St Edward's Chair - A History of the Medieval Coronation Chair and the Stone of Scone

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There is one item of furniture that we will see prominently during the coronation next May and that is St Edward’s Chair, the Coronation Chair. Commissioned by King Edward the First to contain the Stone of Scone, the Stone of Destiny, most English and later British sovereigns have been anointed and crowned while seated on it. In this video I will look at the history and the significance of the chair, before moving on to look at the elaborate (mostly now lost) decoration of this iconic piece of seven-hundred-year-old furniture, focusing on the symbolism of it and how the chair and its decoration relates to a particular aspect of the wider furnishing of Westminster Abbey - and what that says about English kings conception of their office.
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@Suzicherie7777 Жыл бұрын

I saw this chair in person. It looks like it spent years in a high school classroom with all the initials carved into it! It still held the Stone of Scone at the time.

@alanaw27 Жыл бұрын

I saw it as a child with the Stone intact. I’m Scottish and I remember my father explaining the history. It was a big event when the Stone returned to Scotland. Graffiti is quite common on old items and buildings. In the Orkney Islands, off the north Scottish coast, there are amazing chambered tombs. When they were excavated Viking graffiti was found carved into the inner walls.

@thomashernandez8700 Жыл бұрын

Remember the funny scene in "The King's Speech"?

@mcarp555 Жыл бұрын

It always amazes me to think of all the royal rear ends that have sat there in that spot, including Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, George III, Victoria, etc. Except of course for Edward V, Lady Jane Grey and Edward VIII.

@nancybradford8514 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating isn't it

@JaneA544 Жыл бұрын

Don't think lady Jane was crowned and Edward visited definitely wasnt

@mcarp555 Жыл бұрын

@@JaneA544 The three I mentioned were not crowned. That's why I mentioned them. The only three not crowned since the chair was built.

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

What an extraordinary feeling it must be for the king to know he too will add to that history.

@mcarp555 Жыл бұрын

@@allanbarton A feeling that William may not have considered yet, and certainly not Prince George. Sometimes history is spread across a field of battle or an entire city; but sometimes it's all encompassed in a few sheets of wood, about three feet by two feet.

@nickimontie Жыл бұрын

I feel that I'll be able to watch the upcoming coronation with a more informed eye ,thanks to your videos. Thank you!

@Cazador60140 Жыл бұрын

Yes it will help the middle and poor class of London understand their roles as serfs

@Chris-fh2cl Жыл бұрын

The graffiti, the shabbiness and the faded decoration all add to its charm... love it! As I love this channel!

@patriciayohn6136 Жыл бұрын

I am American and took my Daughter on a tour to England and France in 1997 a everyone on our tour got a laugh over the graffiti on the Coronation Chair, glad the British have left it there.

@grimtt Жыл бұрын

Graffiti is one of the oldest art forms! 😂 I agree, adds to the charm. Would’ve loved to have seen the chair in its original condition too, though! Great video, since seeing the coronation I had been wondering about the chair’s history.

@sandybruce9092 Жыл бұрын

I have discovered your videos only about a month ago and I am totally enthralled with your knowledge of British history. I am a proud American but I do envy the British people for all the items/buildings/churches/etc. that are still around to view. And I so appreciate the pacing of your speaking voice - not too slow and not too fast. So many people today seem to want to spew out words a mile a minute. Thank you so much for your videos and please keep up with showing and teaching all of us about history.

@paigeycakey5061 Жыл бұрын

You should visit! Thanks for appreciating our history.

@johnbruce2868 Жыл бұрын

Sandy Bruce!! My goodness! With a name like Sandy Bruce it's certain your family origins are not American. There's little doubt that, akin to myself, you are descended from teuchters (persons dwelling in the countryside) from the east coast of Scotland. Your splendid name would suit you very well in any town from there. Especially the likes of Brechin, my home town. All the very best!

