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  • @saevori4896
    @saevori4896 4 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    These two old people had more taste than almost all the younger couples on this show. Wowww, so tastefully designed, furnished and decorated,

    • @heribertfassbender5759
      @heribertfassbender5759 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      furniture is just awful, super cheap walmart-vibes I'm getting. Building structure is nice, but the interior is just horrible.

    • @JC-XL
      @JC-XL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Great restoration indeed.

  • @seanmcguire7974
    @seanmcguire7974 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    So happy for this couple. They are a great inspiration for who I'd like to be at that age

  • @kathy888
    @kathy888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Think this is the most stunning restoration, such a solid building, love how they kept the old stonework inside, which is unusual, and such tasteful architectural design. Lovely.

  • @vanessaswindell499
    @vanessaswindell499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Thank you for giving us a video where the background music doesn't drown out the conversations! Wonderful story and wonderful couple who took on this project.

    • @localman12
      @localman12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree, I often can't hear George when the music is so loud.

    • @jcny11
      @jcny11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They sometimes do that to get around copyright issues. It’s annoying but otherwise TH-cam would take it down

  • @nouvalari
    @nouvalari 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Fabulous homage to heritage. One of the many things that we should all be proud of and proof that a little snow on the roof does not mean the fire has gone out. Wonderful.

  • @frederiquevaudour6409
    @frederiquevaudour6409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Fabulous, one of the most beautiful restoration ever seen ! So clerverly thought, prepared and built. And What a lovely couple ! Very respectul and they really love this building!

    • @nilye6309
      @nilye6309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Really almost fall in love of this wonderful couple ! Just admiring their energy to start such an ambitious project ! Chapeau 👏

  • @pippapowling2306
    @pippapowling2306 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just beautiful!!! I'll quote George's last comments "the fantastically brave steps you've taken to restore it"... 'Nuf said ❤

  • @refiii9499
    @refiii9499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’ve made up my mind I’m moving to the English countryside and taking in one of these projects! These old buildings are absolutely stunning!

  • @nancyn347
    @nancyn347 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this show! I'm learning so much about British architecture and history. Thank you for the upload.

  • @MatthewCyUK
    @MatthewCyUK 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Masterful. Beautifully done - by a man who knows his onions about the railways.

  • @valiantsfelinesmccarty6678
    @valiantsfelinesmccarty6678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To love something so much that not only do you save the railway line that ends up Servicing your nation but you end up saving a piece of its physical history these are two very beautiful people I hope they are able to enjoy that place for a long time.

  • @paisley293
    @paisley293 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic couple! This is the stuff that Britain is made of. Loved it!

  • @TraciBinIT
    @TraciBinIT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I fell in love with this couple the moment Pat said she wanted it to be modern with lots of glass. How wonderful to be able to watch!😍

  • @mayradell3953
    @mayradell3953 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    George You have illustrated this project with so much love and care for the restaurators and what a beautiful job they have done to bring this building to a true jewel of a home. Thank you and love to you. Please keep on doing what you do for the buildings, the people and for documenting history in such beautiful way.

  • @CoffeeBlack1989
    @CoffeeBlack1989 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for not having the background music over the people speaking my favorite video so far

    • @derekstocker6661
      @derekstocker6661 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very well said, so many of these interesting video's totally ruined by overloud "music".

  • @susanharris5926
    @susanharris5926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favorite restoration so far. Beautifully done.

  • @taylorfausett177
    @taylorfausett177 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So beautiful! I love the periwinkle staircase! Great choice. ❤️

  • @kimclarke5018
    @kimclarke5018 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another just fabulous building wonderfully restored. Such a pleasure to watch these restorations. Actually would love to live in UK or France to find a project house. The bring back to life something that deserves to live on, ah such a dream.....

  • @moinulislam2335
    @moinulislam2335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is one of my all time favourite restorations I have ever seen.

  • @larrymarx3405
    @larrymarx3405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Watching all your phenomenal videos about water towers, I come up with the same question. Why in the world would seniors take on such a difficult job of restoration and be able to climb so many steps. What will happen down the road when they cannot navigate them? I love the investigation to the history of these structures. Keep up the great work

    • @carlotta4th
      @carlotta4th ปีที่แล้ว

      They can enjoy it now and buy a stairless place instead when that time comes.

