I'm honestly amazed you're not hosting TV documentaries yet! Your passion for history is infectious.

@Hero101010

11 ай бұрын

In my humble opinion this is way better than a TV show, because there is no chaff and Kevin's love of history really shines through!

@inyobill

11 ай бұрын

When I was in school, I thought history was boring. could it be the way that it is presented???

@gloworm6387

11 ай бұрын

​@@inyobill me too. And I think you're right about the presentation.

@willbohland3698

11 ай бұрын

I feel like they'd need to hire his wife, too, for the camera work. She's very good.

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

@@willbohland3698 That's very kind of you to say so, she's blushing now 👍🏻

No Infographs, zero props, no fancy editing or CG, just Kevin walking around an old English manor and yet I was completely entranced by the way he tells a story. Thanks for the work you put into these videos because I really enjoy watching

@thehistorysquad

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, it makes it worthwhile. 👍🏻

I just realized this wasn’t from a major network after finishing the video and coming to the comments. Absolutely amazing job! Your passion for history shone through and was so infectious. How exciting history is even this long after these events took place!

@donitaforrest9064

8 ай бұрын

Yes, he has the ability to impart knowledge, and the style, grace & confidence on camera, of Sir David Attenborough.

@craighanson-rc1md

3 ай бұрын

These days those things could easily be useful again from all sorts of evil & misguided folks let alone zombies or criminals.

@e-mail881

2 ай бұрын

@@donitaforrest9064 (((Sir))) Attenborough hates you, silly! You don't know the man you're sucking up to!

@ammedredd

Ай бұрын

Try saying BAD rather than EVIL because once you've used Evil there's nowhere else to go and very few things or people are, it's far to easy to use and usually used by tabloid rags to stop us thinking, it's downright evil! See what I mean?​@@craighanson-rc1md

As the daughter of an architect who loves historic architecture, I find the construction details you're showing us completely fascinating!

I wish we was taught history like this when I was at school. Thanks Kevin for your visual style of teaching history.

@JohnyG29

11 ай бұрын

were*

@willychimp

11 ай бұрын

Kevin, where did you learn your media skills? I remember there were two semesters of class work to get it organized but y’all pretty professional

@inyobill

11 ай бұрын

Ahhhh, I just posted a similar reply to another comment, specifically when I was in school I though that history was boring.

@stevemull2002

11 ай бұрын

i agree M8, History when i left in 1976, was the most boring subject, next to Geography, yet now aged 63, both subjects fascinate me

@davidbnsmessex.5953

10 ай бұрын

I wish we ‘WERE’ taught .

As a Catholic, I was taken here by my Catholic school on a day trip when I was still in junior school in the late 60’s. It’s fascinating

@stevenanthony199

8 ай бұрын

Hello Dee how are you doing today

@amishparadise1924

2 ай бұрын

Bollocks

I went here as a kid on a school trip, this was about 16 years ago. I always remembered the book Hide. At the time the tour guide got 6 of us inside whilst the others in the class tried to find us to no avail. Needless to say amazing content!!!!!

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Oh wow! Brilliant.

@joshschneider9766

9 ай бұрын

Man y'all got to play hide and seek in a centuries old house. All I got to see was some farms in southern Illinois USA that were hardly a century and a half old 😂

@thehistorysquad

9 ай бұрын

@@joshschneider9766 Yeah, pretty cool huh 👍🏻

@susanaleonard5953

8 ай бұрын

Love the architecture, love the hidden priest holes, gives you thought to building in a safe hole in your own home 😉 to🤫🥴

@Lettusfarm

7 ай бұрын

​@@joshschneider9766lol same, but in Ohio😥

The luxury of those days astound me. The ingenuity, planning, and craftsmanship that was put into this home.

Kevin, you're the best history presenter ever!

@coffeecocaine8878

11 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@yeaheddyman

11 ай бұрын

100% agree with you 👍🏻

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@laurieleannie

11 ай бұрын

Agreed!!!

@blazingstar9638

11 ай бұрын

This is wonderful

Kevin Hicks is a wonderful commentator. His observations are articulated well and not overstated. He seemed to intuitively know what is interesting and worth sharing. I was engaged the entire time. Cheers to you Kevin!