@peterbilt-bo1vy Жыл бұрын

Yes, all that history is absolutely fascinating. I thoroughly enjoy seeing the beautiful architecture and furnishings and imagining how it might have been to live amongst so much beauty. Of course, I do keep in mind only the upper classes had the privilege of doing so. Also, I very much enjoy hearing someone speak with such eloquence. I wish people here in the USA were taught to articulate their words and, as you mentioned, speak at a much slower pace which of course happens naturally when one properly articulates when speaking. Just so you know, I am American born and raised in the southeastern part of the country and I am blessed for it. I love my country as any patriotic American does. I simply wish people would spend more time reading books and learning proper grammar. It pains me how lacking our educational system has become. It's shameful. Worse than shameful, our own schools are, and have been, teaching our children to hate this once great nation. Communism is trying to destroy us. Nikita Khrushchev said it would accomplish that from the inside out and that is exactly what has been going on here for decades only most people here aren't aware of that because our schools have stopped teaching that which is important and have been undermining our Representative Republic. And so many of our people are walking blind. I apologize for my lengthy comment. I am just so upset about it all. Venting my emotions. Oh well. I truly enjoyed this video and hope to see many, many more of the same. God bless you all and keep you safe. ✝️💟🇺🇲♥️😔🙏✌️🙂🇺🇲❣️🇺🇲❣️🇺🇲❣️

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

Bless you Sandy for your kind comments and words of encouragement. I will keeping going, it is great to know people like the work I'm doing.

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

@@peterbilt-bo1vymany more to come. I am a great believer that beauty has the ability to save the world, it's just a matter of enthusing the younger generation with a love of beauty.

@clarebear6736 Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing the Coronation Chair on my visit to the UK and thinking 'Those naughty school boys.'. Thank you for bringing history to life through your videos.

@donnaorton9547 Жыл бұрын

I’m learning and SEEING so much English history from your channel. I’ll certainly be looking for this coronation chair now that you’ve explained it’s history! Thank you again for what I am learning. 🇺🇸

@AV-fo5de Жыл бұрын

It is also believed that the real stone was moved and hidden as Edward Longshanks' Army headed for Scone. The Monks removed it and hurriedly replaced it with a lump of local sandstone according to tradition. The tradition is that the real Stone will be restored to view by its hereditary keepers when Scotland regains its Independence. "There were no carvings, nor carrying hooks, nor any of the details seen in the 12th-century seals of the Scottish kings and also illustrated in contemporary coinage. These show the kings seated on some larger stone object, high enough for them to be seated on in the first place. The carried-off Stone of Destiny is only 10.75 inches (27cm high.) " must-see-scotland.

@zanpsimer7685 Жыл бұрын

The fact Edward had the stone placed in the coronation chair has me truly gobsmacked.

@lauramason5667 Жыл бұрын

It’s interesting to see how the more that we’ve learned about the universe the less powerful the monarchy became in the eyes of the public. I’m not diminishing the monarchy but they held this godly position a long time ago that they don’t or can’t reasonably hold anymore. Thank you for this fabulous education. British history fascinates me.

@thevictoryoverhimself7298 Жыл бұрын

The story of the theft/liberation of the stone is seriously epic considering how recent it was. Imagine the moment where you’re getting away with reclaiming this epic and thousand plus year old object and you drop it and break it in half 😂

@elzar760 Жыл бұрын

And then Yakety Sax begins to play.

@gerber680 Жыл бұрын

I thought there was speculation that the stone returned to Westminster after the theft/liberation was not the actual stone of scone and that the original had been buried under a castle in Scotland. But I may have that wrong.

@thevictoryoverhimself7298 Жыл бұрын

@@gerber680 the guy who repaired the stone (Scottish) said he secretly put a note inside it before joining the pieces together. It could very well say “PSYCHE” :)

@Simca33 Жыл бұрын

Perfect Monty Python moment

@paulleverton9569 Жыл бұрын

I seem to recall the story of the Stones 'reappropriation' being used in an episode of ANGUS MACBETH.

@4sstg Жыл бұрын

You never disappoint. 🌟

@annettewillis2797 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant overview Allan! It brings a now rather battered chair to life as the throne it once was. It is incredible though, that such a significant piece of royal, and quite political history, was left unguarded for schoolboys to write on and rest in! It is wonderful that it has survived the clear ravages of history.

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

I find that extraordinary too - great churches like Westminster Abbey sort of entered a period of malaise from the 17th to the early 19th century and such things were not infrequent.

@jacquelinelc2843 Жыл бұрын

How interesting! Thank you for uncovering the meaningful symbolism that is lost if not uncovered and explained. I’ve seen the chair in person and was a bit disappointed, but with this background information just might see it with a new set of eyes.

@lpcherry2324 Жыл бұрын

I discovered your channel just recently. Your videos are well done and fascinating, I’ve been watching all of them! Thank you!

