Hailes and the Blood of Christ - Mystery of a Relic
Hailes Abbey in Gloucestershire was founded and built in 1246 by Henry III's brother, Richard, Earl of Cornwall and existed as a Cistercian Abbey until its dissolution in 1539. It hosted one of England's most famous relics back in the day: A sample of the blood of Jesus Christ, allegedly shed in his final moments on the cross in Jerusalem. In this video, we will learn some interesting facts about monastic life in general and the story of Hailes in particular. We will follow the trail of the blood relic from the earliest appearance to its vanishing and try to make some intelligent guesses about its final fate. We will also try to answer questions like: Are plague pits still dangerous after so many years? And: Did Thomas Cromwell watch the Abbey burn?
This work was made possible by English Heritage who look after the site of Hailes Abbey in Gloucestershire, UK. They run the site's small but very interesting museum and the local staff go out of their way to give you information and generally make your visit worthwhile.
I also got some crucial and unexpected help at the Aachen Cathedral Treasury where Richard of Cornwall is well known and some of his regalia are kept.
Last but not least, the amazing people at Winchcombe museum pointed me to this place, which I would otherwise have missed completely, and then supplied me with lots of unique information and material. Thank you!
Disclaimer:
In the unlikely event that any drone footage has managed to sneak into the final cut, please be assured that the material was either found on the internet or, if created by the author, flown at
high altitude and from well outside National Trust premises and outside opening hours.
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Apologies once more! I had to remove a copyright issue - Won't happen again...
I needed this .... much calmer now .Thanks! Great job on your narrative!
@MattMesserPics
5 ай бұрын
Ohh, great to have a calming effect - Thanks for the praise!
@AlannahRyane
5 ай бұрын
@@MattMesserPics actually went straight on to the White Horse video saw how in tune your presentations are so went to sub then discovered I was already sub'd. Anything historical draws me in especially if it is in England
@MattMesserPics
5 ай бұрын
@@AlannahRyane That's a nice way to almost get another subscriber!
I grew up in Didbrook, the village next to hailes and was always fascinated by the abbey. Thank you so much for making this, I’ve always been so interested to find out more about it!
@MattMesserPics
3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much - The first comment from someone with such close relation to that lovely place! I'm sure you know that Didbrook was practically created to give the Cistercians their much coveted privacy. The inhabitants of the original village of Hailes (or Hayles) were simply moved up the field a few hundred yards. So, in case your family has been there a long time, you are an old 'Haylsian' by ancestry.
@gitarleg1
3 ай бұрын
@@MattMesserPics that’s really interesting to know thank you!
Matthias, I would love you to do a visit to the abandoned Woodchester mansion, near Stroud. There is spectacular scenery off the ridge nearby, where paragliders practice. I know the history of the mansion is well documented, but it's still a beautiful and spooky place.
@MattMesserPics
4 ай бұрын
Interesting - I had thought about Woodchester mansion. Being an ex-Tetburian that was almost my back-garden. We explored the grounds with the kids from all angles including walking up from South Woodchester. Happy days! And it is a fascinating place, frozen in time from the day building stopped. Thanks for reminding me!
I attempted to watch this the other day. But a “tropical paradise” has a few minor quirks. Stable power grid being the most common of those. But fascinating video, so thanks!
@MattMesserPics
5 ай бұрын
And thanks for the praise! If I look out of the window here, I'd say: Accept the power issues and consider yourself very lucky!
Oh no, what a nightmare for you, Matt! I enjoyed it first time round and I’m sure I will the second!
@MattMesserPics
5 ай бұрын
Thanks, mate! These things do happen: I had to get rid of that lovely piano piece my son had played, because it's the title melody of Three Wishes for Cinderella (beautiful music)...and he was so proud to have provided my soundtrack...
@museonfilm8919
5 ай бұрын
@@MattMesserPics He's talented enough to compose something for you, I'm sure. Then, at least - you'd have something nobody could have 'issues' with!
I long for a documentary to call him Karl Der Große
@MattMesserPics
12 күн бұрын
And you may soon get one. I'm preparing some new work in old East-Franconia (we call it Germany today) that I'll have to publish in both languages.Lots of work...