The Fascinating Homes of Creative Council Tenants (Eccentric Homes Documentary) | Real Stories
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2022
- This documentary meets creative council tenants who've transformed their homes into something unique and eccentric, from a replica of the Sistine Chapel to the interior of a ship in an 11th-floor flat.
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So often you see tenants trash the places they rent. It’s refreshing to see tenants that take pride in the places they rent by caring for them and personalizing them.
Thing is, what you will find is that council tenants seem to think the property belongs to them and do things like knock walls through and embark on major renovations and modifications not grasping the property does not belong to them and they have a tenancy agreement they must abide by. They MUST return the property to it's original state it was when they moved in but most of the time when moving out they simply leave the residence in the state they turned it into and guess who foots the bill for returning it to it's original uninhabited state for the next renters? TAX PAYERS.
@@Bhodisatvas how much time do you spend with people who live in public housing
V true 👌🏼
Nice stereotyping there
@@vancityplantie5752 it’s true. I’ve lived in social housing all my life. Not all (by any means) but always some that don’t respect where they live/who they live by
This should have been titled 'Britains Most Creative' council houses. There should be a whole series of these. Saying they are weird is a bit insulting really. I am British but lived overseas my entire life and when I came back and saw this class system I was appalled, horrified and at the same time thought it hilarious. Never look down on people less fortunate than yourself.
I thought the same thing!! “Weird” is NOT the word…rather “Marvelous” in my opinion!! ❤️
I wholeheartedly agree with you. All of these people are wonderful. I'm reminded of that oft asked question " If you had a dinner party and could invite anyone....?" I would invite all of these people..although, if he felt uneasy about that, I would have a one to one dinner with the lovely gentleman who has aspergers. What fantastically creative and unique people. I love them all. ✨✨✨
This! My father grew up very poor in England and while he will judge people for other things 😉 a classist, he isn’t. And that’s what he hates about the English
I agree they are not weird just wonderful!
It's funny how some people just because they aren't fond of another person's taste deem it "weird." I agree with you, they are creative but maybe only to us.
I absolutely loved Jam and his garden, I would've loved to be his friend. What a beautiful soul. For those wondering, he lost his battle against the Housing Association and was evicted from his Preston flat and moved to London shortly thereafter. He sadly passed away at the age of 70 from cancer in 2020. If you take anything away from this video, live more like Jam. Bright, courageous, uninhibited and passionate - I'm sure his personality captured here will continue to inspire and endear him to the millions watching this documentary.
That is so tragic to hear Jam was evicted. That HO probably broke his heart. He created an environment that elevated the lives of those around him & evil people had to destroy that. That is so wrong! & very sad😢.
Oh, how sad, he had a lovely garden and seemed like such a nice person
😭😭 I'm heartbroken too hear this. Thank you letting us know. I watched this video and loved his kind, creative nature. All he wanted, after witnessing such horror, is to have a little joy and a place to create a beautiful home. People are so nasty and cruel. Why doesn't the garden shop get destroyed for selling such so called vile statues. There was nothing at all wrong with his beautiful garden, it improved the property and brought joy to a drab and depressing building. I believe we are spirits and souls having a human experience. And now I hope that Jam is finally at peace, on the other side in the most loving, peaceful place. Take care. 🎶💐🙏
Oh no that is just too sad for words. I loved him and his beautiful garden. They literally killed him by taking him away from his beautiful garden. It was bringing him and others in the community joy why remove him so cruelly.
There's an old saying - do as you would be done by. The reason is everything truly is one & connected, so everything we do to someone else we are really doing to ourself. Karma is the cause & effect that any pain we inflict on another we will have to experience at some point in our infinite existence. If this was truly understood people would be a lot nicer to each other!
Jam is absolutely delightful. Such joy for living after so much past trauma. What a great example he is. I hope they let his garden be.
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I’m hoping the same 💕
He died
@@maudmambele784 oh!
Amazing coping
These people all have one thing in common, they're all wonderful and interesting individuals.
