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@kimberleethompson8483

2 жыл бұрын

I just noticed the tornado in the background at the beginning

I can already see Bernadette and karolina rolling their eyes at that corset misinformation

@labhrais6957

2 жыл бұрын

😅

@UniquelyPenny

2 жыл бұрын

Same! Ugh

@kasugaifox8571

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. Let the tongue lashing beging.

@everettshepard

2 жыл бұрын

But look at this comment thread. The impact those channels have on people's awareness of this bullshit is absolutely awe-inspiring.

@hieithefox

2 жыл бұрын

Same

Corsets were not torture devices to the average person though. Nobody would have worn them or got anything done if everyone was tight lacing. The whale bone used was soft and flexible like plastic zip ties; and eventually it would conform to the body the more it was broken in. Be wary of drawings and photos because they could be misleading. Subjects' waists in photos were able to be edited to look smaller than they actually were. I'm not an expert on topics, but I know this much

@ameliajames1463

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, exactly! Bernadette Banner? Lol

@TheUchihaRin

2 жыл бұрын

@@ameliajames1463 yup hehe and from other people from the historical fashion crew ✌

@misspeach3755

2 жыл бұрын

@@ameliajames1463 Abby Cox is even more of an expert on this particular topic.

@OstblockLatina

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not an expert myself but I listened to and read plenty of people who specialize in making of period clothing and corsets WERE COMFORTABLE AND SAFE, as long as they were well made and fitted to an individual size, laced correctly, not worn during pregnancy and worn over undergarments. Which was how all actual people living in the past wore them (perhaps with the exclusion of Marie Antoinette that one time while she was pregnant with one of her kids), and NOT HOW ACTORS STARRING IN POORLY RESEARCHED PERIOD DRAMAS WEAR THEM.

@adelaaire8861

2 жыл бұрын

See Abby Cox 's video reaction to victorian practices by Weird History 😒

"My corsets killing me. Have you got any cocaine left?" Hilarious!

I felt sorry for the boys being split up because my brother and I have always been together. My dad got in trouble for not taking care of us and we had to meet with a social worker and we discussed it between us and decided to lie so that we could stay together and so that we wouldn't be abused. They dropped the case much to our relief. I can feel very deeply for all these kids. Sounds like the boys each came into their own though.

I’m so glad that people are calling out the corset misinformation however honestly I worry what else they get wrong that we aren’t becoming more aware of

@-MaryPoppins-

2 жыл бұрын

@@CashelOConnolly because we came out with bras. The ones TODAY are the killers. The ones before were shaped and molded to each and every single woman. No two were the same. Each gently supported the breasts without harming the spine, shoulders, or ribs. If they were such killers, how did the human population keep going? Can’t claim it moves your organs and near murders you, and in the same breath dismiss the fact that women had to get pregnant, stay pregnant, give birth, and over again several times WHILE WEARING the corsets.

@-MaryPoppins-

2 жыл бұрын

@@CashelOConnolly if you don’t have boobs, then of course you wouldn’t see the purpose of proper support 🥴 and the corsets helped alleviate the pain from carrying a human that leads to both spine pain, and extreme pelvic pain. Of course you see no issue with neither of those things, but you should know, we wear corsets now in pregnancy too to support and help with pain

@katyb2793

2 жыл бұрын

I often wonder what other misinformation there is too. And how to combat it... I really don't know, except study to become an actual historian...In every subject...For the rest of our lives... 👀

@neoAREAXIS

2 жыл бұрын

Painting lead pipes w lead paint! Smashingg idea

@neoAREAXIS

2 жыл бұрын

Just go w the flow @katieB No one's rushing anywhere . There's no fomo. Preserve ya energy and study a little

Nice to see history focus on different classes and include personal accounts of people of colour who were more prevalent than most of us realize in victorian times, and industrial revolution. Thank you.

@singenstattatmen5096

2 жыл бұрын

I can really recommend Tony's series about "The worst jobs in the world". There he really gets down and dirty to show us what the lowest class had to deal with on a day to day basis to make ends meet.

Actually a lot of Victorian and Edwardian corsets in museums weren't that small. My Maltese great great grandfather worked on ships and he was supposed to be on the titanic and later on the Lusitania but he was so hung over that he slept through and missed his jobs.

