Motorcycle Rambles - in search of 'The Black Death'

[@martinowl]

Another great bimble, with lots of interesting facts & ancient monuments.

[@old-n-Goldie]

Thanks Martin. Cheers.

[@chrisbland8650]

Yet more history of an area of Yorkshire I've always bypassed. Firstly, the first building at the start of the video on the right hand side going into Badsworth looks really, really old. I'd love to know more about it . Secondly, the Anglo Saxon period , as described in Marc Morris's book "The Anglo Saxons", tells of the waves of plagues in the 6th and 7th centuries that decimated the populations. We are so lucky to be living and lived in a period of such high health and hygiene awareness.

[@old-n-Goldie]

Thanks Chris, glad you found it interesting. I think the house you mean is the one of sand stone construction with quite weathered stone window openings just before you go round the right hand bend where Badsworth Hall is.. Its a private house and I'm afraid I've not been able to find any information about it. It isn't a listed building but obviously of some age. Yes, we certainly are lucky to have medicines and a better ability to manage problems like this though, as our own recent pandemic has shown, nature has a knack of catching us out. Cheers.

[@ladybearbaiter]

I love the channel. I enjoyed your knowledge on the history of the area, the ride and the fact that I have more British DNA than most people who live there .....and I am an old history buff. Thank you from across the pond and may your travels be safe and joyous.

[@old-n-Goldie]

Thank you so much for the kind comments, glad you find it interesting. Cheers.

[@thesilverfoxtravels6653]

I’m really impressed by the amount of knowledge and the research you must have put into these ramblings. Looking forward to seeing more. 👍

[@old-n-Goldie]

Thanks very much Nick. As a fan of the Silver Fox Travels, I take that as high praise. Cheers.

[@Free_Ranger_CT110]

Seeing the video title I thought of Eyam in Derbys which you mention later. Strange how as a youngster I would blast through these villages & learn nothing. Now I'm older I have an appreciation for the history, heritage & how people used to live. Thanks Roger!

[@old-n-Goldie]

Thanks for watching glad you're finding em interesting. Eyam is the one that sticks in everybody's mind and I have been there, its a fascinating village. I'm planning some rambles over in Derbyshire this year so Eyam will be on the itinerary. Cheers.

[@DCGULL01]

Wow, what a beautiful & historic ride (with excellent video footage!) I'm speechless!

[@old-n-Goldie]

Thank you so much David glad you enjoyed it. Cheers.

[@cbrider726]

I love your streams . I have fished at Nostel Priory near a rose nusery . I am realy looking forwards to your Elvington stream. I to dont sleeep much and never miss your streams . As a child i loved Pontefract cakes . You dont see them now . Your local knowledge is fantasitc and so interesting . Thanks and keep up the good work . Ride safe bro . 👍👍👍

[@old-n-Goldie]

Thanks, glad to have you along. Nostell Priorys just round the corner from Ackworth so you may find the second part of this ramble interesting. I'm a big fan of Pontefract cakes too. There still around and I actually had a bag last year but can't remember where I got em from.😢 Cheers.

[@nicholasjarrold8649]

Very interesting video I love just love all the history so interesting take care ride safe

[@old-n-Goldie]

Thanks a lot, so glad you enjoy the rambles. Cheers.

[@johnpawson7400]

That was a lovely bimble and history lesson

[@old-n-Goldie]

Cheers John, glad you enjoyed it.

[@TheNorfolkThunderbolt]

I shall look forward to part two!

[@TheNorfolkThunderbolt]

Thanks for the mention my friend! Captain Insomnia is on deck, present and correct!

[@old-n-Goldie]

My pleasure, glad you were there on time to watch😂😂😂

[@TheNorfolkThunderbolt]

@@old-n-Goldie as always sir!

[@ianhalliwell8604]

Very interesting indeed, roll on part 2.

[@old-n-Goldie]

Glad you found it interesting, Ive been away for a few days but part 2 should be done Saturday or Saturday. Cheers.

[@TAYM]

Brilliant, perfect watch for a Sunday morning 😊 love it😊 I have the folio society copy of the doomsday book, find it fascinating 😊

[@old-n-Goldie]

Thanks Mr Taym, glad you enjoyed it. Yes, its an interesting but sizeable tome😂😂 Apparently, once all the information had been collected, it was hand written by just one man and took him about a year. The online doomsday book is very good opendoomsday.org but I am about to order a printed version. Cheers.

[@TAYM]

@@old-n-Goldie yes, love all the land measurements by how many pigs etc 😂😂😂

[@chrislee8405]

Looking forward to part 2

[@old-n-Goldie]

Thanks Chris, that'll be next weeks post. Cheers.

[@claretbuck1882]

Awesome ride ramble bud cheers 👍🏻

[@old-n-Goldie]

Thanks again. Cheers.

[@simongilbert2704]

harold is busy ;;;; i don't do much biking - but i sure know a lot about northern villages ;; ha ha .. on google maps you can see some marks in the roman field next to the went ,,, but would need to be an expert to see if they mean anything ;;;

[@old-n-Goldie]

Yes, he's certainly earning his keep getting me out this winter. The fort was only discovered recently from ariel photographs. They did a geophysical survey to find out what was under the surface marks. It's amazing just what you can see on Google earth😂😂

[@sgtLuuk]

how does it work with your 360 camera, that it stays focused on a building you are talking about?

[@old-n-Goldie]

Its a clever piece of kit but the motion is all done in the editing. The camera has 2 fish eye lenses, one each side and it's recording a 360 degree picture as I ride along. The picture is a bit like a globe but seen from the inside. You get everything in every direction including above and below. The editing software is the clever bit. Once loaded onto the computer you simply choose which way you want to look in key frames and the software produces a mini film for you. I use it mainly to show buildings so I find the section of video where we ride past it. I then get the view I want centred in the picture and create 3 or 4 key frames as it passes by. The software turns the picture to keep the subject centred. Hope this gives an idea of how it works. Cheers.

[@TheNorfolkThunderbolt]

Hello!

[@old-n-Goldie]

Morning!