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theyellowfactory
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The place for my films... events, community, documentary, history, heritage and music.
Gary Cunliffe
gary@theyellowfactory.co.uk
garycunliffe@me.com
Gary Cunliffe
gary@theyellowfactory.co.uk
garycunliffe@me.com
'Furness Abbey Fellowship - Medieval Fair 2024'
This is a short promo film for a very popular annual event which takes place at Furness Abbey in Cumbria on 31st August 2024 10am - 5pm.
An event for all the family!
An event for all the family!
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An Excerpt From 'The Story Of A Photograph Taken In 1860' - The Night Staircase At Furness Abbey
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This is a 2 minute extract from The Night Staircase at Furness Abbey Part 2.
The Night Staircase At Furness Abbey Pt 2 - The Story Of A Photograph Taken In 1860
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This film is part two of my recent film ‘The Night Staircase At Furness Abbey.’ It is the story of a unique photograph taken on the night stair at Furness Abbey in 1860. My film tells the story of the photographer’s career and how this unique photograph may have come to be. The photograph is called ‘A Vista, Furness Abbey’ and was taken by Victorian photographer Roger Fenton who was one of the ...
'The Monks of Furness at Tulketh 1124 - 1127'
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In July 2024 it is the 900th anniversary of the founding of Tulketh Abbey in Preston. It was founded in 1124 when a community of monks from Normandy arrived at Tulketh. Furness Abbey in Cumbria was founded three years later in 1127 when, after a short three year stay at Tuketh, the monks moved to the ‘vale of nightshade’ on the Furness peninsula which was then part of Lancashire. At Tulketh the...
'Tulketh Abbey - 900th Anniversary 2024'
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In July 2024 it is the 900th anniversary of the founding of Tulketh Abbey in Preston. Furness Abbey in Cumbria was founded three years later in 1127 but the history of that abbey can be traced back to 1124, when a community of monks from Normandy arrived at Tulketh. After their short stay at Tuketh the monks moved in 1127 to the ‘vale of nightshade’ on the Furness peninsula, which was then part...
The Night Staircase At Furness Abbey Pt. 1 - A Visit.
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In 2024 the historic night staircase used by medieval monks at Furness Abbey in Cumbria has been rebuilt by English Heritage. This short film (3 mins 50) takes you on a visit to the staircase. It also introduces a first look at a unique photograph taken on the night stair by photographer Roger Fenton in 1860…. which , of course, will be the next part of the story. Reconstructed on the site of t...
'A Bit Of A Bore On The Ribble - 11th March 2024'
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The tide floods up the River Ribble twice every day pushing against the river current. Unless the tide is high and powerful it goes unnoticed. March 11th was a very high tide for Preston and also came just after a new moon so it was worth a visit to see if a tidal bore wave would arrive. And here it is! Although there is still a lot of water flowing down the Ribble this wave was strong and nois...
'From The Jetty - Late Afternoon At Roa Island'
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The scene from the end of the jetty at Roa Island on an ebbing tide late one afternoon in late February. The timeless view of Piel Island, wind and gentle waves, the lifeboat station and a returning boat sailing through the rays of the setting sun. Two minutes of peace. That’s all.
'Scenes At Deepdale - 15th February 2014'
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To mark the tenth anniversary of the passing of Preston North End legend Sir Tom Finney. Sir Tom Finney died in Preston on 14th February 2014 aged 91. Sir Tom was the greatest player to ever play for Preston North End and one of the all-time greats for England. The day following his passing was a home game against Leyton Orient. This is a film of scenes both outside and inside the ground as fan...
'We Are Proud' - A Song For Preston
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‘We Are Proud’ - A Song For Preston. 'We Are Proud' was written for Preston Guild 1992. Its lyric tells the story of Preston. It was recorded by Ashton-on-Ribble High School Junior Choir and then also adopted as the closing finale song of the Schools’ Pageant held on Avenham Park. In 2002 a recording of the song was included in the bid for city status to mark the Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II....
