Is Newcastle The Most Underrated City in the UK?

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  • Опубликовано: 28 дек 2024

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  • @janei9659
    @janei9659 10 месяцев назад +59

    Hey, Jane here! It was so lovely to meet you both and I’m glad you had a fab time! 😊

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  10 месяцев назад +11

      Hi Jane, lovely to meet you too 🙂

    • @carlbland68
      @carlbland68 10 месяцев назад

      once upon a time it was nice drugs a chavs have ruined it now @@bythecurb

    • @StanleyMagsNewcastleUnited
      @StanleyMagsNewcastleUnited 9 месяцев назад

      Is your boyfriend chubby brown Jane 😂😂

  • @garystewart2263
    @garystewart2263 9 месяцев назад +65

    I'm a Mancunian, used to park my truck at St James on a night out then go into city for a pint the Strawberry, inventers, farmers arms, etc this was back in the 80s beautiful city, the Geordies so friendly have some cracking memories thank you

    • @kinga8876
      @kinga8876 9 месяцев назад +9

      The Farmers was a superb pub

    • @paulcook602
      @paulcook602 9 месяцев назад +6

      The Farmers Rest... RIP😢

    • @kinga8876
      @kinga8876 9 месяцев назад +4

      @paulcook602 dodgy goings on to get Marks and Spencers there, not only The Farmers but we also lost the Newcastle Kebab Centre

    • @paulcook602
      @paulcook602 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@kinga8876Your not wrong there... Money over greasy palms to be able to knock down a grade two listed building like the Farmers. Kebab centre was a class of its own, made famous by Sid the Sexest.. 😂.... We nearly lost the other side of Percy Street about the same time but the Newcastle public were having non of it after the Marks and Sparks fiasco. Shame about the Broken Doll as well. Gone for the sake of two feet of foot path. Criminal!!!?

    • @paulmitchison3050
      @paulmitchison3050 9 месяцев назад +4

      Unfortunately the farmers isn't their anymore.. Happy days

  • @hughphillips1427
    @hughphillips1427 10 месяцев назад +50

    I love Newcastle. My daughter is at the Uni in Newcastle, she loves it and the town and has not intention of leaving once her degree is completed. Great pictures at the end. Thank you very much for making this video.

    • @glenbolton
      @glenbolton 10 месяцев назад +17

      I am a Taxi Driver in Newcastle and more and more i hear the young students telling me they are staying in Newcastle once Uni ends, bring it on, Newcastle will be far better for it.

    • @alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361
      @alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361 10 месяцев назад

      @@glenbolton make a change from pakistanis anyway .....!

    • @edix1673
      @edix1673 9 месяцев назад +7

      Newcastle is criminally underrated as a city, (which helps in keeping costs down!)
      Im born and bred, lived here 36 years, but Id say at least 50% of my friends have moved here for work or Uni, not knowing much about the city, and basically said.. "Yup, this is where im living now"...

    • @Lat265
      @Lat265 8 месяцев назад

      I prefer York or Durham, prefer the accents in those cities, not keen on the Gordie accent. Prince Andrews daughter graduated and went to live back down south, more jobs there.

    • @alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361
      @alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361 8 месяцев назад

      @@Lat265 yes she gave me a hand job a couple of years ago .. . .

  • @siddey4
    @siddey4 9 месяцев назад +62

    Definitely is!
    Stayed for two years during uni in the toon, and no place has made me feel at home like it has (not even where I'm from). The architecture, the vibe, the food, the streets, and most importantly the people who are outstandingly kind and warm. I miss the walks there with the lads, getting some coffee, Greggs and walking around near the monument.
    Simple stuff, special place ❤

    • @gusgone4527
      @gusgone4527 9 месяцев назад +6

      Thank you.

    • @jayveebloggs9057
      @jayveebloggs9057 9 месяцев назад +3

      well you can come again!

    • @siddey4
      @siddey4 9 месяцев назад +3

      @@jayveebloggs9057I sure will. It's all I think of every single day.

    • @Lat265
      @Lat265 8 месяцев назад

      @@siddey4 Where are you from?

    • @adam79burgess
      @adam79burgess 8 месяцев назад

      @@Lat265 not the north east 😵‍💫

  • @pumbar
    @pumbar 10 месяцев назад +27

    Who on earth had a go at you for your highly entertaining pub crawl content? Send them my way and I will destroy them with my sardonic wit. Another great vlog full of interest and great visuals, and all topped off by that wistful ending. Thank you both!

