John Treagood - Devon traveller

An extended interview with Devon traveller John Treagood. John is a well loved character who is regularly seen with his horse and dogs at many different roadside stops in the county. He has a fascinating story to tell and he's been talking to Mark Tyler

[@stephenrice4554]

The gentleman spoke the prime reason , he lives with nature not against it , his own life , he's served his country , brought up his children . I lived that life , roaming the country and living under canvas . He doesn't beg of the state , it can be done , I've done it . Fine man . Fine life . Deep respect .

[@greenkostia]

Apart from time he broke his arm . And his spine. Shut your pie hole

[@chugnuts870]

RIP John... you literally highlighted all of the things wrong with Devon.. hope you are still happily travelling on.

[@propergander1162]

Beautiful Man , Beautiful Mantra , this man nailed what others secretly quest for . The open road is the original path to live in harmony with nature . RIP SIR ❤️

[@selina4455]

I grew up in Exeter and as a child, I remember driving past him. I am Romani but we weren't on the road at that time. He was a fond memory I forgot until this video thank you

[@danielgreen3715]

What a lovely Chap! ..You don't come across Folk like this very often these days Tough as old Boots and living in Harmony with the Environment and Grateful for what he has A True Character wish there were more like him!

[@maretomaski6324]

What a great chat. That fellow asked John some excellent questions to learn about him, his history and his wisdom. Thank you

[@vimtocrazy739]

We all wish we had a piece of John in us . Top man . More sense spoken by John than most politicians.

[@nicolasherman9629]

rest in peace John you will always be remembered and missed by the people of Exeter a free spirit .

[@TheMoonhead30]

How do you know he passed away 😔

[@mmaphilosophy]

@@TheMoonhead30 He still alive ignore that comment. We drove past and give him a hot cup of tea last week. He's 85 now and still going on strong

[@freespiritnufc5661]

Simply wonderful and long may he live in his own world,I hope to pass him one day ,in this life or the next?

[@mmaphilosophy]

@@freespiritnufc5661 update. He is currently in hospital following a mild heart attack. Let's hope he pulls thru

[@Sean-fb7cy]

God bless him and his life Thanking you so much for making this important video

[@charlysez1041]

Just come across this video .. miss seeing John around .. Journey well John .. Roam in Peace ❤️

[@jackfried5425]

What England needs is more John Treagoods 👍

[@bertiebus1735]

There are thousands of John Treagoods but most are younger than John. society usually calls them 'dirty hippies' and shouts 'NOT IN MY BACK YARD!'

[@dannygroom3327]

If only England would alow it!

[@mikewalrus4763]

@@dannygroom3327 The Establishment won't allow it because they can't control it and as well all know all this plitics and stuff is just about contril of others who don't want or need it!

[@richardboswell9306]

@@bertiebus1735 yes I agree also us romani an the Irish same

[@bobmiller7502]

@@bertiebus1735 well said brother

[@jaywoodlandpixiewhite3274]

Many thanks for this beautiful film. I too live on the road in my converted bus and share everything john says about modern life.

[@dhensley7494]

I aspire to be this man. His life is the life for me

[@ianmedium]

I grew up not far from where John lives. I remember a very similar fellow who lived at the top of Haldon Hill on the A38 called Smokey Joe. Long may there be the Johns and Smokeys in this world, it makes it a brighter place.

[@kieron4965]

I lived in kennford growing up. Smokey Joe was often spoke about

[@MyEyesAreRed]

What a lovely chap he had a blessed life

[@The_Reality_Filter]

So glad that you took the time to interview this man and learn of his approach to life. I always beep and give him a hand gesture(the waving hand one)! :)

[@keving9233]

Good on you for not giving the “one finger salute” John mentioned. 😂

[@the-nomad]

An enjoyable little video, I live a similar lifestyle in Latvia (even though I'm a Brit) three dogs, four goats (two about to give birth). It's a great life, wouldn't swap it for anything.

