George Orwell's Grave - Famous Graves
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ก.พ. 2023
- Todays Famous Grave I visit George Orwell's Grave.
Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903 - 21 January 1950), better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic. His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism.
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What a brilliant writer he was. And how right he was, with his book 1984.
A man way ahead of the times, an inspiration
A British literary Colossus. Philosophically questioning, politically moral man who tried to explain the dilemmas of his time. Fought for his ideals, and when he saw the drawbacks, tried to illuminate the rest of us. What a human being!
How apt visiting George Orwell`s grave at this time. I have seen recently his book 1984 being mentioned more and more
on the internet.
Another very interesting journey back in time, like history repeating itself.
It's where we are at now
Poor old Boxer. Served his purpose, then off to the glue factory.
“All Animals are equal, but some are more equal than others”
Never a more truer sentence spoken. RIP George.
Boxer represented the common people/population.
George Orwell, one of the greatest writers. His first wife Eileen Maud Blair, is buried just down the road from in Jesmond Cemetry, Newcastle upon Tyne, she died at the R.V.I., Newcastle upon Tyne
Must have a look as I live in Newcastle
I noticed the grave of David Astor behind Orwell's grave.He was a publisher who saw Orwell has his mentor apparently. Google him - he seems to have had a very interesting life. Good video. Thank you again.
Also a member of the Astor family of the same John Astor who was on the Titanic!
Irena was a renown sculpturer. One of her better known sculptures was the "Freddie Mercury" sculpture in London.
A genuine paragon of the literary world. A visionary a philosopher and social commentator. Strands towering along with history's great thinkers in my view.
Then as you say Paul, such a humble end at 47.
RIP Eric/George. You will be remembered for millennia 🙏
Thank you Paul...amazing comments as well bless you all.
Much enjoy his "Keep the Aspidistra Flying" and "The Clergyman's Daughter". "Down and Out in Paris and London " makes one shudder at his harsh life. An excellent writer. Rest in peace, Mr Blair.
Great video! His grave is a great addition to this village where I live and I love the fact he wanted to keep things simple when he passed, no fuss, just left in peace!
And that guy really does love his organ, I hear him playing with it.. I mean "playing it" everyday..... 😄
A very appropriate resting place for George Orwell. I've read most of Orwell's books. If you're going to read just one then I'd recommend Animal Farm. That's a fascinating churchyard; as others have pointed out David Astor and former prime minister Asquith are also buried there. Lovely church, too.
Thank you Paul and rest in peace George Orwell!!! 👼🙏
Thanks for the video. I am not a religious person but I love seeing these old churches and the graveyards - it almost takes you back in time.
Such a sad time when you can walk past a grave and never know whose it was... I have to say the stain glass windows were amazing.. thank you Paul for all you do.. you have so much respect for the living and the dead xx brilliant xx
Big brother is certainly watching us all the time unfortunately. That is such a pretty little church and I loved the stained glass windows. Nice one Paul
I have been rewatching all your fabulous videos as I am having a flair up of my Rheumatoid arthritis.
I missed this one when it first came out. My first flat was yards away from the hotel in Hayes where he worked as a teacher for a while. My grandparents knew him at that time.
I was brought up with his writing and often wondered where he buried. I now live close to this village so will be visiting his last resting place soon thanks to you.
Great Video again, Orwell what else can you say a brilliant Humanist,even though he like quiet a few other Brits who went to fight against the Fascists in Spain like Laurie Lee,he was against wars,while he was at Eton one his Teachers was Aldous Huxley, George Orwell was years ahead of most authors he predicted our CCTV generation he also wanted to see life from both sides if you read ,Down and out in Paris and London you will understand what he was trying find even tho he came from a well todo background ,we need his type today now.
Chris
Am Iraqi from Baghdad, I like your videos and your British English Paul .Surely will go with you to these places if one day I come to Britain . To be honest I'll run away and leave you alone if I hear any scary sound!
1984 was supposed to be a work of fiction not a documentary. R.I.P. George Orwell. Great video sir 👍🏻 God bless.
