DARLINGTON: It All Went Wrong! 😒

[@cloggsy1971]

Bob Mortimer is an absolute legend 👌🏻👍🏻🫶🏻❤️

[@simonchilli2088]

Have you met him?

[@billywiz1307]

And, awaaaayyyy

[@richardfaulkner3579]

Absolutely love the rants, I agree with you 100%

[@sicr7373]

I mean c'mon, what other channel is going to take you hiking in Texas one day and then show you the splendour of the haberdashery section in boyes department store the next? If you want variety 'By the curb' has to be top of the list!

[@bythecurb]

😂😂

[@marcot4863]

​@@bythecurbwhere did you buy yr hoodie ,I'm being serious I like it.

[@javidrashed2553]

Yu can get that drone back ask about the land owner or British rail

[@miker2023]

Hi James, we went to Chatsworth last weekend, cost £40 per person for the market, light trail and house tour, expensive. The food was really costly, a pasty £8, brisket and cheese in a bun £14.00! But it was packed and I thought money was tight. Plenty of barbour jackets and wellies (know what i mean) with hounds trailing along to trip you up. That's my rant!

[@vimtorules]

Why don't you create your own merch? Hoodies, t shirts, hats...all with your own logo 👍

[@jojoynes4823]

This channel is my absolute favorite go to,I’ve had a few crap years and it cheers me up no end,you do so much for people with your content,I want to say thankyou to you and Helen and please never change xxx

[@bythecurb]

Thank you :-)

[@ChorltonandtheWheelies]

@jojoynes4823 I can relate! I've spent the last 10 years caring for my Dad. He had Vascular Dementia and needed 24 hour care. He died in May. My head is still all over the place but like you, I watch an episode of By the Curb and I feel better! They are so relatable and refreshingly honest. I also feel like I've been on a journey with them (such a wanky phrase!!) But it's true! I remember when he had the old set-up, if you think how far he's come from there, it's fantastic! Jo - I hope your luck is changing for the better, and there are happy times ahead 😊✌

[@David-bs6fq]

well said on the Chatsworth house front. It used to be worth a visit 10 plus years ago. People are waking up to silly pricing

[@kevanparker908]

A visit to Matlock Bath and a stop off at Chatsworth would cost you over a hundred quid these days!

[@l200manc9]

Chatsworth has been a rip off for a few years now. Love the place but the cost to visit is obscene.

[@LisaJust-lv9ed]

Been to chatsworth so many times throughout my life ,it will always remind me of my parents especially sitting with a picnic in the gardens ,but last time I went was ridiculously expensive and way too commercial 😔

[@hitfrombehind]

It got me teary this one - especially when you were in that pub with the DJ. It was touching to see people doing their bit to bring some cheer on a quiet afternoon. We’re all trying, and it’s so hard not to feel absolutely heartbroken about what the UK is dealing with. But here you are, keeping us connected with real communities, our history and heritage. For all of that, much respect to you James. Thank you 🙏🏾 💜 PS - if in the future you ever venture further north to Sunderland, there’s a mural of my great cousin, the footballer Raich Carter, on the side of the Blue House pub in Hendon, Sunderland.

[@shirleymclean5895]

The DJ had a good voice.

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

The Kalergi Plan - We are not going to beat this by being reasonable🤨

[@chrissiel.3926]

I heard Bob Mortimer mention you on Sunday Brunch and I’ve been watching you ever since. Great videos and wonderful company. Thank you.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, I appreciate that :-)

[@tutsywutsy]

My grandad was born in darlington ,he was a main line driver he drove the mallard and flying scotsman .

[@Mickster71]

I love these kind of videos, this is REAL LIFE..... all the best from an over 50s subscriber from ESSxotic Essex.

[@mybiglad]

My mum would give me a note and some money and send me off on the 8 mile bus journey to that butchers.. Taylor’s pork pies are the best. That was 55 years ago and your vlog brought it all back. Great vlog 👌

[@johncoupe9792]

I used to visit Darlington twice a year on business and stayed overnight. It is one of my favorite towns with great cafes, pubs and restaurants. Good to walk the town with you James.