'Grange Over Sands - The Loveliest Spot On The Lakeland Coast'
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This film was made in October 2022 to support the work of Save Grange Lido Ltd, a Community Benefit Society (CBS) with charitable interests. Save Grange Lido is a group of dedicated volunteers working to reinstate the stunning Art Deco Lido situated on the edge of Morecambe Bay. The project has been ongoing for many years and in 2023 the local council finally began work on their first phase of ...
'Furness Abbey Through The Lens Of The Sankey Photography Archive'
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This is a film made with a selection of images of Furness Abbey, Cumbria, taken from the The Sankey Photography Online Archive. The archive holds photographs taken between 1900-1970. A search for Furness Abbey produces hundreds of results. This is my selection of favourites put together into a film where they can be enjoyed in one sitting. It is not a mad dash but a relaxing 8 minute visit to t...
'And Her Mother Came Too'
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A song from a concert given by The Blue Moon Band at The Heron Theatre, Beetham near Milnthorpe, Cumbria on Saturday 16th September 2023. Gary Cunliffe sings an old-fashioned comedy song written in 1921 by Ivor Novello and Dion Titheradge. The song tells a story of the days when a chaperone used to accompany a courting couple on their date to ensure they behaved themselves.
'A House Is Not A Home'
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A song from a concert given by The Blue Moon Band at The Heron Theatre, Beetham near Milnthorpe, Cumbria on Saturday 16th September 2023. Emma Williams sings the ballad 'A House Is Not A Home' written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1964
'They Can't Take That Away From Me'
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A song from a concert given by The Blue Moon Band at The Heron Theatre, Beetham near Milnthorpe, Cumbria on Saturday 16th September 2023. Emma and Gary sing 'They Can't Take That Away From Me', a song written by George and Ira Gershwin and first introduced in the 1937 film 'Shall We Dance.'
'Furness Abbey Fellowship Medieval Fair 2023'
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'Furness Abbey Fellowship Medieval Fair 2023'
'It's Our Abbey - It's Our Medieval Fair 2023'
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'It's Our Abbey - It's Our Medieval Fair 2023'
'Furness Abbey Medieval Fair 2022 - It's Our Abbey'
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'Furness Abbey Medieval Fair 2022 - It's Our Abbey'
'A Glimpse Inside Grange Lido - August 2022'
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'A Glimpse Inside Grange Lido - August 2022'
'What A Wonderful World' Concert Set One
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'What A Wonderful World' Concert Set One
'What A Wonderful World' Concert Set Two
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'What A Wonderful World' Concert Set Two
'New Location Plaques At Furness Abbey'
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'New Location Plaques At Furness Abbey'
A beautiful part of the world!.. thanks for a wonderful trip back down memory lane, I have very fond memories of Preston and Fulwood from my posting to the barracks.
@@taffbats thank you for your kind comment. I’m happy to have taken you down memory lane!
@@taffbats thank you for your kind comment. I’m happy to have taken you on a trip down memory lane!
I was born in Sharah Green hospital (now poshed up to Sharoe green) but alas I don't remember much about it.
@@leowatkins3718 Thank you. I hope you found the history of interest.
@@leowatkins3718 I hope you learnt some history though from my film. Thank you…
Thankyou for bringing back so many memories. I was 4 years old from Glasgow and lived in Egremont gardens with my parents and remember being down at the Abbey on many occasions.I also remember being lifted to look over a wall into large gardens to see the peacocks . This was back in 1970 so i may have a few memories muddled .I will have to dig out the photos i have
@@johnrodgers2505 Thank you John. I’m very pleased that my film has prompted some memories for you. It’s good to hear.
No idea why this just showed up in my feed. I'm glad it did. The photograph is very pleasing, both technically and aesthetically. The details are interesting too. I have an interest in historical clothing and seeing a crinoline authentically worn is mind blowing. Q. Victoria aside. The sign on the building too. National Trust is clearlynfollowing an old tradition. Saving this one. Thank you.