Most talented and intelligent people are a little odd but that's what makes us so very interesting and unique. We're nowhere near boring like some people are.
Living off the government, leeches
That’s two things! 🙃🤓😅
@@Ann963 some people don't understand what they are saying most of the time or simply make no sense...
I totally agree. I would love to be friend with all of them?
I think it's a shame that the housing association wants to destroy that beautiful garden. Instead of harassing him, they should hire him to do the landscaping all over.
Different if he let everyone use the garden though but I have my doubts. It was communal land.
@@earnold1896 he doesn't look like the kind of guy who was trying to stop anyone from enjoying it - and he had it contained in front of his flat. The association just looks to have overreacted.
Yes!
Those sunflowers were to die for!🌻
I just looked it up and he got a 6 month prison sentence!!! :( for repeatedly breaching court orders and tenancy agreements etc. Makes me so sad
"All these years, I just thought I was a terrible person." All because he had undiagnosed Asperger's. God bless his heart. Almost cried at that.
Adrian's home is absolutely beautiful. His talent and workmanship is amazing and detailed. Those ceilings! And Jam was such a good kind soul, they should not have harassed him about his beautiful garden that made him and so many others so happy. Rest in peace Jam.
None of these homes were weird, they were all wonderful.💖
Rest ins peace Jam????? 😩 what???
I was blown away. Looks like a museum Omg
Nothing 'weird' about any of them. Just brilliant and creative. Fabulous individuals.
Agreed. "weird' is such a rude way to intro this. Sure, eccentric but how about talented and amazing?
What's wrong with being weird? Embrace the weird.
@@MrMojo23100 nothing's wrong with being 'weird'. Calling creative/artistic or neurodivergent people weird is rude
They clearly are scamming the system... and its only the working class who pays their wages...
American viewpoint which 99% of the time are ridiculous
An array of such unique people with beautiful hearts. It's sad to know they are considered outcasts. I think we would live in a better world if we all nurtured what brings us happiness or peace or whatever it is we seek and celebrated each other's uniqueness
Most people are too constraint to even explore their unique self.
agreed!! very well said!
Sandi my lovely I could not agree with you more. And, I'd like to celebrate your beautiful comment too!
Hooray for Sandi, and a more loving and accepting world.
Who said they are outcasts? I've always had a council housing and I've never felt like a 2nd class citizen.
People are to busy looking for negative when they should do like these people and see beauty
Adrian, the sailor guy is a genius. All that small, piecemeal, 3d stuff involves a tremendous amount of problem solving. Blows my mind.
It looks like a luxury apartment.
It was hideous and look super cheap and tacky.
@@ryancourts2726 😐
@@ryancourts2726
In YOUR opinion .. it is creative well crafted and brings him joy - and that is really all that matters .. in my opinion.
your good taste is your prison
People who care tremendously for their homes like this are the best tenants.
Your home should be a castle no matter your circumstances
Well, it’s not your castle when it’s owned by someone else who’s responsible for it.
This is an example of “leave everything better, and more beautiful than it was before you got it.” Something everyone should set out to do.
🙏❤️
How could anyone look at Jam and not smile? Some people just exude joy.
Jam is the most beautiful soul ever, may he be in a better place than earth because humanity could never give to him what he deserves ♥️
Molly is the type of person that I would go visit just to hear all her stories. I love listening to people tell their life stories. 🥰
I loved Molly too she sounds so interesting.
Same. Seems we hadn't even cracked the surface of what I bet are endless & fascinating stories. Truly, Molly needs to pen her memoirs & publish them. I know I would buy a copy!!!
@DAUGHTER OF JEHOVAH GOD Well, we know you're a bit of a jerk, so...
Right!
She did write an autobiography - two in fact! Molly Parkin used to be quite famous. She’s an artist, journalist and novelist. Her autobiographies are available from Amazon. Both have good reviews.
I hope Jam gets to keep his garden - it's beautiful!
Agree, it must have been a great diversion for his horrific memories.