  • @jumperking368
    @jumperking368 9 месяцев назад +11

    One of the Georgian houses in front of you at Eldon Square, the one with the blacked out windows, is actually just a facade. It disguises a giant air vent for the Metro system that runs directly below. The vent was installed in the 1970s keeping the existing exterior.

    • @andrewphippsphillips1455
      @andrewphippsphillips1455 9 месяцев назад

      Been into the city every visit back and its only the last few years that I found that out too.
      London has fake houses in some terraces to hide the cuttings for London Underground lines below.

  • @alanpunter8029
    @alanpunter8029 10 месяцев назад +19

    How beautiful are Newcastle's buildings, love this video. Thanks for perseverance in the rain, it's nice to see the real UK weather, I miss it. love the videos you two make . Take Care

  • @robineasby5328
    @robineasby5328 10 месяцев назад +24

    Brilliant video James. Love Newcastle. My grandma lived in Gateshead and she would take us there when we stayed with her as kids. Did not appreciate the architecture back then , but now I find it stunning.

  • @suz-x
    @suz-x 10 месяцев назад +62

    Thank you James and Helen for doing us Geordies proud, and showing our beautiful town. Shame about the weather grr. Hope you enjoyed it, and come back soon. Brilliant video as always. Much love to you both ❤

  • @terryfry4556
    @terryfry4556 10 месяцев назад +25

    Thank you so much for doing us Geordies proud !!

  • @HolyFreakinDragonSlayer
    @HolyFreakinDragonSlayer 10 месяцев назад +34

    The ending to the video really touched me 😢 thankyou both ❤

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  10 месяцев назад +3

      Thank you, glad you liked it :-)

    • @HolyFreakinDragonSlayer
      @HolyFreakinDragonSlayer 10 месяцев назад +4

      @@bythecurb you both are legendary 🙌 ❤️

    • @barryh.4220
      @barryh.4220 4 месяца назад

      Yeah, I agree ....... lovely ending, loved the music too!

  • @pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN
    @pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN 10 месяцев назад +10

    Newcastle looks nice, especially at night and even in the rain...cheers for showing it off to us James; good show mate 👍🐕🚐👊

  • @giorgipiorgi
    @giorgipiorgi 10 месяцев назад +29

    I did a road trip throughout the UK a few years back and Newcastle was definitely at the top of the list. Lovely old town plus the Geordies are lovely people

    • @jean2740
      @jean2740 9 месяцев назад +1

      Not any more hard to find friendly people here now , it's awfull it's dirty it's not our city.
      I was born bred here .
      The great old town we where is no more ,its heart breaking, never to return

    • @Lat265
      @Lat265 8 месяцев назад

      @@jean2740 I agree with you Jean, I am 51, from south east Northumberland.

    • @SnakePlisskin.
      @SnakePlisskin. 8 месяцев назад +3

      The great ppl are still ere jean get out more do better 🎉

    • @Lat265
      @Lat265 8 месяцев назад

      @@SnakePlisskin. I agree with Gene, she’s from the older generations, she knows what she’s talking about.

    • @SnakePlisskin.
      @SnakePlisskin. 8 месяцев назад +2

      @@Lat265 i agree to dissagree sorry the North East ppl are the best ! Well known for there friendly mannor far and wide !

  • @WilliamBennett-up6gs
    @WilliamBennett-up6gs 9 месяцев назад +6

    As you like the Architecture it's a pity you missed the Central Arcade just over the road from the Grainger Market it's small but worth looking at for the Ceiling. I'm a 83 year old Geordie and the Castle Keep brought back memories of being a 12 year old with my mates running around there, then there wasn't any of the information things and shops just the Castle.

  • @susanmunce7723
    @susanmunce7723 10 месяцев назад +31

    Many happy memories of going to Newcastle to see my Nana and Grampa. Coming from N. Ireland it was brilliant. My Dad was a Geordie. I love love Newcastle.

    • @jean2740
      @jean2740 9 месяцев назад +2

      You would hate it now it's not our city anymore😢😢

  • @andrewcobb3960
    @andrewcobb3960 10 месяцев назад +14

    I also have a soft spot for Newcastle fans there passion is inspiring like their city is. Amazing content James and Helen. I'm a passionate rams fan dcfc for life. 😊😊😊😊😊😊

    • @andrewphippsphillips1455
      @andrewphippsphillips1455 9 месяцев назад

      Glad you guys didn't become the latest "Ashley Slaves" like we were. 15yrs of purgatory.

