@@TheJollyReiver But only for the work, not the hob! "How lovely the butter is!" or "How beautiful the kitchen is!" Never quite directly to the hob himself!
@@TheJollyReiverThe German version of the Hobthrush is called "Heinzelmännchen" They helping the poor people in the nighttime too, but they are coming in small groups. The "Kobold" tends to be evil and likes to torture people.
We are subbed to your channel.. this may be why RUclips places these in our feed.. and we are grateful.. We love your videos ardently.. were that we there to walk up that castle mound with you.. from the top the view is awesome., My Mum told many tales of Hobs.. we children thought it was her way of asking for more help.. ;which she sorely needed.. so.. the lot of us would get up in the wee hours and do what we could.. As we were quite small.. and much work there was.. not much was accomplished.. But Mum was pleased with our efforts .. and there were always wee treats.. usually oatmeal cookies or cakes.. and milk.. to be found after.. This story brought back lovely memories of our sweet Mum.. and we be thanking you for that❣️ Excellent video as always.. and a shout out to RUclips for consistently presentlng these to us.. Once again.. you are in fine voice, Sir.. and we look forward to hearing more tales.. thank you so much 🌹☘️ William and Jen 💜💙🌱🌹🙏
Millions of people have probably seen “hobgoblins” in video games, but I’m sure very few people would be able to explain where the term originates from, or the difference between a goblin and a hobgoblin. The algorithm seems to be blessing this content, so hopefully lots more people will learn about the Hob.
These videos leave me with an enormous sense of well-being. I can't wait to finally visit my ancestoral home of England one day. Until then, these videos will help tide me over.
The very same story is told in West Cornwall, except that he is called Piskie, and he helps the old man and wife with threshing the grain. They give him a new suit of green cloth, because he is dressed in rags. Before he disappeared he sang "Piskie fine and Piskie gay, Piskie now shall fly away".
Fantastic video, the Elsdon castle is an impressive sight, the shot of you running up it really gave it an effective sense of scale. It's a shame they offended the hob, it must have made their lives a great deal more difficult. I wonder where he walks today, and if he's helping someone new.
An excellent story my friend 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😉👍👍 Hob is a very, ancient name linked to magical creatures and even the devil himself. That place near the hill was very beautiful indeed and its great to hear a new view of this hardworking Hobthrush goblin. It was a shame that the Hob was insulted by the good meant new cloths. Was it a parable..don’t treat your workers or even slaves…too well 🤔😉
Thanks for your videos, a sense of belonging to these islands ,it’s history and folklore, all of these are important and should be kept alive through the generations.
I have only just discovered this channel, and have only watched two of your uploaded videos -- this, and ''The History of Telling Ghost Stories at Christmas'' -- and both were absolutely wonderful. Your narration, the images you choose, the history, the mood... Just excellent. I cannot ''like'' them enough. I look forward to watching more of your content. Thank you, so much, for sharing these.
I loved the story of the helpful Hob of Elsdon. That church was fascinating! What an interesting story about the sword marks and the horse skulls. Beautiful scenery too; very green at this time of year. Thank you so much ❤
What a beautiful place! This is a very pretty village and the country around it is stunning. Love these old stories and the histories behind the places.
Not only do I love your videos,but it's a visual joy to behold the gorgeous English countryside! 1157,wow,America was only a vast wilderness, populated by indigenous tribes. Please keep these videos coming.
Wonderful video! I was just watching one of Tony Robinson's "Walking Through History" episodes where he's travelling St. Cuthbert's Way, so this fits right into the context.
