The North - The Best Part of England?

[@jennyoshea1958]

I live in the South but I have to agree with you about the North of England. People are friendlier, food tastier (love gravy on my chips) and the scenery is spectacular. Beautiful architecture in the towns and cities, surrounded by lush, mountainous countryside. What a great tribute to the country I love 🌟☀️😊🕊️🙌

[@T..J..]

Loads of people say it, if you visit the England go outside London, go to midlands and north. It’s much more ‘real’ and not over priced tourist traps.

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

The people are also more friendly as well from my experience

[@RaylanGivens123]

Its like anywhere else the big city is its own thing and not indicative of the entire country. It would be like saying going to NYC gives you a complete picture of the USA

[@Danny-eh8us]

Paying for anything in London costs an arm and a leg

[@alistairthomas5504]

Northerners mainly

[@gkirkbride5565]

Best scenery too, lake district, Yorkshire dales, Peak District are probably the most impressive national parks in england

[@robertosborne8694]

Other cities and sites in North of England that I love. Cities of Durham and Newcastle, very friendly people. For ancient history there are remnants of Hadrian’s wall stretching across the North, with some Roman forts dug up by archaeologists. In the Lake District there is Beatrix Potter’s house, very well preserved and was an inspiration for her books. If you have the time take the train up to Edinburgh from Newcastle

[@timbird9732]

Yes they are the real north of england

[@zadokwest]

Hi. As a Lancs lad thanks for giving a great run down in the North. Living here in Lancashire i find it much easier to get around, visting different places by car for day trips. And much more access to varied open spaces. From my home in Central Lancashire. The coast 30mins. Manchester 30mins. Lake Windermere 45mins. Yorkshire Dales 45mins.

[@JenskiC]

As someone who grew up in Merseyside and now lives in Chester its so lovely to see such a positive depiction of the area! Liverpool tends to be given a bad rep so it was great to see you talk about how welcoming the people are in your video of the city ☺️ do you think you'll make a video of Chester? Now that I know you represented the area so well I'll be checking out your other videos for ideas of places to visit! ☺️

[@INTUITIVENORSK2303]

West Yorkshire and Liverpool yeahhhhhh!!

[@alisab3041]

I agree! York is a great base for Northern England - you can train up to Durham, and visit the Dales, the Moors, Castle Howard and many other sites by car (or hire a taxi from the York Train station). We spent 10 days in Northumberland on our last trip and loved the seaside villages. Lovely people, nice B&B’s or small hotels, and much less expensive. It’s actually cheaper to vacation there than many areas in the US. I hope there will be a video about Chester… it’s on my list for the next trip!

[@BillGreenAZ]

When I visit England, one of the cities I hope to visit is York. It has so much Roman history, including the history of Constantine. It's where he was proclaimed emperor.

[@KellieT73]

Thank you for your insight! I'm planning a trip to England for early October and am looking forward to it.

[@valeriedavidson2785]

Kellie. Visit the west country much warmer and nicer than the North of England.

[@woltersworld]

You will love it! Thank you so much.

[@dropview7013]

Hi Walter thanks for showing love for the north🙂 Remember, Up north, you wouldn’t say “Gravy Chips” , but you would say “Chips and Gravy !” 👍🏾

[@joshlunt7827]

Liverpool and Chester are lovely ❤

[@IeshaWaysJones]

I just love your energy and kindness!

[@TimeyWimeyLimey]

A visit to Blackpool on the North West coast is a must, especially if you have kids. Six miles of sandy beaches, three piers with all the fun of the fair, the iconic Blackpool Tower, a British Eiffel Tower. Lots of attractions such as a circus, a Sealife Centre, a rollercoaster theme park and great night life. It's our version of Atlantic City or Vegas for kids ! and few people from overseas know it's there. Accommodation is cheap as there are hundreds of small hotels and Bed and Breakfast Guest Houses.

[@beccajanestclair]

I live in Lincoln as an expat and I absolutely love it here.

[@nadiabarrett5195]

I just returned from the south, but am already itching to visit the north! You hits some points right on the nail!

[@Sketchbook999]

Have you seen the north yet?

