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@lyndarichardson4744

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Ethan and Angela, I agree, this is one of the best series of travel videos I ever seen on you tube. Well done 👍 The present Duke of Marlborough ( Jamie) was very wayward in his youth ( he kept the gossip columns busy for years ! ) Therefore Blenheim Palace and its grounds were put in trust, run by a board of trustees, so he couldn't sell off the antiques and squander money ! Some stately homes went bankrupt by the heir who inherited doing just that & everything was lost..🙁

@mattstevensms60

Жыл бұрын

800 miles i live in Dorset but i don't know everywhere you went lol I'm assuming its 300 miles from here too London

The town is Woodstock.We say Costa not Coast-a, and Blay-don

Just a minor point, we pronounce "Costa" like the "cost" of a ticket :)

@gwaptiva

Жыл бұрын

Easy to remember: costa lotta

@LemmingMcLemming

Жыл бұрын

I came here to say it’s cost ‘A’ 😂😂 not coaster 😮

I think the way you have presented the trip overall has to be one of the best I've seen on KZread. Breaking it down like you have has kept the interest going as opposed to watching others whereby they just go home and try to condense their whole trip into a 20 min video. Well done you two. P.S. I will go for 495 miles

The history of the Duke of Marlborough, and his wife is rich to say the least. They were both very talented and and ambitious.

Tapestries were the wallpaper of the day. You hung them to provide decoration and to keep the heat in. When you went into the gardens you missed one big historical fact. The gardens were designed! The layout of the gardens and lakes has been created. It was created by a landscape designer by the name of Capability Brown. He designed some of the most famous English gardens. He literally moved thousands of tons of earth to create the gardens that we know today and love.

@midwestamericans3806

Жыл бұрын

O wow I hadn't thought about that! Very intresting, he did a great job.

I just checked the OS map for Blenheim and there are several footpaths that run through the property. Which means the public can use the land without paying. That's probably why there was lots of people cycling etc.

@chrischarlescook

Жыл бұрын

@@EaterOfBaconSandwiches Well, I checked and indeed the palace itself is restricted, but the lake they walked around and the surrounding grounds are full of footpaths.

Great presentation, loved it. Never been to Blenheim Palace but it’s a trip I will have to do.

When my son was young we just bought a bigger house and money was tight. We bought a NATIONAL TRUST family ticket and would visit these wonderful old properties and gardens. We would take one of his friends with us footballs lavish picnics and spend the entire day. There was often events like balloon ascension, vintage cars etc, live music, or themed activities. They usually had really good play areas. The gorgeous gardens were on a scale that we could let children run around free without losing sight of them. In those days a family annual ticket was only £65. We had wonderful memorable times and albums of gorgeous photos to show for it.

@dave_h_8742

Жыл бұрын

Our car club went to many a rally in the grounds of Historic buildings. It can be quite boring sitting by your car so was glad of being able to go around the houses and walk the grounds on a sunny day.

We are very lucky to have these beautiful old buildings, they are magnificent in terms of the architecture and history its lovely to be able to step back in time I love it .

@SgtSteel1

Жыл бұрын

It has nothing to do with luck.

I'm enjoying your UK videos! You both are really good! One small thing though "Costa" is not pronounced "Coasta" is pronounced "Cost-ah" or like the "cost' of something! Keep up the good work!😊👍

@johnkemp8904

Жыл бұрын

A little like Dave Hurwitz the US classical music wizard. He always refers to Sir John Barbirolli (rhymes with ‘polly’) as ‘Barbirohli’.

Following your channel and watching you both visit the UK has been a joy . 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

@midwestamericans3806

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love these videos where you pass comment and show snippets of your trip and experiences.... You work well together on camera. Looking forward to day 15.

I'm very glad that you enjoyed yourselves there. You are nice decent people, and I am grateful to you for your respectful attitude. In world war two, Churchill's inspiration was a large part of what saved us from the Nazis. God bless him.

@paulwilson2651

Жыл бұрын

Really? Churchill was a warmongering turncoat with a massive ego as big as his alcohol problem. He sent Troops in against the Welsh miners he ordered British warships to fire on Glasgow, and he was in a large part responsible for the starvation of over 1 Million Indian people. He also changed political parties at the drop of a Hat, but you keep your delusions.

1168 miles? Well done though, ive driven across florida and that wasn't too bad with the nice wide roads and automatic cars. Must be pretty scary the other way round! So glad you came to UK, had a good time and recorded it. Can't wait for UK trip v2!

I can't express how much I have loved your holiday videos. You managed to fit so much in while you were here. Ethan, you have done amazingly well driving in a different country, on the wrong side of the road and in the left side of the car, that's impressive. I hope you all had a fantastic trip, hope you make it back here one day.

