A History of Burford | Exploring the Cotswolds

Burford is a medieval town on the River Windrush in the Cotswold hills in West Oxfordshire, England. It is often referred to widely as the gateway to the Cotswolds.
In this documentary, Robin takes us around Burford and provides a brief yet insightful history into some of the unique buildings dotted around the high street - from the church all the way to the Tolsey building.
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[@michellegordon456]

I could sit and listen to this lovely gentleman all day

[@kevinwhelan8930]

Thank you for much for this, Robin Shuckburgh. I have only beautiful memories of Burford--my brothers and me went to Windrush Prep school in the Seventies; it was located beside the Roman Catholic church at the top of the hill, on the right. That school sadly no longer exists; it's owner and headmistress was a wonderful woman, MJK Milliken, a Dublin Presbyterian. What a kind, lovable and eccentric figure she was! I've not a single bad memory of my time there or Burford either. At the bottom of the hill, also on the right, on the river, was the surgery of Doctors Eager and Sharpley--great names. What lovely men they were, with their tin cars on tables in their rooms which as children we loved to play with. I can recall that a Tory grandee once visited the school and Ms Milliken wanted us all decked out in Tory rosettes. I wouldn't go along with it, even though I was a prefect--my Irish blood kicking in, no doubt. Ms Milliken didn''t press the issue, which was typically tolerant of her. I wish I knew what became of her, though. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

[@Fatmaalexandrahedley]

Burford is so beautiful! Visiting in 2024 hopefully❤

[@Aceof2Hearts]

This video inspired me to visit Costwold. I totally enjoyed the visit to the English countryside. Hired a car and tasted the Oxford cheese, savoured the scotch eggs in the local butcher shop and sat on wrought iron chairs by those Yellowstone houses. You can start with a side trip to the Stonehedge or take a detour towards Bath.

[@sylviabartsch6205]

A beautiful England countey side. I admired it, thank you for your explanation, Mr. Robin.

[@Abbiehallam]

A lovely well presented film about one of my favourite places in the country. I actually rebuilt the upper 17' of the church spire back in the late 1980's, along with reguilding the weather vain. Fond memories.

[@irinapanovf9632]

Such a charming video ! Beautiful little ENGLISH town, much information. Another of the jewels you share with us. Thank you a lot !

[@irinapanovf9632]

Thank YOU (Looking forward to seeing more).

[@rogerchadwick3452]

Our favourite Cotswold town...

[@leadingtours3992]

An absolutely amazing documentary! Beautiful views, comprehensive information about Burford's history and magnificently presented! Thank you!

[@TheCotswoldExplorer]

Thank you for the kind words - any recommendations for our next town to document?

[@jakartaman3365]

The Cotswold Explorer Excellent presentation. Well done Sir. If I may make a suggestion, Burton on the Water would make for an interesting documentary. Cheers.

[@jakartaman3365]

Correction: Bourton-on-the-Water.

[@bamptonbred]

@@TheCotswoldExplorer I really like Cirencester

[@aalexander928]

A delightful eleven minutes in Burford... Thank you so very much.

[@antonellamanners669]

Beautiful town! Can't wait to go back! 💕

[@88sublunaire]

Je suis venu en vacances tout près... à Swinbrook. J'ai visité toute cette région en septembre 2023. C'était magnifique. Une contrée tellement belle, les églises sont magnifiques, la nature féerique...

[@mohaldan86]

Hi Robin. Was so nice to pob to you in you yours home town. Many thanks for yours video and knowledge you are sharing with us. I am your admirer

[@jonnypollard4304]

Thanks Robin for another much appreciated video. I've been lucky enough to have stayed at both the Bay Tree and the Lamb hotels in Burford - I believe they had some kind of connection with the Priory in years gone by, providing accommodation to pilgrim travellers.

[@ruthgoebel723]

I am so fascinated by place names and how they tells us about the origins of the villages. Lovely!

[@Rog5446]

The last time I was in Bruford, I went to have a squint at the Church. When I arrived, I thought I'd gone through a time warp, as the church grounds was filled with people dressed in clothing of the Cromwell period. Then I noticed a large van with a sign on the side saying, Film Catering, and realised I had stumbled across the making of a period film.

[@Bunce1949]

What a beautifully presented and facinating insight in to Burford. We stayed at the nearby Caravan Club site in 2016, but can now see how much we missed of the history of this lovely place. We plan to return as soon as possible, and explore Burford in much more detail. Thank you for such a well filmed and detailed view of Burford, it has wetted our appetite even more!

