated was the creative freedom you get living in them compared to private renting (or even owning your own seeing as you may be worried about resale value). You don’t really have to think twice if you have an idea.

    • @cosmicrae
      @cosmicrae ปีที่แล้ว

      Ooh so you can do whatever to a council flat!!! Wowowowow

  • @Oonagh72
    @Oonagh72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Instead of calling this video weirdest council houses. You should have said wonderful and unique. None of this is weird.
    And Molly is a walking work of art.

    • @HumansAreShitFactories
      @HumansAreShitFactories 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I’d say the subjects of this video are strikingly odd and unusual, or weird.

    • @rachelcookie321
      @rachelcookie321 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      These houses are most definitely weird. Weird just means abnormal and these are definitely not normal houses. It’s not bad to call them weird, the people in this video strike me as the kind of people who would be proud of their weirdness and embrace it. There’s nothing wrong with something being weird.

  • @SULL31
    @SULL31 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I hate reality TV, but I could watch these people everyday. I especially wish Jam would start a TH-cam channel. These people are so full of life. I can feel it while watching!

    • @SULL31
      @SULL31 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh God. I just read a comment saying Jam died from cancer in 2020. Awful!

  • @aimeenel97
    @aimeenel97 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is an amazing documentary....sorry, I am an artist and I am blown away by these people!

  • @MrTynanDraper
    @MrTynanDraper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    The sailor guy doing art deco blew me away with his design talent! He could earn a great living decorating the mansions of the rich. I bet there would be a big demand among a certain segment for his skills!

  • @CurtalA
    @CurtalA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Molly seems like such an interesting person, I'd love to just chat with her.
    The fact she hit rock bottom as a penniless alcoholic, and used painting and creativity as a way to beat her addiction and find peace is awe inspiring.

    • @kerrybobs
      @kerrybobs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me too, she marches to the beat of her own drum & has led an eccentric, fascinating life by the sounds of things. Im glad for her that she seems content with her lot & can while the time away in her little oasis reminising of years gone by.

    • @NebulaBull
      @NebulaBull 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would love to read Molly's life story, her honesty and openness about the wonderful ups and downs of her life is a breath of fresh air, I hope to be a Molly in my 80's!

  • @tamsolo1584
    @tamsolo1584 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When the one gentleman call it “asparagus syndrome” my heart melted at the beauty of his childlike heart. Ohmyjesus, he is precious… and truly amazing 🤩 what incredible craftsmanship. All of these different people making such incredible art!!!
    💖💖💖

    • @cosmicrae
      @cosmicrae ปีที่แล้ว

      They usually have great creativity! Esp. with the meticulousness in projects. All in!

  • @crystalmaxwell2863
    @crystalmaxwell2863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Extraordinary people and it makes me so very happy that they follow their own fantastic dreams.

  • @lefur8
    @lefur8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Really love Adrian the cabinet-maker's flat! The way he did all that for less than £2000 and a lot of hard work is really incredible. It's really beautiful and ingenious

  • @theblurredcrusade.2557
    @theblurredcrusade.2557 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    British eccentrics, are the best in the world 😁💞😘
    I've been struggling with my mental health and alcoholism, especially for the last few years since Covid 19 started, this has been an inspiration for me, Art 🎨 is an amazing escape from all the bullshit in life and I know it's what I need to get back into.
    Thanks so much for this upload it's really given something back to me that I'd lost.

    • @juliabouzan1739
      @juliabouzan1739 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I started micro dosing now I drink about 1/10 what I did before

    • @palegrapesoup4200
      @palegrapesoup4200 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keep with it , love from Ireland.

  • @1stsharkb8
    @1stsharkb8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    If Adrian lived in Texas; I would spend hours and days woodworking with him! He is lovely!

  • @brendapartin1159
    @brendapartin1159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I admire the way they have been true to what makes THEM happy 😊❤️

  • @Little_Sidhe
    @Little_Sidhe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jam is a beautiful freedom loving soul.

  • @pattykelly6621
    @pattykelly6621 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Personally, I love how these places look. They are homes. Cared for, cherished, loved. But stereotypes and prejudices die hard everywhere. Pity

  • @sheriennesymonds3244
    @sheriennesymonds3244 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Adrians talent is amazing and everyone on the show is unique and makes life so interesting, thank you x

  • @aimeenel97
    @aimeenel97 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Molly is AMAZING!!!!!! She looks fabulous and her art is fantastic!!!!

    • @earnold1896
      @earnold1896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Molly's art is pitiful and the world is nuts. Someone who can paint like in a photo is a true art genius. There is a girl in my extended family with great talent. That, which many call art these days, is total garbage.

    • @chazordave
      @chazordave 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Captures her life brilliantly, just how she imagines it.
      Life is much more than just painting like a photo.

    • @earnold1896
      @earnold1896 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chazordave.... life? Yeah anyone can do what they want but it doesn't mean it's good.

