Falmouth, Cornwall - A NOSTALGIC walk around an ANCIENT seaside Town

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  • Опубликовано: 1 янв 2025

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  • @ianmiller4445
    @ianmiller4445 3 года назад +4

    A classic.

  • @sherrieshort2216
    @sherrieshort2216 3 года назад +1

    This video made me homesick. Love this town and the people.

  • @louisetester3885
    @louisetester3885 3 года назад +6

    Thank you for your videos. I watch them every Friday at 8am as it's my day off work and I'm learning so much about Cornwall. Can't wait to try one of your walks ☺️

    • @CornishWalkingTrails
      @CornishWalkingTrails  3 года назад

      Glad you like them! I think we are learning that our viewers have their chosen time to watch, maybe with a cup of coffee over breakfast or with a little tipple in the evening - wonderful!! Sarah :)

  • @phil7301
    @phil7301 3 года назад +2

    Lovely 👍🥟👍🥟

  • @lindacourtemanche7728
    @lindacourtemanche7728 3 года назад +3

    I love the old buildings and how the owners keep them in beautiful condition. The shops are lovely. I could spend days in that corner book store. Thanks again for my weekly Cornwall fix. Love it!💕

    • @CornishWalkingTrails
      @CornishWalkingTrails  3 года назад +2

      One of our favourite bookshops and a good sources of our material for the channel! Sarah :)

  • @caoimhindalton2038
    @caoimhindalton2038 3 года назад +2

    Lovely film of my favourite town. There in 2019, will be there in 2022.

  • @judybee
    @judybee 3 года назад +4

    Shop windows looked lovely with the Christmas displays. Have walked past Tragos quite a few times but now I know exactly where to stand to take a picture of how it looked in the past thanks to the Dog Poo Bin which will be famous now as a spot to take that picture! You also brought memories back to me of my Aunt Maudie (I hasten to add, not the one YOU mentioned!) who was like my second 'mum'. Nice reminder. Once more, an interesting and fun walk to watch on a cold December day. x J x

    • @CornishWalkingTrails
      @CornishWalkingTrails  3 года назад

      Ahhh! Maud seems such a traditional, old-fashioned name that you never hear now! Sarah :)

  • @marieryan2541
    @marieryan2541 3 года назад +3

    Hi Sarah and Andrew. Really enjoyed your walk around Falmouth today brought back memories since I haven't been since 1981. Live to go back also to visit Rowley considering we spent half our holiday between the two that year. Marie

  • @Wongalicious
    @Wongalicious 3 года назад +2

    This is one of my favourite towns in Great Britain.

  • @TheSnuze
    @TheSnuze 3 года назад +1

    My favourite place in the world. Not a lie! Thank you. I love this.

  • @albertjenkin1146
    @albertjenkin1146 3 года назад +1

    Enjoyed the walk thru Falmouth...I have cousins there. Some years ago I bought a good stout sweater there at the Bosns Locker, still keeps me warm.

  • @mcTOOSH1
    @mcTOOSH1 3 года назад +1

    The best episode of yours I’ve seen 😊

  • @johnbyrne642
    @johnbyrne642 3 года назад +2

    We are coming down to Falmouth on Monday to celebrate our 46th anniversary. We know exactly where the dog poo bin is and will be taking a photo from there. Another great video, next Friday can’t come quick enough to see where you will be going. Keep up the good work. Best wishes, John and Sue.

  • @TravellingTorunn
    @TravellingTorunn 3 года назад +4

    Thank you for a lovely walk through Falmouth. And showing the beautiful window displays. Looking forward to visiting next year, and now I know so many interesting things to look for. The pyramid reminded me of Knill's Monument close to St. Ives. Perhaps this is a monument style from a certain periode of time? 😃 I took a little break form my job routine to watch this. This is my last working day ever. From this afternoon I have saved vacation days until New Year when I will retire. Looking immensely forward to retiring, and I had to celebrate it this morning watching this video from you ❤🥳

    • @CornishWalkingTrails
      @CornishWalkingTrails  3 года назад +1

      Retiring!! Torunn!! You don't look old enough!! And I am a little envious at the thought!! Lucky you and I hope you enjoy it. We will be digging out our mittens this weekend as its starting to get chilly here, relatively speaking!! Sarah :)

    • @TravellingTorunn
      @TravellingTorunn 3 года назад +1

      @@CornishWalkingTrails Oh thank you Sarah for the lovely words 🥰 But honestly - I turned 67 in May this year, so it is about time. I an very relieved now 🥳 I will miss my co-workers but not my tasks 🥵 And it will be fantastic to have free time to do things I like and to have daylight during the winter 😄 I hope the mittens will keep your hands warm. They will even start to felt a bit inside on the palms after some time of being used 👍Torunn 🥰

  • @carolann963
    @carolann963 3 года назад +2

    Hi Sarah and Andrew, that was a lovely video thank you. Mum and Dad took me to Falmouth as a child. Dad had been in the Merchant Navy and liked Falmouth because of its maritime heritage. The shops looked lovely dressed up for Christmas and It touched my heart hearing the music overlay. You two make me laugh. Andrew going into the private gateway and you Sarah turning on your heel. I used to be exactly the same with my late husband ❤️ PS: The Outakes..... Got it right in the end Andrew and Sarah!! Bethel!! 😲 Thanks again.

