A Medieval Tour of Glastonbury

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  • čas přidán 4. 02. 2023
  • If you're coming to the UK, I definitely recommend a trip to Glastonbury - just three hours from London! Apologies for the shaky footage, tripods are not allowed in the abbey and are impractical for the tor.
    I feel like I'm learning so much about making videos and (I hope) they are slowly improving in quality and content. Thank you for coming on this journey with me!
    Resources:
    For the archaeology of the abbey: research.reading.ac.uk/glasto...
    For some info about the mythology of the area:
    Ronald Hutton, 'Witches, Druids, and King Arthur' [www.amazon.co.uk/Witches-Drui...]
    Music:
    'Merlin Opening Theme Song' performed by Javlon Baxtiyorov [ • Merlin Opening theme ... ]
    And Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod
    #kingarthur #medievalruins #glastonburyabbey #glastonburytor #bbcmerlin #britishmythology #mythology #britishlegends #paganism

Komentáře • 123

  • @culturescience8458
    @culturescience8458 Před rokem +57

    I hereby declare to support this

  • @melkin3549
    @melkin3549 Před rokem +47

    I've also been binge watching your channel. Please keep making the videos, not only are they really interesting but a real pleasure to watch.😊

    • @Khumry
      @Khumry Před rokem

      www.youtube.com/@BritainsHiddenHistoryRoss

  • @jorgesantell7220
    @jorgesantell7220 Před 2 měsíci +1

    The lady of the mercians it does not get more medieval than this and thank you for all your videos they are interesting fascinating and educational

  • @Beaston_125
    @Beaston_125 Před rokem +25

    I was obsessed the the legend of King Arthur as a boy (possibly because the one of the only movies we had on vhs was Sword in the Stone). I’d really like to visit there! Thanks for the tour!

    • @lady_of_the_mercians
      @lady_of_the_mercians  Před rokem +6

      I love The Sword in the Stone - an entirely underrated Disney movie (and brilliant book!)

    • @michaelhawkins7389
      @michaelhawkins7389 Před rokem +1

      @@lady_of_the_mercians wHY IS Your CZcams name " Lady Of the Mercians" when you are not American , and sound English?

    • @TYLENOL55
      @TYLENOL55 Před rokem +9

      ​@@michaelhawkins7389 Mercia was one of the three notable Anglic kingdoms founded after Sub-Roman Britain was settled by Anglo-Saxons in an era called the Heptarchy. It was centred on the River Trent and its tributaries, in a region now known as the Midlands of England.

    • @michaelhawkins7389
      @michaelhawkins7389 Před rokem

      @@TYLENOL55 oh yeah lol I forgot about that , so didn't think from a Historical point of view hahaha

    • @gracefully_livy
      @gracefully_livy Před rokem +1

      ​@@michaelhawkins7389you act so much like american

  • @richardsawyer5428
    @richardsawyer5428 Před rokem +3

    The rural life museum is worth visiting as it takes in the wider agricultural history of the area and also had the tythe barn in it's grounds.

  • @GrimLordofOregon
    @GrimLordofOregon Před rokem +5

    Thank you for the tour!

  • @ladyofwessex
    @ladyofwessex Před rokem +12

    The Merlin theme in the background seems fitting! Love the video :)

    • @lady_of_the_mercians
      @lady_of_the_mercians  Před rokem +2

      I wanted to include the sad theme from the end of the series but couldn't find one under creative commons license 😢

  • @backinblack1982
    @backinblack1982 Před rokem +19

    I really like your channel! You present content in such a pleasant manner - I could listen to you for hours.
    I think for longer form videos, doing these tours of various locations is really interesting and valuable. Thank you!

    • @Khumry
      @Khumry Před rokem

      www.youtube.com/@BritainsHiddenHistoryRoss

  • @1johnnygunn
    @1johnnygunn Před 6 měsíci +1

    It never fails going over and rewatching your videos, There's always something I miss the first time.

  • @r0tb3rt
    @r0tb3rt Před rokem +6

    Thank you for the tour, hope to see more content like that.

    • @lady_of_the_mercians
      @lady_of_the_mercians  Před rokem +3

      I'm off on a very exciting trip this week to find a ruined medieval church, will defo post a video!

    • @r0tb3rt
      @r0tb3rt Před rokem

      @@lady_of_the_mercians lookin forward too!

  • @ridiculousnicolaus2020
    @ridiculousnicolaus2020 Před rokem +11

    I have been rewatching this show (Merlin) and also binge watching all of your videos because I love history and architecture. This "tour" is fantastic.

  • @user-ck3uu8rj3x
    @user-ck3uu8rj3x Před 3 měsíci

    Used to live in glasto many years ago. Glad you both had a lovely visit.

