A narrowboater’s guide to Nottingham

[@katiecollison6629]

Born & raised here Nottingham & my Dad had a boat on the canal back in the 1960's,long gone now

[@leereynolds2168]

I hope to visit Nottingham one day. My ancestors were born there and immigrated to the US. in the 1880's

[@chriscarr9171]

Hope you do visit. Incidentally, the 508 US Parachute Regiment was based in the city before landing in France on D day. Wollaton Park was their base. AtB.

[@michaelpilling9659]

Listen! - do you want to know a secret? Super video Robbie. I like Nottingham too. Very lively, nice people and the home of Boots the Chemist of course.

[@madeleineclark8772]

Glad you liked my home city

[@johsa2162]

My Hometown Nottingham.. Love how you put the video together Thumbs up 👍🏽

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks that means a great deal to me, cheers for watching 8^)

[@silashouse1054]

Hey Robbie, all your videos are fantastic, but this one bought back so many memories for me, pub crawling on a sat or Fri night, there are hundreds of pubs in Nottingham and I feel sure I went to all of them at some stage. Best video for me as I could relate to your journey. There is a pub (could be the Bell) in town center, trap door on the street with a crane drop, where convicted crims would have their last pint before they dropped the trap. hey robbie greate me duck! thanks! John Mac New Zealand (five star)

[@1258-Eckhart]

waxing all apocryphal there, mate ...

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers John!!

[@peterdawson2645]

If you think the entrance to Nottingham Castle Marina is tight on a 45 foot boat, try a 58 foot. In a crosswind of course. We only got out thanks to some lovely passers by pulling us round with the front rope.

[@carolynabramo7108]

Just got home and I was so happy to see a new vid. So happy.

[@Rose-Willow]

Only ever been to Nottingham briefly, definitely worth a trip back with a longer stay. Love all the history and architecture, thanks Robbie! I do like the trams and the pub looks ace!!!

[@2000roadracer]

great advert for Nottingham..

[@ChrisGamble]

Great memories of FMC & TtJ (tourist trap) and surrounding areas & pubs, duck

[@thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882]

Rock City, my second home since 1979, that tap at Meadow Lane facilities point, is dead slow… polite note, do not moor in Nottingham ….

[@nickcaunt750]

Great video. I was born and raised in Nottingham but left aged 21. I've spent hours on that short canal fishing etc and even cruised it once (in both directions). But I've also been to all of those pubs (I was a student at Nottm Uni as well). So great to see the pubs especially the Sal. I had forgotten that my dad once got us a visit to the cellars and the shape of the large room sparked a memory as well as the story of Rosie. I think they link to the Royal Children PH just round the corner.

[@JMS98989]

I always like 👍🏻.... before I even watch 😂 Great video 🥰

[@jackleek4008]

Great video mate really enjoyed it. Rebel city Maybe the Best city in the world

[@paulstonepaul879]

Great video with lots of information on the area, both historical and useful.

Loved that bit of history! Happy to have found your channel. :)

[@edwardhockin1127]

Yes! Fellows, Morton , and Clayton ltd! My favourite pub in Nottingham. Always drop in when I'm there. All being well I'll be moving on-board my first narrow boat- and my first home, and the end of the month; so I'll look out for you on the cut. Many thanks for the vids, been such an inspiration; keep cranking it, sir!

[@RobbieCumming]

Thank you Edward and good luck! 8^)

[@rogerbrown5558]

This is going to be like the next episode of The Game of Thrones. WE WILL WAIT. It's ok Robbie, the notification bell is on. Cheers from NZ.

[@billoxiiboy]

Been waiting for you Dude! Thank god you're back!! Wowooo! OMG I watched that EP of Time Hunters too!

[@RobbieCumming]

Great minds?!! 8^)

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Hallo Robbie! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible videos of Nottingham! As an (older!) ex pat, now living in Berlin, I really appreciate your vlogs! Makes me feel very homesick, but with 2 'older Goldies ' to attend to, 24/7, and my family here, you bring me a fudging amazing insight into 'the good of homeland '! Again, many thanks! All love, and best wishes, Claire, Sally, and Zora ( 2 older Goldies ), and the family ! 😊👌👌👌❤

[@TheSkskitey]

Thanks for showing us around Nottingham Robbie and good luck with your venture :-)

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Stephen 8^)

[@SAM-zt2uy]

It is a great stretch to canoe! The trip boats go down to the tram bridge maybe a little further but a boat did get grounded the other year near the wier

[@digsdrains]

Enjoy your stuff Robbie ..All the best with what's happening for you.. Cool Mate !!

