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  • Опубліковано 14 чер 2019
  • In this weeks Edinburgh/Scotland vlog we get and exclusive look round John Knox house on the royal mile. John Knox who played a huge part in the Scottish reformation. We get to wander around this historic building in the centre of Edinburgh.
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  • @jon1997pool
    @jon1997pool 5 років тому +6

    Now we know how to trip a burglar. Thanks for the tour of John’s old house. Fascinating!

  • @pandorabox82
    @pandorabox82 5 років тому +1

    All those lovely old books make my hands itch for a pair of white cotton gloves and the opportunity to study them! That’s the hardest part of visiting places like that - so many books that I can’t handle. I’m such a nerd...

  • @jacquelinebain57
    @jacquelinebain57 3 роки тому +1

    Tony, just thought I’d give you another piece of information. This house was part of the lands that belonged to Dunfermline Abbey. Every time I pass it, I touch it and let it know it’s still loved by a Dunfermliner❣️💕🤣

  • @67Stu
    @67Stu 2 роки тому

    I went there in July of 1988. Looks completely than what I remember. Of course, I was 222 then; I'm 55 now. 🤪

  • @MrsMinx50
    @MrsMinx50 Рік тому +1

    Just catching up with these tutorials, this was very interesting a good way to catch up on Scotlands history

  • @gillfinlayson7894
    @gillfinlayson7894 5 років тому +2

    I've been visiting Edinburgh since I was 4 years old. I've never visited here. I must do so!
    It was Patrick Geddes in the garden. Another good subject for a video. If it wasn't for him many old buildings would have been demolished & Edinburgh a much sorrier place.
    Thanks Tony.

  • @jon1997pool
    @jon1997pool 5 років тому +4

    Love the garden. Perfect getaway for a lunch picnic. You really know Edinburgh and you are a funny guide. Thanks again!

    • @ClanBroonford
      @ClanBroonford  5 років тому +1

      Thank you very much. I make myself laugh at least.

  • @matildamartin2811
    @matildamartin2811 2 роки тому

    Did so enjoy this one, stirred memories. Also led me to find out the history of the the house next door and the name of an antique dealer who had a shop underneath. ( Esta. Henry )

  • @iloveejbgssnoopy
    @iloveejbgssnoopy 5 років тому +1

    Incredible and beautiful I will certainly visit John Knox building for sure

  • @duncancallum
    @duncancallum 5 років тому +2

    Thank you very much for showing the inside of John Knox's house, dear knows why i never visited it when i was a young lad in Edinburgh.As i was in the choir of Canongate Kirk just down the road a wee bit around the early 50's . Duncan Pitkeathly ,Queensland Australia .

  • @irenedavidson
    @irenedavidson Рік тому +1

    Another fantastic video - great historical information

  • @teresaharris-travelbybooks5564
    @teresaharris-travelbybooks5564 4 роки тому +1

    You were rocking that John Knox look.

  • @claired3764
    @claired3764 5 років тому +3

    Great tour, it looks very deceiving from the outside, it’s huge!! Yet once again, I belong to Edinburgh....and never been!!! Thanks Tony

  • @larryfurman6735
    @larryfurman6735 5 років тому +1

    We were there!!!! Just finished Sunday mass at St. Patrick’s Church. We were at the top of South Grey’s Close - Trying to decide where to get breakfast. You were across the street...if we only knew!

  • @victoriahardy1065
    @victoriahardy1065 2 роки тому +1

    I stumbled upon this channel last night and have been binge watching ever since. I absolutely adore Edinburgh and these videos are amazing, thank you for your fantastic content.

  • @susanpatton1748
    @susanpatton1748 5 років тому +1

    Great video I love your Joy of new things. I look forward to these every week. Beautiful garden I’m pretty sure the city I was born was named after John Knox. Knoxville, Tennessee.