[@mattiemclean9882]

You still have the internet so not that similar to John!

[@DoctorBastardo]

"2 versions of rabbit stew" Bless that's so funny. Yer in us hearts

[@Jason-yc8rn]

Aaww sorry to learn John died just watched his video what a great character

[@pbmarcgasman9185]

Rest in peace you lovely man.

[@jessxxy]

Brilliant documentry! Thank you 🙂👍

[@michaelsutherland9200]

I live like this all the time I have tried to live in a house but I can't

[@michaelbasher]

What a lovely peaceful guy. Pace of life..

[@cadge]

What a gem!

[@Helendy]

Rest in peace John. Much love xx

[@Jimbo8269]

A man after my own heart. ❤️

[@BobFarnell]

what a wonderful interview, well done mark. I've been 5there done that and it really is wonderful

[@hbwestham]

I miss the old days, when it used to be sunny at night

[@missionDan]

what a great little interview, well done.

[@ajseip1]

Totally randomly came across this interview but it was great! Pretty interesting dude. This world needs all types, he’s a friendly, intelligent guy not harming anybody. I see no wrong here.

[@coolmum47]

I was just browsing and came across it randomly too ... I had this lifestyle for 9 months in the 1970's when I was a 'happy hippy'. My boyfriend and I just took off in our VW campervan and travelled across Europe and North Africa for 9 months. When we got back to the UK, it was the beginning of Summer and we still had money left so we went down to Cornwall for the whole Summer. Then it was time to knuckle down, earn some money and plan our next trip. Yes, I see where he's coming from. It's a great lifestyle.

[@bobbutler9063]

One thing I share with John is that I came from penge And what a lovely chap he was

[@67Dinosaurus]

Thanks very much Mark. Your interviewing skills are top notch..well done. What a beautiful soul John is...i hope he makes the 100 mark.

[@dianabrown1409]

he not life

[@stephennicolay1940]

Just found this....absolutely fabulous!

[@pegknife]

Old John died a few days back,RIP.

[@bushratbeachbum]

Did he see his days out as he wished, on the road? I hope so. He had a kind face and eyes that obviously had stories behind them. Beauty.

[@melaniejordan6306]

Rip John .your one Of a kind .

[@trevorcollins9297]

What a lovely man!!!

[@boldbhoy67]

He reminds me of a wee man that lives in a 'Bender' type dwelling near Balquidder. If in Perthshire look out for him wearing a plaid type kilt and a bodhran drum on his back. His name is Magi McGlynn and has some powerful poetry.

[@andyskelton7223]

Thanks for posting Mark, a very interesting man Rip

[@richweston6202]

Rip John , thank you for the memories!

[@blenny47]

Beats the alternative of getting up and working for the state

[@rosemarieblack7063]

Mark Tyler, thanks for this little gem and may John, Gilly and Gizmo R.I.P. I consider myself lucky to have travelled with John on occasions when I was horse drawn. Evenings round the fire with a tot of whisky were fun and informative.

[@momo213boss]

So wise ... The real life ... With nature not against nature this beautiful

[@gazfisher7391]

Home is where you park it. May the angels guide you on your journey.

[@Tony-vg6tp]

Brilliant man of morals and character, great interview.

[@Captaingamingteam101]

Lovely man! Different lifestyle but no one says Different is bad!

[@briangreaves2442]

wot an nice chap john is and wot a good life to hes got

[@kris71uk]

A wonderful conversation.

[@Lookup2Wakeup]

A number of horse drawn travellers in my part of Devon still. (Totnes A38 area)

[@briangreaves2442]

i love to here theses old storys

[@tonysinnott2785]

Great piece

[@jasonallen6653]

What a lovely guy.

[@raymondpomfret4214]

That's freedom , f to the system ,good luck John !!!

[@ianwesterman346]

Wonderful life story ❤

[@snakeplisskin1]

He's figured life out

[@GG-hu9dn]

If he lived in a house, the state would be living off him! Like it does everybody else. Let's get real here??