    • @NancyEly
      @NancyEly ปีที่แล้ว

      I think they restored it because he is so keen to preserve the history and legacy of the railroad. He even says so at the end. Perhaps someday the structure could be turned into a museum that tells the story of the building and survival of the railroad?

    • @nancyn347
      @nancyn347 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not too many steps, really. One day, they may not climb the floating stairs to go onto the rooftop, but other than that, it's kind of like a 2 story house.

  • @gailatkinson1908
    @gailatkinson1908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the restorations on this series; but I can’t help but think about my old knees on all those stairs. The owners must be in wonderful shape, as are the buildings.

  • @F-J.
    @F-J. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning. Definitely one of my favourite. They haven't done too much to the old part. It looks so welcoming. 👏👏👏Love it.

  • @amyjones8114
    @amyjones8114 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Loved this episode! Not as much stress 😄

  • @mariat3276
    @mariat3276 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely, delightful couple. Well done restoration.

  • @spunkygmahappy4778
    @spunkygmahappy4778 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my goodness, what a wonderful restoration of this lovely water tower. How lovely they had the vision to save this wonderful building

  • @jeremyallen5056
    @jeremyallen5056 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the very best home build/renovation episode
    S I’ve seen(during lockdown I’ve watched too many to count!!!!!!)

  • @refiii9499
    @refiii9499 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those folks are a couple fantastic people! So happy for their dream to come reality! Wow that rail and hotel is incredible! The craftsmanship is breathtaking. I can’t believe the rail wanted to tare it down. I’m so over big corporate. They don’t care about anything. I’m so happy to see that rail station and hotel still standing grander than anything else there! Fantastic building

  • @seanmcguire7974
    @seanmcguire7974 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful stone work. Love how there are so many stone buildings in England

  • @kellychamberlain6093
    @kellychamberlain6093 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best episode yet. Thanks

  • @dalianunez6607
    @dalianunez6607 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best restoration I have seen, all of them are beautiful don’t take wrong, each one of them are beautiful in their own Architecture 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @kellyhowe2551
    @kellyhowe2551 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Delightful and stunning with such Honor so grateful to see

  • @verabushey7089
    @verabushey7089 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the more interesting and beautiful saves.

  • @KENNEY1023
    @KENNEY1023 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    From watching this series this is one of my favorites.

  • @jmdenison
    @jmdenison 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovely job. great couple. great video. really enjoyed it

  • @devashishnarayanpandey9360
    @devashishnarayanpandey9360 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely Loved this building

  • @Tom-Lahaye
    @Tom-Lahaye 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a wonderful tasty restoration, the new blends in with the old well and isn't too obvious, at first sight it's still a railway water tower.
    I like how they turned the tank in a habitable space without altering its looks .

  • @veronicagreenaway6842
    @veronicagreenaway6842 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic job by two amazing people.

  • @pauldelcour
    @pauldelcour 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic, stuff of dreams for boys with train toys! Absolutely brilliant.

  • @r.v.portillo3058
    @r.v.portillo3058 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed this beautiful story :)

  • @alexanderbeitinger1853
    @alexanderbeitinger1853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the best restoration ever

  • @getin3949
    @getin3949 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    HE SAID FEET!!!!! I can actually relate to these dimensions

  • @adapa22
    @adapa22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful restoration!

  • @englishrose4388
    @englishrose4388 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this restoration.

  • @onelinesong4203
    @onelinesong4203 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Just finished watching..great !! But high presure the outside clean ..and you be amazed !!

  • @vandalmeida.30.09
    @vandalmeida.30.09 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredable restoration 🥂👏👏!

  • @sandraarinmah2560
    @sandraarinmah2560 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my best in the series.

  • @perlitacardenas8067
    @perlitacardenas8067 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful reno!

  • @BeALighthouse
    @BeALighthouse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What are we going to do when generations such as these brave, committed and caring people pass?

  • @annazaman9657
    @annazaman9657 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We have these water towers made by the British in my hometown. And they still provide water to the community

  • @minbannister3625
    @minbannister3625 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Grade 2 listing has destroyed more of England's buildings than the Luftwaffe ever could have hoped for.

    • @sassytbc7923
      @sassytbc7923 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      min bannister what does grade 2 mean?

    • @kimclarke5018
      @kimclarke5018 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Historic so you have to run everything by a board. Everything must be approved and mess with the historical integrity of the outside I believe.