Yes Paul you have good manners and you are able to be so considerate. Always a lovely way to be. Once again good video.
Another fantastic video Paul thank you for the hard work you put in to bringing us these videos.
Another great and interesting blog, been that church many times, lovely village, jonny depp used to visit the George and dragon pub,one of Johnny's friend and co stars owns a house there, so jonny often stayed with them, he was very generous when in the pub
What a stunning stained glass window over the Altar!! 🙏💕 and the music was beautiful, your quite right..would have drawn me in too! 👏🏻👏🏻🙋♀️
loved the cartoon version and live action version of animal farm :) one of my favourite movies. rip george. thankyou again paul for an amazing video
Good morning Paul.
Another great video as always. I have to admit that the only Orwell book I have ever read was Animal Farm back in the 70’s and that only because it was part of the school curriculum back then and it seems it still is as my daughter who is in Year 10 has just been reading it at school.
On a different note, during your film I spotted a grave stone immediately behind Orwell’s bearing the name ‘David Astor’ and the piqued my interest. The Astor family were known as the ‘Landlords of New York’ and I wondered if this gentleman was in any way connected. A long shot I thought as he’s buried in an English churchyard but it appear that despite being born in England, he was indeed directly related to the family! His full name was Francis David Langhorne Astor and was the Editor of the Observer which his family owned at the time, the paper was sold in 1977 to the American owner of the Atlantic Richfield Oil Company in 1977. So how come Astor ended up in country churchyard in Oxfordshire? Well, he was a friend of Orwell and when he found out that Orwell had asked to be buried in an English country churchyard, Astor bought two grave plots at All Saints, Sutton Courtenay to honour his friends last wish and so he too could be buried near him when the time came!
You see what wonderful journeys you send us on Paul! Once again, keep ‘em coming and inspiring your followers take the time to do their own (small) bit of research. Looking forward to the next already!
Another great visit filled with information. Thank you Paul
Another wonderful presentation--thank you so much, and I tip my hat to GO may he RIP.
i had to study his books when i was a student some 65 years ago Animal Farm in particular for english studies great read it was and Paul thanks again for teaching me something i never knewvabout the man we were not taught this in school like his real name and his career before he became a writer thanks Paul another great video.
Did you know that Orwell had knuckle tattoos...While working as a police officer in Burma, Orwell got his knuckles tattooed. Adrian Fierz, who knew Orwell, told biographer Gordon Bowker that the tattoos were small blue spots, “the shape of small grapefruits,” and Orwell had one on each knuckle. Orwell noted that some Burmese tribes believed tattoos would protect them from bullets. He may have gotten inked for similarly superstitious reasons, Bowker suggested, but it's more likely that he wanted to set himself apart from the British establishment in Burma. "He was never a properly 'correct' member of the Imperial class-hobnobbing with Buddhist priests, Rangoon prostitutes, and British drop-outs," Bowker wrote...
Great video as always, i really enjoyed this one especially 😊👍💯❤ xx
Hi Paul,
Thank you.
Not visited your posts for a little while, so nice to return.
As the comments suggest, quite a few references recently about the book 1984 , perhaps because of Ukraine.
I've not read any of his work, so must make an effort to read 1984.
Was trying to identify what the church organist was playing, didn't sound like Bach.
Great posts
Another good one Paul, very interesting, and the vicar playing with his organ Added bonus. 🙄
Your the best thing I’ve seen today cool video from what I remember didn’t like animal farm the movie lovely churchyard so sweet and respectful are you always like that nice shirt Color’s suit you and you have a wicked sense of humour just like mine have a great day Paul and take care much love ❤️😘
Very respectful. l have never read any of his books, but know who he is. Love the quote on your t-shirt "Quote the Raven" Love Edgar Allan Poe, big fan.. I lived in Maryland (USA) for many many years and have gone to both his first and final graves.
I am like you a fan of Edgar Allan Poe,if you read his poem's you are actually transported there just fantastic writing, thank you America for Edgar Allan Poe.