[@iancrompton2597]

I watched the sunday brunch episode, Bob was really enthusiastic about van life. You are in company with a national treasure. Be very proud. You deserve it 😅

[@bythecurb]

Thank you :-)

[@LindenButters]

I bet you are doing back down to earth with a bump after that amazing USA adventure.

[@LindenButters]

The Ghanaian intrigued me.I spent a month in Accra and enjoyed myself to the limits of fun. I cannot ever forget the warm and fun loving tempo there, the carvings and skill of artisans, the gyrating night life with talented acrobats and dancers who could balance table eggs on their heads, the sexy statues,customs traditions and luscious food. It's a must for all adventurers! It's the best place I've ever been to.

[@LindenButters]

You are so right about the costs of visiting tourist places of interest.My son was in London and really shocked by entry fees to places like the Tower so just visited museums. A french girl he met thought the prices were too much as well compared to Paris so did not go into them. I'm sure if they halved the fees they would get many more visitors.

[@jenniferfox301]

You never know til you put it out there how folk'll react to a vlog. Apart from losing the drone it were another gud'un. Love you both xx

[@ScottyRichardStudio]

I just discovered your channel and watched all the Texas vlogs. Very well done. I come from a working-class family in southeast Texas. My father was USAF so I had a bit of a nomadic childhood growing up. He always found ways of doing fun vacations for as little money as possible. I really like that you show how to have fun in the States without spending tons in the big cities.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you :-)

[@ScottyRichardStudio]

@@bythecurb I highly recommend Tennessee if you make another visit. You'll get more bang for your buck and you can hike the Smokey Mountains.

[@TimK2646]

This is so sweet. Bob is a champion for the little people.

[@MareWithSomeBees]

♥️ that vlog. Darlington looks like a lovely place. Glad you did post it. Don’t be too hard on yourself lad! You’re channel is mint! ♥️ from Manc 🥰

[@Hamburger-Gaming86]

@MareWithSomeBees it's a shit hole tbf mate 🤣 🤣

[@judepicton6252]

​@@Hamburger-Gaming86 I'm thinking most shopping centres are in the same sorry state now. Yeovil is so so depressing, business rates intentionally driven everyone out .A few more years it will be , " nobody shops in Yeovil ,let's build homes on it. .

[@Hamburger-Gaming86]

@judepicton6252 the exact same here in darlington mate

[@Grock66]

James, Darlington looks really nice ! The pub and cafe have that charm that can only be found in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@faststeve]

Great video - love the honesty and rawness of your videos and of course don’t forget the banter when Helen is with you - keep up the great work 😀👍

[@davidcowley1823]

Another great blog. Darlington is a Quaker Town. Shopping wise it's half day on a Wednesday.

[@davidhipperson448]

Just sending this video to a mate who is working abd lives in wisconsin but grew up in Newton aycliffe but spent a fair bit of time in Darlington, I'm sure it will bring back memories fir him. Thanks, stay warm

[@bythecurb]

Thank you :-)

[@peterotley3431]

Hello James /helen , as an east end old bloke living by the sea in Essex I love you both taking me round northern towns ,I love your down to earth manner ,keep up the good work, cheers !

[@joanoconnor6344]

Loved the vlog. Its nice to see you in all your different moods. Proves we cant be upbeat all the time ,and i for sure am never happy when i come back to the cold after a lovely warm holiday .So stay just as you are and keep it real love it .

[@pumbar]

Happy Birthday for the weekend, James!

[@smogontheline]

Some days it works, some days it doesn't, but we'll all still watch 😊 It's real life and a good laugh. The Chatsworth House bit, that's disgusting. They are clearly not disability aware, and that's terrible. Money over human decency. I'm glad you posted this vlog! Did you manage to get your drone from behind that fence? If not, hopefully, a viewer will get it for you. Welcome back to the ice age, which is England 😂 Andy.

