OSWESTRY Clothes Shopping: James Becomes a Fashion Icon

[@Clarebrya_n]

Wow. That poem . .. never heard of him before .. every school kid should hear that poem and learn .. ❤

[@bythecurb]

His is a tragic story. He was killed just one week before the war ended. Can't remember if I mentioned that

[@stuart4024]

My grandad who was 55 at the time was killed 2 weeks before the end of the first world war , it was a bit of a lottery who came back ,sad but true..We owe them everything !

[@El-Tel63-Terry.]

The van singing ! Brilliant, there's not much that cheers me up these days... that certainly did ! 🙂👍🏻

[@extrawide2]

Part of the charm of your channel is how Helen describes interesting facts in a dramatic fashion. Even finding a pub is an opportunity to be surprised in a dramatic way !!

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

Your videos remind me of what it's like to be part of a couple. Something I have not experienced in the last 20 years. I love to watch couples and families enjoying life, but don't feel sorry for me. I am happy and content in my single life. You two lovebirds enjoy your adventures, and let's have a bit of cheeky snogging now and again. ilona

[@bythecurb]

Haha that's ilona. More snogging in future 😂😉

[@TimK2646]

Thank you for taking me on another incredible journey. That was a WW1 hero

[@qlight2008]

Great video as always! I complained to my Dad when the 1/2p went up to a 1p. He told me not to complain about it to him and suggested I write a letter to Margaret Thatcher instead, so I did! I got a reply from 10 Downing Street telling me that The Prime Minister thanks me for my letter. The sweets still remained 1p but I tried for all children my age.

[@bythecurb]

Wow!!!! That is such an amazing story! Fantastic 🤩

[@deborahr2236]

I was obsessed with that poem when I was in high school in the early 80s and have never forgotten it, still makes me very emotional, boys forced to be men way before their time, real heroes ❤ love your vlogs 👍🏻

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 😊

[@elizabethcotton4659]

Come back! Stay here which is spooky enough, then we will get you to stay at My Most Haunted Hotel x

[@jackielowe7377]

Ah James, I knew you had depth. Good on you for reading Wilfred Owen.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 😊

[@janw1746]

Hi Helen and James..another nice restaurant I would recommend in Chester is La Fattoria..it's on Lower Bridge st..it's the place to celebrate..the staff rattle pan lids etc for special occasions and sing to you..😯🤣x..you walked past it on your way back to your van..😉

[@dollydimple-ek3ex]

Aye up...Helens twin again,in the market red outfit...she's setting trends.🤣 Cannot beat 80s music...love it 👌

[@cabovermike]

Ive seen her/him around town and the jury’s out,.!?….

[@sandradowling4605]

Wilfred Owen..one of my fav' poets. Thank you for reading his amazing, thought prevoking poem.

[@gunder3]

Helen always looks like she is on a mission 😂😂

[@teresestarkey7914]

Thanks for the poem, I had never heard it before. Thanks to all who fought for us they will never be forgotten. The singsong was hilarious well done both. X

[@duncancameron9734]

I remember at school we learned "Futility" by Wilfred Owen. It's still in my head 50 years later.😪

[@seanoakes569]

lol at James…. I knew exactly what you meant when you said (under your breath!) “ooh goodness me!” at 06:04 … it really did make me chuckle! My actual words were… “Struth!’… She was TALL!!!” Once again Helen, you looked amazing in you recently purchased Hat… it really does suit you. Keep these amazing Vlogs coming guys - and if I don’t write to you before you go to the coast with your daughter - I just want to wish you a truly fantastic time together… I’ll see thee!

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@SeanRidley-g7z]

To hear that poem breaks my heart. So many gave their life for this country but we are giving it away day by day. Great videos. Thanks.

[@deedahinkent]

💯% true

[@aslandama]

I was really gasping while Helen had your pint. I was in tears at Dulce Et Decorum Est.

[@BurhanOkul]

When James walked out of the charity shop with that jacket on I thought Compo. Especially with his Yorkshire accent! Keep up the good work 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ufoman4468]

Heyup James n Helen . Wilfred Owen one of the old Tommies along with Tommy Atkins of course . Good day out with you today . Keep em coming. 5stars . Cya . .

