Exploring London's Hidden Medieval Metropolis
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
- 'Exploring London's Hidden Medieval Metropolis'
If you were asked to picture London during the Middle Ages, you might think of The White Tower, Westminster Abbey or Guildhall - some of the capital’s most famous landmarks. But scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find there are lots more clues to this medieval metropolis.
In the second episode of 'Hidden London', London tour guide Katie Wignall seeks out the London of the Middle Ages - a city of narrow streets and soaring spires, almost completely destroyed by the Great Fire of 1666… and the Blitz during the Second World War. But despite the devastation and centuries of development, not all of that city is lost.
Katie start her tour at the London Charterhouse, which has been home to many significant moments in London's history since 1371. It has been a monastery, grand mansion, boys school and an almshouse, which it remains to this day. More recently, Charterhouse square was dug up as part of London's cross rail construction and a mass burial dating back to the Black Death in the 14th Century was discovered.
Next, Katie visits part of the Roman Wall which used to surround the old city. She then touches upon the history of London Bridge which has undergone reconstruction twice in the few centuries and looks very different from the heavily built upon medieval bridge - home to some of the wealthiest citizens at the time.
After passing several significant medieval palaces, rivers, churches, stones and clinks, Katie arrives at her final destination - St John's Priory. Headquarters of the Knights Hospitaller, the monks who lived there in the Middle Ages took vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and were expected to fight on crusade in the Holy Land if called upon.
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My only criticism of this video is that it’s too short! I could’ve watched a full two hours of this. Well done!
Thank you so much!
its short cause that's alls left
Yes me too, more please!!
Very well presented .
An easy to listen to production .
I am gonna chime in! It is wayyy too short and wayy to interesting! More!! ;-D
The presenter did a fabulous job making the period come alive.
yes, a wonderful flow lol
What a great presenter! Let’s see more history of London with her.
+1 👍🏻
No thanks, everything's just stated as fact, when critical thinking is utilised, one can't help wondering how horse and cart people with no technology managed to cast and move such huge stones, and create such architecture.This is a previous civilizations work and technology. That old map shows the 'cathedral' as a hot water distribution and power manifestation structure.
Go speak to the oldest person you know, and ask them what they can tell you from the oldest person they know. Our his-story is a lie.
I believe she has her own UA-cam channel, Look Up London.
Agreed
Katie brings history alive, for a brief few minutes I almost felt i was there, more Katie please
My late wife and I visited London in 1994. I loved visiting the out of the way places and thank you Katie for taking me down Memory Lane, again.
During a late night ghost tour, our group visited Charter House Square. 1994 was the prime years of David Suchet's version of Hercule Poirot. At the 2:23 mark, the rounded face building was used as the apartment building, where Suchet's apartment was supposedly located. Lord, I miss those years and my late wife.
So glad you have the wonderful memories, I wish you well
You have just answered my question, I wondered if that building was where Poirot had his apartment (in the movies/TV series). Glad to know that it was.
I recognized that building also.
I often wonder if anyone else recognizes that building from Poirot when it pops up in various shows from time to time - clearly they do!
Thank you for sharing these wonderful memories.
I love London's history. In all its shades of good, bad, outstanding, good, evil, extravagant, deprived, generous, glamorous, grimy, gleaming, forward thinking, ancient, diverse, glory. I wish it was more widely appreciated.
Haha, I feel that very deeply especially about the Tower of London! I feel like so many people just go to visit because it's 'cool' or 'what you do when in London'. After my years of imagining it through history classes in Australia, and studying Tudor history in university, when I finally made it there in 2008 I completely needed out! I even sat down & had a picnic lunch right where Anne Boleyn was beheaded- people thought I was crazy!
London is a cesspit now sadly..
Having a good story teller is everything. The lady tour guide has such a soothing voice, she draws you in, then just like that it's over far too soon. Thankyou.
Very good out-of-the-way places rather than the obvious sites that tourists flock to. Lovely video, wonderful content, thank you!
Well done, no flashy camera angles, no loud intrusive music, well spoken information.
Interesting fact: the 1830s london bridge was bought by a guy in Lake Havasu, Arizona USA in 1968. The exterior granite was cut into blocks and was used for cladding of the concrete bridge in Arizona. The bridge is called London bridge for obvious reasons. Kinda cool that the old London bridge was not lost.
I was in Lake Havasu in April and walked across the bridge. It crosses the Colorado River. After the bridge was reconstructed in Arizona, the Lord Mayor of London came over for the dedication. The roadway is now paved with asphalt, not exactly original material.
Is this the chap that we get the story about, that thought he was buying 'Tower Bridge', but had mistaken London Bridge for it?
@@IfUfindthisURlost It's a myth
Thank you for a wonderful taster of London’s amazing history delivered by the incredible Katie Wignall! I love her narration style and the fact that she’s so knowledgeable. 👏👏👏
Katie's charm and lovely gentle voice make this video so watchable and listenable. London is on my bucket list to visit.
Fascinating video of an amazing city. Thank you, Katie, for a wonderful journey exploring London's medieval history.