[@philradnor7701]

Loved it all , back in f and f mode ... Fast and Furious , and great looking pubs, which was Pub of the Week ? The Sal ?

[@RobbieCumming]

For me, definitely, but I know most watching don’t like heavy metal so I sort of left a choice for the viewer!

[@angelabaron2]

Great to see you back Robbie! Was really missing your vlogs but were relieved to see you with Rich n Fran (our other favourites 😍) so was hoping you would sign in soon 😁 With all those pubs wasn’t sure which was “Pub of the weeeeeeek” Hmmmmmm intrigued at the end ........

[@RobbieCumming]

I know, wish I could explain more, but I’m always signed in to YT for the comments, it’s my only link to humanity at times! Puuuuuub of the weeeeek has to be the Salutation for me! Which one would you prefer?!

[@nbflyingfox4672]

Great job Robbie. Always look forward to your vlogs. Yes a great City and plenty of diverse pubs as well. I hope you are keeping well and having loads of fun. Cant wait for this new video jobby your working on and hope its feature film length. Anyway until next time pal keep safe and have fun. 🙂🍺

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Liam 8^)

[@johnnowacki6903]

Robbielad!! SO glad to see/hear that you're OK, and still filming and producing. You had me worried for a bit. ANOTHER wonderful installment...THANKS! Looking forward to your news, and interesting to hear that you've got so much going on - including the new job. Hope it's a GREAT one, and something you'll really enjoy. ALSO hope it'll allow you to continue living aboard the Naughty Lass, and CRANKING IT!! All the best, Robbie... :)

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks John, yeah when I can tell you you’ll be pleasantly surprised (I hope!!) 8^)

[@MrBblhed]

Good to see that you are back making videos, I was beginning to worry. Another good one as always.

[@trapperjohn6089]

Every town has its ups and downs. Sometimes ups, outnumber the downs. Not in Nottingham. I’m inclined to believe, if we weren’t so down, We’d up and leave. We’d up and fly if we had wings for flying. Can’t you see the tears we’re crying? Can there be some happiness for me? Not in Nottingham. 🐓 🪕🎶

[@christaylor8795]

Good to see you back Robbie, always love your films, looking forward to finding out about your secret!

[@sylviapage8572]

Great video. I wondered where you’d been. The end of the year! That’s going to be a long wait. Thanks as always for sharing your journey.

[@weatherdevil9029]

Nice to see you again Robbie

[@peterrutter7332]

Great vid Your boat is looking good Robbie

[@RobbieCumming]

Ah thanks Peter

[@simonburrows1467]

Great Video of Nottingham Robbie, you need to come back to us soon

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers 8^)

[@Chulain]

So good to see you back to posting, been rewatching old vids to pass the time. Keep on cranking !

[@RobbieCumming]

Ah thanks Chris 8^)

[@andymurch1057]

Hi Robbie. Thanks for the vlog. Nottingham looks like a cool city. I’m looking forward to what you have in store this year. I hope it’s successful for you. Don’t make us wait too long for your next episode. Safe travels.

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers Andy, it’s all go working on other stuff at the moment, never been so busy, but cheers for being patient!

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

Thanks Robbie. Just subbed. Like your content and style, good work thank you to you and your crew. Great to see our beautiful lands being explored and appreciated in this way. Cheers!

[@tims7793]

Nice to see you back with an update. Hope the new 'job' is going well!

[@knobby2knobby]

Great to see you back! superb as always

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks! 8^)

[@kevintynan796]

The Bell Inn was one of the three pubs pilgrims and crusaders could have a pint in before leaving for the Holy Land. On their return home to England it was the end of their epic journey. One wonders if that’s why it’s known as the Bell End ! 🔔

[@RobbieCumming]

Interesting!!

[@kevintynan796]

@@RobbieCumming bit of silliness there Robbie, really wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos. Thanks.

[@katerh3198]

Hi from Mooloolaba - a long way from Nottingham where I was born!!

[@morningwood727]

very nice upload!