@visassess8607

Жыл бұрын

Wow, both ships sank in violent ways. That's extremely lucky for him

@franny5295

Жыл бұрын

@@visassess8607 That man wasn't late. The good Lord snoozed his clock...

I was fascinated by the dentistry section, as im a dentist. Old times dentistry always has had me curious. I was heartbroken by the way the brothers were treated because of their skin color. Edward had to have been an incredible student and a brilliant mind to be top of his class. Racism is 🗑 🚮.

@fabledfantasty7343

Жыл бұрын

louib716.... I watched the whole vid & didn't see where either brother was treated any different from any other race. So sad that people like you, have to make false claims about racism.

@piecesoftheheart9231

Жыл бұрын

@@fabledfantasty7343 They claim racism so much, and never actually see any, so they make some up. 🤷🏻‍♀️ It makes no sense, cuz I thought they wanted to eradicate racism…. And it’s gone, so 🤦🏻‍♀️

@x0xTHLover4Lifex0x

Ай бұрын

​@piecesoftheheart9231 don't be ignorant. Racism will never be eradicated the western world was built on it its ingrained into the history and culture

Why does no one mention that a chemise would likely have been worn under the corset. The first item a lady (or any women for that matter) would have put on would not be a corset. Not only would that have been terrifically uncomfortable, it would unnecessarily have soiled the corset.

Along with @Spicycat s comment I would also like to point out that tight lacing was a very rare thing to do, only a few "slaves of Fashion" would do it. I am a studied costume designer, I made some corsets for myself, after my measurements, and only After hours and hours they start to become uncomfortable. Also, I made corsets for Opera singers, and they surely would not be able to sing if their corsets would be restricting, let alone shifting organs. Also, the women seen with those infamous wasp waists needed to start tight lacing at a very young age, before they were fully grown, otherwise your bone structure would not allow such dramatic changes. So yes, it was a fashion ideal back then, but like today, only a minority would really try to live up to it. Saying corsets "often caused organs to shift" etc simply isnt true.

@katyb2793

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. There also happens to be a reason why women throw off the bras and heels as soon as they get home too 😉 They're just SO comfy...

@foreverdead1248

2 жыл бұрын

@@katyb2793 Bras and corsets are made in entirely different ways. There's in fact much less support in a bra than there is in a corset, and the band on a bra is much smaller, which means it puts more pressure on the area it's wrapped around.

@katyb2793

2 жыл бұрын

@@foreverdead1248 I know haha. My point was those who say we're better off today without corsets forget that bras and heels aren't comfortable. (Heels aren't even healthy). I would never say a corset is more comfortable than no corset though, nor is a bra more comfortable than no bra, unless someone is well endowed.

@venus_envy

2 жыл бұрын

@@katyb2793 Neither bras, nor heels, NOR corsets are healthy. It's cute that you like historical fashion, but women protested and stopped wearing corsets for a reason. And now during the pandemic, women are ceasing to wear bras and resolving not to put them back on when they return to "in-person" work, and Say good for them. All that stuff just weakens the cooper's ligaments. Our breasts are better off without, and certainly we don't need corsets restricting movement and breathing (yes, even without tight-lacing, they do limit how much air you can take in, just a fact that certain people will lie about to make corsets seem like just some harmless good fun).

The story of Edward and Walter, had me cheering and praising the their lives, but when Walter was killed in the first World War, i shed a tear ffor him and his brother, I love watching anything Thats presented by Tony Robinson, he's legendary for keeping anyone engaged enough to learn some History. OXO

@lucialuciferion6720

2 жыл бұрын

I fondly remember him also as Baldrick :)

I absolutely adore Tony Robinson and his ability to educate of the "regular & poor classes" with accuracy and humor without any disrespect. He's fabulous also that he willingly participates in any jobs regardless. Thanks Tony 😊.

@dogslobbergardens6606

2 жыл бұрын

Well, let's be brutally honest... Tony participates in awful jobs for perhaps an hour, and I imagine he's paid quite well for it. And he complains about it the whole time. ;) It's good fun and all, but it's sure not the same as having little to no other choice and doing it until you're either too old and/or battered to work at all or you just frickin' DIE lol (and yes, I know, I'm quite sure he's aware of that.)

The hosts voice impressions are hilarious. A+

@trenae77

2 жыл бұрын

Tony has always had the capacity of waxing serious and hilarious at the tip of a hat. He knows when to play to the crowd, and when we want honesty. Yes, it's irritating to see the corset drama still continues; I rightly believe there were some who may have pushed the limits, but for the greater part of society, it's always the padding that lends the true shape and fit.