A well put together film, so why do I have such a problem with the staircase. The top part just has too many steps in reality and even if you were elevated it would be still very difficult to get the slow rise form the top of the steps to where the men are standing. The missing steps area could have been filled in with dirt to give the same aspect as the picture. The walls certainly look like part of the lower area has not been exposed to the elements for as long as the top parts. I just don't feel like the picture is the same staircase and would be interested in your explanation.
Thanks for this. I love all the history of Ashton etc
@@shazzerhull thank you very much.
hi there i lived in grange in the 60s and 70s there was no sea grass it was all rocks and sand up to the prom must do a road trip bk to my old stomping ground with my mini 4
Very much appreciated that the clip isn't using *that* AI-generated voice. I can't bear to hear it anymore. Makes the narration here very pleasant to hear by comparison.
I fully agree...don't forget the channel thumbnails and the images provided by plugins ...all of them stolen from real artists.
Labour council are useless. You seen the state of the town?
Fantastic photos, keep them coming, thanks.
@@stevenculley3330 thank you.
Even though I was born and bred in Blackburn, I find your videos very interesting, they help colour what for me is now home (Preston), but wasn't for the first 35+ years of my life.
@@JasonShinks thank you Jason. I’ll let you into a secret. I wasn’t born here either!! I grew up in Barrow-in-Furness. But I think I fell in love with Preston’s history pretty soon after my arrival.
love your videos/thankyou
@@anthonytompkins9116 thank you for taking the time to say that Anthony. Very much appreciated.
Very interesting. I lived at 62 hesketh street until I left home, my parents continued to live there. The house was originally bought by my grandfather Hayward Boneham.
My Aunty and Uncle lived at 58 Hesketh Street, May and Ted Kennedy.
Thank you!
Great video xXx
I'm led to believe it was founded in 1123 by Stephen, Count of Boulogne, later King of England (1135-54).
Stephen did found their community at that time but the first years were spent at Tulketh in Preston before they moved to Furness in 1127.
I dated a woman from Southampton, UK and she told me in her teens kids would sneak into church ruins like this after dark and drink, do drugs, and have sex. I am American so we just had to settle for the woods. lol
This video is everything I've been looking for for as long as I can remember. I'm originally from Barrow but left in 2001 and the abbey always fascinated me. I've been eager to understand what the abbey both looked like in its prime and what life might have looked like for those who called it home. Thanks so much for filling in the blanks.
Thank you Paul. I’m happy that you have enjoyed my film. However I’ve got so much more that I think you will enjoy. I’ve been making films about Furness Abbey for many years. They will give you lots more information and things to learn about the abbey. There are playlists of different topics of films on my UA-cam channel. I’ll give you the link in a moment. The last of the playlists is the Furness Abbey one and there are 30 films. There are some longer films in particular that deal with abbey history such as Cattle In The Quarry and Furness Abbey Hotel and Station. But I imagine that you’ll find most of them of interest. Here’s the link to the playlists and chose the Furness Abbey one. Regards gary m.youtube.com/@theyellowfactory/playlists
@@theyellowfactory Absolutely fantastic Gary, thanks so much. I already know I'm going to love these!
Brilliant video, thanks for sharing
Thank you very much.
One of the less visited Dales, but perhaps better for it.
This got me very nostalgic. I was a student nurse between 1993-1996 and lived in at Sharoe Green Hospital (as I was not from Preston). The old work house had become part of the University and served as the faculty of health. I spent many an hour attending lectures in that beautiful building.
That's nice to know Erin. I was in the Ambulance Service between 1969 to 1999, so knew Sharoe Green Hospital very well. The old work house was the Civic Hostel (which cared for the elderly) before it became offices, so that was a regular port of call also.
