Hidden Historic Sites of London - History You Didn't Know About
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2 жыл бұрынIn this video, I take you on a tour of central London, finding some beautiful historic buildings hidden amongst the tall modern structures of London's skyline.
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@brad270472 Жыл бұрын
Just a sidenote, if you want to go 'mudlarking' or search for things on the bank of the Thames.....your allowed to look but if you want to dig, scrape or use a metal detector, you'll need a permit from the port of London authority.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
I was looking into that yeah, probably won't do it but it's a nice thing to think about :)
@JaneNewAuthor Жыл бұрын
When I was in London in 2015, a friend who's an actor and who has performed at The Globe took me to see it, but it was closed. We rounded a corner, and a small sign took us to an archeological dig which could be viewed by members of the public. It was the site of the original Globe, discovered when they were strenthening the foundations of an office building. Quite amazing, and incredibly moving, especially to my friend.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
I also have seen a play at the reconstructed Globe Theatre and yes it was brilliantly moving :)
@arriesone1 Жыл бұрын
Just to say, Southwark is pronounced Sutherk with a hard th like in ‘brother’ 😊
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
I made that realisation shortly after posting the video 😆 it sounds a lot like Suffolk which is the county just south from me. Blame my Norfolk accent!
@adoculos4521 Жыл бұрын
Err no, you haven't got it completely correct as it's pronounced with an 'a', not an 'e'.
@The_Butler_Did_It Жыл бұрын
@@adoculos4521 Also, the R is usually silent. it's pronounced more like Suthak
@adoculos4521 Жыл бұрын
@@The_Butler_Did_It No, it really isn't, the R should definitely be pronounced.
@The_Butler_Did_It Жыл бұрын
@@adoculos4521 No R here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/idZ6h9Fmkpuclqc.html
@timbounds7190 Жыл бұрын
Southwark Cathedral....never ever been there! There again, I don't often go south of the river! Thanks for reminding me of its existence.
@ballsack6547 Жыл бұрын
One of my local churches
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Well worth checking it out!
@georgewilkinson6510 Жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed your video. These gems are one of the many things that make London so fascinating. Thank you.🇨🇦
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@RedcoatsReturn Жыл бұрын
I stumbled on All Hallows House and the ruin of St. Dunstan’s after visiting the Chard 😄 This is a great idea to show the hidden gems of central London 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊 I will certainly visit Southwark Cathedral next time 👍👍 I can recommend All Hallows Church by The Tower, very close to the Tower of London..the crypt is spectacular!
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed ☺️
@mayajrj Жыл бұрын
@RedcoatsReturn. I've just come across this channel and your comment. All Hallows Church is a wonderful place to visit. A friend and I were lucky to go on a very quiet day and the person who showed us around was so knowledgeable and tested us on certain 'everyday' expressions and where they came from. It was fascinating . And seeing the Toc H lamp and learning that this was where the movement started all those years ago. It also has the Mariners Chapel too The time there was surreal. A place for everyone interested in history to go as it's also the oldest church in the City Of London @AlexTheHistoryGuy
@RedcoatsReturn Жыл бұрын
@@mayajrj I appreciate your sharing that visit and the tips too 😊 Thank you Maya 😉😊👍👍
@mayajrj Жыл бұрын
@@RedcoatsReturn It is a pleasure to share and the visit has stuck in my mind for over 20 years. I'm happy you enjoyed my memories with me.
@johnknight7296 Жыл бұрын
St Dustan's in the East is a remarkably peaceful place. I always make time for a visit when I get to London. It is well worth the time
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
It is, very beautiful indeed. Unfortunately somewhat spoiled by all the 'influencers' looking for a backdrop to pose in front of. I suppose it's a better backdrop than most things!
@sues7227 Жыл бұрын
I just loved seeing this video, thank you. It did just what I love doing in London. Walking and discovering amazing places. Made me a little sad though as I live in Australia and probably won't get back again, but never say never lol.
@capcompass9298 Жыл бұрын
Likewise.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Ahh in sure you'll be able to make it back to London some time! :)
@capcompass9298 Жыл бұрын
@@AlexTheHistoryGuy Only as a skint tourist. Lost contact(s).
@pattierotondo1108 Жыл бұрын
This is a lovely video! I'm an American who has visited England several times, so I've spent something close to a total of three weeks in London. Every time I go, I try to find more of these hidden places, since I've seen most of the famous sites already. I also love to see what I find as I walk through the city. One of the best adventures I had was spending a day walking from the East End to Baker Street, wandering down various streets and into pubs, churches, shops and other places along the way. St Dunstan's is beautiful, even in its ruined state. I have never seen that bit of the Winchester palace - I didn't realize anything was left. It good to know there are still things to discover!