[@rimafair2539]

What a marvellous work! Thank you, Robin and the camera Master! Superbly done introductions - professional and full of knowledge, as well as true love of the locals - MANY THANK YOU!

[@lM-wp4sn]

Wonderful voice. ❤

[@heavenfxeyesforsale]

finally Cotswold in depth! thanks for doing this, I enjoyed every bit of it! More power to you!

[@Wsh2010]

Thanks for all the information . I will visit soon

[@GrrMeister]

*Another very interesting and informative video, thank you.*

[@inkenpurvis6764]

Burford is less than 10 miles from my hometown and I visit as often as I can. It's a lovely town, altho in Summer the traffic and parking are a nightmare. Best time to visit is first thing in the morning and try to avoid weekends if you can. Otherwise, it's well worth the trip.

[@barrycarrigan5584]

First time watching , subscribed straight away.

[@helenbailey8419]

Wonderful,beautifully narrated.

[@sylviabartsch6205]

Thank you.

[@christophermartinalienstak6407]

My great uncle George was gamekeeper at an estate in Hatherop and I remember holidays staying at the gatehouse in the 1950s. I have some photos taken at the time. I am in NZ but I would be interested if any one knows the location as i plan to visit. I can email the photos if there is an email address for your site

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Very cool. I like it.

[@patrickorourke7620]

Beautiful. 👌

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

🌎👍❤

[@lesleyannprior8203]

My father attended Burford Grammar School (BGS), as a boarder in Lenthall House, from 1942 to 1952. He was confirmed in the church.

[@thesuitshow9944]

It’s just a secondary school now, grammar schools seem to be going extinct.

[@danielburford1441]

Very interesting!

[@sheryllynnmiller4270]

Amazing ! #Gorgious ! #Informative

[@Rebelwolf4]

I wonder if some of my ancestors are from Burford. That would be interesting to find out.

[@marknelson5929]

You must be a fan of the H.V. Morton series of books? Beautiful studies of the country between the last wars. 'In Search of England' is a classic and so to is 'I Saw Two Englands' written on the cusp of the country going to war.

[@umbertotoni3021]

1992 I Discovered this Jewell.

[@alisab3041]

Our first visit there was on a bus tour from London. We broke away from the tour group for lunch in a pub the opposite direction and had a wonderful 20 minute chat with the publican. We always remembered his interest and kindness, and returned again a few years later. So many Cotswolds villages are beautifully preserved. We have nothing like this in the U.S. Be sure to visit the church... actually any of the beautiful churches in the Cotswolds, or in North Yorkshire.

[@upthegills27]

Never forget the Levellers - The first democrats - Thank you Burford for their plaque

[@gatheringleaves]

My great grandmother's name was Margaret Burford, I wonder if her family originated here?!

[@SouthLincsMiniOwnersClub]

Why not research the family tree and find out?

[@THATSBRAD]

Hi there could I use some clips from this video for my video only about 20 seconds I will give you credit in video description

[@brucewalker3379]

What about the Priory and the Saxon history?

[@phonicdictation9856]

meant to be

[@invisiblehandofadamsmith]

Ok dzięki but when oxford?

[@thesuitshow9944]

Oxford isn’t in the cotsworlds I believe.

[@MrWoody680]

Didn't see Harry Metcalf tearing through the town in some high powered exotic super car........

[@1971dave]

Drove through here going to Clarkson's Farm last year, we spent 50 quid in Didley squad farm and nearly 200 pound in this little town, every fibre in my body tells me I shouldn't have stopped in this town and even give them £200 for the way they've treated Clarkson on expanding his business absolutely pathetic, thats Oxfordshire Council for you, whether or not you like Clarkson, it's diversifying is business from the farm,

[@SouthLincsMiniOwnersClub]

Does he have a neck problem? Seems to hold his head to the right an awful lot.

[@marymiller9593]

Does it even matter?

[@GenaF]

@@marymiller9593 Well I was asking so I would like to know, yes. If he does in fact have a neck problem then I can stop thinking he looks very strange in standing like he is!! You obviously have far too much time on your hands, Ms Miller for you to pathetically reply to my comment!!

[@marymiller9593]

@@GenaF I suppose you think that is the second valid comment you’ve made? 😆

[@Liam-yr4uf]

It's quite normal to cock one's head when speaking.

[@MikesVoyagesAndDrives]

Thanks a lot for the great video. And what a beautiful place! Hope I can make it there one day. All the best from Switzerland and stay healthy.

[@pamfrank3962]

It is wonderful to see the beautiful countryside with you. Thank you for taking us along with you

[@maggieclendenin6740]

I'm visiting in October 2024 and I cannot wait