    • @Lat265
      @Lat265 8 месяцев назад

      Geordie fans are bad loosers and delusional.

  • @gazellis1961
    @gazellis1961 10 месяцев назад +9

    What a cracking video guys,rain or not you have really sold Newcastle as a city to visit...amazing place with lots of friendly people and amazing architure to see..brilliant.
    PS your editing skills are going through the roof James and Helenybobs is not only gorgeus but is so so friendly

  • @mauricelaidler4789
    @mauricelaidler4789 9 месяцев назад +6

    I’m pleased you like the Toon! I’m from Blyth on the coast a few miles away. What I like about the Toon is that there is a lot packed into a small city centre. Great bars, restaurants, music venues, shops, people and craic. And, of course, St James Park. Magic.

  • @judithholland9946
    @judithholland9946 10 месяцев назад +12

    Thanks for showcasing Newcastle so very proud of the City and the people ❤

  • @pleasantville4529
    @pleasantville4529 10 месяцев назад +14

    I dont know what sort of person would find themselves "triggered" by your recent pub crawl, but i could probably guess.
    Keep doing what you are doing, it's highly entertaining.

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  10 месяцев назад +8

      Yep, lots of people call us alcoholics without realising we only go round the pubs once a fortnight!!

    • @pleasantville4529
      @pleasantville4529 10 месяцев назад +9

      @@bythecurb Drink if you want to drink, dance if you want to dance, sing if you want to sing, and leave the haters to slowly drown in the misery which they dwell.

  • @woody140
    @woody140 10 месяцев назад +7

    That was absolutely class , thanks for showing people my city and all your kind words , Ps loads more to see so make sure you return one day , you will be so welcome and one last thing Helen , nowhere is too posh in Newcastle , just get ya self in there 🍻🍻🍻

    • @Lat265
      @Lat265 8 месяцев назад

      York and Durham are better, less riff raff and safer!

    • @woody140
      @woody140 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@Lat265 You stick to York and Durham then , probably best for all of us 👍

  • @kathchandler4919
    @kathchandler4919 10 месяцев назад +9

    the M&S is their oldest continuing store & was the first outside of Leeds

    • @leigh-mariehamilton3361
      @leigh-mariehamilton3361 10 месяцев назад +2

      Fenwicks has been there at least 80 years also.

    • @kathchandler4919
      @kathchandler4919 9 месяцев назад +1

      @leigh-mariehamilton3361 not quite sure of the relevance here a) Fenwick's flagship store was opened just over 140 years ago in Northumberland Street b) it has never opened a stall anywhere, let alone the Grainger Market , both shopping places excellent (in their own way though)

  • @CalvinJohn
    @CalvinJohn 10 месяцев назад +18

    I'm from Newcastle those photos at the end brought a tear to my eye we have lost our city to big corporations.

    • @andrewphippsphillips1455
      @andrewphippsphillips1455 9 месяцев назад +1

      There's sadly so so many cities gone much the same way. The perfect example is how swiftly so many of those little independent sports shops have just evaporated from our towns & cities. Only JD & Sports Direct seem to control the monopoly now and they are 80% leisure wear, trackie tops or replica shirts of the "London/NW big six" or PSG/Barca/Real Madrid. You'll find a Newcastle United shirt, but only in Newcastle.
      Shops need the support to keep competitive with online shopping.
      I visit the area from Norfolk to see the family every so often & all I can do is look in the city centre & reminisce about how much nicer it was in the 70s/80s, especially when the Metro was only just built & you could come in from the Coast in around 25mins, get anything, then just hop on a train home. Now, I just come in & hope some shops still exist from my last visit, meanwhile the Metro fare's been ramped up yet again 😢

    • @jean2740
      @jean2740 9 месяцев назад +3

      Your very right it's not the old lovely newcastle I was born bred many many moons ago it was the greatest place ever the town centre for night life was second to non back in the old days, it's horrible and dangerous now it's not our friendly city now it's the end

    • @pigchamp3627
      @pigchamp3627 8 месяцев назад

      Ftm

    • @alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361
      @alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361 8 месяцев назад +1

      Multi culturalism is what youve lost it to . . .

