A canal-side village of forgotten shipyards & ancient landscapes | Ep 399

Ever sped past a quiet town like Thorne on the motorway, oblivious to the incredible secrets it holds? We uncover layers of forgotten history, from a crucial boat-building legacy just yards from our Staniland Marina mooring, to the remains of a medieval motte and bailey castle and a 900-year-old church. This isn't just canal history; it's a hidden slice of England's past. Thorne's allure continues with a venture into the stunning Thorne Community Woods, a sprawling 79-acre haven of trees and meadows beside the canal. It's perfect for a dog walk, but we're taking it a step further with our first foraging adventure. What did we find, and more importantly, what did it taste like? Find out in the video… We're committed to sharing these unique stories independently, with no sponsors or collaborators, so we rely on kind contributions from our amazing community of viewers to make each new exploration possible. Please support us for as little as £2. It makes a HUGE difference! Go to... 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 🍲 Liz's nettle soup recipe: https://followtheboat.com/is-foraging-along-englands-canals-safe-plus-recipe-for-nettle-soup/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE 00:15 Thorne, South Yorkshire 01:01 The early settlers - Doomsday Book and William the Conqueror 01:19 The Saxons 01:31 Shipbuilding in a land-locked area 02:05 Sloop and keel Humber Sheffield barges 02:33 Amy Howson 03:57 Dunston shipbuilder of Thorne 04:22 Stainforth and Keadby Canal 04:38 The legacy of shipbuilding in Thorne 04:59 Motte and Bailey castle 06:18 Church of St Nicholas 06:59 Draining of the marshland 07:56 Thorne Community Wood 12:02 England’s natural dangers 15:01 #foraging cooking and eating local plants Photo credits and websites of interest in this episode: https://keelsandsloops.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/humberkeelandsloops https://www.historyofthorne.com/ Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft #widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a #narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION Thorne (Mott and Bailey, Peel Hill) 53°36'43.5"N 0°57'33.7"W