He did an unrelated show about the history of a kings bed and authentication of it after centuries of being unknown. This man is a valuable asset to UK archaeology.
Thank you Time Team Official for letting us catch up with Jonathan Foyle. So much knowledge and passion he brings to the subject at hand, and the shared realization that history remains a living mystery.
Jonathan is the epitome of what an academic 'really' is. Both uncertain, and also revealing in focusing their 'lens' on what they reveal. I do hope he features in future events. A really wonderful 'mind', and open to learn more. Top bloke, and a model Academic.
Now I'm going to have to get Jonathan's books. Had I known he's been writing I'd already have them. I always like how he looks at buildings, not as structures, but as places occupied by people. He appreciates the architecture, but has a knack of populating them with the people who lived and worked there. I remember "passing the meat" in the kitchens at the White House in Kew, one of so many examples from the shows where Jonathan brought life to the old stones.
Thank-you Dr. Foyle for mentioning the refreshing humility Time Team demonstrates when initial predictions have to be revised! Seems to me you bring something equally refreshing to show … I hope you get involved on a few of the upcoming Time Team digs!
Dr Foyle would be such an asset to the team - even if it's on a 'specific site' basis. It's a joy to listen to such informed eloquence. Might he be persuaded to join? Actually, I doubt he'd need much persuading!
I am hoping this will make sense to you but it would be wonderful if an investigation could take place here in Builth; the castle, the Rocks field or Erwgilfach, or sorting out the myths/legends surrounding the battle of “Irfon” Bridge.
Dr. Jonathan is a smart man! What a genius! One of my favorite experts and one of my favorite episodes. That church was huge! I hope to see Dr. Jonathan in the new Time Team ll.
really enjoy Jonathan, he is so very generous when working with others, listening, taking in points of view. The amount of knowledge he brings to the subject is amazing.
Personally one of my favourite guests on the show and such a wealth of knowledge Jonathon has. He was always very believable and engaging and brought a great deal of enthusiasm to the shows he did. I always thought that when he famously used the word “socking” (which was by far his trade mark quote) he was subsidising another word beginning with ‘F’... I’ll leave the rest to your imagination! Get this guy back on the Time Team 😃
A most interesting and delightful interview full of fascinating anecdotes and knowledge - thanks to you both. I have also delved into the Patreon site as a new member and can really recommend joining.
Outstanding interview. Hope to see TT back soon. My great grandfather and his brother came to US and settled in northern PA. The Blair brothers from central Scotland, and I intend to visit before I croak. Halfway around the world from Alaska.
Nice chap, obviously well educated, very articulate, and clearly extremely competent in his field. Archaeology is a broad discipline in terms of its geography, history and sociology, so I see that some will be interested in the self-indulgent building whims of post-medieval aristocrats. Not for me, but if if it is welcomed by others I will tug my forelock and retire.
Science doesn't lie; it revises its position based on new evidence. Archaeology is a great example of that. I remember one episode on a Roman site in which Phil Harding thought what he was digging was one thing (perhaps a bath-house), changed his mind based on new evidence, then found further evidence to support his original theory. Science in a nutshell.
I like Dr Foyle, although he tends to wander off on a thread with his story telling. Haha. But he certainly knows his stuff, he is interesting to listen to.
I remember watching, just a few days ago on the what was to have been a large house by Poppin that turned out to be totally something else, but the find there were sweet. Dr. Jonathan Foyle in his mention of Layer Marney, in Essex, is an awesome idea of a possible dig there, or his other site he was mentioning, The Clarendon Palace, in Wiltshire, an think he would be Perfect to step into Tony's shoes in presenting... Though I really miss Tony not doing it... Still Hoping to see him every now and then...
Actually St Paul's is not drowned by the surrounding buildings. I used to work right there in Paternoster Square. The idea of the City of London was to maintain the skyline, so St Paul's could be sen from afar. This stayed like that until 2008, when the Shard was built. Even then the immediate surroundings to St Paul's do not exceed the cathedral in height
He did an unrelated show about the history of a kings bed and authentication of it after centuries of being unknown. This man is a valuable asset to UK archaeology.
Thank you Time Team Official for letting us catch up with Jonathan Foyle. So much knowledge and passion he brings to the subject at hand, and the shared realization that history remains a living mystery.
Always enjoyed JFs insights. Concisely, expertly, eloquently delivered, beautifully drawn, with no discernable ego. A bloke I'd enjoy a beer with. I'd buy.
Oddly enough this man is actually my dad.
@@avafoyle8428 Good dads are a rare commodity. Make sure you look after the old fellow ;-)
Jonathan is the epitome of what an academic 'really' is. Both uncertain, and also revealing in focusing their 'lens' on what they reveal. I do hope he features in future events. A really wonderful 'mind', and open to learn more. Top bloke, and a model Academic.
Spectacular interview. Mr. Foyle is a true treasure and TT is lucky to have him at the table.
Now I'm going to have to get Jonathan's books. Had I known he's been writing I'd already have them. I always like how he looks at buildings, not as structures, but as places occupied by people. He appreciates the architecture, but has a knack of populating them with the people who lived and worked there. I remember "passing the meat" in the kitchens at the White House in Kew, one of so many examples from the shows where Jonathan brought life to the old stones.
I wouldn't mind seeing Jonathan stepping into Tony Robinsons role. I feel he would do a good job presenting.
