230: Gloucester Cathedral and Docks (City of Gloucester 2024)

[@lesleyborthwick3698]

Wonderful from start to finish. Beautiful Cathedral & gardens, very interesting. Thanks Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Lesley, pleased you enjoyed it 👍

[@shanedallastaylor570]

thanks Patrick for another delightful walk.the city of Gloucester looks a beautiful place.and the cathedral looked amazing.i loved the blue stained glass window it looked so.lovely.cannot wait for another delightful video.all the best.👍👍❤️❤️

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching Shane. Gloucester is special to me for the reasons I mentioned in this video so I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yes that blue stained glass window was definitely a highlight. All the best 👍

[@sofiaengelke1276]

Your walk in Gloucester was so special. Needless to say, the cathedral is a stunning piece of craftsmanship. Wonderful that you shared some of the nooks and crannies within this beautiful place of worship. Thank you for exploring the city of your birth and showing the vibrancy found within. Thanks again Patrick for this wonderful film.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Sofia. The cathedral was a wonderful place to visit with all those nooks and crannies and certainly my favourite cathedral now. Glad you enjoyed my exploration of Gloucester and I'm proud to have been born here. All the best 👍

[@stephmcghie8732]

Good Afternoon Patrick, what a beautiful cathedral 😊 definitely something calming about walking around one, a bit of reminiscing for you visiting Gloucester! Thankyou for taking us along, have a good weekend.

[@solitaryrambler]

Good morning Steph, glad you enjoyed the cathedral. Yes I enjoyed reminiscing around Gloucester, although there have been a lot of changes since I last visited. Thanks for watching Steph, have a great weekend too 👍😀

[@jeanwainwright598]

Hi Patrick thank you for another interesting walk, we loved the cathedral what a beautiful building, and the craftsmanship was wonderful, we have never been to Gloucester. Thank you again take care regards Dave & Jean

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Dave and Jean, pleased you enjoyed this film of my birthplace. The cathedral is indeed amazing, the best I've seen I reckon. All the best 👍

[@Greatoutdoorswalks2061]

Beautiful cathedral looks a very interesting place your birth place Cheers Patrick

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it. I'm proud to have been born here. Thanks for watching, much appreciated 👍

[@claireEt9055]

How interesting to see how much history is still remaining in the middle of a busy town. How great they’ve saved the steeple! Thanks patrick👍🏻

[@solitaryrambler]

That steeple was great, wasn't it?! Glad you found it interesting Claire, thanks for watching 👍

[@michaeldenham9681]

Interesting place, as are all ancient cathedral cities. The cathedral was so interesting. I always enjoy looking round them, and not many give you the opportunity to climb to higher levels, or on to the roof, so that was a great treat. I've never been to Gloucester itself, so that was a nice trip by proxy. Thanks Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

It's one of my favourite cathedrals now and it was great to be able to access those upper galleries, a real treat for me. It's certainly the highlight of Gloucester for me, and I am very proud to have been born in this city. Thanks Michael for watching and commenting 👍

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

The Oxebode must have been an amazing thoroughfare when it was extremenly narrow, Patrick. New Inn Lane looks to be fairly narrow, too. The whole centre of this city looks really spick and span, with the place looking very tidy and with no foolish grafitti as well. The cathedral is a remarkable building and one of the most complex, with all the different passages and rooms. The architecture both outside and inside is of the highest order. The docks complex looks a real treat to visit, with the various warehouses, and later buildings that compliment the older ones. Such a lovely city for you to be proud of, Patrick, your birthplace. Many thanks for this grand presentation

[@solitaryrambler]

I remember Gloucester city centre looking quite run down in the past, but a lot of work has clearly been done since I last visited many years ago. The cathedral is easily the best religious building I've visited, so much to see inside and out. I've never been that familiar with the docks, but it was good to visit whilst I was there. I certainly am proud to have been born in Gloucester. Thanks as always Ffranc for your support. All the best 👍

[@williamclarke2020]

I was waiting for Dumbledore to come around a corner in the cathedral. I could tell you were overcome by the beauty of it all. Especially the blue stained glass. What a feast for the optical senses. It must have been incredible, Patrick?