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them, thank you for the subscription.

@andrewg.carvill4596 Жыл бұрын

There was a similar stone at Tullyhogue in Co Tyrone in Ireland, upon which the local O'Neill Chiefs were installed since the early middle ages (outdoors on an artificial hill or Rath that mayitself date from prehistoric time and still exists). After the Tudor conquest of Ulster, this stone was apparently smashed and scattered, symbolizing the end of the Gaelic order that had lasted for over a thousand years in Ulster. Whether the Stone of Scone was quarried locally or brought from elsewhere, it does seem likely that it (and enthronement seats like it) were connected to the installation ceremonies of early Gaelic chieftains, and to the early medieval Gaelic kingdom of Dal Riada which comprised, at its height, much of Ulster and Western Scotland.

@OlizerVanAntoninus Жыл бұрын

Is that the Hill of the O'Neills near Dungannon?

@sweptashore Жыл бұрын

The floor mosaic is stunningly intricate and beautiful. The messages conveyed by its imagery are compelling. I do hope the restorative work allows it to be on view during the coronation and no longer hidden under a carpet! Also wonderful to learn about the original "glitz" of the coronation chair and how it was designed to incorporate the Stone of Scone. Cheers.

@user-dj3is2qh2u Жыл бұрын

Yes, it will be amazing to see. This is a tradition that originated with the Romans and is a very cool link to antiquity.

@caro-uk Жыл бұрын

The Cosmatti floor was clearly visible during the wedding William and Cathetine and the funeral of our late Queen - magnificent 🙂

@skadiwarrior2053 2 ай бұрын

Didn't fully realise the amount and, importance of the symbolism of the chair. Fascinating thankyou.

@ThomasCostigan Жыл бұрын

Readying myself for the coronation, I'm a 32 year old English patriot who loves a bit of history. What a fascinating history, I love our traditions and what a great one this is! What a great video, cheers fella.

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

Hello Thomas, thanks for commenting. It is going to be amazing, to see history unfold before our eyes and for the first time in 60 years this chair once again serve its purpose.

@stepps511 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Allan! What a wonderful video, full of fascinating detail.

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

I am pleased you enjoyed it.

@cherylmcinnes4434 Жыл бұрын

It would be lovely to see the chair restored to its former beauty, and yet so important for its history to be seen and maintained.

@nancybradford8514 Жыл бұрын

I am stunned at how the chair looked firstly, and Queen Victoria had it painted brown? Why? Its so beautiful regardless and all those famous bottoms sitting on it and the floor is gorgeous, yet I had no idea of the gemstones in the actual flooring, and I want to see it one day

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

I rather like the weathered look too, but it would be great to have seen it in its original splendour. I hope you can see the floor, that really is splendid.

@christinewells-leddon9287 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating, as always. I very much look forward to hearing your perspectives on some of the other vital aspects of the Coronation proceedings. Well done!

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

Thank you - lots more to come, I reckon thirty + videos between now and May!

@christinewells-leddon9287 Жыл бұрын

@@allanbarton You come up with some of the best topics! I loved the explanation of the tiled floor as well, I do hope we see it in it's full glory at the coronation!

@wilsontheconqueror8101 Жыл бұрын

Well done! The history of the chair or throne is fascinating! Along with Edward 1 snatching it from the Scotts. The floor is beautiful!

@keithdavies6316 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the wonderful explanation of the Coronation chair I appreciate it tremendously

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, thanks for watching!

@ChrisHunt4497 Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait for the Coronation and your description of it. 😁😁😁

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

I can't wait either!

@MyMagical1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your most informative and inspiring video. As a a proud Brit, who loves our history, watching this and learning so much, is an absolute joy.👍🇬🇧

@bieuxyongson Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another wonderful video on the history of the coronation. I love all the history that is still there for us to enjoy and learn.

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

@mindydalek7078 Жыл бұрын

I adore your channel and have learned so much and it really is your narration that makes it extra special. You sound much like Father Brown who I equally adore so that's probably why I enjoy your channel so much. Keep up the great work

@TerryC69 Жыл бұрын

Hi Allan! Quite an amazing bit of history surrounds the throne, stone, and floor mosaic. I was barely into the video when I had to reach for pen and paper to make notes. I consider myself privileged indeed to have access to a scholar such as yourself. Cheers!