@thehistorysquad

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Susan!

Thanks to people like you who keep history alive and not trying to cancel it like we’re doing in the USA

@kimberlyray3014

Ай бұрын

Yes 💯 agree I have my son is a freshman he knows little to no history persay but they made sure to teach them about Sun God Ra Osiris king tut that's education for you Burning books

@nataliapanfichi9933

Ай бұрын

​@@kimberlyray3014your comment is a bit confusing, if you say that your son doesn't read much books how does he know about a historical figure like king tut? Did he see a documentary, a movie or look it up on Google?

@kimberlyray3014

Ай бұрын

@@nataliapanfichi9933 in school history class and went to see the king tut exhibit at cosi !

@synchronicity1470

Ай бұрын

@@kimberlyray3014 actually, the radical right are banning books, changing school curriculum to reflect their views and revising History and science books to force their skewed views. The level to which religious fanatics are pushing their ways on the US is frightening, dangerous and an assault on the rights and freedoms most liberals and many republicans hold dear.

@aliciakillen1940

8 күн бұрын

The only thing I’m seeing in the USA isn’t “ canceling “ history, it’s REWRITING history ie: trying to promote that slavery wasn’t “ so bad” and slavers were generally good people etc and that the civil war had nothing to do with retaining slavery. Things like that!!

I've watched hundreds if not thousands of hours of history videos over the years, this is one of the best, just a straightforward presentation of something amazing by someone who is amazed by it. Also why have I never seen this house before? I really want to visit it. I think it's my favourite ever.

@thehistorysquad

10 ай бұрын

It is a gem for sure 👍🏻

@marnatz5

2 ай бұрын

I'm a Catholic from America and had read up on the English Martyrs of this time period before visiting Harvington Hall in 2001. The tour of this house made my reading come alive, as did watching this video today. Googling the master carpenter Nicholas Owens is fascinating history also. He built priest holes all over England. There's a KZread on him also. Tour guide said no priest was ever arrested at Harvington. Besides the 7 priest holes, tour guide said there is a long driveway so the occupants could foresee an anti-Catholic raid coming and it gave them time to hide the priest and other evidence.

Cheers Kevin, I hope you never change. As an American you’ve taught me so much, I would love to see more of your personal history and time in Ireland. You might think nobody wants to hear it but I’m sure we all do! We watch for you #1 and the history #2. Thanks a bunch!

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Haha, that's very kind. I actually just shot a personal stories video this week about my time in Mineapollis in September of 2001. A medieval bowman in America (or maybe Robin Hood) It'll be out in a couple of weeks. 👍🏻

@cmoore7780

11 ай бұрын

Agreed !

@ojoslindos69

10 ай бұрын

⁠@@thehistorysquad hi I just started watching your videos and I think I saw someone or a ghost passing through on left side of the house in the front of the introduction of the video in one of the small white windows is in the minute 2:34 to 2:41 . Is very clearly seeing someone or a ghost passing

@Lettusfarm

7 ай бұрын

​@@ojoslindos69wow! I missed it at first. Neat

Thanks, Kevin, for a most fascinating tour of the house. The hides were very cleverly done, and as a bit of a carpenter, and furniture maker myself, I would have loved the challenge of the task. Unfortunately, it is also saddening at the same time, to think of the extreme measures needed to avoid being killed as a result of religious persecution. As always, cheers from Texas, and I look forward to your next video.

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Cheers David, the work and ingenuity that went into those hides was quite amazing, something to behold. 👍🏻

@jackesioto

11 ай бұрын

But then again, the UK was a theocratic absolute monarchy at the time, thus priests of sects other than that practiced by the king or queen had to immure themselves in those ''priest holes''.

@joshschneider9766

9 ай бұрын

@@jackesioto yeah thank dear Henry for that little "schism" lol

@spankyjeffro5320

6 ай бұрын

Considering what those same believers would advocate be done to non-believers, not saddening in the slightest.

@marnatz5

2 ай бұрын

Under King Henry VIII 800 monasteries were shut down and the property was given to his cronies as reward for their loyalty. Consequently the social fabric was torn apart because the monasteries were places of worship, served as motels for travelers and were places of serving the poor. So Catholics, travelers and the poor had their crucial foundations obliterated.

