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[@WanderingRavens]

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[@pipercharms7374]

love cambridge :) If its warm when we go, we always go Punting, someone just takes you around the river and tells you interesting things and interesting history facts about the buildings near the river, its also very relaxing, I definitly reccomend it if you ever go back on a warmer day :D its very strange seeing you both walking around parts of england where I remember me and my family walking :) I don't go often to cambridge, but often enough to be familier with certain parts of it, its a great and pretty place! I'd love to live in cambridge but too expensive for me, ha.

[@johnnybeer3770]

You forgot to mention the Cambridge 5 . YAL,E ?------- kindly leave the pub .

[@thewizeguide9128]

Go to kirkstall abbey... for your daily dose of a exercise :)

[@thewizeguide9128]

Leeds? Go to kirkstall abbey. For erm lockdown exercise. I live in Leeds

[@wyvernmodelrailway]

Walter Snowy was a charity fundraiser in Cambridge.

[@juderowland9346]

It's called the Corpus Clock because its part of Corpus Christie College. The insect on the top is a chronophage AKA "time-eater". I'm from Cambridge 🙃😊

[@kevindoom]

just going to say

[@sniffrat3646]

Is it just me or is Grace starting to sound more British? One of us....one of us...one of us!

[@WanderingRavens]

Is it my accent or vocab that's changing? 😆

[@sniffrat3646]

@@WanderingRavens 7:41..........."and....yah...it's goooot pretty views...." No big deal but I'm good with accents and I pick up on these little things I suppose

[@phillipescott9764]

You will be assimilated 🙂

[@vaudevillian7]

We’re claiming both of you now

[@michaelcole-hamer607]

@@WanderingRavens both lol

[@laurabond154]

The bridge of Sighs is in St. John's college. As a tourist, you can either pay to enter the college when it's open or you can hire a punt and go under the bridge 🙂

[@EASYTIGER10]

It's worth a punt 😁

[@tonys1636]

Just what I was going to say and if feeling brave one could punt oneself, not as easy as it looks as I discovered on the River Isis, yes I know that's in Oxford. Ended up in the drink when pole got stuck in the mud!

[@roundtheloopandback]

Top tip, when punting if close to a bridge and you think you can make the last punt before going under the bridge, you probably can't so coast (or make a decision which to hold on to)

[@oldman848]

Not sure that’s true. The Bridge of sighs is in Venice and was used by people going to their place of execution. Hence “sighs”. I believe there is a similar looking structure in Oxford with the same name alluding to the original in Venice as well as Cambridge.

[@SABrowes]

@@oldman848 Official name is St. John's College New Bridge.

[@MaddenMadDanni]

I am LIVING for Eric's 90's Boyband haircut!

[@currymonster6516]

I think it's official now.. Grace is an English rose 🌹

[@orwellboy1958]

Cambridge, born and raised: Snowy Farr was an amazing, eccentric old guy. He rode around on his bicycle with cats and mice running around on his hat and raised thousands of pounds for charity. He always had time for a chat, a real icon in Cambridge. The statue in the marketplace is in my personal view an abomination. Wikipedia has a page for him and can do him justice better than I can. The bridge of Sighs is in the grounds of St. John's college. Did you see the Mathematical bridge on Silver Street, in my opinion its far more interesting. I'm not sure about the Cross keys, I believe it's either to do with Peterhouse College or its the Papal insignia but I stand to be corrected.

[@WanderingRavens]

Thank you for answering the Snowy Farr question for us! Will read the wiki page :D Unfortunately, the mathematical bridge was closed as well :(

[@orwellboy1958]

@sofia crowe Hi Sofia. Well you are a lot closer than I am. I escaped to the seaside a few years ago but I return occasionally to see family at least I did before the lurgy had us all in lockdown.

[@geraldmcmullon2465]

@@WanderingRavens You can view it from Silver Street. In the market place and around Cambridge are tiny doors. There is even a teleport for mice to get around the city hidden between two red phone kiosks and a No.10 Downing Street tiny door.

[@mtpaley1]

@@geraldmcmullon2465 www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/artist-painting-tiny-doors-cambridge-15714532

[@frislander4299]

The Cross Keys as a symbol in Cambridge are definitely for Peterhouse (because it's the House of St Peter), you find this with many colleges like Sidney Sussex where the only indication that a property is part of the colleges is the crest on the gates and the like.

