This was simply wonderful. Imagine what those trees have seen and witnessed. While the whole world around them has changed they have maintained a static footing. Very moving.
Amazing. I lived in Preston Park Avenue many years ago and have never heard of 'The Preston Twins' Thank you Richard, Julia and Joseph for educating me.
Hi Richard and Julia Just to agree with another viewer's comment that the large leafed 'runner bean tree' is indeed one of the two variants of Catalpa. In 2000 I planted the 'black' variety of the same tree, in our back garden here in France. This variety produces very dark coloured leaves which soon turn green. Thanks for another interesting vlog.
I visited these Elms in 2018. I asked a lot of people where they were but they were not easy to find. On the Isle of Wight, they have planted a Lutece elm which is resistant to the disease,
Thanks for this Richard. I lived just north of the park until I was about 11 and spent many happy hours there. Apparently there are about 30 species of Elm in the park. I'm surprised the sick elm you saw is still standing as I understand it also does have Dutch Elm disease, in the summer it was to be chopped down. The twiggy thing looking like a nest is a 'Witches Broom'
What remarkable survivors. Brighton and Hove are famous for their elm trees which are protected from the beetle by the South Downs! I had a friend who lived in a road in Hove with elms growing as an avenue - we thought they were exotic such is their rarity outside of Brighton!
What a beautiful sunny day for a walk (musta been cold based on your downy coats though!)!!!🌞 That hollowed out Elm tree was fabulous.🌳 I'm sure if Julia didnt have Joseph she woulda been crawling inside to explore!😂🧚🏻♀️ I'd love for you to go back & take a walk around Preston Manor for us!!!🏰👍
I'm reasonably certain the so-called 'runner bean tree' is a species of catalpa...here on the British Columbia westcoast they are planted as ornamentals.It would be worthwhile visiting the tree in late spring when flowering, having vast numbers of waxy white flowers...
That was a great video, the last time I went , they had planted a wild flower meadow. Many years ago we had to carry hockey sticks from our school in Pelham street to play hockey in the park. It’s a beautiful park.
Thank you Richard & Julia. Lovely tree video. Its rare to see ash trees these days. To see these two veterans is a treat. As you climbed in the hollow I was reminded of a hollow Baobob tree in South Africa I'd read about. Since their trunks have huge girth it had been fitted out as a bar to serve the nearby hotel. Incidentally, at marker 3:46 you are looking at the 'keys' of an ash tree.
I wonder how those tree's came to survive the dutch elm disease? I remember as a younger (much) person back in the 1970's the incessant sound of chainsaws in the distance. Some locals called it the "Buzz saw". Now the tree's have gone and sadly too many of those locals! Sandy
If I remember rightly, the coast to the south of the Downs is shielded from the spread of the deadly fungus, which is transmitted by beetles. The prevailing winds are blowing away from the coast, so the insects don't often get over the Downs. The local authorities keep watch to deal with any infections that do break out.
That was quite interesting, it's a shame about one being cut. I do like elm trees. One of the words you used was 'circa' what does that mean? all I know is it is to do with dates in history. Well done great video 👍
This was simply wonderful. Imagine what those trees have seen and witnessed. While the whole world around them has changed they have maintained a static footing. Very moving.
Oh yes indeed - if only they could speak.
Amazing. I lived in Preston Park Avenue many years ago and have never heard of 'The Preston Twins' Thank you Richard, Julia and Joseph for educating me.
It is amazing what is on your door step that you easily miss.
Hi Richard and Julia Just to agree with another viewer's comment that the large leafed 'runner bean tree' is indeed one of the two variants of Catalpa. In 2000 I planted the 'black' variety of the same tree, in our back garden here in France. This variety produces very dark coloured leaves which soon turn green. Thanks for another interesting vlog.
They are remarkable looking trees. Thanks for watching.
I visited these Elms in 2018. I asked a lot of people where they were but they were not easy to find. On the Isle of Wight, they have planted a Lutece elm which is resistant to the disease,
I wish they had sign posted them so more people could fund them.
I found that quite moving. The oldest and one of the last of the very, very few ... Something to be cherished and respected.
Yes indeed - a very sad thing. I do hope we can get rid of the elm disease.