In London if you dig a hole for some garden plants, you never know what you may find, a Roman coin, a WWII bomb or a old tobacco pipe. So much history just outside your front door.
Happened to an old friend. Dug a hole for an extension and found a WW2 bomb.
@@Riderules73 Thanks to the Blitz.....
I've been metal detecting all over the BRITISH ISLES and I've found everything you mentioned been doing it for 32 years and I've got bags and bags of stuff in the attic.And I keep telling myself that I'll have a Professionall/Expert look at my horde but i never get around to it even I've forgotten what's up there??
So much history, So little time.........@@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13
This was a fascinating video, and Katie gave a superb narration of a subject she
clearly loves. Most interesting! I subscribed to this channel some time ago, but
I'm sad to say I never fully appreciated it
Nowadays, life and time have caught up with me, and I am no longer capable of
undertaking any tours. However, I now intend to use "History hits" to explore and
learn many things. I can absorb many subjects from the comfort of my armchair!
Thank you for the first-class video.
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it :)
Wow have worked in the city of London on and off for nearly 30 years and know the landmaks you visited but take London for granted . Love the city with all its history . Next time im around Saffron hill will definitely look for the river fleet . Brilliant documentary on our proud city .
The quality of these videos you are doing keeps getting better and better. Suppose I'll simply have to continue reading and watching these videos to add even more appreciation for when I manage to make my pilgrimage to London. Cheers!
Dream content! Medieval life and architecture, particularly hidden gems, is my absolute favourite topic. I could watch hours of this type of video.
Brilliant documentary! So informative an enjoyable. Not just recycling things talked about in other shows but fresh and interesting detail. Thanks for the tour and the video!
Just so fascinating. If we slowed down and pay more attention to our surroundings we would appreciate our history and those that came before us.
I love the weird side of history.
This is absolutely fantastic! Please make longer videos. I adored this and what a wonderful host!!
What a fantastic and interesting video. It’s so good that we have remains to still enjoy from London’s history
I used to live in Borough, on the A2 Great Dover Street (leading to, or perhaps Wattling Street) before the old/new Kent rd roundabout. I was allways fascinated with the history that survived ww2 and beyond.
From Georgian Trinity Sq to Clink Street and the brothel both run the Winchester bishop, good work if you can get it.
Bridges, old operating theatres, river bank, bank's, markets, pubs and churches among other assorted gems too numerous to mention.
This was south of the river mind!
Very well presented Katie. There are so many hidden reminders of our past that most of us have no idea exist today. This was a great snapshot of such sites in London. There a many other places that also have historic pieces that are very old and hidden by modern times and historic events that are worth digging out. Not that I'm asking you to do that of course, that is a far too large job for one individual. Many thanks Katie and History Hit for sharing a great educational video.
You can tell that Katie actually enjoys talking about the subject. And it shows in the quality of the video. Please make another one, its really interesting.
So happy to see Katie on History Hit. I've followed her blog for ages. Well done Katie!
Fascinating tour! Thanks for bringing us along!
The old London Bridge was beautiful. Our modern architects could use some inspiration and imagination, drawing from that time period in terms of aesthetic design.
Fascinating, thanks for sharing this part of the history of London.
Hope your going to do more episodes
Spent two weeks in London in 99. There is no better place to get a feel for history. Down to the water-line.❤
Nice to see you Katie, and the history you share here, and in your blog. Thanks to you and to History Hit!
Fascinating and beautifully done. Top quality. Thank you.
Wow, excellent video. Very interesting facts, presented by a very engaging historian! It takes a lot to keep me engaged, and you have it. More please!
Katie, this video is fantastic and so interesting. I hope to return to London next year and am going to seek out these wonderful historical sites for myself. I've been to The Clink but had no idea of the ruins of the Bishops mansion.
I also made a special visit to St Bart's to see the only public statue of King Henry VIII.
Thank you for giving me some more of London's amazing historical sites to add to my list.
Nah don't waste your money coming here go to France instead its way better..
Beautifully done video! Thank you for taking us on this journey with you!
You guys should definetly consider aggregating many of the London-related videos from your channel into a series about London urban history. You create amazing documentaries, and i can only imagine the succes you'd have by catering all of them into a chronological Netflix-friendly format! :)
Loved this Katie! Could've watched a lot more 😊
Definitely need more of Katie, informative and relaxing 👍
What a lovely vidoe, and presented with such good knowledge and a little bit of passion. More please.
Thank you for the informative tour, via video. I hope to make it there to trace some family history, and would be lucky to find a tour guide so knowledgeable!
Fascinating documentary and well presented. Thank you.
What a gorgeous voice, I could listen to her all day.
Really excellent and informative. I spent year's working close to London Bridge and never realised so much small detail was so close.
This was facinating! I very much enjoyed ty for posting it
Thanks this was an awesome video of what's left of Medieval London. 👍🏼👍🏼🌹
Katie! I’m so happy to see you on History Hit! Well done! I enjoy your own channel so this was a treat!