    • @pigchamp3627
      @pigchamp3627 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361 you can't even use an apostrophe ya thick cunt

  • @GaryThomas-gx2jm
    @GaryThomas-gx2jm 10 месяцев назад +30

    Lancashire lad here, newcastle is a top draw place. Few years back me n 2 lads walked hadrians wall, we did it west to east, everyone else was going tother way. Lads said to me why do we have to be different ? Replied trust me lads at the end of the walk weve 2 nights in a bnb n a night out like youve never experienced. Fuckn love the place, its awesome. Me n wife stopped over many times driving up to seahouses or berwick for holidays. Northumberland doesnt advertise itself n long may it continue. Doesnt need thousands of tourists descending 😂

    • @jean2740
      @jean2740 9 месяцев назад +1

      Born bred there take it from me it's not the friendly nice city it was back in the day 😢😢

    • @Lat265
      @Lat265 8 месяцев назад

      Riff raff!

    • @catevanslife
      @catevanslife 4 месяца назад

      It really is a fab area of the country. 💖

  • @kenredz4754
    @kenredz4754 9 месяцев назад +11

    Can't believe you missed the central arcade. Great video. Really enjoyed watching. Thank you

    • @simonsays2685
      @simonsays2685 9 месяцев назад +1

      Anyone I show around Newcastle I take them in there and people just walk passed it and have no idea it's there.

    • @jean2740
      @jean2740 9 месяцев назад

      Hasn't that gone now pulled down ?

    • @Lat265
      @Lat265 8 месяцев назад

      @@jean2740 I never heard about it being pulled down.

    • @rayflanagan9168
      @rayflanagan9168 2 месяца назад

      It's definitely still there 🙂

    • @kathchandler8189
      @kathchandler8189 2 месяца назад

      ​@@jean2740no, that was the Royal Arcade pulled down in the 60's to build horrible Swan House

  • @kathyhayden2499
    @kathyhayden2499 10 месяцев назад +23

    Newcastle looks a beautiful vibrant city, enjoyed this vlog its always good fun with you two❤

  • @catevanslife
    @catevanslife 4 месяца назад +1

    I ❤ Newcastle! Thanks for a fab video tour! 💖

  • @zodiac2263
    @zodiac2263 10 месяцев назад +6

    Great video of your visit to Newcastle! I'm a proud Geordie and I do love the city. Glad you had a good time and found a nice spot to overnight at. The Quayside is lovely.

  • @paulinesw2514
    @paulinesw2514 10 месяцев назад +6

    Ahhh James, thank you for your lovely comments about Newcastle and its architecture.
    I can tell you have a soft spot for it. Im from Rotherham but wouldn't live anywhere else.
    We live in South Shields and go up and stay at the Quayside for a couple of nights and just walk the streets looking at all the buildings. Love it, especially the Quayside at night.

  • @philrob1978
    @philrob1978 9 месяцев назад +2

    Dunno how I ended up here but was glad I did! You two are great fun. Subscribed. As a local it was a joy to see you enjoy our wonderful city (even if the weather was a bit crap!) It's always good to see these things through other's eyes, it makes you appreciate what you have a lot more. Loved how you randomly went to that gig at the end! There's a lot to be said for spontaneity and not always staying "on-piste", as you put it. Hope you come back some day and explore some more, there's so much more to see!

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the sub mate, we're coming back in the summer to see one of our favourite bands

  • @duncancameron9734
    @duncancameron9734 10 месяцев назад +4

    Wahl guys. I had no idea how beautiful Newcastle was. Right on the bucket list now. Thanks.

  • @mandypyle6495
    @mandypyle6495 9 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you for having some lovely things to say about my city so glad you enjoyed Newcastle it is very underrated but most people who come to Newcastle end up falling in love with it

  • @neilmorley7022
    @neilmorley7022 10 месяцев назад +10

    A fantasic video of Newcastle, i love old buildings & it was nice to Helen back keep up your amazing videos 👌👌👌 ps i do beleave this was 100% your best work well done you 2 👏👏👏👏👏

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you :-)

  • @jimbhoy01
    @jimbhoy01 10 месяцев назад +7

    James , Helen loved this one for a few reasons , my dear old mun was a Newcastle girl and we spent a lot of our school holidays down there , going too Whitley Bay and up the coast to Amble , My soulmate is also from Newcastle and we often visit the city and i love it up there , i believe it is under rated , our next visit is in April and we cant wait . When you were at the Castle guys the Bridge pub just behind it is great . but then again they have a load of good pubs , hope you both enjoyed James

