Great video! I live in Lewes so it was good to see it from the perspective of a visitor :) Such beautiful weather too and you take a really nice video.
Thank you very much for your kind words and for checking out my content! Much appreciated. I was very lucky with the weather - doesn't seem like the best summer so far though!
Great video Willie, as a resident of Lewes it's great to see a visitor's perspective. The Dripping Pan and Lewes FC is something i can share more of. The ground for the stadium was in fact dug out to build the Mount nearby, and it's thought this Mount was going to be the original (or at least temporary) location of the motte and bailey fort for William de Warrene before he built the castle. The stadium has been home to Lewes FC since 1885, which makes it the oldest continually used football stadium in Sussex. The big wall that backed onto the road is a historic flint wall, and there were issues with the Football Association in the 2000s, as Lewes' football level required higher grading of stadiums, but due to the history, that side of the stadium could not be renovated. Lewes FC themselves were formed in the Royal Oak pub which you may have passed by (still an excellent pub nowadays), and have gotten as high as the 5th division of England in 2008/09. They also run off of a fan-ownership scheme since 2010, allowing fans to pay a certain amount per year to be an owner - as you mentioned this town has a strong community, and this shows through the success of this scheme. The team are nicknamed the Rooks, mostly due to the abundance of Rook birds around the town, but apparently also as a play of words relating to the Rook chess piece, as it represents a castle, of which Lewes of course also has - this is also represented in the club badge. I can direct you to source for any more history about the club if you'd like, great video again :)
Hi there! Thank you very much for your kind words, watching my video and providing the additional information. This is very useful! I would really like to visit the Dripping Pan during a match one day. Some of my work colleagues are regular attendees and say it is an unbelievable experience. Cheers again for the additional context and go Rooks!
@@willieexplore Ah bless you Will I'm now onto pint number 3 - only inches away from the 15th Century book shop. I will now explore your other vids . Thanks again.
Thanks so much for sharing this tour of Lewes. I’m from Quebec,Canada and my sweetheart actually lives in Lewes. I had never seen all of it and its extremely interesting and educational. I had no idea of Henry Vlll passage there either. I love historical places and this one is a very rich one. Again, thanks so much for sharing this video
Very interesting place, Willie, if you visited you probably wouldn't notice half of what you showcased there👍. Fascinating history. I love how the drinking fountains and the shoe cleaners etc have been preserved. What a fantastic word "twitten" is😊
Hi Sheila! Hope all is well on your side. Thanks as always for commenting and contributing to the discussion. Glad you enjoyed the tour! Things like the boot scrapers and the fountains definitely shows that the community is proud of their town and its history. Re twitten, I've read that it is derived from a German word "zwischen" which means "between" - but yes what a great word :)
Cheers from Calgary Alberta Canada :) Thoroughly enjoyed your video ! What a beautiful place! I learned recently 2 of the protestant martyrs burn victims are ancestors of mine, Margery Morris and son, James . Some day i hope to travel to see Sussex area . Meantime, loving these videos on youtube , such a blessing . Thank you for making this !
Hi there! Thanks for watching from beautiful Canada. I visited Ontario and Quebec in 2018 and loved it, would love to return one day. Appreciate you checking out my content and I appreciate the support. Hope you make it to Sussex one day!
Thanks once again, Willie. Very interesting history of the town. Superbly done. Jou aanslag en aanbieding van die beeldmateriall is uitstekend. Baie dankie. Jy wys pragtige plekke wat ek beslis nooit self sal sien nie.👍👍👍
Cheers Jasper! Glad you enjoyed it. England has some surprisingly beautiful destinations, especially off the beaten track. Lots of trinkets and treasures at that flea market, I could easily spend a whole day there just browsing!
As always, Sir Willy, a really well-done, interesting walk-around!! And now ... one more item for my bucket list: Lewes!! We love botanical gardens, big and small, and Lewes is loaded!! Perfect! Thanks for sharing. We had a great time in London a few years back, but only got out away as far as the Kew Gardens! Next time ... welll ... Lewes on the list. [Greetings from monsoony Tucson (this time of year).]