[@scribbletoons2035]

Grew up in Cambridge, and worked previously as Tourist Information in Cambridge for 3 years: Great to see you visiting my home town! Some fun little factoids not mentioned in the video. The Eagle pub on the other side of the Haunted Bookshop is ACTUALLY haunted. If you go into the courtyard and look up, there is a window open always so the ghost of a little girl can enter and leave without hinderance. They also announced the discovery of DNA there. The church you were sat in front of is called The Round Church. It's Norman built and one of only 4 round churches in the UK. Just down Bene't Street is a church, which is the oldest building in the city (just the spire) - dates back to 1020 - 1050 about. Magdalene street which you walked to, (pronounced "moordlin") dates back to the 1600s. One of the buildings on that street is an old brothel, if you look up you can see some gargoyles on there advertising the buildings original trade in a not very PC friendly way! And finally, the chap who established Harvard university, originally went to Cambridge. Hence why Harvard university is in Cambridge MA. Happy to answer any other questions you may have! It's been a while since I worked there, but my memory of all the bits and bobs isn't too dusty yet!

[@PhilMasters]

Yeah, I always love that Eagle DNA story. Crick and Watson were working in a lab just down the street, and supposedly they came in there one lunchtime and told everyone that they’d just solved the problem. (Which was about as close as you could truthfully come to saying that you’ve found the secret of life.)

[@ligaff3958]

You should try to visit York it’s got a famous Minster also Guy Fawkes came from York but it is a very historic town with lots of Viking history.

[@paulmoore4223]

Welcome to Leeds guys, to be honest, beyond the armouries theres not a huge amount here but were a superb base to get out into the dales. The countryside anywhere outside Leeds is stunning. If you get the chance, jump on a train (post lock down) and see the peace hall in Halifax, i think it's up your street. Otley chevin, Ilkley moor, cow and calf, Brennen rocks, aysgarth falls, Whitby, all great visits. Welcome again

[@saxon-mt5by]

Halifax Piece Hall and Saltaire village both well worth visiting.

[@1990leesayles]

Also not far from York either Good for another old city tour

[@paulmoore4223]

@@1990leesayles thats a good shout

[@1990leesayles]

@@paulmoore4223 or famous seaside towns within an hour or 2

[@AlexRoebuck]

Howarth, home of the Brontë sisters is not far away and is very pretty.

[@Spiritof1955]

If you're now in Leeds you must visit York, it's not too far from Leeds. It's amazing and very old. Also worth visiting is the village of Haworth, home to the literacy Brontë sisters (Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights etc.) and the Keighley and Worth Valley Steam Railway. It's also my neck of the woods. Hope that lockdown-2 doesn't put a dampener on your wanderings.

[@finlaycox8026]

As a Cambridge resident, it's easy to forget sometimes how impressive the city is. It's an absolute joy to see you enjoy this place! I can't speak to the Universities, but Cambridge definately has a better selection of pubs than Oxford, and that's all that matters :)

[@McDonald_Mando]

Oxford vs Cambridge boat race is something that people look forward to. They have a rowing race down the Thames.

[@allenwilliams1306]

UP the Thames!

[@orwellboy1958]

Varsity cricket and rugby are also big events though maybe not as big as the boat race.

[@catherinerobilliard7662]

Hugh Laurie rowed for Cambridge in the 126th Boat Race back in 1980. His team narrowly lost (to Oxford).

[@neuralwarp]

Visit Durham - the town, riverside walks, the gardens, the castle (a college), and the cathedral.

[@murraybuesst]

Yes, please try to go to Durham. It’s wonderful.

[@Alexm0321]

It’s also got all the Oxford and Cambridge rejects at the uni you should really go very historical

[@tonycasey3183]

There are Cross Keys and Crossed Keys pubs and inns throughout the UK. Usually the keys refer to the Keys of St. Peter and some date back to the reformation when places displaying the crossed keys were Catholic friendly. In others, they are heraldic and simply part of a local coat of arms. Cross Keys is something like the 20th most common pub name in the UK, The Red Lion being the most common. There's a few good books about the history and origin of pub names. I have a couple and one by Anthony Poulton-Smith is particularly good.

[@Felix-Sited]

I opened a pub recently called "The Winking Gypsy" I have no need for your ancient tomes.

