I explore the fascinating history of the Highest little Castle in the Cotswolds | Broadway Tower

[@alicebutler2007]

What a beautiful place to go for you anniversary❤ I wouldn't go in that bunker either, definitely wouldn't be to get back out😂 I agree its worth looking round places at quieter times even if shops aren't open, I went to Whitby in January this year so i could actually have a proper look round

[@throughlucyslens]

I love it when the shops aren't open. I'm not tempted to buy things 😅 I love shopping but my bank account isn't so keen!

[@heatherstephens9295]

Happy Anniversary Lucy 🥳🥳 What an incredible place & Broadway is certainly a picture postcard. Yes look after those knees, you don’t want them getting worse. Thanks so much once again 🥰 Loved seeing Rupert 🤭

[@throughlucyslens]

Hahaha yes he made a sneak appearance! He didn't have the greatest day, it was a bit boring for a 5 month year old .. he did enjoy meeting a lot of other dogs and a few deer though .. and of course got a doggy icecream!

[@MargaretUK]

I really enjoy my little trips out with you Lucy 💕 What a beautiful place, and there's an idea for you for your next anniversary (congratulations!) a meal and a stay in that lovely Lygon Arms 🥰

[@throughlucyslens]

Gosh I would love to, I did look at the price for a night once and my eyes popped out of my head ... probably why Nan never got to do it. You never know though and I never say never!! I popped to see her at rest yesterday and do a little clean up of the stone and told her I had been ... if it's meant to be i'll get in there once day .. but I'll certainly need to smarten up! haa x

[@MargaretUK]

@@throughlucyslens I absolutely agree that you should never say never, and you won't need to smarten up either! I hope that you can one day 🥰x

[@michaeltreadwell777]

Helooooo Lucy - WOW, what a fascinating video - obviously ! Firstly, Happy wedding Anniversary and secondly, what a beautiful little Castle - Broadway Tower is. It's lovely to see it in such good condition, and that view from the top - breath taking ! The Nuclear Bunker looked interesting too, but being almost 70, I too could not have got down and then back up that ladder ! I havn't been to the Cotswolds for maybe 60 years - my parents took my sisters and I to Bourton on the water once, and all I really remember of that is the river running through the middle of the town. Anyway, happy days, and thank you so much yet again, for taking us on your special adventure and showing us such beautiful places. Take special care 🙂 X X

[@throughlucyslens]

You are so welcome Michael, we did actually drive down to Bourton on the water as I wanted to film the river but OMG it was SO BUSY - I have never seen anything like it, no way I could have filmed without getting a hundred faces in. It's certainly a special area of family days off and memories and I am glad I could capture that :)

[@fianorian]

What a sweet little place. Thanks for showing us around. I can't imagine a farmer and his family living in such cramped accommodation.

[@throughlucyslens]

Me neither and I did wonder where there was a kitchen or water supply then - didn't see any of that, I would love it if they made it more of a practical space because I enjoy seeing domesticity x

[@juanc424]

Happy Anniversary, Lucy! Beautiful video.

[@throughlucyslens]

Thank you, thanks for coming with me x

[@BertiesGardener]

Thanks for this Lucy. My brother's first home in Leeds was a back to back, built as rows of terraced homes not as a court. Imagining how whole populations lived cheek by jowl, with so few facilities is sobering. No wonder public health and infant mortality were major issues for social change. I've spent part of my life working with current public health issues, but most are nothing compared to this. A great reminder of the need for access to decent housing in todays world. I totally agree about looking out of the window and wondering....it is the human connection that is so powerful. Great job!❤

[@throughlucyslens]

Thank you! I absolutely love to hear from people who have experienced these as a home. They are such an important part of our heritage and to me more valuable than a stately home. I can't imagine for a minute what it felt like to live there and I count my blessings every day. My Mom spent her first 5 years in one and hasn't been able to face visiting the museum yet such was the impact on her that cheek by jowl living had on her. X

[@lilykatmoon4508]

What an awesome place! I have mobility issues myself and would have trouble visiting any place with lots of stairs or ladders, so I can empathize with the FOMO. I appreciate your videos so I can see places I’ll probably never visit. I’d have loved to see whatever library that man had managed to curate though. I bet it was amazing! Happy anniversary to you and your husband! Take care, and I’ll see you next time!