  • @deadizbetter
    @deadizbetter Před 2 měsíci

    I love the merlin theme on the piano

  • @thecolorjune
    @thecolorjune Před rokem +5

    I really hope you make more longer form content! I am in love with your story telling, calming voice, and wonderful camera work. Not to mention the fascinating history.

  • @richardglady3009
    @richardglady3009 Před 2 měsíci

    You are such a wonderful tour guide. Thank you for making these trips and producing these videos.

  • @silencenewberry1127
    @silencenewberry1127 Před rokem +1

    Greetings from Arizona! I love the channel, especially the name.

  • @Iamkcs2c
    @Iamkcs2c Před 10 měsíci +1

    Please keep making videos. Separating the voiceover from the video works for you, it is more documentary style than a lot of the channels I watch. Your videographer is doing a good job too, she has a nice eye for interesting shots and angles.

  • @honeybeeisme
    @honeybeeisme Před 9 měsíci +1

    I just discovered you and your channel a few moths ago and subbed instantly!! I LOVE history and am very fond of English history. As someone from the USA it might seem silly, but English history is absolutely fascinating!
    My son is studying (maybe near your age) linguistics. He too is enjoying your videos and shorts.
    You are adorable… keep up the good work!

  • @Maxel913
    @Maxel913 Před rokem

    Youre the only person I’d ever tell to make a podcast

  • @Nefrea
    @Nefrea Před rokem +1

    I could listen to you speak endlessly. Please make podcasts or something.
    Beautiful and fascinating history, footage and work in general 👏

  • @andrewandstacieweller1927
    @andrewandstacieweller1927 Před měsícem +1

    Your historical prowess is simply amazing. I wonder how many of us have common ancestors that lived, loved and carried out their lives in all these amazing places. Here I sit 4600 miles away and separated by hundreds of years fascinated by the lives they lived.
    Many thanks
    Andy ❤

  • @shivangi3769
    @shivangi3769 Před rokem +1

    Please do Celtic and Grail legends! I'm rooting for you to get noticed by BBC ❤

  • @martynwood5493
    @martynwood5493 Před 7 měsíci

    I love your videos, but they need to be longer. Glastonbury is one of my special places, it’s so spiritual and the Chalice Well is heavenly. Thanks.

  • @TheMrShnickers
    @TheMrShnickers Před rokem

    This was really relaxing to watch, would love to see more of this

  • @stephaniesalonga6069
    @stephaniesalonga6069 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for these amazing videos. ❤

  • @_Uhtcaru
    @_Uhtcaru Před rokem

    Lovely stuff! So glad I found your channel!

  • @user-yw1oo3ee5o
    @user-yw1oo3ee5o Před 11 měsíci

    Brilliant stuff, please do keep on making these videos!

  • @CarlT_03
    @CarlT_03 Před rokem +2

    Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Looking forward to more!

  • @blacksmith67
    @blacksmith67 Před rokem

    Excellent script, filming and editing. Well done, thank you for the presentation.

  • @CJLiveFromTheOutdoors
    @CJLiveFromTheOutdoors Před rokem +2

    I just found your channel. As a fellow lover of history I thank you for spending your time sharing these stories with us. Your videos are very polished and well-presented.

  • @SeasideWitcher
    @SeasideWitcher Před rokem

    You are the most beautiful part if this post , thank you for this channel.

  • @romaverick
    @romaverick Před rokem +1

    I have learned more from these videos than actually living here for 7 years, you should upload more. Great stuff!

  • @archied101
    @archied101 Před 10 měsíci

    So great! Please make more videos at these stunning sites and I'll keep watching

  • @velvetindigonight
    @velvetindigonight Před 11 měsíci

    Fab 'snapshot' of Glasto actually one of the best I've watched on YT. Very evocative, informative and peaceful. Thank you

  • @shea72
    @shea72 Před rokem

    I just found your channel, and I am completely fascinated by your work! I'm excited to watch all of your videos.
    Thank you for sharing this with us. My dream vacation is to visit some of these sights someday. I could spend the whole day exploring these places, but for now, I'll gladly explore them through your videos. Thank you.

  • @dominichenderson9766
    @dominichenderson9766 Před 2 měsíci

    I love love LOVE this channel!! Keep going! I moved to central Somerset from London 3 years ago, so it's so nice to see your videos

  • @acchaladka
    @acchaladka Před rokem +1

    The ascension up stairs in medieval art, is a rich topic for your channel.... Also'tour' in modern French is translated as 'tower' in to English.

  • @boomerplays6610
    @boomerplays6610 Před rokem

    Travelling in my youth, the experiences I had in Glastonbury changed me forever.

  • @tomsmith8511
    @tomsmith8511 Před 10 měsíci

    As a person who loves and knows history from all time period's it is great to find this channel.
    Plus the presenter is stunning, imagine the great informative chats her date's must have.