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Andy, the drone is gone for good but it was a really old one and on its last legs hence me being so reckless with it

[@HelenJohnson-jx1vc]

We live in Darlo and I enjoyed, it was quiet in town that day but there’s not a lot of shops now so mainly a Saturday when busier. There’s some really nice bars and restaurants and especially lovely in summer. The boot and shoe is an experience on a weekend 😂

[@paul85439]

From Ireland but lived in Darlington for a year back in 2013,great town and lovely people.

[@johnconnick3796]

Welcome home guys, thank you for taking us to the states with you both, love Bob...erm... John 👍

[@wladniem]

You'd make a great history teacher 'Them blokes that made the steam engine' lol

[@stevelongden7368]

It is impossible not to like Bob Mortimer……Fact

[@garethmorgan7474]

Great video James watched few of your videos now keep up great work

[@pscrook]

Shocking about Chatsworth. I've never been and won't ever bother now! I'd have expected so much better from one of our iconic national treasures. Rip off Britain alive and well with the Cavendish family.

[@nomore6939]

Bob Mortimer is a National Treasure

[@andrewrobinson2565]

Vic Reeves is from Darlington. His band/group beat my band in Darlo "Battle of the Bands" in 1978.

[@christopherluke8554]

Hi, I'm Christopher - from Billingham (Stockton). And I am 39 so not in your usual viewing age group ! I have seen a few of your videos and like the ones of the north-east I am proud to be from Stockton (a Teessider), very much into culture (British and East European) social history, architecture etc I am interested in something you mentioned in this video about starting set of videos on North Yorkshire coastline and villages.... If you start at Redcar and include Saltburn, Brotton.....Staithes, Whitby and beyond I would also like to recommend you Guisborough (it's a small market town up and coming) about 20mins drive inland from Redcar. Lovely little place, very close to Cleveland Hills. Something which I will also like to mention, in Billingham every consecutive year there is a famous (only one in UK) International Folk Dance Festival (dates 9th to 17th August 2025) whereby folk dance groups from all over the world come for one week to perform their traditional dance in costumes and live performances in Billingham Town Square every day and some performances in theatres and surrounding towns. It might not be your thing, but it is very unique and something different to film, I know its a canny way off yet, but something to consider for next year. Preview videos here Indonesian Dance kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4e9d2uuf69_b9k Dance from Tahiti (South Pacific) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWXWi2l3hK6WqKs Dances from Chile kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIm0qJmXlrJ-j6M Dances from Colombia kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqeyZmiHiNBmpK8 The festival has been going for 60 years - next year August 2025 is 60th anniversary festival. Its the cultural highlight of north east

[@bythecurb]

Thanks mate, looks interesting

[@christopherluke8554]

@@bythecurb It's something different (the festival) something international showcased in a small post industrial town, Billingham and has been going on for 60-years. I try to go every year to see some of the performances, as I like to make several videos of the festival. Your Darlington video is not all that bad, I liked it, I think you did one of Hartlepool (just down road from me) which I enjoyed, and also Durham. If you begin your next project on North Yorkshire coastline, further ahead, ever given thought to Northumberland coastline its cold and rugged, north of Newcastle all the way to Berwick border with Scotland. Another lovely part of the country. I do enjoy your videos/vlogs. ;-)

[@iandeeley5035]

We actually quite enjoyed it James thankyou. Also thanks for the heads up on Chatsworth.

