Our visit to Broadstairs, on the Kent coast

[@peterhetherington914]

A lovely little film about the town where I live, thank you.

[@OurWorldForYou]

Peter, How lucky are you? It's probably a little busy this weekend, although the weather may keep the crowds away. Anyway, thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. All the best, Gary & Janis

[@steveadams9350]

Many thanks for your lovely Video of Broadstairs, I was fortunate enough that my Grandparents moved there in the early 1960s, and they gave me some terrific Summer holidays, I can remember those holidays as if it was yesterday, It's always lovely to come back to and no visit is complete without a visit to Morellis 😊

[@OurWorldForYou]

Steve, that’s fabulous - I’ve got fond memories of Broadstairs, a wonderful place. I had to be good to get a Morelli’s 😋 not sure that was always the case. Now, it’s my rules 😀 Thanks for taking the time to comment Cheers 🍻 Gary

[@TheKimgower]

Thank you so much, it opened my treasure chest of beautiful memories. x

[@OurWorldForYou]

Kim, thanks so much 😍 Good memories are the best. It's changed a bit, but not too much 😀

[@gillboyes7345]

What a lovely video with warm friendly narration

[@OurWorldForYou]

🙏 Thanks so much, I'm really glad you like it 😍

[@paulspice4717]

Excellent video, balanced and entertaining and informative

[@OurWorldForYou]

Thanks very much Paul, we do try, wonderful little place. We recently discovered a link between Broadstairs and the famous 'Fork Handles' Two Ronnies sketch, which was fascinating. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to comment, Happy & safe travels Gary & Janis

[@suchisthismystery2814]

Broadstairs is just lovely and you have captured it so beautifully. Its charm and its antiquity, stole my heart immediately. I have lived in London for the past 60 or so years but I dream of seeing out my days in either Broadstairs or Folkestone. Yesterday, I was unexpectedly offered a wee social housing property in Folkestone, tucked just behind the stunningly beautiful Leas. The flat is somewhat tiny and nothing fancy, but hey, it just might be the new home for me - let's see. Thank you for the wonderful videos. They are charmingly lovely and beautiful beyond 🥰

[@OurWorldForYou]

Wow that would be so nice - London has changed so much over the last 60 years, it'll be nice to escape to the seaside. Folkestone would be great, and easily a bus ride to the other coastal towns for a day out. I can't wait for the lockdown to end so we can head out again.😀

[@suchisthismystery2814]

@@OurWorldForYou Yes indeed 🤗 Until which time, please take good care. Thank you once again.

[@AliGspot]

This was so relaxing to listen to. Now to watch some more of these

[@OurWorldForYou]

Thanks so much Alex, I am so glad you enjoyed the video, hopefully there's plenty more to be enjoyed. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, all the best for 2024. Gary & Janis

[@stokegaz1069]

I stayed in a convalescent childrens home in Broadstairs in the 1960s. I was only 6 years old. One of the recollections is getting on the beach with acess through a small tunnel. I don't even know the name of the home I stayed in, but remember it was a huge place. Children slept in dormitory and we had pea and ham soup every night for supper !

[@OurWorldForYou]

Hi, just did a little digging, and it sounds like you stayed at St Mary's Convalescent Home Broadstairs. I came across this - thanetonline.blogspot.com/2009/01/st-marys-convalescent-home-broadstairs.html - I hope your time there was okay, Broadstairs is a beautiful place, I hope you got to see the best of it. Wishing you the best for today, and tomorrow, and forevery day after that - Take care - Gary

[@stokegaz1069]

@@OurWorldForYou thank you for your kindness. Best regards Gary

[@passiveagressive4983]

I use to go st. Stephens college in North Foreland (behind the lighthouse and Stella Maris ). Use to go to Stonebay for long walks and l loved every minute of it ❤️ lovely memories. I recall that the steps in NF that took you to Stone Bay were based on the famous 39 steps

[@OurWorldForYou]

Hi PA What an interesting fact, so I had a little dig about and I found this on wiki 'John Buchan wrote The Thirty-Nine Steps while he was ill in bed with a duodenal ulcer, an illness which remained with him all his life. Buchan's son, William, later wrote that the name of the book originated when the author's daughter was counting the stairs at St Cuby, a private nursing home on Cliff Promenade in Broadstairs' So the book gets its name from those steps. Now I never knew that - Learn something new every day 😍 Do you get a chance to get back at all? If I get a chance over the winter/spring I may pop down and put something together for the channel to fill in some of the gaps in my Kent Coast wanderings Anyway, take care, stay safe, stay well. Gary

[@passiveagressive4983]

@@OurWorldForYou that is awesome. I haven’t been back to NF for a very long time. SSC closed in the 90s and I believe the land has been turned into exclusive houses? Not sure.. I look forward to your vlog about the stairs. It was thought it was an urban myth - so glad to hear they were based on reality. PA❤️

[@Pinerocks]

I’m going tomorrow for the first time! Can’t wait!

