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Phoenix Rising: A love letter to Sky Blues
It's 10 years since thousands of Sky Blues supporters gathered in a space blasted open in the medieval heart of Coventry by the Blitz bombing raids of November 14-15, 1940, to protest against the systematic destruction of their football club by its hedge-fund owners, SISU.
The slide to the edge of oblivion would continue until Mark Robins returned to the club and gradually kick-started a revival that’s been remarkable to witness, and thrilling to ride.
Ten years on... well, you need to be a part of it (or emotionally attached to people who are) to truly understand the heady feeling ahead of the new Championship season.
Phoenix Rising is part love letter to Coventry and its history, part S...
The slide to the edge of oblivion would continue until Mark Robins returned to the club and gradually kick-started a revival that’s been remarkable to witness, and thrilling to ride.
Ten years on... well, you need to be a part of it (or emotionally attached to people who are) to truly understand the heady feeling ahead of the new Championship season.
Phoenix Rising is part love letter to Coventry and its history, part S...
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Ardents: The remarkable men of F184
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At 2300Z on Thursday, May 20, 1982, the 200 men of HMS Ardent were called to Actions Stations as the Type 21 Royal Navy frigate closed on the Falkland Islands. Within 20 hours, 22 of them would be dead, another 30 wounded. For every one of them, there’s a story. For each of their loved ones, there’s another. This is just one more, a Falklands War 40th anniversary commemoration of the spirit of ...
The Battle of Gheluvelt: The day the Worcesters saved civilisation (illustrated edition)
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On Saturday, October 31, 1914, the 2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment were given orders to attack the German Army at Gheluvelt. They knew they were the last throw of the dice, the last hope of King and Country. If they failed, the enemy would march six miles up the Menin Road to Ypres, then another 30 to the English Channel, The war would have been lost. Invasion next. A total of 357 Worcest...
The Battle of Gheluvelt: The day the Worcesters saved civilisation (audio edition)
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On Saturday, October 31, 1914, the 2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment were given orders to attack the German Army at Gheluvelt. They knew they were the last throw of the dice, the last hope of King and Country. If they failed, the enemy would march six miles up the Menin Road to Ypres, then another 30 to the English Channel, The war would have been lost. Invasion next. A total of 357 Worcest...
You know, it is tragic all that we lost during the blitz - not only the people, but the architecture and the destruction of our visible history, replaced by sad monoliths of concrete and glass
Even more tragic is what you see survived the blitz only for the council to then pull it down in the 50s & 60s
@@newuk26 it's outrageous - did people protest this at the time?
Not convinced by the coffa’s tree angle. Especially since finding out that the city was well known for its convents, which were also known as ‘covens’ and the old English word ‘tre’ means a homestead, farm or hamlet. So putting the two together would effectively give coven-tre. Making it easy to see how this could become Coventry over time. Just an opinion and there’s no documented evidence to prove either theory but the convent part is proven, unlike the existence of Coffa, so I just think the coven-tre theory is the more likely origin.
Have a rest
@@carloakley5367 thanks Carl. You can have one once you’ve tidied your kitchen and put that Henry away 😀
There is a theory that Coventry is Roman in origin. Coventry Castle was meant to be Norman, but we know the shape of it was more like a Roman fort. Roman market towns were called Venta's. The Romans would incorporate the local Celt tribes names into their towns. These were the Cornovii. So you would then have a town called Cornoviiventa. Which would then over the centuries get shortened to Coventa, and eventually evolve into Coventry
Good to see you establish yourselves again, from a Tranmere Rovers supporter
Lovely video, Lovely fans especially our Mozzy.We are the best football club in the world 🌎 💙 and we are one big SKY BLUE FAMILY ❤ Nobody will beat us ,or lower us ever again 💙. Doug King is our saviour 💙 and Sir Mark we all love ❤ you.🎉🎉
Lovely memories of the City l was born in, at the beginning of the war!