[@throughlucyslens]

Thank you - honestly the stairs in the tower were a challenge. I kept having to stop and hope no one was coming down behind me! Castles are the worst - those tiny little towers .. I don't go up anymore, I've learnt my lesson when I tried to go to the top of York Minster! Loved having you with me and yes, see you next week :) x

[@robinmichel9048]

The arched alcoves in the tower library look so cozy. Would love to have something like that. Thank you for another interesting video Lucy! Love these little peeks into local history.

[@throughlucyslens]

My pleasure. There's nothing better than snuggling in with a book in a cozy corner, even nicer in a regal tower! Thanks for coming with me ❤️

[@StephenRobertd]

So amazing your travel vloggs you are very lucky have a wonderfull life always travel to your vloggs always

[@throughlucyslens]

You too, did you know you are my top commenter now? THANK YOU for that - I appreciate you always too x

[@mariamogaburu2765]

Happy anniversary, Lucy. And thank you for showing us around such dreamy enchanted places. I must also tell you that I love the literary language you use. It adds such value to your videos. Kind regards from Buenos Aires.

[@throughlucyslens]

Thank you so much, I was brought up to "speak properly" (Whatever that means) and I think language is powerful and evocative - I appreciate you noticing Maria. Love to BA xx

[@SallyMavin-lo3hr]

Hello Lucy. Happy wedding anniversary. I hope you enjoyed your special day. What a beautiful video of a beautiful place. Once again, I enjoyed seeing ing tower and hearing some of the history. The views were stunning. The Cotwolds are lovely. I look forward to the next video. 😊

[@throughlucyslens]

Thanks Sally, it is such a beautiful part of the world, I am very lucky to live so close - there's so many parts I've never explored too .. maybe another time :)

[@gee7707]

Hope you had a wonderful anniversary. 🥂🌹🥂

[@throughlucyslens]

We did! Thank you! Made a nice change not to be on my own so someone else could lug around the camera bag 🤣🙃

[@StephenRobertd]

Its your anniversary of your utube channel how long you have been making history vloggs congratulations 😊 🎉

[@throughlucyslens]

Nearly 1 year now on the 28th of August - time flies when you are having the best time! Xx

[@Sheilanagig]

I love that this is what you do for your anniversary. I love exploring together with my husband, because it's just nicer to share it with someone. You're making memories to fill a life with. :)

[@throughlucyslens]

Absolutely! Matt would rather not be going around historical properties but he enjoys it really ;) .. thanks for your lovely comment xx

[@janneshread5030]

Thank you Lucy. Great video and happy anniversary 🎉 ❤️ 😀

[@throughlucyslens]

Thanks so much Jane, thanks for coming with us x

[@frankieb43]

Beautiful location. Thanks for another great video

[@throughlucyslens]

You are so welcome! I absolutely love making them :)

[@pamelawright1369]

Thank you so much, what a fantastic place, always wanted to visit, can’t wait for you next trip😂

[@throughlucyslens]

It's lovely! You can say you have been now ;) .. great to have you travel with me xxx

[@kathyeaton9769]

Very interesting to see this location, this is why I love your channel because you take us to places I’ve never even heard of. Also my knee’s have let me down on many adventures as well! 😂

[@throughlucyslens]

It's so rubbish isn't it? It's my own fault really, I've been doing a job that involves long periods on my feet and heavy lifting for 20 odd years and I think I'm "paying the piper" as they say! Arthritis at 44 sucks but I can't complain it can always be worse ❤️

[@judithstonier9872]

What a lovely place the view from the top was amazing ,at my age I wouldn't have been able to climb the narrow staircase never mind get down again ! I loved the fact that one of my favourite designers William Morris took a bath there and with bubbles ! Thank you as usual for a lovely video 😊❤

[@throughlucyslens]

That was such a lovely twist for me too - what a place to take a soak!!!