I remember reading "1984" at school and having to write an essay on it. I was only 15 and spent most of my days thinking about the opposite sex, so all I wrote about was Winston and Julia's affair. Needless to say, I only got a D for my efforts and a comment saying I hadn't read the book. I've since read it a further 3 times. I wonder what he would make of the world today.
Love the channel, keep up the good work 👍
Great video love 1984 and animal farm thankyou for doing him
CANT WAIT PAUL I THINK HE WROTE ANIMAL FARM AND 1984 🥀
Good episode a man before is time 👏
Thank you, Paul for an interesting video 📹 on George Orwell. I have never read any of his books 📚 as I always thought they would be a bit depressing (?!) As for the grave of sculptor Irena Sedlecka... on her Wikipedia page there is a picture of a statue of Freddie Mercury, in Montreux.
This man got his book right 1984 it's all happening now
Fantastic video Paul I'm not really a reader but found this video amazing
I believe George Orwell took his name from the river Orwell in Suffolk in which was one of his favourite locations
Another great video Paul , I didn’t know much about George Orwell ,but my son has read some of his books at uni , I love learning about all of these famous people . Thankyou Paul X
Another great video has always Paul 👍
Another fantastic video Paul . What a great author he was. Thank you Paul x
Another Great Video Paul so Interestring
Oooh looking forward to this one Paul 🙂
Thanks Paul great video sorry I had to go early.
Great video, I’ve read Animal Farm, excellent book. Must try to read more of he’s work.
😂😅😂 playing with his organ! 😂 Your face was the best 🤣😂 xx
I tried not to laugh, but I had to say it… and was dying on the inside….. 🤣🤣😜
@@UnusualThings1 I could tell by your face 🤣😂 love how funny you are. Thank you for another fab video. ❤️❤️❤️ xxx
Fascinating. thanks
Thank you Paul for another interesting video. Love your work. Please continue. Look forward to your next trip out x
Another lovely video Paul thank you x X ❤️
Another great video I look forward so much for them to be shown, cheers Paul,
I own, and have read, all of his books plus a compendium of his essays and articles, which are very good also. My favourite writer really. Nice seeing his final resting place. That was his first wife, Eileen (not second wife Sonia), in the picture. She sadly died at quite a young age in 1945.
Love your respect to the guy playing in the church, touch of the Carry On Humour, brilliant....Great video, I didn't know that George Orwell had an alternative/real name...great work...
Another great video👏👏👏
Hi Paul liked the video lovely church looking forward to the next video 🙂👌👍
Thanks for this video from my friends too from finland😊
Another humble resting place , thank you again for another informative video and it was great you got to go into the church !
Thank you Paul fantastic video yet again. Really enjoy your work.
Always looking forward to that next video 😊
Many thanks!
Excellent as always, great added bonus of getting to see inside the church too 😊
George was a very very wise man! Love him. Love ur vids Paul , as always great x
Glad you enjoyed it
We come into this world with nothing
and we leave with nothing ❤
My dad was a book collector for years and he has his book George Orwell. Thanks Paul 🙏 this was awesome 😎. Good to see the grave or stone of George Orwell Take Care.👍📚 The animal Farm.
Hi Paul always love your videos
Mrs H ... I really look forward to your video's Paul ... You give great insight to the dead and how they lived they lives...Great Stuff..😉
Super video/upload Paul as always! Why Orwell matters by Christopher Hitchens is an excellent read keep up the great work 🙏🙏
And why people should take more notice of what he wrote!
Excellent
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GREAT SHOW PAUL ENJOYED IT THANKS
George Orwell the most inspirational Authors of all time👌 RIP 🙏 enjoyed this video thank you Paul 👍 and you are so comical sometimes you make me giggle 😄
Hi Paul 👋 Just had lovely day out with my Son. Cya then my friend. Greetings from very nice day here at Peterborough. Stay safe.🥰🪦😘
Irena sedlecka born pilsner Czechia died London education academy of fine arts made statue of Freddie murucy great video of george orwell hope this helps 👍
Thanks Paul really enjoyed that plus bonus you were able to see inside the church 👍
I read Animal Farm at school. Not a big reader but boy oh boy did I enjoy that book! Genius writer. Thank you George Orwell!