  • @bjoeljones
    @bjoeljones 5 років тому +3

    Cracking tour of the John Knox house. What better way to spend a driech day, ...but, that is Scottish weather. Slàinte

  • @sandybutton243
    @sandybutton243 5 років тому +5

    What a lovely video about such a stunning house filled with history! Well done!!
    And to see this pure joy when you ring the bell... made my day!

  • @kirstenhambleton195
    @kirstenhambleton195 3 роки тому

    I was in the Storytelling Center for Fringe and saw two puppet shows that were out of this world. It was so busy in there, I missed the fact of it being John Knox’s house😂

  • @katesouthworth2474
    @katesouthworth2474 5 років тому +7

    Was looking forward to this, and it didn't disappoint. Love the garden too! Thanks Tony!

  • @bertdevroom4440
    @bertdevroom4440 Рік тому

    Many many thanks for this video.

  • @richm5964
    @richm5964 5 років тому +1

    Great tour of John Knox’s house. I noticed the Worlds End pub when you rang the bell so I know exactly where it is now and It’s on the list for the next visit for sure.

  • @wanderingpidgeon8195
    @wanderingpidgeon8195 5 років тому +7

    Love this! Moving to Edinburgh from Australia, all due to your videos! Can you make a video on Edinburgh’s hidden gems (secret local pubs, spots, cafes...ect).

    • @ClanBroonford
      @ClanBroonford  5 років тому +4

      Moving to Edinburgh because of the videos.... that’s way to much responsibility. I tend to put everything in the videos, but will have a think.

    • @wanderingpidgeon8195
      @wanderingpidgeon8195 5 років тому +4

      The Broonfords I’m a UK citizen from my folks (Scottish heritage) never been that side of the planet and honestly seeing the videos made me fall in love with Edinburgh! So I decided for a different change of scenery :) thanks for the comment man!

    • @melissamoore6141
      @melissamoore6141 2 роки тому

      Jealous. I hope this has been working out for you especially with Covid.

  • @marielcalder103
    @marielcalder103 5 років тому +1

    Oh this was great, thank you muchly! Now I'm homesick again. It's 22 years since I was last in John Knox's House and it was a pleasure to see it again and to see your delight in ringing the Netherbow Bell. ☺

    • @ClanBroonford
      @ClanBroonford  5 років тому +1

      Properly loved to get a go at ringing the bell.

  • @Zamode68
    @Zamode68 5 років тому +1

    Very interesting! Surprised how large it is inside and the garden is lovely. Good on you ringing the bell!

  • @susiewik7883
    @susiewik7883 4 роки тому +1

    Pure dead brilliant! Gooshbumps when you got to ring the bell. Love history. Wish I had known about the garden, should have. Love the story telling centre. Great coffee btw. I'll be back. Cheers.

  • @jenniferkupay9701
    @jenniferkupay9701 5 років тому +1

    Love seeing John Knox house. So much history there! Can’t wait to visit it in person. I absolutely love the garden too!

  • @travelingliz1072
    @travelingliz1072 5 років тому +1

    I just went to Scotland because of your videos. Thank you so so much. We will be returning. We need a full week or two to really enjoy this city.

  • @johnharrison8857
    @johnharrison8857 4 дні тому

    I wonder if a video has been done on the Magdalene Chapel, 41 Cowgate, Edinburgh…in 1560 the very first General Assembly of the Church of Scotland took place there and John Knox was present…amazing history….known probably by very few people in 2024….over 550 years old….

  • @rjhall5712
    @rjhall5712 Рік тому

    Great Job Tony , really enjoyed you as a host , but must admit I was disappointed in the house itself. A tip of the hat to you and the ringing of the bell ... that was exhilarating !
    I shall be checking out more of your videos

  • @jays2035
    @jays2035 5 років тому +2

    thanks for the video, Tony. We've never been in John Knox house before...definitely a must see next visit!

  • @lilyofthevalley5586
    @lilyofthevalley5586 5 років тому

    The fireplace is braw! I always thought so. Everthing about the place: the carved walls, coloured roof, stained windaes, all! I love that stuff! I worked in Culross and there was much of this!