[@traceywoodall6937]

WOW Lucy you Absolutley never dissapoint. This is stunning. Happy Anniversary by the way. My favourite bit was the bath on top of the tower 😂😂😂. Thank you for taking us on your wonderful trips out 🥰 P.S. I’ve just read the comments and I want you to notice all the people you help with mobility problems (like me) you take us on your bus lol 😃🥰

[@throughlucyslens]

I have got a MASSIVE BUS And everyone is always welcome, might get us all a HUGE PLANE one day too. I have minor mobility problems myself and a condition that is getting worse, but I am not going to let it beat me JUST YET i'll keep getting us out together for as long as we can ... no ladders though, I draw the line ;) x

[@traceywoodall6937]

@@throughlucyslens awww bless ya mate. Thanks so much 🥰

[@DeanSinger-ky7md]

A castle with a 360 degree unhindered view, no noisy neighbours ! Nice to drive out from the city; your world is a 'sunrise' climbing to the top of the tower. You could have abseiled down that bunker, Lucy! Yes, the jumper - remember a few posters on the wall in my bedroom(going back here) - on you wedding ani. sing Cos I luv You !

[@throughlucyslens]

Your comments make me grin like the Cheshire Cat every week! I'm imagining myself having to be hauled out of the bunker on a stretcher now 🤣

[@margaretcallington-jones6254]

🎉"Happy Anniversary, " and thank you for another lovely and interesting video x

[@throughlucyslens]

Thank you for coming with me!!! We had a lovely day! you'll probably never see him on videos but it was very nice not to be on my own for once :)

[@pat_an466]

Thank you for the interesting visit. I am from Evesham, so of course am familiar with the area around Broadway, although not the nuclear bunker (which clearly became public after I moved to Birmingham). I was amused by your observation about how residents feel about all the tourists - I recall a few people telling me how some would get right up to the windows to peer in, or go round into the garden!

[@throughlucyslens]

It must be sooooo frustrating! I live in a row of nailers cottages and sometimes heritage tours come round and they do the same - we found people in our back garden once ,they had just walked through the gate and were taking photos!

[@LuckySpinster.]

great reveal 😆😆.. Happy anniversary 🍾🍾

[@throughlucyslens]

Hahhaha I know .: talk about getting the angles right .. rare indeed! Thank you ❤️

[@viviennewilliams7510]

Thank you for a lovely calming visit to the Cotswolds ,amazing views and interesting bits of history . I had an idea for your exploring Brum! How about taking the no 11 bus ( outer circle route around Birmingham ) and getting off at stops to explore what might be there to no doubt interest you ? I used the no 11 bus daily to go from Harborne to Winston Green , where I was a Health Visitor in the 1960’s . The News of the World newspaper ( long gone!) used to advertise itself on hoardings then saying ‘ All human Life is there’ …..it certainly was in Winston Green! Thank you for posting your channel , it brings back memories of my time in Birmingham….a good city to me!

[@throughlucyslens]

Oh gosh, I have not been on the number 11 for some time! Being brought up in Hall Green it was a regular bus route for me, you really do see everything - the good the not so good and the "I'm not getting off here" .. great idea :)

[@mariannetuite7411]

My dad loved this place! Great video lovely, really brought a smile to my face

[@throughlucyslens]

My Dad loved it too! A regular "drive out" on a Sunday!

[@candywilliams3533]

So beautiful. I love all things English. Thank you so much!!✨

[@throughlucyslens]

You are so welcome, The Cotswolds is certainly quintessentially English - thanks for coming along with me.