Hi Jim! Always such a huge pleasure hearing from you. There are so many interesting places away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, and often within touching distance. Lewes is no exception in this regard. You won't be disappointed! Hope you stay dry in Arizona! Best regards
Lewes and the East Sussex coast will not disappoint you. It's rich in history over the past four thousand years or so . . . and is exquisitely beautiful! Visit Alfriston, Seaford, West Dean and chase the chalk downs to Beachy Head itself.
@@willieexplore I also live on the other side of the castle 🫣 so castle rise x2 a day as well! My legs are in great shape 😂 it’s also so lovely for someone to know the historic value of Lewes… and the reason why bonfire night is NOT a racist burning of crosses… the whole procession is mainly to represent the historic ties with Lewes and other nations and also within GB. I will be in it this 5th November as a Tudor lady, a nod to the divorce settlement (Anne of Cleves) from King Henry IIIV, the he didn’t kill!
@@jemsjemski533 Not just a great workout but a scenic one too! Glad you enjoyed the video, it is a wonderful place with so much history and stories to tell. Good luck for Bonfire, I am sure it will be very busy :)
We in New Zealand commemorate Guy Fawkes on the 5th November each year. Never understood why, when we are at the other end of the world. Very interesting walk about Willie. Thank you for the history commentary, what an amazing and very interesting place with heaps of history. Kiwi
Hi Swanoaks! Great to hear from you and that you are keeping well in Virginia! Yep, Guy Fawkes was the one in charge of the explosives during the Gunpowder Plot, so the fireworks are mostly synonymous with him rather than the other group of Catholics. It's always great to hear good feedback from people like yourselves - I'm delighted that you enjoyed it and I'm grateful for your ongoing support! Have a great day, Willie
The firework parades are the best I have been to. In 1975, real fires and "Kill the Pope" societies, real fights, plenty of beer, and lots of noise. There are You-tube films of the older parades if you search. Lewes is one of the best historic towns in England. Its quiet without the railway to Uckfield, and the A27 used to run up the High Street. Good Video, well researched.
Great video again mate, Lewes is a great little town with a unique atmosphere, great pubs (best place for a pub crawl in Sussex in my opinion!) and beautiful countryside all around. You covered the town's history and sights really well, top research once again!
Cheers Matt! Had a great time in Lewes and enjoyed reading up about the town and its history. Exploring during the day and having a casual stroll is so different from the madness of Bonfire Night in November!
Great, I live not far away in Horsham, which is where Shelley is from and yes that building is referring to Percy Shelley the poet who was born in Horsham. Great video.
Hi willie another fine first class video from you and pleasure for showing plentiful interest information to inform about our travel requirements thanks!
You are very welcome Simon! Always such a pleasure hearing from you. Glad you enjoyed the video, there are some wonderful things to see and experience in Lewes!
Hi Willie - yes, Lewes is a beautiful town! It's been about three or four years since I last went down there for a wander, so it's about time I took the camera there for another visit! One of these days I'll also get there for the 5th of November celebrations, I hear it's something else. One of my uncles was evacuated there during the war, and always used to say that the locals pronounce it "Lose", which apparently is true! Who knew? 🤷♂️☺️
Hi Andy! So nice to hear from you again. How's the travels going? Definitely visit the Bonfire if you haven't done it yet, it really is an experience. I've not done it in many years so not sure how much it has changed though. Maybe leave in good time to avoid the rush for last-minute trains! Very interesting about the pronunciation!
@@andybaker2456 wow that is insane, best of luck! Are you going to climb a mountain or two? Hopefully I get to Kathmandu on my sabbatical, that is the plan at least!
@willieexplore Cheers Willie! No mountain climbing, but there will be plenty of exploring of Kathmandu and the surrounding area. If the weather plays ball, there might be a side trip to Pokhara, too. Fingers crossed. 😄
What a wonderful video, full of information as always! What a Friday night entertainment! Lewes is so picturesque, so historic, full of beautiful gardens, architecture, churches, history and how nicely presented Willie! Thank you so very much indeed! Please keep going, there’s so much to explore on home soil in the Uk , I believe the more such content you post, the more the algorithm will pick up on it and eventually give you more views. It’s well worth it in any case, it’s for the channel, for your viewers, and how interesting this really is to discover!