@dave_h_8742

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Sit on the right drive on the left.

@kaydavis2310

Жыл бұрын

@@dave_h_8742 Just realised I had my right and left mixed up. Good job I don't drive, I'd be lethal.😁

'COS TA' - Not coaster... I know you like the coast, next to the ocean (sea), but hey! LOL !

Having a Family Chapel in these Great Houses we often them as Stately Homes is quite usual . The opening of these Houses to the Public mainly happened in the 1950s due to the tax situation these Homes needed income to upkeep repair and maintenance. This then became a lovely way for ordinary folks to have a day out. We also learned our History. I stood on the Railway Bridge and watched Churchills Funeral Train go by just before Woodstock as a child as I knew it was an important part of History. The local people I believe can get a Year pass my parents had one to visit regularly. That's common . Very glad you enjoyed the UK please come back there is loads to see.

This is my face every time I watch these videos : "😀". So glad you even had a Vue next to the hotel. It beats just sat on your hotel bed. I'm constantly impressed by how much you cramped in. Looks like you found the maze at Blenheim a-maze-ing. Oh no that was bad. So looking forward to the last day vid. Cheers both! 😀

Wow, only 14 days! You seem to have packed in a lot of great stuff! It will be interesting to hear what your highlights of the whole trip would be and some reflection overall i.e. whether your attitudes and thoughts of the UK or it’s constituent nations have changed at all.

@alexradojkovic9671

Жыл бұрын

They're gunna need another holiday at home after such a short busy visit.

Glad you enjoyed your time here .And I hope you may be able to come back and see more !

Hello Ethan and Angela. Marlborough was like the Eisenhower of his day, leading an army to victory over the dominant power in Europe, but in his case this was France. I loved the toy soldier display you showed before. I have a collection of wargames figures. By coincidence, I was staying with a friend from the RAF, helping his club to qualify for the World Championship, when I first saw Top Gun, which was on TV that night. I know that feeling of looking for rare books, for uniform and army details, to paint or even make figures that look the part.

Bladon is pronounced Blaydon. I live about 20 minutes away from there. Fun fact, the current Duke of Marlborough owns most of the nearby villages, and when you live in these villages they own the grounds that the houses are built on above a certain depth and through council taxes they get a cut of the money.

There's no A in Costa so it's pronounced cost a, like cost a lot but drop "lot".

@robertgriffith8857

Жыл бұрын

Toby Taylor: But there is an "a" in Costa!! Ok I know what you mean just teasing!!

I am so glad you had a great visit. I think we seem to take a lot of what we have for granted. Really enjoyed your posts. Fondest regards Alan.

I'm so glad you could come back to the Old Country. You have been to some of the places I have visited but have done more than I ever have! I would love to still be able to get about more, so thank you for all your vids about Blighty.

Love watching your videos! Keeping making them! Your trip to the UK was so well documentated!

Love your breakdowns of your time here🇬🇧

Love the breakdowns and thoughts. Cant wait for you to come back👍👍

Loved watching you enjoy our country, welcome back again

Really enjoying your experiences in the Uk Guys ! Hope it was all you wanted !

Blenheim is lovely. Tapestries were originally made to hang in draughty places to keep the draughts out and rooms warm.

I hope you come back again - If you do please visit Newcastle upon Tyne & Blackpool. You'll have a great time at both places and will certainly see more British life than the usual tourist does.

Well done on the driving more so during rush hour and of course driving on the correct side of the road , glad your bro did a bit of must do shopping and enjoyed himself and it certainly looks like you both had a good time outside of London.

It can be rough driving in the city. I started in Edinburgh and that was stressful. I couldn't wait to get out of the city. Up in the highlands is different too...curves and busy one lane roads.

Hi you two, so glad you enjoyed touring over here. There’s so much to see yet so little time to cram, but you really did well!. I would guess you managed to drive about 435 miles. Look after yourselves.

Great brickwork on your house. Love the videos 👍

Driving into most towns and cities in the UK can be difficult to impossible. Most places have a park and ride and encourage people to use it.

Bloody enjoyed that guys, you are a must watch

@midwestamericans3806

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love this video. Never visited Blenheim which is a shame because it looks amazingly 👏 👌

Oxford and Cambridge are both manic, when we visit we use the park and rides a few miles out of town. It was very brave of you to drive, I’ve been living here for 11 years and while I did get my UK license, I’m too nervous to drive. Our guess is 635 miles.