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks James, we loved it

  • @emckay6954
    @emckay6954 10 месяцев назад +6

    Awesome videos. Love watching from New York USA

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you :-)

  • @robbienicholson9168
    @robbienicholson9168 10 месяцев назад +4

    Another excellent funny review. My dad and his familys home town. Not been here for a long time. I have to go now after seeing this brilliant review 👍

  • @southsideboxing
    @southsideboxing 10 месяцев назад +5

    Man, that place, is one crazy place, at the weekend, we went up to watch my mate defend his British title, what a night, great place, with some mad people. God bless, thanks for the content, again, it brings back some good memories.

  • @chrisTombo31
    @chrisTombo31 10 месяцев назад +22

    Best episode by a landslide. Cracking couple. Cracking content. What a city Newcastle is 👏

  • @fionaduval6764
    @fionaduval6764 10 месяцев назад +5

    Such a beautiful city, I will definitely be visiting. Great video, lots of interest and loads of fun! 😊

  • @joejames8797
    @joejames8797 10 месяцев назад +6

    Hi, nice to see you ventured to where I live. You were parked in Gateshead and crossed over bridge to Newcastle.. Helens " stare" is scarey

    • @davyc2468
      @davyc2468 10 месяцев назад +4

      I think they were parked Newcastle side. Spillers car park

    • @leigh-mariehamilton3361
      @leigh-mariehamilton3361 10 месяцев назад +2

      No they were parked on the north side of the Tyne. Look at the bridges on the left as they are walking along the Quayside.

    • @sarahh4586
      @sarahh4586 9 месяцев назад +2

      Definitely parked on Newcastle side next to the Cycle Hub

  • @Michelle-qd9gm
    @Michelle-qd9gm 10 месяцев назад +2

    We love Newcastle go there at least 3 times a year nice to see you together going on trips out 😊

  • @glennwilliams5869
    @glennwilliams5869 10 месяцев назад +25

    Another place now on my bucket list. I'm a child of the 80's so I loved Auf Weidersehen Pet. Gotta get me sel to tha Toon 😀. Cheers for sharing ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

    • @andrewphippsphillips1455
      @andrewphippsphillips1455 9 месяцев назад

      If you watch the 1976 film of the TV series "The Likely Lads", there are dozens of film locations just East of the city along the A1058, then in places like Tynemouth & Whitley Bay.

    • @jean2740
      @jean2740 9 месяцев назад +1

      Your in for a shock mate , it used to be a fabulous city used to be friendly and the town pubs where smashing .
      Not !!!anymore it's not the same place ,it's not any of above it a different place now it's horrible and doesn't resemble our city any more

  • @jake_hill1480
    @jake_hill1480 10 месяцев назад +6

    Awesome vlog!!! Loved it. Proud to call this city home!!!

  • @tomstovell7425
    @tomstovell7425 10 месяцев назад +3

    What a brilliant, entertaining and fact filled vlog. I’m going to take my wife to some of these places and she’ll be so impressed with my knowledge that, if I play my cards right, she’ll maybe make me a sausage sandwich at midnight. Get in!

  • @fionabutler-kg7sv
    @fionabutler-kg7sv 10 месяцев назад +4

    You will love Newcastle, my son supports Newcastle was at the match against Bournemouth, up again on the 2nd March, loves it, his word buzzing, they are passionate Newcastle, sure you enjoyed your trip, plenty of good pubs 🍺🍷

  • @peteroleary6826
    @peteroleary6826 10 месяцев назад +4

    Wow Newcastle looks great. Good tour guys.

  • @grahamebell1561
    @grahamebell1561 9 месяцев назад +3

    Best video yet, although I am a biased Geordie, glad you enjoyed it 😀

  • @juliemerrin8698
    @juliemerrin8698 10 месяцев назад +3

    Helen is bloody right your pub crawls make these videos funny.helen works bloody hard within our NHS and deserves a good ole drink when she is off and your managing to grab a bit of time together ...keep it up and if anyone doesn't like it then that's their problem not yours or ours ❤

  • @markbaker23
    @markbaker23 10 месяцев назад +5

    Newcastle our fav City in the UK..amazing people and place..love the channel 👍

  • @katewilliams4876
    @katewilliams4876 9 месяцев назад +1

    It’s so very lovely in spite of the weather. I will add Newcastle to my next trip to the UK.