[@MalcOfLincoln]

Good to hear from you Robbie. Have to admit, Beeston Cut worst waterway I went on. Don't get me wrong, everyone like me (I was on Wud) but shot at from a bridge, found air gun pellet in the engine cover later. That pub next to the lock was handy though, nipped in and grabbed a bottle of cold beer. Plus on the second trip, the one to Thurmaston, recruited 'slaves' to help with Beeston lock. Left a long rope on keyside. Showing them how to open the bottom gate, boat drifted across. Rope fell in and one bottom gate open. Luckily Wud a little too wide to escape. However it did see me having to clamber down a wet and slipperly gate to get back onboard. Many many years ago, went to the oldest pub, living at Ulceby near Alford. Few good nights in Nottingham.

[@lordbelvoir2543]

Nowt wrong with Beeston cut.....shot at...thats a rarity up n down there loads never seen or heard of owt like it.....you should try going through Blackburn and Burnley its like floating a boat through the middle of Syria!

[@RobbieCumming]

Ironically Blackburn has the safest mooring on the whole of the Leeds and Liverpool 😂

[@flumpaustin1994]

Hi Robbie. Great video. I enjoyed Nottingham too. I went in that Alchemist place where you have to take a mortgage out for a fancy frothing and steaming activity cocktail. I loved your "history" of the suspension bridge. :) Ain't it a shame how there's loads of possible mooring areas on the Nottingham Canal in the city centre where there's even lots of rings but people just don't. I think there's a lot of fear in large cities. So everyone heads for the relative safety of "Sainsburys moorings". I did go in that service block last year and there was at least toilets if not showers. I was warned by another boater that it was full of broken glass... I didn't see any. I watered up, used the ablutions, washed my hands and left sharpish. Where is thee now? I've left the Macc and am now on the Trent & Misery, heading towards Nantwich.

[@RobbieCumming]

Ah shame, I’m in Derbyshire 😉 can’t say exactly where on here of course!! Totall agree about not using those moorings too, it’s the same in Brum.

[@flumpaustin1994]

@@RobbieCumming Yes, Brum is similar :( I can't say where I am either. I lied :) Looking forward to hearing about the master plan!

[@ade9685]

Ha secret bit at the end! Love it... so professional vlogger then you’re the next Peter McKinnon! Kept those hidden subs well secret. No more gardening PR “phew” I bet you said! Cheers Ade

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha too kind thanks Ade and yes it is a weird sense of relief to finally be doing what I’ve always wanted to do 8^)

[@daveridsdale3657]

Nice postcard from Nottingham Robbie, where I currently live so all the landmarks are familiar. Cheers!

[@stevelong6358]

Nice one robbie. glad to see your OK.

[@suffolksettler5106]

good to see you back

[@deffojeffo]

Hi Robbie - My pug also comes from Gillingham - So now when i imagine him talking Its generally in your voice! Great video as always - Jeff & Monty the pug NB-Lovie, River Wey

[@RobbieCumming]

Oh god!!! Ha ha!!

[@TheChrysler56]

Cor blimey! 10k subbies. Not bad going is that! Excellent pubs in Nottingham, no wander you haven’t been posting lately. Exciting times ahead then eh? Hope it all come together. Like the intro music to this vid. 👍

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers Gary!

[@ambrsanford3703]

Yay Robbie's back!

[@talesfromtheswansneck]

Hi Robbie, good to chat to you yesterday - I guess I'd better not say where! Hope you enjoyed this morning.

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers Andrew, you too

[@talesfromtheswansneck]

@@RobbieCumming ha! Only just realised the name of your boat is a play on words, Naughty Lass /Nautilus. Very good...

[@suecox2308]

Enjoyed that very much--thanks!

[@mrgoat7732]

Boats and beer, what more do you want! Great video

[@russjones4034]

Robbie I am hoping you will post as a minimum one video a week and more if possible. Great video. South Carolina USA

[@stephengurd5272]

Very nice blog, what a good idea to look back in these unsafe times. Be safe from NB Dogs Allowed.