[@solitaryrambler]

It was a wonderful cathedral and I feel very proud to have been born in this city. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@kellyshaw7271]

what a beautiful place to be born. It's lovely. The old streets and Tudor homes, that have seen years of history. You cannot beat a cathedral visit and the architecture is amazing. We couldn't build anything on a par now. It's always strange to see you in a city. I always picture you living in the middle of a field in the countryside, stoutly refusing to venture near the cities 😁 It was a busy day though but glad you got to see the old sailing ships. It must feel strange to be recognised a lot. I'm happy that Ray got you there for two pounds. What a bargain, as parking alone is extortionate. Really enjoyable and thank you Patrick

[@solitaryrambler]

i'm very proud to have been born in Gloucester, and used to enjoy walking around it more in my younger days, so it was great to return here after so many years to film this. I prefer country walks as you know, but as Gloucester is part of my personal history, I thought it might be nice to make a film here this time. I didn't know about the Tall Ships event until I arrived in the city this day, so it was more crowded around the docks than I expected. It was nice to meet Ray and I have been quite taken aback this year alone as to how many people have said hi due to recognising me from KZbin, so it's been a very pleasant surprise. It was a bonus to have taken the bus and had a £4 return journey, so no complaints there. Thanks for watching Kelly as always and for all your support 👍

[@Saleem-cb9mr]

What a beautiful city, seems very quiet and clean, a great city to retire to, so much history in this city, would love to visit, another great video Patrick

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks for your comments and for watching 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Good to see you in your birthplace Patrick. I visit Gloucester a fair bit and always have a swim. I enjoy the docks but I'll speak of the cathedral. I went in last year for the first time also. But I never went up into that gallery. I shall have to do that. It was a fine tour - thanks for showing us around. I was thinking that you might visit the Secunda Priory, which is related to Llanthony and is right there beside the dock - near that big red ship. Another time. Well, how about that being recognized. Your face is getting about. Cheers Patrick. All the best. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

Hey Mark, it was lovely to be back in Gloucester, have always been proud to have been born there. Getting up to those upper levels in the Cathderal was amazing, so I'm really glad I found that access. I've not heard of Secunda Priory, but yeah maybe one day. My mission on this occasion was really just to cover the cathedral and the docks, but access to the latter was a bit limited due to the Tall Ships event. I've been really surprised this year as to how much I have been recognised, but it's been great. I'm sure you must get recognised a lot too Mark. Anyway thanks for watching and take care as always. All the best 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@solitaryrambler Good to hear of the day and your pride Patrick. Yeah, Secunda is really easy to access from the docks - google it. Well, you did a good job in covering both and dealing with fame-ha ha! Me? Yeah, some reach out in Hereford, which is nice. I will take care - you too.

[@richardchan9595]

A lovely cathedral walk, Patrick! The outside stroll is fantastic as well.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Richard, glad you liked the cathedral 👍😀

[@nickcooper1260]

Great video, again Patrick. Don't feel ashamed of your younger self not visiting Gloucester Cathedral, these things come to us at different times of our lives, but what an incredible House of God, a vision of Eternity on Earth.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Nick. it was great to have finally made it inside the Cathedral when I filmed this, certainly one of the best I've visited 👍

[@hnm9695]

What a beautiful city! It is on my bucket list of places to visit. Parts of the city reminded me of Lincoln, a city that I usually visit once or twice a year on a sentimental journey.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍

[@CountrysideWalking]

A very colourful and varied tour of Gloucester. Really impressive shots of the magnificent cathedral too, enjoyable to watch. I remember Gloucester from childhood days. Living in Bristol at the time we sometimes visited there. Pretty sure I was entered into annual Eisteddfod there, but have forgotten so much about the city. Must bring many memories for you being born there Patrick. All the best.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Shanita, I'm very proud to have been born in Gloucester. This was the first time I've been here for many years though and could see some changes, especially around the docks and what is now called Gloucester Quays. I thought the cathedral was amazing and enjoyed filming inside. Glad you enjoyed it Shanita, many thanks as always for taking the time to watch 👍