[@bigdave6246]

Love how posh that bloke is ,Helen is lovely.great video

[@bythecurb]

Thank you

[@tracybush8115]

The poem brought me to tears. So many youth today have no respect for anyone or a glimmer of understanding regards the plight of past and present soldiers. Perhaps your video will change some young viewers' perspective on this situation. Thank you for showing emotion - I think it's important. Jacket looks smart.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you

[@helenreasbeck1348]

Loved the jacket very dapper 😍 bargain buy and you reciting the poem was very very moving, kids these days are too entitled and don’t know what hardship was in those days 😞 Helens taste in music sounds like my Spotify playlist 😂

[@LindaDent-yx7ez]

Really enjoyed it ❤ loved the van karaoke 😂 love you two xxxxxxx

[@AntheaBrudenell-cl7zr]

Only me again James and Helen. At 78 years of age myself you are both re educating me. I have ordered my Marcus Auralius book from the Library and I have just listened to your "Owen" poem which I found very touching. Thank you.

[@always.wondering.wandering]

Great poem, I could understand after the read why you admire Wilfred Owen. And then, music, great duet you two, looked like so much fun. Great find with the jacket, you look quite dapper and Helen was looking quite chic in her's. What a lovely end to your week together. Good company, lovely sights and delicious foods. I will look forward to your next, most likely solo adventure. Take care now.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, got another joint one coming on Sunday which is quite different as we stayed in a hotel, now I'm back on the road alone again.

[@kaikito7662]

My old primary school was directly connected to Craiglockhart hospital where Wilfred and Siegfried Sassoon were sent.

[@derryshore5586]

OMG that poem brought tears to my eyes. The kids today have no idea,they are spoiled little darlings. Can you imagine them having to go to war? I love your videos. Entertaining, educational,humorous. You are both so natural. Best van living on KZbin...from Bridlington hugsxx

[@cultfiction3865]

Would todays kids really want to fight for this country though when it has done so little for them? Cost of living, property ownership a distant dream etc. High rents, low wages. Back in the world wars the government weren’t only in it for themselves

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, youth of today wouldn't be able to cope if the WiFi went down!! (well some of them)

[@ColinOBear]

But who spoiled them (if indeed they are - I wouldn't want their shut-in lives)? It was their parents and their parents did the same and on and on. People died fighting fascism so that they're children and children's children could be free. Criticising them for living without fear and with confidence seems unfair but we all do it from time to time of course. Bad behaviour by some has always been with us but in the UK at least we're all lucky that most of us alive now have not had to go to war to defend the freedoms we have been lucky to take for granted. Sorry - didn't mean to go on there!! 😕

[@lindashepherd-denny7113]

Great video, beautiful poem , 2 brilliant people ❤❤

[@kujouk]

I went to Oswestry once to buy a bike, that was it, never went around it . I agree, that spoons is a bit 60s type building. Excellent poem as well. As Helen said, boys went to war at that time, my granddad signed up at 14 and went, luckly he made it back then went back in 1939 and survived the Lancastria sinking.

[@tonyflanagan5682]

Very sad story about Wilfred. Who of us these days would unselfishly die for one’s country, probably not many when you consider the unjust conflicts we get involved in these days. Well done for reading the poem, moving indeed 👍

[@LisaJust-lv9ed]

Thanks for the poem ,you read it beautifully , you can’t imagine what those lads went through .

[@markfalshaw-gv9im]

A LOVLY POEM READ BEAUTIFULY WELL DONE MATE YOU DESERVE A BEVI 😊

[@JayneWright-rb1st]

Hello from New Zealand Helen and James, been here for 22 yrs ,,, but a Brit and proud of it.

[@alanjf_bradenton_fl]

Hello from Florida, been here for 20 years but a Brit and proud of it too.

[@deanmacartney7111]

Well done son reading poem could hear your emotions 👏 👍🏽

[@michellehanley1432]

You guys really cheer me up such a lovely couple van karaoke was hilarious 😂

[@KevanMoss]

Your recital of the poem was very moving and you read it with true passion and meaning well done James

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@ianpaterson7752]

Next time you're in Chester... Free and quiet parking in River Lane next to the cemetery. Amazing food at Chez Jules (lunchtime offer). If you like old pubs try The Boot Inn (up on the rows) You won't be disappointed.

