A tour of Kirkham & Wesham Lancashire

[@brettgaskell3742]

Mr teeth who is bothered about seeing shitty Blackpool and Kirkham do something else You tool get your teeth sorted out

[@mdoubleu4028]

You are so tough, to pick on someone on a computer, this is someone’s dad, someone’s family member. Let us know where you live so we can kick your teeth in.. I will gladly meet you anytime, anyplace ,anywhere!

[@JesseCuster]

Brett, have you tried not being a complete tool?

[@KenziePlaysRH]

Being from kirkham myself.i love seeing people appreciating the town and looking around at everything

[@JesseCuster]

I grew up here and it was fantastic seeing your tour. Thanks for making it.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@adoma_.-.]

Thank you for filming my home town, I live in Wesham and its so beautiful and amazing!

[@bron-sconcess.10]

Being new to the area, but totally familiar with everything you presented; I really loved it! The area is so manageable to get around. What some might not readily see is that the area feels pleasant ❤I'm looking forward to doing some of the walks!

[@philly111]

Thank you for this video, much appreciated.

[@skapunkno1]

The building just before Kirkham being renovated was a swimming baths, my Auntie lived on that council estate behind the fire and ambulance station, I spent many a happy holiday there when my Mum and Dad used to pack me off there to get some peace. RIP Auntie Marion I miss you.

[@mikebryan7060]

Has the baths closed down ? Many happy memories of taking my daughter there.

[@markosmith8037]

@@mikebryan7060 I think it is earmarked for demolition. They have wasted millions on the pedestrianisation scheme which has made the roads a bottle neck (presumably the idea).

[@markosmith8037]

great material. Kirkham has now undergone a scheme called 'Kirkham Futures' - where they have narrowed the road, abolished the fish stones car park and widened the pavement. It seems to have been a disaster for small businesses, many have since closed. This video appears to have been made before the scheme commenced.

[@peterg957]

I used to do my courting in the back of my Mini Van reg no PTB 698 C by the Westby Brick Company in Anna's Road... Very Very Happy Days...

[@mdoubleu4028]

That church that had the scaffolding around it that you said that they were trying to make into some flats… Used to be the old Kirkham baths years ago in the 70s

[@Avant5]

My best friend is from Kirkham, but lives here in the U.S., now. Thank you for sharing this, so I could see where he's from. I love your unscripted, unpolished style! It's far more "real" than most travel blogs, and feels more personal. Don't change that!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks for watching. I'll keep it real!

[@JesseCuster]

Hello, fellow video watcher.

[@jobsworthism]

Worked for a week in the old Coop in Kirkham when it was closing down in the 80s.Think from memory it was the Red Rose Carpets shop.

[@kevstraw1812]

What a lovely area! I've only been past on the train, so not seen it's obvious beauty. I look forward to seeing Kirkham and Wesham part 2! Thanks for a great video!

[@brucemaclennan9879]

I haven't seen the Fox;'s biscuit factory since I worked there for a year in 1968 - thanks for the memory!

[@simonmacdonald7645]

Hello again Stephen You definitely know your way around the area Thanks again Stephen

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

I was impressed by AFC Fyldes stadium. In comparison to some stadiums currently in the EFL that deserves to grace league football. Keep up the good work sir.

[@gavinhodgkins6643]

Great video as always Stephen, never been before but passed through it many times on the train to Blackpool North.

[@stephenshippam9374]

Hi another very interesting video lots to see look forward to your next video best wishes to y

[@frankinblackpool]

Of all the ambulance stations on the Fylde, Wesham is my favourite. No stress, no hassle, and when Blackpool opens up then everybody moves into it leaving all the satellite stations unloved. 😪

[@jen6251]

Good video tonight I know kirkham very well so it's a good choice you picked this video I know all the streets are very hilly I've walked up and down the hilly streets of kirkham it's worst going up then coming down ,yeah you will have passed the old fire station Marsden street I know the street very well I've walked down Marsden street many times as a kid with my grandparents to Morrison's it's nice to see you a live stream again it brings back nice memories for me haven't seen kirkham for 11 years since my grandparents died thank you for the live stream tonight been nice I remember market day I always went with my Nan and grandad , there is the willows church as well I would get that church on your next video kirkham holds a lot of history maybe something to talk about on the next live stream

[@darryllharden9141]

Book Bean & Ice Cream used to be known as Silverdell's about ten years ago.