He’s a charming man, who’s so enthusiastic about the history of the place.

The architecture of medieval times is absolutely mind boggling to me. It’s stunning and such an interesting thing to learn about.

@nemain_morgaine4151

4 ай бұрын

This is not medieval, this is elizabethan

It's nice to see these old buildings still standing so many have been left to ruin which is a shame. Brilliant video though 😊 👍

Never stop showing us this great history, I can tell people for generations will learn from this.

You have a priest, O.M.G. That made me smile! Such a great presenter. Very cheeky

How the BBC has missed out on your services is beyond me. Tudor and medieval archaeology in the UK is a hobby passion of mine and you sir are an absolute gold mine of knowledge. Thank you so much for this and all your videos my good Sir. May all your wishes be granted.

@thehistorysquad

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Josh, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm looking out for places to visit and film next year, so if you have any ideas for places that don't charge for filming, please let me know. Sadly the likes of National Trust and some places are way out of my budget. 👍🏻

This just sent me on a wonderful trip down memory lane!! I came here on a school trip in year 5 or 6. I remember all of us giggling as volunteers squeezed into the wood beam hidey-hole. They closed the place up and made us quiet to prank the next batch of classmates to walk through. That was over ten years ago.

Your enthusiasm translates across the screen. I've watched so many historical tours and documentaries, but none make me feel like I'm actually there, but you have that gift. As a teacher, I don't know which I admire more, your historical knowledge and ability to focus on even small details, or your effortless delivery and ability to draw your audience in. Well done, sir. I think this was my favorite episode, ever. Also, kudos for being a gentleman who gives acknowledgements to others, like the man who made the faux pies, or the one who discovered Elizabeth's portrait.

@thehistorysquad

8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, Harvington was an easy place to get excited about, it's simply stunning. 👍🏻

@sking3492

7 ай бұрын

I agree, his knowledge, delivery, enthusiasm, make you feel you are right there

From an age where persecution see-sawed between the denominations. Bloody Mary's earlier five-year reign wasn't merciful towards protestants. Scores were settled under Elizabeth. Riveting tour of the magnificent house that would've shimmered in bright beautiful paintings and murals throughout. Kevin is a very engaging host. Cheers. Respect from Ireland.

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Stephen 👍🏻

Hello from Atlanta, Georgia in the United States. I never had much interest in learning about this until I stumbled across this channel. The episode about surgeons removing arrows caught my attention and now I'm hooked.

@thehistorysquad

10 ай бұрын

Excellent, welcome aboard! 👍🏻

@captainbananapants7211

Ай бұрын

Hello neighbor from Fayetteville GA here lol

Incredible how much original state remains.

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

It is and it isn't when you consider that it was probably double this size originally. I'll do a community post sometime soon and show you how it looked in the 1920s, quite different. The restoration program has been huge and is still ongoing. 👍🏻

@inyobill

11 ай бұрын

@@thehistorysquad Thanks for the courtesy of the reply, always appreciated. I actually have another question if you have time. Were the Elizabethan wall decorations hidden under wall paper?

This man is awesome he also has such a calm and soothing voice.

As an American it’s been a long time dream of mine to visit the UK and thoroughly enjoy and take in it’s beautiful rich history. Absolutely fascinating and one of the best places in the world.

@MrTangolizard

11 ай бұрын

Come and visit but plan before as we have thousands of these type of places hiring a car would be a good way of seeing places June and July August are the best months

@MrTangolizard

11 ай бұрын

Come and visit but plan before as we have thousands of these type of places hiring a car would be a good way of seeing places June and July August are the best months

This was fascinating! And delivered in such a down-to-Earth engaging way without being patronising. Skillful camera work too! Thank you!

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much 👍🏻

Thank you for your passion for history. Most of us Americans have our roots in your country and it is fascinating to learn about our collective story. Thank you again.

@califdad4

10 ай бұрын

I heard about 43 years ago most of us had either English or German background, I don't think it's most of us today, the USA has changed a lot in the last 43 years

@joshschneider9766

9 ай бұрын

It hasn't been true to say most Americans are of UK descent since the early eighteen hundreds, if not way before that lol. Census data and all my boy. I look at it at least weekly as part of my early American history studies.

