Imagine growing up in a quaint English village with an ancient pub and church and little flower filled cottages. Spending days playing in meadows, chatting with good people by a fires hearth and surrounded by sounds of birdsong, leather on willow (cricket), reading under ancient oak trees!
Hmmm. But if you are just a farm labourer your children wont be able to lived there. Famously expensive part of the country. A bit sugary for my northern taste.
@@helenamcginty4920 ....but Helena, we have beautiful places up here in Yorkshire...."God's own country" & we are the largest county in England!.... :)
England is so pretty! I love England and its culture.. the pubs, sunday roast, comedy, football, folk music, Lord of the Rings. I like the accent as well
I love this country so much. I am Japanese, born and raised. First time I visited England was when I was 13. I am now 43, made my dream come true to live in England and been living here for 21 years now.
Well demand for wool went down cuz India had cotton. Then they went to India and destroyed and looted India and its precious jewels, spices and made slaves out of them. But ironically enough they brought English to India and now India is fast becoming a superpower.
Yes Celita, so rightly you have said. It is like getting back in old times. Nice & gracious buildings, roads & surrounding areas & infact everything - it brings the sweet smell of good old days we want back so desperately ! Beautiful & beautiful ! Hope to go there some day !
That is, I`ll have to admit, true - notwithstanding I`m English ( England having in recent years been ruined by unrelenting over-development ). I remember visiting St. Augustine`s Monastery, Ramsgate, Kent in January 1983. I was woken up in the very early hours of the morning and invited to what I understand was Lauds ( Morning Prayer ). Looking out of my window into the Monastery garden I observed that it was snowing heavily, and a thick blanket of snow weighed down on the evergreens. I heard the chanting of Monks without. The most surprising thing to me was that the journey from my room to the Church was by way of a tunnel under the road between the Monastery Cells and the church, as I followed these black hooded Monks into Lauds. It was all so Medieval like. Then the beauty of the church within.... But then there is mainland Europe, which is altogether far more fascinating a place than England, I reckon. In 1989 I was in the City of Valladolid, NE Spain, staying at what I think was called St. Catherine`s College. A Priest gave us a tour of the place, and led us into an old Library which some workmen had found. They also found some books ( as I suppose they would, it being a Library ). The Priest opened some of the books for us, which were all in printed form. But in many parts the printed words had been crossed out and in their place was the hand-written remarks and `corrections` of The Order of Preachers. Ie, the hand written `corrections` of The Spanish Inquisition. It shoved history - alive and kicking- right into my face. I wouldn`t want to live anywhere else but in Europe. This is where both the old world died and the new one was conceived.
I moved to England 2 and a half years ago. My English husband didn't appreciate its beauty as much until I moved over and we got married. We've been traveling around in England and Wales, and hopefully Scotland soon. I fell in love with UK and looking forward to explore more 😊
Its not so dreamy when you've been in it forever. These towns that are beautiful upon a quick visit are in reality torture to live in - the loneliness and isolation is unbearable and we see so much fun stuff happening on the Internet but thats where it stays, only ever seen through a screen, nothing exciting or different happens in these villages. It's torture. Glad I'm moving to the US
Most of England doesn't look like that. The majority is very drab and dirty with small boxy houses, dog poo and litter everywhere, and lots of crime and antisocial behaviour.
My brother lives in a Countryside here in England. It's nice in the summer. It's peacefull all year round but more colder in the winter than the city because there's plenty open space in "countrysides"...... In a hot country it's better all year round as long as it's safe. ✌
I love England and her people. England is a well preserved, welcoming and beautiful country of rich history and culture! God bless England. Long live the United Kingdom!
those ancient circles wehre not made by britanics,those lands were colonized and invaded ...much later by nordic countries, actual brits ..check the ancient bones adn that you try to hidde.
I'm from a city in asia and never ever in my life see something like this. This is literally a fairy tale village where aurora and snow white lives. Gorgeous.. Please keep these countryside this way. when I grow up, ima always want to move to europe countryside. Someday❤️
I am a Bruneian, but studied in England. I have always had a warm feeling for England, especially its countryside and rolling hills. Thank you for producing this clip, it was nice walking down memory lane.
Greetings from Ethiopia! This is exactly where mankind shall live. Nature, tradition and culture preserved for generations. If one look this video very well, it is easy to understood there are a lot to show for the world and create decent income for the locals. Thank you for sharing this magnificent video sir!
@Malay Ghosh No Im not ashamed of anything. It's not my shame if you or other people have don't something wrong. I love my country and I'm proud to be English. Just accept that so you can move on.
I’m British and how you guys feel about where I live is humbling. When you see it every day you get used to it. I look at parts of the US in awe too like videos I’ve seen on Alaska.
i'm a fan of these kind of buildings and houses that reflect the old times and while watching this video i truly felt i've gone back in time... the place, houses and the streets are all beautiful and reflects their history in it..
It looks like a place in classic story books. So beautiful, so peaceful, and so quiet. It is like a place where there is no war or natural disaster in thousands of years.
Wish it would stay like that but unfortunately the reality is the UK is extremely high in crime and rares of antisocial behaviour which ruined many small villages too
@@7.62-b3j are you testing me? Try David Copperfield or Nicolas nickelby or more modern things like if only they could talk, or Enid blyton's children books, or Franches Hodgson's books. Just look up.
@@idkatthispoint-s9s our identity and culture hasn't been destroyed yet, despite the best efforts of our dear, benevolent leaders we're being oppressed, repressed and persecuted in our own ancestral homeland and one day there will be a backlash. i don't know how much more it will take before the backlash finally occurs, but it is coming. English people are of a stoic and reserved character, so it's not in us to be brash and constantly force our culture and identity down everyone's throat - but English culture and identity is there and is very much alive in the hearts and minds of English people. when you subject a specific group of people to oppression and intentionally try to destroy their culture and identity, it's only a matter of time until they begin fighting back. it's not over yet. we will win in the end. our ancestors resisted the Normans for decades, despite all the torture and executions. we're still the same as we ever were. we haven't changed. if need be, we can resist just as our ancestors did. *"Now in the primitive state of the kingdom after the Conquest those who were left of the Anglo-Saxon subjects secretly laid ambushes for the suspected and hated race of the Normans, and, here and there, when opportunity offered, killed them secretly in the woods and in remote places: as vengeance for whom when the kings and their ministers had for some years, with exquisite kinds of tortures, raged against the Anglo-Saxons; and they, nevertheless, had not, in consequence of these measures, altogether desisted"* _- Excerpt from Book 1, Chapter 10 of 'Dialogus de Scaccario' by the Norman exchequer Richard FitzNeal. 1180AD._
I love "old" traditional England so much. I lived in North UK for 3 months and never been happier. The people, nature and atmosphere were amazing. This reminds me so much calm! :) Thanks for this wonderful video.
I love to watch these types of houses and countryside which reminds me of beautiful olden days , they preserve the authenticity of their country which is what I like.
So do I. I love the rock walls, the country gardens, the creeks. The Architecture is amazing. We just don't have such anymore in the States. Insteading of preserving the Beauty its replaced with new ugly lol.
Towns and cities have it far different though. Ugly housing estates and buildings everywhere. The nice England is in the countryside, villages and small towns. If you live in a city I know I'd rather live in an Canadian city than an English one.
