This video brings a tear to my eye. George Lailey was my great uncle. He died when I was just a year old so I never knew him, but we had a bowl of his in the family for years - now sadly lost after a series of house moves. It is heartening to know that his memory is being kept alive thanks to Robin who has persevered and learned this ancient craft from scratch to make bowls equal those made by 3 generations of Laileys who would all have passed down all their skill and knowledge. An inspiration!
This video brings a tear to my eye. George Lailey was my great uncle. He died when I was just a year old so I never knew him, but we had a bowl of his in the family for years - now sadly lost after a series of house moves. It is heartening to know that his memory is being kept alive thanks to Robin who has persevered and learned this ancient craft from scratch to make bowls equal those made by 3 generations of Laileys who would all have passed down all their skill and knowledge. Fantastic!
George Lailey was one of my Nan's second Cousins. His Uncle, Thomas Lailey (Brother of William) was my Nan's Great Grandad! There are a HUGE amount of Lailey's decending from the West Berkshire region and it's taken a LONG time for me to trace our tree back accurately!
That was interesting, More than that, but I dont have a word for it. I got a similar sensation when watching someone flint knapping. I have passed your workshop before on the way down from Kinder, Will say hello, if you are in next time
That is brilliant. I actually met George when I was a littleun. I was taken up to his shed by my dad. My mum came from Turners Green Bucklebury. I have one of his signed bowls dated March 30 1957. Keep going with the bowls mate.
That's nice to hear. I have visited and set up on turner green several times over the years and met a lot of folk that used to visit, they all have nice memories.
You mean that you actually took your stuff and set up on the common where the hut was? If so if you look down the steep little hill, that is where my family lived in a little cottage.
Only it's not such a little cottage any more. One of the interesting things about being there was meeting the mix of new folks...air line pilots etc and old folk. And especially hearing the stories about how kids used to play on the common...sad that they don't any more.
I am hoping to go and have a look in July but I am 350 miles from there now. And I meant to say " I didn't realise how hard work it was until I saw you doing it."
Looks like tough work and it probably takes an awful long time but the end results are definately worth it, good job keeping the old ways and the memory of George Lailey alive.
To be honest it is hard work and it took a very long time to learn to do it well but once you can do it it is actually quite an efficient production method. Low overheads and minimal waste too.
Thanks for that, Nicola puts a lot of time into editing the video so you don't have to sit through the boring bits but still get the good stuff, I think she does a great job. Glad you enjoyed it.
It is hard work but no medals needed the work is rewarding enough as it is. I get most reward from knowing there are a couple of thousand people out there eating off my plates and bowls every day, bringing a little pleasure into daily life.
Your leg must be made of iron after all pumping!
Ballowall 1 week ago
I just got a nice good happy feeling. It must give you so much satisfaction being able to do this all under your own steam.
sarliaee 1 year ago
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This video brings a tear to my eye. George Lailey was my great uncle. He died when I was just a year old so I never knew him, but we had a bowl of his in the family for years - now sadly lost after a series of house moves. It is heartening to know that his memory is being kept alive thanks to Robin who has persevered and learned this ancient craft from scratch to make bowls equal those made by 3 generations of Laileys who would all have passed down all their skill and knowledge. An inspiration!
sgray57 1 year ago
This video brings a tear to my eye. George Lailey was my great uncle. He died when I was just a year old so I never knew him, but we had a bowl of his in the family for years - now sadly lost after a series of house moves. It is heartening to know that his memory is being kept alive thanks to Robin who has persevered and learned this ancient craft from scratch to make bowls equal those made by 3 generations of Laileys who would all have passed down all their skill and knowledge. Fantastic!
sgray57 1 year ago
George Lailey was one of my Nan's second Cousins. His Uncle, Thomas Lailey (Brother of William) was my Nan's Great Grandad! There are a HUGE amount of Lailey's decending from the West Berkshire region and it's taken a LONG time for me to trace our tree back accurately!
holliegavin 1 year ago
george lailey is my great grandad :)
1080rabbits 1 year ago
@1080rabbits
I don't know how since he had no children.
robinturns 1 year ago
fantastic!
grgbpm 2 years ago
That was interesting, More than that, but I dont have a word for it. I got a similar sensation when watching someone flint knapping. I have passed your workshop before on the way down from Kinder, Will say hello, if you are in next time
romanbrough 2 years ago
Glad you enjoyed it, flint knapping is something I have always fancied and I am booked for a day learning with John Lord later in the year.
robinturns 2 years ago
That is brilliant. I actually met George when I was a littleun. I was taken up to his shed by my dad. My mum came from Turners Green Bucklebury. I have one of his signed bowls dated March 30 1957. Keep going with the bowls mate.
Brian
georgeeastham 3 years ago
That's nice to hear. I have visited and set up on turner green several times over the years and met a lot of folk that used to visit, they all have nice memories.
robinturns 3 years ago
You mean that you actually took your stuff and set up on the common where the hut was? If so if you look down the steep little hill, that is where my family lived in a little cottage.
Brian
georgeeastham 3 years ago
Only it's not such a little cottage any more. One of the interesting things about being there was meeting the mix of new folks...air line pilots etc and old folk. And especially hearing the stories about how kids used to play on the common...sad that they don't any more.
robinturns 3 years ago
I am hoping to go and have a look in July but I am 350 miles from there now. And I meant to say " I didn't realise how hard work it was until I saw you doing it."
Bri
georgeeastham 3 years ago
SING TO THE TUNE OF ROBINHOOD.......
Robin wood, robin wood
keeps the past alive
Robin Wood Robin Wood
with his lathe and knives
If George Lailey could
He,d say your very good
So be proud stand tall
Carve out another ball
You do inspire us all
sezlez 3 years ago
Well I think that is the first musical comment on our youtubes. Glad you enjoyed it.
robinturns 3 years ago
Looks like tough work and it probably takes an awful long time but the end results are definately worth it, good job keeping the old ways and the memory of George Lailey alive.
TyePossum 3 years ago
To be honest it is hard work and it took a very long time to learn to do it well but once you can do it it is actually quite an efficient production method. Low overheads and minimal waste too.
robinturns 3 years ago
Hey Robin,
GoodOnYa. That is Australia's highest accolade. Thank you for keeping these old techniques alive. they are an inspiration.
samson58 3 years ago
Thanks mate. We do it because we love it.
robinturns 3 years ago
Nice work, and nicely crafted video. Thanks for posting it. Very well done on all counts.
bripslag 3 years ago
Thanks for that, Nicola puts a lot of time into editing the video so you don't have to sit through the boring bits but still get the good stuff, I think she does a great job. Glad you enjoyed it.
robinturns 3 years ago
Beautiful work. You pole lathe guys deserve medals for endurance and craft.
baconsoda 3 years ago
It is hard work but no medals needed the work is rewarding enough as it is. I get most reward from knowing there are a couple of thousand people out there eating off my plates and bowls every day, bringing a little pleasure into daily life.
robinturns 3 years ago
Love it,great job on the bowls.Really enjoyed your book as well.
You looked cold there in your unheated shop ! You might need a wood stove burning shaving next to you in your old age as the arthritis sets in.
Hope all is well in Derby.Say hello to little johns grave for me.
The Wild Bodger
hro60 3 years ago
thanks for the comments, yes it was cold, but as soon as I get going I warm up as you can see it is pretty hard physical work.
robinturns 3 years ago
Excellent!
5 stars and many thanks
FriarTuck1961 3 years ago