Obviously you're a bit young for this to apply to, but its getting incredibly rare now to find anyone who remembers pre war Coventry. I was born in the 80s so have no idea, but I had a great Aunt who grew up by Courtaulds in the 20s & 30s. She had a near photographic memory of what the city was once like. I found that fascinating to hear how it used to be
top video. PUSB CTID 🐘🩵
Fantastic video, great seeing so many familiar faces looking forward to seeing champion footage this season 😊
Great watch
Great build up to what will hopefully be an amazing season!
Amazing men and an amazing story. BZ
@@harrypalmer6228 Remarkable and humble. BZ.
RIP Lads
Well done guys a brilliant memory ,play hard ,drink hard, fight hard, proud of you guys. Cheers Bill Stacey ex TAs ape .Ps “always look on the bright side of life”
Thanks, Bill. The Thin Grey Line was full of guys like the Ardents.
A very touching production, which will keep the memory of the Ardents fresh. I left the Coventry some months before the War.
Thanks for taking the time to watch. I hope the story of the Ardents also represents those of the other gallant ships of the Thin Grey Line, like the Coventry, Sheffield, Glamorgan, Argonaut, and Antelope.
I’m proud to say that i have lived in Worcester all my life & now live by Gheluvelt Park (a park that was dedicated to all who fought at the battle) to which i often visit the Park and the Memorial.
Knocker was my class leader in Part 2 at Sultan. He was known as 'Snowy' then. Superb bloke, great fun and brilliant to be in the presence of. I was shocked and gutted when I learned he had fallen.
I never knew Knocker, but you've summed him up in pretty much the same way as all his Ardent shipmates remember him.
What a brilliant film and also an excellent book. My dad served on the Antrim during the Falklands Conflict and I served in the navy for 12 years. I've always had an interest in the Falklands and this helped bring it to life.
Thanks for those kind comments. I'm not sure either the film or the book could ever adequately do justice to the courage and professionalism of the Ardents.
My mate was the LMA on the Ardent that day, he and his Dr survived, last saw him last year when I was across from Australia 🇦🇺,
Rob's a top bloke, David. Thanks for taking the time to respond.
@@MarkHiggitt spoke to him on the 21st, do every year, he's fine was off to a service at 1830. Yes, top bloke shared many a beer with him being LMA's, he was the class in front of me at Ganges and Haslar, both did our 22 year., The Dr was the PMO on the Fearless when I was the Chief MA, 92 - 94.. small world even smaller branch
Well done you old salts. The land battles could not have succeeded - without your dedication offshore. You have more than done ' your bit ' Stand down - ffs
Stephen White was from Stanhope Co. Durham, 6 miles from me.
Your all very Brave . Duty done .... This has been a real testament to what happened down South .. My Dad Served on Arrow , and previously in 1981 HMS Sheffield. Thanks for Sharing this video.
You're very welcome, Simon. The entire Thin Grey Line did its duty down South. If circumstances had been different, it might have been Arrow on the gunline that day. Instead, her history's forever connected with the Sheffield.
brave brave men. everyone a hero
hi on 1hr 26 mins is the Mt Campito memorial.In 1985 whilst on Diligence I went ashore to get a suitable rock and mounted on it the ships plaques of Ardent and Antelope then assisted on getting the memorial constructed RIP those lost and departed since.
From all I've learned, over the years, it's clear that the Type 21 memorial at Campito is such an important place for Ardents to pause and reflect on their pilgrimages. Many have felt the weight of the events of May 21, 1982, and the years since, lifted in that special spot. Thanks for taking the time to add your personal connection.
I served on HMS Glamorgan during The Falklands. I remember the day Ardent was hit. Little did I realise that we too would be hit a couple of weeks later. I have read the book. Excellent read.
Thanks for the kind comments, buddy. Glamorgan played a key part in bringing the war to its close, so you're up there with the Ardents... and, of course, know what it is to lose so many of your shipmates. Huge respect to you all.
@@MarkHiggitt Thanks. Normally when I comment on Falklands related videos, I get trolls and keyboard warriors commenting on a subject they know F all about. I invited one Scouse git , to come to our reunion, and voice his opinion. Needless to say, he never replied. No offence to Scousers , just this one.