@@erinxyes sorry to be a few months late with this reply. I’m happy my film brought back some memories.
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Very interesting and informative - thank you for posting this!
A small gang of us would walk the mile to town. No parents The older ones (9 0r 10) were trusted to look after the young ones ( 4 or 5 ) A bob to get in for three hours entertainment. The ABC in Chester. ( But sometimes we were traitors and went to the Odeon instead 😅) But they never had the letter badges like the ABC. Remember buying one every week till you could spell out your name on your jumper? We used to dance to music up on the stage before the films and cartoons started. Simpler but much happier times. Makes me a bit sad to recall
and on the 3/11 date that has to be in everything. ? 11/3 the date that the bug was declared a pandemic and on the USA election date.. 11/3. ???????
Thank you. A great example that it wasn't only Protestants that were harshly persecuted but also Catholics too 💔 🙏
Great capture. Thanks for sharing.
I was lucky enough to have been there with my brother a few times from the late 80's until the early 90's when it waa still open.On a sunny warm day this place was absolutely stunning! The view of the bay alone was breathtaking from such a great viewpoint. The swimming bath oozed old fasioned style,which i loved as a kid. The pool was filled with saltwater which i always found a novelty as i'd never swam in a saltwater pool unlil then. The diving boards were all opperational too at all hights. Truely wonderful place,abdolutely made up that they are willing to fix it up and make it great again as it truely deserves that.
The subtitles could do with chucking out. Number 1. Then perhaps replacing with greater accuracy? How much is that to ask?
I didn’t put any subtitles on this film. Maybe subtitles of my narration have been generated for you by UA-cam without any input from me. So yes they are probably crap. If you refer to the text in bottom left corner of some photos they are Creative Commons photo credits. So, other than that an enjoyable film then.
after a little investigation you may have clicked a box in the bottom film bar which is labelled CC.This opens captions which it says are autogenerated by UA-cam. So click it again to turn them off. Or click the settings icon to its right to turn them off there as well. So UA-cam seems to create captions as it wishes for all films whether we like it or not. Hope you enjoy the film better now,. Gary
WE ARE PROUD. Words and music, Gary Cunliffe and Ian Gray, 1991. We belong to a town With a thousand years of history, With traditions and a story Which have made its people proud. We belong to a town Where the road could ford the river, Where monks were given lands And where priests could build their town. And the place began to grow Through its markets and its trade And a charter from the king came by decree. And the merchants had their court Where their rules and laws were made And the Guild began and made the borough free. CHORUS: We are proud Of the history that surrounds us Of the great events and names that make the story of our town. We are proud To be children born of Preston, Let us sing it clear and loud For we are proud. People knew troubled times Lived through strife and plague and famine, Trembled under Cromwell’s sword As he closed the Civil War. Scottish armies marching south Marching for The Old Pretender, Were defeated in our streets A final fight on English soil. And when cotton came to town Life could never be the same With the mills and smoke that revolution brings. But we went from strength to strength Helped by Arkwright and his frame And by Horrocks who made Preston’s cotton King! CHORUS: We are proud............. We belong to a town Where a thousand years of history Are only the beginning of Much greater things to come. We belong to a town Which is proudly now a city, The future waits for all In this place we call our home. This shouldn’t be a thing we say Once in every twenty years When in our hearts We feel it every day. CHORUS: We are proud.............
"to be gifted to the Cumbria Archives " is US-american. In England, we say "to be left to ...".
Very sad state it is in when I saw it today. I hope it can be restored in the future.
I used to sing this at the a b c in croydon. Memories of taking my 2 brothers with me n returning to carribean sunday meal, gram playing with dads Trojan records in late 60s early 70s. GNia poet
Happy days.
Amazing photos, and so glad they were recovered. Seeing the change in the Abbey from the early 1900’s to the present is stunning. What Furness Abbey Hotel and Station were a tragic loss.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the film. Yes I wish the hotel and station had survived.