[@OurWorldForYou]

The weather could have been kinder, but enjoy your day and soak up the charm - have a good one.

[@Pinerocks]

@@OurWorldForYou thanks, well it should be dry and some sun, it will be nice to get out of the city for the afternoon!

[@OurWorldForYou]

You should still grab an ice cream at Morelli's, regardless of the weather. Oh, and nice to step back in time too.

[@TheTudorgirl]

I'm from Germany and I used to visit this place with my parents every summer. I miss it so much and your video brought back wonderful memories. Thank you. :)

[@OurWorldForYou]

Thank you. That's so nice to hear, I'm so glad it's brought back the memories 😍 Hope you're safe & well in Germany, which part are you from? (We are very sad that this will be the first year in over 10 that we won't have visited. We'll be back next year though) Once again Danke

[@TheTudorgirl]

@@OurWorldForYou Thanks for your answer. So far, I've been well. I'm from the south of Germany, "Baden-Württemberg", close to the city of Karlsruhe. All the best to you, stay safe! :D

[@OurWorldForYou]

Wow, we've been to Baden-Württemberg, visiting Heidelberg, Baden-Baden & Stuttgart, and Karlsruhe has been on our list for a while. It's about 650km from Calais, so normally we choose your region, or just across the border in Alsace, when we start our road trips. Any other great locations you can recommend when we can travel safely again?

[@TheTudorgirl]

@@OurWorldForYou What a funny coincidence. :) For recommendations: as you said Karlsruhe, for its Baroque palace; Tübingen: one of the oldest University cities with a beautiful river and Freiburg: little rivulets run through the city and there is a nice gothic cathedral.

[@OurWorldForYou]

Thanks so much - great tips - let's hope we can make it for 2021 🤞. We've no German Christmas this year, but we've some Aachener Printen, some lebkuchen & glühwein from Aldi - 😀 and years of Käthe Wohlfahrt decorations from our travels so it's the best we can do 😍

[@giselerangel459]

I visited Broadstairs some time ago,before the pandemic...many photos and lovely memories! nice video! love from Brazil.

[@OurWorldForYou]

Obrigado meu amigo - so glad you like the place, it's just so beautiful. Love from Kent 😍

[@RoamingRequired]

Sandy beaches are such a treat! I love those colourful beach houses :)

[@OurWorldForYou]

Hiya Roma, thought about you when I made that comment on the sandy beaches 😍 - None of those cobbles eh! Would love to go back so Janis can film the missing bits 😂. I think we've both learnt a lot in lockdown, and the guv'nor has promised the video will improve - looking forward to it.

[@trytellingthetruth.2068]

This video is just what I needed. I would spend two wks holiday there from mid July, 30 yrs ago, so I should be there now. There's nothing bad to say about the place and as you say, it's a throwback to a different time. Unfortunately, Rooks the butcher's is no longer open. Oh how I loved their apple turnovers. Great video, thank you.

[@OurWorldForYou]

Hi, so glad you liked the video. It is a wonderful place, and doesn't seem to change much (I guess it does, but its heart remains the same). Such a shame about Rooks, it has left a hole in many a Kentish high street - another sad victim of the pandemic. We do need to head back, but we'll avoid the school holidays, to 'discover' a few more of Kent's hidden gems. Thanks for taking the time to comment; glad it brought back fond memories. I now can't stop thinking of apple turnovers 😋 Cheers, Gary & Janis

[@karenconway6061]

I used to live in broadstairs. Lovely place .