[@nadiabarrett5195]

@@Sketchbook999 not yet, saving up to fly over from North America

[@koenven7012]

I've visited the North last year with my dad. Newcastle (and Hadrian's wall) for a week and then a week of Liverpool and environment (so still loads of things to do on a future visit). It was great. Of course, we had exceptional weather (only 1 day of intermittent showers, the rest mostly sunny and around 25°C). There's a lot of nature there and indeed, almost no other tourists (or in some place, any people), which gives you the opportunity to stop on the road if you spot a nice sight. Anybody who's interested in Roman history should visit Hadrian's wall. We took the night boat from Ijmuiden (the Netherlands), which is great since you arrive in the morning well rested and ready to go. A very good option for people from The Netherlands, Belgium and parts of Germany as you don't have to drive all the way up from Dover (and can avoid London and the M25), which will cost you about the same time anyway.

[@jkinnear81]

Years ago, in my early 20's I dated a girl from Chesire for a couple years. I also supported Manchester united which got me very odd looks depending where I was. I loved the North. From the accent, the prices of things, the fact that as you have mentioned they have Gravy Chips which is a similar idea to our Poutine. Except they use Crinkle cut alot more than we do. The lakes district in my opinion is the hiking capital of England. Definitely a place to go if you haven't been already. The one thing I did find the south of England had better than the north however was the weather. I generally found the north really really windy and although not as cold as Montreal in winter, you did need a coat.

[@marcusskidmore7290]

Anywhere outside of London. Doesn't matter if it's north or not.

[@thomHD]

I'd argue it is the Southwest of England - especially Cornwall and Devon - that tends to be the most overlooked by international tourists, who don't come here looking for a beach holiday (though they might end up going to Wales)

[@adi91216]

South-West england is so underrated. Plymouth and the surrounding Devon is an amazing area to visit. Amazing beaches and seaside towns with breathtaking views and classy pubs.

[@terrifromm5085]

Thank you for giving us another reason to visit England again. Sounds like a plan.

[@manephewlenny6401]

The toilets are better up north and more accessible when you suffer from extreme bowel movements in public with it coming out of the bottom of your trousers like it’s decade old dog food. Here's some tips on how to get by up North. 1. Look for public restrooms in shopping centers or malls: In the North of England, shopping centers and malls often have clean and accessible public restrooms that are open to the public. These facilities are usually well-maintained and have ample facilities for your needs. 2. Use public transportation facilities: Public transportation facilities like train stations and bus stations also have public restrooms that are available to commuters and travelers. These facilities are usually well-maintained and are designed to accommodate a large number of people. 3. Visit tourist attractions: Tourist attractions in the North of England often have public restrooms that are open to the public. These facilities are usually clean and well-maintained, as they are designed to cater to a large number of visitors. 4. Check out local cafes and restaurants: Many cafes and restaurants in the North of England have public restrooms that are open to the public, even if you are not a customer. These facilities are usually clean and well-maintained, and can be a great option if you need to use the restroom while you're out and about. Overall, the North of England has a reputation for having more accessible and well-maintained public restrooms than the South. By keeping these tips in mind, you should be able to find a public restroom when you need one.

[@bryantsteury8910]

"coming out of the bottom of your trousers like it’s decade old dog food" lolol, that is a description I have never heard but instantly love

[@Sketchbook999]

Would pelvic floor breathing exercises be useful for this? And i have heard from many people that sitting in chairs when eating effects bowl movements so many sit on carpet at home. Also when using the toilet many people use a foot rest. Your bowel problems can be REVERSED.

[@gol4695]

You'll do for me, our kid Subscribed

[@raychappel7354]

Definitely agree that the North of England doesn't enough love. I spend a lot of time in Newcastle for work and really love it there. As a huge history nerd, there are some massively important sites like Durham, Hadrian's wall and the Roman Forts, Bamburgh (Bebbanburg of the Last Kingdom fans), Alnwick, and Lindisfarne all within an Hour of Newcastle. 1-1.5 hours south and you have York and Leeds, not to mention beautiful countryside. Newcastle itself is worth a visit for the people alone, or maybe catch a NUFC match and witness just how much a town (toon) can love a team. Then you have Edinburgh a 2 - 2.5 hour trip away directly north or Glasgow a 3 hour drive away north west.