Very Victorian style.
Exceptionally interesting and atmospheric photographs of this grand and moving ruin. A pity about the banal soundtrack..
Founded almost 900 years ago, Furness Abbey was once the largest and wealthiest monastery in north-west England. A place of prayer, piety and pilgrimage, the abbey was also a major landowner, its abbot occupying an important place in the administration of the region. Today, Furness has some of the finest monastic ruins in England. Its buildings are witnesses to the lives of the monks who worshipped and lived there between the 12th and early 16th centuries While excavating the grave of a prosperous medieval abbot, a hoard of medieval treasures was discovered at Furness Abbey. This discovery unearthed the first crozier (a staff with a crook on top) to be excavated in Britain in over 50 years and an impressive gemstone ring was also found. Emergency conservation work is taking place to stop the ruined abbey church sinking into the soft ground. This follows earlier routine inspections which revealed serious cracks in the walls. Medieval masons used large pieces of oak in the foundations and after 500 years, this timber is now gradually giving way.
Enjoyed, thanks for the work and showing just how many good photos of the Abbey there are in the collection. I would like to know who some of the people are on the photos.
Thanks Geoff. I'm very pleased that people seem to be enjoying the film. Having looked at the abbey photos over and over again I wanted to bring them together to be appreciated. Together and in a sequence round the site they have a powerful effect. The music helps that though!! The man in the car is labelled Mr. Allan of Simpson's Garage but the others remain enigmatically anonymous. I have an idea perhaps for a project to engage community and bring people to the abbey to recreate the poses of the people in the photos.That's a late spring/summer project. But I really want to go now and just sit in the same places as them just for starters. I love the place as I think is obvious. Regards, Gary
Really interesting thanks for compiling brilliant
Thank you, I really enjoyed making it.
Stunning 🤗
Thank you very much.
Is there a part 2 anywhere?
No there isn’t sorry.. Part two of the book was about looking at the individual history of houses in the earliest residential part of Fulwood. I realised that it wasn’t right or polite to be filming houses still lived in today and making them the subject of a film online.
@@theyellowfactory that's fair, fantastic documentary 👏
hi i lived in grange in the 60s and 70s i also worked there in late 80s at a garage must do a road trip bk up to my old stomping ground and take my dji friend lol also when i was a kid and even up until the late 80s there was no sea grass it was all rocks and sand up to the prom
Thank you!
Los felicito por haber logrado esa restauración tan exacta de la locomotora original. Saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱, Sudamérica.
Brilliant loved this content hats off to you.
Thank you very much. There never was a part two because part two of the book was about the unique houses and people who lived in them in the higher and lower bank roads area. This was the first housing development outside of preston town boundary. It wasn’t right or proper or polite to be filming peoples houses today to tell a historical story. So I didn’t make part two.
I have to say that its so frustrating that people dont complete thet series od vids . You watch all of no 1 and then no follow on . .
I had no idea there were, in fact, two locos. Thank you for posting this!
Lets hoe the Lottery comes up with some more funding to get the other one back in stem.
Are there any info pages on how this engine mechanically works? What drives the wheels, some gear system under the chassis, seemingly not the connecting rods?
I’m just a film maker sorry but that would be an interesting question for the Furness Railway Trust!
@@theyellowfactory :) thanks. Let’s hope we get an answer. Looks like a toy shutter, not a real loco :)
Look at 7.42 to see the two inside cylinders in the frames. They drive a crank axle inside, and the outside rods are just coupling rods.
Thanks. I thought that was the case; makes seemingly easier mechanical sense, except for maintenance perhaps?
Typically one axle would be driven by inside cylinders, and the other axle(s) would be driven from that axle by the connecting rods. The arrangement was very common in the UK but pretty much unheard of in many other parts of the world.
Cracking video and I can say that it is a joy to drive FR20 indeed. It is a lovely loco and full of character.
Thank you very much.