Strange British Customs - Yard of Ale & Swearing on the Horns
Come ye to Highgate Village for the Swearing On the Horns Ceremony and yard of ale competition! For over three centuries this strange British custom has taken place in the pubs of Highgate Village.
This time Joolz takes you to The Wrestlers pub (so called because this is where people would come to settle their differences with fists!)
Even Lord Byron swore on the horns and talks about it in his poem, Child Harold.
Once you have sworn on the horns you can become a freeman of highgate with many weird and wonderful privileges!
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I love these old British eccentrics with Hanging Judge Martin "we look down at people who look down at others misfortune. Heres a fine?"
You keep bringing me smiles Joolz. Thanks.
Fantastic, I really like the way you show us your culture and traditions through all your videos! Thank you. PS: Cheers from Spain!
@cyberash3000
4 жыл бұрын
drinking is the main hub of our cultuire, given to us from our germanic origins and the invasion by the norse. thats why we arethe best in the world at drinking :P
Ahhh Blees Joolz is pissed, love it, great blog, Hic!!!
That was great! One of your best Joolz, thanks!
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
the fine for having the wrong eye expression was great!
It was like being there. Thanks.
Great video. Next time I'm in London I'm adding "swearing on the horns" and a "cockney sing along" nights to my itinerary. You make it all look like such a fun time.
Interesting selection of ale for the yard. Like a drop of Tribute.
OMG! I want to go to this pub. Thanks so much.
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
It's not like that every day but it's a nice pub!
That was great, very good to see the German gentleman, I hope lots of overseas visits attend these, it’s old England and looks great fun
Loved this video, I miss living in London
Amazing place and tradition...
Brilliant thanks 😁👍👏👏👏
HEY GUYS THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING US 🤗💫🏛
Such fun, Julian! Thanks so much.
And Cheers from Germany , you‘re Great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Honestly this is so hilarious but is very interesting.
my son couls put one of those yard of beer away for sure, great video
2.5 pints in that Yard of Ale!?! (1.42 liters.) I had a 1 pint Yard of Ale (0.568 liters) at some point, and that was fun, but doable. Also, the drinker could also have two tries.
gosh, I really like you and your videos
FANTASTIC!!!!!! Way fun time!!!!!!!!
This vid made me laugh so much .....................Just Brilliant Joolz.
Brilliant episode. have watched it countless times. Looking forward to a day in Highgate asap.
A great tradition! Good fun to watch.
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
They should do it more often
@paulsengupta971
5 жыл бұрын
Probably better fun to take part in!
This was such fun to watch! Joolz, you are adorable.
As always, another great video. I would have loved to have been there. Looks like a lot of fun.
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure when they will do it again
@paulsengupta971
5 жыл бұрын
Can't have everyone sleeping with the pigs.
My local pub so I have The Horns!! It’s a grand night out when these initiation rites are held. Good video again !
Thanks Joolz I love this video. This reminds me of my first trip to London.
This reminds me of the tradition of getting Screeched In to become an honorary Newfoundlander in Newfoundland Canada.
More of these please that was epic! Thanks Joolz
How fantastic was is that ritual please?😆 I really enjoyed your commentary 🙌🏻😆
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
Ha ha...I plagiarized a little bit!
Ahaha, this is wonderful! I was hoping for a video on this :D
Avery tipsy Joolz such a fun video
Brilliant video.
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
It was a bit of fun and they all cooperated which is nice.
This was great...I had heard about it but had never seen it, certainly brought a chuckle! 😂 Nice to see everyone enjoying themselves so much and really nice to see the fines went to such a good cause too! Just love that you never know what you might see or hear next on your video! Thank you...Take care!
Awesome ... 👍👍 very good 😉💖
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
A yard of toasts again to JM's enthralling and eccentric engagements!
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
I've wanted to do this for ages
Bravooo. Love it !! One of the best! 👍👍👍👍👍.
Oh, how fun!
Just came across your ch and it's great ..so I have subbed ... have you done a film about Mile end or that area?
Great story loved it! Thanks for sharing the best of London in a unique way :-)
Another superb video joolz. Absolutely spiffing
I wish I knew this was taking place as I would have turned up. Great pub the Wrestlers.
Excellent. Thank you!
Those are insanely tall drafts...made me drunk just watching the video!!
Love you
that was a fun video :)
Ohhhh I would love to experience this in person- how fun!! Second guy has done this a time or 2.
@leejamieson92
4 жыл бұрын
When does it take place
Excellent Julian, more knowledgeable about London and about Swearing on the Horns at the Wrestlers.
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
All useful to know!
Lol 😂 love it...such camaraderie...!!! 🗣👍
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Anton
OMG Julian, what a life to be a londoner! 😁😁😁
Ill be in Highgate in around three weeks. Ill have to swing by for a pint or two oooor three while I'm visiting. Perhaps Ill run into you Jools while I'm in London an surrounding areas.
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
Give us a wave if you see me.
Splendid! 😃
Looks great fun.
Fantastic
Splendid!
Fabulous.
Fantastic as usual. I went to the Mayflower pub in Rotherhithe I seen it in a vid you did i had a fish and glass of wine there greetings from Liverpool
Good to meet you in Soho sq (cabbie) top man Jules !! 👍
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Tommy. Let's make a film if you have time!