[@jackdoe8483]

A northerner here, originally from Chorley, Lancashire, I now live in Vilnius. Couldn't agree more

[@bravoninetyseven]

I'm convinced! Thank you for the hint.

[@Lily_The_Pink972]

Our northern counties certainly have by far the most spectacular scenery. And as a northerner I'm bound to say we're more friendly!

[@davidgrant8824]

there are so many fantastic places to visit in Northern England

[@Shebsthewanderer]

Love this! We do the best chips. And it won’t cost you an arm and a leg to explore the north indeed

[@elliott_whittaker]

hey, bristolian here. perhaps i’m biased but this video to me sounds like you’re comparing ‘the north’ to london. rather than ‘the south’. the south west is absolutely fantastic. bristol, dorset, devon and cornwall are easily some of the best places in the whole of the UK, let alone just england.

[@paulb4877]

From someone who lives in the North of England I agree with you 100%. Doing Family days out is much cheaper and eating and drinking out is probably about half the price of London. There are Great cities to visit, great coast lines on both the east and west coast and National Parks for countryside visits. Loads of stuff to do with kids like theme parks, amusement parks, Zoo's & safari parks plus most museums in England are now free admission and the ones in Manchester & Liverpool are fantastic for a free day trip.

[@martinevans7090]

Hey, proud southerner here (albeit half northern because my mum was from Yorkshire) - I always find it annoying that people say the north is so much better than the south and that the people are always friendlier, but at the same time they can be rather annoyingly self-righteous. And don't just take my word for it, as the American author Bill Bryson put it "if you want to know your shortcomings, you won't find more helpful people anywhere." So yeah, they're not all universally friendly as some people (mostly northerners) would have you believe. Any chance on there being a follow-up to this video of 4 ways the south is better than the north? Y'know for the sake of balance? Sure, the north has the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District etc. but the south has the Jurassic Coast, the New Forest, Dartmoor and the English Riviera to name just a few. The south ain't all that bad!

[@valeriedavidson2785]

Martin Evans. I totally agree re. the north/south England discussion. Give me the South every time. Much better weather. The people talk properly and there is some beautiful scenery in the South.

[@blotski]

It's an odd one really. I'm 100% northern but I've always found people to be friendly down south. I've never really come across the unfriendliness people talk about at all. Even in London I've mostly had very positive experiences. But my son's girlfriend is from Essex and she's recently moved north to live with him and she's always going on about how much nicer everyone is here. But when I've been to Essex to see her family I thought everyone was really nice. So I guess it's all personal really. The north has a hell of a lot more than the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District, by the way.

[@hey12542]

I'm from the south and my father was a Geordie from Newcastle. I absolutely agree with you. Good and bad people everywhere no matter if they're from the North or South tbh.

[@Peter_Box]

If you get a chance, visit Richmond, North Yorkshire.Stay at Millgate House in Richmond, you won't regret it. It's a great town and on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales. I love Northern England too.

[@yodorob]

The gravy chips remind me of poutine back in my own Quebec.

[@anitawarburton6087]

The North is great because everyone has the correct accent to my Canadian ears. They sound like me parents growing up, Luv. Now don't forget to pull the chain after your trip to the loo!

[@PlanetaryCitizen]

I live in Hastings, in the south east. Its not too expensive here, but you're right about Brighton. It's almost as expensive to live there as London. I nearly moved to Manchester before coming here. I think you'll find it has a high crime rate there and one thing that put me off was seeing shops with their fronts all smashed in. When I enquired about it, I was told it was because all of the ram raiders! I found the Mancunians I met personally very friendly though. When I asked someone for directions, I ended up with about six people who all stopped to help me!

[@dovestone_]

The answer is: YES

[@jackaylward-williams9064]

As a Lancashire lad, I could think of far more than 4 reasons.

[@woltersworld]

They were calling me back to the pub so i inly had 5 mi utes. You are so right

[@leahdickinson8974]

As a Yorkshire lass, so could I 🙂

[@rjflores438]

Im from Manchester and I would agree that the North is friendlier but living in a large city like Manchester I have noticed that the people that are more closed off here tend to be the more affluent people from the South that have moved up here and gentrified many of the neighbourhoods of my city, I guess its a good thing in a way as some parts of Manchester were very rough back in the 90s but there doesnt seem to be the same community there once was. Also the North is very densely populated from Manchester and Liverpool up towards West Yorkshire and Shefiield but is then the complete reverse when you get to the other side of Leeds with The Yorkshire Dales, Bowland Forest and the Lakes.