Pyrs --- If you can afford to live in a Canadian city these days. Vancouver house prices are off the scale. Being British and having lived in Canadian cities, there are plenty of things to complain about, a lot more traffic than most British cities, a lot more sprawl, it's difficult to get out into the countryside to cycle or hike without a car. There are some rough parts to British cities, but most have beautiful old architecture and museums, it's easy to get around them and easy to get to other towns nearby. As with everything, there are pros and cons to living anywhere.
Love Great Britain. Lived in Birmingham for a couple of years between 2007-2009. Visited a lot of beautiful places & created beautiful memories. Lake District is mesmerising. Such a lovely country. God bless. Love from India.
I have always dreamed of travelling Europe especially on the country side of it. I just want to experience how it feels back in old times, like that, I don't know everything about the landscape, architecture, views etc. gives me magical feelings, it's like time stands still. England is such a beautiful country!! Love from the Philippines.
yooo same, I am from the province somewhere in Southern Luzon. The countryside of European countries are my ultimate travel destinations, especially Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway and England. Like you can really experience having peace of mind by travelling on their area.
It’s such a relief to find a foreigner saying nice things about England, usually all we get is hatred which we take on the chin but it does hurt a bit. We all have pasts of good and bad. This man has such a lovely, kind, positive voice, he’s a joy to listen to. Thank you so much for looking at our more positive sides 🤗
Nexus Oh I love British people and I love England. I spent vacation there for 6 months and as much as possible I don't wanna leave anymore, but to stay there forever. I love people, places, culture, and food in England.
Nexus I’m a foreigner and I love England! I had a great time in London and I would love to visit the quieter parts of this great and beautiful country sometime soon 🇬🇧💖
Can't imagine why it gets hate. I'm from the US and visited London for a few days. The people were so lovely and friendly. Anytime my friend and I looked around with a puzzled expression or looked at a map someone offered to help us. We never even had to ask. Lovely land, lovely people. As friendly as fellow Texans (Texas comes from tejas meaning friendly) any day. And the charm factor is like a fairy tale.
I'm an Indian. Every piece of history that we learn is closely connected to England and being one of her colonies, it's we who should have been angry on the English for looting our resources. But the fact is we still love the British don't know why. I studied English literature for my UG and PG, sometimes I think I'm better versed in English history or the history of Britain than any other.. It's seriously a dream to visit the English countryside
U get that hatred because your ancestors were the worst colonizers of world, similar to Hitler of Germany. So you poor people have to bear that curse life long.
Most of the people want to live in England and beautiful Europe but I would like to say that make your village like that or at least take an initiative to make your village beautiful and clean .
Many of the villages he visited look perfect and idyllic, but they don't look like that for no reason. Rick mentioned that you can only build out of that one type of sandstone, but that isn't the only rule. What I'm trying to say is the local bylaws, and living in a listed building, would probably drive you nuts. To live there you have to be part of the tourist attraction. I imagine it's hard to be overly private. One does not simply live in Lacock. Plus house prices are astronomical. There are places in the area that are almost as pretty where normal people can live, but house prices are still astronomical. So if you can't afford a £500k+ mortgage your choices are council house/flat (long waiting list unless you have kids), spend half your income renting, or go live in Trowbridge.
It's no more introverted than living in central London. In fact,.in the countryside people are so nice strangers will even say hi to you when you cross paths with them. In London nobody has time for this nonsense. I am an introvert and I would rather live in a huge city than some boring countryside
October is cold in the UK. I know Australia has it’s summer in UKs winter and The UK has its summer in the Australian winter! Don’t expect the weather to be great when you come. Although, you’re welcome anytime. 🇬🇧🇦🇺
@@Kratos-005 In the many times I’ve travelled in Spring and Winter have been lucky enough with and accepting of the weather. This will be my 4th time in the UK and love every season. Thx, appreciate the concern. ☺️
@@AnneMB955 I've been twice in October, London was fine just layer jacket. Froze at Stonehenge though, lol . Have you been to Vindalanda? It's a great archaeological site still being worked on.
I feel blessed that I was born and brought up in such a beautiful country . Having travelled the world I was always drawn back , and never want to live anywhere else .❤
England is absolutely amazing. The people of England are some of the most interesting people in the world. From London to the English countryside. England is absolutely amazing.
As a British person, a Londoner, time and again, even my jaw drops at the beauty of the countryside and coast of my country. I have stayed in a very old cottage in the Cotswolds and it was beautiful. Any moment you half expected a Tudor Gent or a Regency dandy to appear around a corner. You might listen for the swish of a lady's cloak while a fire crackles in the parlour. If you dream of visiting then please do it, you will not be disapointed!!
I'm from Scandinavia, I visited England the first time when I was 11yrs old, in -76, with my mom. We stayed a few days in London and I loved that big city, especially I remember that the huge parks like Hydepark made big impression on me, and Trafalgar square! Then we travelled by bus far out to the countryside, I believe it was somewhat near to Wales, where we stayed at a farm with bed and breakfast for one week! From there we made day-trips to small beautiful villages. At nineteen I backpacked around England for a month! I still go back for holidays every now and then, there is so much to see and to enjoy.
@@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536 Nope.Europe is for Europeans. Africa for Africans so on and so forth. You have absolutely no right to deny the English and Europeans in general there homeland and people. You don't just get to replace them.
you’re from Algeria I bet you’re on benefit disability allowance or child benefits DSS or something similar 😃by the way what does تحيا الجزائر mean to you as an alien 👽 in a foreign country 🤫
These beautiful architectures must be extremely difficult and costly to maintain. But I'm so glad that they're preserved. So we can enjoy the beautiful countryside view now.
The English have a beautiful country .They have written a lot of stories and poetry about it and spread it wherever they went.And so the people from far of lands who read about it , come to take a trip down nostalgia lane. It seems all so familiar , after all we have been brought upon it .
AnSonn xtv I do agree with you as I studied Classical English literature many years ago. And this video reminds of it. I might go back to the library to read it again.
I was blessed to travel and see the beautiful countrysides of England. Two hours by bus from London going to the twon of Shakespeare, passing the rolling terrains in Cotswold until we reached our final destination, The Stonehenge. Grateful for my kind sister who toured us to experience seeing beautiful places in the world.
Just heard the recent news about Mr. Steve's cancer diagnosis. Wishing him great medical care and lots of strength and rest, and hopefully a speedy recovery. I have enjoyed his travel shows for the past 20 years!
I was blessed to spend 20 years living in the West of England. Although I now enjoy the stunning beauty of North Wales, I still miss the gentle, rolling country and the magnificent heights of Dartmoor. Glastonbury is full of people in fancy dress!
Without a doubt the English heritage and the richest culture are completely relevant and prominent for the entire WORLD , for example English time , or tea time , in my country we used to English tea four o'clock , I'm learning this marvelous language and his history , I appreciate this great country greetings from Bolivia
Thank you Martin for your kind comments. I really love where i live. I live in Plymouth England which is south west England about a 2 hour 30 minute drive from these places I would love to visit Bolivia I think South America is beautiful also
it literally gives me goosebumps to look at all these meadows and ancient buildings, and the Wells Cathedral made me gasp in awe. oh, how i love England and how i wish i could visit it and see these beautiful places with my own eyes. thank you for the video! i can never resist a little virtual city tour :)
I would definitely love to visit such a surreal place in my life. England is love at first sight..It's an incredible place to explore. love you England!!!
