You need to visit the Swan Inn in Lavenham. Favourite haunt of US Airmen in WWII many veterans and families return there for the memory board and other memorabilia on display in the bar area.
We will have to try and stop in there if we head that way again. Sounds like a nice place to visit. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
You're very welcome. RAF Lavenham was home to the 487the Heavy Bombardment Group in 44/5 . Medal of Honor recipient Brig Gen F Castle was a personal friend of the Landlord of The Swan. An area of the bar is dedicated to his memory I think.@@DaydreamersBarn
I'm going to miss the drives when you go back to the states.You've shown me more of the country around the south than I would ever find time to see.And the commentary is good too.Very relaxing.
Glad you have enjoyed it so far. When we go back to America you can see the other side of the road. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
O dear, what has happened to Chris? Why the crutches? Hope he gets better soon. Another most enjoyable 'Sunday morning' tour. I've only been to Lavenham once, many years ago. It was summer and rather busier. I've noticed a change in Chris recently. He is so much more relaxed and chatty when you are filming. Great to see you all so chilled. Take care. x PS. Cool beard!
Chris is on the mend. Thanks for the kind words. We can understand that it would be busier in the summer, we enjoyed it just fine without a lot of people. Holding onto the beard as long as possible. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Thank you so much we absolutely love sharing with you! He is doing better each and every day. We appreciate your time and kindness. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
It's a lovely area to stay if you want a relaxing time. I've happy memories of a short Summer holiday break spent in this area many years back. I got the train to Sudbury and travelling lightly, walked to Long Melford and beautiful Lavenham, staying at a sweet little Youth Hostel at Alpheton, sadly now long gone. All I did for the three days was to explore on foot the quiet country lanes, footpaths and villages during the day with a packed lunch and a drink bottle, then return to the hostel, make my dinner and chat to the other hostel visitors in the evening before a shower and sleeping soundly. Quite idyllic. A simpler time.
A simpler time indeed. Sounds like it was a great experience for you to be able to enjoy. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Another lovely video folks, thank you for your keen interest in seeing sights and landscapes etc. We will definitely miss you when you return to America. Things have “changed” back over there these last few years while you have been away, many would say and NOT FOR THE BETTER unfortunately. We had lived in Florida on and off for 30 years with our own house there but things have certainly changed these last few years mainly the cost of living/local taxes/out of control insurances/traffic levels & HOA fees for nothing in return. WE WOULD CERTAINLY LIKE YOU TO RETURN AND BUILD A GOOD LIFE WITH US. P.S. You have not yet seen 1% of our attractions that would amaze both you and the kids such as military pageantry, Monarchy, Stately Homes, Castles, Churches, Cathedrals, Palaces, Bletchley Park where the German codes were cracked & Eisenhower stated it shortened the war by 2 years, Palaces and Old Monuments etc. Please consider returning…..
Oh friend, do we definitely appreciate you and appreciate your wonderful support! We are not looking at going anywhere any time soon, thankfully. We absolutely love it here and can not wait to explore even more and take you a long with us. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Hi family…another great Sunday morning watch..my dad was in the RAF for 17 years and we were based with American servicemen ( 1981) at brize Norton was a brilliant experience..
We are glad you enjoyed the Sunday morning watch. Glad your dad was able to enjoy serving with Americans. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Hello Jess, Chris and family, firstly well done Jess the driver, 😊 that tall building that you passed on your left looked like a windmill without the blades and converted to a home. Lavenham was truly gorgeous so thank you for showing me beautiful parts of England that I have never seen. I do wonder how some of those crooked houses remain standing..😊 Have a lovely weekend my friends. xx. Lots of love. ♥
Thank you, friend! We're so glad you enjoyed the trip with us. It's so fun to share our adventures with you. I love all the unique buildings here that have withstood the test of time. Just goes to show how amazing things are made to last. We appreciate you taking the time to watch and share in this adventure to Lavenham with our family. We hope you have the most amazing weekend! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
@@DaydreamersBarn , hiya as you like the different buildings over here look up " conversations of water towers into homes " , some are very good and who knows what you may see in the USA that will give you an idea . The most costly is in London but is stunning , they will give you good family viewing at home .
Hey Jess and Chris, another great video thank you. I notice Chris mentioned about doing a Double Decker bus ride at some point before going back to the U.S. It all depends on when you are due to go back to the U.S. really, but, Two very good Open top bus rides i can Recommend are from Eastbourne on the south coast to Brighton which is very scenic but pick a nice warm day in spring if ya`ll still here by then, also one of the nicest ones is from Bournemouth in the County of Dorset, to Swanage which is further West on the Jurassic coastline overlooking the English Channel. The ride from Bournemouth is truly wonderful with local villages and plenty of coastal views, especially from the top deck of the bus, it makes you realise what you cannot see from a car viewpoint. The ride to Swanage is just so good, and once you get to Swanage you will love this place to look around for a couple of hours on foot. Then when you are done, do the return trip back to where you originally got on the bus. I would recommend doing a couple of nights in an Air B N B, so you can have a good look around Bournemouth too with it`s wonderful Beach and Shops galore. At Least then, you can have the right amount of time to travel home at your leisure. I will leave you a link to a good video below of the exact journey ok, Enjoy Ya`ll. :) ruclips.net/video/a9rA0vRSL3g/видео.htmlsi=mnTyxk5Qlxf9jiwf
Fabulous, friend, thank you so much f0r this lovely insight and recommendations. We definitely need to get on a double decker bus tour for sure. We definitely appreciate your time and all of your lovely support. Have a good week Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Guys that was brilliant and thanks so much for sharing! We are used to all these structures and to be honest we do take them for granted as we have grown up with them! but to a visitor its must be wonderful to experience! The tower on the way to Lavenham was water tower and the structure in the garden was a windmill with no vanes! Take care x
We can understand how it would be something not as noticeable if you live with it your whole life. We are just glad to see it while we can. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Another lovely drive out guy’s I’m just chilling having a cuppa while watching your video 🙌😊 so relaxing!!!! Maybe one day you could check out sandwich in Kent lots of quaint streets and beautiful medieval houses, oh and a American gun boat from the Vietnam era on the river stour it a well cool place to visit! 🇬🇧🫶🇺🇸