[@Solo-vh9fm]

You should come to Middlesbrough and try our parmos

[@nelotharen8599]

Hebden bridge is between Manchester and Leeds on the train. Then get a bus ride to Howarth. Hebden Bridge and Howarth I would say are "hidden gems".

[@woltersworld]

Thanks for the tip!

[@no_soy_rubio]

Southerner here based in Brighton but have lived in Yorkshire and Lancashire! Cheesey chips is more the thing in the south. Definitely agree cities like Durham, Liverpool and Chester etc are better value than Bath. Northerners are more friendly for sure. Foreigners might struggle with the accent though 😂 Also, the north has much more natural beauty as you say, Lake District etc...although the Southwest (Cornwall, Devon, Dorset) has the best coastline Oh and btw Stonehenge is the most OVERRATED tourist attraction in England

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

I don't know why so much attention is paid to Stonehenge when we have castles and roman forts all over the country 😂

[@no_soy_rubio]

@@Bullet-Tooth-Tony- what should I call ya? Bullet? Tooth?

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

@@no_soy_rubio You can call me Susan if it makes you happy 😜

[@tiggerwood8899]

Don't ask for gravy chips though. Its chips and gravy

[@stephenbasu1548]

West Witton is a lovely place . There be magic there .

[@CMETraveling]

Omg, Gravy chips! Thanks @WoltersWorld & especially the $$$ saving tips.

[@woltersworld]

Cheers!

[@Sylantjfjcx]

Great content as always Mark

[@clairt8043]

I would say one thing that really separates the north from the south is the sense of humour! People from the north are more down to earth than those from the south who can tend to be a bit, well, stuck up. Some of the funniest people you'll ever meet are scousers ( people from Liverpool for those who don't know) but generally people from the north tend to be more rounded and have less of a misplaced sense of self importance than people from the south.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Bring a rain jacket and warm clothes 😊

[@fuferito]

Just two off the top of my head; The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, and Tolkien's former residence in the same city.

[@davidgrant8824]

if you are looking for reliable accommodation, premier inn are good and premier inn plus rooms have a fridge. few real family rooms however.

[@woltersworld]

I stayed at one in this trip :)

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

Well it kinda depends on the city as to how friendly it is over all. I'd say Brighton is quite a friendly southern city and Hull is quite an unfriendly northern city. York is very much a friendly northern city and Bristol is a rather unfriendly southern city. So it varies.

[@sams3015]

Just on time! We are eyeing a driving trip to Northern England (ferry from Ireland). The hotels are fraction of the price of doing a staycation here in Ireland 😭 so it offsets the ferry cost

[@russmeans]

Learned about curry sauce on chippies in Scotland...the bomb!

[@susanhutchinson5305]

I love the north ! I go 4 times a year! Better prices lovely down to earth folks who have time to talk ❤

[@monkeymox2544]

You sort of touched on it when talking about space, but for me it's really the landscape that makes the North great. The South also has beautiful and unique landscapes, no doubt about it, but personally I'd say the North wins on that count. Of course, England in general loses to Scotland for raw natural beauty, but I think the unique thing about the landscapes of the North is that they provide a (literal and metaphorical) middle-ground between the almost entirely tame, gentle landscapes of the South, and the much wilder and remote landscapes of the Highlands.

[@testingtrail]

I really enjoyed north of England, York is amazing!!

[@GK-qt7qg]

Mark - next time you are in Ireland you have to try a 'Spice bag', also a Spice burger (completely different things).

[@TheVaughan5]

The North of England has much to offer for sure. However for me there is one major downside - the weather! I used to visit the North every year between June and August and it was rarely very warm and constantly grey. I guess if you’re visiting from another country that wouldn’t necessarily put you off and to be honest it shouldn’t because there are some of the U.K.’s most historic locations to be found.

[@koenven7012]

Then I was lucky when I visited last year in August. We had beautiful weather, with only one day of rain (intermittent showers) and sun most days. Probably exceptional, but we took it gladly. Always nicer to have to use the sunscreen than the umbrella.