What a beautiful place and its history. My wife and i have been watching your shows on PBS for a very long time. By watching your artful video we feel that we are actually there. Thank you Mr. Steves for your presentation for so many years. Your words "keep travelling" God bless you and your team.
Ever since I watched keeping up appearances series I’ve been fascinated with the views and sceneries of England countryside. Im a nurse and I’m preparing my application for NHS, praying I can work and stay there soon.
Thank you Rick Steves. I wish to visit England and Scotland some time in life...Even if I could not visit the remaining world I won't mind. Beautiful countries and most sensible beautiful people...! Cultural capital of the world.
I wake up every morning thanking God that I was born an Englishman. It’s all there in Blake’s poetry, ‘England’s green and pleasant land’. The English countryside in the summer is an absolute dream. The good thing about England is that even if you’re a city dweller like myself, you’re never more than a 10 minute drive from the countryside. I wouldn’t swap who I am or where I’m from for anything.
You'd better hope after centuries of destroying lands and societies of other people across the world. Centuries of violence and depleting the resources of other nations has come to this. All that bloodshed so you pale people can drink your beer and sleep in your lodges without worry. Rubbish.
I grew up in Shropshire (West Midlands of England). This video felt like such a refresh for me, as I’m halfway through many undergrad degree in the city. I shall remind myself in the Summer when I am home to appreciate the beauty of this country.
When I am talking to my students I say something good about England. Its history, its people and amazing places. It's hard to be so far away with this love inside.
Goes to show how young America truly is. We don't have structures let alone entire communities as old as England or Europe as a whole for that matter. It's truly breath taking.
Jay Fermin ; the same for us in Australia. But we are even younger than the USA, with very little to remind us of Old @World. I t could be a blessing for us, but weak, incompetent leaders have destroyed any hope of that. We are an additional state to the American state. Before the second part of WW, we were a little Britain, but jumped ship after the war to US, as we all grovelled for parts of the spoil.
@There is no Left or Right if you lived here and you could see what a rat hole this place is you would not be so proud of it. You would be more proud of Nigeria or the starvation you caused in India then you would be of the United States
Many years ago(the early 80's) I got to lay down on the sacrifice stone in the middle of the circle of Stonehenge while a guide took my photo. There was no museum. Just one small guide shack back then. I pitched my tent just across the road between the two burial mounds. I miss England so very much. This brings tears to my eyes. Some of the best times of my life were roaming through Europe with my bicycle and backpack. I did that for nearly 25 years from the early 70's through the late 80's. After being in a bad car wreck,I am now in a power chair,so I cant do that anymore.
@@sarahwhyld5596 I been totally blessed and protected. If he hadnt I'd have been dead so many times. lol.God led me to some pretty rough and amazing places and situations. Had he not grabbed me by the tail,I'd not have made it this far. XD
It's like a fairytale in real life! Thank you Rick Steves for bringing us along. Hopefully the pandemic will soon be a faded memory and we/I can see this lovely place with my own eyes.
I am from India but all of your travelling videos are so calming in nature, European places, with old European music and culture people without their smart phones and making reels all over the places, pretty cool
my husband is from England... he hasnt been back since 2000, but since I am American and have never met his family, we have planned a trip in March of this year... I cant wait!
A programme like this makes me feel nostalgic for the 1950's and 60's, when life was less fraught with complications, pressures, and uncertainty. Maybe they had their own problems, but this sort of programme reminds me to look for the things that are much more special, even today?
Weirdly nostalgia can have rose-colored glasses. TV doesn’t help. People have always had problems, 50’s & 60’s absolutely tied for top of the list irl.
Being an Ex Londoner, have visited Stonehenge a number of times, love it... last visit was in the 1970s, back then one was allowed to stand right up against the huge stones, I have a photograph of myself doing it.. So many *stones* can be located around British Isles. I am now a resident of New Zealand. Nothing like the real Stonehenge, as locally here in Wairarapa they have a Stonehenge, enough said! Nothing like the real Stonehenge! Wonderful... England has so much to share with the tourists, old buildings...lovely countryside and great Cities/ Villages... no place like home!
I am African American, but, my Great Grandfather is completely Irish. I am a U S Army Retired (1982 - 2005) Iraq War Veteran. I've been to Germany on a vacation by myself. Had a wonderful time. Would love to travel to the UK. My DNA heritage includes: British, Irish, French & German. How ironic! This is my 1st time viewing Mr Rick's video and I am absolutely in awe! I subscribed and will continue to travel along these beautiful countries until I decide to travel in person again. Wonderfully done video. The elder gentleman at the beer mill sounds like my grandfather! 😌. Peace & Blessings Mr Rick 💯
Please come ASAP. I you love (and respect) England - England will love YOU ! If only 'certain' other people would realise that simple fact..................(rather than change everything to suit THEM).
God bless you Danielle, Iraq eh, - you may have fought alongside our lads over there, Americans are well respected over here, and you will be made welcome, after all you are our cousins from over the pond!!
Omg it's so BEAUTIFUL!!! The air looks so clean and fresh i can imagine it's sweet fresh smell!!! Love how English people have maintained its beautiful, clean and untouched nature and surroundings!!! Wow I give this 3 thumbs up👍👍👍😍❤
What a beautiful place and its history. My wife and i have been watching your shows on PBS for a very long time. By watching your artful video we feel that we are actually there. Thank you Mr. Steves for your presentation for so many years. Your words "keep travelling" God bless you and your team.
Ben lee. Looks like you’re living in the wrong part of England, in fact it sounds like you’re living in Scotland, as that’s the only place in the uk where hate exists
It's nice that the quiet nature of the place has been somewhat preserved. Good contrast, makes for a good reason to see the culture in the country side vs spending all your time as a tourist in the city.
As a kid i always thought wow tolkien's imagination is astounding! How did he manage to dream all that up! Then i visited britain and was like: oh... so he just basically wrote down what he saw
Am so in love with the beautiful English countryside, especially their fairytale cottages....my eyes just hungrily soaked in every detail of this charming video. Loved the way the host's commentary wasn't intrusive, just the right blend of knowing when to speak and how much to speak! Someday, I am going to visit this paradise with my family
I sometimes forget that the internet is also full of this kind of amazing calming content
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@@sankalp5710 idk probably not someone with an attitude like urs ewww
Imagine growing up in a quaint English village with an ancient pub and church and little flower filled cottages. Spending days playing in meadows, chatting with good people by a fires hearth and surrounded by sounds of birdsong, leather on willow (cricket), reading under ancient oak trees!
High quality of life!
Hi Joe, I'm packed, what time you picking me up!?.....haha!! (thank you for making me smile)
Hmmm. But if you are just a farm labourer your children wont be able to lived there. Famously expensive part of the country. A bit sugary for my northern taste.
You'd grow up, find it boring and want the mad city life. Funny how we take things for granted
@@helenamcginty4920 ....but Helena, we have beautiful places up here in Yorkshire...."God's own country" & we are the largest county in England!.... :)
It's fascinating to watch people on the internet appreciating my local area. It's easy to forget what a lovely place it is.