Castle Hill in Thetford, Norfolk is very much bigger and older. Thetford was where Baldacci had her home aswell. The coins of the realm were made here one time too. However, thanks for a very interesting video and BTW I love your work! Look me up if you're ever in Thetford!?
fantastic video the castle was impressive loved the folklore and story thank you for keeping the storys alive and your stories are well presented im glad i found this channel its a gem love folklore and i like the places you visted that are in the stories and love when you vist old places like thisim happy i found this channel its the best and you tells folklore and stories well listening to your voice is nice and relaxeing feeling
Fairies are notoriously strict about their privacy. Maybe the hob wasn't so much offended by the new clothes, as from the realisation that the elderly couple had been spying on him. I've read stories of people being blinded because they saw something they shouldn't have...
Absolutely beautiful scenery and historic sights with incredible history told. Very much enjoyed and appreciate your wonderful work, thank you most humbly.
love your videos mate,iam in scotland the videos have sort of changed the way i think of the borders,but i sort of knew they were a breed of there own,north and south of thre border
I can tell u..not my incoherent pish when I was drunk..but I get a feeling when I enter Northumbria..I can't explain it but it has a special atmosphere.ive been a few times and I stick by that.....on another thing we had been at haggerston castle....we went to Alnwick and my mum who had never done anything like this in her life...she got a feeling
I have a hob infestation. Every night I have a couple drinks and the next thing I know I'm waking up to find that they've drank all my scrumpy and it feels like they've beaten me horribly.
Excellent video, I'm surprised you didn't pop up to Winters Gibbet while you there. Our family surname "Bowman" originated in Northumberland. And we haven't moved far from our roots. I believe my farther had a cousin who was a Charlton. Thanks for your stories, Subscribed !
Recently found your channel. Been binge watching your content. Brill stuff! Looking forward to more of your travels and stories to be told. Bravo! Well done!
Jsut found this channel and I’m absolutely loving it. I grew up in Cumbria and know many of these places well, and it’s great to re indulge in our local folklore.
I imagine that sharpening a sword or knife INSIDE a church would be seen as an intimidatory act. Or would they have felt some divine protection from doing this in that sacred space? Either way, its creepy and a massive piece of local history.
We used to read these stories in small pamphlets which we collected on days out. All the local information places had them and they still do, I think. Tons of stories like ‘The Long Pack’ and ‘The Hand of Glory’ which happily gave us all the creeps 🙂
I'd guess that the marks on the church were caused when it was stripped of all the Catholic decorative work by Protestant goons under one of the Tudors, rather than border reivers sharpening swords, since slashing a rough stone pillar is a guaranteed way to dull your blade, not sharpen it. Makes for a suitably bloodcurdling story, though.
The castle would have been pretty active when Willy the Bastard subdued the North or genocided it.! Depends which blood line you had. If it was Anglo-Saxon, you were on the Sharpe end of the Norman pointy metal things .😣😥😔
"Robin Goodfellows" also known as Pucks are the equivalent entities in southern England.
Thanks so much for covering this, having spent all my childhood in Elsdon, I loved the way you highlighted the village and it's history & folklore.
Glad you enjoyed!
When I retire, I would love to roam the old country sides of U.K.
Don't leave it till you retire, do it now if you can. If you leave it to late things get in the way. ⛺.
Yes do it ASAP
Make yearly trips to check it all out in parts!
OI ! YOU GOT A LIOCIONCE FOR THAT DAYDREAM ERE MATE ?
@@hughgrection7246 i just read that in the aussiest accent ever
Lovely! Hobs respect hard work, and while pay is forbidden, compliments are appreciated.
Yes :-)
@@TheJollyReiver But only for the work, not the hob! "How lovely the butter is!" or "How beautiful the kitchen is!" Never quite directly to the hob himself!
@@TheJollyReiverThe German version of the Hobthrush is called "Heinzelmännchen" They helping the poor people in the nighttime too, but they are coming in small groups.
The "Kobold" tends to be evil and likes to torture people.
We are subbed to your channel.. this may be why RUclips places these in our feed.. and we are grateful..
We love your videos ardently.. were that we there to walk up that castle mound with you.. from the top the view is awesome.,
My Mum told many tales of Hobs.. we children thought it was her way of asking for more help.. ;which she sorely needed.. so.. the lot of us would get up in the wee hours and do what we could..