Hi Bip! Thanks again for commenting and engaging, as always. You are a pillar of my channel for sure. Glad you enjoy these vlogs about places in England. I certainly enjoy reading up about the various places and its history, time-consuming as it is. But as you say, these vlogs do add variety to my channel, which is always great. And it shows some of my viewers parts of the world they might not experience themselves - there is immense satisfaction for me in sharing my experiences with them. As I said in my close, RUclips is (for me) all about making memories together with a community around you. Hope all is well - are you in the Caribbean at the moment or still in planning phase?
If you're a tourist planning on visiting London, Lewes is only an hour away on the train from Victoria Station and unlike some towns, it's not full of visitors.
Willie...dis n ongelooflike avontuur om saam te kan explore op jou reise. Ek self het nog so min van SA gesien, en jou vlogs oor die English Countryside is veral n groot treat. Dis soort van n bucket list item vir my, maar totdat ek hopelik eendag self kan gaan, toer ek heerlik saam met jou. Doen so voort!
Hi Melanie! Dankie vir jou mooi boodskap, ek waardeer dit opreg! Bly jy reis lekker saam en hopelik gee die videos jou 'n goeie idee van die Engelse platteland. Lewes is regtig 'n besonderse plekkie. Na my sabbatsjaar beplan ek om sommer gereeld van Engelse dorpies videos te maak. Groete en nogmaals dankie vir die ondersteuning en aanmoediging!
Jy is nie dalk lus om Ierland ook te gaan verken nie? Nog n bucket list item. Ek is nog n nuwe volgeling op jou kanaal, so ek probeer nog om n kronologiese volgorde van jou avonture vas te pen.
@@melaniebrits2113 dankie Melanie, ja ek sal graag daar wil toer. Was al in Dublin en Belfast in Noord Ierland maar nie videos gemaak nie. So baie plekke om te gaan verken ne!
you forgot Souther ham quarry where electrical implements are taken apart and dismantled and recycled just behind Glyndebourne opera house. Just think your old fridge being dismantled to the sound od Wagner's Valkyrie.
Hi Willie, if you're in the UK on 5 November, what about doing a Lewes bonfire special? I will be away with my dog overnight (for obvious reasons) so you could crash here and do extensive reporting without the hassle of having to get back to BN... Just an idea.
Wow mate what an amazing offer, thank you very much! Unfortunately I will be out of the country travelling. I bet it must be a frustrating night for dog owners, this often gets overlooked when people talk about Bonfire. Best of luck!
@@turquoiseblue228 cheers mate, will definitely remember your offer. I can't quite say where I'll be just yet...have to keep a surprise or two. All I can say it is a destination close to my heart :)
Great video! I live in Lewes so it was good to see it from the perspective of a visitor :) Such beautiful weather too and you take a really nice video.
Thank you very much for your kind words and for checking out my content! Much appreciated. I was very lucky with the weather - doesn't seem like the best summer so far though!
Lewes, a beautiful town, well kept in the south of the UK. Great tour.
Hi Denis, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! It certainly is a great place to visit. A Sussex gem for sure.
Great video Willie, as a resident of Lewes it's great to see a visitor's perspective. The Dripping Pan and Lewes FC is something i can share more of. The ground for the stadium was in fact dug out to build the Mount nearby, and it's thought this Mount was going to be the original (or at least temporary) location of the motte and bailey fort for William de Warrene before he built the castle.
The stadium has been home to Lewes FC since 1885, which makes it the oldest continually used football stadium in Sussex. The big wall that backed onto the road is a historic flint wall, and there were issues with the Football Association in the 2000s, as Lewes' football level required higher grading of stadiums, but due to the history, that side of the stadium could not be renovated.
Lewes FC themselves were formed in the Royal Oak pub which you may have passed by (still an excellent pub nowadays), and have gotten as high as the 5th division of England in 2008/09. They also run off of a fan-ownership scheme since 2010, allowing fans to pay a certain amount per year to be an owner - as you mentioned this town has a strong community, and this shows through the success of this scheme. The team are nicknamed the Rooks, mostly due to the abundance of Rook birds around the town, but apparently also as a play of words relating to the Rook chess piece, as it represents a castle, of which Lewes of course also has - this is also represented in the club badge. I can direct you to source for any more history about the club if you'd like, great video again :)
Hi there! Thank you very much for your kind words, watching my video and providing the additional information. This is very useful! I would really like to visit the Dripping Pan during a match one day. Some of my work colleagues are regular attendees and say it is an unbelievable experience. Cheers again for the additional context and go Rooks!