Thanks for this Richard. I lived just north of the park until I was about 11 and spent many happy hours there. Apparently there are about 30 species of Elm in the park. I'm surprised the sick elm you saw is still standing as I understand it also does have Dutch Elm disease, in the summer it was to be chopped down. The twiggy thing looking like a nest is a 'Witches Broom'
Oh, that is witches broom - Ihave heard f it but never knew what it was called! How amazing. Thanks, Linda.
@@RichardVobes I always learn something with your videos. Thanks from NE Ohio USA.
Excellent review. Many thanks. Have a great weekend.
Thanks Tony - you too.
I used to live in Brighton in the 80s...have fond memories of there
A lovely place.
What remarkable survivors. Brighton and Hove are famous for their elm trees which are protected from the beetle by the South Downs! I had a friend who lived in a road in Hove with elms growing as an avenue - we thought they were exotic such is their rarity outside of Brighton!
Long may they survive and all the other Elms in the area!
The elm is such an iconic tree. They gained some notoriety for suddenly dropping a limb without any warning., demolishing anything beneath.
Oops - wouldn't want to be stand below when that happens.
What a beautiful sunny day for a walk (musta been cold based on your downy coats though!)!!!🌞 That hollowed out Elm tree was fabulous.🌳 I'm sure if Julia didnt have Joseph she woulda been crawling inside to explore!😂🧚🏻♀️ I'd love for you to go back & take a walk around Preston Manor for us!!!🏰👍
It was cold, Lisa. And you are right Julia would have been inside the tree! I will go back and see if we can get back in Preston manor.
Majestic still in their twilight years...
Oh definitely
I'm reasonably certain the so-called 'runner bean tree' is a species of catalpa...here on the British Columbia westcoast they are planted as ornamentals.It would be worthwhile visiting the tree in late spring when flowering, having vast numbers of waxy white flowers...
Waxy white flowers sound lovely - I shall go and take another look in late spring - thanks for that.
Awesome find.
That was a great video, the last time I went , they had planted a wild flower meadow. Many years ago we had to carry hockey sticks from our school in Pelham street to play hockey in the park. It’s a beautiful park.
A wild life meadow is lovely.
The inside of the tree. Ooooh.
Yes
The area looks beautiful 👍🏻
It is actually a lovely park.
Excellent Vobes Video
Thanks you very much.
Little Ripley is growing fast.. :)
Yes he is - Joseph by the way.
Thank you Richard & Julia. Lovely tree video. Its rare to see ash trees these days. To see these two veterans is a treat. As you climbed in the hollow I was reminded of a hollow Baobob tree in South Africa I'd read about. Since their trunks have huge girth it had been fitted out as a bar to serve the nearby hotel.
Incidentally, at marker 3:46 you are looking at the 'keys' of an ash tree.
I wonder how those tree's came to survive the dutch elm disease? I remember as a younger (much) person back in the 1970's the incessant sound of chainsaws in the distance. Some locals called it the "Buzz saw". Now the tree's have gone and sadly too many of those locals!
Sandy
If I remember rightly, the coast to the south of the Downs is shielded from the spread of the deadly fungus, which is transmitted by beetles. The prevailing winds are blowing away from the coast, so the insects don't often get over the Downs. The local authorities keep watch to deal with any infections that do break out.
Ah yes, the old buzz saw.
'Backside of Preston Manor' might be rephrased as 'rear elevation' 😉 lol
That is a little more polite! :)
Aah - St Peter's in the Park...years ago I was christened there!
Did you make it to the Rookery?
Dave
We did!
That was quite interesting, it's a shame about one being cut. I do like elm trees. One of the words you used was 'circa' what does that mean? all I know is it is to do with dates in history. Well done great video 👍
Circa means in the rough time period of - so circa 1930, means around about then, approximately.
Is that a squirrel drey at 4:00?
Wasn't it called Ducht Elm disease?
I think it was.
I know from Google you can take a picture of the leafs or tree and Google could give you the name of the tree
This is a streetview from 2009 of the now dead(?) tree when it was massive.
goo.gl/maps/gdiTWFuLTM8Joqq8A
Thanks Martin.