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  • Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
  • Welcome to Pill - Exploring Newport's Most Dangerous Street
    Join us as we take you on a unique journey through Pillgwenlly, often referred to as Pill, one of Newport's most intriguing and historically rich neighborhoods. In this video, we explore the backstreets of Pill, uncovering its hidden stories and vibrant culture. Despite its reputation as Newport's most dangerous street, Pillgwenlly is a place filled with resilience, community spirit, and fascinating history.
    What to Expect in This Video:
    A guided tour through the backstreets of Pillgwenlly.
    Insightful commentary on the neighborhood's history and cultural significance.
    Interviews with local residents sharing their experiences and perspectives.
    A look at the local landmarks, street art, and unique architecture.
    Why Pillgwenlly?
    Pillgwenlly, located in Newport, South Wales, has a storied past and a diverse community. Known for its lively streets and rich cultural tapestry, Pill offers an authentic glimpse into the heart of Newport. Despite challenges, the neighborhood showcases the strength and unity of its residents.
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    Understanding neighborhoods like Pill helps break down stereotypes and highlights the importance of community support and development. Through our exploration, we aim to shed light on the true essence of Pillgwenlly, beyond its reputation.
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Комментарии • 56

  • @welshkyle080
    @welshkyle080 4 месяца назад +3

    what i love about your vlogs, you dont go looking for the negative stuff you look for the good.
    that milkshake looked elite i need to go there, the group of guys behind you knew that rambo mike was around and didnt want to mess with you

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  3 месяца назад

      Aw thanks brother. Too much negativity in the world, don't get me wrong if something is shite I'd vlog it but try and give it a positive spin

  • @Gilboy63
    @Gilboy63 Месяц назад +3

    I live in Newport, but I used to live in London. Pill is absolutely lovely and safe compared to the dumps I lived in in London.

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  13 дней назад +1

      I can only Imagine some parts of London being crazy, nothing compared to Pill. Like you said, it has a bad name but it's amazing down there. I want to do a pill at night vlog, see how dangerous it is

  • @journeymenforlife
    @journeymenforlife 4 месяца назад +2

    Hell yeah brother! Thanks for the tour of area I’ve never seen before! Loved that old army truck 🤜🏼

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  3 месяца назад

      Thank you mate, Pill is apparently one of the worse places in Wales, I think its awesone. Might be different at night but we'll see about that when I make at night lol

  • @infidelcastro5129
    @infidelcastro5129 4 месяца назад +4

    I grew up in Capel Crescent in the 80s. The place was like a bomb site, but the people are the best in the world ❤

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  3 месяца назад

      Aw man, I feel the community is still strong just these days everyone is on edge. People think everyone is against them all the time and causes trouble.

  • @aaszof
    @aaszof 2 месяца назад +2

    Nice one spud ❤

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  2 месяца назад

      Thank you very much xxx

  • @kevinhodge6700
    @kevinhodge6700 4 месяца назад +1

    Really enjoyed that mooch around Pull .cheers .

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  3 месяца назад

      Cheers mate, I felt I didn't really do it justice last time as some people have vlogged her and said only bad things

  • @JimBow-d2y
    @JimBow-d2y 2 месяца назад +1

    Spent the summer of 2000 doing up a house in St Stephens road in Pill, never had a problem there, people were fine and friendly, used to go for a pint in the west of england pub and the Pill harriers rugby club, good places.

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  2 месяца назад +1

      @user-rr6kz8vu3i Pill has a strong and amazing history. Very important for Newport, I played against Pill when I used to play for Rumney years ago haha that was good memories. I remember going down the slide and landing in the lake under it

  • @paulshirley6383
    @paulshirley6383 3 месяца назад +2

    Welcome to Pill - Exploring Newport's Most Dangerous Area Spudboys LOVE LOUIS SHIRLEY

  • @OutandAboutWithDavid
    @OutandAboutWithDavid 3 месяца назад +1

    0:50 lol Mike. No, it is a power supplier for the rise of the machines takes over. 9:25 Spudbuys Audits. 12:04 Look at that Mike. 20:42 Dinner. 23:10 Adidas flower. 27:50 there use to be basketball courts there once. 29:50 Food share fridge. 31:40 gangs of Pill. 32:30 behind you is the former Kwiksave, there is a sign. 33:05 Steptoe and Son. Great walkabout Pill, thank you.

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  3 месяца назад

      Thank you David, so much to see and do in Pill. I'd love to go down there st night see what's happening

  • @abijarvis1785
    @abijarvis1785 2 месяца назад +1

    Not me talking to my computer screen telling you where to go because I grew up in Pill and my mam still lives there hahaha

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  2 месяца назад

      @abijarvis1785 haha If I missed something please let me know. I need to know I'm doing it justice haha. I love Pill, it has loads of different communities just wish I knew my way lol

    • @abijarvis1785
      @abijarvis1785 2 месяца назад

      @@Spudboys Well if you carried on down past the allotments there is Pill park... last time I walked through there, there was a burnt out car but it was a bit nicer when I was a kid. Although the council got rid of the big slide which was devastating!!! You just missed the house I grew up in when you walked down from the waterloo and went by the industrial state but me and my friends used to play curby around the block by there as it was a quieter road compared to Alexandra road... Loads of birthday parties and wedding receptions in the West of England too, it was a brill pub, sad to see it's not open anymore.. ahh the memories man, thank you!! I don't go there often, especially not for a walk around.. It's not changed a lot since I left 11 years ago when I was 16... it's got a tad more anti-social but the good bits of the community still outweigh the bad I think :)