[@linalipington8073]

Happy Anniversary! ♥️ What a fab video - just unlocked whole load of childhood memories 😊 I lived in Wickhamford the next village up the road, and my Aunty and grandparents lived in Broadway. My Aunty helped run "The Cotswold Cafe" which was a bit of an institution back in the day (sadly not there now, but it was where the shops are now by the Broadway Hotel) and she met loads of celebrities over the years. My uncle was a carpenter/decorator and he worked on the tower in the 80's - and you're right, I def don't remember it looking anywhere near as beautiful inside when I was a kid as it is now! I did my school work experience in the kitchens at the Lygon Arms - and it definitely was an experience! 🤣 I'm really shocked the National Trust didn't want the tower, and like you said I bet they really regret that now! lol, there is no way my knees would be getting me up and down that bunker ladder either! Thanks Lucy, watching this has been the loveliest start to my day! 😊

[@throughlucyslens]

You have just unlocked a memory for me!! I'm sure it's the Cotswolds cafe we used to go to when I was a kid, for a cream tea sat outside! So that's so amazing! Yep! I'm sure it was pretty much an empty tower that you paid 20p to go to the top for the views 🤣

[@joanware6473]

Thank you for such an enjoyable journey, it is so Beautiful there, I love these kind of places.

[@throughlucyslens]

Absolutely stunning isn't it ? Me too ! Absolutely dreamy xx

[@Bmg1652]

Lovely place, sadly my knees would have prevented me climbing down that ladder as well, but what a lovely village. Happy day to you too!

[@throughlucyslens]

Thank you! Knees are a flipping nuisance - I am very glad for them .. but when they hurt they are the most miserable joint aren't they?

[@frankiefranklin9761]

Happy anniversary! Makes me think of I capture the castle

[@throughlucyslens]

Yes!! I bet it was like that, particularly for the families who lived there in later years. Also reminded me I want to watch that again - I love it!

[@helenstone9711]

Alright bab! Brilliant video once again Lucy 🎉. We love the Cotswolds! Hope you had a fab anniversary ❤. Always look forward to your next video to see what youve been up to 😊 X

[@throughlucyslens]

Thanks so much! 😊 We did! You'll never see Matt because he realllllly isn't into being on camera but it was nice to have him with me, I'm usually on my own so it was great to have a day together for sure! Thanks as always for coming with me! ❤️

[@helenstone9711]

@@throughlucyslens mine and hubby's days off together are few and far between. We both work VERY different jobs to each other but we both work 12 hr shifts. Have a good week, take care x

[@throughlucyslens]

Same here!! He's a chef so it's ships that pass in the night! X

[@marybarratt2649]

Another place I’ve yet to visit. I think there is an art gallery in Broadway still and I’d love to browse the paintings there. Always a joy to watch your videos.

[@throughlucyslens]

Thanks Mary, yes I think the art gallery is still on the high street.

[@karenebarker9244]

You thanked us for watching but its entirely our pleasure. You take most of us places we can never go in person. ❤️

[@throughlucyslens]

Oh you are so lovely; appreciated x

[@annereidy7981]

What an amazing place and story, thank you!

[@throughlucyslens]

Very welcome Anne, I had a lovely day! Thanks for coming with me ❤️

[@annereidy7981]

@@throughlucyslens It was a pleasure Lucy!

[@GinaSpadafori]

Thanks!

[@throughlucyslens]

Gina, you are so kind, thank you very very much - thanks for coming on my journeys and for your support and encouragement x

[@brassneckweddoes]

Happy Anniversary 🎉 Thank you for a wonderful tour x

[@throughlucyslens]

Thank you! And thanks for coming with me ❤️

[@lizscott6911]

Been there twice. Its a jem. Cheers Lucy

[@throughlucyslens]

It's so lovely isn't it! Thanks for coming along with me too x

[@ejusdem_generis]

Congrats to you and your husband. I recognise this tower from Father Brown and Sister Boniface! Loved your video, thanks 😊

[@throughlucyslens]

Very welcome! I believe if has been used in quite a few films and dramas etc, it's such a landmark. I am going to look out for it in things again now :)

[@Aethelu1975]

Happy anniversary! Thank you for taking us along on a tour through this lovely castle in a place that most non native English speakers among us struggle to pronounce correctly. 😂

[@throughlucyslens]

Hahaha hey I say loads of things wrong, you only got to look through my comments to see that 🤣🤣🤣 thanks for coming with me xx

[@duchessme5817]

Happy happy anniversary. May it be your best year yet!! And lovely place!

