Wow. That poem . .. never heard of him before .. every school kid should hear that poem and learn .. ❤

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

His is a tragic story. He was killed just one week before the war ended. Can't remember if I mentioned that

@stuart4024

3 ай бұрын

My grandad who was 55 at the time was killed 2 weeks before the end of the first world war , it was a bit of a lottery who came back ,sad but true..We owe them everything !

@El-Tel63-Terry.

3 ай бұрын

The van singing ! Brilliant, there's not much that cheers me up these days... that certainly did ! 🙂👍🏻

Only me again James and Helen. At 78 years of age myself you are both re educating me. I have ordered my Marcus Auralius book from the Library and I have just listened to your "Owen" poem which I found very touching. Thank you.

Helen always looks like she is on a mission 😂😂

Part of the charm of your channel is how Helen describes interesting facts in a dramatic fashion. Even finding a pub is an opportunity to be surprised in a dramatic way !!

Thank you for taking me on another incredible journey. That was a WW1 hero

Thanks for the poem ,you read it beautifully , you can’t imagine what those lads went through .

Great video as always! I complained to my Dad when the 1/2p went up to a 1p. He told me not to complain about it to him and suggested I write a letter to Margaret Thatcher instead, so I did! I got a reply from 10 Downing Street telling me that The Prime Minister thanks me for my letter. The sweets still remained 1p but I tried for all children my age.

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Wow!!!! That is such an amazing story! Fantastic 🤩

Thanks for the poem, I had never heard it before. Thanks to all who fought for us they will never be forgotten. The singsong was hilarious well done both. X

Ah James, I knew you had depth. Good on you for reading Wilfred Owen.

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

I was obsessed with that poem when I was in high school in the early 80s and have never forgotten it, still makes me very emotional, boys forced to be men way before their time, real heroes ❤ love your vlogs 👍🏻

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@elizabethcotton4659

3 ай бұрын

Come back! Stay here which is spooky enough, then we will get you to stay at My Most Haunted Hotel x

You read that poem out beautifully. ❤️

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, I felt a bit silly but it's an important poem

@JustForTheWeekendVanLife

3 ай бұрын

@@bythecurb Don’t think that way. It is important that we remember. I have about a dozen lost in the First World War and will be visiting their grave this year. Some are missing, killed in action and their names are on various memorials. ❤️

Hello from New Zealand Helen and James, been here for 22 yrs ,,, but a Brit and proud of it.

@alanjf_bradenton_fl

26 күн бұрын

Hello from Florida, been here for 20 years but a Brit and proud of it too.

Thank you so much for reading the poem🎉 I am so grateful to here a northern man appreciate that loss of our brothers xx❤

I remember at school we learned "Futility" by Wilfred Owen. It's still in my head 50 years later.😪

I was really gasping while Helen had your pint. I was in tears at Dulce Et Decorum Est.

Very sad story about Wilfred. Who of us these days would unselfishly die for one’s country, probably not many when you consider the unjust conflicts we get involved in these days. Well done for reading the poem, moving indeed 👍

Hi Helen and James..another nice restaurant I would recommend in Chester is La Fattoria..it's on Lower Bridge st..it's the place to celebrate..the staff rattle pan lids etc for special occasions and sing to you..😯🤣x..you walked past it on your way back to your van..😉

My old primary school was directly connected to Craiglockhart hospital where Wilfred and Siegfried Sassoon were sent.

Your boogeying in the car brightened up my day James, as did your perplexed, scathing look at the banana microphone that Helen shoved in front of you while you were driving....🤣🤣🤣

Powerful poem about the folly of war... it's only attractive to the young and inexperienced; never to the poor buggers -- civilian and soldiers -- who have to survive it. Thanks for sharing your visit; you both are always delightful.

just lovely,and i remember the Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon lessons in English class back in the day,war was horrendous,but was brought to life by these wonderful poets,RIP all that fought for our freedoms

I went to Oswestry once to buy a bike, that was it, never went around it . I agree, that spoons is a bit 60s type building. Excellent poem as well. As Helen said, boys went to war at that time, my granddad signed up at 14 and went, luckly he made it back then went back in 1939 and survived the Lancastria sinking.

I've remembered that phrase all my life and never knew where it actually came from. Thank you for that, it's made me realise why it was written. Xx

Such a Powerful poem you two.. made the hairs on my arms stand up.🙂🫡

as you read that poem, I'm covered in goose bumps.... really moving

Just want to say thank you for reading that poem, I’d never heard it, and well it’s a beautiful piece of writing, and as they say, it proper hit me in the smalls…

Wow the poem was amazing and so well read, felt the emotion thank you for that ❤ Brings to light how they suffered for us

Great video, beautiful poem , 2 brilliant people ❤❤

Well done son reading poem could hear your emotions 👏 👍🏽

Beautiful .. a lovely respect to a brave soldier , my father was an active conscripted soldier in Angola from 1962 -65 fighting for the Portuguese army to liberate Portuguese settlers who where being killed there. He was a 22 year old man at the time , the pain & loss on both sides .. I can only imagine, my dad doesn’t talk about it i ask him and he does engage with me but I’m respectful to him what I ask him .. love you dad .. & thanks James for the ultimate respect you gave.