    • @CornishWalkingTrails
      @CornishWalkingTrails  3 года назад

      Glad you found the outtakes! I just knew I was in danger of saying the wrong word! Sarah :)

  • @bookprincess612
    @bookprincess612 3 года назад +1

    Love your videos - always interesting and joyful ❣🤩❣🤩❣🤩

  • @antonycherry1947
    @antonycherry1947 3 года назад +1

    Hello Sarah and Andrew.
    Well, I have to thank you for the inspiration to 'shadow' another of your Cornish Walks. My wife Tracey and I enjoyed the last one we did in Truro so much that we decided to do this one as well. After re-watching this episode, taking notes and printing a map of that part of Falmouth, we took another lovely train ride over the Tamar and into Kernow yesterday and had a really excellent day out.
    It looked like an easy route to take, and so it was. Exiting the train and descending the slope to the car park, we immediately found the path to Woodlane. And yes, I did go up to the cob wall and stroke it a-la Andrew.' (Does that make me sad? My wife thought so, haha!). What a pleasant lane Fox Lane is, thought we saw no squirrels and it did get a little steep up to the electricity substation and Woodlane.
    Then into Wodehouse Terrace and the lovely houses on the left. Did you notice, one had a superb model of an old tin mine in its front garden? We found Mordie's Walk opposite no.24 and went though the entrance. Down the path we went and there it was... the old mortuary and the tomb of Arondel family. I could remember all the quips and gags from your video... so funny. I now have a photo of myself pointing up at the no.13 plaque! I wish I could send it to you.
    Anyway, onwards to Quay Hill and 'Bessie's Steps', where we admired the bendy handrails and flood gutter. (It wasn't raining for us either, fortunately.) Then down onto into New Street where we made the short walk to the church. In the alley beside the headstones in the wall we looked up at the headstones and, like you, we were also not too sure how we felt about using them as such.
    At the bottom of the path I took a photo of Tracey from behind walking down next to the old streetlamp near the phone box beyond the black gates. It's actually quite an arty picture if I say so myself!
    To the 'Lane to Old Chapel Yard'. My wife wasn't too keen on going down what she took as a private path... but I was. I'm not the tallest of people and I was just about able to see over the wall next to that yellow and white tent thing. And yes... I DID try the handle of the brown gate marked 'PRIVATE' and opened it slightly, but I chickened out of going in like you did, Andrew. Just as well because as I started to head back up I heard someone opening the gate and coming out. I didn't look back!
    Then on, down Arwenack Street to Quay Street for a gander around Seamens Bethel (not 'brothel') before going through the ope and on to King Charles Quay. Peaceful, quite and an amazing view.
    We found the other ope opposite, leading to Custom House. Andrew, did you notice a pasty and tuck shop called 'The Dog & Smuggler' right next to the Kings Pipe? We bought a couple of pasties there and ate them in the small shelter at the end of the far quay. Now, I know that the pasties here in Devon aren't really up to much, though I have eaten quite a number of good ones in Cornwall, but I have to say these ones had to be the very best pasties that I and my wife have EVER eaten. Straight out of the small oven, we bought one Steak and Gravy shortcrust pastry and one Traditional. WOW! The quantity of meat, the gravy in both, and the perfect pastry covering! We actually ate half each and then swapped. Tracey said she preferred the steak one, but I just loved BOTH!
    Afterwards, whilst I was standing in front of the King's Pipe and admiring it, I had a conversation with a local lady about it. Thanks to you I was able to chat about it using the knowledge gained from yourselves! Not bad for an Emmet from Devon, haha! I mentioned Cornish Walking Trails to this nice lady and although she does watch RUclips, she said she'd never heard of you. So I told her all about CWT and that you were one of the top reasons we were there. She then said she'd definitely look you up!
    And so on towards Bar Road and just past Trago. (Gotta love Trago!) There we recreated your inset comparison old and new photo (but without the 'old'! ...Oh well,) of Bar Road and the Georgian houses, which was fun. Oh, and I took a photo of your infamous dog poo bins, too! I know, I'm weird!
    Then on to Arwenack Manor where I performed my 'Andrew Act' for my wife by reading from the info board. Tracey wasn't impressed. Haha!
    Then we crossed the road to take a good look at the pyramid. Thanks to you two, we knew exactly what it was all about and spend a while there admiring the surroundings and remembering your words.
    I have to say that I was a little surprised, and relatively glad too, that this walk was so short. I now understand why you said that you could do all three walks in one day. But it did mean that, rather than continue up Avenue Road and back to the Dell car park, we had time to go back into the town and wander down Church Street and have a good look at the superb shops before heading back to the station by the route we'd originally come. That is to say, via your walk in reverse.
    So thank you once again for giving us such a wonderful day in your lovely county. I think we might look back at your town walk of Redruth that you posted some while back and try that one. Take care, stay safe and we both look forward to watching your next adventure.
    Kind regards, 'Devon' Tony and Tracey.

