I saw this as a little boy in Germany many decades ago. My GreatGrandfather was in the army in the 19th Century and was a Master Saddler and funnily enough a master Baker.

Sorry for repeating myself but it’s so sad we haven’t people like Mr Hargreaves still on TV today. I do miss such programmes

@tonynapoli5549

8 ай бұрын

Yes I miss him too 👌

We have lost such a treasure trove of knowledge with Jack's passing.

One of the truly all-time greats in British Broadcasting would love some of his DVD's

@SimonBaddeley

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful. I licence Network on Air to sell all my stepfather's broadcasts in which I have rights - i.e. all recovered 'Out of Town' footage and all 60 episodes of 'Old Country' - 6 DVD box-sets published since 2016. If you would love some go to the Network on Air's website and enter 'Jack Hargreaves' in their search box.

And here we are in 2023, 40 years old horse 🐎 collar. I bet it's still going strong 💪 ?

Making a big oval collar is one difficult thing but to achieve that swan neck to fit the shoulders is true craftmanship. Harness making is not dead, it's still taught today and there are still a few Master Harness Makers around thankfully. Anybody interested, contact the Society of Master Saddlers. Every strap in a full set of harness has it's job which is why the fitting of that together with the vehicle is so important if you want a happy horse and a comfortable ride.

This gentleman Mr Jack Hargeaves. Taught me more than most school teachers did. When I was at school in the 1970's

@SimonBaddeley

Жыл бұрын

...and me. I'm his stepson. JH came to live with us when I was 6. My sister and I were at his deathbed in 1994. Now I'm 80 and still learning from the memories he implanted about things and about ways to think and behave.

@rockingmods

Жыл бұрын

@@SimonBaddeley What lovely memories to have.

Today they have love island and X factor, it’s no wonder the country is now the mess it’s in. These programs bring a bit of sanity back and lots of memories.

It’s so satisfying watching people who are masters of their craft.

What beautiful and simple programmes Jack Hargreaves made. I always enjoyed them when I were a lad.

These programmes inspired me to set up and train with C.O.S.I.R.A.s help as a Harness Maker and Saddler in Essex . In the the 1970s , only recently stopped .

God I miss listening to Jack . Never missed anything he was in . He taught me so much . I just looked in the mirror and , apart from the pipe it was almost Jack looking back at me . Mind you I’m 70 now .

Brilliant 👏. When television was worth watching.

I loved watching your step fathers programmes as a London child back in the 70s, and on into the 80s too. He spoke to you honestly and explained things in such a good way, rather like a friendly uncle or grandfather. I loved the countryside back then, and still do now, and am loving watching these again now. What a legacy he left behind ❤️

@SimonBaddeley

3 ай бұрын

What lovely words.

@dax6376

3 ай бұрын

@@SimonBaddeley in some of the episodes cans of film can be seen behind Jack, and I think I one film they're spoken of as being donated to him from Southern TV. Have any of these been converted to digital?

@SimonBaddeley

3 ай бұрын

About four hours worth have been digitised. Do join us on Facebook "Out of Town with Jack Hargreaves" where there are many members, as well as me, to answer your excellent questions@@dax6376

@dax6376

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Simon.

These wonderful people who make things like this l hope have passed they skills onto the younger generations l am a joiner by trade and I like to use the old tools and the Machinery but they are not a lot of the older chaps around to show me it’s all cnc with a Computer you get so much joy when you make something with your hands

One thing I admire about the British is their retaining the old ways, the best ways, the proven ways. It makes no difference what it is, from a double rifle, fine leather shoes, fine men`s clothing, men`s toiletries, handmade scissors, razors, cars, whatever. Britain has some of the finest craftsmen in the world.

@SimonBaddeley

Жыл бұрын

Not sure about this - but your observation is kind and flattering. When old buildings or works of art are damaged by fire or other disasters it's impressive to see the old crafts of joinery, carving, stone masonry, iron working, book binding, stained glass window making coming out of the 'woodwork' to restore the damage. See how Notre Dame has been made ready for re-opening. See the murals recovered and restored after earthquakes in Italy. The 'old' crafts are there but have become very expensive and rare given the cleverness of so much industrial manufacturing using AI.

As a Harness maker , Saddler and Falconer I was privileged to appear on a couple of his programmes. He was a lovely man and this was a fabulous series. However just to confirm , traditionally This is not Harness making as collar making is such a specialised trade it was considered a different trade if that makes sense . Thank you for sharing

I wonder if anyone in TV would be brave enough to commission a programme like this today with a man like Jack Hargreaves. I bet they wouldn't. I find Country File unbearable to watch but as a child I was spellbound by Old Country - and I lived in the country on a farm!

@SimonBaddeley

2 жыл бұрын

Jack was already on his way to dispensing with the cumbersome bureaucracy and sponsorship constrictions needed for broadcasting. If he were around today he would, when in his 'shed' be podcasting to a global audience. The challenge would be to find a cameraman he could get along with as well as Stan Brehaut (Out of Town) and later Phil Wagstaff (Old Country). But we know such talents abound. Jack and his cameraman would be watched by millions on the web.

Spellbound watching this, days now long gone.

I once read an old book on capitalism history. Horse collars were once used at livestock sales sales so a man and woman could get a not officially sanctioned divorce. On occasion a man would be brought into a court for "selling" his wife. If someone didn't take the judge aside and explain the ways of country people to him, he could be in a world of trouble. Men were occasionally charged with "selling" their wives. It was really simply to let the community know they were not a couple anymore. Wife was simply paraded once around the sale arena. No actual sales took place. Happened often enough to where some dim witted official got a husband arrested and a journalist looking for a story wrote about it so the upper classes (the ones who read, anyway) could gossip about those country bumpkins.

Really interesting

Thank you

Thanks for sharing 👌

Absolutely brilliant. I wonder who perfected this technique?

I wonder if young Mr Huskinsson is still in the business today?

@TheAlgorath

2 жыл бұрын

Doubtful, at best his son and grandson

@shaunhill7796

9 ай бұрын

yes there still in business in walsall