We're so happy you could come along for yet another adventure with us to explore this beautiful island. We appreciate all your support, friend. Thank you for the lovely recommendation! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
We had a holiday in Suffolk recently. We don't drive but were able to visit Sudbury, Lavenham and Bury St Edmunds all on the same bus route (and it also goes through another medieval town - Long Melford). The square in Lavenham that you drove through but didn't stop has the impressive medieval Guildhall and a yellow coloured house called Little Hall. Both can be visited and have really interesting displays and gardens. The Guildhall has a lot about the history of the woollen industry in Lavenham, a WW2 exhibit and a history of criminal justice in the town from medieval times. The Guildhall once held prisoners. Little Hall was owned by a family for many years who were quite creative and inventive and there are a lot of interesting displays there too, along with the architecture of both places, they are really worth a visit. We stopped off in the Swan Hotel on the way back for some refreshment as the bus stop was near. That also has an impressive interior. Sudbury has the painter Thomas Gainsborough's house which is now a museum and has a lot worth seeing. In medieval times one of the locals, Simon of Sudbury ( bishop or archbishop) was on King Richard II's side in London during the peasants revolt and had his head chopped off by the peasants. He was blamed for the high taxes they endured (poll tax). His head/skull can be seen in St Gregory's church in Sudbury. There's a wonderful hotel (The Mill House) right by a mill race with a working mill wheel which overlooks wonderful walking paths, a duck pond with many birds and common pasture land where people walk their dogs and cattle graze. All this can be seen from the hotel which can be visited for drinks (indoor or out) and meals without having to stay there. Bury St Edmunds has an outdoor market, a fascinating museum with many Anglo-Saxon royal artefacts but also info about a famous Victorian murder (The Red Barn Murder). There is also a fantastic cathedral there.
Glad to hear you had a nice holiday in Suffolk. Sounds like you were able to see some good places with a lot of history. As close as we are to Bury, we do not get that way as often. The outdoor market and everything else sounds amazing. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris
We were in Suffolk recently and dropped in on Lavenham on the way home. We`ve been before and enjoy visiting whenever we can. Pleased that you enjoyed your visit.
Jess and family glad you're enjoying your time in the UK. I've lived in Suffolk for 40 years, I love it ! I've been to Lavenham many times. You missed the medieval guildhall in the market Square.
We were not able to stay too long this time. Hopefully, we will make another trip and check that out. Thanks for the suggestion, watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess,
Hi guys , The Swan Hotel has connections with u.s Airmen , they have the signatures of them enscribed on the wall , one u.s airman loved the place so much he went back year after year to visit after the war . Lovely old place 😊❤
Hundred percent we want to return and go there, but once chris is fully healed with his foot. This little outing was to help brighten up our sweet Chris day and share a little more of this beautiful island with you. Thank you for all your wonderful support. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Wow, we will definitely be checking out your location! Thank you for yet another wonderful recommendation, friend! Thank you so very much. We appreciate your kindness. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Thank you so very much for all your support! Chris is doing much better every day! I am so glad that you came along with us for this amazing ride. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Is this coincidence that we should meet again so soon in the place of our ancestors, Lavenham, Boxted, Polstead, Sudbury and Burgh amongst the many villages mentioned in our roots. We have Norfolk and Suffolk accents which were 'normal' in our parents' time, a homely dialect which we like to speak over breakfast. My late mum b.1910 was very 'broad' and was once asked what country she came from! Lovely❤ Thank you.
Most definitely hope we definitely meet again. We're so happy and thankful to have you enjoy our video. Love all the wonderful accents here. Just truly appreciate your sweet support. We hope you have the most amazing evening! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Another great video and Lavenham looks lovely much like it was when I last visited more than 15 years ago. I felt very nostalgic watching this video as reminds me of a time back in the 90's and early 2000's when I would pass through Suffolk on my way to my parents boat they kept of the Norfolk Broads. I would usually turn of the busy M11/A11 road and have lunch in a pub in one of the pretty villages. I'm very happy this winter has been fairly mild as has kept my heating bill down though a bit too much rain for my liking.
We are glad to bring you down memory lane. It is nice having a more mild winter, however, we can agree there has been a good amount of rain. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
The strange black building with the grey structure on the top is a windmill for grinding grains minus its sails the black part is brick that was painted in bitumen and housed the mill machinery the grey cap housed the sails and turned into the wind. Yes the concrete structure on the right is indeed a water tower. Most of the buildings in Lavenham were built in the 1400’s or 1500’s. Other picturesque villages to visit in the same area are Kersey and Finchingfield. A whole day trip to Kentwell hall is definitely worth while particularly between 22 to 30 June when at Kentwell the year will be 1535 and there will be in excess of 200 living history specialists dressed in period costumes who interact with visitors. Kentwell hall is part of the village of Long Melford.
Thank you for sharing all the wonderful insight and recommendations. We definitely appreciate your kindness and time sharing with us. We hope you have a lovely day. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
It's strange to think that the very old timber framed buildings (that date from the early 17th century or older) were often occupied by the poor in society. Today they're often the most sought after to buy. The wealthy tore down out of fashion timber buildings and rebuilt in brick and stone. After a large area of the old timber buildings in London were destroyed in the 1666 fire the city was rebuilt in brick and stone with clay tiled roofs. Partly because it's far more fire resistant but also there weren't the trees available. Much forest had been felled to clear for agricultural use and to produce charcoal. Large areas were reserved to construct ships for the Royal Navy. There was an unlimited supply of clay to make bricks and coal to fire them. Today most timber used is imported to the UK from countries on the Baltic or North America.
That is very interesting. Sounds like the 1666 fire in London was similar to the Great Chicago fire of 1871 we had in America. It is wild to think something like that changes the landscape because of what is happening around the world. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Enjoyed this very much ❤ I love seeing gorgeous little villages, and because I don't drive, it's great watching you guys driving BTW Jess did a great job driving through the tiny lanes 😊 please keep doing these lovely videos xxx
I think one of the most beautiful things to check out are woodlands in spring time when the blue bells are out it is just a carpet of blue. can I say really enjoy your videos.
