The ears of wheat on the bench end are a Christian symbol. They represent the communion bread of life and are often twinned with a bunch of grapes, representing the communion wine - the blood of Christ. Lovely video. Before we moved to Scotland over 40 yezrs ago visiting East Anglian medieval churches was a favourite pastime so videos like this bring back happy memories.
Thank you. I’m glad my video brought back some good memories for you. That would make sense. I guess it’s one of those where the symbolism isn’t overt, so Protestants didn’t take too much of an issue with them!
Church crawling has become a weekend hobby of mine. Moved from London to Norfolk and found a medieval church on every other corner. To discover that Norfolk has the largest cluster of churches from the middle ages (about 600 in service and 300 in ruin) was a real treat.
Well hello! This is a very pleasant surprise. A young man who loves our sublime English heritage. I cannot put into words the magical auras I have experienced in Suffolk’s fields, lanes, marshes and woods, and enchanting little villages. Much of my childhood revolves around the Waveny Valley and South Norfolk and other disconnected parts of Suffolk such as Hoxne, Lavenham, Yoxford and Somerleyton. I’m 29, how old are you? I’d love to meet you and explore some of our country’s treasures!
Please keep these coming! I love that its no fluff, extremely informational and i can tell you love talking about it. The british accent also is very nice to listen to. Thank you for making these videos!
I love old country churches like this - I always go into them if they are open. There's a particularly good one at Ewelme, in Oxfordshire, which is part of a unique alms hospital and school, all dating from at least the 15th century (the school is the oldest primary school building still in use in the country!). You should definitely do that one if you're ever in the area. It's great to see someone interested in this kind of thing - I used to be fascinated by church architecture when I was very young, like, 10 or 11 - specially cathedrals. I was a bit odd. But perhaps I was not the only one? ha ha
Thank you for you recommendation. Sound interesting and I think I have heard of Ewelme. I am yet to explore Oxfordshire’s churches but I definitely want to. That’s much younger than me. I was only 17/18 when I first got into visiting churches and took a couple of years to mature into it.
@@greatbritisharchitecture also, your videos remind me a bit of a young John Betjeman. Do you know his work? I think you might like it: ruclips.net/video/EkqY-MBPTR8/видео.html
I am really enjoying your videos. I have a great little book called How to read a Church by Richard Taylor but having you walking me round and explaining everything is much better. Thank you.
That’s excellent to hear. I’m glad you find enjoyment and knowledge in my videos. I also have that book but it’s so much easier to understand when your out in the field actually looking at the architecture itself!
Oh Daniel this is a beautiful church, and it’s better when it’s accompanied by a narrative as entertaining and pleasant as yours. I think that British accent gives a very scholastic touch to the videos 😅(my perspective being American) Can’t wait to see the next one adventure!!!
You may be interested to see St Michael and All Angels church in Copford near Colchester, Essex. It has beautiful wall paintings and decorations including the signs of the zodiac. Lots of other quirks too.
You sound soooo smart with that accent. 😂 First time watching one of your videos. Really enjoyed it. Plan on watching more. Thanks for showing the beautiful church.
Thank you again, Daniel, for your completely captivating and articulate journeys through time and stone. Anyone who appreciates your videos would also become engrossed in G.W. Sebald's dark masterpiece "The Rings of Saturn," based on his walking tour of southeastern England. History in an inexhaustible font.
Thank you, that’s very kind of you to say. I have heard of this book before but never actually got round to reading it. Also what a great phrase, I’ll definitely have to steal that for myself!
Wow I will have to visit! I’ve been to Bury St Edmund’s many times but never to Hawkedon. How do you always avoid people in your videos or is that fairly easy when filming in churches? Would you ever film content in London? Lots of historic churches there
Excellent to hear. It's very close to Bury and most of the neighbouring villages are also worth visiting too. I prefer filming in places like this than in towns and cities. We only came across a few people on our entire day of walking to churches when filming this. When I am in cities, I have to be accompanied by a friend or family member to film because I cannot use my tripod, and the pressure of people watching means I often mess up my words!!
At 8:45 are they cherubs or putti? I'm sure some of your viewers will put me right🙂. As always a pleasure to watch and learn from your postings. Carry on the great work and looking forward to the next video
And day-do not daddo Nice video , a little more research into local connections and artifacts even symbolism would have rounded it all off nicely , but you have years ahead of you and a great demeanour . Keep it up 👍
What a lovely church, striking in its volumetric simplicity (just a nave and a chancel). Thanks for going into the history of the feast of the Transfiguration, which we celebrate on 6th August. We do indeed owe it to the Byzantine Orthodox, who have a more comprehensive theology attached to the feast, centring on the uncreated soul.