[@throughlucyslens]

Thank you, I am glad he remembered because I am absolutely TERRIBLE with dates, I swear I go about with my brain disengaged most of the time! We had a lovely day and many more to come xx

[@EssentiallyLivingtheDream]

Another amazing video of a place I never knew existed! ❤️

[@throughlucyslens]

You need to go up there with the dogs .. amazing walks!

[@EssentiallyLivingtheDream]

@@throughlucyslens I will x

[@speedy_sasquatch]

Hi Lucy! We love watching your videos! Since you went to a location in Warwickshire not that long ago I've wanted to recommend that you visit St John's museum in Warwick! My Dad used to work there. I think you'd love it because it has a working Victorian kitchen, classroom and toy displays, upstairs they have a military museum. By working I mean that they have school kids come and use the equipment, do laundry. Etc and have a class lesson! Funny thing as well, I grew up in Leamington Spa but a few years ago I lived in Birmingham actually right round the corner from you!

[@throughlucyslens]

Hello! I've just googled it and it looks amazing .. there's another museum around there too I want to visit so it will be the perfect combo! Thanks so much for the recommendation, I love to hear from people because with the best research in the world you can't beat word of mouth! Which area of Brum did you live?

[@speedy_sasquatch]

@@throughlucyslens there are so many wonderful historical buildings there! And of course the castle! My mum lived at 37 Jury Street when she was a little girl, my grandpa went to jail for fraud and went bankrupt, lost the house and everything so there was no inheritance. He was called Keith Dillon Harris if you're curious to find him? My nanie came here from Denmark! I always wonder what 37 Jury Street is used for today when I see it. What a beautiful house! My partner and I used to live in Northfield! And my partner lived in Stirchly before that. We do love seeing your videos as we explored a lot around Brum but definitely didn't find all the hidden gems!

[@martynbutler8525]

Another great episode, loving them more and more :) already looking forward to the next one. Surprised National Trust turned it down at the time, agreed I bet they'd happily take it back now! Saying that NT isn't what it was, Life membership now doesn't allow a guest for FREE any longer....

[@throughlucyslens]

I bet they are gutted!!! Thousands and thousands of people visit every year who would have to pay the "one off" fee as they are on holiday. I love my NT membership but I really dislike the flimsy cardboard membership you get now, it doesn't feel special anymore.

[@cherylsemrau7100]

I live in Canada and I wish I could visit. That you for telling about the Canadian soldier.

[@throughlucyslens]

He has a commonwealth memorial in a church in Evesham too. Very important to remember all our commonwealth friends fighting so far from home. ❤️❤️

[@topchelseagirl9074]

No matter where you go, every video is so interesting! What a shame that you couldn't manage the bunker.

[@throughlucyslens]

I was really gutted but "it is what it is" you never know they may magically fix themselves one day and I'll be down there like a rat down a drainpipe!!! ❤️

[@mariannetuite7411]

The Rupert cameo ❤❤❤

[@throughlucyslens]

Hahhaha you spotted him!

[@kazzjacques8603]

So interesting,and I must say,you have such a relaxing voice……

[@throughlucyslens]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it ❤️

[@mariaaliciagarciaprina9137]

Hello, Lucy and happy wedding anniversary! ❤

[@throughlucyslens]

Hello! Thank you so much! Another happy year :) ❤️

[@tashaimpressions]

Never saw inside the tower but have walked in the field beside it.

[@PlanetImo]

I hadn’t thought about those smaller olde worldy tootsies on the stairs :) I think that bunker opening would have put quite a lot of people off cos it looks a bit scary!! I find the idea of them Spooky. I watched ‘Threads’ as a young adult and it scared the crap out of me, so when I think of nuclear bunkers it reminds me of the utter pandemonium and terror in the bunker scene in that film.