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
You're totally right, just walking through the cities various streets and going into buildings is the best way to really see a city.
@055deltic Жыл бұрын
What a fascinating film, so much packed into a few minutes. Though I lived in London for a time in the 70/80s I knew little of this hidden history. You have now given me the itinerary for a lovely day out, walking round this historic part of London. I always got the feeling London was a number of villages, with different identities, all grown together in one metropolis - would that be a future source of films from yourself? Liked and subscribed today - I look forward to enjoying more of your films
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, these type of comments are exactly why I enjoy creating this type of content, letting people find hidden relics of Britains last which most people dont know about :)
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
I don't claim to know much about geographical village/town/borough history but I sometimes do videos about the Origins of certain cities - I've done Norwich and Colchester so far. They take a massive amount of time for research and getting the footage so it's tricky to make those videos, but I hope to work on one soon :)
@mavisemberson8737 17 күн бұрын
@@AlexTheHistoryGuy It is quite a common opinion. After all the City pf London was and still is within the Walls and further villages grew up near the main roads These have centres usually grouped around high streets and parish churches so are easy to spot on maps of Greater London
@wertperch 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks once again, I love seeing these little hidden places!
@AlexTheHistoryGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you're enjoying them 😊 plenty more to come
@britanniahomecare5490 Жыл бұрын
That was wonderful...love the effort historian go to just to give us a feel of our past...love history...the harsh lifes,loss of so much that was grade only to be rubble...gives me gous bumps...keep them coming x
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Thank you! That's so kind :)
@maryanneslater9675 Жыл бұрын
If I ever get a chance to visit the UK, I shall binge on your channel beforehand so I'll know the best places to visit. Thank you!
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Ayy that's what my channel is for ☺️
@ronwebb3242 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fascinating. Many thanks
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@udhaydasoar8199 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for your effort in putting this really informative video together. Much appreciated!
@AlexTheHistoryGuy 8 ай бұрын
Thank you, means a lot to me :)
@mrstraw153 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this video
@Pwnopolis 6 ай бұрын
That's all honestly really cool, thank you for showing us!
@AlexTheHistoryGuy 6 ай бұрын
My pleasure:)
@emmafre-haack1746 Жыл бұрын
Wow! So well done! Thanks!
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Ayy thank you
@openmindedwonderer 2 жыл бұрын
Really great video, some interesting places to visit.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Indeed, thank you 😎
@ahuddleston6512 2 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel. Perfect for history buffs. ...you've got a new subscriber
@AlexTheHistoryGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you like my videos - I really enjoy making them, I'm a rather busy person so I upload whenever I can 😆
@moloney118 Жыл бұрын
@@AlexTheHistoryGuy me to, I like history
@JP-su8bp Жыл бұрын
Another solid little tour, thank you.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Thank you much appreciated ☺️
@carolhofhine560 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tour; very interesting.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@pierremainstone-mitchell8290 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating and very well done indeed!
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Ah thank you, much appreciated!
@deniseramosgonzalez4799 Жыл бұрын
Love to see those little hidden gems. Thank you
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Hidden or underappreciated historic sites is what I love to show ☺️
@peterward3965 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, very very interesting.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Ayy thanks :)
@ivanchapus1824 Жыл бұрын
Brillant video , thank you
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it :)
@Nettsinthewoods Жыл бұрын
Fun fact, Southwark was famous for its Stewes ( brothles) in mediaeval times and the Winchester Geese were the ladies of the Bishop’s brothel. Naughty Bishop….
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Interesting! I'm sure all sorts of shameful behaviour went on behind closed doors of the most high esteemed places
@friendoftellus5741 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting video ! Thank you very much !
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@terrioestreich4007 Жыл бұрын
So interesting! Thank you!
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@blueneeson9888 Ай бұрын
Thanks So Much This Was A Truly Fantastic Video From Blue
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Ай бұрын
Thank you :)
@lynnclapper997 7 ай бұрын
Very well done. Thank you
@AlexTheHistoryGuy 7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@jamesthompson545 Жыл бұрын
Marvelous cinematography and well researched educational material. Thanks. 5:08
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Thank you I really appreciate that! This channel is all a one man band so nice to see kind comments about multiple aspects of my videos :)
@sophieking7508 Жыл бұрын
Really interesting, thank you!