[@samtaylor70]

Hi Patrick, we just enjoyed watching the walk in Gloucester. We spotted the Beatrix potter Tailor of Gloucester shop as you went back to the Cathedral. We were there in about April while staying with my parents in Malvern. We're back home in Brisbane, Australia. Love watching your walks, from Samantha & Will Stanton 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Samantha and Will. Many thanks for watching and for your comments, glad you enjoyed the video 👍

[@steveball1959]

Well we've just caught on quite a few of your films Patrick as we've been away for 5 weeks touring Scotland, our retirement gift to ourselves. Anyway great films in a beautiful area, we love Gloucester and had a couple of little breaks there over the years, bet you're proud to call it home.

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one Steve, hope you had a great time. Glad you enjoyed the Gloucester film. I never actually lived there, but I'm certainly proud to have been born in this city. All the best 👍

[@Lefemme2]

A very lovely walk to a place I plan to visit. It's always nice to have a cup of tea and enjoy your journeys, videos and compositions along with heartfelt insights. Well done, Patrick, you are much appreciated and loved by your growing audience of fans. Kudos.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Kudos for your kind words and for watching, much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the walk, all the best 👍😀

[@Lefemme2]

@@solitaryrambler 🙂

[@pancrazioaquilina7029]

Wow you bring me memories i visit glouester manny times and glo cathedral is a highlight thanks

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one, thanks for watching 👍

[@brijen28lan]

Morning Patrick .. What a lovely surprise .. A brilliant New film from you , Very interesting and you always send a variety of types of walks .. God bless you from Brian and Jenny Lancaster

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Brian and Jenny, thank you so much for your lovely comments and for watching. I'm very proud to have been born in this city 👍

[@harrylinsdell8114]

Looks an amazing place cheers for sharing Patrick

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching Harry, much appreciated 👍

[@gazzertrn]

Hi Patrick , great too see you in my neck of the world . Its all changing here , hopefully for the best . Love the vid .👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Gazzer, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 👍

[@kathrynbrock1558]

I have goosebumps watching this. Gloucester is my favourite cathedral to date. Thanks for sharing it.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, it's my favourite cathedral too. Thanks for watching 👍

[@jamiestables4283]

Great video Patrick. I’ve never been to Gloucester so it’s nice to have an insight. Brilliant

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching Jamie, all the best 👍

[@atrampinthehills.841]

That was wonderful Patrick...i have never been to Gloucester, looks like i am missing out

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Steve. Yes Gloucester has its good and bad points like any city really, but it was great to revisit after so long and I'm proud to have been born here 👍

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello Patrick , oh we enjoyed seeing Gloucester the Cathedral is outstanding , and Hare Lane I think everybody that lives within 10 miles of Gloucester knows the Fish and Chips shop, the park was alway a treat I wonder if they still have the Fair there . Thank you Patrick .

[@solitaryrambler]

It was great to get inside the cathedral this time Shaun, it certainly was outstanding. I remember buying a bag of chips from that shop in Hare Lane many times when I was younger during my travels all over the Forest of Dean on the buses, so it was great to see the shoe was still there after all these years. Thanks for watching Shaun, all the best 👍

[@russ3994]

Hi Patrick what a lovely place Gloucester is have not been there for a long time now so thanks for sharing this one hopefully we will go back again soon for another visit ! anyway if your about in Bakewell around beginning of September do pop in for a pint in pub opposite the co-op ! Cheers Patrick 🍻

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching Russ, I'm very proud to have been born in Gloucester. I'm afraid I'm away again for two weeks at the end of August and start of September, but do have a pint on me! 👍😀

[@russ3994]

@@solitaryrambler where do send the bill ??🤣😜👍

[@leswallace2426]

