The story of the Great Fire of Edinburgh
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- In this weeks Edinburgh vlog we tell the story of James Braidwood and the great fire of Edinburgh. How a large chunk of the royal mile was destroyed and the creation of the world first munition fire brigade. An incredible story of Edinburgh history that truly effected the world of fire fighting.
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The full story is even better (1861 great fire of London) ........One of .Edinburgh,s greatest hero,s
Very interesting good job as always best to your family and your dogs
Every video you make I always start with....”I didn’t know that!”
Once again insightful and fascinating.👍
Thanks guys. Hope things are going well for you guys.
First time I visited Edinburgh one of my nephews was along and he is a Fireman. He had done a lot of research about James Braidwood and the Great Fire. I've shared this video with him. I don't think he knew where the fire started. Good Video.
Noon and so quiet on the Mile!
Great piece of history from your beautiful city
Great story telling! Coincidentally, my daughter just learned a children’s song about the great Scot fire 2 days ago in music class. I’ll ask her the words to it in the morning and post here again. We did climb the stairs of the London tower and learned all about the London fire when we were there a couple years ago, but I loved learning about the Edinburgh fire, so thanks Tony! Congrats on being so close to the subbie goal!
“First floor or second floor”, “two weeks or two months”, “well head there or well head after”.....historian “no”. Beloved Story Teller “yes”. Thanks Tony for another Saturday morning visit.
In fairness 1 was lack of knowledge of how floors were numbered and the other was the fact I had read 2 different accounts. 😂
Still absolutely amazing story. “Beloved” story teller also amazing true.
That made perfect sense and it was fascinating!!! Thank you!
Another informative video. Thanks Tony. Loved the chimes in the background.
I did know about Edinburgh having the first (public) fire brigade but I did not know of a great fire in Edinburgh.
And I am an Edinburgh resident (well Balerno now [was Abbeyhill then Southhouse], but that is still on the outskirts).
Edit:- Just noticed the spelling mistake in the description, munition for municipal.
Linlitgow would be well outside the area of responsibility
Another fab Tony walk-along!
I have read about the Great Fire, but interesting to see the exact site on the Mile
Thanks, Tony: greetings to the ladies at home - love from Denmark 🌸💕
I've walked past that statue 100's of times and had no idea of the story. As you say always look up and all around as you never know what you'll discover. This was so interesting and was another great video Tony. Keep up the great work! :)
Thanks Tony, great video as always! I heard people sought refuge in the vaults and the smoke and the heat build up in them became lethal - yikes
Loved this story. More things to look for whilst rambling around Old Town. You're not this, that or the other, but you're a grand story teller! You make a great tour guide as well. Learning so much every time I watch one if your vlogs. Thank you! And regards to Kristin & Lily. Oh, that reminds me, when naming the two baby rats I bought to keep another, E.T. as she was depressed after her mother & aunt died recently, & Petunia popped into my head when I looked at the white rat. Then, in keeping with our naming tradition, I needed another flower name. Guess which one I chose? Lily, of course! After your daughter & my favorite game app, Lily's Garden.
I love the bells that was cool ... nice ... first fire brigade ... in the world!! That's the coolest!! Father and other family members in our family - FF's ... nice. Thanks!! The building next door (fish market?) looks like soot still outside the building? Little clues from history ... Sherlock? 🕵️♂️ 👨🏻🚒
Interesting history.
Good story.
Wow I did not know about the fire there ot must have been devastating.
On a brighter note Tony, are planning to do any more of the then and now videos
Interesting facts, Tony. Love your videos. Keep 'em coming.
If you're ever in Phoenix, AZ, they've got a great fire engine museum.
Fabulous and interesting account. Was fascinating to watch thank you!
I do love Edinburgh, nearly time for another visit me thinks. ❤️Scotland
I feel like every city has a Great Fire
Very interesting!
cool nice one. thank you for the information!
What a fascinating story! I love finding out bits and pieces of the past like this, even though it’s so hard to find out the “truth” of the matter the farther out from the event, since records are lost, and memories are faulty. But storytelling is what keeps the past alive!
Lived in Edinburgh almost all my life. I know a fair amount about the city but never knew about the fire. Thank you for this. It's great to learn something new every day. My problem is now remembering 🙄
You wnt ,Glasgow too ,almost allover the world had fires in 1850
Did you know: Braidwood lived during the times of the murderous duo Burke and Hare. He was the first witnesses during their trail in 1828 as he drew the scales plans of the buildings where the murders took place in his capacity as a builder.
I always really enjoy your tours and the stories you share with us! So much fun to watch!
Hi there, I was a student in Edinburgh Uni in 1994/1995. I remembered that part of the canongate went into blaze in 2002. That was really sad that such a historical part of Edinburgh vanished into ashes. Could you show us what part burned down (maybe try to find images prior to the blaze) and how the redevelopment turned up. Cheers.
Really nice video :) can you maybe do a video of Magdalena chapel and royal observatory when everything is open again please?
Great job Tony, well done.
One day in the 60's I was at the top of Cockburn Street and watched as a fire engine went racing down doing damage to several parked vehicles as he went!
Another interesting morsel of Edinburgh History. I feel like a kid there and you are taking us on a field trip from school to learn all these historical facts. I think learning all these things helps me feel part of the city. You are not just walking through, but you really know things about what made it what it is today. Thanks for another interesting video.
Fascinating. I used to work in Old Assembly Close and none of us knew about this fire. Thanks.
A lot of material for some great questions. Thanks again!
Fantastic stuff Tony. Amazing 6 days to put the fire out.... I will be so smart and impressive to my son when we visit Edinburgh next. I will tell him our trip was planned by Clan Broonford 🤗🏴🦄
Hello!! That was really interesting!! Thank you!! I love your stories and showing/reading the beautiful plaques...... looking forward to your next video! Take care Stay safe!
Kathy
Washington State
You're hilarious Tony! Great story, love the impressions, thanks!
Due to mainly a downpour of rain the the conflagration was brought under control. The rain helped a lot 😉
Enjoyed that Tony, thanks as always
Intresting video Tony
This practice continues onto the States. The movie Gangs of New York is an accurate representation of what happened. The Fire Companies would actually get into fights at the fires and sabotage each other’s as well.
Anouther interesting video Thanks ...But the badge on the Tatoo office is the Cycle Touring Club showing the hotel took cyclists. CTC now Cycling UK
I know someone would know exactly what it was. Thanks for the update.
There’s another couple of examples in the National Museum of Scotland on the wall of the staircase leading from the entrance lobby to the Grand Gallery. Took me ages to remember where I’d seen it before.
An interesting story of James Braideood I never knew about the fire of Edinburgh I never learned about this from my school history lessons. You walk past these statues and you pretty much ignore them these days. I didn't know it was in Edinburgh that the first fire brigade was set up.
😆😂 OMG “that’s a good idea “. I miss the rambling.
Naw it don't make sense, but I do like your story's ...thanks man
today story is about edinburgh airport
Eh?