Love the stories of individuals. Makes history so personal. And Tony Robinson's humor makes it so great

"That would not be the last time his ship got totaled" Me: eh?... oh....OH... UH OH

@kflo8634

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty incredible that he survived four ships sinking. That's one fearless bloke.

@dogslobbergardens6606

2 жыл бұрын

​@@kflo8634 Pretty incredible that he managed to get another job One shipwreck could happen to anyone I suppose, but at a certain point folks would surely think... maybe this dude's a jinx! LOL

No one: This video: "CoRsEts aRe eViL!" Karolina and Bernadette Fans: "Well this isn't historically accurate at all."

@adelaaire8861

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@marthahawkinson-michau9611

2 жыл бұрын

The lady was even holding the corset the wrong way up

@honeybunch5765

2 жыл бұрын

Im not even with it, will have to look it up but yes, the comments are full of it.😃

@Jvoyles328

2 жыл бұрын

This is the exact reason I came to the comments. Tight lacing rarely ever happened and was not the normal!

@commonomics

2 жыл бұрын

What’s annoying about Bernadette and Karolina’s fans is that they think all corsets are perfect and amazing. There’s a reason women ceased wearing them, they did restrict movement. Many upper class ladies tight laced in order to be fashionable. That’s why the rational dress society was created in 1881 and really picked up steam in the Edwardian era.

The story of the brothers brought joy and tears

Watching these types of videos really makes me feel better about going to work at my own job. Like yeah working in this call center sucks but at least I'm not a 10 year old in a coal factory.

@tiffiebaebee

2 жыл бұрын

Big facts.

@dogslobbergardens6606

2 жыл бұрын

@@tiffiebaebee It makes me grateful for union organizers. Some of whom took up arms to fight back against the bosses and their hired thugs, and many of whom were killed whether they picked up weapons or not. Without those union folks back in the day, we'd still have no benefits/no overtime etc, and possibly even still children in coal mines.

Everyone is talking about the corset misinformation and not enough about Edward and Walter's beautiful and tragic story 😔

@venus_envy

2 жыл бұрын

The corset thing wasn't even misinformation, those people are just ignorant and don't understand why women stopped wearing the damned things, they were left behind for a reason, yes, even without "tight-lacing", they make it hard to breathe and restrict movement, and yes, that 's-figure' was a dangerous beauty standard to hold women to, as many other beauty standards have been and continue to be. And as for the brothers, I was so sad that they were separated and kept waiting for a happy ending, but sadly there wasn't exactly on, bravo to Walter and Eddie for achieving all they they did in spite of the ignorance blocking their way. I just think it's so sad to separate siblings, I even think it's sad to do it to puppies and kittens when they get adopted out (though I understand entire litters are a bit much for people to take on), but ehen it's humans it's so much sadder! I hope that doesn't happen anymore.

@spectralballadeer1255

2 жыл бұрын

@@venus_envy Women stopped wearing corsets because the style of underwear evolved and changed over time. The corset part in here is complete misinformation and just plain wrong. Women could move perfectly fine in corsets and breathe without issue. They were a support garment and supported both the bust and back which has been proven even in modern times to help those with back problems. Tight lacing was not common place. Women worked in corsets and participated in athletics without problems or restricted movement. The Prior Attire channel even has a video showing this

Just think: the corset persisted for not mere decades, but literally centuries. It’s almost like it was a supportive undergarment and the waist definition was mainly the job of padding and judicious use of altering photographic negatives.

Great documentary. My nan was an Edwardian, born in May 1901. This was her world. She was of the poor working class. I still go and walk the streets where she grew up and think to myself "100 years ago my nan was xx age and doing...."

I joined the US Navy in the 90s and I was an engineer and I ran jet fuel-fired boilers at the bottom of the ship called "The Pit". It was extremely hot and the heat went up as the water temp went up. I'm not sure why they couldn't figure out how to feed a coal furnace without manpower or a bit less of it. I know how hot it is down in the pit and I can't imagine what those men went through.

