Autumn Equinox on the River Deben at Woodbridge, Suffolk (4K)

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A trip to Suffolk for the Woodbridge Ambient Music Festival and a celebration of the beautiful River Deben. Includes interviews with local people about the history and importance of the Deben, its links to the nearby Sutton Hoo ship burial. Also a walk along the Deben and through this historic town of Woodbridge with its many old timber-framed buildings.
The Woodbridge Ambient Music Festival included performances from Tom Rogerson and friends - Jay Chakravorty & Elegy for Good Dogs' live in the Octagon Room at the Methodist Church, 'Beneath the Surface' - live outside the Longshed with Clara Charlesworth (flute) and Michelle Brace (visuals), VonTrapMix; Helder Rock; Yggdrasil Music; Mbira Mike; Of theNight Sky.Organised by Jan Pulsford.
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[@CHRIS-xm1do]

As a Woodbridge boy I remember when the tide mill had a proper mill pond not the paddling pool they use now. We used to fish there and have loads of fun as school boys.

[@sallyward517]

Great to see Sutton Ho from Woodbridge bank ! All makes sense now!

[@junehawker2364]

My thoughts of Suffolk to walk have materialised My dream to visit Suffolk and walk in the footsteps of my ancestors Many thanks for your care of our beautiful country

[@mothershipstudios4940]

Fabulous - thanks for coming to the beautiful Deben estuary and capturing the day in such a lovely way - Hope to see you again in 2024

[@bookdork]

Ohhh Adnams. My absolute favourite. I just adore Suffolk too

[@PatClark-v3p]

Hello John. I volunteer at The Longshed for Woodbridge Riverside Trust - it's the best! Thank you for visiting our town and for appreciating what a great place Woodbridge is. Please come back again!

[@CaroleMora22]

I love seeing places where Sebald walked, and wrote about.

[@zwerdna35]

Suffolk, Brian Eno...Adnams. What a treat! Loved this one. Thanks John.

[@Slycockney]

Lovely video of a lovely town. You most definitely can't go to Suffolk without sampling the Adnams.

[@guitarbrad]

A very special video. It's all about the rivers.

[@roxysimmons]

Ah Brian. Lovely man.

[@AMcF54]

What a joy to watch this wonderful Woodbridge film, John. You really captured the essence of the place. My partner and I stayed there for a week in August. The river Deben worked its magic, that's for sure. Not-to-mention the wildlife. The magical call of the curlew still singing in our ears.

[@pdxyadayada]

We’ll be there in 2 weeks…just down the street from Simon, who’s father (and he) tan Adnams…I love Suffolk..

[@Fourleafclover9]

Thanks👍🏻

[@leslielutz6140]

What a magical little gem right here John Rogers. No wonder the loss for words.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks so much Leslie

[@davewright4380]

Another delightful video to watch after a busy day. I look forward to buying your new London book😊

[@pdxyadayada]

Thank you…a brilliant presentation..

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

An amazing day ta be sure. FULL OF INTEREST. Thank you John

[@howdymartin6258]

John - what a great surprise. Of course I love your High Wycombe videos as I have worked in Bourne End for over 20 years but to see you in Woodbridge was a true surprise. My father and uncle were born there and I visit when I can - as a matter of fact Mr Eno (Brian's father) was my father's postman. The Deben is a wonderful river and its a shame you cannot walk on the southern bank all the way to Felixstowe which would be wonderful. Another highlight is the Whistle-stop cafe on the station and if you ever wander that way again maybe a video about Bawdsey.... fascinating place. Keep up the good work and stop talking about ADNAMS - you are making me thirsty!

[@gparry42]

Wonderful! Thankyou John,

[@w00df0rd]

(Tuesday Morning Drinking Game - take a shot every time you read: - "Oooh!" - "Ah!" - "What a treat!" - "You are spoiling us!" - "What a liminal palimpsest!" - "What a co-incidence!" - "This was my old stomping ground in the 1920s, I would ride my Brompton to the William Morris factory in Walthamstow Village to design yurts before retiring for an organic 999,999-hopped coffee with Doug, Ed, Mel, Stooz and Egg at the Lord Napier." - [Any criticism of Stratford City])

[@dinleyg]

Lovely piece of "ambience" for a Tuesday morning.....(*_*)

[@MelHayler]

The calm before the coming storm...

