DAD CHAT SPECIAL - LEAVING THE TOWER

[@rogpetty6864]

Defeat is an orphan, victory has a thousand fathers. I love that saying from your dad.

[@honourabletom827]

I’d never heard it before, but I agree, such a great saying

[@jodie4119]

That brought a tear to my eye, your dad has a way with words wishing him and the rest of your family luck in your next adventures. 😊

[@peterbyrom3626]

Tom, this was magnificent! A real joy to watch the two of you talking and reflecting!

[@markrussell4282]

Brilliant. Well done Tom. Top work.

[@KCProcter]

So special. Thank you for sharing this chat with us.

[@sharoncaple9187]

No more walks of shame past the tourists. All the best to your mum and dad in the future.

[@tamara3984]

I could listen to your dad for ever. Thank you for this lovely video.

[@kodzos]

Thanks Tom, I’m wishing the Houghton family all the best for the future. This was wonderful.

[@McLarenJA]

The Ending was Beautiful. Your father could inspire a country !

[@humphshumphs]

Thank you. That was wonderful to watch. Wishing your family all the best for the future what-ever it may hold.

[@janecartlidge318]

That's was a fantastic interview. Very emotional at the end. I could listen to your dad talk all day.

[@user-ir7os6wh1w]

What a great chapter that has been for your family! I am a drummer in the Royal Marines and have played several times in the Tower (mostly constable dues or when the Royal Navy was on guard change in 2019), it's always a special place to be. Also great choice of music in the end, also played at the reception.

[@jennyormrod2288]

I really enjoyed listening to both of you chat about this. I've wanted to visit the Tower of London since I was a kid. I was going to go when I was in London in April but it didn't really fit into my plans. I kinda regret that. Hopefully next time I'm in London I'll make it. Brilliant video! Thanks for sharing!

[@andreamcquade9279]

What a great chat with your dad . I could listen to him all day. He’s such an interesting guy. Would love to see more of him ❤️

[@tacka73]

As always your dad chat hits home and the philosophy of your father is amazing.

[@storr1212]

What a beautiful video. Your Dad spoke so eloquently and I love your chats with him. Good luck to you Tom in your new home & good luck to your dad on his next adventure.

[@claireenston5253]

Great video and fascinating chat. I hope he enjoys the next stage of life!

[@dawnvarney2710]

Wow absolutely the most moving interview. I love the Tower and spend a lot of time there just taking in the history and the atmosphere, it really is a place that makes you think !! I hope you will be doing more Dad interviews as you all move onto the next chapters of your lives. I wish you all the best and looking forward to booking tickets to one of your shows in the near future. 👍😁

[@tracyedwards737]

Your dad is so interesting, really enjoyed your chats with him and would love to hear your mum's take on her time at the tower. Please wish them well and hope they enjoy their new chapter x

[@astroscouse5106]

Great video could listen to you and your dads chats all the time have you ever thought of a podcast? The last part of what your dad said was brilliant!

[@honourabletom827]

Very much looking to do something bigger

[@whatsupdoc1075]

You have the coolest dad ever. I’m so happy for you. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@snappo20]

Brilliant as always, I’m really going to miss your Tower content, but I’m sure you’ll find equally great stuff to do, and hopefully your Dad chats will continue!

[@CiaronAlexander]

Sad not to have managed to see your family when I was at the tower for public duties back in October/November, absolutely fantastic experience and can only imagine what it was like to live there. Big fan of everything you're doing. - Your cousin Ciaron

[@ykskes2561]

You surely going to miss living there, but will always be in your memories 🥹🥰

[@BonaTaylor]

Whatever you do, pls keep having conversations with your dad. He's awesome. ❤ (You're doing pretty okay yourself, don't get me wrong 😅😅😘)

[@AnnieRose98]

I was hoping to visit you at the Tower after seeing you on the circle 😂

[@wildbill118]

Heya Tom, Thanks so much for putting this up, I’ve just caught it in Australia, already a little homesick (though paradoxically feeling fitter than in many years here), this has moved me to tears. You got some great stuff out of your dad and I do miss him dearly, his closing comments were spot on. It was a particularly well directed farewell sequence, a good, poignant shot of your mum closing the door … a really well put together piece. Please pass on my best wishes to both of them, I too didn’t want to leave, I know how they feel. Do get your agent to book you in to play Barnstaple sometime, stay over at my wee place and help me walk FitzRoy, we’ll also sup at the Beaver.* You’ll love Appledore, it’s similar to Richmond in as much as it’s like living in a novel; everyone is a character and they all seem to have a plot, no sinister characters though, they’re all good people … my own plot line is still in development. Merry Christmas to you and your family please remember me to them and give them my love. Yours aye Bill C 373 * The Beaver Inn, it does food so we can munch there too!

[@sophiecollins9896]

Are you all looking forward to more privacy after leaving the tower?

[@honourabletom827]

Definitely. Its a whole new chapel and Im looking forward to having my own place that I can make my own style

[@hollyevolving]

Did your father have to vouch for you in some way before you were allowed to move in there?

[@hollyevolving]

I just finished watching. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I think you and your dad are strong examples of thoughtful men at different stages of life. And I think a book about your family's experiences at the Tower would be a very good read.