@joshschneider9766

9 ай бұрын

There was even a polish general who led American forces to multiple battle victories in the revolutionary war ;)

intriguing history, it’s a testament to the devotion and determination to be true to one’s self. the fact that secrets are still being uncovered over four and a half centuries later is simply astounding…

Sorry, double comment haha. I couldn’t be trusted to preserve a house with so many secret areas. I would probably do so much damage pulling up floor-boards or removing bricks from walls looking for more secret areas. This is fascinating.

It doesn't pong! Kevin is a master of making history a fun humorous experience! Thank you!

Thank you so much for this tour, Kevin! I love Elizabethan architecture, and the walking tour is so much easier to wrap my head around instead of still pictures or just jumping from room to room. I'd love to see more manor tours!

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Haha indeed, so would we. Next year perhaps when we revisit the UK. 👍🏻

@inyobill

11 ай бұрын

I adore those old houses.

@PhyllisGlassup2TheBrim

11 ай бұрын

@@thehistorysquad I find it strange that someone with a love of history would go and live in a country with none............. When I lived there, it felt barren. I'm sensitive to atmosphere in old buildings, even my relatively 'modern' 1860 house. It's like traces are left of 'something' and energy and I have visited many places and felt, heard and even seen things. Even smelled flowery perfume. In Canada I felt I was just in a wrong place. It was devoid of the nuances and 'feelings' that are all around me here .

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

@@PhyllisGlassup2TheBrim I hear what you're saying. Thankfully I'm lucky enough to get back to the UK to get my fill of history now and again👍🏻

@janetwebster5099

9 ай бұрын

​@thehistorysquad Where are you located,if not the UK? Just curious- wonderful program,just subscribed!

The fact that there were carpenters marks around some joints means that, at some point, that part of the house was standing elsewhere. The marks ensure that having been dismantled and moved that part of the building could be re-assembled. In those days 'moving house' meant just that. The main structure of the house was the oak beams and the holes in between would be filled in by wood panels, on the interior, and wattle and daub, on the exterior.

@ealingwest5750

10 ай бұрын

I believe that the marks were also used to denote the work done by the individual craftsmen so they could be paid for their work, this was the case with stone masons but did it apply to 'chippys' as well?

@eleveneleven572

10 ай бұрын

Often structures were simply built outdoors, marked, and then reassembled in situ.

@mikesweetwater3209

10 ай бұрын

I was wondering about that. He pointed out carpenter marks but didn’t go into detail about the significance of them?? Any info would be appreciated:)

This is a most amazing historical lesson. Thank you for sharing this. I previously had not known about this as this wasn't taught in America.

Does anyone else get the feeling that Kevin’s house is filled with trapdoors, priest hides (used for crafting historic reproduction models, miniature train villages and their accoutrements and various costuming?). One can just tell it would keep all of us busy for decades just looking at it all! Much love, Kevin - be well my friend! ❤️🐈

@thehistorysquad

4 ай бұрын

😜 cheers Sheri

I cannot express how grateful I am for your history teaching. I’ve learned so much. Wish you had of been my history teachers. Hope everyone has a great rest of the month. Great group of people in this community

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, it's my pleasure to share these stories and histories and yes you're right, this community really is something special. 👍🏻

Really enjoyed this video Kevin, what a fabulous, beautiful Tudor House and totally loving all the Priest Holes, especially that staircase. I do appreciate that hiding Priests was a very serious business and often ment literally putting your head on the block! Just shows you how strong their faith really was to these Catholics if they were willing to risk their lives to carry on with their religion. Is it true that some Priests died in some Priest holes, relying on a fellow Catholic to release you if indeed they haven't been caught? Dangerous times,.. Ah Kevin I could listen to you all day teaching me history, your simply the best. 👍😊❤️

@JohnyG29

11 ай бұрын

Well the priest holes are locked from the inside, so i guess they could usually get themselves out.

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! In answer to your question, I imagine its quite plausible that a priest might have died in hiding there, through starvation or lack of oxygen, but I'm not aware of a record of any individuals this may have happened to. 👍🏻

@marnatz5

2 ай бұрын

Harvington Hall tour guide said no priest had ever been arrested at Harvington Hall. The Guide also said the very long, straight entrance driveway gave the occupants a visual forewarning of an impending anti-Catholic raid.