Glad to see it's pretty much the same as when I was a kid. Much better of course, when the weather co-operates. Did you notice in Lavenham that there are no telegraph poles in the main street? They wanted to preserve the look of all the old wattle and daub buildings. On some days, they don't let traffic up the main street so you can really get a bit more of the mediaeval vibe.
We did not notice the lack of poles. That is really interesting thing to note. We will have to look next time we are there. Also, we will be sure to keep that in consideration at the future villages we visit. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Another great day out with you and your family. That was indeed a water tower but they are also leased to mobile phone companies who festoon them with microwave transmitters. It would seem wonderful to live in one of those old listed buildings. It is until you want to do any repairs or improvements. Because they are listed, you have to work to an agreed standard. You can't, for example, take out those drafty old windows and replace them with modern UPVC. Everything has to match the original. That is a good thing but gets incredibly expensive. I do wonder how some of them manage to stay up. By the way, you are a great and careful driver.
Thanks for the info on the water tower. We can only imagine how much it costs to keep everything to met the specific codes. Thank you for your kind works, watching, and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Nice drive again folks, thanks. I love the old timber frame buildings I find them fascinating. My brother lives in one over in Shropshire which is quite unusual as far as I know. It was built in the 17th century then about 200 years later the outside had a stone surround built. From outside the house looks Victorian but going inside is like entering a time warp as all the original timber work is exposed. It does make me wonder how much history is hidden behind a few bricks or a couple of inches of soil.
I'm so glad you were able to come along with us for this fun trip. I agree that the timber framed homes are elegant and beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with us. We really appreciate your support! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Pleased you're enjoying living in Britain. When Chris gets a bit time off, I recommend you give the Yorkshire Dales a look. I'm not from Yorkshire, but in my opinion it's the most beautiful part of the world.
We have been told that by quite a few people. It is on the list to check out. Thanks for the recommendation. We appreciate you watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
My aunt worked at" the Swan" in Lavenham she was a suffolk girl of course ,her father ,My grandfather was a farm manager for a big farm in the county,Dad was on the plough and his brothers all worked various jobs for the old man ,happy days
Yes it’s excellent! We went in December. I don’t know anything about planes or military but I was really surprised how much I enjoyed it. My 10 year old son was in his element. He had the best day ever!
You may have noticed how many houses were that distinctive shade of pink. This is known as Suffolk Pink and dates back to when people painted their buildings with a mixture of limewash and ox blood. I dont think the second ingredient will be used these days but the shade is definitely still used!
Very enjoyable, thank you. My relations are traceable and go back to the early 16th century near Lavenham. Then 95 per cent of the population were engaged in agriculture and lived in extremely poorly constructed housing long since fallen down or demolished. This is why some villages have only a church a manor house and a small number of houses dotted about.
Oh, most definitely, we shared it. We always share when we stop and enjoy a meal. At the end of this video, I shared about the Cafe The Nook, which we enjoyed tea along with the food. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
We can see how it is easier nowadays because of the technology and machinery when we see them working. By hand must have been a lot more of any ordeal. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Farmer’s boy here. We used to do our hedges around every other year. My grandfather would spend the autumn working his way round the field hedges. The cuttings went by horse and cart to a heap in one field, and were burnt on bonfire night, with the families of the people who worked on the farm coming for fun and hot spuds. Not too many miles away from Lavenham either. That was just after the war though; a long time ago now!
@@daveyr7454 I spent a lot of my childhood in North Wales and recall teams of men with sickles trimming the roadside hedges. It was unusual to see a recently trimmed section of hedge. Nowadays every hedge is 'shipshape and Bristol fashion' on every country lane in my home county of Sussex. I assume that there are restrictions on when they can be trimmed, to protect wildlife.
Enjoy Lavenham but then don’t miss seeing Thaxted, Saffron Walden and Clare, just driving through is amazing. TV series Lovejoy was filmed in and around these towns and villages. Loads of gorgeous villages in Suffolk, and do visit Cambridge but use the park and Ride sites as parking is very expensive and hard to find.
Oh, this beautiful country has my heart, and we will be exploring even more of Lavenham and the surrounding villages. Very soon. Unfortunately, there is only so much time in a day. Thank you for watching and commenting. Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x
That tall structure at the back of the house was an old windmill. Now often the sails are removed and the building converted into accommodation. Quirky.
You are in the territory of the infamous "Mathew Hopkins", "Witchfinder General", It is very likely you are seeing buildings, especially Lavenham, that Hopkins had passed or even entered to find witches to torture and burn. He covered a lot of Suffolk and a part of Essex, my county. 5:55 is an old windmill. 7:04 is a water tower Excellent driving, not easy on our small congested roads, you are good enough to be a Brit.
Great video 👍 The water tower are popular to convert to a home as shown on Grand designs on channel 4. Thacthed house's are nice to look at but have difficulty in getting insurance and need regular maintenance.
That is interesting that the insurance is different with that material. We have seen the regular maintenance and have noted that too. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Nice little road trip as usual Have you guys done Sutton Hoo yet ? . I’m going there with my son and grandsons later in the year , being National Trust members entrance will be free If your not in the National trust I would seriously recommend it , get a family ticket you will save a fortune, if your not sure down load the App first so you can see how many properties will be available to you 👍👍👍
Hi I was wondering if you are still here in Suffolk or if you have returned to the states??? I live in Brandon near to Raf lakenheath if you like I could show you some of the interesting and historical parts of Brandon , Thetford in Norfolk, and Bury St Edmunds if you haven't already been to them , for instance Thetford was the town used to film some of the scenes from a popular tv sitcom called dad's army.Just outside of Brandon there is a place sign posted as Grimes graves it's a neolithic flint mine site one of the best preserved in England and you can go into the mines and look around, further along the main road to Swaffham is the Desert rats memorial it's a ww2 tank on a plympth outside of the barracks where they stayed and trained for a brief period before the start of D day you can walk around the camp .