Can't wait to see more of Katie's videos!
I loved that, subscribed. I love when someone knows their stuff and wants you to know it too. Please keep it up Katie
absolutely outstanding video , look forward to more
Wonderful and Informative Video Katie! I'm So Glad to see you Here with History Hit!
Wow, thank you so much! I thoroughly enjoyed this trip around London. Amazing how much is left if you know where to look
LONDON has turned into a CESSPIT now..
Thank you for this tour! It's always great to see the same things I've seen as well as find a million more things I'll need to see next time I'm there. I have been trying to get to the Museum of the Order of St John for ages but never seem to get there when it's open!! Fantastic tour and super guide!
This was really interesting! I look forward to future episodes!!
I have just discovered this channel and thought it riveting to watch, thank you. I must add, I can’t imagine many of today’s buildings lasting 900 years!
That’s not long for Japan. There’s a hotel in Japan that you can still stay at that opened in 700 AD.
@@Faceplay2 lol there is nothing left of the original building though
its probably been rebuilt at least 10 times since 700AD 🤣the current building on the site was built in the 1980s
like the great wall of china, most of that was built in the 1980s
@@orbytl2799 no not true
@@Faceplay2 it is true
the current building was built in the 1980s
there might have been an hotel on that spot since 700AD but there is certainly no building left from that era.
We need more programs just like this. I could have watched for hours. 😊
I know but instead of making more historical documentaries like this they'd rather make the absolute garbage of REALITY TV
I've seen a few videos on this topic, but never one so well presented. When is the TV series released!?
Loved this thank you . Will keep for my next visit to London
these videos can't come quick enough! love every video posted
This was fascinating. Thank you. London is my very favourite city.
Very interesting and very educating. Keep up the good work that you are doing.
Cracking work Katie, keep it up 👍🏻👍🏻
Enjoyed this video very much. Thank you.
Another great upload! Thanks 🫡
Fascinating! Thanks for sharing!
Katie is a gem!
Love your work HH 👍
Thank you for a fascinating tour!
Our pleasure!
Well done ! Very interesting. The presenter had an easy, informed style thar enhanced the video.
Fantastic! Why don't they make history so interesting at school?
Will certainly visit some of these places next time I'm in London. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this fascinating video. I'm so glad I found it and you have another subscriber. Thanks again.
This was wonderful, thank you so much!
Fabulous video. The Charterhouse is a real gem and well worth a visit.❤❤❤
I've visited a lot of those places on day trips to London but never really knew the significance of the sites. Thanks so much for the walk-through again. It brings back happy memories. 🙏😊
This was wonderful, thank you for such a great narration.
Excellent video! History is fascinating and the presenter was fantastic in presenting the historical facts as well as the location of hidden gems . More please 😊
Fascinating stuff! Thanks for sharing 👍
What an adorable tour guide, I'm quite smitten, such plucky demeanor and candid enthusiasm, I hope to get her as MY tour guide next time I'm In London😍
Love all things medieval! This was so interesting to watch, and I agree with others - wish it was longer! :)
What a fascinating and engaging video; so well presented too.
Very entertaining and informative. Loved it.
Wonderful video. Thank you.
Very interesting and very well narrated.
Excellent! Look forward to seeing The Knights Hospitaler film. Nice one team! 🌟👍
Brilliant presentation Katie - more please
Absolutely fabulous. Thank you!
Such a fantastic tour. Thank you so much from South Africa. So interesting
An interesting London Bridge fact. My father was a lorry driver in London in the early 1970s and was involved in transporting bits of London Bridge when it was sold. He said that only the exterior stones made the journey to America. Much of the rest of the bridge was discarded in the Thames.
As was huge chunks of old Euston station
Wonderful presentation and production - thank you|
Many thanks!
Loved every second of this - Thank You :-)
Excellent work, great presenter, clear, concise but enticing way to explain.Hope to see longer more work from Katie Wignall !
Great video!
So sorry that I missed all of these interesting buildings when I was in London. I hope there will be a next time...
Wonderfully researched and presented.
Excellent video, I love history and videos like this make me love it more, Thank you, brilliant presenter, I live in London and must have walked past these things so many times
A really, truly excellent video! More please!
Today I learned the origins of “The Clink”! This term is probably not in common use these days but I do remember my parents and grandparents using this term as a generic reference to a prison or watchhouse. Sort of in the same way that photocopiers were referred as a xerox by our US cousins. I had no idea until today that “The Clink" was an actual thing.
For reference, I live in Australia so it is even more remarkable that this linguistic anachonism survived so far removed from its original context into the twentieth century. From what I know of my ancestry, there is no connection to London at all.
Thank you.
My parents always used to always try and scare me by saying they'd send me to "THE CLINK" when I was a naughty young nipper but it never worked though..Lols
People still say that.
Thanks you for sharing with us
Most excellent video. Very well done and fascinating.
Wow. So very much enjoyed Exploring Medieval London. Thank you!
A pleasure to watch, you know your stuff. Thank you.
Very well done, good presentation and perfectly narrated.