As we were quite small.. and much work there was.. not much was accomplished..
But Mum was pleased with our efforts .. and there were always wee treats.. usually oatmeal cookies or cakes.. and milk.. to be found after..
This story brought back lovely memories of our sweet Mum.. and we be thanking you for that❣️
Excellent video as always.. and a shout out to RUclips for consistently presentlng these to us..
Once again.. you are in fine voice, Sir.. and we look forward to hearing more tales.. thank you so much 🌹☘️
William and Jen
💜💙🌱🌹🙏
Millions of people have probably seen “hobgoblins” in video games, but I’m sure very few people would be able to explain where the term originates from, or the difference between a goblin and a hobgoblin. The algorithm seems to be blessing this content, so hopefully lots more people will learn about the Hob.
Phenomenal quality video mate, this is rhe kind of thing the BBC would have given its right arm for in the early 90s before it went over the cliff 👏👏
These videos leave me with an enormous sense of well-being. I can't wait to finally visit my ancestoral home of England one day. Until then, these videos will help tide me over.
The very same story is told in West Cornwall, except that he is called Piskie, and he helps the old man and wife with threshing the grain. They give him a new suit of green cloth, because he is dressed in rags. Before he disappeared he sang "Piskie fine and Piskie gay, Piskie now shall fly away".
1st time here. RUclips recommended a banger.
Update turns out I was already subbed. I gotta lay off the devils lettuce.
:-)
Fantastic video, the Elsdon castle is an impressive sight, the shot of you running up it really gave it an effective sense of scale.
It's a shame they offended the hob, it must have made their lives a great deal more difficult. I wonder where he walks today, and if he's helping someone new.
An excellent story my friend 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😉👍👍 Hob is a very, ancient name linked to magical creatures and even the devil himself. That place near the hill was very beautiful indeed and its great to hear a new view of this hardworking Hobthrush goblin. It was a shame that the Hob was insulted by the good meant new cloths. Was it a parable..don’t treat your workers or even slaves…too well 🤔😉
love visiting places like that
:-)
Great work friend
Need to do some more Yorkshire folklore
I do!
i see in England and Scotland and Ireland there is not to many forests mostly rolling green hills beautiful
there forests in England
Ireland used to have more forests.
@AdamTurnbull-xd3nf I know what they call the screaming forest in England I watch documentary about it
never herd of the screaming forest .will have to take your word on it
@@AdamTurnbull-xd3nf thank you
Loved this video of Elsdon. My birthplace.
Another brilliant upload .👍
Thanks for your videos, a sense of belonging to these islands ,it’s history and folklore, all of these are important and should be kept alive through the generations.
My pleasure :-)
Great video.. love Northumberland ♥️✨
Utterly fascinating, thank you. I'm keeping all of these to show my grand children.
I’ll have to do one from your neck of the woods one day!
@@TheJollyReiver more than welcome here anytime.. a few tales in this neck of the woods..
This channel is fascinating for me, an American. Never heard of a reiver or a hob. Love looking up all these things. Thank you.
You need to read up on on the Border Reviers. Absolutely fascinating history
I have only just discovered this channel, and have only watched two of your uploaded videos -- this, and ''The History of Telling Ghost Stories at Christmas'' -- and both were absolutely wonderful. Your narration, the images you choose, the history, the mood... Just excellent. I cannot ''like'' them enough. I look forward to watching more of your content. Thank you, so much, for sharing these.
Such a beautiful place
Thank you
Absolutely love this channel thanks for the new upload!
I loved the story of the helpful Hob of Elsdon. That church was fascinating! What an interesting story about the sword marks and the horse skulls. Beautiful scenery too; very green at this time of year. Thank you so much ❤
What a beautiful place! This is a very pretty village and the country around it is stunning. Love these old stories and the histories behind the places.