[@OurWorldForYou]

Hi Karen, It really is, and on our recent travels to Well & Salisbury, we found a link we either forgot about or just didn't know. The late Prime Minister Ted Heath (1970-1974) was born in Broadstairs and returned a few times. We spotted a couple of paintings and a photo of him in later life at Broadstairs. We want to pop back, but we'll avoid the peak of summer; it can get a little busy. Anyway, thanks so much for dropping by and taking the time to comment, All the best, Gary & Janis

[@karenconway6061]

@@OurWorldForYou I grew up in Bexleyheath and ted heath was our local MP.

[@OurWorldForYou]

Hi Karen, Small world: I was brought up in Welling, and went to Bexley Grammar School, Janis was brought up in Sidcup. So Ted Heath was our MP too 😀 From all accounts, he was a very well-respected gentleman. It was nice to find that link back to home on our travels. All the best, Gary & Janis

[@cafsixtieslover]

I love Broadstairs. I go every year on a day trip with a local coach company. I am going next month.

[@OurWorldForYou]

That's fantastic, Broadstairs is a lovely place - here's hoping you have a wonderful sunny 🌞 day - Where are you coming from?

[@geoffos42]

The Ironmonger shop at 4:13 was the inpiration for the famous "Four candles" sketch by the Two Ronnies. Ronnie Corbett used to holiday in Broadstairs and stayed in a building on the opposite corner to the shop.

[@OurWorldForYou]

Geoff, that's fascinating, and I'd never heard that before. I didn't even know Ronnie Corbett had a holiday home in Broadstairs. You have also help me find the Four Candles micro pub - I think that makes you a legend, and I need to head back to Broadstairs. Thanks for taking the time to comment, Cheers 🍻, Gary & Janis

[@Hillsyhooplayz]

Nice to see my shop in the video

[@OurWorldForYou]

Hi Hillsy, Now come on, give us a clue - what shop? I bet with these sunny days, Broadstairs has been bustling, maybe even madness at the weekends. Still, nice to see people enjoying themselves 😎 Gary & Janis

[@OurWorldForYou]

Hi Hillsy, Sorry, didn't realise your age - keeping safe online is really important, So no more questions, and no more clues. Must be a wonderful place to grow up at times, Have a good one, All the best, Gary & Janis

[@Hillsyhooplayz]

@@OurWorldForYou thanks love your vids

[@rajanarulganesan1730]

Nicely put together and wonderful, pleasant narration. Enjoyed that. On my list of places to visit.....

[@OurWorldForYou]

Rajan, 🙏 thanks so much, appreciate that. Broadstairs is a lovely place to visit, so I hope you have a fabulous day when you do visit 😍 - take care & stay safe

[@mdee8784]

Very charming place. Regards from Australia

[@OurWorldForYou]

🙏 Thanks so much - stay safe, stay well 😍

[@TextBookPuncher1]

Great videos mate

[@OurWorldForYou]

🙏 Thanks so much - appreciate that 😍

[@Gillianh007]

Lovely video. I hope to visit this summer. I grew up visiting Kingsgate every year 1970s. My grandma lived on 2nd Ave. It’s been many years, but her house is still there according to Google earth 😁

[@OurWorldForYou]

🙏 Thanks - That would be so cool; some parts of that coast haven't changed much at all. It'll be nice to see it in its 21st-century splendour. Take care, stay safe & happy travels.

[@geoffos42]

I lived in Percy Avenue, just down from 2nd Avenue, from the mid-60s to the mid-80s. A lovely place to grow up. :)

[@jaybze7290]

This video was very informal Factual and it was relaxing ☺️👍🏻

[@OurWorldForYou]

🙏 Thanks - glad you liked it - I do try to include a little info as I go - Take care; stay safe - stay well 😍

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

Very informative and interesting video!

[@OurWorldForYou]

🙏 Thank you - I try hard. Having a great time truffling out a few more interesting places near home to capture - Thanks again for taking the time to comment 😍 Stay Safe, stay well, and can you tell me where summer is please? ☔

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

I had a lovely afternoon in Broadstairs, and was impressed with how friendly local people were! A nice lady called Maura? Welcomed me to Thanet LOL! I did a long stroll round to Dumpton gap! Had fish and chips and quick walk round shops. I was told Botany bay is nice, but I was too tired by then, and had to trek back to the station. Will have to come back!