[@jasonclarke7745]

Whilst you're in Leeds York is definitely worth a trip

[@new_mercury5367]

Definitely one of my favourite places

[@MarcusSheppard]

LOL, "while you're in Leeds, get out of Leeds" 😂

[@pik-ull-deg5970]

Kingston upon Hull ( my hometown, remember the 'cool' accent?! Lol) is only an hour from Leeds! Some nice free museums, Humber bridge, come n try a pattie n mushy peas 😋 Beverly, York, Whitby, Robin hoods bay are nice 🙂

[@gracemarie2941]

Tracy Picker Hull is a nice city, but I'm not sure about the Humber Bridge lol. It's big but not that pretty and it leads to Scunthorpe 🤢 so.... (I'm from Scunny.. 😭😭)

[@pik-ull-deg5970]

@@gracemarie2941 haha! I cant comment on Scunny cos ive never been! The veiw from the bridge is lovely though, specially on a sunny day 😊

[@gracemarie2941]

Tracy Picker don't bother you're not missing anything 😭😂. My dad likes walking across the bridge but he always picks really cold days where the toilets are closed both sides and it's freeeezing 😥

[@pik-ull-deg5970]

@@gracemarie2941 😨

[@frglee]

Both cities are nice to visit, but I like Cambridge more. When I was a student in London decades back, a friend took me around the college he was studying at in Cambridge, founded in 1348, and I was suitably impressed!

[@WanderingRavens]

The history here is honestly breathtaking!

[@ftumschk]

I agree. Oxford is delightful, but Cambridge seems more consistently beautiful.

[@geraldmcmullon2465]

@@WanderingRavens Cambridge University founded after Oxford and because of a murder there. Many claim Cambridge has the better architecture but is the younger of the two cities. In terms of education historically Science went to Cambridge and humanities to Oxford. Until recently entrance to Oxbridge was via their own examinations. Three papers far harder and more advanced than A Level examinations that get most people into a university place.

[@finhow1931]

welcome to leeds this is my home town theres some really great places to visit one place i would recomend visiting for a day out is ilkley which is close by you can catch a train there. it is a beautiful town steeped in history and the moors are great for a walk with bronze aged carvings dotted around all across them and even a stone circle "the twelve apostles".

[@WanderingRavens]

Thanks for the tips!

[@ruthharvey4158]

Cambridge Graduate here! 1) The cricket on top of the Corpus Clock is called the Chronophage (or "time eater"). It's called the Corpus Clock as it sits on the outer walls of Corpus Christi College! 2) The distance from Great Saint Mary's thing is called "Keeping Term". It's not about travelling away from the church, it's about the fact that your place of residence must be within 3 miles (10 miles for grads) of the church, and you must stay there at least 160 (?) nights a year. I believe this was originally in place to stop people basically buying degrees from the uni despite never actually attending, which apparently used to be worryingly common. 3) at around 6:20, you're pointing to St John's College, the pale building in the background is King's :) 4) fun fact! The bridge you're standing on at 7:40 is officially called Garret Hostel Lane bridge, but is known locally as Orgasm Bridge. This is (apparently) because it's such a steep arch, that cycling to the apex can leave you slightly huffing/out of breath, followed by a fantastic freewheel down the other side :)

[@olly5764]

When you get out of lock down, if you are still in the north, go to York, There is an exibition about the Vikings called the Jorvik exibition, the National Railway museum, which is bothnimpressive and huge (And home to the worlds fastest steam locomotive) and York Minster, which suffered a Terrible fire in the 1980s, or you can just walk around the Shamblesand enjoy the architecture.

[@meachpatel2414]

I’m so happy that you released a video today I’ve been waiting for so long! Cambridge is a beautiful city. I’m also happy because I subscribed the other day and I’m the first to comment! 😍

[@WanderingRavens]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!! And welcome to the channel! :D

[@tommillington6730]

You should react to british TV and Try the British crisp types and flavours

[@WanderingRavens]

Good idea! Thank you!

[@chelseagibson9761]

One of the bridges along the river Cam is called the Mathematical Bridge and it was built in the 1700's without the use of bolts or anything like that. It was later deconstructed because people from the Universities wanted to see how such a bridge could be built. However when they tried to put the bridge back up again they were unable to do it without the use of bolts and things.

