Glastonbury has to be the friendlist place I've ever been to. Lots of people dancing and the air smells of spices. One guy walking up the hill banging his drum. Nobody seems to mind what others think of them.
@@medeaendor3706 England is in Europe. It may not be connected to continental Europe, but it is in Europe. If you're going to say England is not in Europe, you may as well say Iceland isn't in Europe either because it's land mass isn't physically connected to the European continent.
In Italy we have a similar site. It's in Tuscany, near Chiusdino, in Siena's countryside: there are the ruins of a gothic abbey, San Galgano, and nearby there's a little round chapel on the top of a steep hill; in the chapel's floor a sword is stuck in a stone. It's not King Arthur's sword though: according to legend, Galgano (a name a LOT similar to Gawain) Guidotti, a nobleman born in Chiusdino, led a dissolute life until he began having visions of Saint Michel and he converted, retired on the steep hill in a little shack and planted his sword in the ground like a cross. He died little after (1180) and the legend of the Sword in the Stone spreaded. It's worth noting that Chretien de Troyes wrote his "Le conte du Graal" in 1190 and that the life of Perceval sound a bit like a romanticised version of Galgano's one. There are some who believe that somewhere under the chapel is hidden the Holy Grail...
Love Glastonbury, used to go every year to attend the Glastonbury Symposium which usually took place in the Town Hall. It was there that I met Dolores Cannon with her daughter. Ian Crane also was a regular speaker. Unfortunately it is a difficult place to get to by public transport, so overnight stays can make it a costly experience. Nevertheless, it is a place everyone should have on their “bucket list”....
England's first church was St Martins in Canterbury. Missionaries, led by Augustine (later Saint) , set out from Canterbury to spread Christianity to the Angles, (not Angels 😇). There is insufficient evidence to state that Joseph of Arimathea started christianity in England at Glastonbury. Some say this account is largely myth & legend. Whereas there is evidence for St Martins.
In 1964 I moved from Liverpool to live in the next village ,Street. I worked in Glastonbury for about 18 months. A really lovely place .Then the Beatniks started to invade the place !The town was never the same !To this day many of the people who have lived there all their lives have nothing nice to say about "That event" back in 1964.
Rick Steves' Europe Very Interesting. I always thought that The Dissolution of The Monasteries was in 1539? & Not 1536AD? But just after Googling it My Friend. Your Bang On... :)
I always enjoy Ricks videos but was appalled to see and hear the vivid description of the execution of the monks of the abbey ,no need to include that.
Glastonbury has to be the friendlist place I've ever been to. Lots of people dancing and the air smells of spices. One guy walking up the hill banging his drum. Nobody seems to mind what others think of them.
I live in a ancient town down the road called Somerton. We regularly go up the Tor on a Sunday with the kids
BEAUTIFUL SOMERSET. ( THE SUMMER PEOPLE)
Europe is so beautiful
exactly what i was thinking to comment!!!
That's England not europe, every country is different here
@@medeaendor3706 I meant what I said, Europe is beautiful
@@medeaendor3706 England is in Europe. It may not be connected to continental Europe, but it is in Europe. If you're going to say England is not in Europe, you may as well say Iceland isn't in Europe either because it's land mass isn't physically connected to the European continent.
Splendid views!..I love England!!
Lived here for 4 years x it was very healing and I gave up my city job and worked in Street just down the road xx
In Italy we have a similar site. It's in Tuscany, near Chiusdino, in Siena's countryside: there are the ruins of a gothic abbey, San Galgano, and nearby there's a little round chapel on the top of a steep hill; in the chapel's floor a sword is stuck in a stone. It's not King Arthur's sword though: according to legend, Galgano (a name a LOT similar to Gawain) Guidotti, a nobleman born in Chiusdino, led a dissolute life until he began having visions of Saint Michel and he converted, retired on the steep hill in a little shack and planted his sword in the ground like a cross. He died little after (1180) and the legend of the Sword in the Stone spreaded. It's worth noting that Chretien de Troyes wrote his "Le conte du Graal" in 1190 and that the life of Perceval sound a bit like a romanticised version of Galgano's one.
