I'm delighted to say that I've been to both these wonderful places without having a clue that they were in fact two of Britain's smallest towns. Although my Colchester/Essex girlfriend would laugh at you (as she does at me) for pronouncing Manningtree literally; MAN-ing-tree. Round there they say something like 'Man't-ree'.. letters can't do it justice. 😂
Fordwich had a roman harbor there too/remanins of still there in a back garden also the Hanseatic league had a presance there too 13/1400c some lakes behind the town are great fishing and for walks lots of mayflies etc nice area
Largely, towns are the successors of medieval boroughs, made by the grant of a royal charter, allowing markets and hiring fairs. For a long time they had some privileges that made them somewhat autonomous of the county structure, own MPs, etc. Since the 1972 local government reorganisation, it's essentially a courtesy title, with village parish councils, town councils having the same, very limited responsibities, unless the town or borough council, as per, say, Reading, had a big enough population to effectively become a district council, and subsequently unitary authority, in its own right
@@stevestannard6004 Born, bred and still living in a town, formerly borough, oldest surviving charter granted by Henry II in 1155, nominally in thanks for the local garison's support of his mother, the Empress Matilda during The Anarchy. Still has the pre conquest Anglo Saxon burgh defences, made later use by the Normans. Population is less 12,000. There's not a lot of concrete
Each of these towns claims its record by the trick of confining the name and town status to the oldest part of the town even though it has grown since it was granted a town charter. In all but name, Sturry is most of Fordwich and Lawford is most of Manningtree. London is in a similar situation with regard to its city status, except that nobody pretends that none of it except the Square Mile is London.
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What a lovely tour! Thank you. There is still so much of our beautiful country that I still have to visit.
Hi Alex. I enjoyed your video. It came across very well. Thanks for the information.
That's kind of you to say, thank you!
Great video as usual Alex, many thanks.
Cheers, I appreciate it!
Great video Alex, my vote is for Fordwich on the basis of population.
Cheers! Yeah, Fordwich does feel smaller somehow.
Excellent video as always. Very informative and entertaining, keep up the great work.
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Terrific fun as usual Alex.
No problem, always grateful for the support! :)
I would never have guessed that camping inside churches was a thing.
Never done Champing myself, but it looks intriguing.
I'm delighted to say that I've been to both these wonderful places without having a clue that they were in fact two of Britain's smallest towns. Although my Colchester/Essex girlfriend would laugh at you (as she does at me) for pronouncing Manningtree literally; MAN-ing-tree. Round there they say something like 'Man't-ree'.. letters can't do it justice. 😂
Ah, a local pronunciation for local people, I suppose!
Kia Ora from New Zealand..I love your videos thankyou!! fm a Suffolk English Rose 🌹 ✨️
Thanks for the kind words!
You should have a look at Newport in Pembrokeshire . It has a mayor and burgesses
Indeed, lots of potential subjects in Pembrokeshire: St Davids, Ramsey Island, Henry VII etc.
You did not mention the ducking stool which is located at the end of the town hall.
Fascinating
Fordwich had a roman harbor there too/remanins of still there in a back garden also the Hanseatic league had a presance there too 13/1400c some lakes behind the town are great fishing and for walks lots of mayflies etc nice area
Thanks!
Thanks, Dianne. Much appreciated! :)
What about fordwich in kent population 381
Question , what’s the difference between a village and a town ?
Largely, towns are the successors of medieval boroughs, made by the grant of a royal charter, allowing markets and hiring fairs. For a long time they had some privileges that made them somewhat autonomous of the county structure, own MPs, etc. Since the 1972 local government reorganisation, it's essentially a courtesy title, with village parish councils, town councils having the same, very limited responsibities, unless the town or borough council, as per, say, Reading, had a big enough population to effectively become a district council, and subsequently unitary authority, in its own right
I'd say the amount of uninterrupted concrete.
@@stevestannard6004 Born, bred and still living in a town, formerly borough, oldest surviving charter granted by Henry II in 1155, nominally in thanks for the local garison's support of his mother, the Empress Matilda during The Anarchy. Still has the pre conquest Anglo Saxon burgh defences, made later use by the Normans. Population is less 12,000. There's not a lot of concrete
@@peterbradburn9115 I was being deliberately anti concrete. I supported King Stephen during the Anarchy.
@@peterbradburn9115. Could you explain what a hamlet is .
Each of these towns claims its record by the trick of confining the name and town status to the oldest part of the town even though it has grown since it was granted a town charter. In all but name, Sturry is most of Fordwich and Lawford is most of Manningtree. London is in a similar situation with regard to its city status, except that nobody pretends that none of it except the Square Mile is London.
What about Winchelsea?
I'm considering booking next year's holiday there.
@@stevestannard6004 Make sure you go to Rye... which as it's just up the road you no doubt will... wonderful place too.
@@sunnyjim1355 yep been there. I remember the haunted Mermaid Inn.
@@sunnyjim1355 Mapp and Lucia 💕
Did you mention the ugly part of this idyllic walk that backs onto the council estate with all the accompanying graffiti and litter?
How about doing videos on Britain's smallest city, Britain's biggest village, Britain's biggest town not to have city status, and Britain's biggest town never to have bid for city status?
All good ideas, thanks.
Sorry, I see you have 👌