  • @Nik-8it5p
    @Nik-8it5p 3 месяца назад +1

    An old police station from when they used to do...policing!! Rougher than I remember. I used to go there on YTS, (Youth Training Scheme) . Governments way of taking people off the dole figures by putting 16-18 year olds on courses which had no merit after they done away with proper apprenticeships. A few years ago they started apprenticeships back up again, but these days there isn't much trade to get into like there was.
    Mill parade back then would turn into a cobbled street towards the end and turn directly onto the transport bridge. The river used to be lined with cars just dumped in the mud.
    Opposite the gents toilets on the side you was standing, used to be the dry dock. I remember large decent sized boats and vessels being in there for repair, they then filled it in and there was scrap yards all the way down that road.
    There also were the level crossings (exactly where the paintings were), and the odd octopus bridge which had four roads coming off the one bridge (hence it's name) also remnants of the canal ran underneath. Long gone!
    I don't recognise most of those streets, so much has changed. That old pub which is no longer there, I had a few pints in.
    Hard not to think of the pissy toilet seat you were touching before chomping on the samosa!! 😂 All the best.

  • @sophieewohaa
    @sophieewohaa 3 месяца назад +1

    The third photo is on the corner of Commercial and George Street, Alma Inn is still there.

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  3 месяца назад

      Wow, I probably walked straight past it like I always do haha

  • @markshellard5894
    @markshellard5894 4 месяца назад +1

    Very different now to when i was born down there

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  3 месяца назад

      What was it like when you lived her mate? Would be interesting to know

  • @Carter_C737
    @Carter_C737 3 месяца назад +1

    Any news about the anniversary?

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  3 месяца назад

      I might just do a live special mate

  • @trams66
    @trams66 3 месяца назад +1

    Are pill samosas better than the ones you had from Lliswerry???

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  3 месяца назад +2

      Haha there is a very fine line here that I don't want to cross. They are from the same family so they taste the same? Lol but yes, I think they were a little bit better

  • @TheCounty90
    @TheCounty90 3 месяца назад +1

    By comparison Pill in Bristol where I live isn’t so bad!

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  3 месяца назад +1

      @@TheCounty90 haha I'll come and make a vlog on it mate haha

  • @blitz9994
    @blitz9994 Месяц назад +1

    Can tell you some stories about the old police station, after it was closed down it was repurposed as a venue callled the clink, a interesting venue repurposing the cells to fetish rooms and dungeons and swingers areas 😂 all sorts or characters frequented the place not me though I was just told by a friend honest

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  Месяц назад

      Haha I want to go and make a vlog there haha is it still around you know? Asking for a friend lol

  • @xswdreed2527
    @xswdreed2527 3 месяца назад +1

    What is that samosas shop called

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  3 месяца назад

      You know what mate, I'm not sure. I'll check on googlemaps and let you know

    • @xswdreed2527
      @xswdreed2527 3 месяца назад

      @@Spudboys legend

  • @jordanwilliams4267
    @jordanwilliams4267 2 месяца назад +1

    Tell you what you should start to try and do mate, is go visit abandoned building get permission first and just have a look around be good content for you

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  2 месяца назад

      @jordanwilliams4267 I love that idea mate, only problem is I don't drive so it's hard for me to get to all those hard to reach places but I love the idea man

  • @Rob-cc8uz
    @Rob-cc8uz Месяц назад +2

    Where is everyone

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  Месяц назад

      In work? It was fairly quiet down there

  • @hayley_joannaperkins5421
    @hayley_joannaperkins5421 2 месяца назад +1

    Alway and Somerton and maples

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  2 месяца назад +1

      You want me to vlog those areas?

  • @mickeyhernandez1195
    @mickeyhernandez1195 4 месяца назад +1

    Mikey!

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  3 месяца назад

      Mikey boyo!!! How are you matey

  • @robertrussell8993
    @robertrussell8993 3 месяца назад +2

    Where you not offered business while in the area ..

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  3 месяца назад +1

      Nope, I was only there for the Samoas lol

  • @zepoLlE
    @zepoLlE Месяц назад +1

    Need to have words with whoever says pill is dangerous it's tame lmao

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  Месяц назад

      Well, I've only heard stories of Pill but I love it. Filled with an amazing community and packed with amazing shops and stuff. The nest Samosas in of the land!

  • @pommysteve1
    @pommysteve1 2 месяца назад +2

    Can't go in the waterloo, building is being used for new arrivals. Public not welcome

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  2 месяца назад

      Really? Man that is such a shame. I love the Waterloo

    • @Spudboys
      @Spudboys  2 месяца назад

      I was thinking of the Waterloo pub, sorry mate

    • @desthomas8970
      @desthomas8970 5 дней назад +1

      So sad the Waterloo has gone. One of the best pubs in Newport. So much character.

  • @paulshirley6383
    @paulshirley6383 3 месяца назад +1

    Welcome to Pill - Exploring Newport's Most Dangerous Area
    Spudboys LOVE LOUIS SHIRLEY