WINTER IN A 16th CENTURY TUDOR FARMHOUSE | snowy history of a home built in the Little Ice Age

Happy New Year!
December surprised us with a lot more snow than we are used to here in Sussex. So we made the most of it, going for long snowy walks and getting cozy in our Tudor farmhouse.
The depths of winter always makes me think about what winter used to be like in this house back in Tudor times. Join us as we explore the snowy winters of present and past.

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[davidb]

“The absolute solitude of winter is impossible to resist” I love your content !
As a scientist I must tell you that the degradation of wood in the forest produces green house gases the same as burning, just at a slower rate. This is very different than burning oil or gas which has been locked up in the earth for millions of years. I think you should enjoy your small fire on a cool winter night. Take care

[merryfergie]

I truly appreciated that way you told the story of josh restoring the ostrich egg twice.

[hawthornleaf]

Another lovely video! Always so happy to see you have made another one. I live on a predominantly densely forested high plateau in Canada and heat mostly with firewood. Until the last couple of winters I didn't even own a chainsaw and would trade my paintings for some of my wood and glean the rest with a bowsaw from crown land. There is a lot of logging in this area and a lot of decent firewood ends up burned in huge slash piles in the forest after the loggers have been through, I wish they could organize to give that wood to people who need it. But the scale of things, in 2017 there was a wildfire that burned an area roughly the size of the Isle of Skye (and that wasn't the largest fire in the province that summer), I now live about 3 or 4km from the northern edge of that burn area, it certainly puts a different perspective on things. Every summer now many of us are on edge for fear of wildfires, they have seriously impacted 3 of the last 6 summers in this area, and with climate change the spread of pine beetles has killed many trees adding fuel for the potential fires, and we've had some killer heatwaves and dry lightning, so the trend is for more and worse fires, which is pretty sobering and I guess why some of us refer to summer as the fire season. As an artist living below the "poverty line" (I don't regard myself as living in poverty but would be counted as such) I appreciate being able to heat with wood gleaned for free from crown land, the cost of living is too high as it is, and this is something I can do to help to get by. So I have a nuanced relationship with fires.

[BafMilr]

I love the ostrich egg better with its cracks and imperfections. It’s very symbolic of our lives and history. Thanks for the sights and the feels.❤

[SuperFludge]

Beautiful. Thank you for showing such gentle bravery 🙏

[melissa_renee]

Gorgeous footage and beautiful storytelling. I am also a vegan and a new subscriber to your channel, excited to watch more!

[bagnatoleandro]

Oh Alexandra your videos are pure beauty. Thank you so much! 😍🤗

[joancollins]

I've just come across your Channel and have been binge watching your videos....so beautiful and relaxing....you have such a beautiful soothing, speaking voice...I love exploring around deserted houses along the west coast of Ireland imagining what people's lives were like in year's gone shall follow you from now on....well

[jaynieT]

Beautiful I love snow and old buildings 😊

[iannoble]

Thanks Alexandra, another lovely video with another excellent message!

[vikingz]

I heated my two story house back in Canada for many years using wood that I harvested from my own forest. I cut, split, stacked and burned six full bush cords a year. I lov😮those years. Now in southern California it's an electric portable heater and a gas furnace during the colder time of year (about 40 or so degrees F at night). We have a wood burning fireplace, but hardly ever use it. It is something to consider (whether or not to burn wood), but If I lived out in boondocks again, though, I wouldn't give it a second thought.

[michelledonald]

I have just stumbled on your channel and wanted to say how lovely it is. I love the unique storytelling, informative narrative, and the gorgeous cinematography. I'm so happy I found this!

[jovice]

Happy New Year Alex and Josh. Thank you for another lovely but really informative vlog. Always look forward to them. Beautiful snow filming and very thought provoking. Great to remind us all the things we need to do. ❤️

[archygirl]

What a lovely video and channel. I've just discovered you and I'm so happy to have done so. Like I've found a little jewel. Cheers!

[elisad]

Aw I love snow! We haven't had snow since forever here where I live (Italy - Centre, countryside). I love the soundless atmosphere that comes with those lovely white flakes...unfortunately climate is really changing. We are experiencing the hottest Winter ever. My fruit trees have blossomed and this is not great at all. Even daffodils are already out showing their beauty! Fireplaces might pollute, but I guess GPL does more (that's what we have to heat the house). I guess it is a matter of choosing the less harming thing. I am thinking about solar panels, however they are so expensive! I wish our government would help more people who wish to switch to a green solution...I keep positive and think that we can still save our beautiful planet. Let's cross our fingers and do something about it! Thank you for your lovely videos!

[Daytona]

Just beautiful ❤
Happy New Year! 💫
Wondering if you've researched your house's history at the council archives ?

[rebeccanorth]

I miss you Alexandra. I wish you would com back.

[catherine]

I too have been concerned about wood burners and need to do more research. It seems the pollution isn’t so bad if the wood is properly dried? Either way, I’ve recently sold my house with its wonderful wood burner and if my next home has one I’ll only use it with dry wood and on special occasions (or emergencies). I’ll use (plant based) candles and fairy lights to make it cosy!

[annescott]

🙋hi from Scotland another lovly vidio your home made gin looks tasty could you share how you make it thank you take care

[fionaokeefe]

Unlike the fake Tudor homes🤣that were built in the 60’s was the only thing that stuck out to me🤣besides the majestic landscape with the sheep!