I am amazed by each episode. Thanks for your professionalism, true love of history and willingness to provide topnotch information. May GOD bless

@thehistorysquad

10 ай бұрын

So nice of you, thanks.

@stevenanthony199

8 ай бұрын

Hello Sharon how are you doing today

This is amazing. I recently read the book The Priest Hunters by Colin C. Murphy that's about priest hunting in Ireland. It was neat to see actual priest hides similar to some of what was described in the book and bring that period of history to life.

I really resonated with this house as you walked through. As carpenter myself I love seeing the work of a master and the marks of other craftsmen. The jointers were more than likely paid by the piece and we still use the same kind of wood chisels. I feel like I can see that carpenter in my mind, he's making his mark and probably pulling on his arms something awful by now buts he tallying up how much he's going to make that day, is there enough for rent? For the market? Maybe he's got a wife and baby at home to support, maybe he's a young man still and he's going to be having a night out with other lads on his crew? Things like that is why I love working on old houses and I feel that connection and it feels like the only thing separating us is just time not space because we're still always people no matter what Era of time we've landed in. It feels like a real link with the past.

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Of course, I'd forgotten you were a carpenter. It was really something being able to touch those marks 👍🏻

Those original worn floorboards have had centuries of people walking on them. I bet they could tell a few stories 😮

@inyobill

11 ай бұрын

"If the walls could talk", eh?

@christina3521

10 ай бұрын

@@inyobillthat is the name of a beautiful song by Amy Grant

I was thrilled to see this appear in my feed and it didn't disappoint. I remember visiting this house in 1970 when I was 10 and I've been fascinated with history -esp this era- ever since. We went into some of the priest holes and I discovered I'm claustrophobic 😁 I remember standing in front of one of the windows upstairs looking out and with the wonderful imagination of a child picturing what I was wearing, smelling, seeing back then. I definitely felt a little spooked in a few parts of the house as well. I would have loved a close up of the doors as there seemed to be lots of different door styles in there. Thank you so much for a wonderful tour and a reminder of my visit as a child! I've often thought if this great house. I'm from Brum and my family live in Kidderminster now whilst I live in Essex.

You are an amazing presenter. Great job. I love history, but what I love the most about it is learning about everyday objects and buildings that inform me about life at that time. I am a hand tool woodworker by hobby. It would take me days to get through this house because I would be examining EVERY little detail down to the tool marks........imagining and connecting with the man who was responsible, imagining his life. What a profound feeling.....it’s the closest thing to time travel. Thank you again. I wish we had history that deep here in the US.

@marnatz5

2 ай бұрын

The master carpenter is Nicholas Owens. Google his name plus KZread and you'll find more fascinating information on this skilled and extremely brave carpenter.

Fantastic! Just the right balance between professionalism and pure enthusiastic interest. The BBC used to be really good at it. Now it's your job Kevin.

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Oh wow, that's such a compliment Jon, thank you 👍🏻

Greetings once again from nova Scotia, thanks Kevin, I love the history of your home country. I am very keen on the cross over from mideval to the Tuder period, mind you, England is ALL history. Thanks again for the video, stay safe, and as always best regards.

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure Arthur, you stay safe & well too 👍🏻

This presentation has been immensely informative and it has capture much more than history, but so much reflection and consideration for the era of the past and those who made it. Thank you ! I found the well water located in the cooking area so amazing, and all the religious references deeply touching. I can't even imagine what life must have been like for the religious faithful. Beautiful presentation. Immense thanks. I'd like to share some points with my students.

@thehistorysquad

10 ай бұрын

How lovely, thank you. Feel free to share 👍🏻

So fascinating! I’ve never seen paintings like this, exquisite. Thank you. It certainly reminds me not to take the practice of my faith for granted. God bless their brave souls.

@stevenanthony199

8 ай бұрын

Hello Susan how are you doing today

MANY thanks, Kevin. You bring history to life. I get excited by history and the fact that those people from hundreds of years ago were just like ourselves. It is the everyday things like the carpenters marks that fascinate me and the ingenuity of the priest hides. Once again thanks for a GREAT video !