We're definitely still in England until 2025. We currently live in Norfolk, and we would love to learn as much as we can. Thank you for your time watching and commenting. Hope you have a wonderful Friday! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Don't know if it's too far for you. Somewhere near Cromer is a Heavy Horses visitors centre (originally used by farmers until the tractor replaced them, nearly were extinct). always wanted to go there but never found the time. Love your videos jx
Definitely not too far. Thank you so very much for your recommendation. We appreciate your time watching and commenting. Have a lovely day! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Interesting video, I thought you might have gone inside the Swan Hotel and seen the Airmen’s bar, in WW2 American military were billeted in the area, many signed their names on a wall in the bar, still there to see.
We will definitely go in our next visit. With this video was taken Chris was still not 100%. So we made a plan to return and explore once he's better. We really appreciate your time watching and commenting. Have a lovely day. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I'm surprised you didn't go into the US Airmen's bar in the Swan Hotel & Spa you drove past what with you being a US Air Force family, and apart from the very long history of the hotel itself of course. It has memorabilia and signatures from the 1940s onwards by airmen and their US family members & ancestors who have paid visits to the hotel bar to commemorate their loved ones since WW2 on display including servicemen from the 1940s who returned to pay a visit. The bar is open from midday until 11pm to visitors and open 24 hours a day to hotel residents. It's also dog friendly. The Swan also commissioned a beer named the 487th Commemorative Beer which is not sold anywhere else and is named after the 487 Bombardment Group of the 8th US Air Force who were stationed in Lavenham and who regularly frequented the bar. As it's fairly close to where you live maybe you'll pay another visit before you leave the UK.
We would have , but Chris has a bad foot. We will definitely be going back when he's back on his feet 💯%. Unfortunately, we can't push him too much just yet. We appreciate your kindness and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
@@DaydreamersBarn Yes of course. I hope Chris's foot gets better soon. And when you go back, hopefully you'll film it for us too. Have a lovely Sunday.
i think most of buildings and houses in lavenham are 500 years old. the reason why the streets and country roads are very narrow they were made for the horse and cart.
The village is beautiful and we highly recommend a visit to anyone in Suffolk! We appreciate your time watching and leaving us this wonderful information. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I watched your other post regarding your question and answer experience in the UK . I think the majority of people are accepting and travel does enhance your life experience , enjoy the rest of your stay.
My daughter went to a friends party in Lavenham and it turned out to be the Harry Potter house. While waiting to pick her up my wife and I had a very pleasant time in a nearby wine bar.
you can not visit Suffolk without going to Kersey , Eat Bergholt (Constable Cointry ) and just across the border into Essex for Dedham and Colcheater .
It's very different due to the United States being so large compared to England, but we can appreciate both for all different reasons! The beauty of both. Thank you for that lovely question. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
I understand the references, but I am heartily sick of people referring my history to the thoroughly transient (and pretty shitty) Harry Potter) books and films.
This video highlights the biggest scourge on English day to day life. Persistent drizzle. In other country's, it hammers down, then clears up & you're done. But we have this annoying drizzle for days on end. It's soul destroying.
The climate is different. However, we expected it to be raining all the time. We are happy to report that it is not all the time. But it can last for a while. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
The rain and damp together with the relatively mild winters are what make the British Isles so green. I too don't like the dark dull days of winter but you then get to appreciate the long hours of summer when the sun is up at 4am and goes down at 10pm. So, you win some, you lose some but things even out over the year. Come April and May the trees and bushes will look great when the blossom is out, meanwhile the aconites, crocus and snowdrops are out in my garden and the daffs are just coming into bloom and then as they fade the tulips will appear.
@@martinconnelly1473Yes, Spring is on the way, the very best time of year, everything fresh and green. I never mind the rain, so long as I wear waterproof mascara.😊
You need to visit the Swan Inn in Lavenham. Favourite haunt of US Airmen in WWII many veterans and families return there for the memory board and other memorabilia on display in the bar area.
We will have to try and stop in there if we head that way again. Sounds like a nice place to visit. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
You're very welcome. RAF Lavenham was home to the 487the Heavy Bombardment Group in 44/5 . Medal of Honor recipient Brig Gen F Castle was a personal friend of the Landlord of The Swan. An area of the bar is dedicated to his memory I think.@@DaydreamersBarn
I'm going to miss the drives when you go back to the states.You've shown me more of the country around the south than I would ever find time to see.And the commentary is good too.Very relaxing.
Glad you have enjoyed it so far. When we go back to America you can see the other side of the road. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
O dear, what has happened to Chris? Why the crutches? Hope he gets better soon.
Another most enjoyable 'Sunday morning' tour. I've only been to Lavenham once, many years ago. It was summer and rather busier.
I've noticed a change in Chris recently. He is so much more relaxed and chatty when you are filming. Great to see you all so chilled. Take care. x
PS. Cool beard!
Chris is on the mend. Thanks for the kind words. We can understand that it would be busier in the summer, we enjoyed it just fine without a lot of people. Holding onto the beard as long as possible. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
@@DaydreamersBarn I do hope that that is Chris hanging on to the beard and not you, Jess? That would put you in a whole different light! ;-)
Lovely!
A blast from the past for me, as I last visited Lavenham about 30 years ago.
Hope you all had a great day and Chris' foot gets better soon.
Thank you so much we absolutely love sharing with you! He is doing better each and every day. We appreciate your time and kindness. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
It's a lovely area to stay if you want a relaxing time. I've happy memories of a short Summer holiday break spent in this area many years back. I got the train to Sudbury and travelling lightly, walked to Long Melford and beautiful Lavenham, staying at a sweet little Youth Hostel at Alpheton, sadly now long gone. All I did for the three days was to explore on foot the quiet country lanes, footpaths and villages during the day with a packed lunch and a drink bottle, then return to the hostel, make my dinner and chat to the other hostel visitors in the evening before a shower and sleeping soundly. Quite idyllic. A simpler time.
A simpler time indeed. Sounds like it was a great experience for you to be able to enjoy. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Another lovely video folks, thank you for your keen interest in seeing sights and landscapes etc.