Thanks for watching!
Not only do I love your videos,but it's a visual joy to behold the gorgeous English countryside!
1157,wow,America was only a vast wilderness, populated by indigenous tribes.
Please keep these videos coming.
Aw, poor hob that did not want new clothes!
Professor Tolkien would be proud of your work on English folklore
Thank you :-)
the Elves and the Shoemaker almost word for word. 🧚🏽♂️🧚🏻🧝🏼👩🎤🧒🏻🌷🌱
A great video. Keep up the great work. 😎👍
Cheers mate
Great work, thoughtful and well made. Thanks!
Cheers man :-)
Wonderful video! I was just watching one of Tony Robinson's "Walking Through History" episodes where he's travelling St. Cuthbert's Way, so this fits right into the context.
This is great. Keep this up!
Really pleased to have found your channel. It is unique and informative and the subjects are fascinating. Thank you
Glad you’re enjoying!
@@TheJollyReiver you are welcome I particularly liked your Christmas episode in front of the fire. I really wish I had a fireplace of my own
You got beautiful photography in this video and shows in the surroundings and the history you describe.
Castle Hill in Thetford, Norfolk is very much bigger and older. Thetford was where Baldacci had her home aswell. The coins of the realm were made here one time too. However, thanks for a very interesting video and BTW I love your work! Look me up if you're ever in Thetford!?
fantastic video the castle was impressive loved the folklore and story thank you for keeping the storys alive and your stories are well presented im glad i found this channel its a gem love folklore and i like the places you visted that are in the stories and love when you vist old places like thisim happy i found this channel its the best and you tells folklore and stories well listening to your voice is nice and relaxeing feeling
Thanks for your continued support mate
does remind me of the cauld lad of Hylton
We’ll definitely have to cover that!
Fabulous video
Fantastic Thanks
Absolutely Brilliant 👏
That was excellent
Fairies are notoriously strict about their privacy. Maybe the hob wasn't so much offended by the new clothes, as from the realisation that the elderly couple had been spying on him. I've read stories of people being blinded because they saw something they shouldn't have...
Absolutely beautiful scenery and historic sights with incredible history told. Very much enjoyed and appreciate your wonderful work, thank you most humbly.
Solid video mate. I don't think I could have rolled down that hill as fast as you ran up it.
Excited for the view!
I work in this area, I had no clue, it’s steeped in folklore.
If you think the elsdon motte and Bailey is one of the best intact normal earthworks in England you should visit buttercrambe
Will do for sure!
love your videos mate,iam in scotland the videos have sort of changed the way i think of the borders,but i sort of knew they were a breed of there own,north and south of thre border
I can tell u..not my incoherent pish when I was drunk..but I get a feeling when I enter Northumbria..I can't explain it but it has a special atmosphere.ive been a few times and I stick by that.....on another thing we had been at haggerston castle....we went to Alnwick and my mum who had never done anything like this in her life...she got a feeling
I love your channel so much . Even when you were duke of Avalon I would just let your channel play through quite often. Thank you.
I wonder if there are any hobs still around?! I wouldn't mind one to help with the housework!!
Thanks for the GREAT video!! 👍❤💗🧝♂️🧝♀️
Glad you enjoyed!
Yes there are…
I have a hob infestation. Every night I have a couple drinks and the next thing I know I'm waking up to find that they've drank all my scrumpy and it feels like they've beaten me horribly.
What amazing history lessons!
The Hobthrush tale is a cousin of the more famous story of The Shoemaker and the Elves.
Great story about the hob. Enjoying your videos very much. Was see surprised to hear about the border reivers.
wonderful story telling as ways 👏 and keep up with the good work jolly revier
It dose make one wonder about the horse skulls,it open your mind to think about it ..awsome story ..