I've said it once and I'll say it again. It must be overwhelmingly fascinating to live in a land where you still can access buildings and places and things that existed hundreds or even thousands of years ago. Here in the US stuff only goes back a few hundred years. Even what someone stupidly called "prehistoric" fish weirs in our rivers were created by native americans around 500 years ago. But just the quantity and magnitude of the old stuff in Europe blows me away.

@ChristelVinot

2 жыл бұрын

@@classyhistoricalsewing My town was established in 1908 lol. I'd love to visit Europe. That's where all my ancestry derives. Have a good one.

@alianamanzana2452

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe go live there then!

@ChristelVinot

2 жыл бұрын

@@alianamanzana2452 I'd rather just visit. My life in is Georgia lol.

@fabledfantasty7343

2 жыл бұрын

Christel..... Your ignorance & your lack of education is showing! No "stuff" does NOT only go back a few hundred years. Do some research before you you make statements that make you sound like an absolute imbecile 😂.

@ChristelVinot

2 жыл бұрын

@@fabledfantasty7343 hmm... you apparently don't know what I mean. The "stuff" I'm referring to is European settlement. American cities do not have buildings built thousands or even several hundreds of years ago. In fact, many of the buildings around us here in the US are from less than a mere 100 years ago. Compare that with being in Europe, where you can potentially be surrounded by actual ancient buildings. Sure you can visit ancient Native structures in the US. But no one is watching tv in their house built in the 1500s in America. Don't be a stupid ass please.

Those 2 brothers were amazing, great role models for all people of color and a valuable lesson that no one should judge someone's ability based on their skin color.

@venus_envy

2 жыл бұрын

Not skin colour, nor sex! Agreed, they were great role models.

@deanwal1962

2 жыл бұрын

It goes to show that society back then was not so blinkered and anyone regardless of their upbringing in the metropolis could be successful. Both he and his brother seem to have done quite well. Despite the ignorance of the Bristol fans as the newspaper reported that Carl’s “tactics were absolutely beyond reproach, but he became the butt of the ignorant partisan”. Let’s not forget that Carl became a carpenter and his brother became a dentist. I am not saying they did not experience prejudice, but I am saying that perhaps they were also allowed opportunities that the vast majority of orphans never experienced. Edward even overcame prejudice and joined the middle classes. I would say both brothers overcome their humble origins and I say that without reference to their colour.

@boringNW

2 жыл бұрын

Had to turn it off when it become the diversity documentary, especially because you can see how far the entire society has fallen as a result of seeds like them being sown in the country.

@letsplayanything4039

2 жыл бұрын

@@deanwal1962 "could be successful" sure - but it was a lot harder for these individuals for no reason... the "allowed opportunities" you mention were the result of a few kind souls who showed respect and love for fellow humans regardless of color, and they weren't "allowed" to succeed by society, the brother conjured opportunities with hard work and relentless strength very few have!

@letsplayanything4039

2 жыл бұрын

@@boringNW Humans as species have never lived in more comfort, safety, luxury and opportunities than right of this moment ! your quite delusional ! stop reading daily news and touch real grass!

The historical knowledge is fascinating, but it's the cheeky humor that keeps me coming back. 🤣

@Xosidhe

2 жыл бұрын

They’re incorrect on several facts, so take it with a grain of salt

On a ship : We have a new sailer. - What's his name ? Arthur. Oh - NOoooo ! 😅

Ahh perfect I needed a reason to stay in bed a little longer 😉

@visheshsux

2 жыл бұрын

and I needed a reason to not sleep xD

Tony is one of my favorite , I'll always watch what he's presenting

omg I love Tony! Remember him from Blackadder series as "Baldrick!"

I love this channel! They do a great job of making history interesting, and they can also be quite funny. I also like this narrator.

The corset description is WRONG. Most women did not tight lace, they padded out other body parts to achieve the shape.

All such sad stories. You are one of my top favorite presenters sitting right alongside Richard Attenborough and Stephen Fry.

How did 2 historians get corsetry wrong? They did not tightlace all the time. The garment was also cut and sewn in a way to get its shape. The boning gave it support, not its shape. The bones also were pliable enough with heat to eventually shape to the body. Otherwise, the maid couldn't have been able to do her job.

This is one of my fave channels. Highly recommended! It helps you learn in an engaging way. Plus, the hosts are always super great. I truly appreciate this type of programming. ❤

You don't have to be British or from other country to enjoy and learn from these type of documentaries it's fantastic to learn new things and get smarter everyday.