We will definitely miss you when you return to America. Things have “changed” back over there these last few years while you have been away, many would say and NOT FOR THE BETTER unfortunately. We had lived in Florida on and off for 30 years with our own house there but things have certainly changed these last few years mainly the cost of living/local taxes/out of control insurances/traffic levels & HOA fees for nothing in return.
WE WOULD CERTAINLY LIKE YOU TO RETURN AND BUILD A GOOD LIFE WITH US.
P.S.
You have not yet seen 1% of our attractions that would amaze both you and the kids such as military pageantry, Monarchy, Stately Homes, Castles, Churches, Cathedrals, Palaces, Bletchley Park where the German codes were cracked & Eisenhower stated it shortened the war by 2 years, Palaces and Old Monuments etc. Please consider returning…..
Oh friend, do we definitely appreciate you and appreciate your wonderful support! We are not looking at going anywhere any time soon, thankfully. We absolutely love it here and can not wait to explore even more and take you a long with us. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Hi family…another great Sunday morning watch..my dad was in the RAF for 17 years and we were based with American servicemen ( 1981) at brize Norton was a brilliant experience..
We are glad you enjoyed the Sunday morning watch. Glad your dad was able to enjoy serving with Americans. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Great driving Jess, Lavenham is now on my bucket list of places to visit
Thanks! We enjoyed it and would recommend. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Hello Jess, Chris and family, firstly well done Jess the driver, 😊 that tall building that you passed on your left looked like a windmill without the blades and converted to a home. Lavenham was truly gorgeous so thank you for showing me beautiful parts of England that I have never seen. I do wonder how some of those crooked houses remain standing..😊 Have a lovely weekend my friends. xx. Lots of love. ♥
Thank you, friend! We're so glad you enjoyed the trip with us. It's so fun to share our adventures with you.
I love all the unique buildings here that have withstood the test of time. Just goes to show how amazing things are made to last.
We appreciate you taking the time to watch and share in this adventure to Lavenham with our family. We hope you have the most amazing weekend! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Well spotted, it is a converted windmill. They are called 'sails' not blades,by the way.
Regards!
Many thanks for putting me right concerning the sails, I much appreciate your reply. @@captaintorch983
@@DaydreamersBarn , hiya as you like the different buildings over here look up " conversations of water towers into homes " , some are very good and who knows what you may see in the USA that will give you an idea .
The most costly is in London but is stunning , they will give you good family viewing at home .
@@lawrenceglaister4364 Possibly you meant ‘Conversion’
Hey Jess and Chris, another great video thank you. I notice Chris mentioned about doing a Double Decker bus ride at some point before going back to the U.S. It all depends on when you are due to go back to the U.S. really, but, Two very good Open top bus rides i can Recommend are from Eastbourne on the south coast to Brighton which is very scenic but pick a nice warm day in spring if ya`ll still here by then, also one of the nicest ones is from Bournemouth in the County of Dorset, to Swanage which is further West on the Jurassic coastline overlooking the English Channel. The ride from Bournemouth is truly wonderful with local villages and plenty of coastal views, especially from the top deck of the bus, it makes you realise what you cannot see from a car viewpoint. The ride to Swanage is just so good, and once you get to Swanage you will love this place to look around for a couple of hours on foot. Then when you are done, do the return trip back to where you originally got on the bus. I would recommend doing a couple of nights in an Air B N B, so you can have a good look around Bournemouth too with it`s wonderful Beach and Shops galore. At Least then, you can have the right amount of time to travel home at your leisure. I will leave you a link to a good video below of the exact journey ok, Enjoy Ya`ll. :)
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Fabulous, friend, thank you so much f0r this lovely insight and recommendations. We definitely need to get on a double decker bus tour for sure. We definitely appreciate your time and all of your lovely support. Have a good week
Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Guys that was brilliant and thanks so much for sharing! We are used to all these structures and to be honest we do take them for granted as we have grown up with them! but to a visitor its must be wonderful to experience! The tower on the way to Lavenham was water tower and the structure in the garden was a windmill with no vanes! Take care x
We can understand how it would be something not as noticeable if you live with it your whole life. We are just glad to see it while we can. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Morning Jess , Chris, family lovley village and buildings, well done with your driving too
Morning, thank you for the kind words, watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Another lovely drive out guy’s I’m just chilling having a cuppa while watching your video 🙌😊 so relaxing!!!! Maybe one day you could check out sandwich in Kent lots of quaint streets and beautiful medieval houses, oh and a American gun boat from the Vietnam era on the river stour it a well cool place to visit! 🇬🇧🫶🇺🇸
We're so happy you could come along for yet another adventure with us to explore this beautiful island. We appreciate all your support, friend. Thank you for the lovely recommendation! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
We had a holiday in Suffolk recently. We don't drive but were able to visit Sudbury, Lavenham and Bury St Edmunds all on the same bus route (and it also goes through another medieval town - Long Melford). The square in Lavenham that you drove through but didn't stop has the impressive medieval Guildhall and a yellow coloured house called Little Hall. Both can be visited and have really interesting displays and gardens. The Guildhall has a lot about the history of the woollen industry in Lavenham, a WW2 exhibit and a history of criminal justice in the town from medieval times. The Guildhall once held prisoners. Little Hall was owned by a family for many years who were quite creative and inventive and there are a lot of interesting displays there too, along with the architecture of both places, they are really worth a visit. We stopped off in the Swan Hotel on the way back for some refreshment as the bus stop was near. That also has an impressive interior.
Sudbury has the painter Thomas Gainsborough's house which is now a museum and has a lot worth seeing. In medieval times one of the locals, Simon of Sudbury ( bishop or archbishop) was on King Richard II's side in London during the peasants revolt and had his head chopped off by the peasants. He was blamed for the high taxes they endured (poll tax). His head/skull can be seen in St Gregory's church in Sudbury. There's a wonderful hotel (The Mill House) right by a mill race with a working mill wheel which overlooks wonderful walking paths, a duck pond with many birds and common pasture land where people walk their dogs and cattle graze. All this can be seen from the hotel which can be visited for drinks (indoor or out) and meals without having to stay there. Bury St Edmunds has an outdoor market, a fascinating museum with many Anglo-Saxon royal artefacts but also info about a famous Victorian murder (The Red Barn Murder). There is also a fantastic cathedral there.