[@julieblackstock8650]

My partner and I have both moved from Essex to Suffolk.. We do 'church crawling' and recently went to the church at Bucklesham where Basil Brown was actually born though he lived in Rickinghall when he was at Sutton Hoo. We often walk to Old Felixstowe at the mouth of the Deben and you can get rowed across to Bawdsey

[@TimothyHalkowski]

Excellent - enjoyed learning a bit about Brian Eno's hometown, and the Adnams looked tasty!

[@morriganwitch]

Happy Equinox John and Family xxx

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks Morrigan

[@brianjrichman]

Excellent video... I spent a year (2000 to 2001) living in Woodbridge.

[@TheAlienInterview]

One of my favourite places. I went there with my parents around 14 years ago. We found out a short time later that Griff Rhys Jones' mum lives there (as shown on the TV series "Who Do You Think You Are?").

[@kimbarnetson3297]

In August my husband and I cycled from Cromer back to our home in Colchester, stopping off at places along the way. We spent two days in Woodbridge at The Bull and visited Sutton Hoo as well as exploring Woodbridge itself. What a lovely little town it is. Thanks for this video it was lovely to see it again.

[@michaelzoeller9552]

Wonderful. Used to visit Woodbridge often in my plane-spotting days and later on visits to my parents who settled just up the coast. What a beautiful place.

[@stephenoliver1437]

Never got to Woodbridge were my boss lived as you say John a historical place of interest great vid

[@markriley4665]

Eno’s ’Ambient 4- On Land’ makes reference to his childhood in Suffolk too.

[@stuartshipton5612]

Beautiful film, John. See you at the tap on the 11th.

[@heidismit5261]

My idea of heaven john!

[@janpulsford367]

Thanks for coming to visit John, and this beautiful video which encapsulates so well the 'Spirit of Place" "Spirit of the RIver" and the "Woodbridge Ambient Music Festival" - What a glorious weekend. Come and visit again soon ...

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks so much to you Jan for an amazing day. Already looking forward to next year's festival

[@flamehairdisaster1]

Oh John, my homeland. Thank you for your visit. Makes me even more homesick than usual!

[@moiraruth9090]

Wonderful video John - Thank you

[@richardcurant454]

I do know what you mean about the Sutton Hoo treasure, How they made that with basic tools and in daylight or rush/candle light only, blows me away.

[@4thEyeVision]

Great walk thanks

[@suewhite6612]

What a life you lead John 😁 thanks for taking us along with you

[@ralphwinter6421]

Fantastic film John, cheers mate...

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Cheers Ralph

[@annjuurinen6553]

I have come to deeply appreciate your photographic composition. You show us such beauty. Reminiscent of French Impressionists. Thank you.

[@markstarmer3677]

Never been to Woodbridge. Looks a beautiful idyllic little place. Your video has now inspired the wife myself to book a weekend here next spring / summer. A hidden gem.

[@johntait491]

I did my initial Royal Navy training at HMS Ganges just down the road in 1964. It's certainly a historic and lovely part of the world. 😉

[@marty9011]

That was delightful. Woodbridge looks steeped in history. Great music & loved the river looking silver in the evening light.

[@GeorgeChoy]

what a delightful place.

[@DagenhamGilly]

Adnams Broadside..lovely drop on tap. They sell it in bottles at my local bottlo here in Adelaide, and even though its imported its cheaper than the local craft brews.

[@billiejoemcallisterwaspushed]

Great that you visited Suffolk…… Woodbridge also holds an annual Seafood festival. Tons of history in this neck of the woods, from the unspoiled costal villages of Southwold, Walberswick & Dunwich to lovely old towns of Bures, Lavenham & Hadleigh. Surprisingly Ipswich still retains many old buildings & is also packed full of history. It has the oldest ring of five bells in the world - dating from the 1400’s - at St Lawrence’s church, one of many surviving medieval churches in the town. To my knowledge Brian Eno studied at the Ipswich School of Art in his early years. Hope you enjoyed your visit John. 👍

[@louix6733]

Where are the plein air painters? Those glowing clouds are so picturesque.

[@Mistydazzle]

Loved this escape to the water, ancient ships and music! Thank you!

[@jenniferlevine5406]

What a very beautiful place. The history comes right through so clearly. It's clearly very special. Thank you for taking us along on your latest river adventure!