@tommylucy4738
5 жыл бұрын
Joolz Guides - London History Walks - Travel Films love to
@tommylucy4738
5 жыл бұрын
Joolz Guides - London History Walks - Travel Films We could do a TAXI History one ?? Green huts ?
I like this one Joolz - Walk videos are your main 'thing' but I like these "on site at quirky events" videos too, of which there are of course many through the London year. One of my big planned walks this year is Highgate and to finally tackle Highgate Cemetery... So I might have to drop in here for a swift half afterwards!
nice. it's good when you share one of these British culture.
I shall, at first opportunity, go forth to one or more of my local drinking emporium, and commence thereby instituting, at said establishment in Texas, the serious but fun loving acts of swearing on the horns and drinking a yard of ale. So be it proclaimed on this ninth day of October in the year of our lord 2022.
@guymorris6596
Жыл бұрын
Amendment to my proclamation: emporium changed to emporiums.
"Keep your bulbus end up". Perhaps, I will begin saying that to wife.
Disappointed you didn't attempt a yard. We know you're a champ Joolz!
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
I did feel like a total cop out but it's ben a heavy week!
The Wrestlers. My local pub for many years back in the day. Martin still the publican I see. Kiplings still next door. I remember the lock ins here before licences were deregulated. Happy days :)
Another technique for the yard, rest the shaft in the crook of your arm by the elbow and ideally rotate it whilst drinking to avoid glugs of air bubbles!
Will participation in this ceremony cause my US citizenship to be revoked? It's not necessary a deal breaker
@hobmoor2042
4 жыл бұрын
Well, you were British once so we won't say anything if you don't!
@clod8
4 жыл бұрын
I think I’m ready to make my sincere apologies, admit being wrong, and please accept me back!
A cashless pub!?! Seriously? So I guess those with cash ask those with cards to buy drinks, then pay them in cash. What a complicated system?
The greyhound was the prettiest girl in the pub.
That looks fun 🥳
Did he just say pippedy pimp to start the video off? 😂
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
Just trying to vary things a bit. Pippety pip.
@mrbig3386
5 жыл бұрын
Joolz Guides - London History Walks - Travel Films hey alls well. Just made me laugh out loud 😂
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
Same with my sister... People keep saying they like it...That's nice to hear as i wasn't sure about this one.
Billy Bodkin was a circuit judge and Tory MP, in case you wondered
They all failed to Yard...as it has to be drunk in one go.
we all know you made this video to get drunk, jools. Great video!
I look forward to your posts and enjoy them greatly sir! You should do a video down Hammersmith river. There is one pub called the Dove where James Thompson is said to have written the words for the 1740 song Rule, Britannia! there. There is a picture of it behind the bar but not sure if it is an original. I want to go to Highgate immediately and get absolutely ratted!
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
Oh...that sounds like a good one. Yes...must head down there
I know this is old but boy was this a blast !!!
He just drunk like 2,500 calories... but who's counting?
London looks like fun! I will place is 2nd behind Montreal
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
Never been there so I'll take your word for it!
I need a yard of ale
Nice Cornish ale being used for the yard of ale !
Why did I leave England? Great video!
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
Well, it's not like this every day....but I do like these old traditions
Is it also an offense to touch another person's hand while touching the horns, even by accident?
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Well, that was a spot of fun.
jools.what a top bloke,i would buy him a beer or two..
Watching Dec 2020! lol Merry Christmas to all!
I meant to add that I got delightfully drunk just watching it. Superb.
Nice place
The yard of ale is still a tradition at 21st birthday parties in Australia. But it has been replaced in recent years by swinging a bag of goon ( bagged wine ) of the clothes line , called the goon of fortune . Personally I prefer the yard glass .
@louisebentley4886
4 жыл бұрын
One must always encircle the clothesline as a group, cigarette lighters ignited, and pray to the Goon Gods prior to partaking of drink or you'll be cursed with a chronic hangover as punishment for blaspheme.
Please make a video about haunted pubs in london
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I've moved many pig in my time and I must say, it cost me more than a quid.
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
I do feel privileged
:). : ). ... Enjoyed a lot?
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Hi Joolz. I am not sleeping in the middle of pigs in a ditch. I would like to see you do it. Clothing optional. Lol C from the little haunted cottage in Ireland 🍀🍀🍀👻👻👻
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
It's only if strictly necessary!
@cannett8966
5 жыл бұрын
Very strange man. C from the little haunted cottage in Ireland 🍀🍀🍀👻👻👻
Was you pissed whilst filming this Joolz?
And they say us Americans are crazy. Looks like fun. Thanks for posting
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
I think everyone is really
@dinerouk
5 жыл бұрын
We have been crazier longer!
@paulsengupta971
5 жыл бұрын
If you want crazy, google "cheese rolling".
Not everything Byron is alleged to have done is considered cool these days! I will say no more.
@Joolzguides
5 жыл бұрын
Ha ha!! That is a very good point!!! I'm not that keen on incest or young boys come to think of it!!! I only noticed after I had uploaded the film!!!
Abit brown and list are we