  • @DSWL_
    @DSWL_ Před 3 měsíci

    astounding

  • @Linlateal1990
    @Linlateal1990 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @TheSigmaSpartan
    @TheSigmaSpartan Před rokem

    Fantastic - a lady interested in history is just wonderful!! I hope to find a soulmate with the same passion as you !

  • @scotianbank
    @scotianbank Před 11 měsíci +1

    Wow, I love history, and I studied quite a lot of British history during high school; from the Roman invasion, till the end of the cold war... But I didn't know there were so many well preserved ruins! Makes sense in the context of Henry VIII, but there's just something about ruins, or reused parts of buildings, that makes them more interesting than actually preserved buildings. I think it's the way they send your imagination flying, trying to picture what they would've looked like in their heyday.
    I wanted to thank you for showing us these wonderful places, and hope that you continue to do so!
    PS, have you considered making curated tours of these sites? Maybe guides for tourists that want to visit the UK's medieval sites? I've seen other history CZcamsrs even offer paid guided tours, I'm sure there would be many takers!

  • @TorEntertainment
    @TorEntertainment Před 11 měsíci

    Merlin, what a great show, can’t believe I’ve only just found this

  • @jacobrivera7949
    @jacobrivera7949 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful! I'm an American visiting the UK for about another month, I'll have to add this to my list of places to see!

    • @Khumry
      @Khumry Před rokem

      www.youtube.com/@BritainsHiddenHistoryRoss

  • @julianfueller7186
    @julianfueller7186 Před 11 měsíci

    GB lecks of forest. Anyway it's beautiful. Both, the countryside and you!

  • @YannaTarassi
    @YannaTarassi Před rokem

    Beautiful area! Adding it to the list :)

  • @andy2950
    @andy2950 Před 11 měsíci

    Beautiful spit-roast, Charlotte

  • @john_jordan_
    @john_jordan_ Před rokem +1

    You are lovely. Loving the history too.

    • @lady_of_the_mercians
      @lady_of_the_mercians  Před rokem

      Thank you! Lots more history to be found in the South West - I've got lots of ideas :)

  • @Th3GreenMachine
    @Th3GreenMachine Před rokem +3

    I like this

  • @mysteryhombre81
    @mysteryhombre81 Před 11 měsíci

    You could and probably will get a bigtime presenting contract with the BBC. Voice, vision vibe. All on point.

  • @b_ks
    @b_ks Před 10 měsíci

    Interesting, thank you.

  • @identity5775
    @identity5775 Před 9 měsíci +1

    King Henry the 8th. Destroyer of chapels, Speedrunner of wives, Ruiner of a good portion of history. There now he has a good title

  • @stevenstevens990
    @stevenstevens990 Před rokem

    Really good, binge watching your videos, please keep them coming

  • @CulturalOrigins
    @CulturalOrigins Před rokem

    Wonderful video. I walked up to the tor with a friend of mine the other day who's also into history, and he told me about Richard Whiting, the last Abbot of Glastonbury, who was hanged on the tor after refusing to surrender the abbey in 1539. His execution must have been visible for miles around.

  • @marksullivan7766
    @marksullivan7766 Před rokem

    dig the tour, keep it up

  • @Notavlogger817
    @Notavlogger817 Před měsícem

    You look fantabulous!😊

  • @mad4dubs300
    @mad4dubs300 Před rokem +1

    Great channel ❤

  • @HeyItsKora
    @HeyItsKora Před rokem

    The Merlin music won me over IMMEDIATELY. I watched a bunch of the shorts with LOTR music and stuff but this seals the deal. Merlin music wins the game!!
    Not to mention excellent content, and it’s so cool watching so many videos about places so close to where I live, Glastonbury is only a 30min drive from me haha

    • @Khumry
      @Khumry Před rokem

      www.youtube.com/@BritainsHiddenHistoryRoss

  • @multipletanksyndrome
    @multipletanksyndrome Před 11 měsíci

    Such a crush. ❤

  • @magicmon
    @magicmon Před rokem

    You have a new sub, I found you through a short.

  • @matthewstubbs6725
    @matthewstubbs6725 Před rokem

    Your doing such a great job. Please keep it up. In the description you mentioned worrying about shake. First it wasn't bad at all. Second do you have a selfie stick with an anti shake gimble? They are great and if not I would happily contribute towards one if you have a means to do so like a Patreon or such

  • @Historical-dan
    @Historical-dan Před 11 měsíci

    From bristol just sae you vids love them

  • @Notavlogger817
    @Notavlogger817 Před 3 měsíci

  • @chasee1563
    @chasee1563 Před 11 měsíci

    love your channel! You do a really nice job with the Shorts and with the longer standard videos. Cant wait for more!