    • @chazordave
      @chazordave 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@earnold1896 You have not walked one mile in her shoes ....
      Who are we to judge?
      She paints how she see's things, and it also helped to cure an addiction.

    • @chazordave
      @chazordave 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@earnold1896
      .... Yeah? In life anyone can comment online, doesn't mean they are correct.

  • @DowntownTasty
    @DowntownTasty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My dad was a carpenter/cabinetry maker like that one guy and my dad was also very creative. He owned his own business and was the only one in town people trusted to restore all the old Victorian houses. He’d do all the true craftsmanship and etchings. Several of the houses are even on historical house tours and the owners like to say it’s original but it’s all replica. At my dads funeral many people came to say how he saved their houses. That man and my dad definitely have a lot in common. A lot of cabinetry makers are very creative.

  • @snufflypoo
    @snufflypoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I hope Jam gets to keep his garden - it's beautiful!

    • @joannayeo9545
      @joannayeo9545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree, it must have been a great diversion for his horrific memories.

  • @elisabethdorrer4831
    @elisabethdorrer4831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I am blown away by the wonderful freedom, creativity and craftsmanship of these people!! Once I painted a mural in a London council flat on the 18th floor. I renvated the rest on a shoestring as I was just a "visiting friend", and yes it probably sold for a premium because of it a few years later. The only example of a council flat turned paradise I know personally is on a council estate outside Brussels. The couple created an exotic garden with a grotto/water fall and everything inside is so bijou you would fancy yourself in the lap of luxury! Passersby are stunned by it and I suspect they love to invite admirers in like they did me.
    I have lived in my own property outside Brussels for 20 years and have put my personal colourful and artistic stamp on the entire house and garden, though nowhere near on the scale of these artists. In my previous rented flat I was always obliged by contract to return the place as rented (white, boring, standard) and the real structural improvements were never refunded inspite of promises to the contrary. These clauses put a real damper on my creativity and I put my energy on building and painting things for my son instead like a big puppet theatre and a house under the stairs that had to be dismantled of course.

  • @blazefairchild465
    @blazefairchild465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    Loved the gardener, I respect him starting a garden after age 60, I spent 20 years designing and building gardens & koi ponds all over my farm. Then I turned 60 and had to sell the property due to my health , unfortunately rendering me unable to maintain the gardens. I hired a gardener, but every day I sat out side to enjoy , I just wanted to get to work.

    • @greenlover4522
      @greenlover4522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Wish you fast recovery.

    • @imhuemankeepURcolorsforcrayons
      @imhuemankeepURcolorsforcrayons 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not to be in your business, but do you not have any children that would be happy to help or take over? I’ve told my dad several times he will never have to sell his home if he pass, because I will have the same love for it like he had. Hope he doesn’t go anytime soon but reality is just that real life!

    • @blazefairchild465
      @blazefairchild465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@imhuemankeepURcolorsforcrayons Yes , but daughter in laws don’t want to live on a farm even though they want me to put a vegetable garden on a shady strip on the N. side of the house with no sun lol.

    • @mayra6066
      @mayra6066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@blazefairchild465 That is so sad to hear, what about growing your veggies inside with special lighting? I do that as well for this year, and my veggie plants have been growing like crazy. The downside is I will have to pollinate themself, I prefer bees doing it.

    • @angr3819
      @angr3819 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mayra6066 I am in sunny Bognor Regis. I have seen only ONE bee in my gardens this year. So many bluddy masts about 100 yards away. I bought this in 2006 but wouldn't have of I had known what they would do with all the G's, tetra, WiFi etc. I would have moved as far away from that as I could. Too old and disabled now.

  • @Charlottes_WorldWideWeb
    @Charlottes_WorldWideWeb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    These people are all so inspirational. Eccentric geniuses who have made their homes into art. They are so genuinely themselves. Each has thrived by being content to express themselves through their beautiful homes. Please more of these

  • @isabellam1936
    @isabellam1936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    What a bunch of colorful and beautiful souls. This world would be so drab if it wasn’t for all the people who stepped out of the conservative boxes and spread their angelic wings.

    • @folksurvival
      @folksurvival 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mental illness isn't a good thing.

  • @thisisit333
    @thisisit333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I would be honoured to have any of these creative people as neighbours. Especially Jam and Molly!

  • @carla6497
    @carla6497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That last bloke had me nearly in tears.
    A home is your castle, decorate how you want to. Better than being empty and rat infested.

  • @cindiemoore2530
    @cindiemoore2530 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Adrian is such an amazing individual. The fact that he finds beauty in other people's cast offs is especially wonderful. He says he knew there was something wrong with him but looking at his spectacular art there is something very very right with him.

  • @dawnrobinson8243
    @dawnrobinson8243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    These people are so gifted

  • @goymedhundDogtrainingBehavior
    @goymedhundDogtrainingBehavior 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I wish Jam.. the Iranian guy lived close to us... We would welcome him with open arms.. having a friend like that would be awesome..