[@christoguichard4311]

I enjoyed that vlog James! Honestly...I've thought from the start (which weirdly for me...was the SOUTHEND VIDEO!...I watched it purely by chance because I used to live in Southend)...that YOU don't really know WHY your channel is so popular! So...I'll tell you (from a well-OVER 50s bloke!)...😂... Two things... 1. We get to see places that we may have never been to before. And... 2. YOUR unique "Yorkshire Blunt"...TAKE on these places. It's actually a simple, but also very hard to achieve recipe! It's the same reason that we love... Whitehouse and Mortimer Gone Fishing... And... The Detectorists... And... Salvage Hunters etc etc Just...middle-aged "blokes" take on the world around them. Highlights of this video for ME, were... 1. Seeing that Stephensons Rocket bridge!...because I own a copy of the original biography of Robert Stephenson printed in 1864. 2. Did you notice that the woman you spoke to in Boyes...was a SOUTHERNER? 🤔 I wonder what her story was? 3. Just seeing another majestic northern Georgian industrial town (City?)...which I'll almost certainly never get to myself. So...as much as you think the video was cr@p... It most certainly WASNT mate. 😊

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Chris, I really appreciate that. I want to start talking to more people but its quite hard as people dont usually want to speak. I've got a few on my next vlog in Middlesbrough though!

[@christoguichard4311]

Thats Bob Mortimer territory isnt it?! 😂 ​@bythecurb And...Chris Rea! He might pop an egg in your bath if you ask nicely! 😂

[@judepicton6252]

​​@@bythecurbIt's a really good video ,please stop undervaluing yourself. ,it would have been very dissapointing if you had chosen not to post it. If in doubt about posting ANY of your future videos, consider these FACTS. . We get taken to places we most likely won't get the chance to visit. .You endure all the costs ,time, planning, stress ,sometimes tetchy people. The drastic temperature changes ,the unknown . We sit back in cosy pyjamas warm slippers, comfy chair ,cheeky glass of red , and press a button, click on LIKE BEFORE ! we have started our next adventure . We dont even have to find a Tesco for our ablutions, we cant complain at that can we 😊

[@christoguichard4311]

Perfectly said! 😊 ​@@judepicton6252

[@sheelaghmcgreavy7188]

Always enjoy all your vlogs and posts. They are always very informative.

[@Hamburger-Gaming86]

My home town! Thank you for coming mate, when you went past the viking coffee it was my Mrs working there hahaha

[@lyndaholmes7293]

The vlog brought back memories of my mum taking me to Darlington those were the days

[@keithparry3245]

If you haven’t seen it , take a look at Bob Mortimer’s “Tubby Brewster” sketch. Comedy gold. Darlington, home of the railways. Nice video

[@J.A.Madventures]

We can’t get a mobile signal ..yet they told us they phoned the men on the moon on a landline in 1969 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@stuart4024]

I signalled the Mallards sister train ,the Bittern many years ago along with the Flying Scotsman when it came back into service.Very interesting vlog around Darlington James ,i hope Bob was watching !All the best Stuart.

[@J.A.Madventures]

That drone’s gunna be on eBay …The By The Curb lost drone 🤣😂🤣

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

Good old Bob, love watching him fishing and being mentioned how good is that James ! Well done on your great work.. loved the Texas videos brilliant All the best Phil & Fay

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Guys

[@andrewrobinson2565]

That H. Samuel at 13:13 is where I bought the wife's engagement ring 💍 around Christmas 1982 and proposed on New Year's Eve. 40th anniversary just gone (married 1984). 😮 Ta +1 ❤🇨🇵. The Peases were Quakers and didn't drink. One of the family was a wine and spirits merchant on the Market Place though - business is business. 😊 No pubs on the land that was owned by them. P.S. My wife is the great-granddaughter of H. Taylor (the butcher) himself 😍👍.

[@judepicton6252]

So lovely to read your great story ,fabulous. congratulations on your 40th wedding anniversary just gone .Good health and happiness for many more.🇬🇧

[@EnglishRose21]

I am a By the curb fan and will watch whatever you upload because its always something worth watching 😊 glad you and Helen are home safe. Look forward to the next ❤ si thee 😊 x

[@sharonsmithson2351]

Have a great birthday James and it doesn't matter where you are you and Helen have great personalities that's why we love your videos ❤

[@dennisaskew7004]

Should have driven an extra 9 miles to Shildon where all the passengers got on the first train. There is also a very good train museum.