[@neilboastmbe4428]

The skeleton is Dame Ophelia Bones of Lime Kiln Quay. She has lived in the tree in my garden for several years now. Thank you for featuring her.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

what a wonderful thing Neil - thanks for creating the installation

[@sianwarwick633]

So tranquil, open water to the sea. Thanks for sharing your music interests with us

[@john80c]

Super video John, thank you. Would love to visit the area. Rendlesham UFO site is tempting.

[@richieixtar5849]

After a very stressful 24 hrs I gloomily switched on youtube this morning and found you'd posted this. Thank you ssoo much John, that gentle stroll round such a beautiful town has set me back up to cope with today. Bless you mate.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Sorry to hear about the stress Richie, but so glad the video helped

[@davidwormleighton2839]

What a terrific video John you looked completely in your element mate well done, have a good weekend and stay safe David 👍👍

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks David

[@akwalek]

Hey it was a nice surprise to hear you know Andy Dobson; Haven't chatted with him since around 2001 (We were part of a small music collective) Good to hear he's still creating tunes. Yet another enjoyable video John - Looking forward to the new book.

[@keithdart9254]

Hi John, watched the film last night where you was in Woodbridge and today walked into wetherspoons New Malden Adams broadside £2.66 a pint so I had to have a few .👍

[@markriley4665]

Big fan of ENO. I wrote my undergraduate dissertation on his music. I am going to hear him perform .The Ship’ on the South Bank in October. A lovely video John which prompts me to want to visit Woodbridge.

[@TXMEDRGR]

I love ambient music, but I've been calling it new age. Thank you for educating me on the proper term for this wonderful music.

[@kayuk74]

What a beautiful little town. I love watching your videos John, you have a very calming aura, put that together with the ambient tunes I’m nodding off in my works canteen 😴 Thank you for sharing your knowledge & adventures ✌🏻🧡🌈

[@sharrison3974]

Wonderful film. Thank you.

[@chrisb4504]

Fields of blue - John Utah 😮

[@CthulhuInc]

tuesday night, and i'm just getting to watch this! lovely video, john - i do so enjoy the river walks, thanks!

[@michaelmiller641]

That was lovely, John. Thankyou for that trip. Why can't all places be like Woodbridge?

[@daveconyard8946]

John What A Wonderfull Place Thanks For Sharing Whith Us, Stay Safe

[@williamrobinson7435]

I've never been here, but one lives and learns! One for the list. Nice one John! ⭐👍

[@jamiemorris5177]

Oh I’m off to Woodbridge in 2 weeks So will be definitely watching this tonight once home from work

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Hope you enjoy it Jamie

[@minijames2777]

Wow! Woodbridge looks amazing thanks John for taking us with you.

[@thejchakravorty]

Hi John. . .just catching up on your videos and saw this! Thanks so much for the mention. . .and for coming all the way to Woodbridge for the festival! It's a shame I didn't see you there on the day. Next time we should say hi and maybe grab a pint.

[@harveyward4006]

Watching this in Cronulla Sydney as a storm rolls in , perfect relaxation…keep up the fabulous work John

[@JohnRogersWalks]

What a wonderful image Harvey - I remember those epic Sydney storms

[@TheDigitonal]

Such a delight to see you John, it made my night - surprise barely covers it! I've been coming to Suffolk since I was a child and when the city finally got too much, it was inevitable that I'd be drawn here. Of the Night Sky itself was conceived in a little fisherman's hut on the Blackshore Quay in Southwold in 2015 (with a copy of Sebald on my bedside table no less!) and this region's waters, coastline, history and permanence are in the music's DNA. Your video captures all of the qualities that made me move here and I'm glad it resonated with you as much as it continues to inspire me. Andy.:x

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Amazing Andy - that really made my day and the serendipity of place just makes it perfect. So glad you enjoyed the video

[@malcolmrichardson3881]

Fascinating place, with its tide-mill, which I visited fleetingly, once, on the way to Aldeburgh. Your video shows what I missed and prompts me to return for a perambulation.

[@kyran333]

Thank you, can't wait to do this walk 🎉

[@deepredson]

Absolutely lovely! Barty

[@DaraM73]

My little car is called Brian Eno. Great film, John.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Brilliant

[@luapnosboh7421]

And he blows ya mind 😂

[@robertmaitland09]

Just lovely. Thanks John.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks Robert

[@TheWalnut47]

Excellent. Thank you John for such a delightful video.