  • @amberdy12
    @amberdy12 10 месяцев назад +2

    Visiting all the different pubs is what I like about your channel

  • @davidwoodham1307
    @davidwoodham1307 2 месяца назад +1

    I love the Art Deco mate

  • @gordonking5710
    @gordonking5710 10 месяцев назад

    Had to buy you both a pint for coming to my home town of Newcastle sorry I missed seeing you both glad you enjoyed it ❤

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much :-)

  • @JK-kp2eb
    @JK-kp2eb 10 месяцев назад +6

    Helen you seem to go from grumpy to loving life after a few on this vid, hope you are ok🍻

  • @berylsparks2636
    @berylsparks2636 7 месяцев назад +1

    I worked there for Moulinex, McKeag and Cooper in the late 60's and loved it!

  • @webbiedebby7842
    @webbiedebby7842 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for visiting our beautiful city! You’re right the architecture in Newcastle is superb. Grey street is my fave. Come back when the weather is nicer..I promise we do get some nice sunshine ☀️ New subscriber too.

  • @inkaglio
    @inkaglio Месяц назад

    I'm a very proud Geordie, it always makes me smile when others discover wor toon ❤ too many people up here don't realise how lucky we have it - we're so close to the sea, moors, hills, and Scotland. Besides, Newcastle itself is a small and friendly city with something for everyone.
    So glad this video popped up on my feed!

  • @bertibear1300
    @bertibear1300 10 месяцев назад +2

    Used to work in Newcastle.Now in SW ,have not been back for 20 years so thanks for reviving some memories.Grainger market is where my mum used to get weighed and she was always too heavy!She might even be in your photos.

  • @Molotov_Milkshake
    @Molotov_Milkshake 3 месяца назад

    Dream Wife kick ass. Was NOT expecting them to show up here hahaha

  • @jorgecadette1127
    @jorgecadette1127 10 месяцев назад +9

    I reckon Helen & you should go to Edinburgh! You’ll both absolutely love it.

    • @Lat265
      @Lat265 8 месяцев назад

      Edinburgh is much better than Newcastle!

    • @rosemarymee
      @rosemarymee 2 месяца назад

      Or you might find it overpriced and pretentious…

  • @elizabethdunn2992
    @elizabethdunn2992 10 месяцев назад +16

    A cracking tour of Newcastle I’m glad yous enjoyed it ❤

  • @aimeewilde1564
    @aimeewilde1564 10 месяцев назад +4

    All those lovely bars you’ve walked by on Grey Street!! Some of your kind of bars up the side streets too!! 😭😂

  • @bertibear1300
    @bertibear1300 5 месяцев назад +1

    I lived and worked in that city and left in 1997.Been back twice since and it’s sadly gone downhill a lot.Those photos at the end remind me of how it was 40 years ago.

  • @S25_Blade
    @S25_Blade 10 месяцев назад +3

    Great to see a live band in a decent venue. Not been to Newcastle for years but this vid makes me think about going again. Yet again a 'real' video no gloss real life....love it. Lay iff knocking the Blades lol 😅 Keep these vids coming.

  • @deborahbooth2613
    @deborahbooth2613 10 месяцев назад

    Another fantastic vlog. Thank you James and Helen. ❤️😃xx

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much :-)

  • @claireleamy3168
    @claireleamy3168 10 месяцев назад +1

    The comedy content in this video was absolutely top notch! From your choice of soundtrack to some of your classic cutting remarks James...You really uplifted me on a day I am strugglimg....Thank you!🤗❣And on the brink of 40k subscribers...how exciting! X

  • @AlexanderMclntosh
    @AlexanderMclntosh 10 месяцев назад +3

    Never been to Newcastle but heard lots of nice things

  • @heathermcginley7944
    @heathermcginley7944 10 месяцев назад +8

    Ignore the haters, we love watching your pub crawls. Another great vlog guys 🍻

  • @theabandonedhunter3604
    @theabandonedhunter3604 10 месяцев назад +3

    Yet another Wicked video!! Never been to Newcastle but it looks a top place and never heard a negative comment about it! Would love to go to St James Park… I’m hoping for a good Cup run and hopefully we can draw them away!! 🤞⚽️🙏 stay safe both all the best ….Smithy

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Smithy :-)

  • @tommybutler2454
    @tommybutler2454 3 месяца назад

    Yall are a trip you could even do a radio program, the way you to feed off each other with your silliness. I ❤ it ! You goad each other on. I bet yall are a lot of fun. It reminds me a little of my wife and I. God bless! ❤ 🙏

  • @stozy1959
    @stozy1959 10 месяцев назад +2

    What a beautiful city! Only been up for football before but need to get back up there soon. Great vlog James and Helen.