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you

To hear that poem breaks my heart. So many gave their life for this country but we are giving it away day by day. Great videos. Thanks.

@deedahinkent

3 ай бұрын

💯% true

Fab vlog ! Helens outfit looks great ,she always walks with her head down 😊that poem is so deep and haunting very well written 💛

The restaurant looked lovely Can't wait to see more guys 😊

It's good to see you've got a good appetite. It looked bloody lovely.

lol at James…. I knew exactly what you meant when you said (under your breath!) “ooh goodness me!” at 06:04 … it really did make me chuckle! My actual words were… “Struth!’… She was TALL!!!” Once again Helen, you looked amazing in you recently purchased Hat… it really does suit you. Keep these amazing Vlogs coming guys - and if I don’t write to you before you go to the coast with your daughter - I just want to wish you a truly fantastic time together… I’ll see thee!

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

Fabulous video as always. Loved the singing n the van! Very moving poem by Wilfred Owen. He was educated in Birkenhead & lived in Tranmere where I live. ❤

The poem brought me to tears. So many youth today have no respect for anyone or a glimmer of understanding regards the plight of past and present soldiers. Perhaps your video will change some young viewers' perspective on this situation. Thank you for showing emotion - I think it's important. Jacket looks smart.

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you

Your recital of the poem was very moving and you read it with true passion and meaning well done James

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

I love the way you read that beautiful poem. You two belong together in so many ways . Beautiful area, very interesting. Thank you 😊

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

Wilfred Owen studied him in school for o level English literature still have the book ( a choice of poets ) to this day that was many moons ago ...the old lie ...it is sweet and glorious to die for one's country. The grease war poet ever . Grace from Belfast.

James as always Brilliant keep up the good content. 👍👍👍

You guys really cheer me up such a lovely couple van karaoke was hilarious 😂

Oswestry is Croesoswallt in Welsh. When wandering around historical towns its worth having a look at streetnames as they raise awareness of some history.

Your reading of the poem that I looked up just before, made me tear up.. The ling a long disco was the best bit. Then you finished up in hubby's home town! Great video! Cheers both 😃💜

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

Love watching your trips you are such a nice couple can’t wait for the next one, if you visit Chester again a walk round the walls is well worth it

I really love youre vlogs, you make me chuckle how you talk to each, i watched the past vlogs and still end up laughing while Helen power walking infront of you james, thank you both for the vlogs ❤❤

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

No disrespect to Susan Calman but if it was replaced with your trips and banter they might get somewhere . Very emotional tribute to a great poet it was truly at the right time with all the injustice happening around us .I wish you well on the future and your trip to Bridlington see thee !

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Another great vlog form use two am totally hooked been watching every night for three weeks now to get through your other chapters love your crazy adventures keep them coming James and let’s not forget Helen 💙

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊❤️

Love how posh that bloke is ,Helen is lovely.great video

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you

Aye up...Helens twin again,in the market red outfit...she's setting trends.🤣 Cannot beat 80s music...love it 👌

Always enjoy watching you both on your journeys, thanks for all the information on Oswestry and paying respects to Wilfred Owen.. Love watching the two of you walking about and eating out and having a beer...

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Really enjoyed it ❤ loved the van karaoke 😂 love you two xxxxxxx

Another brilliant Vid there, was good seeing you two patting about singing. Keeping it real as always. Have a good week both off you.

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

Another great video with you both. And enjoyed your renditions of the 80 s hits. Keep up the good work. 👍 best wishes from northern Thailand 🇹🇭

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Great poem, I could understand after the read why you admire Wilfred Owen. And then, music, great duet you two, looked like so much fun. Great find with the jacket, you look quite dapper and Helen was looking quite chic in her's. What a lovely end to your week together. Good company, lovely sights and delicious foods. I will look forward to your next, most likely solo adventure. Take care now.

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, got another joint one coming on Sunday which is quite different as we stayed in a hotel, now I'm back on the road alone again.

EY-UP James and Helen,thanks for letting us come along again, I’ve been to Chester to see the horse racing,glad to see more of the town in your vid. I don’t think the youth would be so “hobby” if this country brought back National Service. Safe travels,see ya next time time. 🤝👍

@mickfen8831

3 ай бұрын

GOBBY 🫣

Another great vlog, loving all these towns and the history, very moving poem, both my grandmothers lost a brother in the battle of the Somme, one 19 and the other 23. That Wetherspoons was a shocker, they are normally nice old buildings repurposed. Loved the singalong, doesn't get better than ghe 80,s 😊

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

So many young lives were lost. Such a terrible waste.