  • @unicornmagic4654
    @unicornmagic4654 5 років тому

    Am an Edinburgh lass, never been to John's hoose now am gonna go n hope it's a braw day fur the garden for my wee picnic x

  • @grannyma
    @grannyma 3 роки тому

    I must hasten back to Edinburgh! Was there last summer for 2 weeks... simply not long enough. Thanks for showing this... it's on my next visit to-do list. 🇨🇦❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @ronniejonasson1529
    @ronniejonasson1529 5 років тому +2

    Nice historic round. I have been there once. Ronnie sweden

  • @DG62able
    @DG62able 3 роки тому

    I loved seeing this, and I did watch the ones about all the close's off the Royal Mile! So glad to see that close too! 😊

  • @charlesmartin623
    @charlesmartin623 Рік тому

    John Knox was a Reformer sent from God.

  • @DrBrazell
    @DrBrazell 4 роки тому

    So cool about the bell! I was looking forward to checking out John Knox's house, now I can't wait to ring that bell!!!

  • @lilyofthevalley5586
    @lilyofthevalley5586 5 років тому

    Wow! I never knew about the steps! I have been here decades ago. Thanx Tony! 😁

  • @tucacipriani1659
    @tucacipriani1659 5 років тому

    One more place to go next time in Edinburgh. I loved the bell too....and we can ring it!! Thank you Tony. 😍

  • @melodyblomberg6052
    @melodyblomberg6052 5 років тому

    I appreciate all your tours and conversation. If I could go I’d love to visit and while not available to me you have made it so in a relatable way and personal. Many many thanks.

  • @jimmydickson8854
    @jimmydickson8854 3 роки тому

    Good information thank you ,old jimmy Australia x pat

  • @lindagoulder4761
    @lindagoulder4761 5 років тому

    Love this video, love the history of the John Knox house. The garden is beautiful, the statue staring back, reminds me of Colonel Sanders, dopple ganger

  • @areacode08
    @areacode08 5 років тому +2

    I think I have to visit this place when I come back in a fortnights time. Really nice video. As always.

  • @douglasbuchanan4203
    @douglasbuchanan4203 5 років тому

    What an honor it must have been to ring the bell... So very cool Tony! Wish I would have known about this place when I was there in May.... would have stopped by now that I know how much John Knox influenced history. Thank for this one Tony!

    • @ClanBroonford
      @ClanBroonford  5 років тому

      It was soooooooo cool to ring the bell.

  • @mariacandidaalbuquerque9661
    @mariacandidaalbuquerque9661 5 років тому

    Amazimg tour! Oh the bell, i love that sound ❤ I didnt know about the garden. You always make me laugh, eheh u put your ass on his chair got dressed with his clothes😂 I love what u did ! Thanks

  • @chrisdc1689
    @chrisdc1689 5 років тому +13

    I don't think people understand the impact John Knox had in the western world. And I'm not even a presby ;P

  • @jcfh19981
    @jcfh19981 5 років тому

    Thank you!

  • @andrewcrowther3217
    @andrewcrowther3217 5 років тому

    Saving me the hasle pf going round edinburgh. I can just watch your vids

  • @jonny_5_is_alive393
    @jonny_5_is_alive393 5 років тому

    This great, just wish I had seen your channel before visiting Edinburgh. I went from 11th - 14th June 2019, what an amazing City full of Character and history, I loved every moment. I stayed in the Old Tolbooth Wynd, but I can't believe I missed these little hidden gems, so thank you for showing them. I am now a new subscriber and just watching all your content. keep up the fantastic work. John Watts in Liverpool.

    • @ClanBroonford
      @ClanBroonford  5 років тому +1

      Thanks so much. Hope you had a great visit.

  • @MiekAapje
    @MiekAapje 5 років тому

    I realy enjoyed the video, thank you! So interesting...