[@sharonsmithson2351]

Just become patrons of your channel. Love from Andy and Sharon from Hull ❤

[@RodgerMoore-m3r]

You're 10 X better than McMaster you are genuine and honest he's so predictable and when he gets a low score he comes back with click bait about the EV car he doesn't even own , just get your ass to Spain in the mini RV . Just not Benidorm that's been done to death 😁😎

[@paulconnolly8662]

Another quality vlog, as always, your last one with the trail hike is the first one I couldn't watch all the way through, reyt scared of heights, never lose your humour it shines.

[@elizabethdunn2992]

Good one James I enjoyed Darlington. It’s a big thumbs down for Chatsworth 👎

[@catevanslife]

They are shafting us in every orriface! A super vlog, James! ❤

[@Megavector2022]

Really liked the look of Darlington. I've never been either but it looks like heaven to me. I'm from York and it's all jostly jostly, pushy pushy in town at this time of year, most of the time actually. Looked like a breath of fresh air.

[@joline2730]

Mega: It's not usually that quiet in Darlo, but it's never as busy as York 😮 Wed is a halfday there and most surrounding offshoot towns, but I also think it was the cold that put ppl off, it was a very frosty night on Tues, so we all stayed home ⛄️

[@Megavector2022]

@@joline2730 Thanks joline. Had a look at property in Darlington earlier and it's half the price of York.... which makes it very attractive to me, looks a lot cleaner than York too, was impressed.

[@joline2730]

@@Megavector2022 Ah, now Property - you talk my language 🏠. Depends what u r after ... but actually the North East is pretty run down and certainly does not have the kudos York has . . . A 2bed miner's cottage in Darlo, if in fairly good condition will cost around £70k upwards, in very bad condition and needing full refurb then it's about £40k to £45k (don't pay more!). But every town has it's low end and high end, and in the "West End" area they are anything from £350,000 upwards to perhaps £900,000 ?? (maybe more, for a 3/4bedder.) If you live in York or outskirts then don't come up here unless you are skint - they don't increase in value that much.

[@Megavector2022]

@@joline2730 You would be suprised, a lot of the York indigenous population want to get out of here, no kudos, that's a bit of a myth and very clever marketing by the Council so they can charge higher rates. I live on the outskirts in a 3 bed, bit of a waste really as there's only me lives here. I guess the way forward for me is a bit more research and a drive up to assess the areas.

[@joline2730]

@@Megavector2022 I can give you ideas of good and bad areas, covering all of County Durham : GOOD: Durham City (expensive) or outskirts (cheaper) - it's a University Town so lots of Rentals. Gainsford, Spennymoor, Heighington, Whitby, Sedgefield, Middridge, Newton Aycliffe, Houghton Le Spring. BAD: Horden (the worst!), Peterlee, Shildon, Bishop Auckland, Close House, Coundon. I came up from London, but I spent TWO YEARS researching the whole of the county first! On R/move search the minimum price and you will get a good idea of what the areas are like. Bus services are generally good, but not a lot of work opportunities. Hope this helps 🙏

[@Porsche987]

My dads account fits into your over 50’s, 70% bracket but you shouldn’t assume that just because it’s his account that’s logged into our TV that he’s the one that subscribed, watches & comments on your channel. Don’t overthink it! love Jennifer aged 17 x

[@bythecurb]

Wow Jennifer, you must be one of my youngest viewers! THANK YOU! ❤

[@KathySiddle]

👏👏thanks Jennifer 😊

[@dawntague9029]

I know I recommended the indoor market to you James. I must say it was really disappointing!! Obviously due to covid, a lot of stalls have ceased trading, sorry!! I used to take my mum & dad to the Sunflower cafe, when they used visit from Wales. Brought very happy memories back of my mum, as I lost her in 2015, very suddenly to a massive heart attack. I moved back home to Wales in 2020, couldn't believe how quiet Darlington were as was always really busy any day of the week! Take care and enjoy your birthday weekend with your daughter and parents. Make that extra effort to see them more often, and make those special memories!! Dawn & Jay😊🤩🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@bythecurb]