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

That's great Terry, I am really glad you have enjoyed it - very kind of you to say that you are learning from me. It is a great joy to be able to share with you all the things I am passionate about. Thanks very much.

@peterbilt-bo1vy Жыл бұрын

@@allanbarton I would like to thank you, as well. I very much appreciate your videos. I find history fascinating, to say the least. Please, do carry on with making these fascinating and informative videos. Thank you. 🙂🇺🇲❣️

@jillcox6685 Жыл бұрын

I am really enjoying your excellent videos. So informative and presented in a very concise and excellent manner. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@lemorab1 Жыл бұрын

I just watched this video about St. Edward's chair. Your is the first explanation I have read about how all the graffiti got on it. I wonder that it sat there so unguarded that the Westminster schoolboys actually had time to carve into it! I watched Elizabeth II get crowned in 1953, when I was four years old in California on a sweltering hot day. Our ancient TV set had what we would now consider a small screen, and the image was grainy black and white. But, I knew it came all the way from England, across the ocean. I was transfixed, an anglophile from all the fairytales my mom read to me. This time, I will be working, but I plan to catch KZfaq clips later on.

@dr.strangelove7739 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation of the history of St. Edward's Chair. I'm glad I found your channel!

@brianhepke7182 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing.... I want to be in London for the coronation...I made this promise to myself when I was in my teens and I am hoping to fulfill it in the not too distant future. Great videos...thank you.

@UATU. Жыл бұрын

I love the scene in The King’s Speech where Lionel Logue infuriates George VI by lounging on it, prompting him to yell “I have a voice!” in the cathedral.

@mindyschocolate Жыл бұрын

Yup, lol. The movie showing it with graffiti is how I learned the real one was vandalized too.

@n.c.9023 Жыл бұрын

The history of the chair is quite amazing. Now, they need to extract The Blarney Stone and incorporate it into the ceremony!

@jessicaellina3878 Жыл бұрын

I love the chair in it,s battered, faded, worn out state! It just screams of it,s history and authenticity...all those previous monarchs sitting proudly..l really can visualise it! I sincerely hope that it is never restored. Late to the party, but thankyou for this wonderful account. The Coronation was beautiful in all it,s historic splendour.

@jamesshave6186 Жыл бұрын

Allan you’re simply the best and bye far the most knowledgeable understandable and interesting person to listen to . Thank you Jamie Romsey England uk

@user-nw4up4jq4t 7 ай бұрын

'Hammer of the Scots' ....Love it ! 😉

@misss.o.j. Жыл бұрын

This was informative and fascinating. Thank you!

@deniseatkins9407 Жыл бұрын

Wow. I saw the stone and the Scottish crown jewels when I visited Edinburgh castle in 1999

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

I love the Scottish crown jewels the Honours of Scotland.

@Wosiewose Жыл бұрын

I wonder, will there be a procession of some kind bringing the stone south to London? Something like the procession that brought Queen Elizabeth's body back to London from Balmoral?

@blorac9869 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed, TYVM!

@henrygingold6549 Жыл бұрын

We'll see, we'll see

@davidthemod4729 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing. Thank you, Allan,

@robert.257 Жыл бұрын

The stone of destiny is back where it belongs. Also no English monarch ever sat on the throne of Scotland but a Scottish monarch sat on the throne of England when James the sixth became James the first.

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

Indeed, people always seem to forget that it was a Scottish takeover, not an English one!

@richardjohnston3359 Жыл бұрын

Yes Robert also that it was a Scottish king (James ) whom created the plantation of Ireland great to see the Scots taking some responsibility as we English always get the blame and hate !! 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@robert.257 Жыл бұрын

He probably might have. My point was even though Edward 1 wanted to be king of Scotland he never was. History tells you no English monarch was ever King or Queen of Scotland. But it was a Scottish take over of the English throne thanks to your Elizabeth 1 not having any children.

@Ionabrodie69 Жыл бұрын

Oh there’s always a bitter Scot spewing bile…. 🙄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@undiscoveredone1 Жыл бұрын

It’s just a bit of rock, you can pick them up anywhere.

@lornaperryman489 Жыл бұрын

So very interesting and informative. So glad I found your video. Thank you so much for publishing.

@leahnichol6665 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I found this fascinating. I think it is wonderful that the King will be Crowned in a tatty old (very old) chair, thinking of all his relatives, good, bad and indifferent, who were Crowned before him. I expect Charles will have the Mosaic showing. I am so looking forward to it.