Glad to hear you had a nice holiday in Suffolk. Sounds like you were able to see some good places with a lot of history. As close as we are to Bury, we do not get that way as often. The outdoor market and everything else sounds amazing. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris
We were in Suffolk recently and dropped in on Lavenham on the way home. We`ve been before and enjoy visiting whenever we can. Pleased that you enjoyed your visit.
We will definitely be returning. It is such a beautiful village! So
I'm glad you enjoyed your time as well. 🤍 Jess x
Jess and family glad you're enjoying your time in the UK. I've lived in Suffolk for 40 years, I love it ! I've been to Lavenham many times. You missed the medieval guildhall in the market Square.
We were not able to stay too long this time. Hopefully, we will make another trip and check that out. Thanks for the suggestion, watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess,
Just came across your site, what lovely family, God bless and all the best for the future
Oh, thank you so much, and welcome, friend! We appreciate your kindness and time watching our video. Have a lovely day! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Hi guys , The Swan Hotel has connections with u.s Airmen , they have the signatures of them enscribed on the wall , one u.s airman loved the place so much he went back year after year to visit after the war . Lovely old place 😊❤
Hundred percent we want to return and go there, but once chris is fully healed with his foot. This little outing was to help brighten up our sweet Chris day and share a little more of this beautiful island with you. Thank you for all your wonderful support. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
I live close to the Village of Lacock which was also used as a location for Harry Potter . Never knew about Lavenham what a beautiful place . Thanks
Wow, we will definitely be checking out your location! Thank you for yet another wonderful recommendation, friend! Thank you so very much. We appreciate your kindness. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Thank you for another great video. The reason wooden frame house became crooked is they make with green oak and as it seasons they will twist and bow.
Interesting, we didn't know it was a specific trait for green oak. Thanks for the info, watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Green Oak is what you call it as it has come freshly cut down Oak tree.
Another great post Jess, hope Chris is on the mend. Have a great week guys. 👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you so very much for all your support! Chris is doing much better every day! I am so glad that you came along with us for this amazing ride. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Is this coincidence that we should meet again so soon in the place of our ancestors, Lavenham, Boxted, Polstead, Sudbury and Burgh amongst the many villages mentioned in our roots. We have Norfolk and Suffolk accents which were 'normal' in our parents' time, a homely dialect which we like to speak over breakfast. My late mum b.1910 was very 'broad' and was once asked what country she came from! Lovely❤ Thank you.
Most definitely hope we definitely meet again. We're so happy and thankful to have you enjoy our video. Love all the wonderful accents here. Just truly appreciate your sweet support. We hope you have the most amazing evening! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Another great video and Lavenham looks lovely much like it was when I last visited more than 15 years ago. I felt very nostalgic watching this video as reminds me of a time back in the 90's and early 2000's when I would pass through Suffolk on my way to my parents boat they kept of the Norfolk Broads. I would usually turn of the busy M11/A11 road and have lunch in a pub in one of the pretty villages. I'm very happy this winter has been fairly mild as has kept my heating bill down though a bit too much rain for my liking.
We are glad to bring you down memory lane. It is nice having a more mild winter, however, we can agree there has been a good amount of rain. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
The strange black building with the grey structure on the top is a windmill for grinding grains minus its sails the black part is brick that was painted in bitumen and housed the mill machinery the grey cap housed the sails and turned into the wind. Yes the concrete structure on the right is indeed a water tower. Most of the buildings in Lavenham were built in the 1400’s or 1500’s. Other picturesque villages to visit in the same area are Kersey and Finchingfield. A whole day trip to Kentwell hall is definitely worth while particularly between 22 to 30 June when at Kentwell the year will be 1535 and there will be in excess of 200 living history specialists dressed in period costumes who interact with visitors. Kentwell hall is part of the village of Long Melford.
Thank you for sharing all the wonderful insight and recommendations. We definitely appreciate your kindness and time sharing with us. We hope you have a lovely day. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I used to live near Lavenham, some of the buildings are 800 years old
That is a long time for wood frame homes. Thanks for the info, watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Thanks again for a tour of beautiful Lavenham. Good driving as always love to all ❤
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
It's strange to think that the very old timber framed buildings (that date from the early 17th century or older) were often occupied by the poor in society. Today they're often the most sought after to buy. The wealthy tore down out of fashion timber buildings and rebuilt in brick and stone. After a large area of the old timber buildings in London were destroyed in the 1666 fire the city was rebuilt in brick and stone with clay tiled roofs. Partly because it's far more fire resistant but also there weren't the trees available. Much forest had been felled to clear for agricultural use and to produce charcoal. Large areas were reserved to construct ships for the Royal Navy. There was an unlimited supply of clay to make bricks and coal to fire them. Today most timber used is imported to the UK from countries on the Baltic or North America.
That is very interesting. Sounds like the 1666 fire in London was similar to the Great Chicago fire of 1871 we had in America. It is wild to think something like that changes the landscape because of what is happening around the world. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Enjoyed this very much ❤ I love seeing gorgeous little villages, and because I don't drive, it's great watching you guys driving BTW Jess did a great job driving through the tiny lanes 😊 please keep doing these lovely videos xxx
We plan on keeping them coming. Thanks for the kind words, watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
I think one of the most beautiful things to check out are woodlands in spring time when the blue bells are out it is just a carpet of blue. can I say really enjoy your videos.
That sounds like something right up our alley. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Glad to see it's pretty much the same as when I was a kid. Much better of course, when the weather co-operates. Did you notice in Lavenham that there are no telegraph poles in the main street? They wanted to preserve the look of all the old wattle and daub buildings. On some days, they don't let traffic up the main street so you can really get a bit more of the mediaeval vibe.