  • @pauljones5066
    @pauljones5066 10 месяцев назад +2

    My son lived in that Terrace outside the ground last year in his 2nd year at uni!
    At minute 28:00 Newcastle Lemmy walks past you in his motorhead jacket. Its funny because me and my son laugh about him. We saw him in the summer walking round in his demin shorts and cowboy hat!

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  10 месяцев назад

      Haha, he is such a character!

  • @johnnyjohnston3813
    @johnnyjohnston3813 10 месяцев назад +2

    So funny how people watch you just to criticise you haveing a good time 👍 just crack on and do what makes you happy 😊 and I know I enjoy watching.

  • @judyfay6318
    @judyfay6318 9 месяцев назад +1

    What a brilliant tour of beautiful old Newcastle.

  • @G6EJD
    @G6EJD 10 месяцев назад +3

    James - another excellent Northern City tour, I learnt so-much. Newcastle is indeed a lovely place, in some views it very much looked like Bath mainly because of Georgian architecture. Good camera work too, your b-roll is getting professional. Overall very enjoyable.

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you :-)

  • @PaulO-mv6ku
    @PaulO-mv6ku 10 месяцев назад +1

    I love all of your videos but as a Newcastle native, I particularly loved this one. I loved how positive you were about the city and the area. The bookshop in the photos at the end was tremendous. It had loads of second hand books and my late mother used to love browsing and "getting a bargain". Brought back great memories. Elaine Page/Barbara Dickson inserts were hilarious.

  • @Mind-your-own-beeswax
    @Mind-your-own-beeswax 9 месяцев назад +1

    Welcome to my city you 2. Glad you had a great time. There’s a lot of bars as I’m sure you’re aware lol.

  • @JamieCullen
    @JamieCullen 10 месяцев назад

    Great video! When you show the old photos of the Grainger Market it shows my Grandfather’s fruit stall, T Justice @ 47:09. I can see him behind the counter!

  • @DianeNeedham-c7k
    @DianeNeedham-c7k 4 месяца назад

    I love it when you go on a pub crawl, it's what I like to do. I'm hoping to go to Newcastle for my birthday in November so I'll definitely be trying few pubs out.

  • @carolinek1529
    @carolinek1529 9 месяцев назад +1

    Buildings in Newcastle are so similar to Glasgow. Just saw your channel for the first time. Lovely couple, another subscriber for you 👍

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you 😊❤️

  • @philswain9648
    @philswain9648 10 месяцев назад +4

    I think the Newcastle Tourist Board (if there is such a beast) owes you a pint for this vid. I've been to Newcastle briefly once and remembered it similar to Leeds but nothing of the kind - it's a great place.
    Your anecdote about your dad taking you to football very early reminds me of a story about my dad. He wasn't really a football fan but wanted to see what it was like so he went on his own to see West Ham play. He's a gentlemen sort (exactly like Foyle off the tv). He stood half-way between two pillars for a good view (Pre all-seater). As people poured in he was jostled and excused-meed until when the game started he was behind a pillar and couldn't see the pitch very well...then people started pissing up the pillar. He never went again lol.
    Anyways great vid, great pubs found, like the architecture comments, cathedral nice, band...erm...not too sure about them lol. What a place to park though!
    Dixon - Paige - hilarious!
    Al sithy x

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you, Im open to offers from the tourist board 😂

  • @cultfiction3865
    @cultfiction3865 10 месяцев назад +2

    You were in my neck of the woods James I currently live about 10 miles from Newcastle. And it’s a great place. Which is why I’ve stayed up here cos I got family back down in Barnsley and some want me to go back there, but to be honest I prefer it here. I also love Barnsley but, I’ve just got so used to it here. The people up here seem calm and respectful of each other, and that puts me at ease. Unlike for example a town like Doncaster where there’s a sense of intimidation and threat and the people can seem prickly
    Glad you guys had fun up here

  • @vh1613
    @vh1613 10 месяцев назад +2

    Love your videos I’m
    A geordie I have watched your Benidorm videos too. Loved the last bit of the old grainger market I used to go to goffs fruit & veg stall as a kid with my mam . Glad you enjoyed Newcastle 😁

  • @jasonsmith7737
    @jasonsmith7737 10 месяцев назад +3

    Without doubt my favourite video so far . Brilliant content .