  • @heathers8826
    @heathers8826 5 років тому

    After watching several of your videos I have subscribed. You get excited over the same literary and historical things as I do.

    • @ClanBroonford
      @ClanBroonford  5 років тому

      Thank you very much. Hope you enjoy.

  • @jstringfellow1961
    @jstringfellow1961 Рік тому

    I had to giggle because the cloak and bonnet must have bee worn by countless people and not washed. Then, just after the video was made, COVID hit. LOL. Great video. I think it's funny that John Knox rented the house. The landlord could have kicked him out I suppose, but maybe he was afraid to. LOL (and to ring the bell! HOW cool is that?)

  • @KimberlySays...
    @KimberlySays... Рік тому +2

    You're so handsome! Your wife is a lucky woman! ❤️

    • @Fer-sm4mg
      @Fer-sm4mg Рік тому +1

      Ya lo creo que sí ❤

  • @thatswhatisaidCA
    @thatswhatisaidCA 5 років тому

    Wow, this is grea! Thank you!

  • @dannicatzer305
    @dannicatzer305 3 роки тому

    I was born in the same town as John Knox... Or Knoxy as I call him..

  • @Victoria2cupsadayVlogger
    @Victoria2cupsadayVlogger 4 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing this, very interesting indeed :o)

  • @sawillie1680
    @sawillie1680 5 років тому

    So enjoyed this!

  • @sarahj4cardsandcrafts
    @sarahj4cardsandcrafts 5 років тому

    Wicked fun to ring the bell! 🔔 Curious why the close was closed off before? I don’t recall from that video. I’m glad you were able to get to the garden this time. 👍🏼

  • @jcfh19981
    @jcfh19981 5 років тому

    Go Broonford Clan! I’ll check out the John Knox house this next visit. Any plans to delve into the surrounding towns and the history of the shale and coal mining? My family is from Uphall, Broxburn, Aramdale, Liberton, Cockpen-on the outskirts of Edinburgh. There’s some incredible history in the coal and shale mining towns. The wealthy owners contributed to the financial successes of Edinburgh and many laborers and their descendants left to go to America. Mine in the 1880’s.

  • @Sisterfifi
    @Sisterfifi 2 роки тому

    He was my direct ancestor

  • @jcfh19981
    @jcfh19981 5 років тому

    Ps. There is a shale mining museum outside of Edinburgh I plan to visit.

  • @melissamoore6141
    @melissamoore6141 2 роки тому

    Thanks again for another interesting video. I have a question. How did they get furniture upstairs? Those windy staircases aren't an option. Do you know?

  • @alanco608
    @alanco608 4 роки тому

    Hi Tony Where I stay in Gladstone Terrace in Old Town, the steps in the building leading up to the third floor each have uneven sized steps which caught me out on a couple of occasions... I'm thinking maybe it was quite a common thing in Edinburgh?

    • @ClanBroonford
      @ClanBroonford  4 роки тому

      Yeah, I think it was quite a common technique.

  • @dcole0802
    @dcole0802 2 роки тому

    Trying to find one of the older videos about a great place to take pictures of the sunrise. It was on a side street near the castle. So popular that there was a platform. Does anyone remember which episode it was?

    • @ClanBroonford
      @ClanBroonford  2 роки тому

      Honestly, I don't even remember making the video. I'm not sure where you mean to be honest. But I will try to figure it out.

    • @dcole0802
      @dcole0802 2 роки тому

      @@ClanBroonford I am sorry I was so sure it was your video. It was someone outside The castle who took a street to the right and went down some steps and make another right. They were showing a great place to get sunrise and sunset pictures.

  • @charlesmartin623
    @charlesmartin623 Рік тому

    Queen Mary of the Scots is said to have said, 'I fear John Knox's prayers more than all the assembled armies of Europe. '

  • @lilyofthevalley5586
    @lilyofthevalley5586 5 років тому

    I never saw balcony and well nor been to garden!