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@kskssxoxskskss2189 Жыл бұрын
Excellent musical accompaniment, just the right mood.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Ta! It can be quite tricky finding suitable music which is also copyright free
@vickilindberg6336 Жыл бұрын
Wish you could include the names of the places at the bottom of the video, for the spelling. Beautiful video. Thank you.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
From first to last featured - St Olaves Church, St Dunstan's Church, Southwark cathedral, Winchester Palace, Reconstructed Globe Theatre, Blackfriars, and the Roman/Medieval walls :)
@sgilbert5753 Жыл бұрын
So interesting. Thank you.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@lawrieflowers8314 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating - thanks for posting! Have subscribed...
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
My pleasure :)
@lesleysmith51 2 жыл бұрын
Nice presentation. I lived in London and didn't know about these places.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy 2 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what my videos are for 😊😊😊😊 glad you enjoyed and feel free to check out my other videos too 😁
@t.vanoosterhout233 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting stuff, thanks for researching and putting together! The one 'hidden' sight that comes to my mind is Apsley house, once the house of the duke of Wellington. Certainly a gem but not actually very hidden.
@robnewman6101 7 ай бұрын
My parents & I have been to Apsley House twice before.
@emmanewman9863 Жыл бұрын
Loved this
@johnathonwright7920 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Being a bit of an Anglophile I have some idea of the periods which these edifices were constructed. It is quite remarkable that parts those ancient Roman walls still stand. Probably a good thing they were hidden.
@sentfrom4477 9 ай бұрын
Very impressive selection of lesser known sites. Well done.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy 9 ай бұрын
Thank you :)
@paulamarshall3281 Жыл бұрын
I have seen all of these and more, I used to live there, thanks for showing it has brought it all bavk
@Stephen-gp8yi Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this video so subbed immediately ✌️
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@KathrynLiz1 Жыл бұрын
I grew up in London...1942 - 1959..... I knew a few of these sites but some I was not aware existed. Fascinating....
@dima97 Жыл бұрын
You grew up in London in ww2? Hmmmmmm
@cerberus6654 Жыл бұрын
This was really enjoyable. I have a Russian friend who lives in London and although he speaks perfect English he 'Russifies' place-names a lot. He pronounces Grosvenor as 'Gross-vee-nor' and as Russian doesn't have a 'th' sound he pronounces Walthamstow as 'Vall-sam-stov'. And Twickenham as 'Tweek-and-ham'. But he gets along just fine it seems.
@user-yw1oo3ee5o 11 ай бұрын
Brilliant, mainly for the fantastic footage you have of the Roman fort and city walls for me!
@AlexTheHistoryGuy 11 ай бұрын
Yes I was surprised at how much was left, it was lovely to see it preserved
@dulcilass Жыл бұрын
I've been to London a couple of times but the tours I took missed these sites.. Thanks for showing them to me.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Exactly what my channel if for haha ☺️
@gmanette188 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating Thanks much
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
A pleasure
@butch907 Жыл бұрын
excellent stuff
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@christijenkins5184 Жыл бұрын
Liked, subscribed and followed on Instagram! Love your history content!!!!!
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Ayyy lovely stuff, thanks!
@ardiffley-zipkin9539 Жыл бұрын
Well done.
@eviemoore4717 Жыл бұрын
Just discovered you channel fantastic.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Thanks and welcome :)
@paul-ks3jt Жыл бұрын
Brilliant 🙏👍👍
@veronicaroach3667 10 ай бұрын
I'm 83 now, grew up in London and thought I knew it pretty well, but of course you never know everything, so most of these places I diud not know about. Long since moved to the US, and it was nice to find this little video - we are never too old to learn more, and of course there is so much new development in london that I would not recognize now also. Thanks for my learning session, very informative !
@AlexTheHistoryGuy 9 ай бұрын
My pleasure! That's what my channel is all about, finding out new things that isn't commonly known :)
@kuri369kuri Жыл бұрын
Wow! Great video mate! Had I happened to watch this before my wife and I visited London I’d have had a wonderful time visiting these spots. And we were dead close. Well, just a good reason to return for another trip.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Ayy glad to hear - well it sounds like you'll need to revisit soon!
@patcardiff2563 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Alex wow
@rezalrahim5258 Жыл бұрын
I was studying in London in the early 1990s. I would have visited these places if I knew about them. Unfortunately the internet didn’t exist yet 😁
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Well sounds to me that you need to revisit and check these sites out! ;)
@toddbonin6926 Жыл бұрын
What an enjoyable video! New follower here!