[@throughlucyslens]

Interestingly the volunteer said they had only had 2 people go down all day, that's quite shocking compared to the hundreds that were up at the tower, I think you are right, it is quite scary, lots of people don't like enclosed spaces and the ladder is a challenge for more people than you would expect ... and yes, something about the thought of being stuck in one - my imagination is far too ripe for that!

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your hair. Aww I could live in the tower.... with all the books. Thanks for the history just love this.

[@throughlucyslens]

So welcome, it would be dreamy wouldn't it !! Books, history, peace and quiet .. JOYFUL!

[@mariannetuite7411]

I bloody love The Cotswolds. But yes, it’s a strictly spring/autumn visit for me

[@throughlucyslens]

Yep you know me and the sun.. no thanks 🤣

[@stephnewman1357]

Hope you had a great anniversary! Lovely tower. Love the cotsworlds but not in peak times.😀 Go get your knees checked if they hurt Lucy. Mine played me up for years and in january I was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis at 54. I just wish I had gone sooner to be checked. So lots of places are now off limits 😢

[@throughlucyslens]

I think that's what I have .. bone on bone! I've worked on my feet 60+ hours a week and a few years ago I broke the knee cap and it's never been the same since, it's so damn painful and as much as old me would have gone down the ladder and bugger the consequences I don't let myself do it anymore x

[@stephnewman1357]

@@throughlucyslens Oh dear it sounds like you have it. Yeah it's flipping painful. I've had to adapt and to know my limits now. The head wants and the ole knees just say no. Take care.😀

[@GeoffreyMoore-i9k]

What a fabulous architectural tower, what a view from the top too I think it appeared in an episode of Father Brown played by the wonderful Mark Williams I had the pleasure of going into a similar bunker looked after the National Trust, great experience, however I wouldn't have wanted to have been part of the team who's job it would have been during a potential nuclear attack Geoff

[@throughlucyslens]

Wish I could have got down into the bunker - was the one owned by the National Trust more accessible? I mean I understand why they aren't easy to get into - the whole point of a nuclear bunker afterall!

[@GeoffreyMoore-i9k]

@throughlucyslens unfortunately not, same vertical ladder access, blast wall at the bottom, my partners son, 12 at the time, was to nervous to go in, so I had to photograph everything to share with them on my exit As you say, necessary in its construction, to make it accessible would lose the atmosphere, as well as add huge costs to the trust I have visited properties where inclusive access just isn't practical, however, they've set up a video room, so a filmed guided tour is played, so it's not missed by visitors unable to gain access. Would be nice to see similar with the bunker sites Take care Geoff

[@throughlucyslens]

I have been working on strengthening my knees after my accident a few years back so I "might" be able to get down there this year - it would be great if I could!

[@robnewman6101]

Last year September. My parents and I went to visit Broadway Tower.

[@throughlucyslens]

Hey Rob, hope you had a lovely day there x

[@robnewman6101]

Thank you. We did.

[@skyboswell]

I do love a good folly. So sorry you were unable to manaage the steep ladder to the bunker, but TBH I would have found it a struggle and my knees are OK. Lucy, where did you get your fantastic sunglasses from? I am coveting them! xxx

[@throughlucyslens]

So the sunglasses were from Betel - the homeless charity. They had an offer where you just made a donation and picked a pair - I was shocked when I got home they were from top shop.'I don't know if you can still buy on their website? I think they were dead stock though 🥹

[@skyboswell]

@@throughlucyslens Thanks Lucy, I'll check it out. They look amazing. I have a couple of pairs of vintage 1980s sun specs, both made in Germany, and they always get commented on because of their size. I love big glasses. xx

[@throughlucyslens]

Me too! I like to cover as much of my face as possible 🤣 I really love my dad's old raybans but I'm scared to lose them! I took my new mic out ONCE and left it on a table in a cafe, things have to be strapped to me!

