Wells is a real gem for sure. The sad fact is that so many British towns and cities have been trashed since the 1960’s by cheap junk architecture. Wells is one that escaped.

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Hi Paul, firstly big thank you for watching! Indeed it has, I've got plenty of content incoming showing both sides. Any suggestions of locations you think my viewers would enjoy would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again hopefully catch you on the next one!

@paullewis2413

6 ай бұрын

@@JoefishJ Hi Joe. Winchester is a favourite of mine though of course it’s much better known than Wells. Also St. Albans is overall very nice and not so famous even though it’s got a Cathedral of Norman origins. Up north you’ve got Durham with the Cathedral recognised as one of the World’s greatest buildings It’s been a while since I was there but I remember parts of it were very nice and historic.

@mikethebloodthirsty

3 ай бұрын

Stamford is another one that's escaped, it was owned by the Burleigh's... Hence no development....

@tonyt7948

Ай бұрын

Socialist knocked down all are historical buildings because they don't like British history and culture. They built brutal architecture because they are brutal

@dajogb3330

Ай бұрын

@@tonyt7948🤦‍♂️😂😂😂😂

Just stunning

@JoefishJ

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

absolutely beautiful

That's the England I remember! Lived in both the West Country & New Forest --- the Real England❤👍🦢

@JoefishJ

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely! It's the small towns & cities where true British life is found. Thanks for watching, the comment & support!

Absolutely gorgeous, great video.

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Cheers!

Stunning, great footage!

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Hi Joe. Thank you so much again! This is stunning. I just love your videos. I happen to be a Medievalist Historian, but I just love the way you look at things and find yourself in awe of our past. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! Jen

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Hi Jen, that's awesome to hear thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad we share the same enthusiasm for our history! A new Vlog should be out Thursday, just finishing editing now. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks again for watching!

Sadly not the UK's smallest city but most probably Englands with a population of 12,000. The smallest in the UK is St Davids in Wales with a population of around 1,800+....and before anyone pipes up I'm English. Having read the comments I'm not the first to point this out. Lovely video though.

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Hi, firstly huge thanks for your time in watching the video! Yes you are 100% correct, St David's is the smallest in the UK. The city of Wells is the smallest in England. Got a few Real Britain vlogs on my channel and loads incoming. Thanks again!

@barbarahalkyard1901

5 ай бұрын

I thought it was St Asaph.

@stillanemptypocket

5 ай бұрын

@@barbarahalkyard1901 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_smallest_cities_in_the_United_Kingdom

@henrybalkwill3276

4 ай бұрын

@@JoefishJit’s also not the smallest city in England. It’s the second smallest. The smallest is the City of London! Glad you enjoyed visiting our wonderful city though!

I never new wells was so stunning! Right on my doorstep 😮

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Really beautiful wasn't expecting it to be as good as it was!

Woah! This is breathtaking and gorgeous! Thank you for your channel and for sharing with us! Much love and appreciation from Texas! 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

@JoefishJ

Ай бұрын

Hey guys!! It certainly is! On the other hand I would love to explore Texas one day! Thanks for watching and the comment 🙏👍

@Christine-777

Ай бұрын

@@JoefishJ We'd love to have you, sir! 💯🤗

Its sad to think that those who died during 2 world wars for us (The memorial inscription ) are probably turning in their graves at the state of what the country is in today. Good video Joe.

@JoefishJ

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and support 🙏 I hope you enjoy the rest of the content.

@mikethebloodthirsty

3 ай бұрын

They fought to defeat Nazis... They did that, when any one says 'oh, if only they could see what they fought for etc...' that's subjective. I would say they fought for freedom from a tyrant, which they achieved.

Originally a town built by the Roman’s. Then the Saxons. England has a rich history of being occupied.

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely! The British isles are filled with ancient history. Thanks for watching Subscribe to the channel Plenty more incoming from Forgotten corners of Britain.