@nadiabrook7871 Жыл бұрын

VERY INFORMATIVE video, Allan!!💚👍💖

@rosajucglaserra4506 Жыл бұрын

Moltes gràcies! thanks so much and thanks for the subtitles!

@angelathorpe1611 Жыл бұрын

This was so well done.

@TikiHi77 Жыл бұрын

Thank for the all these details. I really appreciate it. This is the information I've been looking for. You provide the detail without going too deep, just right. Plus, the pictures you used are perfect. Getting up close to see the details you are talking about.

@carolburns8667 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating information than you❤️🇨🇦

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@meighanlynne Жыл бұрын

Lovely video!! I learned so much! Thank you for this very interesting video!

@marilynwoolford-chandler1161 Жыл бұрын

It was really worth watching. Thank you.

@williamevans9426 Жыл бұрын

A thoroughly enjoyable and most informative presentation. Many thanks for acquainting me and, I'm sure, many others, with lots of information of which I was previously ignorant! Having just discovered your channel, it's a pleasure to subscribe.

@celianelson6679 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos. Very educational. Very captivating. Thanks for this content

@ianport2185 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating & thanks very much for producing this - hope you get lots of views so 'the people' or in fact 'The King's People' will understand the ceremony more than otherwise. Hope the pavement remains uncovered since it explains the role of the monarch not as 'head of state' but as the embodiment of the kingdom (so in my opinion he's not 'head of state', but is 'the state' itself, so you can't be head of yourself!). Fixing the King in this way, I think, will allow a more democratic ceremony hopefully involving fewer peers and including at least the presiding officers of the Westminster & devolved legislatures. Plus as you say, St Edward's Chair will look amazing with the pavement complimenting its design. What's also interesting was that the chair remained so potent that Oliver Cromwell used it at his investiture as Lord Protector during the (probably necessary) interregnum. I also think the Stone of Scone will become a bit of a hot potato but Sturgeon will support it's temporary return home just as she was happy to attend the Accession Council.

@jameslusco6653 Жыл бұрын

It's very intresting the coronation chair. I will watch your previous video's and can't wait for the next 😆. Great Britian history is my favorite

@theakyosmith Жыл бұрын

Fascinating!!!

@robertwilkscomposer3726 Жыл бұрын

That floor is spectacular.

@jldisme Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very interesting.

@kgreat9657 Жыл бұрын

Well done! All over your videos are excellent. You are to be commended...your style is so understandable.

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank you very much.

@ziucammelu Жыл бұрын

Awesome lesson. Thanks!

@jupite1888 Жыл бұрын

So interesting thorough and knowledgeable videos on each subject. Excellent

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@harryc8415 Жыл бұрын

I saw the stone when it was still in Westminster, proudly stood in the crowds on the Royal mile and watched it being taken up to the castle and of course also visited the stone at the castle. And will most definitely go to view it when it is taken to Perth for permanent display. May well be a piece of stone quarried in or near Scone but there is something magical about it nonetheless.

@mcdell6970 Жыл бұрын

Get a grip. It’s a fake piece of stone 🤪

@bobfinlayson3377 3 ай бұрын

Ah. But is the fake of a fake?@@mcdell6970

@tracycc123 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff as always! Thank you!

@jilltagmorris Жыл бұрын

Marvelous as always!

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jill for all your kind comments.

@CharlotteinWeimar Жыл бұрын

Another superb video with incredible detail .

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlotte.

@OdeInWessex Жыл бұрын

Completely fascinating and absorbing, I have only just found your channel but have immediately subscribed, thanks you so much, have subscribed and look forward to more of your videos.

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment, your subscription. I do hope you enjoy the videos, lots in the back catalogue as well as many others to come.

@garycannon1247 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, very informative.

@tracymcardle1236 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very informative bideo👌👌

@timcase2494 Жыл бұрын

Just finished watching the Coronation and was fascinated by the chair. Great video.

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you found it helpful!

@yfrontsguy 10 ай бұрын

I'd to hear a commentary on the actual carolingian coronation by you!! I'm certain you would have many revealing insights.

@dalestaley5637 Жыл бұрын

The Stars of David was an interesting choice to represent stars of the cosmos.

@MarkVA71 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining this.