Lucky you.
Sometimes it takes an outsider's perspective to remind us of the things we take for granted in our everyday lives.
@@Wheelio yes totally. Like someone who's not got enough to live will appreciate ours
@@tilleternity öö
I would be honored to live there
England is so pretty! I love England and its culture.. the pubs, sunday roast, comedy, football, folk music, Lord of the Rings. I like the accent as well
Lord of the rings was filmed in New Zealand
@@p0neh1 i think they meant that the writer of the lord of the rings was english
@@jamesmclaren9026 oh, fair enough.
Hobbiton was based on the west country 👍 @@p0neh1
@@p0neh1New Zealand is English
I love this country so much. I am Japanese, born and raised. First time I visited England was when I was 13. I am now 43, made my dream come true to live in England and been living here for 21 years now.
I am English and love anything Japanese,
The English ppl and Japanese ppl have a lot in common
I was at college with a lot of Japanese students, they are kind and polite we all got on very well had a great time and still in touch,
wow
@Fahim Ali cup of tea and fish
I love how the British preserve their heritage, and also their beautiful trails and gardens. Such a charming country.
Well demand for wool went down cuz India had cotton. Then they went to India and destroyed and looted India and its precious jewels, spices and made slaves out of them. But ironically enough they brought English to India and now India is fast becoming a superpower.
@J. Jonah Jameson I think a mosque would look good there.
they preserve their heritage but killed other countries heritage and millions of people
sreenath nair I’m British and you’re right. And I agree with you.
Wasim K 😂😂
I love how Europe has towns/cities that make you feel like you are traveling back in time. So beautiful, thank you for sharing.
Celita Guia Whittington right... I love that feeling.. I hope i can visit england in the future :)
Yes Celita, so rightly you have said. It is like getting back in old times. Nice & gracious buildings, roads & surrounding areas & infact everything - it brings the sweet smell of good old days we want back so desperately ! Beautiful & beautiful ! Hope to go there some day !
That is, I`ll have to admit, true - notwithstanding I`m English ( England having in recent years been ruined by unrelenting over-development ).
I remember visiting St. Augustine`s Monastery, Ramsgate, Kent in January 1983. I was woken up in the very early hours of the morning and invited to what I understand was Lauds ( Morning Prayer ).
Looking out of my window into the Monastery garden I observed that it was snowing heavily, and a thick blanket of snow weighed down on the evergreens. I heard the chanting of Monks without.
The most surprising thing to me was that the journey from my room to the Church was by way of a tunnel under the road between the Monastery Cells and the church, as I followed these black hooded Monks into Lauds. It was all so Medieval like. Then the beauty of the church within....
But then there is mainland Europe, which is altogether far more fascinating a place than England, I reckon.
In 1989 I was in the City of Valladolid, NE Spain, staying at what I think was called St. Catherine`s College. A Priest gave us a tour of the place, and led us into an old Library which some workmen had found. They also found some books ( as I suppose they would, it being a Library ). The Priest opened some of the books for us, which were all in printed form. But in many parts the printed words had been crossed out and in their place was the hand-written remarks and `corrections` of The Order of Preachers. Ie, the hand written `corrections` of The Spanish Inquisition.
It shoved history - alive and kicking- right into my face.
I wouldn`t want to live anywhere else but in Europe. This is where both the old world died and the new one was conceived.
me too, it would be so great to go there
Celita Guia Whittington you should see cuba you feel like you are living in the 1960s
I moved to England 2 and a half years ago. My English husband didn't appreciate its beauty as much until I moved over and we got married. We've been traveling around in England and Wales, and hopefully Scotland soon. I fell in love with UK and looking forward to explore more 😊
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I didnt realise how amazing the yorkshire wolds were until i left and saw how bleak and flat most places are
I think England's villages are more appealing than the city
@Darth Wheazius You're not wrong man
I'm one of the biggest London nerds ever but I do not see it as a place to live really.
Yes definitely
They are. Most British cities are shitholes
@@therealdave06 Most cities are shitholes even if they look good
England in summer just looks like fairy tale Disney land and in dark rainy days turns in Gothic Vampire land !
😂😅
what summer?
Wow
Cloudvick we always have summer
@@bigballssteve6797 Yes but only for a day a year!
Can see why so many of the great storytellers came from England. Has such a green, shady, dreamy quality to the land and towns.
It's the Shire from Lord of the Rings 😊
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Its not so dreamy when you've been in it forever. These towns that are beautiful upon a quick visit are in reality torture to live in - the loneliness and isolation is unbearable and we see so much fun stuff happening on the Internet but thats where it stays, only ever seen through a screen, nothing exciting or different happens in these villages. It's torture. Glad I'm moving to the US
@@manedwolfwithagmailaccount1478 You lived here?
Most of England doesn't look like that. The majority is very drab and dirty with small boxy houses, dog poo and litter everywhere, and lots of crime and antisocial behaviour.
We are a young Anglo-Saxon family, living in the UK. I am German and he is English. We are proud of our heritage. I love England♥
good luck 👍
Nice
Do you know KRISTIN & JORGE ?? They are from GERMANY🇩🇪that live in ENGLAND🏴 and have a pretty well run TH-cam CHANNEL..
Great to hear....❤😊
Yes...I watch Kristen and Jorge..channel...excellent...
People think malls, apartments are the way to go. But actually places like this countrysides are the home of peace.
Nice place. England. How i wish i can visit England
U r right...it's true...
You are right, the secret of happiness lies in the simplicity of things
My brother lives in a Countryside here in England. It's nice in the summer. It's peacefull all year round but more colder in the winter than the city because there's plenty open space in "countrysides"...... In a hot country it's better all year round as long as it's safe. ✌
What’s a mall?
I love England and her people. England is a well preserved, welcoming and beautiful country of rich history and culture! God bless England. Long live the United Kingdom!
Very kind words thank you 🏴❤️
Thank you appreciate it. From England
those ancient circles wehre not made by britanics,those lands were colonized and invaded ...much later by nordic countries, actual brits ..check the ancient bones adn that you try to hidde.
@@vilvianamentor646 type in English, will you
@@vilvianamentor646 you don't know British history
I'm from a city in asia and never ever in my life see something like this. This is literally a fairy tale village where aurora and snow white lives. Gorgeous.. Please keep these countryside this way. when I grow up, ima always want to move to europe countryside. Someday❤️
I love England/UK so much, I'm so glad I was raised in this beautiful country 😊.
same here
Unlike the crowded cities, these places seem to offer a unique calming environment.
This looks like shire from lord of rings
I am a Bruneian, but studied in England. I have always had a warm feeling for England, especially its countryside and rolling hills. Thank you for producing this clip, it was nice walking down memory lane.
Good to know
Greetings from Ethiopia! This is exactly where mankind shall live. Nature, tradition and culture preserved for generations. If one look this video very well, it is easy to understood there are a lot to show for the world and create decent income for the locals. Thank you for sharing this magnificent video sir!
Love from England to Ethiopia ❤️ your country is extremely beautiful and rich with culture
@@ellieg4530 Thank you so much Ellie. Incase you come to Ethiopia in the future let me know. I will host you at my house.