@ibrahimhossain8489

6 ай бұрын

The irony that these occupiers will literally go to ANY Lengths to oust and hurt the new comers to the game coz they have different skin colour or religion🙂🙂

@darthwiizius

6 ай бұрын

Yes, we learned well and returned the favour far and wide.

Recently discovered your channel, really enjoying the content mate. Keep up the good work!

A pretty town. You picked a great, sunny day to film which adds to the beauty.

Stunning. Loved it.

@JoefishJ

5 ай бұрын

Me too! Wells was beautiful, thanks for watching.

Have yo been to St David's in Pembrokeshire, I was under the impression that. that the UK's smallest City, the funny thing is I thought i was looking at St David's until you said Wells. The Cathedral and Bishops Palace has an uncanny resemblance this I find interesting.

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Hi David, no I haven't but it's on the 'to-do' list. Thanks very much for watching, a new video on the channel tomorrow so keep an eye out. Thanks again 👍

Stunning!!!

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Cool stuff Joe! As Southerners, we miss out on the locality of many important British landmarks in the North or Midlands, but we are blessed with architecture similar to that you've shown in Wells. Up the road in Bath, or the historical cathedrals blessing Salisbury, and further afield Winchester or Oxford. I'm very familiar with Winchester and can highly recommend it - but do your readings beforehand to properly understand the history; else you'd mistake buildings of over 1000 years for commercial restaurants! And one of the country's oldest pubs is hiding discretely down a narrow alleyway. Safe travels and look forward to upcoming videos, cheers!

@JoefishJ

4 ай бұрын

Definitely agree 💯 thanks for watching and the comment hope you enjoy the content

Come here from Mr Bald/Ben, enjoyed what i watched so far. Your a natural at it mate, subbed and will binge from the start now 😊

@JoefishJ

5 ай бұрын

That's awesome 👍 hope you enjoy the content and upcoming adventures

Cambridge was magical for me , especially the King's College Catheral or chapel

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks so much for watching! Yes Cambridge is on the to-do list. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated 👍 Thanks again

Loving your enthusiasm - great video, my only criticism being would like to have seen more of the city than the cathedral. I'm originally from Bath but live in Norfolk now. If you ever venture this way would recommend Norwich for sure. Keep up the good work!

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Hi Gary, thanks for the comment and for watching! The City of Wells is stunning, unfortunately as I'm just starting out I'm trying to keep the videos to around 10-12min so people will watch them. I plan on heading back in the Summer once I'm more established to do a longer form documentary style video in Wells. So much history to cover in 10min. Thanks so much for watching, love hearing from you guys! Norwich is on the to-do list so keep an eye out for it! See you on the next one!

For those who read Pillars of the Earth - this must be Kingsbridge.

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

I've never read it. I'll stick it on my list. I can certainly say there's not many spots I've been to that compare with Wells in regards to the architecture of the city and how well preserved they are. Thanks so much for watching!!

lovely video

@JoefishJ

5 ай бұрын

Appreciate the kind words, I hope you enjoy my other videos.

You should have commented on those “scissor arches” that hold up the central tower - they are a unique piece of architectural engineering. And although they look almost modern, they were actually added in the 1340s to hold up the tower that was unstable and beginning to crack. Wells cathedral is an absolute gem, like so much of the tiny city.

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Hi David, thanks for the comments & for watching the video! I did try to organise a tour however I couldn't on the day of my visit. I intend to return in the summer for a tour. Thanks again

@samwhitfield8678

6 ай бұрын

Good stuff, carry on please 😊

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

@@samwhitfield8678 plenty more incoming, there's a new Vlog on the channel posted yesterday. Thanks for watching & The comment

Another very small city is Ely in Cambs, you could do a weekender and make 2 vids, one for Cambridge and one for Ely. If you want to go remote check out the Orkneys.

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Hi bud, thanks for watching and your suggestions, both fantastic might I add! Cambridge is on the "to-do" list, so I'll do some research into Ely as well. Thanks again for watching!