Very sad how people were divided, and sadly lost 💔

Watching from the Philippines 🙂 thank you for this. Perfecy way to end a busy day.

12:00 guy builds a luxury dining hall in a shed. But why? Why would you do that?

@morganfisherart

2 жыл бұрын

It might have been nice if he'd asked John about that. Instead , he doesn't allow him a single word, and walks away with a "Cheers, John!" which I frankly found rather patronising.

@lenholloway4390

2 жыл бұрын

Because he can

@Author.Noelle.Alexandria

2 жыл бұрын

@@morganfisherart That wasn’t the point of the episode.

@bilindalaw-morley161

2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible the house and grounds are a National Trust pay to view place, and they’re trying to capitalise on the Titanic connection?

Love this historical series! Interesting story of Edward and Walter Tull!

Watching every video of Absolute History calms me. Thank you!

I couldn't help but laugh. This guy is such an awesome storyteller!!

25:00 This kind of stuff is happening today in labor reform. "Raise the minimum wage? Well I won't pay it!" ~The Owner Class I wonder if we'll have a resurgence of mechanical things as energy conservation becomes more commonplace.

These are really exceptionally done. I do a lot of history research and Absolute History has become a favorite.

That was an amazing documentary. Thank you for making and sharing it!

I wear corsets all the time and I’ve always found corsets to be comfortable. Like a hug.

@alianamanzana2452

2 жыл бұрын

I also wear them BUT it’s hard as hell to drive in mine and take a shit or piss 🤣

I was pleasantly surprised to see black Victorians. The first time I’ve ever seen a black person on a historical program. Thank you Tony.

Great series! I love getting the stories of those other than “royalty” and those. Amazing, thank you

The lady with the dental apparatus looks just like my grandmother having her teeth straightened back in the 1910's. She was younger than the lady pictured, but the mouth apparatus was the same. She said it was torture.

Excellent production. Other British productions drag but this one was packed with facts and photos!

I absolutely adore this series ! I listen everyday to something new . Actually , these series has allowed me to understand more my parents , Grandparents and our lives years ago more clearly ( my people are German however , the times were the same as were the thought processes throughout Europe I'd wager to say .) Kind thanks for sharing !

you always tell a wonderful story, Tony. thank you

Annie Murray wrote a book called The black country orphan its about women chain makers it's absolutely brilliant Well worth a read

I ADORE Sir T. Robinson. I. Watch anything he is in. His voice, his humor, his genuine love of history. Perfect. 🇳🇿❤👌

love these documentary’s such a beautiful era all the little touches a great video yes love tea time

Arthur is a walking curse item. Gesh! So many cruise-liners went down.

Somehow, I just *knew* you were going to say that Priest wound up on Titanic...

WONDERFUL, although the poor brothers story had me weeping at it's sorrow, but what an thoughtful way to make history personal.

Every one of the episodes with Tony are the best. Great channel all round!

This has to be maybe my top one video from timeline. So interesting! Love anything about history and titanic especially.

Really cool recreation shed; a painstaking rendition of the Titanic dining room!!

The economic disparity is super gross; "cheerfulness" re: a life of back breaking work notwithstanding.

@maddie7341

2 жыл бұрын

That’s what i was thinking. Completely exploited

@dogslobbergardens6606

2 жыл бұрын

@@maddie7341 we're getting back to a point of very similar economic disparity, and that really sucks.

loved this documentary absolutely brilliant 👏

There should be a documentary about Edward and Walter,hell a film 🎥

I love the animation, and voice overs on the photos. 💯😭🤣

I’m constantly watching everything that has to do with kings and queen and each time period in the United Kingdom. It’s so relaxing and entertaining. I love learning new things.

Watching this while sewing a kilt by hand, and feeling like I can just almost relate to the working folk in this time

Working 4 hours and then 8 hour breaks sounds really nice actually

Love me some Baldrick on a Tuesday evening !

I love Tony Robinson´s videos give us a very good information and he´s so funny!

I love these personal stories. I like this sort of stuff more than the big picture.

Absolute History British w/Tony Robinson *Edwardian Era Titanic* Listening from Mass USA TYVM 💙 Tony

@frankieamsden7918

2 жыл бұрын

Fellow Massachusettsian here!