[@elizabethdunn2992]

Fabulous video as always. Loved the singing n the van! Very moving poem by Wilfred Owen. He was educated in Birkenhead & lived in Tranmere where I live. ❤

[@jasonwelsh5986]

James as always Brilliant keep up the good content. 👍👍👍

[@rachelshonahague5718]

Such a Powerful poem you two.. made the hairs on my arms stand up.🙂🫡

[@dawnbarlow2002]

Just want to say thank you for reading that poem, I’d never heard it, and well it’s a beautiful piece of writing, and as they say, it proper hit me in the smalls…

[@connieh6136]

Fab vlog ! Helens outfit looks great ,she always walks with her head down 😊that poem is so deep and haunting very well written 💛

[@SusanTurner-yo9lf]

Another great vlog, loving all these towns and the history, very moving poem, both my grandmothers lost a brother in the battle of the Somme, one 19 and the other 23. That Wetherspoons was a shocker, they are normally nice old buildings repurposed. Loved the singalong, doesn't get better than ghe 80,s 😊

[@bythecurb]

So many young lives were lost. Such a terrible waste.

[@keithmclaren1766]

just lovely,and i remember the Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon lessons in English class back in the day,war was horrendous,but was brought to life by these wonderful poets,RIP all that fought for our freedoms

[@P_owie]

It's good to see you've got a good appetite. It looked bloody lovely.

[@Zephyrines]

That jacket really suits you James, maybe adopting the attire of Alfred Wainwright would add a certain sartorial elegance to your hill walking 😄 There is something very British and stoic about Tweeds in all weathers. Really enjoyed this trip thank you, all the best to you both, David x

[@bythecurb]

Thank you David, I think I can pull that off now I'm getting older 😊

[@karoop01]

as you read that poem, I'm covered in goose bumps.... really moving

[@ColinHall-tr2lz]

Love watching your trips you are such a nice couple can’t wait for the next one, if you visit Chester again a walk round the walls is well worth it

[@peacepoppy3809]

Thank you so much for reading the poem🎉 I am so grateful to here a northern man appreciate that loss of our brothers xx❤

[@davidpendry7731]

Loved this post and part of the country. With you both gaining so much knowledge of places visited and often stayed in for a few days you would make excellent tour guides Maybe a venture for you. Both in later years running your own business 😀 My Late Uncle and Aunt managed many pubs after my uncles musical career had finished One was The Hart and Trumpet 3 miles fromOswestry in the late sixties/early seventies The Steam train ran once a day and all the glasses in the bar would rattle as it passed . The pub Hart and Trumpet “opened around 1880 and closed in 2012. Many guests reported disturbances when they stayed over and referred to seeing a woman’s figure in the hallway A woman had been murdered there pre ww 2 I too remembered that beautiful poem too from schooldays❤

[@iforwilliams2509]

Oswestry is Croesoswallt in Welsh. When wandering around historical towns its worth having a look at streetnames as they raise awareness of some history.

[@Monteeso]

Beautiful .. a lovely respect to a brave soldier , my father was an active conscripted soldier in Angola from 1962 -65 fighting for the Portuguese army to liberate Portuguese settlers who where being killed there. He was a 22 year old man at the time , the pain & loss on both sides .. I can only imagine, my dad doesn’t talk about it i ask him and he does engage with me but I’m respectful to him what I ask him .. love you dad .. & thanks James for the ultimate respect you gave.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you

[@kezzacollinson621]

I have really enjoyed this trip….the history, info, pubs visited has been great. Thanks guys! Nice blazer by the way, and yes……grosse looking Wetherspoons and didn’t do with the rest of the town😮 OMG….what a k**b that guy was……too many about these days unfortunately 😢 Loved the poem ❤

[@leeyoung9469]

And the officer class and the Royals’ one and all received and still receive chests fulls of shiny medals whilst the brave poor soldiering class received dull head stones. I served in the Royal Horse Artillery back in the 70s by the way. Great vlog as always xx

[@bythecurb]

Thank you Lee

[@paulrduffield]

Another great video with you both. And enjoyed your renditions of the 80 s hits. Keep up the good work. 👍 best wishes from northern Thailand 🇹🇭

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 😊

[@KayeDavidson-oo4eg]

The restaurant looked lovely Can't wait to see more guys 😊

[@JustForTheWeekendvanlife]

You read that poem out beautifully. ❤️

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, I felt a bit silly but it's an important poem

[@JustForTheWeekendvanlife]

@@bythecurb Don’t think that way. It is important that we remember. I have about a dozen lost in the First World War and will be visiting their grave this year. Some are missing, killed in action and their names are on various memorials. ❤️

[@martintaylor5879]

No disrespect to Susan Calman but if it was replaced with your trips and banter they might get somewhere . Very emotional tribute to a great poet it was truly at the right time with all the injustice happening around us .I wish you well on the future and your trip to Bridlington see thee !