    • @CornishWalkingTrails
      @CornishWalkingTrails  2 года назад +1

      Hi Devon Tony!! Wow, sound like you really made a day of it! And yes, the walk is relatively short but it always take so much longer when we film!! Thoroughly recommend the Redruth walk to you, good blend of history, with town and country walking. Stay safe! Sarah :)

  • @sallydingle321
    @sallydingle321 3 года назад +2

    Another fascinating vlog you two...thanks so much 💖🎄😁

  • @SpanishEclectic
    @SpanishEclectic 3 года назад +1

    I'm "Like" # 300! The King's Pipe is a great find. I wonder if people did stand nearby to catch a free whiff. Almost missed your Freudian slip about the Sailor's Bethel, Sarah. Too funny.

  • @jimnorris37
    @jimnorris37 3 года назад +1

    An interesting and enjoyable walk. Thanks Sarah snd Andrew.

  • @bernicebest
    @bernicebest 3 года назад +6

    Gosh, it’s years since I visited ‘Falmouth’ such elegant architecture and pastel shades as you say Sarah, your walk is packed full of interesting information as always, and Andrews delightful banter keeps a smile on one’s face, the info.about the Cemetery was of particular interest, and who is brave enough ‘quote’ to live in the house on the hill over a former mortuary at Number 13! no less! obviously someone not superstitious at all! It’s a long time since I used an old red telephone box as well, the Constantine Band getting us in the spirit of Christmas 🤶 was wonderful, and the sound of Seagulls always reminds me of long past holidays in Cornwall, very nostalgic, I also would like to know what is inside time capsule’s inside monument! I wonder if there is any sea glass Sarah 🤩 thank you 🙏 for a charming and delightful tour round Falmouth, cheers 🥂

    • @CornishWalkingTrails
      @CornishWalkingTrails  3 года назад +1

      You're welcome! We had a great day out filming this one. The band definitely put a smile on our face although I don't know how they could play with the cold - their poor fingers!! Sarah :)

  • @jaynewalsh1298
    @jaynewalsh1298 3 года назад +3

    Love your videos! The highlight of my week - Cornwall is my happy place. It always intrigues me how similar the Cornish language is to Welsh. I noticed a sign in one of the shops, which said Nadelik Lowen. In Welsh we say Nadoleg Llawen - Merry Christmas!

    • @CornishWalkingTrails
      @CornishWalkingTrails  3 года назад

      Good spot! I think there must be some Celtic similarities in our languages! Sarah:)

  • @blitzpfalz9973
    @blitzpfalz9973 3 года назад +1

    It's nice to walk around Falmouth with you at Christmas time. Stay healthy, best regards Günter

  • @julianbeesley5059
    @julianbeesley5059 3 года назад +1

    Very enjoyable ,and informative, a walk through the parts of Falmouth which havent really changed much over recent years, the Cob wall ! Who’d have thought ! A friend once lived on Quay Hill, at number 1, the joke was he lived at Wonkey Hill.

  • @theresacurran4012
    @theresacurran4012 3 года назад +3

    Lovely walk and great History thanks to you both, wishing you both a wonderful Christmas and thank you for all the beautiful videos this year , it’s like having a holiday with out leaving my home .God Bless you both

  • @brianspicer8829
    @brianspicer8829 3 года назад +1

    Really well done guys, every step was so interesting and informative, first class vid as always we always look forward to your next one thank, we so enjoy watching over our Sunday breakfast,,,,,,Brian&Jane

  • @clairecousins2958
    @clairecousins2958 3 года назад +1

    Another great video, loved the out takes.😆

  • @alisonzell4698
    @alisonzell4698 2 года назад +1

    Looks like a great town. I think you should both put a walking trails book together of your favorites in Cornwall. Would definitely buy it and use it when I come😊. A great winter walk. Thanks! Always enjoy