Really enjoyed your episode - I'm in Lewes right now sipping a pint of chocolate caramel stout......lovely
Nice one mate! Appreciate the support and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Lewes a great place to explore. Cheers!
@@willieexplore Ah bless you Will I'm now onto pint number 3 - only inches away from the 15th Century book shop. I will now explore your other vids . Thanks again.
@@chilli-badger have a wonderful time!
Thanks so much for sharing this tour of Lewes. I’m from Quebec,Canada and my sweetheart actually lives in Lewes. I had never seen all of it and its extremely interesting and educational. I had no idea of Henry Vlll passage there either. I love historical places and this one is a very rich one. Again, thanks so much for sharing this video
Thanks for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed it and got something out of it. Appreciate the support!
Excellent. Thank you for showing this
My absolute pleasure! Thank you for watching and supporting my channel!
Absolutely outstanding video, great narrative, excellently structured. Well done. (UK)
Really appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad that you enjoyed it!
Very interesting place, Willie, if you visited you probably wouldn't notice half of what you showcased there👍. Fascinating history. I love how the drinking fountains and the shoe cleaners etc have been preserved. What a fantastic word "twitten" is😊
Hi Sheila! Hope all is well on your side. Thanks as always for commenting and contributing to the discussion. Glad you enjoyed the tour! Things like the boot scrapers and the fountains definitely shows that the community is proud of their town and its history. Re twitten, I've read that it is derived from a German word "zwischen" which means "between" - but yes what a great word :)
Cheers from Calgary Alberta Canada :) Thoroughly enjoyed your video ! What a beautiful place!
I learned recently 2 of the protestant martyrs burn victims are ancestors of mine, Margery Morris and son, James . Some day i hope to travel to see Sussex area . Meantime, loving these videos on youtube , such a blessing . Thank you for making this !
Hi there! Thanks for watching from beautiful Canada. I visited Ontario and Quebec in 2018 and loved it, would love to return one day. Appreciate you checking out my content and I appreciate the support. Hope you make it to Sussex one day!
Thanks once again, Willie. Very interesting history of the town. Superbly done. Jou aanslag en aanbieding van die beeldmateriall is uitstekend. Baie dankie. Jy wys pragtige plekke wat ek beslis nooit self sal sien nie.👍👍👍
My pleasure, Errol! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Waardeer jou ondersteuning en dat jy saam toer! Groete
Gorgeous town, Willie! Thanks for showing us! Actually kind of loved the flea market!
Cheers Jasper! Glad you enjoyed it. England has some surprisingly beautiful destinations, especially off the beaten track. Lots of trinkets and treasures at that flea market, I could easily spend a whole day there just browsing!
As always, Sir Willy, a really well-done, interesting walk-around!! And now ... one more item for my bucket list: Lewes!! We love botanical gardens, big and small, and Lewes is loaded!! Perfect! Thanks for sharing. We had a great time in London a few years back, but only got out away as far as the Kew Gardens! Next time ... welll ... Lewes on the list. [Greetings from monsoony Tucson (this time of year).]
Hi Jim! Always such a huge pleasure hearing from you. There are so many interesting places away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, and often within touching distance. Lewes is no exception in this regard. You won't be disappointed! Hope you stay dry in Arizona! Best regards
Lewes and the East Sussex coast will not disappoint you. It's rich in history over the past four thousand years or so . . . and is exquisitely beautiful! Visit Alfriston, Seaford, West Dean and chase the chalk downs to Beachy Head itself.
@@nickwyatt3243 certainly some magnificent places around here, Nick! Thanks for watching and checking out my channel
6.21...Charlie Watts House..the rolling Stone...lived here in the 60's RS heyday!!...just thought you should know!!
Oh wow! I did not know that, thanks for the extra information!
My daughter goes to school at the bottom of Keere street… twice a day up and down! 😮💨
Sounds like a brutal exercise regime :) Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!