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@edwardjasper Жыл бұрын
Very interesting I didn,t know a lot about London,s ancient past it,s fascinating.Being a Colchester lad I.would love to see your video on my home town.I,'ll have to subscribe now.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Great news - I have a video which discussed the entire history of how Colchester began. It's called "Origins of Colchester" hope you enjoy!
@theresacrawford6743 Жыл бұрын
That was so cool! I didn't know that there was so much Roman structures in England
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Ah there are loads, many of them gets covered over after excavation to help preserve them for the future though, so we have many many Roman sites surviving, just underground
@avagrego3195 Жыл бұрын
nice - thank you
@lynnblack6493 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to get back to London and see these treasures!
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Let me know how you enjoyed it when you go ☺️
@mariafletcher6603 Жыл бұрын
Hi Alex. out standing video. you've done yourself proud. And its nice to know you did your research. I new every place in your video. some I learned at school and some by history books. 2 of my favourite subject history and archaeology I think they go so well together. like strawberry's and cream. I will definitely check out your video on Roman history. well done. b safe take care. catch you on the flip side. from 🇬🇧👍 an old cockney gal
@vickyingramnymann8543 Жыл бұрын
Excellent.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@nancytestani1470 Жыл бұрын
This is So Cool….thanks…so much want to walk around there..
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
And you can do it easily in just a single day !
@jovanweismiller7114 Жыл бұрын
Two points. 1Southwark Cathedral hasn't been a monastic building for almost 500 years. It may indeed be a collegiate church, but there are no monks in residence. 2) Greyfriars was by no means the second religious house in England. The Franciscans were founded in the early 13th century. By then, there were Benedictine & Cistercian houses up & down the length of England.
@LeslieKing-hq9dd 9 ай бұрын
He could have just meant it was the second Franciscan house. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt.
@clareharrison3361 Жыл бұрын
Every inch of London is immersed in history, ancient and modern. Best city in the world.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Well as a Norwich resident I'd have to say that Norwich is the best city in the world due to how much history we have haha. But yes London is definitely up there!
@jasoncallow860 Жыл бұрын
There's a lot of cities that could claim that title, all over the world :D
@ladymeghenderson9337 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Ta!
@allysloper1882 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@Bigbro28 Жыл бұрын
I am still gobsmacked by the intricacies of church/cathedral architecture and sculptures. 🐨🇦🇺
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
It continues to leave me dumbfounded every time too
@acustomer7216 Жыл бұрын
Isn't it amazing? I wonder about the lives of craftsmen
@calgacusofcaledonia Жыл бұрын
Nice 👍
@RoadlightsFactory Жыл бұрын
nice,impressive
@77heraclitus Жыл бұрын
thank you!
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@twiggyclarklondon 10 ай бұрын
Southwark is pronunced as suvuk . Thanks for the nice video xxx
@AlexTheHistoryGuy 9 ай бұрын
Haha yes, unfortunately I had only ever seen the name written down, I was thinking it couldn't possibly be pronounced the same as the county of Suffolk! Oops!
@samkrauss2412 Жыл бұрын
Loved your video! Thank you! Do you have the google maps route so those of us that might want to walk it can find our way?
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
I do indeed, message me on IG and I can send it :)
@ThailandTom Жыл бұрын
You should check out a REALLY hidden historical site in London - in the Andaz hotel there is a masonic lodge that was covered for decades, still not openly seen. And make sure to visit the Benjamin Franklin House!!!
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Thanks I'll have a look at it 👀
@DavidMcMillan888 Жыл бұрын
I agree, St Dunstan’s is a place one may restore true perspective on lives beyond time after pausing and sitting for just an hour.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Very much so...when the "TikTok and Instagram influencers" stop taking selfies of themselves in the church grounds anyway haha
@novallasuter5265 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@michellebruce5092 Жыл бұрын
Great video I enjoyed it. Have you ever checked out kings Arthur s grave, or Fyvie castle in Scotland I heard it's great to find things there.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Do you mean King Arthurs grave at Glastonbury abbey?
@michellebruce5092 Жыл бұрын
@@AlexTheHistoryGuy yes
@user-il4jc5yd6c 9 ай бұрын
Very interesting about ye olde London and all this seen and done in one afternoon that's some going i use to love London but not now days as of the changes that have been going on.😊
@AlexTheHistoryGuy 9 ай бұрын
Honestly it was a great day. The context is I was waiting for my friends to wake up in our hotel, I went on a morning stroll from our hotel in Aldgate and I think it was a morning well spent haha.