Can we talk about how extremely innovative and talented Adrian is?! The creativity that’s gone into making everything is amazing! All of these homes are amazing and should definitely be opened up to the public once they move on. They’re all full of such interesting stories😊
Robert's paintings are fantastic he should make an Etsy shop and do commisions for people in a renaissance style.
Instead of calling this video weirdest council houses. You should have said wonderful and unique. None of this is weird.
And Molly is a walking work of art.
I’d say the subjects of this video are strikingly odd and unusual, or weird.
These houses are most definitely weird. Weird just means abnormal and these are definitely not normal houses. It’s not bad to call them weird, the people in this video strike me as the kind of people who would be proud of their weirdness and embrace it. There’s nothing wrong with something being weird.
i was so shocked when molly said she was 83, i thought she was 50 or something, she has great energy
Jam is a beautiful freedom loving soul.
OMG!! Molly is absolutely wonderful and just brilliant and completely unique. I could live a hundred lives and never meet another Molly. I could imagine Molly as a grandma or nan and the stories I bet she has...the world needs more people like her.
Look her up on RUclips
I thought Molly was Zandra Rhodes
I would love to see them all visit each other in their homes. They are interesting people and I really enjoyed the program.
Oh I’d watch that what a great idea!
That's a fantastic idea.
These homes were all fascinating and beautiful in their own right....created by fantastically creative people.
@@dheider9109 Agree and thank you for your reply
@@Mro183 Thank you.
If that ever happens, we should be a party to it. Such a great idea! 💕
The man with the gorgeous garden and his statues- it gives me life!!!! He is such an inspiration. Just amazing
Good grief! That's Molly Parkin!!! Not just a gorgeous fashion & style icon of the 60/70's but a bit of a badass babe in her time. Women's lives were changing rapidly the music scene and fashions were wildly colourful and she was one of those in front of the charge, loud, bold, and outspoken. Seemingly totally open and holding nothing back. But it was only in her 60s she was able to tell about the horrors she'd left out when talking about her childhood. She's really quite the woman! I'm sorry she lost all she earned with her talents, but so glad to see she's well, happy, and still very much Molly Parkin.
she seems very happy, what a lovely lady!
What a terrific collection of properties - you can see the care and love that has gone into each one - surely these are dream tenants?
Loads of talent with these people.
Everyone knows how they want their perfect homes to be.
How awful that housing authority wants to ruin that lovely garden. Even took him to court. What a delightful man I would love to meet him and visit his garden. Unfortunately I live in the US.
Have you ever heard of airplane? It goes whoom whoom in the sky. Doesn’t matter where you are you can go anywhere with it 🤪
I thought the same as you. What a lovely lovely man!! So kind, witty, and charming. So I did a little googling hoping to track him down and send him some love from the US, only to find he sadly has passed away. From the little a could find, it looks like in August of 2020. Im am just crushed!
In addition it appears he left his home of 19 years in Preston and moved to London because of the ongoing legal issues with his beloved garden. :(
The "good" news is, it appears his friends in Preston honored him quite dearly, and made sure his ashes were spread in his home of Preston.
His name was Djamshid Imani-Rad. And the world is DEFINATELY a sadder place without him in it.
@@Jujube23806 Have you ever heard of sarcasm? Ya, its something people say sometimes to act as if theyre cute and funny, but in this case, has mean undertones and designed to make the person its directed at feel bad.
Amazing to think a person wouldnt be able to take time off from their lives, to take a very expensive plane ride to another country, just to visit someones garden i know! What a complete moron they'd just be! There's planes! Duh!! 🤪
@@rachellong6766 Thank you for the update. I don't know why anyone would destroy a garden such as his. I think many people will smile when they remember him and the joy he represented.
@@twistoffate4791 Oh youre very welcome! And you know, if he had that big of an impact on you and I, just from the video, can you imagine how much he must have on the people he actually knew! I have no doubt he will live on, in the hearts of many, and that people actively try to be more like him in their daily lives. What an amazing gift he left us all with! Truly an excellent example of an exceptional person. I feel lucky even knowing someone such as this even existed.