We did not notice the lack of poles. That is really interesting thing to note. We will have to look next time we are there. Also, we will be sure to keep that in consideration at the future villages we visit. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Another great day out with you and your family. That was indeed a water tower but they are also leased to mobile phone companies who festoon them with microwave transmitters. It would seem wonderful to live in one of those old listed buildings. It is until you want to do any repairs or improvements. Because they are listed, you have to work to an agreed standard. You can't, for example, take out those drafty old windows and replace them with modern UPVC. Everything has to match the original. That is a good thing but gets incredibly expensive. I do wonder how some of them manage to stay up. By the way, you are a great and careful driver.
Thanks for the info on the water tower. We can only imagine how much it costs to keep everything to met the specific codes. Thank you for your kind works, watching, and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Another brilliant video guys 🤓 I have ADHD and your content really makes me calm and chilled 👌. keep up the good work. 🇬🇧🇺🇲.
Well we are glad to hear that. It is our pleasure and honor to bring you videos that help. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Nice drive again folks, thanks. I love the old timber frame buildings I find them fascinating. My brother lives in one over in Shropshire which is quite unusual as far as I know. It was built in the 17th century then about 200 years later the outside had a stone surround built. From outside the house looks Victorian but going inside is like entering a time warp as all the original timber work is exposed. It does make me wonder how much history is hidden behind a few bricks or a couple of inches of soil.
I'm so glad you were able to come along with us for this fun trip. I agree that the timber framed homes are elegant and beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with us. We really appreciate your support! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Pleased you're enjoying living in Britain. When Chris gets a bit time off, I recommend you give the Yorkshire Dales a look. I'm not from Yorkshire, but in my opinion it's the most beautiful part of the world.
We have been told that by quite a few people. It is on the list to check out. Thanks for the recommendation. We appreciate you watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
My aunt worked at" the Swan" in Lavenham she was a suffolk girl of course ,her father ,My grandfather was a farm manager
for a big farm in the county,Dad was on the plough and his brothers all worked various jobs for the old man ,happy days
Oh the days back then. Must have been wonderful then as well. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Got to do Duxford 😊 museum
Yes it’s excellent! We went in December. I don’t know anything about planes or military but I was really surprised how much I enjoyed it. My 10 year old son was in his element. He had the best day ever!
We will have to check that out. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
You may have noticed how many houses were that distinctive shade of pink. This is known as Suffolk Pink and dates back to when people painted their buildings with a mixture of limewash and ox blood. I dont think the second ingredient will be used these days but the shade is definitely still used!
We did, and it's wonderful. We appreciate your time watching and sharing with us. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Very enjoyable, thank you. My relations are traceable and go back to the early 16th century near Lavenham. Then 95 per cent of the population were engaged in agriculture and lived in extremely poorly constructed housing long since fallen down or demolished. This is why some villages have only a church a manor house and a small number of houses dotted about.
That is an interesting fact that you don't consider too much today. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
"in our yard too...''
"In the Garden!"
That made me laugh out loud!
She's right! A yard is for builders!
Right. Think I will call it a garden from now on. No more calling it a yard. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
@@DaydreamersBarn The two words are thought to have the same very old linguistic root so in a sense it doesn't really matter.
Obviously on these long drives you’ll be stopping for lunch or a coffee and maybe you could show the restaurant and the menu too etc !
Oh, most definitely, we shared it. We always share when we stop and enjoy a meal. At the end of this video, I shared about the Cafe The Nook, which we enjoyed tea along with the food. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
The roadside hedges are generally in much better shape nowadays. When they were trimmed by hand they would go years without attention.
We can see how it is easier nowadays because of the technology and machinery when we see them working. By hand must have been a lot more of any ordeal. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Farmer’s boy here. We used to do our hedges around every other year. My grandfather would spend the autumn working his way round the field hedges. The cuttings went by horse and cart to a heap in one field, and were burnt on bonfire night, with the families of the people who worked on the farm coming for fun and hot spuds. Not too many miles away from Lavenham either.
That was just after the war though; a long time ago now!
@@daveyr7454 I spent a lot of my childhood in North Wales and recall teams of men with sickles trimming the roadside hedges. It was unusual to see a recently trimmed section of hedge.
Nowadays every hedge is 'shipshape and Bristol fashion' on every country lane in my home county of Sussex. I assume that there are restrictions on when they can be trimmed, to protect wildlife.
Enjoy Lavenham but then don’t miss seeing Thaxted, Saffron Walden and Clare, just driving through is amazing. TV series Lovejoy was filmed in and around these towns and villages. Loads of gorgeous villages in Suffolk, and do visit Cambridge but use the park and Ride sites as parking is very expensive and hard to find.
Oh, this beautiful country has my heart, and we will be exploring even more of Lavenham and the surrounding villages. Very soon. Unfortunately, there is only so much time in a day. Thank you for watching and commenting. Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x
That tall structure at the back of the house was an old windmill. Now often the sails are removed and the building converted into accommodation. Quirky.
Quite a clever idea. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
My son works at Lavenham blue tea rooms the cream tea is fantastic
If we head back that way we will for sure stop in and try it. Cheers, Chris
You are in the territory of the infamous "Mathew Hopkins", "Witchfinder General", It is very likely you are seeing buildings, especially Lavenham, that Hopkins had passed or even entered to find witches to torture and burn. He covered a lot of Suffolk and a part of Essex, my county. 5:55 is an old windmill. 7:04 is a water tower Excellent driving, not easy on our small congested roads, you are good enough to be a Brit.
We appreciate you sharing and being so kind! We appreciate your time watching and commenting with us. We hope you have a lovely week. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Great video 👍 The water tower are popular to convert to a home as shown on Grand designs on channel 4. Thacthed house's are nice to look at but have difficulty in getting insurance and need regular maintenance.
That is interesting that the insurance is different with that material. We have seen the regular maintenance and have noted that too. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
wow beautiful places.
Thank you for watching! 🤍 Jess x
You went past "the Windmill" Suffolk.
We did. I was a great drive. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Nice little road trip as usual
Have you guys done Sutton Hoo yet ? . I’m going there with my son and grandsons later in the year , being National Trust members entrance will be free
If your not in the National trust I would seriously recommend it , get a family ticket you will save a fortune, if your not sure down load the App first so you can see how many properties will be available to you 👍👍👍
We have not been there yet. Thanks for the info, we will look into that. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Did you check the NT app ?