Been rather distracted with stuff going on .. well done for another entertaining post .. love your reactions .

glad you had a good time. We pronounce Costa like roster or foster not coaster. ATB regards from the UK

So glad you enjoyed your stay in the U.K.

Tesco is probably a 24hrs Costa ( pronounced Cost-ta ) Glad you enjoyed the U.K. lots more to see. Cornwall is great. Scotland highlands are wonderful

Driving round cities you don't know here, even as a Brit, is stressful. Most now have a 'park and ride', you park on the outskirts and they have a shuttle bus that goes back and forth. Such a relief.

You didn't walk around Oxford city centre?😳 While some might argue that York or Edinburgh is the best looking city in the UK, others would say Oxford! The college courtyards of Oxford University are amazing (also used as film sets for Harry Potter movies).

It's quite normal now to get a ticket that lasts a year to major attractions. Zoos, wildlife parks, some museums, theme parks etc. It help keeps the catering to stay open and some offer special meal discounts for pensioners mid week that are popular. Normally these places are huge, spacious and quiet. The tickets do not cover special events but sometimes you can get a discount. Then there are VIP passes and tickets at extra cost with additional privileges such as catering discounts, email updates for specialist talks and tours etc. So a lot of variety.

Always enjoy hearing from our favourite Midwest couple. About 425 miles travel I reckon.

It has been great to watch your British adventure. You relate so well and I hope you keep finding new ideas. Maybe you could come to Australia?

It's been good to have been part of your pilgrimage. Thanks.

John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, won great victories over the French and stopped Louis XIV's expanding empire, which is why he was a hero. On display at Blenheim , is the pencil message Churchill wrote to his wife - on the back of a German innkeeper's bill - so she could tell Queen Anne of the great victory at Blenheim.

Oxford City centre has very limited access for cars and there are lots of traffic restrictions. They encourage drivers to switch to the "Park & Ride" bus service from car parks around the perimeter of the town.

Great 👍 video Thanks for posting

Blenheim Palace is a VERY impressive building. I went and saw Ennio Morricone in concert there. It was wonderful.

I live in Oxford and always forget how lucky I am to live in such a beautiful city!👍 amazing to think its the same River running through Oxford as London

Yes we do enjoy your thoughts , and kind words about the U K, in your recaps ,my guess on the mileage is 625, cheers guys your awesome!

You did very well with the driving Ethan, a feather in your cap for that. I'd guess you did about 485miles, but that's only a guess. Once again a very informative video. Cheers Folks.

575 miles? I have really enjoyed seeing and hearing what you think of our country. Thank you.

Ethan Angela. Costa is pronounced as in the cost of something not as in the coast by the sea side Tapestries were traditionally used like wallpaper is used today in modern houses. The paintings are predominantly part of the national gallery artworks. If you ever in the UK again you have to go to Winston Churchill's private house called Chartwell house in Kent it's definitely worth a visit Oxford is one of the UK's worst cities to drive in

You two are lovely !!

Hi both, the town is Woodstock, gateway to the North Cotswolds which you would have loved. The xmas lights at Blenheim are pretty spectacular.

LOL Love the way you say coaster coffee instead of costa coffee love your blogs😅😀

When I first visited Oxford in 1979 to check out the university which I was applying to I went to the cinema in the city centre and saw "Porridge" which is a classic British comedy film. BTW sounds like you were in the Ozone Leisure Park off Grenoble Road in between Littlemore and Blackbird Leys and I used to teach at a school less than a couple of miles from that site which is the stadium for Oxford United Football Team

I live not far from Blenheim and we buy annual passes for the estate which means you can visit the estate any time and walk around. Looks like you visited when they had 5 nights of music , we went 2 nights to see Simply Red and Simple Minds. From the vid looks like you stayed near the Kassam Football stadium. 👍

It sounds like you enjoyed your holiday. It's good to see other countries than your own.

I love you two, am loving the content too, be sorry when its finished.

Places where you get a years access with a single ticket are great for the locals. There are museums, animal parks and other privately owned stately homes which do that.

I am guessing 672 miles. I really enjoyed your trek around the UK :)

686 miles. Really enjoy all your videos.

I knew it was impressive,but there is so much to see in and out of the Palace.You have probably seen more of the Uk🇬🇧 than l ever have! and i'm a born & breed guy from England.You would enjoy your 2nd Visit more. I wonder what's next from you Guys🤔😉lots of love to you guys from England 🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤🇺🇲.

All the grand houses/castles/palaces/manors in the country have their own chapels, whether they're still in use or not.