Eliots of Newcastleton part of my ancestral riever history the other burns
beautiful video! how I would love to have a hob in my home… maybe it’s time to leave a small bowl of porridge next to the fireplace!
Its worth a try !
Love your channel
Excellent video, I'm surprised you didn't pop up to Winters Gibbet while you there.
Our family surname "Bowman" originated in Northumberland. And we haven't moved far from our roots. I believe my farther had a cousin who was a Charlton.
Thanks for your stories, Subscribed !
Recently found your channel. Been binge watching your content. Brill stuff! Looking forward to more of your travels and stories to be told. Bravo! Well done!
loving your stuff and glad i found it as its all the areas i grew up. look forward to seeing more about this area
:-)
Very interesting , can’t wait for the next one
Love this place visited many times, thanks for the video, so interesting. You need to do a story on Winter's gibbet not far from Elsdon.
Jusr found this channel and you're so underrated, I like how you're presenting things no one is really talking about, British folk history...love it.
Love this latest video. Thank you.
Thank you for this I live in otterburn will have to go into the church thanks for the history
:-)
Have been really enjoying your content, man. Thanks for producing it, I hope to see your channel grow even more over the near future.
Cheers mate :-)
I’ve just discovered your channel
Enjoying the content thank you for some great videos
My pleasure :-)
Enjoyable and insightful as always! Good work 👍
I need a hob in my home.
Jsut found this channel and I’m absolutely loving it. I grew up in Cumbria and know many of these places well, and it’s great to re indulge in our local folklore.
Cheers mate :-)
Wow, I could use a Hob around here.
Elsdon 🏰 tales❤😊
Well done 👏(
Fantastic video, just discovered your channel and will
Become a subscriber, keep up the good work
Looks like a great video. Will you ever return to blanchland ?
I will! Most likely in November/December
@@TheJollyReiver fantastic! There was something I really liked about blanchland. Thanks for making these videos.
@@Cavalier_history my pleasure :-)
In Japan, there are some household spirits such as the Zashiki Warashi.
Gonna drink a Hobgoblin to this 🍻
I imagine that sharpening a sword or knife INSIDE a church would be seen as an intimidatory act. Or would they have felt some divine protection from doing this in that sacred space? Either way, its creepy and a massive piece of local history.
Hobbs are Amanita Muscaria mushrooms. A little examination and it is quite apparent.
Reiver can you do a video on the Hedley Kow?
Stumbling through YT vids to find out I am descended from Reivers...
Well around where i live is was the lambton worm which was the local myth.
I would love to buy a book of these stories about Hobs and Brownies. Have you found one that you use as the basis of your content?
We used to read these stories in small pamphlets which we collected on days out. All the local information places had them and they still do, I think. Tons of stories like ‘The Long Pack’ and ‘The Hand of Glory’ which happily gave us all the creeps 🙂
Actually Harry Potter is the LAST thing that comes to mind when I start to think of the wee…
Need some stone-wallers up there... looks like the Farmers aren't looking after their walls!
👍👍👍
I met him once I gave him a marble
Did you visit the gibbet
Why did the hob need a bowl of milk when it could have just suckled it straight from a cow's udder.
I hate the way these phones change the words from what you type in to what it wants to put! It was Baudicca I actually typed, sorry!
You missed a GOLDEN opportunity to pop in a garden gnome peeking out from behind a bush
I'd guess that the marks on the church were caused when it was stripped of all the Catholic decorative work by Protestant goons under one of the Tudors, rather than border reivers sharpening swords, since slashing a rough stone pillar is a guaranteed way to dull your blade, not sharpen it. Makes for a suitably bloodcurdling story, though.
Iam off hear today
Mmmmmmm... 🤔🤔🤔
new hat, new hood, paying taxes is no good
The castle would have been pretty active when Willy the Bastard subdued the North or genocided it.! Depends which blood line you had. If it was Anglo-Saxon, you were on the Sharpe end of the Norman pointy metal things .😣😥😔