Wishing id actually made it inside the castle now rather than the quick look i got from outside Great summary! Always impressed with your level of knowledge
Thank you! Theres still two more and I have recorded three new episodes. Currently working on a new series on historical charicters, so we will see how you all like that!
Hi Alex, thanks for this! I really enjoy these videos! Any chance you know his sister’s name? I read that one my Pringle ancestors married one of Robert the Bruce’s sisters, but I’ve never been able to find her name or a marriage record.
He had several sisters, the Bruces being a big family, but I think I heard her name was Mary. I am descended from the English De Brus, who were cousins of the Bruces, but wishing to remain loyal to Edward I, they changed their surname to Skelton, being the village in North Yorkshire where they were Lords of the Manor. It's near where Saltburn would later be built.
Interesting that you mentioned the Ogles...there was a lot of animosity between the Herons and Ogles as well as the Kerr's, a lot of intermarriage between the minor Scottish clan HERON and Maxwell's in kirkudbright, they fought at the siege of Stirling castle on the Scottish side whilst the "English " Herons were commanded by to fight for king Edward. 😀
Strange I thought I'd posted minutes ago about you having listened to Genesis a few times. You have still to listen to Yes the band who inspired Geddy and Rush must not have posted !!!
Great presentation, Alex, but distracted by your unusual pronunciation of Balliol (baa, not bay). Presumably there's no way of knowing which is historically accurate?
Honestly I struggle with pronunciation! I'm dyslexic and while I love reading sometimes can't convert the letters into sounds in my head! I joke people should come to the channel for content not grammar lessons :D
Fascinating Alex look forward to your next adventure.
Thanks Beefeater!
Thanks!
Thank you, thats incredibly kind.
Your Talks ars so clear and in formative..Thank You...Learning lots from your talks😊..Nov 24...
Thank you!
Wishing id actually made it inside the castle now rather than the quick look i got from outside
Great summary! Always impressed with your level of knowledge
It's really worth a visit when you visit next.
Thanks for posting. 👍
You are welcome!
Smashing video Alex!
Thank you!
Fantastic
Thank you!
Great stuff bringing history to life your passion come across in your videos 👍
Thank you! I try to do that no matter if it's a tour or a UA-cam episode!
True professional. Great communication style with the added finesse of no autocue while filming on set!
It takes a while to memorise the script, but I hope it adds to the experience for the viewer!
Great series
Thank you! Theres still two more and I have recorded three new episodes. Currently working on a new series on historical charicters, so we will see how you all like that!
I will!
Very interesting, no mention of the heron pit though 👍👍
That gets it's own episode
Oh my goodness several of my Ancestors.
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi Alex, thanks for this! I really enjoy these videos!
Any chance you know his sister’s name? I read that one my Pringle ancestors married one of Robert the Bruce’s sisters, but I’ve never been able to find her name or a marriage record.
Mary Bruce - you can read more about her here: www.newcastlecastle.co.uk/castle-blog/mary-bruce
He had several sisters, the Bruces being a big family, but I think I heard her name was Mary. I am descended from the English De Brus, who were cousins of the Bruces, but wishing to remain loyal to Edward I, they changed their surname to Skelton, being the village in North Yorkshire where they were Lords of the Manor. It's near where Saltburn would later be built.
Interesting that you mentioned the Ogles...there was a lot of animosity between the Herons and Ogles as well as the Kerr's, a lot of intermarriage between the minor Scottish clan HERON and Maxwell's in kirkudbright, they fought at the siege of Stirling castle on the Scottish side whilst the "English " Herons were commanded by to fight for king Edward. 😀
I'm excited about the opportunity to research and share more of this history! There's so much to do!
Strange I thought I'd posted minutes ago about you having listened to Genesis a few times. You have still to listen to Yes the band who inspired Geddy and Rush must not have posted !!!
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Great presentation, Alex, but distracted by your unusual pronunciation of Balliol (baa, not bay). Presumably there's no way of knowing which is historically accurate?
Honestly I struggle with pronunciation! I'm dyslexic and while I love reading sometimes can't convert the letters into sounds in my head! I joke people should come to the channel for content not grammar lessons :D