Hi Dawn & Jay, so sorry to hear about your mum ❤️ Don't worry about the market, I went to Middlesbrough today and it was the same

[@erniejohns3750]

I am a curber I love Helen the sense of humour the painter between the two of you is very good

[@erniejohns3750]

Panter

[@J.A.Madventures]

@@erniejohns3750painter ..panter …a combination of Banter 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@ChristineMakemson]

Don’t get disheartened James. Coming back from Texas to Darlington is a culture shock. Get to the sea side get Helen to come along you’ll soon pick up where you left off. Love what you do. Keep on doing it. Happy birthday for the weekend enjoy quality time with the family. ❤

[@patriciahackman3637]

So sorry, but not a good watch. Apologies to folk in Darlington. ❤

[@carolcr4024]

James we really enjoyed this video, it's not really about the crowds it's showing new places off. Thought Darlington looked great, nowt wrong with it. Thanks for taking us there, looking forward to the coast. True about the poor signals, I'm with Tesco and rarely get a good signal in Harrogate!

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

From Texas to Darlington! Hey great video as always mate. All the best ….Smithy

[@Rowan-d2y]

Bob Mortimer is one of my most favourite people ever to have graced this globe. He has made me laugh and smile and saved my sanity when I’ve been at my very lowest. He’s a comic with true funny bones coupled with the imagination the of thousand irrepressible creative geniuses. He is the Little Big Man of comedy. I love his mind. Equating the ‘Quaker’ Joseph Pease with the Kardashian’s! ! What are you on James!!🤣😂🤣 They could not be more dissimilar, apart from the cash side of things.🤣😂 This country is brilliant, it just that those who run it would not be allowed in the Boot & Shoe.😉 That is disgraceful of Chatsworth. Clearly it’s a failure to make reasonable adjustments for a disabled person as required by the ‘Equality Act 2010’ . A formal complaint is justified here James. Loved the vlog, brought back memories of Christmas shopping there and the odd boozy do too! Shame you were there on the mid week doldrums. Stay warm, happy travels. Bob Rules.😁

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Bob. No idea why I said Kardashians, I just say the first thing that comes into my head sometimes

[@Rowan-d2y]

@@bythecurb Now you have made my day too, by replying, thank you, Rowan ☺️

[@J.A.Madventures]

@@bythecurbthanks Bob 🤣😂🤣

[@benmc919]

OMG! I live local to Darlington and I’m always there basically every day, surprised I missed you 😮 Will be watching later on tonight

[@tydanum]

I like whatever you film, carry on 👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇬🇧

[@iancliveedwards]

Happy birthday mate , video was ok Darlington looks ok .. Chatsworth can do one !. Have a good weekend

[@English_Wanderer]

The comedown from sunny Texas to Darlington is real lol

[@allthingsdougedebordeaux3790]

Thanks once again for all your hard work in producing the vlogs, love the professionalism of the editing of your vlogs and look forward to seeing what you have planned for the future, new van and of course maybe that new house with Helen haha. Anyways take care and all the best, Peter.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you so much Peter ❤

[@nigelcox7981]

Always enjoy watching your vlogs James. As an ex Darlo lad I thought your vlog of Darlington hit the right spots especially as it was a Wednesday. Keep the vlogs going you and Helen are a quality double act 👍

[@MrStephen54]

A Yorkshire man feeling ...bitter....that always gives me a lift...🌹

[@g1fsh]

You just picked a bad day James. Its usually busier than that. It is a lovely town its good to see that you werent totally negative about it. I still enjoyed this video. Thanks James.

[@joline2730]

G1: you are right, I've never seen it as quiet ... I was there on a Tuesday a cuppla weeks ago and it was quite busy ... 😊

[@g1fsh]

@joline2730 i dont think the cold weather helped Joline. It was a very cold day when James visited. Thanks for the reply.