Thank you for watching. Volumetric simplicity, that's an excellent way of putting it, I'll have to use that myself in the future! You're welcome, I found the history irresistibly interesting when I looked into it.
@@greatbritisharchitecture You're welome! "Volumetric complexity" refers to a church with transepts, side aisles, apsidal side altars, seperate baptistry, lady chapel etc.
You implied that St Roche was female, but San Rocco is certainly a man, as shown in Italian frescoes where he lifts his undergarment to show the bubo on his groin. (Ouch!)
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The ears of wheat on the bench end are a Christian symbol. They represent the communion bread of life and are often twinned with a bunch of grapes, representing the communion wine - the blood of Christ. Lovely video. Before we moved to Scotland over 40 yezrs ago visiting East Anglian medieval churches was a favourite pastime so videos like this bring back happy memories.
Thank you. I’m glad my video brought back some good memories for you.
That would make sense. I guess it’s one of those where the symbolism isn’t overt, so Protestants didn’t take too much of an issue with them!
I was directed here via your Instagram. I'm delighted I was.
@@MichaelAndersxq28guy That is excellent to hear, thank you
Church crawling has become a weekend hobby of mine.
Moved from London to Norfolk and found a medieval church on every other corner.
To discover that Norfolk has the largest cluster of churches from the middle ages (about 600 in service and 300 in ruin) was a real treat.
I love nerds and their videos 🥰 they bring me great joy 😁
Well hello! This is a very pleasant surprise. A young man who loves our sublime English heritage. I cannot put into words the magical auras I have experienced in Suffolk’s fields, lanes, marshes and woods, and enchanting little villages. Much of my childhood revolves around the Waveny Valley and South Norfolk and other disconnected parts of Suffolk such as Hoxne, Lavenham, Yoxford and Somerleyton.
I’m 29, how old are you? I’d love to meet you and explore some of our country’s treasures!
Please keep these coming! I love that its no fluff, extremely informational and i can tell you love talking about it. The british accent also is very nice to listen to. Thank you for making these videos!
Excellent presentation, clear, concise, interesting, more.please.
Thank you. There will be more videos coming soon. I am hoping to get one out about every two weeks.
Great! A very interesting content, excellent presentation.
Thank you
An excellent very coherent commentary. Would like to see more .
Thank you, don’t worry, there’s more videos to come
Please please make more! So interesting!
Thank you. Don’t worry there will be more videos to come!
@@greatbritisharchitecture I'd love you to visit my Parish Church - St Mary's Harby Leicestershire!
@@mattsmithlon I don't think that I have ever been to a church in Leicestershire. Is there any particularly interesting features about Harby church?
Look for green man symbols too
What a beautiful and interesting church!
Thank you for sharing your videos and the interesting historical information therein. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
That is excellent to hear, thank you for watching.
I love old country churches like this - I always go into them if they are open. There's a particularly good one at Ewelme, in Oxfordshire, which is part of a unique alms hospital and school, all dating from at least the 15th century (the school is the oldest primary school building still in use in the country!). You should definitely do that one if you're ever in the area. It's great to see someone interested in this kind of thing - I used to be fascinated by church architecture when I was very young, like, 10 or 11 - specially cathedrals. I was a bit odd. But perhaps I was not the only one? ha ha
Thank you for you recommendation. Sound interesting and I think I have heard of Ewelme. I am yet to explore Oxfordshire’s churches but I definitely want to.
That’s much younger than me. I was only 17/18 when I first got into visiting churches and took a couple of years to mature into it.
@@greatbritisharchitecture also, your videos remind me a bit of a young John Betjeman. Do you know his work? I think you might like it: ruclips.net/video/EkqY-MBPTR8/видео.html
Bury St Edmunds reminded me of thr Yes Prime Minister episode 😂
Such an intimate beautiful church, thanks for acquainting us with it!!
I just watched a clip from that Yes Prime Minister episode, such a classic and so spot on even today!
You're welcome, it really is a hidden gem!
@@greatbritisharchitecture I love that show, but haven't seen all of the episodes. Do you know which one it was?