@@willieexplore I also live on the other side of the castle 🫣 so castle rise x2 a day as well! My legs are in great shape 😂 it’s also so lovely for someone to know the historic value of Lewes… and the reason why bonfire night is NOT a racist burning of crosses… the whole procession is mainly to represent the historic ties with Lewes and other nations and also within GB. I will be in it this 5th November as a Tudor lady, a nod to the divorce settlement (Anne of Cleves) from King Henry IIIV, the he didn’t kill!
@@jemsjemski533 Not just a great workout but a scenic one too! Glad you enjoyed the video, it is a wonderful place with so much history and stories to tell. Good luck for Bonfire, I am sure it will be very busy :)
We in New Zealand commemorate Guy Fawkes on the 5th November each year. Never understood why, when we are at the other end of the world. Very interesting walk about Willie. Thank you for the history commentary, what an amazing and very interesting place with heaps of history. Kiwi
Hi Swanoaks! Great to hear from you and that you are keeping well in Virginia! Yep, Guy Fawkes was the one in charge of the explosives during the Gunpowder Plot, so the fireworks are mostly synonymous with him rather than the other group of Catholics. It's always great to hear good feedback from people like yourselves - I'm delighted that you enjoyed it and I'm grateful for your ongoing support! Have a great day, Willie
Brilliant.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
The firework parades are the best I have been to. In 1975, real fires and "Kill the Pope" societies, real fights, plenty of beer, and lots of noise. There are You-tube films of the older parades if you search. Lewes is one of the best historic towns in England. Its quiet without the railway to Uckfield, and the A27 used to run up the High Street. Good Video, well researched.
What a nice message to receive, thank you! Appreciate you taking the time to check out my channel. Lewes is definitely a great place to visit!
We used to run up keere street for football training. It was horrid 😂
I can imagine that it would have been torture! Cheers for watching and engaging, really appreciate it :)
Great video again mate, Lewes is a great little town with a unique atmosphere, great pubs (best place for a pub crawl in Sussex in my opinion!) and beautiful countryside all around. You covered the town's history and sights really well, top research once again!
Cheers Matt! Had a great time in Lewes and enjoyed reading up about the town and its history. Exploring during the day and having a casual stroll is so different from the madness of Bonfire Night in November!
Great, I live not far away in Horsham, which is where Shelley is from and yes that building is referring to Percy Shelley the poet who was born in Horsham. Great video.
Thanks for the kind words and the additional information! Glad you enjoyed it. I did not know Percy Shelley hails from Horsham!
Hi willie another fine first class video from you and pleasure for showing plentiful interest information to inform about our travel requirements thanks!
You are very welcome Simon! Always such a pleasure hearing from you. Glad you enjoyed the video, there are some wonderful things to see and experience in Lewes!
Taken aback by the views and the humor
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!
Memories. Thank you.
That is great to hear! My absolute pleasure :)
Hey boet, interesting and informative as always. You gotta do Arundel next 😊
Cheers Deon! Glad you enjoyed it and appreciate the encouragement. Arundel is a great shout for sure :)
Hi Willie - yes, Lewes is a beautiful town! It's been about three or four years since I last went down there for a wander, so it's about time I took the camera there for another visit! One of these days I'll also get there for the 5th of November celebrations, I hear it's something else.
One of my uncles was evacuated there during the war, and always used to say that the locals pronounce it "Lose", which apparently is true! Who knew? 🤷♂️☺️
Hi Andy! So nice to hear from you again. How's the travels going? Definitely visit the Bonfire if you haven't done it yet, it really is an experience. I've not done it in many years so not sure how much it has changed though. Maybe leave in good time to avoid the rush for last-minute trains! Very interesting about the pronunciation!
@@willieexplore I'm off to Nepal on Wednesday, Willie...excited doesn't begin to describe how I'm feeling! 😁
@@andybaker2456 wow that is insane, best of luck! Are you going to climb a mountain or two? Hopefully I get to Kathmandu on my sabbatical, that is the plan at least!