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Hi bud, thanks for watching and your suggestions, both fantastic might I add! Cambridge is on the "to-do" list, so I'll do some research into Ely as well. Thanks again for watching!

I love history and visit cathedrals and churches. Wells is now on my list.

@JoefishJ

25 күн бұрын

A beautiful spot! Thanks for watching

WE LIVE ABOUT 17 MILES AWAY, BUT COME HERE REGULARLY TO WALK THE DOGS, HAVE SOME LUNCH AT ITALIAN CAFE NOSTRA, NEAR HIGH STREET, AND FINISH WITH A SHOP AT WAITROSE!

@JoefishJ

5 ай бұрын

Lovely I don't blame you! Wells & Axbridge are stunning and could both be visited in a day! Check out my Axbridge video on my channel, thanks for watching!

Beautiful, just found your channel by chance and therefore was a pleasure to subscribe and to like it. My father was a senior diplomat to the United Kingdom under the Thatcher Government. From the age of three i was able to come to the UK from Japan and experience much of English/British culture/history etc and hence forth became what you would call an Anglophile. Hence my English sounding G-mail account name. Very warmest wishes to you from my family and myself watching here in Japan in 2024.

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Hey, just read your comment! Thank you very much for your kind comments! What a blessing your upbringing must of been! It is our dream as a family to visit Japan one day! Thanks so much for watching!

@TommyAtkins-bd5ky

6 ай бұрын

It is my pleasure Sir. Sincerely we all wish you much success with your channel. Much obliged for your warm comments regarding myself. Looking forward to going through all of your content. I saved your channel to my 'favourites' therefore missing nothing to come.@@JoefishJ

LOVE the groovy glasses, Joe. I've been to Wells & the Cathedral; it was awesome. I have English friends in Ely, Cambs. who brought me there. We stayed overnight in Wells & went to visit Glastonbury Abbey. Spent a wonderful day there & visited crystal/New Age shops (I did they are not into that!). Does the water still flow down the streets near the Cathedral? Thanks from Kathleen in California!

@JoefishJ

5 ай бұрын

Haha thank you, there actually Santa Cruz shades from near you! Thanks for watching! Wells is stunning, I'll certainly be heading back! I'll be filming in Glastonbury very soon so keep your eyes peeled for that one, no doubt you'll recognise some of the spots! See you on the next one!

On the other side of the cathedral from the Bishop’s Palace is the Vicar’s Close, allegedly the oldest intact residential street in Europe. Mid 14th c, hardly changed and still occupied - some of it by the Wells Cathedral School.

Have not visited Wells since a school trip Will place on my visit list Thanks

@JoefishJ

5 ай бұрын

Awesome place check it out

I very much enjoyed your video - the Cathedral, castle and short walkround.....but whoa there! You are well off the mark with the UK's smallest city, and it ISN'T Wells by a long chalk!!. Officially, the smallest Cathedral City in the UK is St David's in Pembrokeshire - you can walk through it in just over five minutes; even the grounds of the Cathedral are bigger than the "city!!" Wells is only the smallest city by population numbers. You might want to check it out. Still, a nice little video, and no mistake!

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Hi Reg, Yes you're totally correct! Wells is the smallest city in England. Funny I've been looking at St David's as I'm considering exploring Wales further. Have you any suggestions of locations yourself or my viewers may find interesting? Thanks for watching I really appreciate it!