[@uttaradit2]

when u stop moving the systems taxes u

[@garybrockwell2031]

This man IS THE CULTURAL DIVERSITY we as British people 🤫🥺🧐👍⚖️🇬🇧 NEED TO ENDOLGE IN💯💪🙏🗣️ GOD BLESS HIS SOUL 🙏💯😇 Thanks great upload 😁

[@williamlukeduckett7653]

Lovely man very interesting gentleman of the road,in the best possible sence❤

[@greyswifty]

Can't see John posting on Facebook any time soon. Imagine how many likes he'd get if he posted anything. Book, Cover, Judge. Know what I mean.

[@cgorringe7853]

RIP JOHN😇

[@ldvconvoy4063]

Smiled the hole way though this

[@berniemclaughlin2595]

He's happy that's what matter s

[@coratheexplorer1824]

It's just my dream to live in a campervan.. No stress and no bills to pay.. Ahhh what a life..

[@bertiebus1735]

I did it for years. It is a great life but don't believe there's no stress. It can be extremely stressful, especially during winter.

[@thedialectarchive5379]

His accent is very interesting. It's like a modern Southeastern accent but with some striking differences. Here are a couple of things I noticed: 3:41 the "r" in "caravan" 4:22 the "oh" sound in "home" and "suppose"

[@comically_large_cowboy_hat3385]

i wasn’t aware that this wasn’t standard….i’m from the southeast and that’s how i speak…maybe i picked it up somewhere else

[@Bella-fz9fy]

He was born in Kent and now lives in Devon,so it sounds half ‘cockney’,half Devon!

[@georgebushaway5833]

Very Warm hearted and happy.

[@Loonyluna23]

If you really want to stop you will I try allot of times but my heart wasn't in it snd had no respect for myself so self respect will get you there and believe in yourself something we all forget to do n Billy you keep ip the good work people like you are hard to find keep on keeping on keep on keeping strong

[@therealrodhull1]

Interesting guy! Would have to have seen inside his cabin to see how he sleeps/lives etc.

[@norepetitivebeats]

Freedom. Freedom comes at a price, which to most will seem very expensive, but it's probably well worth it ultimately. Some people will know what I'm talking about here. Most won't though.

[@raymondpomfret4214]

I do mate ,I lived in my motorhome for about three years full time and for about 18 years spent 6 months away ,now me and my wife are going full time again ,I'm 70 and my misses is67 I've also got an old timber boat that I spend time on , don't fancy sitting at home waiting for the end . We are both healthy at moment so life's for living and we're going to live it !!!

[@Nightskyvibes1]

Reminds me of my dad

[@user-tz2mc3sy2e]

"I had a wife, but I had the sense to get rid of her; and bring me son's up myself!"

[@bertiebus1735]

Then he got rid of the kids because he didn't need them either. People choose to ignore that.

[@michealhand1001]

​@@bertiebus1735Listen again they went to college/university and came back home and no intentions of leaving so he left instead.

[@christianworthinton8000]

I just packed me bag and went for a walk one day!🤣👍🇨🇦

[@fuckheinschitt239]

I like his accent. Sounds old gentlemen

[@oddball7483]

Hope he is still travelling and living his life his way.

[@murgle2679]

He sadly passed away in February 2020 :(

[@wildSpiritboy857]

beautiful for life

[@kev8322]

Perfect life no worries no hassle

[@BillyBob-uc9zp]

He's got it right ❤

[@CFreeJ]

Brilliant!

[@AlanWattResistance]

Good man.

[@user-pn8qq5fs2j]

In Which World to Live ? " I'd rather be mad in mine than sane in theirs!"

[@RichardHorsfield]

Prepare to get a load of views... Im sharing this on the fundraising page :) You may like to interview him again, he has a new horse and a new van...