BEST idea!!!!!
+1 that’s a great shout!
I'll second that!
That really is an excellent idea.
Yes great person to do that role!
Jonathan was always a fascinating and unique contributor to the Team -- many thanks for all the taped /timeless contributions ❤️
Great to see Mr. Foyle again. He always brought something extra to the shows he was involved with, including his enthusiasm
What an amazing scholar, charming lucid communicator. All round decent man.
I loved the passion for bricks he displayed in the show ;-). He really loves his job.
Thank-you Dr. Foyle for mentioning the refreshing humility Time Team demonstrates when initial predictions have to be revised!
Seems to me you bring something equally refreshing to show … I hope you get involved on a few of the upcoming Time Team digs!
Dr Foyle would be such an asset to the team - even if it's on a 'specific site' basis. It's a joy to listen to such informed eloquence. Might he be persuaded to join? Actually, I doubt he'd need much persuading!
I am hoping this will make sense to you but it would be wonderful if an investigation could take place here in Builth; the castle, the Rocks field or Erwgilfach, or sorting out the myths/legends surrounding the battle of “Irfon” Bridge.
Always eloquent and with something interesting to say- get him involved in the new shows!
What a wonderful interview with Jonathan! I really enjoyed this video!
Dr. Jonathan is a smart man! What a genius! One of my favorite experts and one of my favorite episodes. That church was huge! I hope to see Dr. Jonathan in the new Time Team ll.
really enjoy Jonathan, he is so very generous when working with others, listening, taking in points of view. The amount of knowledge he brings to the subject is amazing.
thanks for sharing the memories of your input like it was yesterday...big fan from california...cheers mates😁
What an exciting and informative conversation with Jonathan! I agree with others that he would be a wonderful choice for presenter.
Personally one of my favourite guests on the show and such a wealth of knowledge Jonathon has. He was always very believable and engaging and brought a great deal of enthusiasm to the shows he did. I always thought that when he famously used the word “socking” (which was by far his trade mark quote) he was subsidising another word beginning with ‘F’... I’ll leave the rest to your imagination! Get this guy back on the Time Team 😃
Jonathan Foyle with Time Team at Layer Marney and Broughton. OMG, it could not get any better than that! PLEASE!!!!!!
Marvellous, especially about Peterborough. And Layer Marney shoud be on Time Team's list.
Great interview. And Tim’s geranium has grown a little bit more every time we see one of these :)
A truly nice human being.
A most interesting and delightful interview full of fascinating anecdotes and knowledge - thanks to you both. I have also delved into the Patreon site as a new member and can really recommend joining.
Wish he'd been on Time Team more . He's really good !
Has this man got a portrait in the attic , he doesn't appear to have aged at all .
So excited to see future posts...
I could watch and listen to you two for days!
Outstanding interview. Hope to see TT back soon. My great grandfather and his brother came to US and settled in northern PA. The Blair brothers from central Scotland, and I intend to visit before I croak.
Halfway around the world from Alaska.
Does this mean Dr. Foyle is coming back too?
I do hope so
Can’t wait for new digs
Jonathan Foyle is good looking ♥️ makes me even more interested in archeology!
Nice chap, obviously well educated, very articulate, and clearly extremely competent in his field. Archaeology is a broad discipline in terms of its geography, history and sociology, so I see that some will be interested in the self-indulgent building whims of post-medieval aristocrats. Not for me, but if if it is welcomed by others I will tug my forelock and retire.
Science doesn't lie; it revises its position based on new evidence. Archaeology is a great example of that. I remember one episode on a Roman site in which Phil Harding thought what he was digging was one thing (perhaps a bath-house), changed his mind based on new evidence, then found further evidence to support his original theory. Science in a nutshell.
Sort of like global cooling/global warming/climate change.
@@maxsdad538 95% of the worlds climate scientists agree that it a) exists, and b) is accelerating
@@maxsdad538 Yes but there truth is in the eye of the political deceiver. Science should not be used as a power grab.
Nice to hear the reference to Cliff Davies - one of my tutors at Oxford.
"the skyscraoers are bigger than Saint Paul and that tells you about modern priorities" so true
IS that book on Peterborough written by HIM?
Maybe Neil Oliver or Tony Pollard could host.... Just a thought.
I'm certain Jonathan will be on TT again.
I like Dr Foyle, although he tends to wander off on a thread with his story telling. Haha. But he certainly knows his stuff, he is interesting to listen to.
I remember watching, just a few days ago on the what was to have been a large house by Poppin that turned out to be totally something else, but the find there were sweet. Dr. Jonathan Foyle in his mention of Layer Marney, in Essex, is an awesome idea of a possible dig there, or his other site he was mentioning, The Clarendon Palace, in Wiltshire, an think he would be Perfect to step into Tony's shoes in presenting... Though I really miss Tony not doing it... Still Hoping to see him every now and then...
Actually St Paul's is not drowned by the surrounding buildings. I used to work right there in Paternoster Square. The idea of the City of London was to maintain the skyline, so St Paul's could be sen from afar. This stayed like that until 2008, when the Shard was built. Even then the immediate surroundings to St Paul's do not exceed the cathedral in height
Who could possibleibly replace victor and his illustrations??
How many feet is Westminster Hall underground?
I don't agree with Tim. Sadly I relate more to the "wet haddock of reality" than huge monumental structures 😀
Never liked this guy