[@adrian19831983]

I thought you guys had also come to York, which is more northern than Leeds. Leeds: Walks along the River Aire and the canals. Trinity Leeds Shopping Centre will be open and the streets around it are quite traditional, you can see the Corn Exchange probably only from the outside and if you are brave enough, you can take the train or a taxi to York and walk the roman and medieval walls, see the city and the Minster, the Shambles and have the best souvlaki of your life.

[@thescentiest7897]

My hometown is only 3 miles from Warwick and now I live near and work in Cambridge - two of my most favourite places in the country and I’m so glad you got to experience them.

[@DrSkeff]

Welcome to Yorkshire my friends. Sorry that you cannot get out. When you can I would recommend York and also Castle Howard is quite close to where you are now. Stay safe from a Tyke.

[@wonderland1985]

Cambridge was where the rules of association football were first written in 1863. As Americans it’s the game you are likely to call soccer ball.

[@PhilMasters]

Cambridge likes to say that, but actually the Cambridge Rules were just an important predecessor of what later became Association Football. Now, being able to point to the building where the word “scientist” was invented...

[@Yahatacooky]

Rhubarb Triangle is somewhere you could visit. West Yorkshire once produced 90% of the world's winter forced rhubarb from the forcing sheds that were common across the fields there.

[@davonuk1]

When you come out of lockdown, perhaps travel a little further North and visit the city of York. It was known as Jorvik, in Viking times so you will see a great deal of history associated with the area.

[@bobbod8069]

And Eboracum in Roman times.

[@WeSmiths]

Surprised that those mentioning Leeds have only been promoting surrounding areas - all good of course, but while you are in Leeds please make sure you visit or at least see the many arcades, the fabulous indoor market, the town hall and the Corn Exchange. Also enjoy the large pedestrianised areas from City Square to the Headrow.

[@multiturnbull]

You need to visit York or Durham both very charming and beautiful old cities amazing architecture and full of historical sites!

[@hectorthorverton4920]

Corpus Clock. I don't think the name has anything to do with the insect (whose presence may be a joke revolving around entomology). More likely is a link with Corpus Christ College, which is close by, and who may (I'm guessing) own the building.

[@WanderingRavens]

Oh! Okay, thank you!

[@charlottehardy822]

It is named after the college and the grasshopper is to represent the grasshopper escapement which is part of the mechanism.

[@sequri]

According to the Corpus Christi College website it was invented, designed and gifted to the college by Dr. John C Taylor, having been constructed by local engineering firm Huxley Bertram. It was inaugurated in 2008. The ‘monster’ atop the clock is known as the Chronophage (time-eater) devouring each minute as it passes with a snap of its jaws. It evolves out of a grasshopper, a term used by the famous eighteenth-century horologist John Harrison to describe his invention of an escapement.

[@tcroft2165]

@@charlottehardy822 grasshopper escapement

[@charlottehardy822]

@@tcroft2165 you are correct, I didn’t notice the typo. Thanks

[@Bowdon]

I'm a northern Englishman and I've never been to either Cambridge or Oxford, so I'm getting to see those places thanks to you guys! :) In Leeds a good place to visit would have been the Royal Armouries Museum. But I'm not sure what its like for opening times in the current situation.

[@ds13190]

Hey I live in Cambridge and my grandad gold plated the golden clock you looked at. Nice video!

[@jumpferjoy1st]

You can easily get to the Oxford "Bridge of Sighs" as it runs over a road and is near the outstanding Bodleian and the Radcliffe buildings. There are three famous "Bridge of Sighs" in Oxford, Cambridge and Venice. The Venice bridge was erected in 1600, Cambridge 1827 and Oxford 1913.

[@sandtable8091]

Cross keys are found in garrison towns. Usually next to the barracks....or where the barracks once were.

[@jakew7982]

I'm Cambridge born and bred, and I haven't been back to visit for at least 3 years now, so it's great to be able to watch this video!

[@millie-janeadcock6838]

Cambridge really is a beautiful city. I moved here three years ago for university and I love walking around and looking at all the colleges. I love it so much I've moved here permanently now!