  • @charlesmartin623
    @charlesmartin623 Рік тому

    Fort Edmonton Park, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: 1846 men were 4 foot 8 inches, women were 4 foot 0 inches. Chair lower?

  • @clarashoe9504
    @clarashoe9504 5 років тому

    In Tampa, Florida, there is a retirement community named John Knox Village. I never knew who John Knox was. I'm now assuming it is this gentleman that you are talking about. Of course, it could be the name of the builder. I don't know.
    In America, we call it the separation of church and state.
    -Clara from Florida

    • @duncancallum
      @duncancallum 5 років тому

      And the separation certainly did not start in the USA ,

  • @larryfurman6735
    @larryfurman6735 5 років тому

    My daughter corrected me. Looked at wrong month on calendar. We were no where close. Bummer. We were down at Britannia Yacht.

    • @ClanBroonford
      @ClanBroonford  5 років тому

      Yeah, you would not have heard my from there. Lol

  • @Ryan-rh1vc
    @Ryan-rh1vc 5 років тому +1

    Is the 7th step thing just at the Knox house or all old spiral stairs?

    • @ClanBroonford
      @ClanBroonford  5 років тому +2

      Think it’s all spiral stairs round about that time.

    • @Ryan-rh1vc
      @Ryan-rh1vc 5 років тому +1

      @@ClanBroonford Mind and tell Kirsty, so she doesn't trip over 😅

  • @fjdstudios4485
    @fjdstudios4485 Місяць тому

    His prayer Life made him great and change the naratives. Don't make him look like an Ordinary man that did something

  • @carausiuscaesar5672
    @carausiuscaesar5672 4 роки тому

    What did the motto mean on the building front at the start of the video?and who did the bust in the garden represent?

    • @ClanBroonford
      @ClanBroonford  4 роки тому

      No idea, unfortunately.

    • @julierivera450
      @julierivera450 4 роки тому

      First of all, a brilliant video. I didn't know much about John Knox. I did some digging.
      About the writing on the wall: in the Bible, the Pharisees tried to trap Jesus by asking him whether it was lawful to give tribute to Caesar. He said render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and render unto God what is God's. Then a lawyer tried to trip Jesus by asking him which was the greatest commandment. He said love God above all and also love your neighbor as yourself. St. Matthew 22:37-39. It is sometimes called the Great Commandment. The motto on the wall looks like that. I hope that as a foreigner answering this question I do not get you in trouble with the new laws in Scotland. I am just answering the question.
      I had to look up the man in the statue. It is Sir Patrick Geddes, Scottish polymath, thinker and visionary. I never would have learned this without all your wonderful videos. Thank you!

  • @lilyofthevalley5586
    @lilyofthevalley5586 5 років тому

    Those big coins are about as big as the 50p coins?

  • @medhat4B
    @medhat4B 5 років тому

    Well, this was a curious place. I was expecting what it would have looked like in John Knox's day. Little biblical dioramas with dancing lions? Torture instruments?

    • @ClanBroonford
      @ClanBroonford  5 років тому +1

      Some of the stuff is just about the period. But the house itself is cool.

  • @susanvinson2667
    @susanvinson2667 5 років тому

    Even then I’ve seen things happen to the lead.

  • @veronicarains2276
    @veronicarains2276 5 років тому

    Brilliant video Tony! But i have to say my favourite thing is you turning into a big kid.🤣 has it got that lovely smell of old wood and polish in there?

  • @Fer-sm4mg
    @Fer-sm4mg 2 роки тому

    From what I understand it may not be the original home of John Knox.

  • @listenupification5910
    @listenupification5910 Рік тому

    POST A SERMON...

  • @jules372
    @jules372 5 років тому +1

    And the parrots in baskets capital!

  • @susanvinson2667
    @susanvinson2667 5 років тому

    You only have to turn, swear and spit if you say the name of the Scottish play in a theatre that isn’t doing the play at the time.