It’s been quite a year and quite a ride.
This video charts the twists and turns of my very first year on YouTube.
When I started out on the 7th February 2023 I was hoping for 1,000 subscribers by June 2025. I got 50,000 before 12 months was up. I'm still not quite sure how I did it but this is the story.

I thought you might find this interesting and I do hope you enjoy it.

Please do consider subscribing to Very Nearly Interesting, that way I might see you again.


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