[@MetalSamurai99]

Leeds! It’s a shame everything is closed for the next few weeks. There are still some great outdoor things you can see - the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey (close to me), Temple Newsam (big stately home with gardens designed by “Capability” Brown), Kirkgate Market (largest covered market in Europe), Leeds Liverpool Canal (walking along the towpath is a great way to see the place, I like to do that every few days), the Civic Hall and Millennium Square, the Town Hall with the lions on the steps, the Parkinson Building at Leeds University. Right now if you go to the Merrion Centre in the centre of town there’s a display of incredible machines by Rowland Emett, some of which were used in the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The flying machine used to be on permanent display here in a glass case and would wake up and move every hour. They’re all set to do that now. 6 are upstairs on the balcony. You can walk past, but can’t go in the Leeds Library, which is the oldest subscription library and an architectural treasure. There’s Lotherton Hall, Roundhay Park, so many museums and galleries that are shut just now.

[@thecads7443]

While you are in Leeds the Royal Armouries are a good place to visit. I have worked there and personally found it interesting. I don't know how it is now, because of lockdown but maybe worth a check

[@WanderingRavens]

Thanks for the recommendation!!

[@patcharinbaynham9681]

@@WanderingRavens Closed until 2 December - Date lock down is due to end. As a bona-fide yorkshire native (if you are still here then) it is free, but Leeds has a compact centre with sprawling suburbs - for your allowed exercise Roundhay Park should be adequate. You are allowed out for work essential shopping ie food etc anything medical and exercise (no restriction on times or amount) but a lot of businesses, entertainment venues and shops have had to close for this period as they have been mandated non essential

[@dannydanny2407]

You might enjoy looking at the town hall and the sandstone lions that have 'melted away' over the years. A shame the Royal Armouries are closed but if they open again you should definitely pay a visit. Try some of the arcades - Victoria, County, Grand etc (they are little shopping areas in enclosed 'alleys') that's the best way to describe them. But again they may be closed now :(

[@Paul-hl8yg]

Royal Ermine is talking about Leeds!

[@dragonmac1234]

Thanks for an interesting video, it's taking my mind off the current UK lockdown and it's my birthday today :)

[@WanderingRavens]

So glad you enjoyed it! And a very happy birthday from Grace and I! :D

[@dragonmac1234]

@@WanderingRavens Thanks, that's appreciated. I can't do more than look out of my window today, but at least I can hope 2021 will be better.

[@macred]

So, have you just been visiting in England? There's a lot more to Britain than just England. If you get a chance, visit the Mumbles and Gower in Wales and anywhere in the Highlands of Scotland. However for the best clean air visit the Hebrides. Guaranteed to relax you so much that you will potentially fall asleep where you sit ( or in my case, drop off to sleep on the harbour wall in Castlebay, Barra). Loved the airport. Beautiful beach for a runway.

[@kruandrew8930]

Oh no way! I used to study at Leeds Uni back in the day. Great night life (preCovid). The city has quite the Victorian industrial past. I'd recommend, if you can, getting out of the city during lockdown and walking round the Yorkshire Dales. (wear layers! and take tea!)

[@WanderingRavens]

Thanks for the recommendation!! We'll try to do that!

[@edgar6532]

WELCOME TO LEEDS ! It's an industrial city, so not much eye - candy. Historcally known for textiles. The raw wool travelled via the Leeds - Liverpool canal and was turned into cloth in the 'dark, Satanic mills'. It is, however, a great jumping - off point to see some stunning scenery.

[@BlameThande]

I was a a student at Cambridge in the mid-2000s when they set up the Corpus Clock. The name is because it's at Corpus Christi College (i.e. Body of Christ in Latin), nothing to do with the beast on top, which is called a Chronophage or "Eater of Time" to signify students procrastinating or something (I think that last part may have just been a joke).

[@shaunbyrne9037]

Whilst in that lovely part of the world definitely look at York , Harrogate , Whitby ( look out for Dracula 😉 ) and the stunning Yorkshire Dale's National Park . In and around the ares of Masham , Richmond, Middleham and Aysgarth . So much to see 🙂 .

[@samuelpooley111]

Welcome to Leeds from a fan and resident of the city. It's difficult to see much during lockdown. Leeds has a lot of industrial history. York would be a great place to visit and also th countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire coast.

[@susanashcroft2674]

Thanks for sharing your mini tour of Cambridge and all the historical facts too. I bet it was good to meet up with some friends too. There is the famous Oxford/ Cambridge boat race held on the Thames each year . Good to hear you explained the timeline between your filming of your visit to Cambridge which was in tier one at that moment in time and now being in Leeds and lock down. Welcome up north ravens! I hope that you can manage to stay up north for a while and get to explore the beautiful countryside (in your hour of exercise entitled in these measures). Take care and keep safe, we will do our best to continue to make you feel welcome and thanks for brightening our days too.