[@OurWorldForYou]

😃 Now that's fabulous - so pleased you had a great day. A stroll to Dumpton Gap is no mean feat - you earned your fish 'n' chips. You probably deserved an ice cream for Morelli's - perhaps one for next time. You could also try Ramsgate, also on the Isle of Thanet, and on the same trainline. Or you could try Deal, which is a bit further south but also nice, and the train station is closer to the front too! Anyway, so glad it was a great trip. Take care, stay safe, stay well.😍

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

@@OurWorldForYou oh yes, I forgot, I had FAB ice cream at Morellis too!

[@OurWorldForYou]

😆 - Thought you might 😋 It has to be done really

[@KandiRockChick]

I love broadstairs and Hastings xx

[@OurWorldForYou]

They are just fabulous, although I could do with just a touch more 🌞 to enjoy it 🤷‍♂️ - in the words of Nessa, from Gavin & Stacy - What's occurin'

[@egapnala65]

"Down the hill to Broadstairs Have you ever gone On a Summer morning When the bright sun shone? John and I, and baby Went there yesterday In the sea to paddle On the sands to play. When we left St. Peter's Very gay were we; Baby in her carriage Dolly on her knee; John and I the horses Without whip or rein. Down the hill to Broadstairs, Swift as any train. Up the hill from Broadstairs Slowly did we go Singing like the sailors "With a Yo! heave ho!" Climbing up the hill-side, In the sun so hot; Tiread and very weary To the top we got. Back again at Broadstairs Someday we shall be: Building sandy castles Paddling in the sea. Poem from "The Infants Magazine" 1890.

[@OurWorldForYou]

Wow, what a beautiful Poem - thanks for sharing 😍

[@john3Lee]

Correction - There is a penny arcade, its on the left just past York Gate on the left... Just little up from the theatre...

[@OurWorldForYou]

🙏Thanks John, and I must have walked past it too. As a seaside resort though Broadstairs is very different from Margates/Great Yarmouth/Blackpool - that sort fo kiss-me-quick hat sorta place - and we love it for that.

[@john3Lee]

@@OurWorldForYou Broadstair is a lovely timeless place that I used to visit on a regular basis in the 60s as my Gran had a guest house there... I just had a look on Google earth to see if the amusements were still there, and yes they are - now called family amusements... I love your video, it took me right back into my past... Thanks again

[@OurWorldForYou]

Hi John, We love Broadstairs too; planned to create a summer video, but it looks like I am running out of time (I will avoid it during the school holidays!), maybe early September. It does look timeless, but I guess there has been a fair bit of change. I had to Google the arcade, so small, so discreet. I think Broadstairs is a little more for the adults - fine selection of pubs in town 😊 Cheers, and stay cool Gary & Janis

[@sarahdilger111]

My Aunt May lives there💗

[@OurWorldForYou]

That's fabulous, have you visited often? it's a lovely place, we often go this time of year on a nice summy day - it's great to have fish 'n' chips by the sea -although you may have a fight with the seagulls 😮

[@ashfordmarketofficial9610]

⭐ LIKE ⭐

[@OurWorldForYou]

🙏 Thanks so much 😍

[@geoffreyjerrom7771]

A walk in the past.

[@OurWorldForYou]

🍻 Cheers Geoffrey, I don't think Broadstairs changes too much over the years - maybe subtle little differences. Thanks for the comment, take care J&G

[@junieva3467]

i literaly saw my house

[@OurWorldForYou]

Wow, how great. I hope you're keeping safe & well, and you're surviving Tier 4 restrictions. You live in a beautiful part of the world, and we love it during the Autumn/Winter, but until it's safe for everyone we're staying away. Anyway, thanks for commenting, and all the very best for 2021 😀🥂

[@junieva3467]

@@OurWorldForYou thankyou

[@英国小镇]

很美

[@OurWorldForYou]

Thank you very much - 非常感谢你

[@carolechapman8822]

Hardley changed in sixty years,

[@OurWorldForYou]

Do you live in Broadstairs, or a regular visitor? I've been plenty of times, man and boy, and on the outside it looks unchanged, but it doesn't look dated, or stale. Love the place.

[@ophiuchus6721]

lol you are seen

[@OurWorldForYou]

Thanks 😊

[@JimOverbeckgenius]

Owned 11 Chandos Road 17 years ago, sold it for a fat profit & moved to glorious Italy = YIPPEE!

[@OurWorldForYou]

Jim, Well done, glad you're enjoying life in Italy Take care, Gary & Janis