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure, thanks for watching 👍🏻

@pinkfloydmarch16

11 ай бұрын

Architecture these days is so bland in comparison. Maybe I just dislike modernity, but medieval architecture is so much more personal, and the construction labor was much more intense and appreciated

I love the way you narrate history for us!I've been an anglophile my whole life and Harvington hall is amazing,thank you for your videos sir,I love them!

@stevenanthony199

8 ай бұрын

Hello Loretta how are you doing today

Started watching and couldn't stop........brilliant and fascinating to listen to all your knowledge - thanks so much for posting! Will be catching up on the rest of your videos over the next few weeks 🙂

@thehistorysquad

10 ай бұрын

That's great to hear, thanks!

@stevenanthony199

8 ай бұрын

Hello Stephanie how are you doing today

The History Squad's love of history and portraying it is amazing. It's about time the BBC gave you a show of your own.

@stevenanthony199

8 ай бұрын

Hello Alanait how are you doing today

Just recently had my ancestry DNA come back mostly English, Scottish, Irish & Norwegian. It’s been my life dream to visit these amazing castles in my ancestors’ lands. Thank you Kevin! I wish I could visit these places in person with you as my navigator.

@strang4alien54

9 күн бұрын

Yank

I think this is the most fascinating episode yet! I love the last hidey-hole under the stairs. Awful, awful that Nicholas Owen was tortured to death and the priests were killed. Barbaric!

Love this, amazing what they did, all the hidey holes. My ears perked up when you said de Beauchamp. The de Beauchamp that had the house, his grandfather is my 21st great grandfather, so I guess that makes him my uncle. Wow.

@stevenanthony199

8 ай бұрын

Hello Denise how are you doing today

Loved this video, Mr. Hicks! I've always enjoyed history, but exploring little places like this, places I likely would not have heard about if not for your channel, is truly amazing! It's awe-inspiring to stand in an old place, to see and touch old things from centuries ago. Thanks for the tour! :-)

It's interesting how much effort went into making this manor house appear like a normal place while concealing numerous means of hiding from the authorities.

More local stories of historic buildings I know. Your Goodrich castle vid got me subscribed! I went to a concert of Catholic Elisabethan music in Harvington Hall with a choir, and band of cornets [the wooden sort] and period trombones - or sackbuts as they are properly known. I went with my friend, the late Jim Bennett, who was curator of the Elgar Birthplace Museum, The Firs, Lower Broadheath. At the time Jim still had a car, but did not trust himself to drive as he was in the early stages of Parkinsonism. So I went from Hereford to Worcester and drove Jim in his car to the concert on a lovely summer's evening. We parked fairly close and a little Jack Russell Terrier came out of a doorway and pee'd on a wheel! I love dogs and called to him gently, "Hello, little one. Fancy a tickle!" He immediately rolled over for tummy fuss. He loved it. The owner came tumbling out say that he was a nasty snappy little son of the dirt!. I said that I have never had trouble with dogs. He told me the dog was thirteen and I was the first stranger he had communed with in all his days!. I was forgiven. It made my day, and the dog's ... Then we went into Harvington Hall for the pre-concert guided tour and saw the actual priest hide you showed first, by the bread oven. Amazing house. Amazing history. The concert was in the hall you showed! I love your vids! Thank you, and best wishes, George PS: I used to deliver ice cream to Coughton Court to the National Trust cafe there! PPS: Two vids of my current dog, given me last July as a rescue. She is called Lu, short for Luna: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nYh4qrObYtacos4.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/imag1KZ7mKaTprg.html I hope you enjoy watching a little Patterdale Terrier coming back to being the happy creature that a settled Terrier should be! The first is a week after I was given her, and the second at the end of winter this year. She developed a lot even since then. She has almost completely given up barking!

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

How lovely George, thanks for your comment & links. 👍🏻

Fascinating to watch, as H. Hall is local to me, I pass it daily on my way to work, and I didn’t know about it’s rich history. Thank You for enlightening me, to this amazing building!

@thehistorysquad

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, you should drop in one day, it’s beautiful and the cafe is fab.