[@davethompson247]

Thank you for putting the vlog up James and showing our hometown in a good light. The little cafe you bought the scone in does some fantastic home cooked food, you should have tried the pie! Yes the phone signal in 'Darlo' is rubbish, and we have the EE call centre on the edge of town!

[@Steve_W27]

Great to see you doing more stuff in the North East - I was born in Middlesbrough and brought up in a nearby but busy-ish market town called Stokesely, not far from Darlington. I've lived away from there since 1992 but pretty much most of my family are still all up there (I'm in Poole, Dorset now). I'm looking to move back up to the NE in the next couple of years, so great to see videos like this to give me some ideas of what different areas are like nowadays - look forward to your next one starting at Redcar! You should come and do a VLOG down around the Poole area at some point as well - I think you'd like it here!

[@DebNDaveDriveabout]

I am a curber.! San Antonio to Darlington doesn't sound the same as Stockton to Darlington but that's what you have done. Both look like places I would like to visit tho. Great video James, always puts a smile on my face when I see you have uploaded a video. 😊

[@bythecurb]

Thank you :-)

[@tonytcb4504]

Well done from Texas to Darlington brilliant James 👏

[@benlomas1490]

Wow can’t believe Bob watches you - I did see an interview he loved the van life videos and turns out he’s been watching you the whole time. He’s great love it

[@Traciesvibes]

Omfg u came to darlo wow only live down the rd love darlo u went past north rd there fish shop is amazing fish is a wale lol enjoyed this vid coffee shop top of in dr market do fantastic stuff with custard lol nom stay warm cos it’s been freezing over here hun 🇬🇧💯🌺Tracie’s vibes 👍👍👍

[@garethjhancock]

Nowt wrong with vid. I enjoyed it. The karaoke and music blasting on a Wednesday afternoon. Belter. 😂 Nightmare about the drone! And yeah, you are bang on about mobile signal. It's shocking at times. P.S. Happy birthday for Saturday. 🙂

[@June-qm2wd]

I know that you felt that it was really boring walking around and not much going on. But you definitely let everyone see how lovely of a place Darlington is. Also, maybe because you were by yourself and you and Helen have been together the last few weeks.but thank you for sharing this vlog. Always following you guys, from Canada.🇨🇦

[@stephenwood9104]

So happy for you and your channel James & to be acknowledged by a comedy great in Bob Mortimer is something else, without a doubt you are mine and my wife's favourite you tube channel and always enjoy every vlog, absolutely loved the mini series in Texas that was awesome viewing and all your subscribers fully appreciate how much you and Helen put into making this channel a MUST watch ❤️👍

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 🙂❤️

[@kevinhalligan5283]

them blokes who built the first ever train😂😂😂belta..

[@FLAVCO]

its so neat how youve set that van up with th TV at the end of the bed. Do you hear a lot of noise from the outside though?

[@bythecurb]

It can get very cosy and I sometimes forget I'm in a van

[@FLAVCO]

@@bythecurb IT's great. love your CAN DO attitude. i also love Bob Mortimer so please send him my regards (I used to think he was funnier than Vic Reeves :O )

[@damianroberts8188]

Mortimer and Whitehouse gone fishing is the best program on tv

[@makeyourselfathome6826]

I enjoyed this vlog. It’s real life. I absolutely hate fake people. You are authentic. The town is very cute. Thank you for taking us there. When I was in Camden Market in London last month on a Sunday it was so crowded. My daughter and I walked different directions when shopping and we lost each other for over an hour and guess what…neither of us had phone service. Thank goodness she’s tall and had a bandanna on her head so I was able to spot her head bopping around way off in the distance. But it was pretty weird to be such a busy area had no service. Happy Birthday. I hope you have a great time celebrating.