I had a cunning plan. I'm binging Tony Robinson docs for bed time noise

i was wondering why this guy's voice sounded so familiar but it's because he narrated an audiobook that I've listened to a lot, I've forgotten the name, but it's basically fairytales told from different perspective, etc. a fair few wolf related stories in it

That was a real good one! I loved those stories! The brothers was so heartbreaking. Is there a movie about them? It would make a good movie.

Wow! I learn more from this series and others Tony does than I ever did in school

Can't unsee 'Barry' from friends in the picture at 39.18 now that I thought about it 🙈

This documentary is hilarious I love Tony Robinson!!

I was completley submerged in the story of Walter and his brother. Sad; that the two brothers couldn't continue their relationship after Walters passing in the WW1....

Oh COME ON with ALL of the information on corsets nowadays can you PLEASE stop saying they all tightlaced and deformed themselves??? It’s factually not at all correct. For gods sake.

@mkayyy.6032

2 жыл бұрын

Many medical braces of today have striking similarities in structure. They can be helpful roo

@melissaskinner2199

2 жыл бұрын

I came here to say the same thing! It's so frustrating that this misinformation keeps being perpetuated!!!

@resnonverba137

2 жыл бұрын

God's....

@cindydufala7646

2 жыл бұрын

Wonder how many obese wore corsets. Or how many humans were obese then vs now.

@dragonqueenarts

2 жыл бұрын

@@cindydufala7646 Large people wore them just the same. Corsets were made to measure to your body, much better than today where everything we own is off the rack and never quite fits, even the tailored items. It wasn't about being tiny or small framed, it was about the fashionable silhouette, and everyone then was the same size as now, more likely the very lower class was underfed and malnourished, but anyways. The reason that there are so many historical garments that we find that are so tiny is that not many people could wear them, so they never developed the same wear that would have destroyed them, they would have been kept in a back room or closet or attic for years and years, you wouldn't throw them away, you'd just wait until they were needed and for the very small and specific sizes, you really had no use for them.

great video!

Excellent!!

I love Tony Robinson!!!

Didn’t care for the sound effects and music but I love Tony Robinson so it balances out well ☺️👌

Tiny correction : he did not suffer because he was black. He suffered because he lived in a racist society. It is not the victim's fault they are marginalized: it is society's fault if it is marginalizing.

@Deezhan

2 жыл бұрын

Saying that he suffered because he was black is not the same as saying that the suffering brought upon him was his fault. So you are correcting nothing; you are just fishing for likes by trying to be woke.

@Author.Noelle.Alexandria

2 жыл бұрын

Arguing semantics distracts from the issue at hand. No one is saying racism is his fault, and you know. When someone says they’re miserable because they’re sick, do you tell them, “No, you’re miserable because you’re living with cancer”? We all know what’s meant, but congrats on changing the topic to semantics.

Yeah, no- it's a *pass* for me, the person who has to go to the anesthesia dentist _just_ for a teeth cleaning. 😂 I don't know why, but teeth are my trigger. And when I say trigger, I mean... like it's my "Nuke" button. 🤣

Walter was a legend. Edward so loving too. Brothers to the end. ❣️

Excellent !

wonderful 👍😁 history and lovely British humour, love it ☕🍰

What happened to the other three kids? You only walked about Walter and Edward.

Up until about the mid-1950s, many of the school dental nurses used treadle drills and it was the effect of these on children who were not often offered xylocaine that led to the accolade of The Murder House for the clinic. My late father was a dental graduate, Otago 1954; in the late '70s he agreed to travel a lengthy pig of a road to a remote area school - one with pupils of all ages - to do the kids' dental work. There were no facilities and he had to take everything with him in the car, including a treadle drill. To shorten the story, he found he could work more efficiently by engaging the (willing!) assistance of a couple of burly lads from the rugby team who, once shown how to operate the treadle, could maintain uniform maximum speed, freeing dad to concentrate on the dentistry, which, with nervous children in the chair has its own unique problems without being thrown off balance by the treadle foot pumping away - true multi-tasking.

I love this!

Wish TLC( The Learning Channel) played stuff like this still!

TONY IS A LEGEND !

HE IS BACK LES GOOOOOOO

Tony is a master of his craft

Those stokers were like the coal miners of the day,strong arms and a grip like a bloody vice...

Excellent

Tony Robinson and the film crew are great story tellers. I'm not into the photo editing Monty python style so much. Keep up the great work y'all.

12:06 He got us in the first half