@reggriffiths5769

6 ай бұрын

@@JoefishJ Thank for your reply Joe. Locations in Wales? To be honest Joe, I've lived in Wales for forty years, but architurally I don't think it has anything to compare with Wells - or anywhere else for that matter (I'll get lynched for saying that)! For scenery, the Pembs Coastal Path is certainly spectacular, and it takes in St David's. Anywhere from Laugharne Castle and Dylan Thomas' Boathouse, through Pendine, its Sands and the famouse Land Speed Record attempts, Tenby with its many facets, Pembroke town and the rest of the coastline. Wales has tones of history, but apart from its many castles, there is very little that's tangible. I'm an Ulsterman (N. Ireland) and have a natural bias. Almost every town there has some historical association, with perhaps as many Manorial houses as England, and a coastline like the Antrim Coast Road built into the sea. Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Belfast's stunning architecture, and the beauty spots of Strangford Lough. Cookstown, which has the widest street in the UK. Then, of course, there are the Mournes Mountains, a favourite venue for hikers, hill walkers, campers - both above and below the clouds! It all depends on what your preferences are. Derry City e.g. is the only city in the UK (as far as I know) that has the only complete and intact old city wall that you can walk, complete with it guns (Roaring Meg and others), and Beautiful Guildhall. You can also do the free tour of Belfast City Hall - a magnificent structure - along with the memorable TiTanic Quarter. I haven't started yet!!!!

Lovely video, I recently visited and created a similar video, Wells really is a true Gem! Keep up the good work 👍

@JoefishJ

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Likewise keep it up mate.

Technically the smallest city in England is the city of London! But we will ignore that because Somerset is one of the best counties! We don’t get a lot grockles doing YT videos so we will take the win ! Great video

Would love to see more of this town, which I had not heard about before..stunning cathedral, wow! It boggles my mind how they could build that 1,000 years ago, with simple tools. PS: I think your thoughts about visiting the rural areas is important, if you want to see the real England. I think that goes for most countries; Here in Denmark, the majority of tourists only visit Copenhagen, and see the main attractions (like everyone else visiting). You also get a more real impression of the locals, if you avoid the tourist hotspots. ;)

@JoefishJ

5 ай бұрын

Yes you have got to get off the beaten track and visit the spots of the tourist trail to get a true feel for a place and the way of life. Denmark is a stunning country, full of amazing history! Thanks for watching

@drumstick74

5 ай бұрын

@@JoefishJThanks for your replies, I will follow your journey! 🤙

I believe John Harewell was once in the employ of the Black Prince. I live in the U.S.A. Videos like yours may be the closest I ever get to seeing England. Thank you, looking forward to seeing more of your videos

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Hi, thats interesting to know I'll do some research into that. I know John Harwell commissioned part of the cathedral to be built I think the south tower but don't hold me to that. Thanks for your kind words, I also hope to one day visit Middle America! Plenty of Vlogs incoming that I hope you'll enjoy. Thanks again!

@jamesstroud8833

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the reply.

I think St. Asaph in North Wales, would probably take the title for smallest city. It’s even smaller than a village, even though it’s classed as a city due to its cathedral…..

bike ride to get there for me and love hot fuzz spotting lol

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Hot Fuzz - A modern British classic!

Wells Cathedral is very impressive especially the Chapter House, Worcester Cathedral is probably even more impressive.

Hello Joe, great video of Wells.The Bishop of Wells and his wife were killed in a violent storm when two chimneystacks in the palace fell on them, asleep in bed in 1703. I would love to take you to Wetherspoons for a pint, a meal and intelligent chat.Warm regards from Peter Luton UK en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_storm_of_1703

@JoefishJ

4 ай бұрын

Hey Peter! That's awesome thanks for the kind words and for watching. I'd love that, if I'm ever in Luton area I will let you know. Thanks again

you should visit my home town 'Tenbury Wells'

@JoefishJ

4 ай бұрын

On the list thanks for watching

Nice video Joe. But there's one thing you should always remember! When inside a church, or cathedral. A man never has his head covered. Except in a jewish Synagog or Muslim Mosque. It is only ladies who are allowed to have their heads covered when inside a christian place of worship.

@swisschalet1658

5 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing...take off your hat and glasses!

I didn’t know where you were, I might put it in the title!

@Hugh_de_Mortimer

4 ай бұрын

last word in the title is where he is.

@JoefishJ

4 ай бұрын

Wells

have you done glastonbury

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for watching & the comments. Glastonbury vlog is incoming! Doing some filming in March with a special guest "Backpacker Ben" check his channel out. Glastonbury is on the list.