@stevenanthony199

8 ай бұрын

Hello Julie how are you doing today

Kevin Thank you for showing us this beautiful castle, it wouldn’t be fun without you! 🤗💙🙏

I'd love to see your take on Stokesay Castle, south of Craven Arms. It's not really a castle, more of a fortified manor house, but an interesting beautiful place never the less.

@lemming9984

11 ай бұрын

I've been there a couple of times. A wonderful place.

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Yes, I performed there for a number of years, it's quite lovely. 👍🏻

You sir , are the most perfect tour guide i have ever seen in my whole life( i am past 50 years by the way ) That was a fantastic explanation , truly fascinating indeed .

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Houses like these are so fascinating. You, sir, are a treasure! Much love from WV, United States.

Always fascinating listening and exploring with Kevin. I think if I had been this inspired at school, I'd be a proper historian today, too!

Brilliant! Visiting here (and the commandry in Worcester) were my favourite childhood outings!!

@stevenanthony199

8 ай бұрын

Hello Dean how are you doing today

You're the best, Kevin and Julie! Condolences for the loss of your friends. I'm sure they'd love what you're doing with the channel.

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Cheers Jack, I think you're right, they would 👍🏻

A brilliant documentary and a wonderful house. Thanks for sharing.

You have the most welcoming and warm manner as a host!

Another excellent video Kevin, showing the darker side of English history. I didn't realise they would actually take days to search a house!

Even if one didn't need to be a fortress, having a moat could greatly enhance security. If you were hiding a priest, obviously it forced pursuivants to wait until you chose to open the door. Also, it meant the home's goods would be harder for thieves and dishonest servants to steal. Lastly, if the home was attacked, it would make defense far more feasible.

This was so interesting. Thank you to Kevin Hicks who told the stories perfectly.

@stevenanthony199

8 ай бұрын

Hello Anne how are you doing today

First time ever seen a presenter this animated and interesting. I love it!

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that, thanks 👍🏻

@stevenanthony199

8 ай бұрын

Hello Cecilia how's the weather over there today

Excellent video!! Always interested to know more about the Elizabethan age. Please keep the videos coming.

@stevenanthony199

8 ай бұрын

Hello Teresa how are you doing today

Kevin you’re the kind of person I could set down with a few drinks and just pick your brain about the 100 years war, Wars of the Rosses , both world wars, medieval arms . You have a wealth of Knowledge that peaks my Interest. You Sir are a Nation Treasure of The UK. I always learn something new every time I watch your videos

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

That's very kind Sam. I have a video coming out in maybe a week or two about armour that you'll be interested in.

@samright4661

11 ай бұрын

@@thehistorysquad Awesome looking forward to seeing it! And your very welcome Sir. Have a blessed Sunday

@stevenanthony199

8 ай бұрын

Hello Sam how are you doing today

I discovered your channel earlier today and I'm having an absolute blast binge watching your content!

@thehistorysquad

10 ай бұрын

That's great to hear, thanks & welcome. 👍🏻

That was a fantastic video to watch. Your enthusiasm, narration and descriptions take me back in time where I can almost feel what it was like to live back then. Excellent 👏

@thehistorysquad

8 ай бұрын

Cheers Shirley 👍🏻

What a wonderful insight into the History of our Country, your doing an amazing job of showing it all to us and explaining what was behind it all, thank you ❤

LOVE this channel! I was in aww watching it. I put myself in that time period imagining what it would’ve been like hiding in those hideouts! First time hearing of that amazing and brave man Nicholas Owen too! Thanks for showing us around and explaining as you go- you’re definitely gifted at storytelling and captivating people!!!! Thanks again! ☺️👍

@thehistorysquad

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure, thank you for watching 👍🏻

I’m obsessed with this channel!!! I really enjoyed this manor! Thanks❤

This was just delightful -- history you can actually touch! I am so grateful that this house was made to last and no one foolishly tore it down. Thank you for the walk through.

Fantastic house, would love to own it and live there.

@shaunmorrissey7313

11 ай бұрын

It's a bugger to heat

@blackwell61a

11 ай бұрын

@@shaunmorrissey7313 Haha, I'm sure it is.

love the movies you make, more tours like these please, castles houses, cool ! Love the way you tell things....

Very well filmed and very clearly spoken - a pleasure to watch such a fascinating presentation. Five stars and more!