Morning Paul, quite a sad one ,taken too early, looks like he had so much more to give in life. Looks like the sculpture head stones were made by the same person.
Thank you for another video xx
Any time!
Great video as ever
Thank you for sharing that you take care. Keep safe all the family drive carefully😊👍
A very modern writer, ahead of his time.
Fun walk !
Tom, Belgium.
I enjoyed that, thanks!
The sculptors are husband and wife from Czech. Very impressive statues on Wikipedia. Great upload once again.
Along with that Scottish play that brings bad luck to actors, Animal Farm was my other GCSE Assignment. All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.
Hi Paul. Always good to see u on a Fri. Hope you had a good week buddy 👍 😎 😁 x
You too
Brilliant 👍
Another great visit. When I was about 8, 1954 cartoon movie of Animal Farm was shown on tv. It was harrowing to watch & upset me a lot, yet the trailer suggested kids would enjoy it. Don’t know what it was back in the 50s & 60s but thinking death, hurt & pain made it suitable for kids? Dumbo & Bambi made me cry & fearful like Animal Farm.
Read the book years later and 1984. Orwell definitely predicted much & as an adult, could see a thought provoking view into those on power.
Loved 1984 & Animal farm
I work in the place where he wrote and researching the book The Road to Wigan Pier.We have a blue plaque and an Orwell corner dedicated to him 😊
great stuff keep up the great work
Look forward to this a few hrs work typing and will be back !
Another good video ☺
Some years ago I saw a play of Animal Farm at The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield
Amazing man
'Playing with his organ' 😱
I think he found it 🤔
Great video and quite a surprise to see the grave of someone with such stature have a simple plot although the first part of his life was very harsh and simple(don't suppose you heard someone whisper while you were there 'I told you so, didn't I?' 😂 brilliant as usual thank you and take care
Can see 1984 happening more and more
Good video Paul, sorry I haven't been on but been looking after my dad atm
Now I have stood outside his house at Portabella road. And yes I did from a distance tried to look into the windows. Read animal farm as one of my lates mother favourite book. A few had said about 1984 so may have a read after seeing this. Thank you ❤
He WAS a brilliant writer..studied his book Animal Farm for part of my English exam back in the distant past, but can still recall a lot of it. Also 1984. I knew he had served in Mandalay during the war, and for years thought he had written that famous song of the time “On the Road to Mandalay,” only to find latterly that it was actually written by Rudyard Kipling -He of Jungle Book fame! ) I feel He was quite a far thinking writer for his time, and also produced a book called “Why I write” and in it said that he had always wanted to make his political writing into an Art”…..I read it back then, but still prefer Animal farm, which brought a more fun/comedic way of thinking about politics in a way….(50 odd years later I still find politics a comedy most of the time! Lol) I didn’t know That his real name was Blair, and when did the adopted son come into the picture? Looking at the photo of George , he looks years older than his 46 yrs when he passed away, so am assuming ( probably incorrectly) that it was taken after his initial bad bout of TB. He certainly had a plethora of famous names visiting him in his sick bed during his final days, and nice to know his Tutor was one of them. Very sad such a great and fascinating mind was taken much too soon bless him.
Thankyou for paying respects to this fascinating man on our behalf Paul… …well done finding his grave…a lovely well kept and peaceful churchyard, I think he would be pleased to think one of his friends found a place for him to rest.
Take care Paul, and stay safe! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 warm regards Helen 🙋♀️😘😺
im glad you explained what an organ was lol
What a beautiful English Village,nice one Paul
It sure is
Found this on Franta Belsky.
In 1944, he married Margaret Owen the newspaper cartoonist, who signed her own work Belsky. After her death in 1989, in 1996 he remarried fellow sculptor Irena Sedlecká.