I am really enjoying your videos. I have a great little book called How to read a Church by Richard Taylor but having you walking me round and explaining everything is much better. Thank you.
That’s excellent to hear. I’m glad you find enjoyment and knowledge in my videos.
I also have that book but it’s so much easier to understand when your out in the field actually looking at the architecture itself!
Oh Daniel this is a beautiful church, and it’s better when it’s accompanied by a narrative as entertaining and pleasant as yours. I think that British accent gives a very scholastic touch to the videos 😅(my perspective being American)
Can’t wait to see the next one adventure!!!
Best thing is come to Suffolk and see for yourself- over 500 medieval churches. The whole county is about three times the size of LA
You may be interested to see St Michael and All Angels church in Copford near Colchester, Essex. It has beautiful wall paintings and decorations including the signs of the zodiac. Lots of other quirks too.
You sound soooo smart with that accent. 😂 First time watching one of your videos. Really enjoyed it. Plan on watching more. Thanks for showing the beautiful church.
Thank you. That’s great to hear that you enjoyed the video. I’ve only got one other video but I will have more coming soon!
Great channel! Very informative.
thank you
Fascinating video, I live in Suffolk and would love to see more like this 👍
Thank you again, Daniel, for your completely captivating and articulate journeys through time and stone. Anyone who appreciates your videos would also become engrossed in G.W. Sebald's dark masterpiece "The Rings of Saturn," based on his walking tour of southeastern England. History in an inexhaustible font.
Thank you, that’s very kind of you to say. I have heard of this book before but never actually got round to reading it. Also what a great phrase, I’ll definitely have to steal that for myself!
Thank you for this wonderful video, fascinating content! Keep going with this kind of resource. Blessings.
Great job
Wow I will have to visit! I’ve been to Bury St Edmund’s many times but never to Hawkedon. How do you always avoid people in your videos or is that fairly easy when filming in churches? Would you ever film content in London? Lots of historic churches there
Excellent to hear. It's very close to Bury and most of the neighbouring villages are also worth visiting too. I prefer filming in places like this than in towns and cities. We only came across a few people on our entire day of walking to churches when filming this. When I am in cities, I have to be accompanied by a friend or family member to film because I cannot use my tripod, and the pressure of people watching means I often mess up my words!!
At 8:45 are they cherubs or putti? I'm sure some of your viewers will put me right🙂. As always a pleasure to watch and learn from your postings. Carry on the great work and looking forward to the next video
Keep going. These are great!
Very good.
Suggestion - Foxearth Church
You are totally my type 😉
Well done on your RUclips work! The level of research you do is very impressive. One note on this vid: it is Lady Margaret Scrope (pronounced scroop).
Thank you. I always struggle with pronunciation. I shall make a note of this one for future reference!
And day-do not daddo
Nice video , a little more research into local connections and artifacts even symbolism would have rounded it all off nicely , but you have years ahead of you and a great demeanour .
Keep it up 👍
Everards monument is very similar to one in Barandeston. Wonder if it’s just the style or same makers…
What a lovely church, striking in its volumetric simplicity (just a nave and a chancel). Thanks for going into the history of the feast of the Transfiguration, which we celebrate on 6th August. We do indeed owe it to the Byzantine Orthodox, who have a more comprehensive theology attached to the feast, centring on the uncreated soul.
Thank you for watching. Volumetric simplicity, that's an excellent way of putting it, I'll have to use that myself in the future! You're welcome, I found the history irresistibly interesting when I looked into it.
@@greatbritisharchitecture You're welome! "Volumetric complexity" refers to a church with transepts, side aisles, apsidal side altars, seperate baptistry, lady chapel etc.
It's Hawk e don. Not Hawkdon
My sister and brother in law got married here.
What you called benches are in fact pews.
I bet the church is plain because of the reformation and was beautifully decorated with iconography before.
Yes that’s true! The faded paintings on the rood screen stand as testament to that.
Yes it's really sad.The loss of heritage is immense.
You implied that St Roche was female, but San Rocco is certainly a man, as shown in Italian frescoes where he lifts his undergarment to show the bubo on his groin. (Ouch!)
BUT you, you are cute!
So, the second video! But please, do not go there! Let everything stain in peace!!! STOP tourism!!
Nice work, wow you are wasted on here, time to move on send this out to other companies, the History channel or the BBC.
Thank you, that’s very kind of you to say. I’m tempted to say it’s about the journey not the destination!