In 1871 my GGGt grandmother and two of her sisters-in-law were on a spiritual retreat at Harvinton Hall....so happy to have found this post. It brings it to life for me. xx

@thehistorysquad

10 ай бұрын

My goodness, how lovely 👍🏻

What a beautiful and amazing house ! I wish I had one like it , especially the moat ! Thanks for sharing this amazing landmark with us !!!

It's so refreshing to come to your videos, with the world news so horrifying and depressing. A great escape. Always well done.

What an absolutely gorgeous house & property! Stunning! ❤

@stevenanthony199

8 ай бұрын

Hello Diane how are you doing today

Fascinating! Lovely to see a place so untouched. Interesting history. Thanks. 👍

Thank you for an amazing house tour. It reminds me of the Winchester House, California, which whilst of a slightly different character (!) also has so many different levels and quirky features.

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Yes, I've heard of that place and it sounds absolutely fascinating.....one day for us perhaps 👍🏻

@carolinehaythornthwaite2965

11 ай бұрын

@@thehistorysquad you know, you can be environmentally friendly and find a Virtual tour online. It's not the same as the real thing , but it's certainly realistic!

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

@@carolinehaythornthwaite2965 I'll maybe take a look, thanks 👍🏻

@stevenanthony199

8 ай бұрын

Hello Caroline how are you doing today

Really enjoy ur videos thank you so much for bringing history to life ❤

@stevenanthony199

8 ай бұрын

Hello Sarah how are you doing today

Thank you for showing these "hides". They give me ideas for safe-rooms.

A lovely video. I have the same fascination as Kevin with our historical past and those that lived in those times. thanks Kevin

Long time viewer frist time commenting thank you kevin for everything you do youve shown me so much cool history that I had no clue about I have much respect for you good sir keep up the great work! I especially love the medieval surgery stuff you do and im sure youve heard this before but id love more videos about medieval healthcare it really fascinates me and you do such a amazing job.

I find this house amazing, especially the Builders/Architects who designed all the hidey holes to keep them secret for the Priests to hide in, and the crews who built it without the help of dump trucks, concrete mixers, JCB's, cranes, scaffolding and all the other modern building machines. A fantastic house and no doubt a nightmare to maintain all the buildings around the main house. I guess this house today would cost millions of quids to build it, and who did, must be rolling in money from an money pit with no bottom to it......😄

Since being a child, I’m now 70 I have loved the stately houses of Britain. I wish I could put into words the enjoyment you sir have brought to me with the excellent documentary. I have commented before on your outstanding military documentaries but this one took me back to all the beautiful Manor House’s I have visited. Thank you so much for the absolute pleasure you have brought into my life with this little gem of British history 🫡👌

@thehistorysquad

5 ай бұрын

How lovely, thank you for your kind words.

I've been lost on a binge of your content, you and your team do wonderful work, love it!

@thehistorysquad

9 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy, we're just a team of two, my wife and I 👍🏻

i do love all your videos have done for a while

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Cheers Shark 👍🏻

I LOVE YOUR TOURS SOOOOOO MUCH!!!! Please oh please create more!!!! I agree with @paperduck, it's hard to believe the BBC hasn't snatched you up to create content for them!!!! You're THE BEST presenter, so engaged, so enthusiastic, your love for history is clear and it's contagious :)

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Hillery, you're most kind. We have two more 'tours' for you this year based on our visit back to the UK this spring...........until next year 😉

@hillerymcdonald2303

11 ай бұрын

@@thehistorysquad Quivering with anticipation :) That wasn't sarcastic. Your history videos are the stuff of legend in my household. It's a family affair, we've all come to love your work so very much.

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

@@hillerymcdonald2303 I'm really humbled, thank you.

I'm so sorry that your friends are gone. Thank you for sharing your memories of them as well as such a wealth of information about the house and its history.

@thehistorysquad

8 ай бұрын

You're very kind, thank you for watching.

You sir are a breath of fresh air.Thank you so much. I met a gentle man like you!He was my gramps.He took my family and myself in a , Austin 7we went all over Britain and he taught us so much.i lovehistoty so much❤I'm now retired .He was such a gentle man,just like you.✨

@thehistorysquad

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, those are special memories you hold.