@willieexplore Cheers Willie! No mountain climbing, but there will be plenty of exploring of Kathmandu and the surrounding area. If the weather plays ball, there might be a side trip to Pokhara, too. Fingers crossed. 😄
@@andybaker2456 safe travels and make memories!
What a wonderful video, full of information as always!
What a Friday night entertainment! Lewes is so picturesque, so historic, full of beautiful gardens, architecture, churches, history and how nicely presented Willie! Thank you so very much indeed!
Please keep going, there’s so much to explore on home soil in the Uk , I believe the more such content you post, the more the algorithm will pick up on it and eventually give you more views. It’s well worth it in any case, it’s for the channel, for your viewers, and how interesting this really is to discover!
Hi Bip! Thanks again for commenting and engaging, as always. You are a pillar of my channel for sure. Glad you enjoy these vlogs about places in England. I certainly enjoy reading up about the various places and its history, time-consuming as it is. But as you say, these vlogs do add variety to my channel, which is always great. And it shows some of my viewers parts of the world they might not experience themselves - there is immense satisfaction for me in sharing my experiences with them. As I said in my close, RUclips is (for me) all about making memories together with a community around you. Hope all is well - are you in the Caribbean at the moment or still in planning phase?
@@willieexplore Cheers Willie, I’m travelling to Jamaica 23 August, will post from there for sure. Continuing with some local content until then 🍺
@@willieexplore Cheers Willie, I’m travelling to Jamaica 23 August, will post from there for sure 🍺
@@travel_and_explore_with_BIP not long to go now! Exciting times!
I was told the marks on the floor at the ruins are where the old walls n stuff were
Ahh that is great, thanks for letting us know! Appreciate you checking out my channel and content :)
bru !!!!!!! u are a wealth of information ! Most impressed !!!!!!
Cheers Maddog! I try my best so glad you enjoy it!
Well.done great video
Thank you! Pleased to hear you enjoyed it!
If you're a tourist planning on visiting London, Lewes is only an hour away on the train from Victoria Station and unlike some towns, it's not full of visitors.
I certainly think this town will appeal to many visitors! Thanks for watching!
Willie...dis n ongelooflike avontuur om saam te kan explore op jou reise. Ek self het nog so min van SA gesien, en jou vlogs oor die English Countryside is veral n groot treat. Dis soort van n bucket list item vir my, maar totdat ek hopelik eendag self kan gaan, toer ek heerlik saam met jou. Doen so voort!
Hi Melanie! Dankie vir jou mooi boodskap, ek waardeer dit opreg! Bly jy reis lekker saam en hopelik gee die videos jou 'n goeie idee van die Engelse platteland. Lewes is regtig 'n besonderse plekkie. Na my sabbatsjaar beplan ek om sommer gereeld van Engelse dorpies videos te maak. Groete en nogmaals dankie vir die ondersteuning en aanmoediging!
Jy is nie dalk lus om Ierland ook te gaan verken nie? Nog n bucket list item. Ek is nog n nuwe volgeling op jou kanaal, so ek probeer nog om n kronologiese volgorde van jou avonture vas te pen.
@@melaniebrits2113 dankie Melanie, ja ek sal graag daar wil toer. Was al in Dublin en Belfast in Noord Ierland maar nie videos gemaak nie. So baie plekke om te gaan verken ne!
@willieexplore Ongelooflik baie, ja. So many places, so little time... and money! 😀
you forgot Souther ham quarry where electrical implements are taken apart and dismantled and recycled just behind Glyndebourne opera house. Just think your old fridge being dismantled to the sound od Wagner's Valkyrie.
Now that would be quite a sight haha! Cheers for watching :)
Hi Willie, if you're in the UK on 5 November, what about doing a Lewes bonfire special?
I will be away with my dog overnight (for obvious reasons) so you could crash here and do extensive reporting without the hassle of having to get back to BN...
Just an idea.
Wow mate what an amazing offer, thank you very much! Unfortunately I will be out of the country travelling. I bet it must be a frustrating night for dog owners, this often gets overlooked when people talk about Bonfire. Best of luck!
@@willieexplore Maybe next year then. Where will you be?
@@turquoiseblue228 cheers mate, will definitely remember your offer. I can't quite say where I'll be just yet...have to keep a surprise or two. All I can say it is a destination close to my heart :)