@AndreaLuise Ca. I raised my hand!
Hope you come to visit England soon mate! Much love for Ethiopia from England.
No matter where I live as a proud Englishman England will always be in my heart! 🏴
👍👍👍👍
Too bad your selling your country to non Englishman.
@@neistonkogn9100 No I'm not. Jonny foreigner.
@Malay Ghosh No Im not ashamed of anything. It's not my shame if you or other people have don't something wrong. I love my country and I'm proud to be English. Just accept that so you can move on.
@Malay Ghosh You might of done but I haven't. Not my shame. Yours if you want that's up to you and nope I don't smoke weed. Thanks.
The English countryside is so stunning. Just like pictures in the fairytale storybook. 😍❤
I’m British and how you guys feel about where I live is humbling. When you see it every day you get used to it. I look at parts of the US in awe too like videos I’ve seen on Alaska.
Your country is amazing
I know british physiology..bcz, my husband is a also british people he comes from Newcastle.
America has some awesome vistas but you guys have so much history peppered throughout your country that it makes be envious.
@@nusratsharmin575 and are you from Bangladesh?
You don't know what you got until it's gone. Treasure it. It is unique.
i'm a fan of these kind of buildings and houses that reflect the old times and while watching this video i truly felt i've gone back in time... the place, houses and the streets are all beautiful and reflects their history in it..
جذاااب 😂😂
جذاااب 😂😂
I agree with your statement,so nice places and old fashioned buildings inside of the them so magnificent that they take my breath away.
Me too I am also fan
Me to I am also fan
It looks like a place in classic story books. So beautiful, so peaceful, and so quiet. It is like a place where there is no war or natural disaster in thousands of years.
The Germans bombed England heavily during WW II.
@@richardmarkritchie8220 I know that. The German mostly bombed port cities and industrial sites.
Wish it would stay like that but unfortunately the reality is the UK is extremely high in crime and rares of antisocial behaviour which ruined many small villages too
Some of the towns remind me of Hobbiton.
@@7.62-b3j are you testing me? Try David Copperfield or Nicolas nickelby or more modern things like if only they could talk, or Enid blyton's children books, or Franches Hodgson's books. Just look up.
English culture is so beautiful and so underappreciated
It's unappreciated because it doesn't exist. England has long left behind whatever culture it had, the people have no identity and are just existing.
@@idkatthispoint-s9s
our identity and culture hasn't been destroyed yet, despite the best efforts of our dear, benevolent leaders
we're being oppressed, repressed and persecuted in our own ancestral homeland and one day there will be a backlash.
i don't know how much more it will take before the backlash finally occurs, but it is coming.
English people are of a stoic and reserved character, so it's not in us to be brash and constantly force our culture and identity down everyone's throat - but English culture and identity is there and is very much alive in the hearts and minds of English people.
when you subject a specific group of people to oppression and intentionally try to destroy their culture and identity, it's only a matter of time until they begin fighting back.
it's not over yet. we will win in the end. our ancestors resisted the Normans for decades, despite all the torture and executions. we're still the same as we ever were. we haven't changed. if need be, we can resist just as our ancestors did.
*"Now in the primitive state of the kingdom after the Conquest those who were left of the Anglo-Saxon subjects secretly laid ambushes for the suspected and hated race of the Normans, and, here and there, when opportunity offered, killed them secretly in the woods and in remote places: as vengeance for whom when the kings and their ministers had for some years, with exquisite kinds of tortures, raged against the Anglo-Saxons; and they, nevertheless, had not, in consequence of these measures, altogether desisted"*
_- Excerpt from Book 1, Chapter 10 of 'Dialogus de Scaccario' by the Norman exchequer Richard FitzNeal. 1180AD._
@@Dushmann_ Karma for the empire
I love "old" traditional England so much. I lived in North UK for 3 months and never been happier. The people, nature and atmosphere were amazing. This reminds me so much calm! :) Thanks for this wonderful video.
Lucie Burianová you must visit Northern Ireland it’s abosolutely gods heaven especially Belfast country side
@lucie North UK? Scotland, are you saying? Scotland is indeed beautiful. And exquisite city of Edinburgh. 🤗
My mum's from Northumbria(WhitleyBay) Beautiful people and Area I was raised in WILTSHIRE 60'80s,BEAUTIFULpeople ALSO countryside🌺💕🎶💫✌️
I love to watch these types of houses and countryside which reminds me of beautiful olden days , they preserve the authenticity of their country which is what I like.
So do I.
I love the rock walls, the country gardens, the creeks.
The Architecture is amazing.
We just don't have such anymore in the States.
Insteading of preserving the Beauty its replaced with new ugly lol.
Towns and cities have it far different though. Ugly housing estates and buildings everywhere. The nice England is in the countryside, villages and small towns. If you live in a city I know I'd rather live in an Canadian city than an English one.
Pyrs --- If you can afford to live in a Canadian city these days. Vancouver house prices are off the scale. Being British and having lived in Canadian cities, there are plenty of things to complain about, a lot more traffic than most British cities, a lot more sprawl, it's difficult to get out into the countryside to cycle or hike without a car. There are some rough parts to British cities, but most have beautiful old architecture and museums, it's easy to get around them and easy to get to other towns nearby. As with everything, there are pros and cons to living anywhere.
@@samwell8 English cities are OK compared to most countries in Europe.
Yes, life is tough on this planet ...life in UK feels natural except cold weather , anyways every place has cons and pros
Love Great Britain. Lived in Birmingham for a couple of years between 2007-2009. Visited a lot of beautiful places & created beautiful memories. Lake District is mesmerising. Such a lovely country. God bless. Love from
India.
Is it a Bengali actress in your dp?
I am a Bangladeshi citizen. If you or anyone wants to visit Bangladesh, give me your WhatsApp number.
Of course I will help
And how do you justify the LOOT from India for this lovely county and inhumane treatment done to any human being on this planet. Read the history.
@@premrai6305 bruh
I love villages, especially the English villages. Fresh air, greenery, peace, silence all tranquility
Точно, тишина, нет войны , которую английская власть разжигает в других странах.
@@ЛарисаЧерных-в5ыим уже прилетело от мигрантов из стран, которые они порабощали.
А так, в целом, места действительно красивые.
My family took me to England when I was a boy and the memory is still great today 40 years later
Wow
I have always dreamed of travelling Europe especially on the country side of it. I just want to experience how it feels back in old times, like that, I don't know everything about the landscape, architecture, views etc. gives me magical feelings, it's like time stands still. England is such a beautiful country!! Love from the Philippines.
Same feelings, instead of traveling, i'd love to live there.
Same. I would love to see my ancestral homelands. :)
It's a beautiful place
yooo same, I am from the province somewhere in Southern Luzon. The countryside of European countries are my ultimate travel destinations, especially Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway and England. Like you can really experience having peace of mind by travelling on their area.
@@lancejoseph2461 where exactly are you in southern luzon? I'm from region 4B btw😬🖐️ Oriental Mindoro -Calapan City MIMAROPA REGION🙌
It’s such a relief to find a foreigner saying nice things about England, usually all we get is hatred which we take on the chin but it does hurt a bit. We all have pasts of good and bad. This man has such a lovely, kind, positive voice, he’s a joy to listen to. Thank you so much for looking at our more positive sides 🤗
Nexus Oh I love British people and I love England. I spent vacation there for 6 months and as much as possible I don't wanna leave anymore, but to stay there forever. I love people, places, culture, and food in England.