There are some who believe that somewhere under the chapel is hidden the Holy Grail...
Claudia Manfredini Yes, but it is still no England. ;)
Very interesting.
England is Beautiful. Hope it remains the same. Migrants should respect the culture of the place they are migrating to.
No they should not be there Pakistan and indians not our culture go home please
This is truly one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. Was there a few months ago. First time.
0:57 Saw that from a distance.
THIS PLACE must be knowned ! I discover this famous story... Thank you !
Rick's a seeker at glasto! Looks lovely. Thank you Rick!
Happiest Birthday Rick Steves!!! You are an inspiration. Keep on travellin!!!
I love what you do Rick
Awesome... by the way, Happy Birthday Mr. Steves
Wonderful landscape.
Your better travel girl ✨✨✨✨
The quality of presentation beautiful as always. Thanks
That's england
No it is full of mistakes
Great surrounding.Thanks
Love Glastonbury, used to go every year to attend the Glastonbury Symposium which usually took place in the Town Hall. It was there that I met Dolores Cannon with her daughter. Ian Crane also was a regular speaker. Unfortunately it is a difficult place to get to by public transport, so overnight stays can make it a costly experience. Nevertheless, it is a place everyone should have on their “bucket list”....
Es un lugar realmente hermoso, el simple echo de imaginar que algún día podré irme a vivir a este lugar me entra una emoción tremenda :’) ✨
England for and Abbey. legendary country if tour travel that here. pictury wall is great pull.much still again story in country
nice
been there in 2000
Saint Michael was also famous in lower slaughter
Best way to arrive here (Glastonbury) from London ? Thanks !!!
beautiful .Come to Balochistan please.Balochistan is very natural and beautiful and cultural nation
Oh my god is it his birthday! It's mine too!
Lovely video but it's Glaston-breee not -berry!
England's first church was St Martins in Canterbury. Missionaries, led by Augustine (later Saint) , set out from Canterbury to spread Christianity to the Angles, (not Angels 😇). There is insufficient evidence to state that Joseph of Arimathea started christianity in England at Glastonbury. Some say this account is largely myth & legend. Whereas there is evidence for St Martins.
According to the archeologist Francis Pryor Christianity was probably already well established in Britain by 409 AD.
In 1964 I moved from Liverpool to live in the next village ,Street. I worked in Glastonbury for about 18 months. A really lovely place .Then the Beatniks started to invade the place !The town was never the same !To this day many of the people who have lived there all their lives have nothing nice to say about "That event" back in 1964.
I love your videos so so so amazing and wonderful, thank you You must visit Morocco
Is tin a sort of copper?
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When would be the full episode?
Hi Nick, this is Rick's assistant Evelynn. You can watch the full episode here: www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/west-england
Thank you very much :)
Rick Steves' Europe Very Interesting. I always thought that The Dissolution of The Monasteries was in 1539? & Not 1536AD? But just after Googling it My Friend. Your Bang On... :)
First church?? Not in England.
hello im from Glastonbury and I can tell you alternative IS NOT THE NORM
Le roi : il ne faut pas être une réponse à toi.
Less than four and half minutes to cover this area - what an injustice.
weird pronunciation of Glastonbury.
The monks resisted Henry VIII - he hanged them
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Jesus built a Church in Glastonbury
I always enjoy Ricks videos but was appalled to see and hear the vivid description of the execution of the monks of the abbey ,no need to include that.
ugh I can smell the patchouli and moldy dreadlocks from here.
This is full of mistakes and inaccurate information!
Oh Henry the VIII is so cruel..I dont like him at all
That's a shame, he speaks very highly of you.
I have a new found respect for Henry VIII.
bradwatson7324 good
Fool
He was a murdering tyrant