[@stevemusgrave2000]

On fire as usual. Nice one Robbie🤘🤘🤘

[@Hedgey2]

Ah glad you got to the Fellows was there recently too for a mates retirement do

[@jezlanejl]

Another great video Robbie, very interesting.. Obviously the Sheriff of Nottingham ran away from Robin Hood with all the Cash and the city suffered badly..... ;p

[@TheseRollingWaves]

Enjoying the new music on this one! Inspired me to record some for our videos

[@kitwest61]

Great to see you Robbie. Nottingham has gone on the 'visit this place' list

[@EscapeToTheCut]

Oooooo interesting bit at the end

[@Pedelorean]

Loving the Nile Rodgers style guitar at the start of this video. Will you be releasing a cover version of Chic's "Freak Out!" called "Crank it!"? Or maybe singing "Pump out!" next time your tank needs emptying :) Another great video as always and great to see you singing along to Hold The Line in the pub - very Alan Partridge - "Woah woah woah!"

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha 🎵Puuump Out!!🎶 love it I knew I could rely on you for musical inspiration mate 😂

[@pholland6643]

Look forward to your new videos, greatly missed your style

[@FiddlingwithmyWhistle]

Lol... wast starting to think you had die.... Again... Congrates on the 10K

[@rud]

Ye single-handed sailor goes cranking, cranking away in the dark. 🚢 😀

[@esthers5876]

Great to see you Robbie!! And new music too? Cheers!

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Esther! Yes, two and a half new ones in there, will try to make them available to download/stream at some point but will aim to get them on Patreon soon at least. 8^)

[@bex82uk]

Yasss welcome back😃your editing is on🔥🔥🔥as usual

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Bex took me months of tinkering so really appreciate that 8^)

[@davidbutler4363]

Brill robbie😁👍👏👏👏

[@ralphturner3798]

Here's why I like your videos: you cover more than just narrow boat trips [which I find boring. Sorry, but once I've see 20 minutes of going down one canal, I've had enough. All the canals seem pretty much the same to me.] So I like that you show what it's like in the towns you visit, and other stuff. Keep up the good work.

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers Ralph! Yeah I know what you mean, and for me half the fun comes from mooring and exploring! 8^)

[@walks_with]

Great video and was that new music too? Looking forward to finding out more about your master plan. Good luck with whatever it is.

[@RobbieCumming]

Yes Marie well spotted?! Cheers cant wait to let you know 8^)

[@lordbelvoir2543]

Robbie ya forgot to mention the mad deaf guy that likes to shout at dogs....to whom I was going to throw in the cut lol......all the best dude......hope Lou's safe n well👍

[@RobbieCumming]

Oh yeah! Didn’t see any guns or crazy dog owners in Nottingham this time thankfully. Lou has her own channel now called ‘Maeve and Me’

[@hughcarson6837]

Great vlog

[@stilcrazychris]

Oh it's Robbie! Who is Robbie? You know the English man who lives on a boat & travels the canals in England. Where's he been? Your guess is as good as mine. Glad your ok Robbie. It's been awhile mate. Loved the video. And keep CRANKING on, Chris from Missouri

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Chris 😂

[@nickpaine10]

Where are you!! We miss your travels.

[@RobbieCumming]

You shall find out very soon Nick!

[@checkemladstesticularcance6904]

Great video Robbie , we’ve missed you ! Wonder how many miles you’ve actually done since your first video. Good luck with new job

[@RobbieCumming]

Probably about 1,000... Will have to work it out one day!

[@snufkindan]

Hey Robbie, really enjoying your channel! Wondered if the music was yours then found your SoundCloud.. Good stuff man! How are you recording on the boat? Moving on the water soon and want to keep making songs. Keep cranking it!

[@RobbieCumming]

Hey Daniel thanks very much! Recording on the boat is great, acoustics are really nice. I can’t say exactly but I will have to make a video of my process for you at some point. Cheers!

[@snufkindan]

@@RobbieCumming I wanted to suggest it as a little segway vid. Not strictly narrowboat related but it's something you're passionate about and I'm sure many people follow this channel for your personality as much as anything and could be interesting. Anyway, not a producer so.. 😅. Finally got a boat.. wanting to set up a micro studio.. any tips would be greatly appreciated. Hope all's well man!

[@philhaiselden4205]

You're mad as a box of frogs, but im loving your vlogs.. keep it up

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers Phil 🤪

[@tashaimpressions]

Music at 23 seconds sounds familiar? Is it a slightly different version of one of the songs on one of your albums?