Nexus I’m a foreigner and I love England! I had a great time in London and I would love to visit the quieter parts of this great and beautiful country sometime soon 🇬🇧💖
Can't imagine why it gets hate. I'm from the US and visited London for a few days. The people were so lovely and friendly. Anytime my friend and I looked around with a puzzled expression or looked at a map someone offered to help us. We never even had to ask. Lovely land, lovely people. As friendly as fellow Texans (Texas comes from tejas meaning friendly) any day. And the charm factor is like a fairy tale.
I'm an Indian. Every piece of history that we learn is closely connected to England and being one of her colonies, it's we who should have been angry on the English for looting our resources. But the fact is we still love the British don't know why. I studied English literature for my UG and PG, sometimes I think I'm better versed in English history or the history of Britain than any other.. It's seriously a dream to visit the English countryside
U get that hatred because your ancestors were the worst colonizers of world, similar to Hitler of Germany. So you poor people have to bear that curse life long.
Just breathtaking. All of it: the mossy stones, the endless grass and twirling ivy; the "quaintness" of it all.
Birmingham ain't quaint😂
Most of the people want to live in England and beautiful Europe but I would like to say that make your village like that or at least take an initiative to make your village beautiful and clean .
Respect..👍
@@sextempiric7137 Be nice, it costs nothing.
@@trudeyhenley4982 same applies to you
Beutyful england india dirty
There are beautiful towns like this one on Long Island New York!
Why is TH-cam recommending this to everyone after 2 yrs.
This is the prettiest place I’ve ever seen🥰
Trump 2020
English countryside is pretty. Unlike cities.
@@yashshah3484 Westminster nice but for everything else yeah you right
Because we need some natural beauty right now from behind our walls of Covid isolation.
People need too bee reminded 😃
One of introvert’s dream... is to be in this place.
I love to be here, away from worlds trouble
Many of the villages he visited look perfect and idyllic, but they don't look like that for no reason. Rick mentioned that you can only build out of that one type of sandstone, but that isn't the only rule. What I'm trying to say is the local bylaws, and living in a listed building, would probably drive you nuts. To live there you have to be part of the tourist attraction. I imagine it's hard to be overly private. One does not simply live in Lacock. Plus house prices are astronomical. There are places in the area that are almost as pretty where normal people can live, but house prices are still astronomical. So if you can't afford a £500k+ mortgage your choices are council house/flat (long waiting list unless you have kids), spend half your income renting, or go live in Trowbridge.
Woah beautiful city. I never been there. But I like England
*High five*
👌
It's no more introverted than living in central London. In fact,.in the countryside people are so nice strangers will even say hi to you when you cross paths with them. In London nobody has time for this nonsense. I am an introvert and I would rather live in a huge city than some boring countryside
This is exactly why we’ll be visiting the UK this coming October, from Australia 🇦🇺. So much beauty and quaint culture. ☺️
So nice London nature
October is cold in the UK. I know Australia has it’s summer in UKs winter and The UK has its summer in the Australian winter! Don’t expect the weather to be great when you come. Although, you’re welcome anytime. 🇬🇧🇦🇺
@@Kratos-005 In the many times I’ve travelled in Spring and Winter have been lucky enough with and accepting of the weather. This will be my 4th time in the UK and love every season. Thx, appreciate the concern. ☺️
@@AnneMB955 I've been twice in October, London was fine just layer jacket. Froze at Stonehenge though, lol . Have you been to Vindalanda? It's a great archaeological site still being worked on.
How is your trip to England going on ? I hope you share your experiences with us . Have a pleasant stay/visit .Safe flight
I feel blessed that I was born and brought up in such a beautiful country . Having travelled the world I was always drawn back , and never want to live anywhere else .❤
Invite me there,it has been my dream to visit your country.frm kenya
Truly blessed 🥲
England is absolutely amazing. The people of England are some of the most interesting people in the world. From London to the English countryside. England is absolutely amazing.
Looks lovely. How do the locals feel about curious visitors?
Lucky Johnny lucky
As a British person, a Londoner, time and again, even my jaw drops at the beauty of the countryside and coast of my country. I have stayed in a very old cottage in the Cotswolds and it was beautiful. Any moment you half expected a Tudor Gent or a Regency dandy to appear around a corner. You might listen for the swish of a lady's cloak while a fire crackles in the parlour. If you dream of visiting then please do it, you will not be disapointed!!
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I'm from Scandinavia, I visited England the first time when I was 11yrs old, in -76, with my mom. We stayed a few days in London and I loved that big city, especially I remember that the huge parks like Hydepark made big impression on me, and Trafalgar square! Then we travelled by bus far out to the countryside, I believe it was somewhat near to Wales, where we stayed at a farm with bed and breakfast for one week! From there we made day-trips to small beautiful villages. At nineteen I backpacked around England for a month! I still go back for holidays every now and then, there is so much to see and to enjoy.
What country in Scandinavia?
scandinavia =Denmark...Norway...Sweden
which one of these three countries he meant
@@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536 Nope.Europe is for Europeans. Africa for Africans so on and so forth. You have absolutely no right to deny the English and Europeans in general there homeland and people. You don't just get to replace them.
The Cathedrals, Churches, and Crosses everywhere. And those soothing farmlands and gardens... Love that ❤
British people love and respect their country and culture I do really appreciate this nation
What culture?
you’re from Algeria I bet you’re on benefit disability allowance or child benefits DSS or something similar 😃by the way what does تحيا الجزائر mean to you as an alien 👽 in a foreign country 🤫
I admire so much
@@Zoubirking-1970 you must be a sad person with no life achievements whatsoever
unfortunately most people don't . lots of english people's main personality trait is going about how much they hate england
It’s a shame people only visit London, Edinburgh or maybe a handful of other cities when they go to the UK when there is much more to see
It’s ironic I never wanted to visit England. London is interesting to me as pealing potato’s. I now want to visit England.
Ended! Your memory in big cities will fade away when you watch another big city, your memory in towns lives with you forever.
Beautiful village ..l hope seen it
LIVERPOOL!
I went to school in Wiltshire American Dad mum from Whitley Bay I LOVE MY MEMORIES went back in 79-81 I Love it there!!
The UK is a jewel. We rarely acknowledge how lucky we are to live here.
It is indeed a unique jewel. I❤️ our historic & beautiful Great Britain 🇬🇧
Get that Brexit
Lucky people 😍😘,,,luv from India
@@ashagowrisankarsankar9553 and lots of love to India too. Take good care there Mr Sankar sir.
@@connoroleary591 🤗🤗🙏🙏 god bless you
These beautiful architectures must be extremely difficult and costly to maintain. But I'm so glad that they're preserved. So we can enjoy the beautiful countryside view now.
England is so beautiful... please fight to keep it that way, don't turn into a giant strip mall
Hi, how are you ?
@@naellechelme2949 hi how are you doing
@@rikcevlogs6414I'm fine thank you, I'm French and I live in France and you?
Tell that to the liberal politicians who keep accepting refugees into England
Very true.