According to the app there are 15 places near Cambridge, 9 by Norwich and 10 by Ipswich, just to get you started 👍👍
Hi I was wondering if you are still here in Suffolk or if you have returned to the states??? I live in Brandon near to Raf lakenheath if you like I could show you some of the interesting and historical parts of Brandon , Thetford in Norfolk, and Bury St Edmunds if you haven't already been to them , for instance Thetford was the town used to film some of the scenes from a popular tv sitcom called dad's army.Just outside of Brandon there is a place sign posted as Grimes graves it's a neolithic flint mine site one of the best preserved in England and you can go into the mines and look around, further along the main road to Swaffham is the Desert rats memorial it's a ww2 tank on a plympth outside of the barracks where they stayed and trained for a brief period before the start of D day you can walk around the camp .
We're definitely still in England until 2025. We currently live in Norfolk, and we would love to learn as much as we can. Thank you for your time watching and commenting. Hope you have a wonderful Friday! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Congrats on your driving 😊
Thanks, she did amazing driving. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Part of the film Witchfinder General was filmed in Lavenham.
Nice, we will be returning to tour even more. Thank you for sharing with us. 🤍 Jess x
Don't know if it's too far for you. Somewhere near Cromer is a Heavy Horses visitors centre (originally used by farmers until the tractor replaced them, nearly were extinct). always wanted to go there but never found the time. Love your videos jx
Definitely not too far. Thank you so very much for your recommendation. We appreciate your time watching and commenting. Have a lovely day! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Thanks for your lovely reply, mini drivers are cool, mines a mini cooper s
@@JohnHolmes-hu4pc it's so much fun to drive! It's so cool to explore this beautiful country. Thank you for your kindness and support! 🤍 Jess x
Interesting video, I thought you might have gone inside the Swan Hotel and seen the Airmen’s bar, in WW2 American military were billeted in the area, many signed their names on a wall in the bar, still there to see.
We will definitely go in our next visit. With this video was taken Chris was still not 100%. So we made a plan to return and explore once he's better. We really appreciate your time watching and commenting. Have a lovely day. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I'm surprised you didn't go into the US Airmen's bar in the Swan Hotel & Spa you drove past what with you being a US Air Force family, and apart from the very long history of the hotel itself of course. It has memorabilia and signatures from the 1940s onwards by airmen and their US family members & ancestors who have paid visits to the hotel bar to commemorate their loved ones since WW2 on display including servicemen from the 1940s who returned to pay a visit. The bar is open from midday until 11pm to visitors and open 24 hours a day to hotel residents. It's also dog friendly. The Swan also commissioned a beer named the 487th Commemorative Beer which is not sold anywhere else and is named after the 487 Bombardment Group of the 8th US Air Force who were stationed in Lavenham and who regularly frequented the bar. As it's fairly close to where you live maybe you'll pay another visit before you leave the UK.
We would have , but Chris has a bad foot. We will definitely be going back when he's back on his feet 💯%. Unfortunately, we can't push him too much just yet. We appreciate your kindness and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
@@DaydreamersBarn Yes of course. I hope Chris's foot gets better soon. And when you go back, hopefully you'll film it for us too. Have a lovely Sunday.
@The.Android , most definitely we will take you all long with us. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
i think most of buildings and houses in lavenham are 500 years old. the reason why the streets and country roads are very narrow they were made for the horse and cart.
The village is beautiful and we highly recommend a visit to anyone in Suffolk! We appreciate your time watching and leaving us this wonderful information. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
It may be too far for you but I would recommend Scotland for a visit some beautiful scenery.
We did it once and plan to go at least once more. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
I watched your other post regarding your question and answer experience in the UK . I think the majority of people are accepting and travel does enhance your life experience , enjoy the rest of your stay.
My daughter went to a friends party in Lavenham and it turned out to be the Harry Potter house. While waiting to pick her up my wife and I had a very pleasant time in a nearby wine bar.
Sounds like you enjoyed the village as well. Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
you can not visit Suffolk without going to Kersey , Eat Bergholt (Constable Cointry ) and just across the border into Essex for Dedham and Colcheater .
Fantastic recommendation! Thank you for your time, friend. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
i bet chris could not wait to get out of the house?!
You are not wrong. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
how do you find the american wilderness to british wilderness?
It's very different due to the United States being so large compared to England, but we can appreciate both for all different reasons! The beauty of both. Thank you for that lovely question. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Your missis is really beautiful big fella..
I couldn't agree with you more! I lucked out on that one. Cheers 🍻 Chris.
Oh, thank you both! ❤️ Jess x
@@DaydreamersBarn I think you might have been punching above your weight..(sarcasm,I thought I’d better ya ,your yanks.)
And their beautiful daughter, handsome son!
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Thank you! 🤍 Jess x
I understand the references, but I am heartily sick of people referring my history to the thoroughly transient (and pretty shitty) Harry Potter) books and films.
Oh lord.. That was definitely not what we were doing. Thank you for watching the video... Cheers Jess
This video highlights the biggest scourge on English day to day life. Persistent drizzle. In other country's, it hammers down, then clears up & you're done. But we have this annoying drizzle for days on end. It's soul destroying.
The climate is different. However, we expected it to be raining all the time. We are happy to report that it is not all the time. But it can last for a while. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
The rain and damp together with the relatively mild winters are what make the British Isles so green. I too don't like the dark dull days of winter but you then get to appreciate the long hours of summer when the sun is up at 4am and goes down at 10pm. So, you win some, you lose some but things even out over the year. Come April and May the trees and bushes will look great when the blossom is out, meanwhile the aconites, crocus and snowdrops are out in my garden and the daffs are just coming into bloom and then as they fade the tulips will appear.
@@martinconnelly1473Yes, Spring is on the way, the very best time of year, everything fresh and green. I never mind the rain, so long as I wear waterproof mascara.😊
@jennywren8937 💯, toss on my rain boots & waterproof mascara for the win. Nothing can spoil my love of this beautiful country! Cheers 🤍 Jess x