'Bernard of Clevaux, the rock star of monks in the 12th century'. Like it. Class narration of a fascinating corner of our history, lush drone shots, great continuity, appropriately scored. You're a master already.

@MattMesserPics

9 ай бұрын

Oh, wow, thanks for that!

Most definitely a place to visit, both imposing and awe inspiring. It's a joy to watch someone share their interests in such an informative and well presented manner.

@MattMesserPics

9 ай бұрын

And what a joy it is to read such praise, thank you!

I've had the opportunity to visit this beautiful relic.

@MattMesserPics

5 ай бұрын

And it sounds as if you liked it - I hope description lives up to it!

This is probably the most interesting and intelligent series on KZread.

@MattMesserPics

9 ай бұрын

Oh, wow, thanks!! (What an intelligent reply😅)

I only just found this now somehow, but what a beautiful treatment of this iconic site! I really enjoyed the contemplative, almost serene pace of the narrative here, very fitting given the subject matter. Wonderful drone footage! I have family in the area and used to spend summer holidays in this part of South Wales as a child, so it has a special resonance for me. I particularly love the Devil's Pulpit - what an evocative spot, the way it spans all those centuries of the early and later medieval period. For me that's one of the most spectacular stretches of Offa's Dyke, high above the beautiful Wye Valley, on that tree covered hilltop, amongst ancient yew trees, where you're occasionally granted these incredible views. It's here where The Reverend William Gilpin first popularised the term "picturesque" and looking at the way that view from the Devil's Pulpit is framed by the trees and the surrounding landscape you can really see why.

@MattMesserPics

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for that, Tweedy! I used to live in the south Cotswolds so had that valley within a 45 min drive - happy days.

We were taken on a school trip to walk on Offa's Dike in the 1970s. And Mike Oldfield's lovely "Hergest Ridge" was inspired by that landscape.

@MattMesserPics

4 ай бұрын

You were lucky! My 1970s school trip memory is of walking down a very muddy path down to the river Thames in the pouring rain and waving our self crayoned flags at a Queen who was - and that's the galling bit - much younger than I am now!

It is a beautiful and awe-inspiring place. I think it’s something to do with the tremendous size and proportions of the abbey, combined with the wooded valley setting, plus of course, the river itself. It is easy to underestimate the impact of the Act of Supremacy from our distance, but the Dissolution must have been a terrifying process, in reality. The ultimate expression of dictatorial rule for its time. Another fantastic video. Thank you for uploading.

@MattMesserPics

9 ай бұрын

Awe-inspiring is the word. I remember coming round the corner on the way down from Monmouth and went 'Blimey!' in a sudden burst of eloquence. I am thinking of doing a film that puts the dissolution into historical and ethnological context. But that needs some thought... Anyway, thanks - again! - for a nice and thoughtful comment!

Thank you for the lovely excursion! :-)

@MattMesserPics

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for being such a faithful watcher!

I was fortunate enough to visit this beautiful place in May 2024.

@MattMesserPics

16 күн бұрын

Thanks for commenting! I hope you enjoyed it every bit as much as I did last year! I was there in September.

I love this, thank you. I can't wait to go here myself in the next few weeks. Your videos are excellent. 👏👏

@MattMesserPics

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'd be thrilled to have inspired someone to visit. I am sure you will love it!

@JamieHarding5

5 ай бұрын

@MattMesserPics You have and I'm sure I will love it. Thanks.

@JamieHarding5

4 ай бұрын

Hi. I went to Tintern Abbey a few days ago, thanks to your vid. I really loved it. The Devil's Pulpit is higher than I thought, a little climb but well worth it. Thank you so much for your videos. I love them.👍

@MattMesserPics

4 ай бұрын

@@JamieHarding5 Glad to have inspired you to a great day out. Perhaps I should have dropped a hint about the climb to the devil's pulpit. I remember thinking how the climb goes on and on when I first did it. And I confess that on the day I shot the video, I cheated - parked at the Tidenham Chase car park off the B4228 and just walked across the fields!

Excellent on all fronts, again. A delightful journey of a story. I so enjoy your videos - it's always a, 'Ooh, excellent. I'll get a cuppa and soak this up.' Cheers from Herefordshire.

@MattMesserPics

9 ай бұрын

And as always, all the best to Herefordshire - always looking forward to your comment and thoughts! Cheers from Rochester.

Thank you once again. You have a rare lightness of touch in bringing these snippets of history alive, related with care and attention to detail and filmed most beautifully. I happy to let you know that my husband thoroughly enjoyed your video and wants to enjoy more of your highly entertaining talks. The same is true of my daughter and her friends, and I mention that to give you a little well deserved encouragement as I am quite sure that may make some difference to you in your venture. I am sure it is not as easy as you make it seem.

@MattMesserPics

9 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for those nice words! And, yes, you are absolutely right: It is a lot of work - The research, scripting, searching for music, and finally cutting takes many days, all to produce 15 minutes of video in the end. So encouragement makes a big difference!

@fionnaheller1873

9 күн бұрын

@@MattMesserPics You possess a true talent for presentation and the thought you have invested in each 'episode' is striking. I am as far from being an expert as Luddite can be butcan imagine the level of work involved. Do please 'feel encouraged' and continue to create these perfectly delivered stories.

Another EXCELLENT interesting and informative video! Thank you.

@MattMesserPics

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!

Beautiful! Thank you

@MattMesserPics

9 ай бұрын

And thanks for telling me!

A wonderful….and….an excellent documentary 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Well done 👍👍 I subbed of course 😉

@MattMesserPics

Ай бұрын

Always happy to hear praise, thank you kindly! And may I not disappoint in the future!

Have you ever visited Castle Acre Priory in Norfolk? That would be worthy of a video, it's got some quite complete buildings, and also some romantic ruins.

@MattMesserPics

9 ай бұрын

Oho! I had a quick look on the web, instead of going to bed, as I should, and am duly impressed. It's firmly put into the list of places...Thank you!

@museonfilm8919

9 ай бұрын

Glad to be of service! 😀