[@MrPickledede]

You say people in the north are friendlier but what about the famous southern hospitality and that delicious food with the fried chicken and the amazing BBQ and sweet tea

[@photosmithy]

So true regarding the curry sauce on chips. I went to university in Central London back in 1990, I asked for curry sauce on my chips and the guy behind the counter said ' this ain't a curry house mate' . Told me all I needed to know lol.

[@hey12542]

That's so odd cause curry sauce on chips is literally a thing in the south. I'm from London and used to get it all the time.

[@lightfootpathfinder8218]

Any good chippy should have the four staples to lather on your chips ...Gravy, Curry, peas and beans 😋 ...just my opinion

[@ccityplanner1217]

1:31: That's one of the hot things that we debate in England, whether the people from the north are friendlier than the people from the south.

[@whoaretheytojudgeus]

As a southerner, I think northerners edge us southerners on friendliness

[@garysimpson1486]

Salt and vinegar chips and Curry sauce north west england and pies 😁

[@stevenbruce8422]

We got famous Staffordshire oatcakes here Staffordshire plus home potters in stoke on Trent. As from England yes it is dear south east England Devon Cornwall Somerset, not as overprice south east and London where always dears.

[@Bobario1]

The main thing that divides the north of England from the south is gravy.

[@chantalpinsonneault1299]

Have you been to the province of Quebec? It's called a poutine here.

[@VampiraVonGhoulscout]

It's not quite the same as poutine, unfortunately. Not as nice as that. We do have the occasional place that sells poutine in the UK and it is definitely a bit fancier than our gravy chips.

[@woltersworld]

I love it. Poutine is a bit fancier i feel when i eat it. Chips with gravy is a fun snack. Poutine is an epicurean delight that dazzles the sense.

[@VampiraVonGhoulscout]

@@woltersworld Exactly. What this guy said.

[@shawneous]

I agree, but I just visited Portsmouth and it also fits these descriptions. So maybe it’s just getting away from London/Bath.

[@sumosprojects]

Would you consider doing a travel Vlog on Australia mate ?

[@jimlambo]

and don't forget all the palace houses in the north, chatsworth, hardwick hall, castle howard, herewood house, wentworth, etc (i'm not saying there aren't amazing ones in the south too)

[@waynebigfootwoodcraft]

Being born and bred in Sheffield I have always known that the North is far superior to the South of England. Lots of places to see as well far more than you could ever fit into a holiday.

[@xXPyrophorusXx]

As was alluded to: Sounds like the South could use a poutine stand/truck/storefront

[@fredfredericks3496]

It's not Canada mate -:)

[@iloveanimals1964]

Welcome to my home 🫶

[@woltersworld]

Loved it

[@fredfredericks3496]

Friendlier folks

[@Imachickenlol]

Omg Can’t believe you’re in my hometown

[@woltersworld]

Loved it there

[@Imachickenlol]

@@woltersworld I wish I could see that face in person x

[@Sketchbook999]

@@Imachickenlol for security reasons some won't meet. And having less attachment with fans.

[@rob1921]

im from london and now live in hull.. the truth is that when it comes down to it .. northern people hate other northern people.. yorkshire v lancashire for an example or mancs v liverpudlians... i found that londoners dont really dislike anyone.londoners are more concerned what goes on in london to even give anyone else a second thought..

[@Fan652w]

I am English, born and brought up near London, but for the last 52 years I have resided in Nottingham which I find definitely 'Northern'. Prices are generally far cheaper than in southern England. I agree with everything else Mark says. But on point, the South is definitely better than the North, PUBLIC TRANSPORT. In the south the trains are fast, frequent and usually electric. In the north they are slower, less frequent, and usually diesel. In the south buses are generally plentiful, though the fares are high. In the North, even in tourist areas such as the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, buses are generally less frequent, no evening service, and sometimes no Sunday service.