Truly loved how molly Parkin enjoyed and loved her flat and garden more than all those million ££ white walled homes she’d had! What a character, beauty is within and it’s all how you look at life, loved them all!! 💝🥰💝
Remarkable woman!!! It's a shame alcoholism grabbed at her, but gladly she recovered and she's still making a life for herself!💕🥰
Really love Adrian the cabinet-maker's flat! The way he did all that for less than £2000 and a lot of hard work is really incredible. It's really beautiful and ingenious
To be able to paint like that as a hobby is quit amazing. He definitely has talent.
I love their self expression!!! These people are treasures! I wasn’t sure what to expect watching this but my word they are all uplifting individuals ♥️🙏
One my good friends growing up lived in a trailer park, and all the trailers were not very well kept, but my friends mom made that place truly into a home. It was so nice inside and out. She’d decorate for each season, and kept it spotless. Unfortunately it was fighting fire with a squirt gun when it came to pests since many of their neighbors weren’t as tidy. But they kept that home immaculate, and truly made it a HOME. Just because you live in counsel housing and or a mobile home doesn’t mean you can’t make it YOUR home, and make it look high standard or to fit what makes you happy.
Adrian seems like a sweet soul, tbh they’ve all done amazing but his one stands out….he has really put his heart and soul into that flat
I think that the guy should be able to have the garden it's beautiful and it brings peace to the people who live there 😀
I could not agree more. if it was blocking other tenants it could be an issue but it does not. It blocks a main road and it adds some interest to a block of flats that looks extremely unattractive.
British eccentrics, are the best in the world 😁💞😘
I've been struggling with my mental health and alcoholism, especially for the last few years since Covid 19 started, this has been an inspiration for me, Art 🎨 is an amazing escape from all the bullshit in life and I know it's what I need to get back into.
Thanks so much for this upload it's really given something back to me that I'd lost.
I started micro dosing now I drink about 1/10 what I did before
Keep with it , love from Ireland.
Jam is an incredible human...you can just tell by his sincere playful nature, he has seen some tragic things...let him plant all the flowers he wants. Love to Jam from Vermont
Unfortunately Jam passed away in 2020 due to cancer. He lost his battle with the Ho and was evited and th3en moved to London. I'm from Preston and remember his garden it was well known in the area and was quite a big story when it first happened. Shame on the HO
@@Johnycum that's very sad to hear...he made such a beautiful life
I hate reality TV, but I could watch these people everyday. I especially wish Jam would start a RUclips channel. These people are so full of life. I can feel it while watching!
Oh God. I just read a comment saying Jam died from cancer in 2020. Awful!
Personally, I love how these places look. They are homes. Cared for, cherished, loved. But stereotypes and prejudices die hard everywhere. Pity
Let Jam have his therapy garden!
I wouldn’t call them eccentric. These people are incredibly talented and creative. I’m astounded by the art: they have golden hands!
What a breath of fresh air in this dull world. Robert, Molly, Adrian, David, Jam, Faye, Barry, you’re so inspiring!
Dunno why everyone's in denial about their housing being abnormal (or "eccentric" or "weird"). They obviously aren't how your average home looks (not that there's anything wrong with that).
@@snerttt I know, it's as though 'weird' in an insult. Some people won't even use the word, using 'eccentric' instead lol. Long live the weird.
they are most definitely eccentric
Ofc they're eccentric
What's wrong with calling them eccentric? It's not an insult. They're all as eccentric as it comes.
This made me so happy. It is beautiful and the craftsmanship is insane!!!
This what life is about. Express yourself where you can and share it!!!
Molly is AMAZING!!!!!! She looks fabulous and her art is fantastic!!!!
Molly's art is pitiful and the world is nuts. Someone who can paint like in a photo is a true art genius. There is a girl in my extended family with great talent. That, which many call art these days, is total garbage.
Captures her life brilliantly, just how she imagines it.
Life is much more than just painting like a photo.
@@chazordave.... life? Yeah anyone can do what they want but it doesn't mean it's good.
@@earnold1896 You have not walked one mile in her shoes ....
Who are we to judge?