[@dixxie420]

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[@deenaburnett7530]

Hi James, considering you nearly didn't put this vlog out i'm so glad you did. It was full content, humour & with another great snap shot of everyday life. Glad you added your Friday rant, it's been a while, and just has to be done. Just keep doing this, producing great vlogs and i'm sure your channel will really grow ...big style. Wow Bob Mortimer there you go !!!👏 Oh & Happy birthday🎉 hope you have a great day with all your love one's 💜💜💜💜Xxxx

[@beverleybrown5365]

Happy Birthday James, great fan because your vlogs are real, getting better each time.🎂🍺🍻

[@davidwoodham1307]

Happy birthday James for the Week end mate I have a great day with your family and Helen Mate so be safe guys

[@Paul-l6h]

I was born in Darlington the year England won the World Cup! Enjoy going back to visit relatives, and it stiil feels like going home even though I have not lived there since the early 70s. Like these UK town vlogs.

[@carolm8726]

Haberdashery is never boring 😂😂I love Darlington

[@geoffreyruzgar1367]

James! Nowt wrong with this this'n , I loved it! Darlington is a historic town, so thanks for the tour. Keep it up, James. Best wishes ... Geoff in Brazil🌎

[@davidgardner7565]

Hey up James….good to see you back in the uk again …..you’ve gone up even more in my estimation than before for watching rising damp….best comedy series ever….another cracking vlog…….from the immaculate towns in Texas to graffiti ridden darlo……so sad ….stay safe James 👌🏻👌🏻

[@jackiewheatland9691]

Every vlog you do James is very entertaining 😊 love watching them you always make me smile 😊 thankyou 🙂

[@CallumTubb]

We've been watching and enjoying your videos for ages but we're not sure we're welcome as Southerners on your channel! It seems very aimed at Yorkshire folk. Come down to the South and stay a bit longer than a couple of days. There's loads of history and beautiful places down here

[@bythecurb]

You're definitely welcome it's just I try to stay near to my daughter as I spend quite a lot of time with her, but I promise I'll come down south really soon.

[@KathySiddle]

Yorkshire folk are very friendly, and we all enjoy By the Curb 😊

[@bigwideworld387]

It's not about not being welcome, it's a lot more of a headache to drive down south from up north these days, too much roadworks, too much traffic on the roads and long journey times.

[@michaellongstaff4624]

I live in Darlington and enjoyed the video but you probably need to do a bit more research before you visit because you missed a load of interesting places some of which you literally walked past.

[@ShelleyBentley-j7v]

James,we always enjoy your vlogs, these things happen, you do take us on some great adventures, no matter what 😅❤

[@beachlife2968]

To be fair not many people watch tv now as they watch things that resonates with them on YT and streaming services. This channel is relatable and real because if something is good you say it but also if it is crap you say it's crap.

[@kevinmukkersmuckley4982]

As a 35 year old male in a 66 year old body and someone who has never been to Darlington. I loved it as it was very informative. It has a Santander bank which are like rocking horse **** to find. Loved the indoor market, The fresh looking fruit n veg looked awesome. So they would be on my to do list and a fab pub with a DJ in the afternoon. Great for us young at heart old gits who are asleep by 8pm lol. The Boot and Shoe if I remember rightly. I will research further. So for every troll saying boring there are probably 10 of us who get something from it but don't normally say or comment..The no1 info was good to hear too. R.I.P old drone, you served James well. Keep on doing what you do James, its worked up to now.

[@mikekelly7707]

Good vlog James ,,,nowt wrong with it all it needed was some drone footage ,,,,oh wait 😂😂😂,,,👍🏽

[@brianholdsworth4788]

Outstanding! 😂 Welcome back to 🥶 north east reality!

[@dirtyleeds7409]

Hi James Chatsworth is a complete rip off like most stately homes in uk Keep up the fantastic work mate 👍🏼

[@Red-ns9ny]

Happy Birthday 🥳 🎉 😊 xxx

[@Haggis305]

I can’t help feeling you have a bit of the vacation blues James.

[@juiceterry5330]

Still love the rants James. Great town Darlington, One of the few towns in this country that hasn't been decimated by out of town retail parks