[@louiswarde-jones2435]

If you're in Leeds you should definitely go to city if York if you can to see a rickety old alley (that was actually used in the Harry Potter films for diagon alley) called the Shambles. The York Minster is also beautiful but I don't think it would be open

[@laurasharp6914]

If you want to visit somewhere really cool and REALLY old, you should go up north to Hadrian’s wall. It comes from the Roman age.

[@PhilMasters]

Or see Portchester Castle outside Portsmouth; a Roman fortress with a medieval castle inside it. You look at the castle, realise that it’s 500 years old - and then look round at the surrounding walls, and remember that they’re three times as old as that.

[@meemurthelemur4811]

I am such a huge fan of Susanna Gregory's medieval mystery series set in Cambridge! I've looked all over for any walk through videos that could give me more perspective about the area and the town. This is brilliant! Thank you!

[@neuralwarp]

Leeds is pretty urban. You should visit all the areas nearby: York, Scarborough, Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay, the Moors, the Dales, the Wolds. Black Sheep Brewery. North York Moors Steam Railway (expensive). Gyrocopter lessons. Wildlife and bird parks. Helmsley. The White Horse and Sutton Bank.

[@DruncanUK]

Since you’re already heading north you really should continue on and experience the great hospitality of Scotland. A drive through the highlands will amaze you with the scenery.

[@WanderingRavens]

We'd love to get up there!

[@isaacmartinez6904]

Love seeing England's landmarks. Amazing video Wandering Ravens and great special guests

[@tallthinkev]

Cafe Fitzbillies? Great St Mary's, not just St Mary's. Little St Mary's is on Trumpington St. That Snowy statue was not wanted and most want it removed, another case of an artist having no idea. Trying to get Grace something to eat while sitting in the grounds of the Round Church (Church of the Holy Sepulchre) and not mentioning it? All the nice little shops? Locals don't go to those places, just somewhere for tourists to get ripped off. If the is to be a next time in Cambridge get someone from Cambridge to show you around. I'll do it for beer!!

[@JasonCliftJones]

The can put the red lion back into the Lion Yard whilst they're at it please! :)

[@britbazza3568]

Bridge of sighs is on the University Backs which is the river Cam that runs past the private areas of the University colleges and can only be accessed by going through the University I think it's St Johns College or you can hire a punt to float underneath it

[@TheSwithy]

Hi you need to visit York one of the most beautiful historical cities in the UK Lincoln & Durham are also quite nice, usually Lincoln Christmas market is one of the best Chrismas markets but it's cancelled this year.

[@johnnybeer3770]

The insect on the clock represents the grasshopper escarpment.

[@jacketrussell]

*escapement 😉

[@Aberbrothock1]

You'll love the yorkshire accent.

[@allenwilliams1306]

Them boogers i'Leeds talk posh!

[@jonathanfinan722]

Which one?

[@roundtheloopandback]

Loving cambridge, my old home :) 1) The corpus clock wasn't there when I left (2003) it was placed in 2008. It's an amazing thing 2) "lter "Snowy" Farr MBE was a British charity fundraiser who mostly operated in the streets of Cambridge, England. Over several decades Farr collected many thousands of pounds for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. In recognition of his efforts, he received an MBE in November 1995" 3) I don't know about the rest of Yorkshire but I believe the cross-keys refers to a coat of arms of the bishop of york (certainly does in Leeds) and there are a ton of pubs/streets named cross-keys. 4) Oxford punt from the wrong side of the boat, Oxford is ranked 5th in the world and Cambridge 7th in terms of the university (this changes), I prefer Cambridge but I used to live there, my brother lived in oxford and loved it. For me its not just about universities as I did not attend university at an Oxbridge college. But I did live there and loved it. In fact if I were to move back south Cambridge would be top of my list, but property is pricy. 5) So looking forward to you doing leeds because I moved from Cambridge to Leeds and I'm still here :) In leeds city centre there are a few things to see, Leeds Corn Exchange, Leeds Market, Such a shame the royal armouries is shut :( , Check to see if Thackray Medical museum is open (maybe not), Its a shame because in and around leeds there is normally so much to do/see and do.

[@andyr.6126]

If you're able to travel try Hardcastle Craggs, Fountains Abbey, Ingleton Waterfalls, West Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and Harrogate.