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 😊

[@allisontemple7348]

Hiya James and Helen love watching you both its like a ray of sunshine always always put a 😊on my face ..... Loving your red coat and hat Helen and James looking smart in jacket ...... Loved all the info on Wilfred Owen and Oswestry thinking i will definitely have to pay it a visit for sure ❤..... OMG your meal looked delicious 😋💯 for sure ..... Take Care both of you .....😊😊

[@bythecurb]

Thank you Alison

[@claireleamy3168]

Your boogeying in the car brightened up my day James, as did your perplexed, scathing look at the banana microphone that Helen shoved in front of you while you were driving....🤣🤣🤣

[@MarkE-me]

A superb vlog & well done James reading that poignant poem after being rudely interrupted

[@KevinTaylor-kv2bj]

Great funny videos guys

[@markfalshaw-gv9im]

OMG the wearherspoons looks like a 1970s Dole Office and the nob who shouted has only just left the Q 😊

[@suzieq2958]

Your reading of the poem that I looked up just before, made me tear up.. The ling a long disco was the best bit. Then you finished up in hubby's home town! Great video! Cheers both 😃💜

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@mazingmumma1]

I really love youre vlogs, you make me chuckle how you talk to each, i watched the past vlogs and still end up laughing while Helen power walking infront of you james, thank you both for the vlogs ❤❤

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@lesleykelly9095]

I've remembered that phrase all my life and never knew where it actually came from. Thank you for that, it's made me realise why it was written. Xx

[@user-on2vr1mo1b]

Just watched this - v moving hearing Wilfred Owen poem read out next to his statue

[@ukbloke5740]

6:04 = Oh hello!

[@majesticwork]

Always enjoy watching you both on your journeys, thanks for all the information on Oswestry and paying respects to Wilfred Owen.. Love watching the two of you walking about and eating out and having a beer...

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 😊

[@Sidsuperspeks]

Another great vlog form use two am totally hooked been watching every night for three weeks now to get through your other chapters love your crazy adventures keep them coming James and let’s not forget Helen 💙

[@bythecurb]

Thank you so much 😊❤️

[@garethroberts68]

Never heard of that poem before, nore the guy who wrote it. Brings it all home how lucky we all are. Amazin vid mate.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you

[@neilmorley7022]

Thanks

[@bythecurb]

Thank you so much 😊

[@richardmcbride2378]

Caught up on a few of your vlogs Jimmy, like you, I love the history and architecture of the places you visit. Helen is always ahead of you, then waits til you catch up, but I understand that's just an age issue, I have it myself! Some great pubs too!! You'd never get the array of drinks in Ireland as in England, but then when you have legendary Guinness, what else comes close? Blessings from Belfast.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, I came to Belfast a few years back and really liked it. Will come back soon.

[@freeby44]

Another brilliant Vid there, was good seeing you two patting about singing. Keeping it real as always. Have a good week both off you.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@PaulELLIS-dz2xh]

U came 2 oswestry and seen nough if u haven,t been 2 the railway tavern😅

[@paulbeisty6237]

Beautifully read James powerful stuff my friend

[@davidsykes2721]

Great presenting double act love your vids🙂

[@philiplittle2271]

Absolutely cracking road trip. We couldn’t believe that lounge pub you went in to in Ludlow. We never knew it was there and we are local to Ludlow. Oh and superb sing song on the van 👍

[@mickfen8831]

EY-UP James and Helen,thanks for letting us come along again, I’ve been to Chester to see the horse racing,glad to see more of the town in your vid. I don’t think the youth would be so “hobby” if this country brought back National Service. Safe travels,see ya next time time. 🤝👍

[@mickfen8831]

GOBBY 🫣

[@lucygale336]

Thanks for reading that beautiful poem x

[@colinallen39]

Always enjoy your videos , you two are a match made in heaven ......lol

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@leemacgregor]

pmsl laughing brought a smile to my face that vid !!

[@stevengarnham8913]

Another great vlog soon as you say pub Helen’s off .