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always looked very nice I like to see different areas looked like a nice lot of shops in Kirkham take care xx

[@Shaunsfavourites]

I used to go to Diocese meetings in Kirkham. Never considered it connected to Wesham in those days. Stephen, go to Thornton. It's a lovely village and go down past Stanah to the Riverside. A really nice walk.

[@mariahamilton8926]

Hello from Blackpool. Love all your videos, ❤️

[@scottstrails9369]

Handy video ..thanks

[@mikebryan7060]

Hi there Stephen ,the NHS building on the market square is a doctors and was originally a manor house. It is absolutely massive inside. The Chinese restaurant used to be a pub up til about 20 yrs ago . Great film of a town I know really well.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Mike.

[@mikebryan7060]

Really not sure, maybe I am wrong but I always thought it was a pub previously

[@darrencalvin1034]

Enjoying the content thank you.

[@kokloketan1177]

I enjoyed watching your video on kirkham,an old English countryside small town ...very quite and peaceful area. I never visit kirkham though l met many of mine ex students from kirkham Grammar school..

[@richardjones8699]

Unfortunately, Kirkham now has very real problems with alcohol and drug fuelled antisocial behaviour in the evenings.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@belong53]

Great town. My boys went to Kirkham Grammar School as boarders when i was overseas in the RAF

[@zacellershaw2569]

the church with all the scaffolding is getting a new roof as the last one blew off everywhere during the last storm ahaha

[@nigelstringerNVS]

Brilliant that video Stephen and the test was great.

[@traceyhoyle1816]

Great video cheers 👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Tracey 👍

[@paulcgburrows7267]

This should be worth waiting for m8

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Ta pal.

[@sarahillingworth2718]

sounds like a Yorkshire launderette.. kirkham and "wesham" lol.. looks a nice place 👍

[@martinclarke8094]

The building with the scaffolding on is the Kirkham baths which has been shut because the roof blew off

[@dazmc7744]

Great video mate 👍 👌

[@paulmc612]

Stephen we can't see the tower😂😂😂😂😂

[@waynecheshire7878]

I’ve seen the signs but never visited but enjoyed your video Stephen 👍

[@MrVxrman]

Nice one Stephen 😎 I enjoyed that. 😊🍻👍🏻

[@Bellaboo77]

Hi Stephen hope you are well 👋👋

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Yes thanks Myra.

[@chrisholt1564]

Good evening everyone, my town :)

[@mandycoulbeck8692]

great video

[@sheilasmedley8132]

My grand parents used to have a big static caravan there in kirkham when I was growing up looks like it's changed with the Aldi and burger king etc I used to call it luck em and wash em I was only 5 lol foxes biscuits been there years

[@mfinn80]

Trilanco is a horse, pet and agricultural product wholesaler. They do all sorts of stuff from animal powders to riding equipment

[@kkrispy2009P]

Great walkabout nice to see different place. Be careful adding many mods although you get busy KZbin limits your play list cause it thinks you get trouble on your channel if you need a lot of mods

[@PaulDixon]

I think somebody gave you some bad information. KZbin doesn't punish channels for having too many mods. They are more likely to punish a channel that doesn't moderate comments or messages that are against their terms of service.

[@martinclarke8094]

Yes the fire station relocated in the 90's

[@Shaunsfavourites]

If that image was a Griffin, maybe that was Midland Bank in the past?