    • @joanbell1248
      @joanbell1248 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Majority of Grade II buildings are pre 1945

  • @Coaster_Cray_Cray
    @Coaster_Cray_Cray 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been into this house once, around the time they finished renovating it. I almost forgot how it looked inside but it’s just as beautiful as I remember. I remember my sister being scared to walk up the stairs to the roof room because it looked like the stairs wasn’t supported, made me laugh

  • @judithkeating2988
    @judithkeating2988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude. You would rock Pictionary.

  • @creatifrankenstein
    @creatifrankenstein ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a structurally sound water tank would also make a really cool rooftop infinity pool on top of a small and unique 150 year-old building - a perfect rental vacation home. (An infinity pool would of course require a second pool-wall behind the first to prevent the water from running down the exterior walls of the building).

  • @ChefTosen
    @ChefTosen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    love it!

  • @carlosmiranda479
    @carlosmiranda479 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    BUEN PROYECTO FELICIDADES PRIMERA
    🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
    VEZ QUE VEO TU CANAL

  • @sandrapreston2074
    @sandrapreston2074 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love it....lucky couple

  • @simonjones7785
    @simonjones7785 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what abeautiful building

  • @shalaconballard9912
    @shalaconballard9912 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done

  • @mariansmith7694
    @mariansmith7694 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well Done

  • @Steinstra-vj7wl
    @Steinstra-vj7wl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    44.50 in this video: that beautiful view at the railway station...wow. Imagine having that.

  • @icdas7158
    @icdas7158 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly awesome

  • @garyingersoll2460
    @garyingersoll2460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    beautiful...

  • @lpalacios1
    @lpalacios1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Go right now and listen to “Driving the Last Spike” off We Can’t Dance by Genesis. Phil Collins wrote a song that captures the building of the British Railway. Great episode-love this show!

    • @charlo90952
      @charlo90952 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      "spikes" are used on North American railroads, not UK or European railways. They use bolts.

  • @rosajimenez7777
    @rosajimenez7777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    George is so smart

  • @kathybaudoin2138
    @kathybaudoin2138 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The poor lady is frustrated by the Planning Commission, but she has a glass of wine...smart lady.

  • @Davett53
    @Davett53 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic,..beautiful,........such a fun interior!

  • @shereeallen4012
    @shereeallen4012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely!

  • @matthewweymouth3770
    @matthewweymouth3770 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    IMO one the best ones

  • @GenaF
    @GenaF 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was really happy seeing this building renovated so as the couple could live in it, overlooking the village and the railway SO I was really alarmed to see the place on Google maps 360° street view. It looks horrendous now with giant capital letters saying SETTLE up on what was the beautifully painted metal surround of the water tower. There also appears to be an overly large carbuncle on the rear of the building, which is now marked as a museum.
    I don't know at this moment how long they lived in it before it's change of use although the chap did say he hoped one day it would be absorbed into the railway but I imagine those beautiful glass sided stairs had to be changed for the public flocking through, plus the stairs upto the roof. In my view, depending how long they lived there, the roof room was a waste of £50,000. The public wouldn't appreciate it. I'm going to see if I can find out some years for this project.

  • @joelnyamhete6894
    @joelnyamhete6894 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tuchembere utwu turi inspiring. Kuda zviro.... Munodadisa

  • @clairehawkes1112
    @clairehawkes1112 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely couple

  • @jacquelinegraham4036
    @jacquelinegraham4036 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    george lovely guy

  • @platinum11110
    @platinum11110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very nice couple

  • @rhondawilliams2140
    @rhondawilliams2140 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very stunning

  • @Vagabondo-fs6qu
    @Vagabondo-fs6qu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Voluntary commitment will always outshine political commitment.

  • @karlkamal2047
    @karlkamal2047 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely

  • @bosse641
    @bosse641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Soviets would be envious seeing the UK bureaucracy. Wow. ...it's so sick.

  • @refiii9499
    @refiii9499 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    20:16 George almost got a hug and kiss with that man almost tripping over his own feet lol

  • @984francis
    @984francis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think the roof room would have been better modelled after a signal box. Perhaps the officials wouldn't allow it. Mark is one of those people who rise to the top and succeed in anything they endeavour and not through cronyism either. I wonder what makes the difference? Lots of people put energy and passion into stuff but few succeed like he has, in even one thing. It's a bit intimidating. Like George's respectful enthusiasm too.