She paints how she see's things, and it also helped to cure an addiction.
@@earnold1896
.... Yeah? In life anyone can comment online, doesn't mean they are correct.
I wish Jam.. the Iranian guy lived close to us... We would welcome him with open arms.. having a friend like that would be awesome..
I like how sweet the Heinz Bean guy's mom was so proud of him winning what some would call a "useless waste of time" of a world record
Roberts painting is nothing short of incredible wow, what dude!!!!! I feel bad for him not discovering it earlier guy would by now be a multi multi millionaire.
I agree. 👍🏾
He's incredibly talented! 😊
You called this the weirdest Council houses what you're showing me is Britain's most coolest people!!!!! I'm actually starting to love all these people!!!!!
Adrians talent is amazing and everyone on the show is unique and makes life so interesting, thank you x
All these people are so lovable. It makes me happy to watch these videos. Thank you.
This might be one of my favourite documentaries! Amazing people, so much talent, joy, skill, creativity!
That last bloke had me nearly in tears.
A home is your castle, decorate how you want to. Better than being empty and rat infested.
Adrian should have been an interior decorator. His eye is amazing. His decorating is so ornate yet not chaotic or overwhelming. Beautiful!
If Adrian lived in Texas; I would spend hours and days woodworking with him! He is lovely!
This is an amazing documentary....sorry, I am an artist and I am blown away by these people!
What extraordinary people! They make the world a better place.
Jam was a local legend for his garden, the council forced him out of his house and he moved down to London, unfortunately died a few years ago :(
When the one gentleman call it “asparagus syndrome” my heart melted at the beauty of his childlike heart. Ohmyjesus, he is precious… and truly amazing 🤩 what incredible craftsmanship. All of these different people making such incredible art!!!
💖💖💖
They usually have great creativity! Esp. with the meticulousness in projects. All in!
What a bunch of colorful and beautiful souls. This world would be so drab if it wasn’t for all the people who stepped out of the conservative boxes and spread their angelic wings.
Mental illness isn't a good thing.
That breaks my heart to hear Mr. Adrian thanks for all those years he was a terrible person when in fact he never was. I love his home beautiful
was amazing skills put in to that place!
What?
@@colonelsanders1349 the man who was a joiner, and put his amazing skills in to his place of home
God was showing off when all these folks were made.
Beyond fabulous this so made me smile.♡
Australia
He randomly started just painting in his 50's and is that good? Beautiful! I would def. buy.
I love it! They respect their homes!
Yeah this isn’t “weird” this is CREATIVE and BEAUTIFUL
It is weird but weird isn’t bad. They are beautifully weird. Weird just means abnormal and these are certainly not regular houses.
These are the kind of people I would love to meet at a dinner party! Wonderful creative people with great stories.
These flats need to be preserved and displayed in the future.
Quirky. Unusual. Odd. But each individual had a genuine truth of sincerity to offer. That of which we no longer witness.
Jam made me cry. What an amazing guy. I really hope he got to keep his beautiful garden xx
Sadly, he did not. And moved to London from Preston after 19 years. He then lost his battle with cancer and passed away in august of 2020. His remains were scattered in his old garden though by the neighborhood that loved him.
@@rachellong6766 thankyou for your comment. It is sad. But also inspiring in a way I guess
@@rachellong6766 aww that’s heartbreaking? Where did you find this out? :(
My parents always lived in council houses as did most of my family and something that was always appreciated was the creative freedom you get living in them compared to private renting (or even owning your own seeing as you may be worried about resale value). You don’t really have to think twice if you have an idea.
Ooh so you can do whatever to a council flat!!! Wowowowow
The sailor guy doing art deco blew me away with his design talent! He could earn a great living decorating the mansions of the rich. I bet there would be a big demand among a certain segment for his skills!
These people are so gifted
Adrian does amazing art deco!! Wow! He could singlehandedly bring back the gilded age! Incredible
I don't think these people or their homes are weird. They are so creative and alive and wonderfully talented.