  • @bobspeller2225
    @bobspeller2225 3 года назад +1

    Another great walk. All the best Bob

  • @richardwakelin843
    @richardwakelin843 Год назад

    My favourite place in falmouth, the Seaview in in Wodehouse terr, or Claire terr, every Sunday I have a beautiful roast dinner

  • @JoannaLouise200
    @JoannaLouise200 3 года назад +1

    Just love these entertaining walks! ~ you show us the fascinating history behind the scenes, which brings everything to life. Falmouth is packed with history, and I so look forward to following your trails there next year. The graveyard & mortuary was a little spooky. Such speculation might sound a little grim, but I wonder what they did with all those loved ones' remains who thought that that was their final resting place 'forever' (back in the day, when they needed a new road, they didn't have the current sensibilities of reinternment on their agenda) On a more upbeat note, what a wonderful thing the Killigrew Monument is ~ something between a pyramid and an obelisk pointing at the heavens, and built just for the sake of it, and moved twice! Keep warm & well x

    • @CornishWalkingTrails
      @CornishWalkingTrails  3 года назад +1

      I had similar thoughts, so what did they do? And the description of the photo basically says that the grave yard was very overcrowded, and in heavy rainfall the soil was prone to being washed away. No wonder they moved the cemetery! Sarah :)

  • @cebusapella9125
    @cebusapella9125 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic video, Sarah and Andrew. Although I generally prefer walks in the countryside, your town walks make such interesting videos, as they are so full of interesting facts. Hope you do the other 2 walks in that book. A couple of town walks I can recommend if you have all Bob Acton's books is his Hayle town walk, which improved my opinion of Hayle enormously, and his low-tide Newquay walk, from the harbour along the beach to Porth, then back along the cliffs & through Newquay. Many thanks!

    • @CornishWalkingTrails
      @CornishWalkingTrails  3 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! The Newquay walk is on our list! I simply want to stand in a place called 'Beach', as if its the only beach ever!! And we have our own town walk of Hayle in the making, such an interesting town, we just want some sunny weather!! Sarah :)

  • @davependrill2897
    @davependrill2897 3 года назад +1

    Great video, I live in penryn, and that video was great.
    No mention of Jacob's ladder though.

    • @CornishWalkingTrails
      @CornishWalkingTrails  3 года назад +1

      Not on this walk - I'm sure its on another one in that book, hopefully going down!! Sarah :)

  • @SimpleIELTSSolutions
    @SimpleIELTSSolutions 3 года назад +1

    Great and informative video. I like your banter.

  • @helenbosworth627
    @helenbosworth627 3 года назад

    Thankyou for the video Falmouth so good 😊

  • @paulajanson8053
    @paulajanson8053 2 года назад

    Since it’s spelled with an e ion the end, it Rymes with hope. … love the videos!

  • @pennywalker3624
    @pennywalker3624 3 года назад +1

    Merry Christmas guy's

  • @helenbosworth627
    @helenbosworth627 3 года назад +1

    Windy Falmouth been thee in 1986 August and September long tome ago get there next year hopefully planned

  • @peterdovey5182
    @peterdovey5182 3 года назад +1

    Such history in this old town and now a famous dog poo bin at Tragos. It took a bit of a battering in WW 11, the town not the bin. Great filming as ever.

  • @amazinggrace4036
    @amazinggrace4036 3 года назад

    Thank you Sarah and Andrew for keeping it all so informative, so much to learn from your sharing…Merry Christmas 🎄from California…Ana🌹

    • @CornishWalkingTrails
      @CornishWalkingTrails  3 года назад +1

      Hi Ana, Happy holidays! Sarah :)

    • @amazinggrace4036
      @amazinggrace4036 3 года назад +1

      @@CornishWalkingTrails Thank you Sarah, hope you have a safe and happy Christmas, Ana 🌹

  • @Hedgehogsinthemist123
    @Hedgehogsinthemist123 3 года назад

    I'm Cornish and lived near Falmouth, but I didn't know any of this

  • @Ashysand
    @Ashysand 3 года назад +2

    I was down there then other month he acing lunch in the park by the car park. Have you been for a walk around princess pavilion

    • @CornishWalkingTrails
      @CornishWalkingTrails  3 года назад +1

      We actually strolled up to the Pavillions and had a quick coffee and cake after we finished filming! We featured it in our 1967 v. 2021 look at the seafront in the summer, Sarah :)

    • @Ashysand
      @Ashysand 3 года назад +1

      @@CornishWalkingTrails it’s only a 20 minute drive for us. Such a lovely park to chill in after a mad day in fal.