@ianprince1698

Жыл бұрын

some had an estate church on the grounds usually church of England, Sandringham has one where the late Queen went on holiday

It is interesting that you went to see a movie. In the mid1990s, my family and I were visiting America (Cape Cod and New Hampshire), and we watched the original Men in Black in one of your movie theaters.

There’s lots of big country houses, or “stately homes” as they’re often called, around the UK. People used to build them to demonstrate their wealth and status. The trouble is, they were nearly all built without any indoor plumbing and only fireplaces for heating. The scale of them makes them difficult to maintain, so those that remain are often open to the public to pay for their upkeep. I recall a documentary TV programme where a woman who had spent most of her life maintaining a country house had moved into a small tied cottage in the grounds. She remarked that she could never return to living in the main house because for the first time in her life, she’d actually felt warm indoors.

i love you guys from scotland uk

My Guess is, 650 miles! Thankyou for the excellent videos! 😄

There are access points to the park where you can get in without paying but you have to know where they are😉

Ahhhh....Penhaligons in the gift shop...IMO the best producers of scents on the planet. Makes sense, they have a fragrance called Blenheim, which was Churchill's favourite...lemon and black peppery

These stately houses cost an absolute fortune to maintain so the owners have to open them up to the public to keep them in the familly. I doubt if the owners make much money. Love your videos.

That's Cowley Tesco, just off the Oxford Ring Road. I know it well, as that used to be my local supermarket lol Moved out of Oxford back in 2002 though to a town nearby, though still go to Oxford on a very frequent basis.

Another great video, well done, so happy you enjoyed your day. I guess you drove for 645miles. :)

I have the pass and its getting to a stage where it feels like a secound home. Go with a date, go with family, just get up on a Saturday, and go for the hell of it.

Costa was an interesting experience 😆

I used to live in oxford and would never drive in the centre! They have a park and ride for that reason 🙂

Hello you two, you're finally in my part of the country, or you were in the video (Oxford). The traffic is bad in this city, the streets are too small for all the traffic that tries to get through it and it gets very snarled up during rush hour. Looks like you stayed down by the stadium outside the ring road which is a fair way off from the city centre. The town right next to Blenheim Palace is Woodstock and at that point you are heading west into the Cotswolds (hills) which gets a lot of tourists, a good many of them american. The little village with the churchyard where Churchill is buried is Bladon (pronounced Blay-don), just one a few small villages between the edge of Oxford and Woodstock, also you drove right past Oxford airport (pretty small) where your pilot (Emily ?) said she did some pilot training. The airport is well known in the aviation community for training, internationally as well as within the UK. I am glad you enjoyed your time over here. It is interesting to see how foreigners react to the differences, I myself spent 16 years living in the US, mostly Virginia and Kentucky, so can relate to the culture shock. Looking forward to the Oxford video.

Costa . Haha I like how you pronounce it like roller coaster . Class .. cost--- a .. Costa.. like cost alot of money haha.. Great vid

Hi and thanks again for another great video. Love to watch you guys and am so glad you had a blast in the UK! I think I’ve said this before but if you haven’t read it you must read Notes From A Small Island by Bill Bryson. I think of it every time I watch Americans over here. He writes about his visit to Blenheim as well as Llandudno and Scotland. I think you’d really relate to it and it’s a very funny read. Dan, UK.

@janettesinclair6279

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree that Notes From a Small Island is an excellent read. Highly recommend.

Just to correct you, it’s cost - a, not coasta lol😂love your videos

987miles, great work guy's.

It takes a lot of money to keep the building and grounds at this level.

Doesn’t Oxford have a ‘park and ride’? Most cities have these out of town car parks (essentially) you can park up and then get the regular shuttle buses into town… York deffo does with a big strip mall there aswell.

Top Gun was really great fun !

Up in the North East of England is Beamish open air museum with old trams and buses and old villages how they would of been and mines, schools and a chippy. You buy a family ticket and it's valid for a year.

You guys did make it interesting, so thank you. However, would you come back for another holiday? If so, what would you do on the next visit, or would you go to Europe instead?

Have enjoyed all your videos! It looks like you had a wonderful time.

Coaster? And then I realised it was Costa, pronounced Coh-Sta. Bladon is Blay-don. Having been to the States and watched movies there, I find the clapping at the end very odd. In the UK, we just get up and leave.

Wow - Cineworld and other chain cinemas in my county (Surrey) is way more than that, got be £11 or £12 each now for regular screen even more for Imax and stuff.

Hi guys really enjoyed your posts, I say 600 miles

You did an impressive amount of things on your trip. You could have easily spent 2 weeks in London alone.

If you live in Woodstock or Bladon you can use the grounds for free........ Also you can fish the lake from the bank. I lived in Woodstock in the 80's.