Thanks for reading that beautiful poem x

Loved the jacket very dapper 😍 bargain buy and you reciting the poem was very very moving, kids these days are too entitled and don’t know what hardship was in those days 😞 Helens taste in music sounds like my Spotify playlist 😂

Kids as a rule have no idea what these men went through !, they are here because of them !! Great vid guys !!, and respect ❤

@cultfiction3865

3 ай бұрын

To fight and risk your life for your own country you have to love your country first. Perhaps some of these kids don’t love their country which also means they won’t respect him for fighting for it

@andysneddon3615

3 ай бұрын

@@cultfiction3865 The kids then didn't have much choice my friend !, but I know they did it for their mates and family in their own town !, village !, culture war ??, they're fighting now for the same thing !! Country or not !!

@cultfiction3865

3 ай бұрын

@@andysneddon3615 But your friends, family and town and paying tax to the country so if you are fighting for them then surely you are fighting for your country. A better idea would be to take your family and friends and flee to somewhere safe instead

Heyup James n Helen . Wilfred Owen one of the old Tommies along with Tommy Atkins of course . Good day out with you today . Keep em coming. 5stars . Cya . .

And the officer class and the Royals’ one and all received and still receive chests fulls of shiny medals whilst the brave poor soldiering class received dull head stones. I served in the Royal Horse Artillery back in the 70s by the way. Great vlog as always xx

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Lee

That restaurant looked fab,thanks guys for your time and effort very interesting ❤❤❤❤

Cheers, go Helen

Thank you for the vidio Helen and James just loved it xx

6:04 = Oh hello!

Lovely video as usual a joy to watch. I Wish more people were like you two. 😀

Good light hearted video you two are brilliant take care ❤

Absolutely beautiful poem ❤

Never heard of that poem before, nore the guy who wrote it. Brings it all home how lucky we all are. Amazin vid mate.

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you

thanks for that video James and Helen grate

I can't help but think how much James looks like Paul Carrick 🙂

Chester is fantastic.

Great vlog. Thanku. Powerful poem, beautifully read. Xx Lovely to see u both enjoying life 🫶🏻xx Take care xx

Beautiful poem and beautiful read Thankyou for that. Loved the singing at the ended ❤😂

Just watched this tonight and the Wilfred Owen poem you read was so moving Such refreshing videos you are producing and seeing how much you care and bounce off each other is just lovely .❤

Reading All Quiet on the Western Front, let's hope those silly young men in Oswestry never have to learn the hard way

That jacket really suits you James, maybe adopting the attire of Alfred Wainwright would add a certain sartorial elegance to your hill walking 😄 There is something very British and stoic about Tweeds in all weathers. Really enjoyed this trip thank you, all the best to you both, David x

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you David, I think I can pull that off now I'm getting older 😊

I paused the video when you talked about the poem to go and search the internet to read it. Such a moving poem, and then James, you read it out and oh my goodness, it's like it came to life. So sad, and even more sad was how those who walked past you at his statue were so disrespectful. They would not be if they ever had to experience what those young men had to during wartime. Brilliant few series of vlogs. Keep up the great work. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Thank you 4 that lovely poem. Never heard of it. ❤

@lindyloolinda3079

3 ай бұрын

Will you n Helen go to bridgenorth. Lovely old town Plus loads of pubs on upper town. N the use the tram down to lower town. Nice little park n Castle ruins. Plus the old fashion train station n pub is amazing. X

Beautifully read James powerful stuff my friend

Next time you're in Chester... Free and quiet parking in River Lane next to the cemetery. Amazing food at Chez Jules (lunchtime offer). If you like old pubs try The Boot Inn (up on the rows) You won't be disappointed.

P.S 80's music will always be the best ,I do the very same thing when I'm driving ,can't beat a singalong

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

We love it

Brilliant 😂 loved it all guys.

You guys have magic together, it's very refreshing to see!

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

Thankyou for taking us along it’s been brilliant 😊

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you

Helen is Awesome! 😂

Cracking series you two 👍🐕🚐👊

Hiya James and Helen love watching you both its like a ray of sunshine always always put a 😊on my face ..... Loving your red coat and hat Helen and James looking smart in jacket ...... Loved all the info on Wilfred Owen and Oswestry thinking i will definitely have to pay it a visit for sure ❤..... OMG your meal looked delicious 😋💯 for sure ..... Take Care both of you .....😊😊

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Alison

pmsl laughing brought a smile to my face that vid !!

We studied that poem at school. It’s definitely a thing in Shropshire schools ☺️😀

A new subscriber from Ireland ☘️☘️ born in Yorkshire brought up in Ireland, absolutely love your sense of humour and your accents . Enjoying getting to know the towns & villages you’re visiting. Hope you both come to Ireland some day .

@bythecurb

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, we'd love to come to Ireland. Helen has family over there.

Lovely poem 😊

Absolutely cracking road trip. We couldn’t believe that lounge pub you went in to in Ludlow. We never knew it was there and we are local to Ludlow. Oh and superb sing song on the van 👍

Fabulous love you guys ❤️

Brilliant vlog. Poem brings a tear to the eye very emotional poem. Didnt know Wilfred Owen before 👍

Just watched this - v moving hearing Wilfred Owen poem read out next to his statue

Great presenting double act love your vids🙂

Love the poetry make it a thing

A superb vlog & well done James reading that poignant poem after being rudely interrupted