  • @alejandromonroy8726
    @alejandromonroy8726 Před rokem

    Un abrazo desde México

  • @GB-eu5ii
    @GB-eu5ii Před 5 měsíci

    The merlin music in the background

  • @jeffhoag3956
    @jeffhoag3956 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I would bet that you would enjoy the numerous Renaissance Festivals in the US. That is, before they all went “game of thrones,” as if that was accurate history.

  • @tomrainboro3728
    @tomrainboro3728 Před rokem

    Anyone touring the area should also go to Wells, I think, and the Queen Vic at Priddy.

  • @user-zx9hh3lv9f
    @user-zx9hh3lv9f Před rokem

    Convinced your background music is just runescape music but high quality😭 sick video tho

  • @deadizbetter
    @deadizbetter Před 2 měsíci

    Do one on merlin

  • @DeMoNiC36
    @DeMoNiC36 Před 29 dny

    🖤👍👏

  • @KarimDeLakarim
    @KarimDeLakarim Před rokem

    Cool.

  • @Iaintwoke
    @Iaintwoke Před 11 měsíci

    So you came to Glastonbury. Did you do Alfredds Tower too?

  • @stephenderbyshire8033

    Please don't give up on these videos.

  • @georgealearnedjr855
    @georgealearnedjr855 Před 10 měsíci

    I have to ask this, where did all the stone and rock come from for all these ancient buildings? Most of ours is wood and brick.

  • @cholulahotsauce6166
    @cholulahotsauce6166 Před rokem

    Do you read Bernard Cornwell?

  • @Foodisgood
    @Foodisgood Před rokem

    Audio is a little quiet on this video. Really like all the medieval architecture you go to in your videos with a little history and sometimes Elder Scrolls music thrown in. I doubt you read this comments but do you happen to know much about Tewkesbury? Seems to be hard to find information on that town. Only ask because I noticed you have some Gloucester videos nearby. Just a curious American with ancestors from Tewkesbury. Have a family bible which I guess was a bible thing in the 1600-1800s since that is when most of my ancestors wrote down dates of weddings, births, baptisms, and deaths of ancestors mentioning going to Gloucester for some of the events leaving Tewkesbury.

  • @Embassy_of_Jupiter
    @Embassy_of_Jupiter Před 11 měsíci +1

    my dad got the bright idea to name me Merlin. one of my names anyway.
    we're not even from the UK 😂

  • @AlwaysHungryBruh
    @AlwaysHungryBruh Před rokem

    Idk wether I'm getting hooked to your videos or YOU 😮 nothing like natural beauty ❤ the history and knowledge is a bonus 🙈

  • @j.lietka9406
    @j.lietka9406 Před 11 měsíci

    Do you go traveling to visit other castles? Hugs my lovely queen 👸❤

  • @reynardthefox
    @reynardthefox Před 11 měsíci

    Here lies Arthur,King once...and King to be
    I was never more moved at an archaeological site . I drank from the well. go see this place .

  • @petercv100
    @petercv100 Před rokem

    please come Lichfield i can help with the camera work if needed.

  • @pakde8002
    @pakde8002 Před 10 měsíci

    Was your cheeky wish for 100k subscribers? Or maybe a nice shepherds pie?😅

  • @catmama0403
    @catmama0403 Před 10 měsíci

    I love your videos but please take steps to improve sound. I can barely hear you at full volume.

  • @Templeborough
    @Templeborough Před 2 měsíci

    Very interesting but you missed the 13th C inn down the main street. Trust a man to make for that!

  • @fightermma
    @fightermma Před 10 měsíci

    Girlfriend as in friend that's a girl or romantic partner?

  • @choryferguson2196
    @choryferguson2196 Před 10 měsíci

    Why are there so many "lady chapels" in the UK? Were they for gender-segregated worship? Or dedicated to holy women?

  • @Levi.c.99
    @Levi.c.99 Před 9 měsíci

    All I can think is “Old Woman”
    “MAN”

  • @geraldstiling3735
    @geraldstiling3735 Před 11 měsíci

    2:00 What did you wish for?. Where you sat in Glastonbury Tor has sat ,Barack Obama,Kate Bush, Bill Clinton, Neil degrass Tyson, Patrick Moore, Queen Elizabeth II, professor Brian Cox, Neil Armstrong,and ofcourse me😂😂

  • @johnmulvey5121
    @johnmulvey5121 Před rokem

    Slightly difficult to hear

  • @williambell8282
    @williambell8282 Před 11 měsíci

    What is a medieval tour? Do I need to dress appropriately? Maybe we could have a tour of medieval Glastonbury

  • @Allan_aka_RocKITEman
    @Allan_aka_RocKITEman Před 9 měsíci

    @lady_of_the_mercians >>> Great video...👍