Just watched this and remembered a response from the Sports Council who said, they couldn't recognise this as a 'sport' as there was no physical effort put in. They should take a look!!

I love pigeons..I been raising pigeons since I was 16… I had about 25 pigeons….. I got older n got busy with life I’m 50 years old now … I’ll start raising them again… it’s so peaceful n joyful

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Excellent well done you! ✨️ I'm a Northern Islander, and what you achieved is extremely brave and tough!

Thanks for posting. 👍

the music used in this is horrific

Watching this documentary has really inspired me to start a pigeon racing again the good old boys. God bless them.❤

Fantastic simply fantastic 🐦

Are all those birds from the same club or a whole lot of different clubs all over England with the same release point and start time?

These are what you call proper genuine pigeon fanciers and they are one of a kind

How can I purchase a Pigeon from them !!! How can get a contract

Beautiful… admire the attempt and the right call!!! Beautiful narration and inspiration, thank you and all the best!!!

Moves The Heart every time watch this . Heartily Beautifull . God Bless The Miner's. Simple Folk yet Wise

Only just watched this due to long term health conditions. Just like to say .love these folk. Standing The Ground .God Bless The Miner's. High flyers. . Real roots with depth .never forgotten.

as a fancier ill bend my knees for these golden oldies

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This is extremely fascinating!! I am currently working on my third year architecture project, focusing on life and industry on the River Tyne and more importantly, Dunston Staiths. What is the name of the photographer? I can't seem to find her work! Any help would be much appreciated, will help immensely with my studies. Thank you!!

😞 *promo sm*

The most realistic film on mental illness I've seen. It makes me so sad that these folks have to go through with this. I'll admit I relate but in my experience, in the US, they treat you with more compassion. Thank You for telling their story.

Life's so f up just wanna die

The easy way to understand the homing instinct is that it is similar to when your at the pub legless and can’t remember how you got home!

I don't know how many times I've seen this documentary. is incredible. thrilling. I loved seeing it from the first time and from time to time I watch it again because it is fascinating. These two good friends have already passed away. I hope they are in heaven enjoying their carrier pigeons. and have gained eternity. A hug to the entire family and pigeon fanciers.

Favourite pigeon film of all time, two people I'd of love to have met over a brew and chat pigeons all day❤

our club had a lad clock a 500 mile winner idiot ran to the club to register it when he got back to his loft there was 3 birds in the loft they said he could have had the first 3

Lovely men and I get that they like the birds but the hobby itself is very cruel. The birds deserve better than that. Pigeons are great pets.

Fascinating watching this after just listening to the BBC outlook radio programme about how this photo came into being.

7.13 what did he say, id rather drug deal in the garden 😂😂😂😂, i probably most definitely got it wrong, but can you imagine him doin it, WE GOT CHOLESTEROL, HEART JACK N GILLS and lads only, might be a bit a sniff on Friday for your weekend 😂😂😂😂. Only messin, having a bit a Craig here from Ireland. Fair play to these men,its all they have second to their families. Huge respect, but i just couldn't make out what he said. SLAINTE💚💚🍀🍀

All the love for these fine gentlemen, may the good lord bless me with long life same as yours so I may enjoy the love for the pigeons.

I love this documentary; it makes me smile. Such captivating characters involved. May you enjoy your swimming for many more years, Frank!

Love u all

damn.. i was searching for this movie 13 years ago after discovering sophie wu.. couldnt find it.. didnt know this was released 3 years after.. and now im about to watch it..whew

How are they today?

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A shame the greatest sport of all is dieing out but we just keep garne .

I must say this is one of the best documentary I have ever seen and believe it or not there is a lot of people getting back in to the sport like me after 10 years I am fully back in there ain’t no stopping me to the day I die Love my birds love this documentary.❤❤❤❤❤🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️💪💪👍

A great documentary covering you both on a inspirational journey. Well done 👍 I do hope you are both still swimming?

La mejor versión.

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Has there been an update to let us know if these guys are still around and what ever happened about the fight over the development?

Loving it. Well done

If i have a baby pegueon at home it will stay at my home

Time is flying, I was using this kind wood case benzing clock 55 years ago. Nice video.

pure joy!

♬ ♫ Very cool 👀👍• Cheers from the Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

Animals are gifted a greater technology than any man made technology. They have supernatural gifts that can coexist with man because it is natural, it is good. I dont believe we can coexist outside of nature and what is intended with modern technology unless we choose to lose ourselves and actually become technology. Which is a disaster currently happening. Purposeful design with God's signature, everything else is clearly a cheap copy in terms of cost and benefit.

Inspiring!

Welcome to my garden I have some spotted doves and zebra doves too

Amazing

Hi from (D.K.s Lofts Burmingham rollers Perth WA)

I know they passed away now but what gentlemen could do with them today