England is so beautiful.
England is beautiful from one into the other otherEngland is just lovely from one into the other
From one end to the other
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I'm through and through American but my roots and ancestry are very much British and I've always felt a deep longing to visit one day!
@tecdessus ooooh I hope you will visit it one day
Hurry---it's changing fast
@@MrDaiseymayHow is it changing fast?? Lols
West England is so beautiful that there are no words to describe it 💜.
I'd like to visit it during the coming years.
I'm sudhakar from india but England is a great city
@@sudhakarmathe5172I love England city
The English have a beautiful country .They have written a lot of stories and poetry about it and spread it wherever they went.And so the people from far of lands who read about it , come to take a trip down nostalgia lane. It seems all so familiar , after all we have been brought upon it .
I agree, although people may hate the british for things they did I love their nation, history, and writers!
Awesome comments! Makes me proud!
AnSonn xtv pⁿ
AnSonn xtv I do agree with you as I studied Classical English literature many years ago. And this video reminds of it. I might go back to the library to read it again.
Yes Rob, having an Empire for centuries and conquering many lands, does tend to ruffle a few feathers!
I was blessed to travel and see the beautiful countrysides of England. Two hours by bus from London going to the twon of Shakespeare, passing the rolling terrains in Cotswold until we reached our final destination, The Stonehenge. Grateful for my kind sister who toured us to experience seeing beautiful places in the world.
You mean the town of Stratford-Upon-Avon. Shakespeare's home village.
Beautiful England, someday America will stand with you again. Hang on, great friend.
John Marcovecchio i hope so
Well I love usa
Thanks John! Best wishes from Devon, England.
John Marcovecchio We aren't that bothered either way, but thanks for the sentiment.
Just heard the recent news about Mr. Steve's cancer diagnosis. Wishing him great medical care and lots of strength and rest, and hopefully a speedy recovery. I have enjoyed his travel shows for the past 20 years!
The man is an icon of travel and culture. May he recover to his fullest.
The Glory,culture,traditions at its height.
Really amazing to see West England the way it is.
I am nostalgic now...
@Jahangir Bapari Although when British wool trade was at its peak I don't think we really had much of an empire, did we?
Jahangir Bapari - the British colonial years were in the late 16th and early 18th centuries
I was blessed to spend 20 years living in the West of England. Although I now enjoy the stunning beauty of North Wales, I still miss the gentle, rolling country and the magnificent heights of Dartmoor.
Glastonbury is full of people in fancy dress!
Hi, how are you ?
Without a doubt the English heritage and the richest culture are completely relevant and prominent for the entire WORLD , for example English time , or tea time , in my country we used to English tea four o'clock , I'm learning this marvelous language and his history , I appreciate this great country greetings from Bolivia
Thank you Martin for your kind comments. I really love where i live. I live in Plymouth England which is south west England about a 2 hour 30 minute drive from these places I would love to visit Bolivia I think South America is beautiful also
Greeting to Bolivia from England. Your country is also beautiful and extremely diverse i hope to visit again some time
FOUR O'CLOCK
COCA TIME.
Aoa hv r u
T. P. M.
it literally gives me goosebumps to look at all these meadows and ancient buildings, and the Wells Cathedral made me gasp in awe. oh, how i love England and how i wish i could visit it and see these beautiful places with my own eyes. thank you for the video! i can never resist a little virtual city tour :)
I would definitely love to visit such a surreal place in my life. England is love at first sight..It's an incredible place to explore.
love you England!!!
Love you back 🏴
What a beautiful place and its history. My wife and i have been watching your shows on PBS for a very long time.
By watching your artful video we feel that we are actually there.
Thank you Mr. Steves for your presentation for so many years.
Your words "keep travelling"
God bless you and your team.
Your comment is amazing and I love it, can we be friends if you don’t mind?
😂
♡England is so beautiful, I have a nostalgic feeling coz I love the culture I blend in. Long live England♡
Hello
Respect
Ever since I watched keeping up appearances series I’ve been fascinated with the views and sceneries of England countryside. Im a nurse and I’m preparing my application for NHS, praying I can work and stay there soon.
Glastonbury, Connecticut
I’m curious if your dream came true
@@dittohead7044 its still a dream 😿
I live in Central America now but spent the best part of 50 years in the West of England. So beautiful. This made be a little homesick haha
Thank you Rick Steves. I wish to visit England and Scotland some time in life...Even if I could not visit the remaining world I won't mind. Beautiful countries and most sensible beautiful people...! Cultural capital of the world.
Go to France its better and cheaper so expensive here..
I wake up every morning thanking God that I was born an Englishman.
It’s all there in Blake’s poetry, ‘England’s green and pleasant land’. The English countryside in the summer is an absolute dream.
The good thing about England is that even if you’re a city dweller like myself, you’re never more than a 10 minute drive from the countryside.
I wouldn’t swap who I am or where I’m from for anything.
Lol
boo colonizer
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He Walked On these Ancient shores AMEN.
You'd better hope after centuries of destroying lands and societies of other people across the world. Centuries of violence and depleting the resources of other nations has come to this. All that bloodshed so you pale people can drink your beer and sleep in your lodges without worry. Rubbish.
I grew up in Shropshire (West Midlands of England). This video felt like such a refresh for me, as I’m halfway through many undergrad degree in the city. I shall remind myself in the Summer when I am home to appreciate the beauty of this country.
When I am talking to my students I say something good about England. Its history, its people and amazing places. It's hard to be so far away with this love inside.
Thank you for your kind regards.
It's hard to not have you living as a brit in England. I pray you will come and live with us sooner than later:)
I was born and bred in England.... And believe me you aren't missing nothing. The people've gone worse now everywhere. Stay put.
@@bornfree8677 I'm só Sorry tô hear that. Oh My..what happened?
@@bornfree8677 it’s loveLy here in south England
Goes to show how young America truly is. We don't have structures let alone entire communities as old as England or Europe as a whole for that matter. It's truly breath taking.
Jay Fermin ; the same for us in Australia. But we are even younger than the USA, with very little to remind us of Old @World. I t could be a blessing for us, but weak, incompetent leaders have destroyed any hope of that. We are an additional state to the American state. Before the second part of WW, we were a little Britain, but jumped ship after the war to US, as we all grovelled for parts of the spoil.
But, might’ve.
There are Native american structures which can be found in the south west.
@There is no Left or Right if you lived here and you could see what a rat hole this place is you would not be so proud of it. You would be more proud of Nigeria or the starvation you caused in India then you would be of the United States
because maybe they get torn down? stripped from memory...dismantled and moved elsewhere?
So proud of the beautiful landscapes of west of England🏴
Many years ago(the early 80's) I got to lay down on the sacrifice stone in the middle of the circle of Stonehenge while a guide took my photo. There was no museum. Just one small guide shack back then. I pitched my tent just across the road between the two burial mounds.
I miss England so very much. This brings tears to my eyes.
Some of the best times of my life were roaming through Europe with my bicycle and backpack. I did that for nearly 25 years from the early 70's through the late 80's. After being in a bad car wreck,I am now in a power chair,so I cant do that anymore.
Are you currently living in the States?
What lovely memories you must have. You got to live a wonderful experience that many won't. How fortunate you were.