A very poignant film ...i was a baby medic aboard Canberra that day ....and held Ken's arm in position when the surgery was performed on his hand ....never forgotten. Bumped into Steve Alves who was a junior seaman in my class at Raleigh a couple of years earlier...what a place to have a reunion ....well done Ardents ...ordinary sailors ordinary heroes
Thanks for taking the time to watch the doc, and for adding your memories, Kieran. You're among the heroes, in my eyes.
Thank you, John. A response like that from someone with your background and experience means a great deal.
Thank you so much for making this film happen. Such a terrific tribute to so many brave and gallant men - God Bless you all - Heroes every one of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Veteran Warrant Officer - 32 years service
my friend, i'm in 😢tears, joined up in early '90.....many friends were there😔we'll be good in tough moments, gott talk🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Thanks for those very kind comments, Jennifer. They're much appreciated.
Wow! What a fine tribute to the Ardent and those who were lost. They certainly weren’t forgotten. I had never heard of this ship or about this day in the history. I found it very sad to watch at times but also fully gleaned the amazing camaraderie you guys had formed while on this ship and afterwards. This was also just after watching another documentary about a ship who was in every way had quite the opposite atmosphere than you. And with this, nearly as many men that y’all lost during your battle was about how many of their men survived (around 900 were lost). Every one of you are hero’s and certainly helped change the course of history. I’m really sorry that y’all had to experience people looking down on you afterwards simply because the Ardent sank. Hopefully that mentality has changed now in your area, or at least after watching this it will. God bless you all. Love from the USA 🇺🇸❤🫡
This a lovely tribute. What a lad he must have been.
Thanks, Stewart. That's much appreciated.
Thank you all for putting this together. Still amazed all 4 of us made it off the Seacat Deck. A mix of emotions. Always remembered, never forgotten. The White Ensign flies proudly in Florida.
Thanks, Kevin. Your response explains why it was important not to let the 40th anniversary pass without marking your remarkable achievement and sacrifice.
@@MarkHiggitt Mark, I cant speak for others, but to me you will always be thought of as an "Ardent", one of the crew.
@@kevinmacdonald9827 Thanks, that means a lot. I'd regard that as an honour. Mind you, based on my dismal day in the DRIU during research, I don't think I would have cut the mustard, somehow.
Nicely done Mark and Richie. Just been able to watch this. Happy/sad memories from a long time ago and far away.
Thanks, Rob. That means a lot.
After reading the book HMS Ardent ‘Through Fire & Water’ found this moving tribute. Adds faces and voices to some of the crew members I have read about. Brings the book to life and strengthens its feeling of courage,pride and loss as your ship took a right hammering sacrificing itself to save others . Also listening to the interviews it reminded me of my Dad who was Royal Navy but has ‘crossed the bar’ as the matelots say. Thanks.
Thanks, Mike. They are remarkable men and remarkable families, and so typical of the other men I'm honoured to know who served in the Falklands War.
@@MarkHiggitt I was 12 at the time of the Falklands and my fascination with that conflict continues to this day. I like that you also tell the stories of the familes at home. My Dad arrived in the TEZ around the same time as the Coventry was sunk and remember hearing the news before the ship had been named and the feeling of not knowing. Next read ‘17, The death and life of private Jason Burt’. (The same age as my youngest son now).
@user-vk2zd6zp9u Mike, I stumbled on Jason's story while chatting to a member of the ship's company at an Ardent Remembrance Service, one May. He'd recently on a Falklands pilgrimmage and met a 3 Para veteran in Stanley, doing the same thing, and about to head off to Mount Longdon to pay his respects. Once you hear those kind of stories, they're impossible to forget. I hope you take as much from '17' as you have from TFAW.
My grandfather was one of them.
With the 2nd Worcestershire restablishing the British line, this action effectively stopped the war of movement on the Western Front, leading to the onset of static trench warfare. Open movement would not happen again until the German Spring Offensive of 1918.
indeed they did well... ably assisted by and covered by a guerilla unit for want of a better way of describing the unit ran by John Dopping Boyd of Letterenny whose story is here: www.writingsinrhyme.com/index.php/this-far-and-no-farther/
Brave men.. never to be forgotten.