  • @sheilatalley2334
    @sheilatalley2334 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I love it! They respect their homes!

  • @twistoffate4791
    @twistoffate4791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hang in there, Barry. I am touched by your love for your mother, and am sorry for your loss. I miss my parents every day, as they were my best friends. Big hugs, my friend

  • @MarcBirks
    @MarcBirks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Roberts painting is nothing short of incredible wow, what dude!!!!! I feel bad for him not discovering it earlier guy would by now be a multi multi millionaire.

    • @GypsyGirl317
      @GypsyGirl317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I agree. 👍🏾
      He's incredibly talented! 😊

  • @nunyabizniz1983
    @nunyabizniz1983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Beany Barry reminds me of Robin Williams. What a wonderful bunch of people, I thoroughly enjoyed this episode, I wish they had more episodes! ♥️

  • @Enoo-Wynn
    @Enoo-Wynn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    How beautiful! I love how eccentric the people are too.

  • @jennfields1990
    @jennfields1990 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This made me so happy. It is beautiful and the craftsmanship is insane!!!

  • @oli_yah
    @oli_yah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Loved these unique home and the people. Very inspiring. I hope to be this eccentric and lived if I make it to that age

  • @esshor.
    @esshor. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The love of that mother for her son is so evident. It’s beautiful, and so heartbreaking

  • @ProblematicBitch
    @ProblematicBitch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    i was so shocked when molly said she was 83, i thought she was 50 or something, she has great energy

  • @elevans5758
    @elevans5758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All these people are so lovable. It makes me happy to watch these videos. Thank you.

  • @loulou4148
    @loulou4148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Brilliant, really needed something to cheer me up and this has literally turned a corner for me tonight :) What wonderful People and beautiful Homes.

  • @amyclay8961
    @amyclay8961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    These are the kind of people I would love to meet at a dinner party! Wonderful creative people with great stories.

  • @susiefairfield7218
    @susiefairfield7218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Adrian does amazing art deco!! Wow! He could singlehandedly bring back the gilded age! Incredible

  • @sarethums
    @sarethums 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These flats need to be preserved and displayed in the future.

  • @Papin47
    @Papin47 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Brilliant documentary. Thrilled to meet these most interesting of English artists. They have completely transformed our preconceived notions about council houses and transformed them into national treasures. Kudos!

  • @TrickyS92
    @TrickyS92 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can tell that Barry really loved his mother . Bless him

  • @tiffytattoo2450
    @tiffytattoo2450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This might be one of my favourite documentaries! Amazing people, so much talent, joy, skill, creativity!

  • @neosu
    @neosu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    These are all great, but can we appreciate how insanely talented Adrian is?? The creativity and imagination to make such a wonderful place with all those random objects blows my mind

  • @20112011Dude
    @20112011Dude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    What lovely people. I wish them all a long life of happiness and joy!

  • @carabiner7999
    @carabiner7999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I watched this years ago. Happy to watch again, because we need to be reminded that we can create our own joy.

  • @justlikehoney1859
    @justlikehoney1859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Yeah this isn’t “weird” this is CREATIVE and BEAUTIFUL

    • @rachelcookie321
      @rachelcookie321 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is weird but weird isn’t bad. They are beautifully weird. Weird just means abnormal and these are certainly not regular houses.

  • @christinep152
    @christinep152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jam is my kind of person!!!! Love him!!! A sweet, creative character who stands up for what he believes in!!!!!!

  • @elizabethrios7759
    @elizabethrios7759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You called this the weirdest Council houses what you're showing me is Britain's most coolest people!!!!! I'm actually starting to love all these people!!!!!

  • @marshall36
    @marshall36 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't think these people or their homes are weird. They are so creative and alive and wonderfully talented.

  • @cindys3435
    @cindys3435 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love all of these houses but I love all the people even more. If I was ever blessed enough to go to England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 I would like to see all of these houses and their people. 💖🌺

  • @cuteoooobabe
    @cuteoooobabe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I was having a panic attack before I saw this documentary.
    Watching these ppl experience happiness in the small things has helped breathe again. Especially the sun flower scene, it gave me hope for a better day. Thank you so so much ❤️❤️❤️.

  • @bela-sofia34
    @bela-sofia34 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    'We live in constant hope'; best thing I've heard in ages.

  • @lburgess63
    @lburgess63 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Robert is amazingly talented. And the fact he's largely self-taught, holy smoke. I hope this programme gave him the recognition he deserves.

  • @valerief1231
    @valerief1231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I came to learn about counsel housing, and left feeling like I’ve met some of Britain’s most incredible treasures.

  • @ladytamaya4737
    @ladytamaya4737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Extraordinary souls with extraordinary creative talents 🥰

  • @rach623
    @rach623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Wow, some excellent artwork… these people are quite unique and talented

  • @davebeat
    @davebeat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Robert's paintings are fantastic he should make an Etsy shop and do commisions for people in a renaissance style.