  • @bonafidetom52
    @bonafidetom52 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Couldn't help noticing you didn't broach the overall cost of the project, or perhaps I missed it. I heard 50,000 Pounds for the rooftop room but what about the rest?
    P.S. hate the blue stairs.

    • @sharong8511
      @sharong8511 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! They don’t suit the building at all.

  • @johnjohnon8767
    @johnjohnon8767 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was in Ireland in 02, there, I saw a round towering on the west coast. I dreamt of doing something like that on my land, surrounded by oak trees.

  • @loretoolate6876
    @loretoolate6876 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hola desde Chile, me gustaría que tuviera subtítulos en español para saber lo que hablas y además te sigo ya que me encanta verlo sobretodo los parajes en los cuales los matrimonios compran para remodelar. Saludos cordiales de parte de Loreto 🙋👍

  • @fredrika27
    @fredrika27 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The stairs would wear on my joints! I need an elevator or escalator!🤣🤣🤣

  • @trudifruty6078
    @trudifruty6078 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would of made a glass dome over the top so you had the whole top to be used

  • @gtk5341
    @gtk5341 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    History should have president since there are many ways to solve safely

  • @thehomeofficeproductions
    @thehomeofficeproductions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    they forgot to put in a lift

  • @glorialange6446
    @glorialange6446 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many great buildings have been lost to time and decay because the gov asks too much for the sale price and refuse to make price concessions for proper restorations?

  • @jeanhubsch4757
    @jeanhubsch4757 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These conservation officers - they want to keep everything the same but in order to survive you need to adapt and that includes things like old buildings, cars, furniture etc. Nothing will survive if it cannot be changed.

  • @joeschlotthauer840
    @joeschlotthauer840 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Would've liked to have seen a slow well defined picture of the note at 29:33...

    • @goovyme
      @goovyme 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As I can make out it says:
      This structure was engineered by ( can’t read) skill and perseverance of the undek...... dated this tenth day of may 1939(?)
      Macefield, Ridd, Wear, Spencer, Dawson
      Hope it helped :)

    • @joeschlotthauer840
      @joeschlotthauer840 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@goovyme
      Thank you...

  • @laurieleon9201
    @laurieleon9201 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love

  • @andreaandrea6716
    @andreaandrea6716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    'The local blacksmith' ... !!! Now THERE is a civilized nation!
    Bring back Arts and Crafts ... the Arts and Crafts Movement.

  • @d.e.s4432
    @d.e.s4432 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone know why, in almost all of these shows, the interior walls are cinderblock/block-built, instead of timber framed? I feel like in the US cinderblock is really industrial construction (office buildings, warehouses, dormitories) and timber framed walls are so much more common in residential interiors? Timber frame is obviously less sturdy but also much quicker to assemble.

    • @sharong8511
      @sharong8511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      D.E. S
      Maybe because wood/timber has to be imported into Great Britain?

  • @charlo90952
    @charlo90952 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    he drew an American locomotive with cow catcher. English locomotives have buffers.

  • @charlesroberts2166
    @charlesroberts2166 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Haha ... 'The Conservative Government decided that road travel should be the preferred mode of transport'. Hmmm ... yea, & look where's that has got us! smh :-(

    • @stephenobrien5909
      @stephenobrien5909 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is that a political statement? The Labour party closed more railway lines, more coal mines and steelworks than the Conservatives. And dont forget Portillo saved the line. I come from the home of the railways and up until the last election when the Tory party took Don Valley, a Labour stronghold. Doncaster

    • @charlesroberts2166
      @charlesroberts2166 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stephenobrien5909 ... No, it wasn't a political statement ... so, calm down. It was meant to be a lighthearted observation. I hate politics, & politicians, & avoid them at every opportunity.

  • @CreamCobblerFiend
    @CreamCobblerFiend 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Our society needs to start building with masonry again.

  • @sebzoc
    @sebzoc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You've already released this episode

  • @drakeorion94
    @drakeorion94 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Curious how they get the water off the roof now?

    • @br1dgewater
      @br1dgewater 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rainwater is directed to the original water outflow pipe of the tower, then to a 1,000 gallon underground tank.

  • @EDDIELANE
    @EDDIELANE 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Marcus has a superfluous vocabulary.

  • @_luckicharms
    @_luckicharms ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow 14:46 he almost burned himself

  • @jamesrivis620
    @jamesrivis620 ปีที่แล้ว

    'Mice Vanderolla' ....... hahahahahaha !!!!