This city will be upgraded, to bring it into line with modern cities like Bolton and Bradford.

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Let's hope not! Thanks for watching & the comment!

@albin2232

6 ай бұрын

@@JoefishJ Just joking Joe. All the best from Edinburgh 👍

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

@@albin2232 thanks mate, what a stunning city Edinburgh is... Hopefully I'll get up there soon

There is something, people usually don't know. Monastery Montecassino in Italy. Area os known also from one of ww2 terrible battle. Monastery was ruined by allied, although nazi and allied promised do not touch ancient heritage. Finally rebuilt after war.

"if the walls could speak" million pound story

@JoefishJ

5 ай бұрын

Mate imagine that! Thanks for the support bud!

I thought Ripon, North Yorkshire was the smallest city with a Cathedral ?

@JoefishJ

6 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching & the comment! Wells in the county of Somerset is England's smallest city and St David's is the smallest in the UK.

@mlcoti

5 ай бұрын

@oceantribeuk not as small as St David's. You are close to St Asaph in terms of size.

Sorry mate, but you are wrong about Wells being the UK's smallest city! St. David's, here where I live in Pembrokeshire, is the UK's smallest city!

@JoefishJ

5 ай бұрын

I know... It's smallest in the UK, but to be honest it may of helped the video as I get kind souls like yourself who will comment and gently remind me... Or not so gentle in other people's cases 😉

@ExploringCampanologist

3 ай бұрын

@@JoefishJ Also Southwell Minster Cathedral in Nottinghamshire can be called the smallest city in England but is now a Market Town

can't recognize you in this video,you looks like on Eurosong singer

@JoefishJ

4 ай бұрын

😂😂 don't worry the tash is long gone. Thanks for watching and the comment

Wells is nicer than Bath. Its like still actually English. With English people and tourists. Its not yet been ruined by chain cafes or lots of immigration..

Not the smallest city in the uk, whilst Wales is in the uk (not for long I hope) St Davids is the smallest. Any place with a cathedral is a city.

@sekhmet7440

5 ай бұрын

Correct about St Davids, but absolutely incorrect with your statement - despite popular opinion, towns don't 'meet' a criteria to be cities like having a university or cathedral - it's bestowed by the crown. Some cities do not have cathedrals, like Southampton, Bath and Cambridge. Some towns have cathedrals but are not cities, like Arundel, Bury St Edmunds, Guildford and Millport. Then again, given the rubbish in your KZread biography about leftism and woke-ism, I don't expect much logic from you.

@mlcoti

5 ай бұрын

@@sekhmet7440 How very sad of you, you need to know I am a proud leftie and woke, something that takes intelligence unlike you. The crown can give places with NO cathedral the title of city but places with cathedrals are by virtue cities and don't need no royal waste of time telling them if they are or not. Did you know that Bangor cathedral lies on the oldest site of a cathedral in the entire waste of time uk. Been there since 500 ad. Best to stick to things you know ... like Sponge Bob Square Pants.

@JoefishJ

4 ай бұрын

Smallest city in England. Thanks for watching. I hope you enjoy the content

@henrybalkwill3276

4 ай бұрын

@@JoefishJit’s actually the second smallest city in England. City of London is the smallest.

Prefer simple garb. Distracting and looks not the one I subscribed to.

@JoefishJ

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Show some respect and remove your head covering when you enter a church, for God's sake.

@JoefishJ

3 ай бұрын

Blasphemy doesn't count? 😂👍

@T07sturgill

2 ай бұрын

@@JoefishJ Isn't it weird how men are expected to remove their hats and women are expected to cover their heads? I am into history as well and I guess I need to research why this is. Thanks for the vlog tours!!!

@dajogb3330

Ай бұрын

That “rule” refers to attending services in church NOT visiting for tourist purposes. Do you also insist that women cover their hair with hats or scarves in a church or are you just a trolling hypocrite?

@UndercoverDog-j5t

3 күн бұрын

Why ? I would not do that , who are you to nag others