[@PaulSinghSelhi-VFX-TUTORIALS]

We are Roma..We are Free..We and the Land Are One

[@sigrufalki4440]

Pukka geezer. An authentic human.

[@paradisefound5021]

Livin my dream

[@jackrussel853]

Never judge a book by its cover, an interesting man indeed.

[@longdog8979]

What happened to the book John was writing did he finish it dose anyone no thanks

[@basilguts1786]

A very wealthy man,I don’t mean financially. He’s got it right 👍.

[@meathead365]

I read a lot of comments saying how much they admire his life. A romantic view i feel. His humility is charming, but British weather, no shower, no washing machine, living next to a road i doubt very much many of us would be able to handle it.

[@michealhand1001]

Well he got by without all the mod cons it can be done and he just proved it.

[@lunchymunchy2984]

All love and power to that guy! Anyone know what happened about his book?

[@norepetitivebeats]

Read The Old Cumberland Beggar by Wordsworth.

[@Jason-yc8rn]

Good on you mate

[@inahaystack]

Who put the sub-titles on the film ?

[@leechappell6394]

Good man keep going

[@kevinwood5005]

Truly a free man🤘

[@richardpedley6291]

I hope your still going well good luck m8

[@jackduffy1817]

It will be a chainge in diat, Economic, But hearty, lottse of rabbit, He will be able to snair rabbit, The dogs will coars and run down rabbit's, A sacke 10 - 12 lbs of flower, For banok, dumplings. Other simple breads, He will share with the dogs, And sometimes the dogs will share their rabbits with him, Rolled oats for oat meal, Sweet stuffs, Dryed apple, Apricots. He will have some knolage of willed herbs for his rabbit stews, A sake of tryed peese or beans, The diet dose not need to get dull or skimpy. He can re-supply every 2 or 3 months, or when needed. The Traveler's exchange or gift each other, foods and treats. They do odd jods for rural folk, some have skills, And offer there skills, He or She, May offer a weather vain, to fit your roof, Or barn, A regale trophy to be admired, Or they may confer with with you on planting your vegetable garden, They get by.

[@coratheexplorer1824]

Give me an idea to tell my children to live in campervan after their university.. So they don't have the stress and have freedom to travel

[@LauraJayneWY79]

This man is no fool.

[@GG-hu9dn]

Or subscriber?

[@timhunt2137]

L J why he live Iife .

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

I hope John had an army pension he did 6 years there

[@stuartroyle1402]

he carried "the weight",rip sir.

[@TextBookPuncher1]

This man is hard as fuck ex bareknuckle champion

[@jackcumming3663]

Like John..I took to the road at a young age..I also ran with the gaff (fairground) for a while). I moved around and carried little. I slept in barns, in the boot of an old abandoned taxi..by the way, that I discovered was breaking the law..I was prosecuted for that. Dad turned up at court..rd the judge I had a home. Outside the court I shouldered my rucksack..said my thanks and goodbye to dad..and off I went again. That was a long time ago now..I am now 71. I still get itchy feet. I now live In Bulgaria..a simple life near a lake. I could not tolerate the thought of working the same job for the rest of my life as was the practice then. I also did not want to live with my parents, dad was very critical and dominating. We were a large family and very poor. So in the end I just walked out and never went back...too live that is. I look back now an adventurous life. RIP...John.. a like minded spirit. I used to wonder how people could live with all the worries of a so called.. normal life. It seems to me that many live their lives from birth to death, in dept. Don't figure. I had few things to think a out..food, a place to sleep and keeping clean. Compare that too what many have to live with every single day. I k ow what freedom taste like...still do.

[@paulbackhard6315]

My mate had an old black cab outside his house and we found 4 homeless kids asleep in it . They had locked themselves in for security he went to get the key and was going to invite them in for some breakfast and a warm up as he had been homeless for a while but they all woke up and ran away as they most likely thought we would give them grief

[@mrgaryg44]

Was John the lizard king with that tongue action ?

[@muttlee9195]

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