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you :-)

  • @Yorkie900
    @Yorkie900 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hi James and Helen, I'm loving your channel and seeing what you get up to on your travels.
    James, you're a man after my own heart and I feel we share similar values. You're also from my area so good stuff. "Helibobs " is an absolute treasure, she's chuffin lovely and she likes real ale, what's not to love?
    Keep up the great content guys x

  • @carolinejoy00
    @carolinejoy00 10 месяцев назад +3

    Brilliant cracked up with the inserts of Elaine Page etc... Then really touching at the end... Brilliant you two... You did sooo much... So enjoyed that thank you and makes me want to return as visited a few times but you two have shown me more thank you 💕💙 xx

  • @russellnewton6660
    @russellnewton6660 10 месяцев назад +2

    I’ve never been to Newcastle, but I was pleasantly surprised by some of the gorgeous buildings.
    Looked and sounded like a good gig 👍

    • @cultfiction3865
      @cultfiction3865 10 месяцев назад +4

      Once you move out of the city there are some rougher places and depressed places. But the city centre itself has always had some great buildings and places to drink and eat

    • @russellnewton6660
      @russellnewton6660 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@cultfiction3865 that’s same as most cities to be fair, but yeah it looks great.

  • @petergilmore2468
    @petergilmore2468 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Dave, cracking video on the toon, just missed you by about 5 mins when you were outside the ground , would loved to have met you and Helen. You did the town proud keep up the vids, Pete 👍

  • @dancintilleyedie7287
    @dancintilleyedie7287 10 месяцев назад +6

    aw pleased you 2 came to toon pleased you enjoyed it i live here and love the history and old buildings.

  • @TynCan
    @TynCan 3 месяца назад

    Free Trade is my favourite pub!!! Staff and beers amazing. A great community pub!

  • @joegoodwin7533
    @joegoodwin7533 4 месяца назад

    Ps. Keep the dry humour going mate between you loving couple pall . Great, pure honesty 👌. Keep ya videos going . Cheers 🍻

  • @judyfay6318
    @judyfay6318 9 месяцев назад

    How refreshing and wonderful to have amazing old buildings so appreciated today,thank you,
    you lovely couple.

  • @horrowfide
    @horrowfide 9 месяцев назад

    Really loved this video, I think many people underestimate how beautiful Newcastle is.

  • @johnspark8095
    @johnspark8095 10 месяцев назад +1

    I,ve been in the court house a few times. Thanks for your positive revue of Newcastle us up North need some good honest people like yourselves show we are not all ignorant Geordies.

  • @sheilagarrido8204
    @sheilagarrido8204 5 месяцев назад

    Don't worry about the rain. Just traipsing around Newcastle no matter what the weather IS FANTASTIC!!!!

  • @kittyroo-x4p
    @kittyroo-x4p 3 месяца назад

    I used to live in Byker in the 90s, and my big treat was going for a cappuccino in Pani's Italian cafe on High Bridge. It was fantastic, and I think its still going.

  • @tftlred5454
    @tftlred5454 4 месяца назад

    Newcastle my home town I so proud of where I live , ot was great going around with u two lovely,s , thank you 👍 the castle keep and the market the quay side I had a great childhood around these places I'm pleased enjoys your visit , come bk in the summer the tow will look amazing , all those lovely buildings 💖💙🦋xx

  • @ChristinaBaker-e9d
    @ChristinaBaker-e9d 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the reminder of how beautiful the architecture of Newcastle is and the people are very friendly.

  • @Ellio1862
    @Ellio1862 10 месяцев назад +2

    03:08 The Tyne Bar is brilliant on Sunday afternoons in the summer, there's an outdoor stage underneath the bridge where they have live bands playing.

  • @geordiehowayman1677
    @geordiehowayman1677 10 месяцев назад +1

    The photos and music at the end really choked me,happy days growing up in the Toon, thank you so much for this vlog, please visit again, “ gan canny “