[@davidandrews190]

Cromers got these sort of places dotted everywhere and there's always a Burger King or a place to eat The houses are OK not my cup of tea but if I could get one on the cheap I'd probably buy it I'm more into older stuff My late mum lived in a Suffolk village called Kersey nr Hadleigh and Lavenham where they made the Vincent Price movie The Witchfinder General All those villages look just the same as 6 to 700 years ago Crooked cottages and village ponds Manor Houses that seem to lean in every angle If you're ever out that way Stephen check it out Ipswich is the main central town and a car comes in handy but there are some nice walks My mums buried in Kersey cemetery and my dad's ashes are scattered there Nice vid as always Stephen thanks I'm a bit poorly at the mo so I'm going to have a day watching some of your vids The night walks are brill and your escapades at the police station had me in fits so that's what I shall do cheers from David Cromer

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks David. That area sounds very nice, so I should visit sometime. More edgy videos to come this autumn!

[@DeanDarko]

You should come to burton mate the streets are lined with terraced houses and trying to park anywhere is a nightmare.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I visited Burton on a pub/brewery trip back in early April pal. I also made a video there for friends, but if you want to watch it I can send you a link if you get in touch via the website, ta

[@margaretratcliffe5465]

A friend lives here.

[@chrisholt1564]

Originally Kirkham and Wesham fc started on the playing field opposite where they are now located, they then moved to Warton.

[@dieselfan7406]

It's "Wessum", don't get it wrong! And don't get caught crossing the railway bridge in an attempt to get into Kirkham on a Saturday night....

[@martinclarke8094]

The NHS building started life as the school for the Anglican church. It is now a doctors

[@Knightt_g]

I have just been informed that My family actually originated in this town on my dads side. Before our family packed up and moved to the united states a long time agi

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Well, at least you get to see where you could have grown up!

[@Finglesham]

That housing estate is just a clone of thousands up and down the UK. Small gardens and occupying ground that was used , years ago , to grow food. These houses are only supported by the cheap money policies of government since 2009. If there is a recession then those houses will have seriously negative equity. Still, your tours are very interesting. Thanks

[@laurandavies1038]

I've never visited here lived here in st Anne's for 7 years but never visited there but will soon

[@stevenwade7466]

Stephen could you please do Preesall sometime ?

[@nbvhoho2738]

Arcade club and valhalla soon And the merlins mystery underneath Get in touch with happy days cafe I think he wants to take you round the ballroom I did mention it Maybe leroy is in wax like roahl dahl landlady Jubilee from thursday should be busy pump up the view count to 12m

[@NeilRedburn]

Mowbreck Hall near Wesham was haunted.

[@chrisholt1564]

I got married in St Josephs in 1985 haha

[@raymondcragg7282]

Didn't Professor Eric Laithwaite go to school in Kirkham?

[@scooteringblackpool8249]

Thanks Stephen! I've been to that Burger King, shame there isn't on nearer.. You know what they call a quarter pounder in France? A Royale. It's because of the metric system.. lol

[@chrisholt1564]

That was the old fire station

[@tonyrichards6477]

Give the kid in the red shirt (6:02) a contract

[@johnmolloy7177]

its nice inside steve i went there during the meeting for brexit to get out of the european .john south shore...

[@aristahenriot7450]

You didn’t show us the site of the old Wesham hospital

[@robertboughton11]

Hi Stephen

[@nwtrish6698]

I was at that kfc this afternoon with my grandchildren

[@martinclarke8094]

Our library is run by LCC not Blackpool council

[@randomallan3724]

15:13 - That's Kirkham Swimming Baths not a church lol.. two massive signs saying its a swimming pool!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I must be blind because I can't see any signs.

[@randomallan3724]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool ymca sign on the building side and the on the side of the road you're walking on a sign pointing towards it saying pool

[@nbvhoho2738]

You know you can soon see the tower in the distance Can you do some bus routes Preston to fleetwood Garstang to morecambe Clitheroe and trough of bowland Walk with me tim started local ones in.norfolk then branched out He loves pontins and britannia Jubilee stuff in blackpool should be good A few vids of the line from.fleetwood to kirkham on youtube

[@richardbarber8023]

The fire station is new as old one was not suitable for needs

[@Jimmycrops89]

i live here

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I wonder if I go past your house 🏡

[@Jimmycrops89]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool its at mauqis street

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@Jimmycrops89 Maybe just a touch of it. I did film near the station.

[@nbvhoho2738]

Leeroy never did this video Not a real trooper