[@skyboswell]

@@throughlucyslens I also cove rup, Im not quite as fair as you but getting there, and I burn. Factor 50 for me! I lose stuff all the time, too, it's frustrating. Including being called back by shop assistants because I forgot to take my bank card out of the payment machine. RayBans are nice, I had some in the 80s and they are usually espensive to buy, especially the original vintage ones. I find a lot of my glasses frames and sunglasses online at eBay, from one particular seller. The specs I am wearing now are 1980s genuine Jaeger, I just had the old lens removed and the optician put my own prescription in. I have two pairs and love them, nice big frames which make a statement and so cheap to buy, around £15/pair. xxx

[@nadiabarrett5195]

Congratulations on another wedding anniversary! I suppose your hubby is glad that you haven't asked for a castle love token 😉

[@throughlucyslens]

He would be calling a solicitor if I did 🤣🤣

[@ejusdem_generis]

Did you try a Cotswolds Chocolate? I loved seeing that place, Imagine living in Agatha Raisins home. OMG.

[@throughlucyslens]

I didn't sadly - it had closed - but bet they were amazing! Yes, Agatha certainly MADE IT living there :)

[@ejusdem_generis]

@@throughlucyslens 😁

[@ladydax4065]

😍👍💚

[@Sarah-bell]

You have my sympathy with the knees mine are knackered, my other half stared his KZbin channel so i could get to see things and places i simply cant get in to, i know hed love to go a ROC post and id love to send him in to film it for me

[@throughlucyslens]

It's so bad isn't it ? I have rheumatoid arthritis so anywhere can ache .. it's like the lottery of pain but right now it's attacking my knees and it SUCKS!! Get him in there - and when he does send me the link too so I can watch :)

[@Sarah-bell]

@@throughlucyslens yep it's the rheumatoid arthritis for me too, if we are ever down that he's down that ladder 🪜

[@throughlucyslens]

Solidarity and hugs ... I'll get my husband down the ladder too 🤣🤣🤣

[@tomsenior7405]

I am so sorry that you could not go into the New Killer Bunker. I have no idea what a New Killer Bunker is, so I would like to see one. Did you say the New Killer Bunker was used by a Corpse? Is that the real reason why you can't go down there?

[@throughlucyslens]

🤣🤣🤣 I am guessing the subtitles did the dirty on me?

[@tomsenior7405]

@@throughlucyslens Sadly not. It was all you. I thought I would tease you for your weird pronunciations. I was a bit surprised to hear you pronounce Nuclear as "New Killer". And Corps as "Corpse". I did not expect this of a fine English girl of your standing. At least you gave me chuckle. Best Wishes.

[@throughlucyslens]

Sorry it's the Birmingham accent! It's got rules all of its own - that sadly make no sense to the rest of the world 🥺

[@tomsenior7405]

@@throughlucyslens No worries Lucy. I thoroughly enjoy your show regardless. My wife was born in Birmingham. I fell in love with her accent first. I am not in any way attacking you, your accent, or the way you annunciate. If you want to say Corpse and New Killer, that's fine by me. No-one will mind. I know that North Americans struggle with the word Nuclear and that it is sometimes tempting to pronounce a written word literally as spelled. Please promise me just one thing: Never mispronounce the word; Schedule. Lots of Love. Tom x

[@marybarratt2649]

Wouldn’t you just love to live here. Books and William Morris, what could be better than that. I’m sure I’ve been there too when it was neglected. Fancy The Trust refusing this wonderful dwelling. It is enchanting. Some love token, I got a new toilet seat for my anniversary. It isn’t the same is it?

[@throughlucyslens]

Oh that's so funny!!! I got a coffee table this year .. I mean it's lovely but not a castle! Yes I believe the tower used to be free to enter and was a museum inside but it's been made fancy these days with an entry fee to match!

[@caroleharris3450]

My ex was in the ROC, I had to feed my baby daughter down there on an open day at his area command, scary thought we could have been down there for real if the cold war had literally blown up .!

[@throughlucyslens]

Gosh!! I think I would have been scared even in your circumstances! I sort of wish I had been down there but also was kind of glad my knees were misbehaving! haha

[@julietokumaru3855]

Can't you just see the kids running up and down those stairs?

[@throughlucyslens]

Having the BEST time too!