[@abbyhuntley3171]

Those buns and that coffee look so good!

[@WanderingRavens]

They were! 😆

[@hectorthorverton4920]

You'll quite often find Chelsea Buns, but the Fitzbillies ones are stickier and have much more cinnamon.

[@ellrbrown]

Went to Cambridge last year while in East Anglia. The Fitzwilliam Museum was nice. Saw the Mathematical Bridge over the River Cam from the Silver Street Bridge. Just a wooden bridge with a canopy. Apparently dated to 1749 at Queens' College.

[@SairyFairy]

If you're thinking about visiting the North East of England (which you should because it gets overlooked a lot) we have a lot of great historical places you can visit! There's Durham city which is really pretty, Beamish Museum which is an open air museum showing life of the early 1800s-1940s and if you can travel Cragside House in Northumberland is well worth a visit!

[@ianhodgson221]

Given the talk about grasshopper escapements, invented by Yorkshireman John Harrison (of Longitude fame), you can see one of his works in Leeds City Museum , another at Nostell Priory, near Wakefield, and a third at Brockelsbury Park, Lincolnshire, all of which are made out of the woods oak and lingum vitae.

[@victorromeo2238]

Hi guys great video. Canterbury in lockdown is lovely no tourist's I can walk about the city it's so peaceful . stay safe.......

[@petebeno08]

Come to York when you can

[@abbyhuntley3171]

What are your lockdown plans? I’m so glad you’ve found somewhere nice to stay ❤️

[@nelsonkaiowa4347]

Yay, walking tour! Glad you got a new place to stay. Hi to Jess and Will.

[@WanderingRavens]

It was fun to finally get out again! We honestly haven't been out since the Warwick video, so it felt great to explore a new place!

[@andrewknowlesbaker3666]

Greetings on this auspicious day. So pleased you got lots of accurate feedback on your explanations. I guide in Cambridge (and Oxford). The Corpus clock is named after the

[@bevausterfield431]

I think my comment disappeared! Welcome to Leeds. Big industrial background, so heavy on the Victorian architecture. Shame about lockdown, as it has a great pub, restaurant and theatre culture. I would echo what someone else said, take the opportunity to go walking. In the city you have the corn exchange and all the victorian arcades. Further out you get Kirkstall Abbey, Harewood House, Temple Newsam. South of Leeds there is the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, which is still open, but you have to book. You can also take a walk along the canal to see the area's industrial history better. And the countryside is just gorgeous (but I'm biased!)

[@Vulcanwoman]

I like the music you use for the outros of your videos. Where did you get those tracks?

[@Oddballkane]

You should come to Durham. See the cathedral and the castle, the river running through it.

[@cursedspider]

it’s interesting to see them point out stuff that i’d never really noticed before because i’m so used to the city

[@jamespasifull3424]

There's a great folk-music festival, every summer (normally!) at Cherry Hinton, in Cambridge. It draws huge names from the music industry, like Mark Knopfler, of Dire Straits, & Bill Wyman, of The Rolling Stones! 🎤🎸🎹🎶🎻🎺

[@PhilMasters]

Sadly not last year...

[@pabmusic1]

The crossed keys symbol is pretty old and represented the keys to heaven, held by St. Peter. So the symbol is often found where there is a connexion with St. Peter (a church, an area of a town, etc.). For instance, the city of York uses it a lot - the cathedral is the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York, and there's a whole area inside the walls calle St. Peter's Liberty, where the Dean of York was in charge in medieval times.

[@eleanorlyndon865]

On a completely different note, I have always supported Cambridge in the Oxford/Cambridge Boat Race, and I distinctly remember my primary school dong a race for charity where they had 2 boats representing them and we had to put coppers down. The one with the longest line was the winner.

[@Yahatacooky]

What part of Leeds are you in? Kirkstall Abbey is NW of Leeds city centre.

[@HuntsChris]

Cross keys - supposed to represent St Peter, a place named cross keys, like a pub, will most likely be located near a church (existing or ex), other example is the Eagle pub (near the corpus clock), which is near an old church too (St John’s)

[@GenialHarryGrout]

If you get the opportunity while in the Leeds area, take a trip to Mother Shipton's cave, if it is open, which is actually in Knaresborough, about 18 miles away. Harrogate is also worth a visit

[@heatherleutscherwarren9459]

Lived and worked in Cambridge most of my life. It’s a beautiful City. Hire a punt and you can go under Bridge of Sighs and Mathematical Bridge and travel along the Backs. Snowy Farr raised a huge amount for Charity and always had a cat and mouse with him. He was as colourful as his statue.