[@craigelliott4338]

Oh my god...... I feel like one of those people who've just finished watching game of thrones.... not that I've even seen 1 episode of it..... Anyway, Dude thanks for videos, for me, they are the best ones on KZbin. I'm probably gonna watch them through again. (Recrank them?) If your master plan ever requires a painter, hit me up. I've got 18 years experience and will accept bacon and coffee as payment...and beer obviously.

[@RobbieCumming]

Thank you Craig I’ll beer that in mind 🍻 and funnily enough am “watching” GoT as I type!!

[@craigelliott4338]

😂 how's that! Seriously though, I can turn my hand to any kind of cosmetic repairs or painting, interior or exterior. Would be cool to say "I painted that"

[@paultelegdi2360]

Sometimes I imagine that I'm at the tiller, crisscrossing England at a snails pace. I would upgrade the engine to 40 HP, so I can flex some muscle. But good so, keep on cranking it.

[@CNNBrow127]

Hey, I have a question. With the 14 day mooring rule, how long are you not allowed to return for? I understand that they want you to actually be continuously cruising, but is there a minimum period of time you cannot return for? I get its potentially around 20 miles minimum for distance but is it 14 days for each place you moor and cannot return for a year? 14 days and cannot return for 6 months? Thanks in advance!

[@RobbieCumming]

I can only advise to read the following and interpret in your own way! Oh and don’t listen to what other boaters’ say; there are a lot of myths (the 20 miles minimum for example) going around! canalrivertrust.org.uk/refresh/media/thumbnail/633-guidance-for-boaters-without-a-home-mooring.pdf

[@christopherpeterson1400]

Been wondering where you been

[@paultelegdi2360]

What the puck! I'm 20 minutes from Barrie.

[@cyberi4a]

HE LIVE'S.....now I know how happy Doctor Frankenstein felt.

[@ColinFlowers]

Great video, Nottingham looks well worth a visit. I'm curious to know the age of your boat? It's beautiful and something tells me its pretty old?

[@RobbieCumming]

Colin Flowers thanks Colin it was built in 1981

[@ColinFlowers]

@@RobbieCumming Nice one, thought as much. Me and my gf been looking at boats at various marinas, but im still trying to talk her into it. P.S Colin isn't my real name, but i just love Cauliflowers.

[@RobbieCumming]

😂

[@aNorwegianGuy]

Hello! New viewer here (from Norway) . I've wondered what your work has been so far? Something online that can be combined with boatlife?

[@RobbieCumming]

Hei! And welcome! Yes exactly, pretty much any online job could keep a boater going I think.

[@mudds78]

That’s where my baby come from ! Remember that turning out 😆

[@davidsedlickas8222]

Great work Robbie. Every city in the country probably has drab looking town centre canals. Its the striking feature of Nottingham in your video. Hope your well. Keep safe.

[@Sammonkeyfist]

Notts is a great city

[@boboala1]

See that there lingo at 12:20 or so makes you cool like a naeger. Chicks dig it. So whip out your tender & big teriyaki pork tenderloin and make you some mulawhatos!

[@traceydodd9486]

Fab an fab xx

[@lookintothesky123]

You ever picked up some brass on your boat?

[@lookintothesky123]

Robbie can you give us a dm. I've just been kicked out the Marina for bringing brass on the boat. Out of order.

[@Bammyja]

So they got rid of the showers at Meadow Lane? I always shower there as I pass through. Bah!

[@RobbieCumming]

I couldn’t find the door so I guess so. 8^(

[@altacat9702]

...if you have a new camera WoW the picture is crazy clear/good !!!

[@RobbieCumming]

No still ising the iPhone 8 Plus!! Just filming at the right time of day/using some filters in the edit 8^)

[@stevenmiller5400]

Had I a narrow boat, I wouldn't want to stop at those 2 weak moorings; I'd choose a strong one instead!

[@RobbieCumming]

🤦‍♂️

[@traceydodd9486]

Are you on the huddersfield narrow ?? X

[@RobbieCumming]

Hiya Tracey I can’t say on here but If you can email me or send a private message I can tell you!!

[@traceydodd9486]

@@RobbieCumming if I knew how to 8 would lol help x

[@bigboyalandow]

Looking up where Hooters was, were you Robbie? lol

[@RobbieCumming]

Erm... of course not 😂

[@nealhill3681]

god bless you cockle man