@@sarahwhyld5596 I been totally blessed and protected. If he hadnt I'd have been dead so many times. lol.God led me to some pretty rough and amazing places and situations. Had he not grabbed me by the tail,I'd not have made it this far. XD
Beautiful old towns and buildings, with so much history. Thanks for showing us these wonderful places in England.
England has a truely amazing and rich history and culture
It's like a fairytale in real life! Thank you Rick Steves for bringing us along. Hopefully the pandemic will soon be a faded memory and we/I can see this lovely place with my own eyes.
It was one years ago
I am from India but all of your travelling videos are so calming in nature, European places, with old European music and culture people without their smart phones and making reels all over the places, pretty cool
my husband is from England... he hasnt been back since 2000, but since I am American and have never met his family, we have planned a trip in March of this year... I cant wait!
You'll hate it and it'll be a huge disappointment
Its march
@@laxmishalini7847 and? its also 5:15am.... whats your point?
@@kimhaddon1270 I think she wanted to know how it went? xD
@@kimhaddon1270 No need to be so rude
A programme like this makes me feel nostalgic for the 1950's and 60's, when life was less fraught with complications, pressures, and uncertainty. Maybe they had their own problems, but this sort of programme reminds me to look for the things that are much more special, even today?
Weirdly nostalgia can have rose-colored glasses. TV doesn’t help. People have always had problems, 50’s & 60’s absolutely tied for top of the list irl.
Hi, how are you ?
Heck yes.
I toured multiples small cities, it was the best days of my life, God Bless England!
AMEN.
Nothing like taking a long hike through the countryside only to stumble into a cozy village pub for a cider.
@@dicksdiggers
Even if you don't stumble in
you will certainly stumble out.
Being an Ex Londoner, have visited Stonehenge a number of times, love it... last visit was in the 1970s, back then one was allowed to stand right up against the huge stones, I have a photograph of myself doing it.. So many *stones* can be located around British Isles. I am now a resident of New Zealand. Nothing like the real Stonehenge, as locally here in Wairarapa they have a Stonehenge, enough said! Nothing like the real Stonehenge! Wonderful... England has so much to share with the tourists, old buildings...lovely countryside and great Cities/ Villages... no place like home!
Coz of TH-cam we were able to see different parts of the world beautiful places which are dreams for the people like us to visit.
I am African American, but, my Great Grandfather is completely Irish. I am a U S Army Retired (1982 - 2005) Iraq War Veteran. I've been to Germany on a vacation by myself. Had a wonderful time. Would love to travel to the UK. My DNA heritage includes: British, Irish, French & German. How ironic! This is my 1st time viewing Mr Rick's video and I am absolutely in awe! I subscribed and will continue to travel along these beautiful countries until I decide to travel in person again. Wonderfully done video. The elder gentleman at the beer mill sounds like my grandfather! 😌. Peace & Blessings Mr Rick 💯
Please come ASAP. I you love (and respect) England - England will love YOU !
If only 'certain' other people would realise that simple fact..................(rather than change everything to suit THEM).
God bless you Danielle, Iraq eh, - you may have fought alongside our lads over there, Americans are well respected over here, and you will be made welcome, after all you are our cousins from over the pond!!
Same with us BRITS as well our heritage is IRISH,FRENCH,NORSE,GERMAN and of course ROMAN
The reason why I love GB so much! They are good at preserving their history 💖
My dream place to be one day i will visit this amazing place
...good at preserving their history while destroying the history of other nations, Africa to be exact.
So does every other country preserve there history..
England is my soul & Childhood dream.
On the top of my visit list after I get over this little brain cancer problem. 😄
I wish you all the best.
God bless and all the best to you
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best wishes
The grasses, bushes, walk ways, path ways, houses, chimneys, windows, doors, steps, stairs, stoomps, And ramps look all well made
everywhere you look is a desktop wallpaper o.O
Picturesque!
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Most of the UK doesnt look like this
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You have to like this guy. I live in Southern England and love our beautiful old villages and towns. There is nowhere like them on Earth.
Omg it's so BEAUTIFUL!!! The air looks so clean and fresh i can imagine it's sweet fresh smell!!!
Love how English people have maintained its beautiful, clean and untouched nature and surroundings!!! Wow I give this 3 thumbs up👍👍👍😍❤
It IS THE AIR IS WONDERFUL!! GETTING OFF THE PLANE YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE 💕🌺💫✌️
Great villages of England, very very beautiful, lively and charming.
They certainly are, very soothing too👍🌻Merry Christmas🌲
What a beautiful place and its history. My wife and i have been watching your shows on PBS for a very long time.
By watching your artful video we feel that we are actually there.
Thank you Mr. Steves for your presentation for so many years.
Your words "keep travelling"
God bless you and your team.
Who else from philippines wants to live here..me hope someday..this place is like a heaven on earth..😍
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When I was in hospital after a heart attack the doctor who operated on me (Roberto) was from the Philippines and I owe him my life. Just saying.
Philippin is better than england
England is so beautiful . I wish to visit their churches and even wanna live. It feels like you're in paradise 💚
No "paradise" here believe me. It's full of hate.
No it’s not
Ben lee. Looks like you’re living in the wrong part of England, in fact it sounds like you’re living in Scotland, as that’s the only place in the uk where hate exists
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Such a warm, prosperous, and beautiful island 🇬🇧 I am so grateful we have great technology to preserve our ancestors legacy
Great your words Sir. Es una bella tierra
It's nice that the quiet nature of the place has been somewhat preserved. Good contrast, makes for a good reason to see the culture in the country side vs spending all your time as a tourist in the city.
As a kid i always thought wow tolkien's imagination is astounding! How did he manage to dream all that up! Then i visited britain and was like: oh... so he just basically wrote down what he saw
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One day I will know this country.
@Mo Neta must HAVE BEEN very young. Excuse me if the wording was unclear.
The Orcs are all in the cities, fighting outside the pubs...honest!😉
Most of Tolkien's inspiration for his landscapes and landmarks were drawn from his home city of Birmingham.
I love these beautiful natural places,england is a awesome country🤩
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This is weird, but in this horrible 2020, your show is such a comfort to me. Thank you
Agreed
Same here
I was watching him and Bob Ross every night on Create TV all of the beginning of the pandemic of early 2020, when I had no wifi. It was awesome.😌
The nostalgia from a one night in such town will never fade.
This is so beautiful. Would be great to be here, to see this beauty in real life. I've always loved England, since when I was a kid.
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I never tire of seeing this video no matter how many times I’ve seen it. Brings back lovely memories of my only trip to England!
Dang if I live here I would feel like I’m in a Jane Austen’s book
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OmG I searched for this to feel that.. jane austen books😭😭😭
sadly no more, it is becoming more like north korea, but that seems to be everywhere now
I love the way the English preserve their history! Great video.
Very grateful I visited West England in 1977. Fond memories of Glastonbury and Wells.
Isn't this where the Princess of Wales is from?
Am so in love with the beautiful English countryside, especially their fairytale cottages....my eyes just hungrily soaked in every detail of this charming video. Loved the way the host's commentary wasn't intrusive, just the right blend of knowing when to speak and how much to speak! Someday, I am going to visit this paradise with my family
You are more than welcome
And you'll find out it ain't no paradise..