JOURNEY TO THE ICONIC 1917 TREE
2024 ж. 25 Сәу.
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In Wiltshire, embarking on a journey of discovery unveils a plethora of historical wonders as one traverses along an ancient Coach Road onto The Wessex Ridgeway. The experience is enriched by stumbling upon the filming location of the iconic 1917 Tree featured in Sam Mendes’ film “1917”. This tree holds significant value as it marks both the beginning and end of the film, adding a layer of historical and cinematic significance to the exploration .
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Thanks James. Yup there is much confusion of the "old slow coach". I have tried to summarise it today, but still left scratching my head.
So true I think that Salisbury Hollow was not part of the road just a access to it as years ago it was much narrower probably used for Packhorses -The main Coach road more than likely linked up from Tinhead direction -Thank you for watching Paul
Another very interesting and educating walk James. Thoroughly enjoyed. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Glad you enjoyed this small adventure in history -Thank you Watto !
Interesting.. Thanks James..Another great vlog 👍
My pleasure-Thank you for watching my small adventure in history Richard
Thank you James, a fantastic video. I have always said that Wiltshire is a very special place with special people in it. If you look at the map of Wiltshire, you will see a man's face more on the left side. Thank you once again, enjoyed it very much & to learn the history.
That is interesting I will look -Thank you for watching my small adventure in history
I'll have to watch the film at sompoint, I must admit I do get more emotionally wrung through with these films as the years role by. Looks like you had a stunning day for this walk.
Really good Weather none before and none since- 1917 A great film to watch-My video was more about the journey the final destination was the *Icing On The Cake* -Thank you for watching this Andy
Loved it James, and it was great to visit it on your group walk!
Glad you enjoyed this Sam-A wonderful time having you along on our walk you are now a forever friend 👍
Interesting, didn't know about this, not seen the film, thanks
Iconic film -Well worth watching also thank you for watching my small adventure in history
Another fantastic video James, thank you and congatulations on reaching the 1000, well deserved 😊
Thank you for watching-1000 it is good to know that this number of watchers sometimes venture into my channel
I’ve seen the film but didn’t know about this tree. Nice one James
Thank you for watching
Thank you so much for this James. Thoroughly enjoyed as with all your videos. I haven't seen the film or the tree but will endeavour to see both now. Very interesting. I'm with you though - who decided to film just in that location? Someone will know the answer to that question I'm sure.
Glad you enjoyed it-Another true Wiltshire wonder-Thank you Tiz
Thank you, have seen the film and now I shall have to go and visit the tree. I suspect a tank hit the trig point as they have a significant mass underground and would take some effort to move, I speak as someone who, by accident, took out a concrete water trough with heavy rollers late one night.
That is a valid observation-Thank you for watching
Interesting film James. I’ve lived in the area all my life and even ploughed that field the tree stands in when I worked on Stokehill Farm, but I never realised the tree from the film was at that location, now I know. I also know of several clumps of beech trees on the Plain that have intricate tree carvings done by American soldiers billeted there during the war. Very poignant reading the inscriptions on them. Would make an interesting video for you to do.
Thank you John I would really like to see these carvings -Can you message me through Facebook ? Thank you for watching I am pleased you enjoyed this and your memories of ploughing this field are also very interesting 👍
The tarmac sections aren't for tanks, James. They'd destroy the surface in short order with their weight. Those sections of roads lead to farms and barns and actual roads such as the B3098. There are poorly-maintained sections or gravel 'roads' between some of the tarmacked sections, which I suspect are left in order to discourage people from using the edge of Salisbury Plain as a rat run. Sadly, with large cars and SUVs, the discouragement doesn't seem so effective these days. I once drove along the gravel section between Tottenham Wood and Coulston Hollow. NEVER AGAIN 😲😲😲😲
Thank you