I'm Scottish, but lived in Gloucester from 1977 to 1983, so thank you so very much for this video of a truly wonderful city.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it! Many thanks for watching 👍

[@paulsstrollsnskywatching]

Once again top stuff 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Paul 👍

[@nuinmarnuinmar5321]

Ooooh, this is wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

[@solitaryrambler]

You are so welcome, thanks for watching 👍

[@SetForAdventures]

Brilliant walk Patrick (didn’t know you where a Gloucester man ) but have to say it’s a stunning cathedral I must take a ride down the m5 it’s been years since I visited this gem of a city ! I remember kings square had fountains and stepping stones! It’s been a while lol 😂 Very best regards Simon 🤠👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Simon, yes born in the great city of Gloucester 😀 The cathedral certainly is a great place and a favourite of mine. I also remember Kings Square with the fountains long before the flat concrete surface that's there now! 😂 Thanks Simon for watching, all the best 👍😀

[@MrSteveMG]

Like yourself Patrick I have no real religious sway but I do get an overwhelming calm feel in the coolness of Churches & Cathedrals and it was lovely to sit back and enjoy your visit to Gloucester Centre and it's Cathedral :o)

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks as always for watching and commenting Steve. Yeah I must admit, when I went inside Gloucester Cathedral this time to film it, it quickly became my favourite religious building I think I've ever entered 👍😀

[@freestyletowers2617]

Your one of the best dressed hikers patrick, thought you were auditioning for vogue magazine ... Great video also 📷📷

[@solitaryrambler]

Haha didn't realise I was getting fashionable in my older age John! 😂 Thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated 👍

[@michaelhiggins4058]

Hi Patrick , lovely video , I love Gloucester cathedral and its very popular with the younger generations too due to it being a Harry Potter film location . Going off topic do you remember Portwall swimming pool , I thought I’d seen you around Garden city on one your earlier videos just wondered if you remembered it lol . Cheers Mike H

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching. Yes I remember Portwall swimming pool as that was my primary school when it was there 👍

[@WalksWithOlly]

I am surprised you'd not visited the cathedral before. Gloucester itself has certainly improved over the years. In the cathedral, you achieved some elevated views that I've not seen before. I can recommend visiting The Crypt down below, should you return another day. Did you have to pay for a permit to use your camera inside? Last time I was there, this rule was in place. It was only £3 or £4, from memory. Gloucester Quays, like many places now, is also home to a Christmas Market at that time of the year. And I remember a really go toasted sandwich shop by the docks near the centre... No idea whether it's still there.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Olly. I can remember Gloucester city centre looking quite run down some years back, but they've definitely done some work to improve it from what I could see. It was a bonus being able access those galleries in the cathedral to get those higher shots, and a very interesting part of the building too. I didn't have to pay for a permit, but I always give a donation when entering a cathedral, plus I just ask if it's ok to use my camcorder, which it was here. I've never seen Gloucester Quays before, but I thought, for a shopping area, it looked really nice. Didn't explore it this time though as there were so many crowds around, which is not something I'm too comfortable with. Thanks for watching Olly, hope you're keeping well. All the best 👍

[@hughsleggs2632]

I hope you picked up a T shirt or two, in the quays. Discount is usually pretty good there!! Good video enjoy that..

[@solitaryrambler]

I didn't do any shopping at all whilst I was there, but the quays certainly looked a great place for a shopping centre. Thanks Hugh for watching and commenting 👍

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

I'm just catching up on the past month of your walks. Gloucester Cathedral is unimaginably beautiful, and so very old - five times as old as the oldest building in my part of the world. I did have a laugh at the sign at 6:49, though; being imprisoned for thirty years isn’t exactly a mere disappointment in life, is it?

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@katykat1778]

They filmed harry potter in the cathedral, most of the scenes in hogwarts corridors are filmed in this cathedral ❤️

[@solitaryrambler]

I need to watch the Harry Potter films now as I've never actually seen them 👍😀

[@EPFAN100]

Born here 1964 mever left But its gone down hill

[@solitaryrambler]

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