You can tell that Barry really loved his mother . Bless him
Each too there own! I love her garden & at 83 bravo 👏 & Adrian who completely renovated his flat at £2,000 is remarkable & Adrian is so so talented. To be honest they are all more talented than most craftsman! Brilliant work x
"Each to THEIR own"... sorry to be THAT person !.
@@phlegmony Syntax: She's dead now. Rest in peace.
@@starquant Don't you mean, "rest in peace"? "Pieces" was intentional, I'm sure, as it's a classic funny line.
@@starquant Obnoxious.
@@the_ravens_room Language matters.
Leave jam alone Britain please!!!!!!! He's a beautiful man!!!!!!
Shouldn't be called weird. They're absolutely beautiful and extraordinary.
Weird means strikingly odd or unusual. You have contradicted yourself.
But they are weird. There’s nothing wrong with it being weird. People should embrace their weirdness.
I would be honoured to have any of these creative people as neighbours. Especially Jam and Molly!
Liberace on a budget! Lol. That's me too!
I admire the way they have been true to what makes THEM happy 😊❤️
A very interesting show. The woman that lived the Bohemian lifestyle made a comment that struck close to my very soul. In essence that artist types are loners at heart. Now that I am in my 60s I am completely at peace having a place on my own. I'm totally at one with my hobbies and studies. I'm the happiest I've ever been in my life. Never would of believed that when I was younger.
So glad for you. I wouldn't want to be 20 again.
Beany Barry reminds me of Robin Williams. What a wonderful bunch of people, I thoroughly enjoyed this episode, I wish they had more episodes! ♥️
I love all of these houses but I love all the people even more. If I was ever blessed enough to go to England 🏴 I would like to see all of these houses and their people. 💖🌺
'We live in constant hope'; best thing I've heard in ages.
Robert is amazingly talented. And the fact he's largely self-taught, holy smoke. I hope this programme gave him the recognition he deserves.
I just got a ton of ideas of what to do with my own home. "I couldn't live in a place I couldn't improve" is a quote from one of the men in this video. I get it. It's like something dies in a finished house that has no potential any more.
How beautiful! I love how eccentric the people are too.
I love all these people on the program such character's , their homes are great .Jams funny ,I think he's enjoying the drama over his garden 😂😂😂 I would love to have all these people as my neighbour's there would never be a dull moment .Great program I was sorry when it came to the end 👍💯
My dad was a carpenter/cabinetry maker like that one guy and my dad was also very creative. He owned his own business and was the only one in town people trusted to restore all the old Victorian houses. He’d do all the true craftsmanship and etchings. Several of the houses are even on historical house tours and the owners like to say it’s original but it’s all replica. At my dads funeral many people came to say how he saved their houses. That man and my dad definitely have a lot in common. A lot of cabinetry makers are very creative.
Kudos to Molly for her perseverance and for being so positive and beautiful. For all the trauma she's had to go through she's still a Queen 👑 🌸
I bet she would be a barrel of fun to hang out with.
This is what separates a house from a home.
What lovely people. I wish them all a long life of happiness and joy!
A minimalist home is practically empty, nothing to look at, straight up boring, one can regard that as weird. I like the way all of these council homes are decorated, it’s unique & very creative. Everywhere you look something beautiful to look at. The cabinet maker is talented, his work is very detailed. Love it all!
I’d suggest you need to learn the definition of weird. And a minimalist home is certainly not an example of it.
Idk, minimalist homes are quite popular now. I don’t think that’s weird. It’s quite normal now.
I came to learn about counsel housing, and left feeling like I’ve met some of Britain’s most incredible treasures.
*council
Loved these unique home and the people. Very inspiring. I hope to be this eccentric and lived if I make it to that age
YESSS!!!!!
I love all of these flats. They have better taste than most.
Adrian is such an amazing individual. The fact that he finds beauty in other people's cast offs is especially wonderful. He says he knew there was something wrong with him but looking at his spectacular art there is something very very right with him.
Hang in there, Barry. I am touched by your love for your mother, and am sorry for your loss. I miss my parents every day, as they were my best friends. Big hugs, my friend