@zonabrown9241 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your tour comment was right about The pronunciation of Southwark😊 Outhw
@helentait6727 6 ай бұрын
Just wanted to say that you cannot take anything from the Thames foreshore without a permit (which they aren't currently giving out). You can get into trouble mudlarking without a permit.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy 5 ай бұрын
This is true haha
@MrAnubis51 Жыл бұрын
I did enjoy it.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Then my work is done ☺️
@davidmg1925 Жыл бұрын
I've got to 1:35 and nothing is an "icon" or "iconic" so far. Well done!!! Gonna send to my Mum who was brough up in London.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Ayy lovely stuff, thank you for sharing:)
@Samouraii Жыл бұрын
I'd like to imagine you walked to London with a cloth bag on a stick like Dick Whittington remarking on the areas of Historical Interest on the way
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Haha I'd love that! I was planning to do historic tours of my home town Norwich while dressed in full Norman armour but I moved away for work. Maybe in the future!
@HauntedandAbandonedNorfolk 2 жыл бұрын
Been meaning to visit St Dunstan church ruins in London for a while - great video again Alex 👌🏻
@brianthesnail3815 Жыл бұрын
I used to work in the City and would go and have my sandwich lunch in the grounds of St Dunstan's. It is a beautiful quiet place to sit on a warm sunny day that is right in the heart of the commercial world. My wife used to work just a few yards from Pudding Lane where the Great Fire of London started.
@KMWeir Жыл бұрын
Are these places open to see for tourists? Are there costs to any? I appreciate this tour & history lesson.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Every site here is open to the public and every site is free :) you have to pay if you want to go inside the globe theatre reconstruction but it's only small
@richardsingh5827 Жыл бұрын
I like Southwark cathedral too
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
It's a lovely little gem
@karinbergman1646 Жыл бұрын
Very nice! The audio throughout sounds a bit "hollow" or slightly tinny. Thank you 🌷
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
I will hopefully be investing into a better mic soon! ☺️
@karinbergman1646 Жыл бұрын
@@AlexTheHistoryGuy thank you! It doesn't detract from your excellent content.🌷
@juliehathcock8910 Жыл бұрын
We are coming to visit May 2023. Do you have a PDF or a guide for the walk?
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
If you have Instagram you can DM me on there and I can send you a map of all the destinations and best walking route :)
@peterroberts9900 Жыл бұрын
Thanks...
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@TheJonathanNewton 4 ай бұрын
I especially like 2:43 where you cherish the beauty of nature rather than decry the destruction of the church. I wouldn’t have thought of it like that. Thank you for showing me things from a different perspective.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy 4 ай бұрын
I have been to many historic sites all over Britain, and I really do appreciate when nature is allowed to take over a little. Some of the best places for this is Jervaulx Abbey, Saxlingham Nethergate Church, Candleston Castle and Usk Castle
@elizabethp.kanizin9009 Жыл бұрын
I might visit the London bridge if I visit Britain. That one is in the rhymes of poetry at school!
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
I recommend checking out how London bridge used to look like during the medieval period, was much more pretty
@racheltaylor6578 Жыл бұрын
There is a coat of arms on the Kings Head in Southwark from the medieval London Bridge
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Oo lovely, I'll keep an eye out for that!
@bjarkejensen1441 Жыл бұрын
Good job, thanks 😊
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Welcome 😊
@richardrule3134 Жыл бұрын
The Romans definitely very interesting
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Very much so. I plan to make more videos about the Romans influence on Britain in the future - unfortunately getting footage of Roman sites is rather tricky!
@mikemyshka1472 Жыл бұрын
I am interested in All Hollows for my family from London and All Hollows was part of that history. Now try get the baptisms and marriage records from Church of England for that part of the family. Thank you.
@chrisskinner7859 Жыл бұрын
Definitely wasn't thinking "what's a country boy doin in the big city" . . I was thinking " when the hell is this lad going to sort out his audio . . Perhaps invest in a decent mic " yeah !!¡! First time you popped up in my feed . . Definitely earnt a sub from me 👍🏽 thank you for the video . . Good luck with your audio and naff introductions . . Guess I'll see if you grow out of it . Best of luck and thanks again.
@AlexTheHistoryGuy Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the content, but you don't like the intro? That's a shame as I was quite proud of putting that together! Yes I have a brand new mic and it's lovely sound quality so next week I'll have a new video out with the new mic