[@TheBubblewrapboy]

I know it’s a fair trek for you guys, but you’ve got to have a couple of days in and around Cardiff, you will love it 👍🍺🍺

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

Cracking series you two 👍🐕🚐👊

[@donnawesthead2846]

Brilliant vlog. Poem brings a tear to the eye very emotional poem. Didnt know Wilfred Owen before 👍

[@Breaney]

A new subscriber from Ireland ☘️☘️ born in Yorkshire brought up in Ireland, absolutely love your sense of humour and your accents . Enjoying getting to know the towns & villages you’re visiting. Hope you both come to Ireland some day .

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, we'd love to come to Ireland. Helen has family over there.

[@Rodgerslicker]

More karaoke soon good segment i would particularly love helen to belt out abba songs she sang one on the coast 6months back when the beach pub restaurant was closed or to full,nice poem they all don't need rhyme.

[@juliahawthorn3122]

Love the poetry make it a thing

[@thelmabrindley2369]

I paused the video when you talked about the poem to go and search the internet to read it. Such a moving poem, and then James, you read it out and oh my goodness, it's like it came to life. So sad, and even more sad was how those who walked past you at his statue were so disrespectful. They would not be if they ever had to experience what those young men had to during wartime. Brilliant few series of vlogs. Keep up the great work. Thoroughly enjoyable.

[@tonysimes5287]

Great poem told with true heart ❤️ the youth of today im afraid don't care but our generation does we have that there loss great vlogs I watch all of em u should do more poetry very moving ❤

[@emmawilliams9769]

Great vlog as always, but the car karaoke made my day! Love it

[@andysneddon3615]

Kids as a rule have no idea what these men went through !, they are here because of them !! Great vid guys !!, and respect ❤

[@cultfiction3865]

To fight and risk your life for your own country you have to love your country first. Perhaps some of these kids don’t love their country which also means they won’t respect him for fighting for it

[@andysneddon3615]

@@cultfiction3865 The kids then didn't have much choice my friend !, but I know they did it for their mates and family in their own town !, village !, culture war ??, they're fighting now for the same thing !! Country or not !!

[@cultfiction3865]

@@andysneddon3615 But your friends, family and town and paying tax to the country so if you are fighting for them then surely you are fighting for your country. A better idea would be to take your family and friends and flee to somewhere safe instead

[@iandeeley5035]

Another wonderful video, thank you both. Just a heads up, something is coming, do not be afraid.

[@Knockseekfind]

Just found your channel what a very nice considerate way you thought of reading the touching poem out to a very young Hero Thankyou for sharing Godbless Wilfred Owen who fought for all us for our country it’s a shame today Godbless you and Helen aswell ❤️🙏💯

[@bythecurb]

Thank you ❤️😊

[@JayneWright-rb1st]

Love you two. Remember to visit Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire, pub crawl. I use to live there back in the 90's, there's some great olde pubs there, all really close to one another... walking distance apart, Be a great vlog, plus it will bring back memories for me too... it's been a while. I used to work and live in the Horse and Jockey on New Street in Ross-on -Wye, there's a really neat pub on the river there too. in Ross itself.

[@countmurcielago9802]

That was a video and a half great content , the poem was said it all about WW1 my grandfather fought in the trenches and it makes you think how Ukraine are fighting for there country in all the mud and sorrow, the sing song was a laugh like “Car Share” So much enjoy your videos. Best regards to you two , from Poland

[@WeAreAllData65]

I've never forgotten (having once visited Arlington Military Cemetery in the USA) how moved I was by the inscription on the main memorial to all the fallen servicemen (quote) "FREEDOM IS NOT FREE" and your sensitive reading of Wilfred Owen's poem reminds us all of the very brutal reality of that fact (😢💔)... On a lighter note, thanks again "Jamlen" for inviting us to follow you both on your pre-Easter VanLife travels 😍🍻 (It has been a WONDERFUL Week of armchair travel for us too! 🛋️✨) - LOVED the Van Cab Karaoke with the' bruised banana' 🍌😆! & glad to see you made a brief return trip to Chester for eats 👍✨ (Don't forget our tradional Midsummer Parade here, in June 🌞and Winterwatch/Roman Saturnalia, in December 🌛🌜). "Si Thee."

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, we will keep visiting Chester, we really like it 😊

[@graemelamb65]

Chester is fantastic.

[@angeroper6839]

That meal looked gorgeous and me and my husband share what we have ,I really like Helen's coat red suits her ,and I liked you in that blazer and your p poem Lovejoy travels this week Willie interesting ang

[@mickfigis17]

Loved the manky banana microphone and geography teacher blazer 💯