[@pulchralutetia]

Great video. Beautiful area. I walked the Suffolk Coast a few years ago and it is fantastic - much nicer than Essex! For a minute I thought Gerry's Suffolk accent was strangely Irish-sounding; turns out he is actually Irish!

[@geoffgeorge3685]

Amazing thanks John. Quite lovely.

[@minkwells8434]

Well that was just a wonderful little tour!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

many thanks - I had such a great day

[@eastendswede8501]

Lovely video

[@Steveoaudioandstuff]

Just back from a trip to Bolton and this looks like a wonderful film to dive into after a long car journey. I'd have had FOMO if it had been sitting there since Sunday 😃. It looks like it's gonna be literally 'wonder'ful.

[@karenbright3737]

Just catching up, so nice to see beautiful Woodbridge on your walk!

[@janhenkins]

Hi John! Thanks again for another corker of a journey. The first of two things I want to mention is the gable on the beautiful Shire hall (timestamp 11:30) and your comment that it is a Flemish gable. It is quite a surprise to see this beautiful example of such a gable. I grew up with such gables in South Africa, where the most well known example of such gables are to be found on the main building of Groot Constantia, South Africa's oldest wine estate. Over there these gables are called the "Cape Dutch" building style, rather beautiful (and a bit pompous too). The second thing I want to mention is that you have my support and nomination for the position of "Auditor-In-Chief for All Things Adnams". Please fly the flag with pride and vigour! 😀

[@Stefano1475]

I find your videos to be very soothing and relaxing yet quite informative and love when you release new content. I can pretty much guarantee that I will have an entertaining and enjoyable experience while watching your content. Thank you for your work

[@JohnRogersWalks]

That’s wonderful to hear Stefano, many thanks

[@EdEditz]

I feel the same :)

[@ashleysgaze]

After a busy week John, this was the perfect way to wind down, and enter into the weekend! Also, a mention of Sebald - pure bliss! ❤

[@ianmaddams9577]

What a musical treat for you John . This place looks magical 👍🏻

[@wibblewabblewoo6249]

Fantastic, I never knew about the ambient music festival so will check it out next year! Loving your new book - great to get it signed - really interesting evening on Fri at Wanstead 😀

[@JohnRogersWalks]

That’s fantastic to hear. Many thanks - means a great deal

[@waitingfortheknock]

Thanks John, perfect timing, something to keep me going and look forward too when I get home after work. I wish I could watch it now though.

[@marcinlorek9714]

Wow What a episode , what a spirit , what a place ….. loved every bit of it :)

[@jacksonmusicman]

John, this is fabulous! 😊 Jan has told me a lot about you. I got to play on the river on the Saturday morning.. Glorious! I look forward to ploughing through all your fantastic videos 👍🏽 thanks!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks so much Jackson - catch you at the festival next year

[@richardsmith8325]

Love this part of the world, have you ever been to Saxmundham I haven't yet but love the name and the station featured in Detectorists was filmed their, maybe you could do a walk featuring filming locations used in the Detectorists.

[@peteking4958]

Visited Framingham a couple of years ago - the village hall was The Detectorists meeting place. We tentatively opened the door to go in but there was a Yoga class or something going on so we had to keep out! Also visited the pub where they used to meet - can't remember its name.

[@MeTheRob]

That was nice. Could have done with more of the music. Maybe you could compile a list of the acts at the festival, so we can check them out. I was was thinking .... I must watch that film .... and I couldn't think of the title, even though I have seen it twice already ..... and then you said it ... The Dig. A poignant treatment of the unearthing of the Sutton Hoo treasures that I can strongly recommend.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

good idea Rob - some of them are on Bandcamp

[@martingibbs1179]

The shire hall supposedly needs a lot of work done and the town council don't want to foot the bill so they have announced plans to turn it over for housing.

[@andeanrider6355]

A great place. Thanks, John.

[@kimrobinson6280]

smashing John 😍

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Kim

[@redjacc7581]

a pint of ADNAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :P Nice one JR

[@martinfry1]

Wonderful film. Thank you. I enjoy all you videos but this was magical. I spent many family holidays on and around the Deben in the ‘70s as a child and this took me straight back to those happy times. Just lovely.

[@jacksmall2221]

Great video John, Woodbridge and the River Deben look beautiful!

[@greghavers821]

nice!! thanks for this John!!!!!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

My pleasure