[@T..J..]

ay up me duck, fellow ‘nottingham-er’

[@blotski]

I wonder if by the South you really mean London. They have the best public transport in the UK - note that it was the one place that Thatcher didn't sell off the public transport to the highest bidder. Anywhere outside of London is not going to have the population of London or the money that TFL has. Is public transport uniformly better than the north outside of Greater London? Is it great in Bath, Bristol, Southampton or in rural Kent or Cornwall? I live in Manchester and we have public transport that almost equals London. We had the £2 cap on bus fares before the govt brought it in for everyone. We have the most extensive tram system in the UK and our mayor has initiated a public transport policy of bringing all transport under the umbrella of the council to produce a co-ordinated system something similar to TFL.

[@Fan652w]

@@blotski No - by South I meant everything South of Yorks and Lancs. Inevitably I had to generalize. I agree that Manchester under Burnham is now good. But Cornwall public transport is now very good! This marginal Tory/Lib Dem county has received huge sums of money for both buses and trains. (eg trains every 30 minutes to Penzance!) The contrast between Cornwall (and Devon) on the one side and tourist areas in northern England such as the Lake District and North Yorks is stark! Leeds, Liverpool and Sheffield all know that their public transport is way behind London. Leeds is the largest city in Western Europe not to have some form of rail rapid transit,

[@hulme187]

They say it’s grim up North but it’s not but I’m bias. Good video.

[@woltersworld]

Thanks

[@keithhutson5930]

There's the North East Durham Newcastle Alwick, home of Hogwarts, and I'm a Scouser

[@christopherdawson233]

How do you afford to go everywhere?

[@faranglao8006]

The North East! 👍

[@scampbell9375]

we call that "poutine" in Canada...lol.

[@your.dreamy.vacation]

Please send one portion of gravy chips to me 🤤🤤

[@woltersworld]

The curryvsaice was next level on them

[@sheilafamularcano5792]

Hi! How about scammers and pickpockets? Is it the same as in Paris?😢

[@shrekster5713]

no

[@WDH59510]

It's like anywhere else, just keep an eye on your stuff.

[@jasonparton567]

You've forgotten the midlands...the black country where the industrial revolution began...stratford upon avon, the cotswolds

[@arc24CH]

i love how its just us brits watching this 😂

[@davidgrant8824]

avoid accommodation with shower curtains

[@woltersworld]

Thats what i tell jocelyn all the time

[@slw0599]

As nice a city York is, it is expensive to stay, it's a touristy city just like London, Edinburgh etc, but with London prices....also there's a massive north south divide in Britain, the south are very snobby and dismiss the north as poor and if something needs fixing /repairing in the south it always gets priority, whereas in the north our government gives us a far smaller budget, or hardly anything at all, basically the government doesn't care less about the north of England.

[@ruskasielu6261]

According to northerners, this video should be called "4 of the billion reasons why northern England is better than southern England" Seriously through, some of the best times I've had in England were in Yorkshire, some amazing places there

[@Tramptraveller]

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[@OnlyKronix]

As a brit, the north is better then the south!

[@chachar7458]

Hi Mark, as a native of northern England I'm glad you enjoy our culinary heritage 🙂I don't know if you've had the version of chips and gravy with grated cheese mixed in - it's the same principle as poutine, and it's equally delicious, and equally nutritious (ahem)

[@JootjeJ]

Lived in England for five years in the '90s. Still think the North is much nicer than the South. Chip butties!

[@chachar7458]

You can't beat double carbs!

[@jenniferbenzie6594]

Uh OH you can't pose questions like this Wolters World haha 😂😂 Northerners are WAY more friendly though

[@LEWIS1992]

Message to all travellers: LONDON IS **NOT** THE UK As someone from the North of England, I can tell you that only seeing London is an absolute shame. London is like a totally different country.

[@TheSaneHatter]

If you're going to invoke any two-word culinary phrase in the North Country's defense, let it be this: YORKSHIRE TEA!!!

[@dungdo3157]

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[@kenzileodavo]

I'm currently in Moscow, obviously most people think England is sh1t and the people are sh1t, I tell them not to confuse the northerners with the southerners :) Football lives in the north

[@ginjaedgy49]

as an englishman i avoid london at all costs

[@jasonjames6870]

It's friendlier, prettier, wilder and cheaper but our weather is much worse.

[@stephenlee5929]

No stay in the South Its great there. Otherwise the North will get as crowded as the South.🙃

[@joshlunt7827]

Got pooed on by a bird in a park in Chester 😛