[@suppleberry3863]

From Leeds make sure you go to Harrogate and Knaresborough once lockdown is over, as well as York obviously. The national parks of the Dales and North Yorkshire moors are beautiful (but can be bleak in winter).

[@glenwestwood3683]

as a person from Leeds i would sagest the Royal armouries when lock down is over, or Kirkstall Abbey

[@jonathanfinan722]

Suggest. Good grief, the number of natives who can’t use their own language in the comments here is truly disturbing. I suppose that’s Leeds all over.

[@upthebass3053]

You should go to Lincolnshire and yorkshire

[@geraldmcmullon2465]

I prefer Lincoln Cathedral to York's but it is a close call.

[@Paul-hl8yg]

@@geraldmcmullon2465 Lincoln cathedral's spire, was once the tallest manmade structure in the world! Before that, it was the Great pyramid in Egypt!

[@karenroscoe2666]

So sorry you are in Lockdown if you get the chance while in the WONDERFUL and friendly NORTH OF ENGLAND visit York, in Yorkshire Chester in Cheshire , Blackpool to see the Fabulous BLACKPOOL TOWER in the Stunning Seaside resort of Blackpool Lancashire. and Manchester Lancashire. So wish, you will be able to enjoy yourselves Thankyou for sharing your videos. Take Care of yourselves.

[@fleurdumal88]

You're genuine marvel and curiosity for another culture is great to watch. I really like what you're doing and the fact that you're style of travel is real and common. Everyone can relate! However been European and Italian specifically it always make me smile how you find fascinating to see so many old buildings when for us, most of the time, they're just buildings. You should come to continental Europe or down to Italy, you'll love it! Thanks for your work and stay safe 😊✌🏻

[@tobeytransport2802]

You can go out for walks and go to parks. Go out grab a picnic from Tesco or wherever and go on a long walk, I did it with my mum the other day and really enjoyed it!

[@kevindoom]

hey did you go to Cambridge observatory its really old and still in use

[@AndreaBahen]

Yay! You guys are in Leeds now! That's brilliant! Great choice! It's one of my favourite cities in England! 💛 There are some really nice parks around the city and some lovely towns nearby 😄 Looking forward to watching your future videos!

[@ElleBrown]

Lovely to se you wandering around my town! hope you enjoyed :)

[@graemehossack7401]

Oxford is the older institution with Cambridge as the younger upstart after an disagreement. The rivalry has never stopped.

[@terben7339]

Cross Keys => Keys of Heaven => St Peter => The Church of St Peter without Trumpington Gate is next to Peterhouse, which is a college in Cambridge.

[@shakysenior]

Great video. In the summer try to have tea at The Orchard Tea Rooms attached to Grantchester Manor. Lots of history and quintessentially English.

[@trevorarnold5410]

While based in Leeds may I recommend a visit to Kirkstall Abbey, Skipton castle, the village of Saltaire, Ilkley Moor, Haworth, Halifax Piece Hall, Otley, and definitely York. All are within 1 hours travelling time, of Leeds bus or train station.

[@omegadeep1]

I'm about 1 hour from Cambridge and visit often. In normal times there is always a lot going on in the city.It's also a centre of scientific excellence with a fantastic hospital, research centres, and a bit of a Silicon Valley . All this make property very expensive. A new small two bed flat in the newer more modern part of the city near Addenbrooke's is likely to set you back £500, 000.

[@zoeadams2635]

The only thing I can think of with the crossed keys is the symbol of 'Le clefs d'or" (pronounced lay clay door) which is a symbol of prestigious and renowned hospitality, notably concierge. If you achieve that status you get lapel pins which are two crossed golden keys.

[@thingimabob0]

Also that wasn’t King’s college that you were looking for, you were walking past Trinity and St. John’s and then got a nice shot of St. John’s chapel :)

[@VirtualToursTravel]

How lovely this place is! This is so educational and fun! Thank you so much for sharing this video! :)

[@WanderingRavens]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gordonhayward4409]

Awesome you are in Leeds. Go visit as part of your lockdown exercise, Bolton Abbey and The Strid, don't try and jump it though!.