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

@zoetrent73neo55 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the very informative video. All the best to your channel!

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cactusrandomfred1 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Are you going to do a video about the annexes to the abbey built for each coronation. '37 and '53 were particularly interesting examples of contemporary architecture contrasting with the ancient abbey.

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

Yes, all of that is coming in future videos. I have a really interesting set of postcards from the 1937 coronation that shows the abbey empty with everything prepared - really wonderful. Including the annex. I wonder if they will construct one this time? They don't have long to do so.

@cactusrandomfred1 Жыл бұрын

@@allanbarton My instinct is that if they do, it will be smaller and more temporary like sort of pavilion or marquee. Perhaps able to be moved and used again elsewhere or again for William's eventual coronation.

@annehenderson9207 Жыл бұрын

Another Allan Barton gem. Thank-you!

@bobm2331 Жыл бұрын

Well done Sir. Most interesting.

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Bob.

@debbiesirota8284 Жыл бұрын

So interesting enjoying your channel!

@ReflectionsonFaith Жыл бұрын

I had the great privilege of being shown the coronation chair in 1985 by Alan Luff, who was at that time the Precentor of Westminster Abbey. Allan, do you know where the chair would have been physically located in the Abbey during that period? I'm struggling to remember that detail of my visit. Thanks for the wonderful work, as always. 👏

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

It was in two places in the Edward the Confessor's chapel in recent years, just to the east of the altar screen behind the high altar and then next to Henry V's tomb. In 85 I think it was still to the east of the altar screen. It is such an imposing chair when you come face to face with it.

@mcarp555 Жыл бұрын

@@allanbarton My first time in the Abbey in 1990 I clearly remember it at the top of the steps from the Henry VII chapel to the tomb of Henry V. It struck me how easily anyone could approach it. So it's probably better off in its current location.

@dukeofhaas Жыл бұрын

And the chair was still at the top of the steps from the Henry VII chapel when I first visited the abbey in 2009. Although the chair was just out of reach from visitors, it was not behind glass as it is today to the left of the western door. Personally, I prefer the current dominant location, located just across from the Tomb of the Unknown and adjacent to the historical painting of King Richard II, apparently the first image of an English monarch painted from life.

@robinhumphrey2692 Жыл бұрын

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thank you for this...its so interesting...

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@TheHansDekker Жыл бұрын

I appreciate yr videos very much. Thank you. Fascinating history without any political twists according to the new ideology.

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@richardsingh5827 Жыл бұрын

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@SeldimSeen1 Жыл бұрын

That was interesting. Thank you.

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

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@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

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@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

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@claesvanoldenphatt9972 Жыл бұрын

I hope that the cosmic harmony symbolized by Edward’s Chair and the mosaic flooring it stands on, activated by the fervent prayers of the Archbishop of Canterbury upon the newly crowned Christian Monarch Charles III will inspire him and all his loyal subjects to lives of piety and goodness, that peace may extend from the footstool of his sovereignty throughout the universe. God save the king! Long live the king! Christ is risen! Indeed He is risen!

@MoonSpinners Жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t it be nice for someone to make an exact replica and decorate it as it used to be with all the gilt? It would be great to see it as it used to be

@allanbarton Жыл бұрын

I would love to see a replica made.

@cheshirecat7132 Жыл бұрын

@@allanbarton I’m imagining a painted slipcover over the back. No harm done to the chair itself that way.

@banana9106 Жыл бұрын

It would be wonderful to make a fabric cover for the damaged panel of the chair. Perhaps red velvet embroidered with a gold design reflecting the original painted surface. It could easily be attached via the pinnacles etc.

@LaPinturaBella Жыл бұрын

Even better to hire an art conservationist to replicate the original gold leafed motifs and bring it back to its original splendor.

@meeeka Жыл бұрын

@@LaPinturaBella No, how much better its defaced body shows its own history. Better to have its own Coronation Robe, only to be worn when a monarch is crowned.

@cheshirecat7132 Жыл бұрын

I had the same thought. It could be painted on a canvas fabric and slide over the back to give the illusion of how it was. It would still preserve the chair as is without smoothing the graffiti etc which seems necessary were they to re gilt it.

@cheshirecat7132 Жыл бұрын

@@LaPinturaBella that would require smoothing the graffiti etc which are all a part of its history. A fabric cover wouldn’t change the chair itself at all.