As someone who does some volunteering for museums and laments the lack of interest in the past (and the consequences of that) it amazes me how well you attract and inform people with your great story telling and other skills. Education at it’s best.
Thanks a million. Your channel is my favourite. May I ask you why the Normans emerged from resource poor Normandy as pioneers of heavy cavalry and excellence in warfare but also as great engineers and visionaries? Please excuse my boldness and ignorance. @thehistorysquad
@@TheRooneymandan They relied upon a European wide pool of resources, for example at the Battle of Hastings, many of the troops that fought for the Normans were in fact foreign mercenaries. Many of the architects and builders would have come from other parts of France and even Northern Italy.
@thehistorysquad Thanks Kevin. I'm enlightened but still curious as to why they seem to have emerged as the complete conquering product almost overnight?
Thank You for a facinating tour of this fantastic Castle ! I was amazed , learning that the most powerful person ( the King ) not only had no privacy , but was open to assination attempts .
I grew up in Rochester, and visited the castle many times over the years. I had never heard of the pigeon holes. There is always something new to be learnt. Thanks Kevin.
Greetings once again from Nova Scotia, wow, what a story. I love the awesome way you have, in telling stories. Our one and only, "Kevin, the bowman/bard " thank you for sharing your gifts and your time, we are VERY lucky you started your channel, I know I wouldn't have the courage to go out and do it. Thanks again, be safe, and as always best regards, Arthur
i grew up in rochester & it seems strange seeing n hearing the history of a castle so close to my upbringing & early life :) every alley way & street round rochester was my stomping ground lol. brilliant doc.
What a great tour of a beautiful castle and always with a wealth of architectural and historical knowledge from Mr. Hicks and company. Thanks for another great video.
Mr. Hicks, you keep out-doing yourself! This was one of my favorites. It is an absolute delight to watch your enthusiastic, informative, and light-hearted history lessons. Many thanks!
As a ten year old in 1960 I was taken to the castle and shown around. Knowing I was mad about aircraft he took me to the top of the keep. Across the river you could still see the slipways where Shorts launched their newly manufactured flying boats. What a day for a ten year old!
That was awesome . Brought back memories . In about1966 My Nan and Grandad were live in caretakers of Charles Dickens's house just down the high street from the castle and as lads my brother and I would play up at the castle . 65 now so that was a few years ago. I remember the canon there used to be at the head of the stairs. Thank you so much for your hard work . I will share this with my lads.
Brilliant Kevin thank you Rochester has been part of my life through my college years and all the way back since I was a three year old child taken to the Friday market that was always held in Rochester the castle I have always found it fascinating and your explanation fills in some very interesting details.
@lonestarbug in the UK cities need a Royal Charter. Without it, you're living in a very large town, which may be large enough to swallow several cities. Rochester lost its city status due to the ineptitude of the local councillors.
You must have been a wonderful teacher. I JUST found your channel today but I've already watched 3 videos. I'm Canadian and I've never been to England but have always wanted to go. I'm a snooker fan also a motorsports fan both of which are bigger there than here. I've also loved the history for many years. I own all 19 seasons of Time Team. I have them stored digitally and accessible on my home network. I find your presentation very professional and TV show like. You and your camera operator do an amazing job. Editing too. It's all very professional. Like watching Time Team but different of course. I just appreciate your enthusiasm and the impressive amount of knowledge about the subject matter. Makes watching that much more enjoyable. I wasn't a great student as a child. I was diagnosed with ADD as an adult so that's probably what my problem was. To be candid, it's just too much sugar in the diets of children. I'm happy I wasn't given mind altering mediation as a child to "fix" the problem. I could have many more today as a result. The cereal they market to children these days is just poison. Then cram 40 of them in a room with 1 adult and of course some are going to be left behind. I'm sorry, I could go on for days on this subject chasing the problems further and further up the ladder but what I'm really here for is to tell you how great of a presenter you are and therefore were probably a great teacher as well. I just wish I had been a better student when it mattered more. As an adult, I crave learning and knowledge. The majority of the media I consume is learning about something or somewhere. If you have the time (providing you ever see this) to answer a question for me. That being, what age (grade or year) were the majority of your students? Did you teach young children or teenagers? Thank you for the excellent content sir. It's been a pleasure and I'll try to comment on every video. You'll always get a 👍. Again, thank you. 🙏🫡
Wow, that's a lot to take in, thank you, I appreciate the kind words. In answer to your question I taught as a freelance history presenter as low as 5yr olds, but mostly students were age 8 through to 17. I myself live in Canada now, SK. 👍
It would be wise to consider keeping your opinions on ADD to yourself. You aren't a doctor and you clearly don't understand the mechanisms that are involved. Every time you spread false information you are making this world worse and in this case you are actually hurting people.
I love listening and watching your channel Kevin, as my family originally came from Worthington,England and I have always wanted to go to the UK to see how many of my ancestors lived but with watching you I can hear and see how they lived. You give me all the interesting details but I’m glad I live now and not sure I’d have liked to live back then. Thanks Kevin, I’m glad I found you.
@thehistorysquad your welcome I wish I knew you was there would be amazing to say hi. Thank you for all your hard work.i love the video with William marshal. Would you ever do a video on the knights templar or Temple church. Infact just over Rochester bridge there is Temple manor you would like
Nice! Was looking for another one if the videos. I rewatched all the castle tour series a few days ago. I just returned from the UK so I was already feeling nostalgic lol
Back in the U.K. for a bit then Kev? 🇬🇧 What a stunning place to visit and your right, the castle looks nearly identical to The White Tower. 12 years in The Guards, so know The Tower inside and out. Great video Kev, thank you and have a safe journey home!! 🇨🇦 😉
When you look at the castle and the different details of it, you can imagine the people living there at the time. The sense of the past time is so very strong. Yet another wonderfully put together video, and so very informative.
Hi Kevin, An absolutely terrific presentation. You can get lost in the engineering of these castles. The forethought of the pigeon nooks and strategic placement of the well for peace and war time is amazing. Thank you both for the excellent video and tour.
Living in Kent since birth and visiting this Castle many times, I'd love to see EH reroof it at some point, keep the weather out and preserve it for future generations. Great video :)
This is a great video. I went to Rochester Castle for the first time earlier this year, so I really appreciate getting more information about it. Thank you
You really bring a pile of stone to life. I’ve seen castles but not through your eyes. You’d make an incredible tour leader if you are ever so inclined. I’d go on that trip!
I recently got into history and I can't explain it but there is something lovely about imagining how things used to be but we can never be sure. It's like an itch you can't scratch. But it keeps me coming back.
Absolutely amazing man you are sir, a great inspiration to me as always, history is the most important subject to understand really and without a doubt requires huge levels of focus and discipline to fully understand rather than just reading
@@thehistorysquad I haven't watched for a couple months. But the way you keep up with your fans comments you will see that I've been binge-watching all afternoon. As a yank I'm off to bed while you are just waking up.😂👍😁
I just got home from work and opened RUclips and saw Rochester Castle, and said "F**King a right, man!" I remember the name from the movie Iron Clad. Now I must start the show, it's gonna be a good one.
Dear Kevin, I bet your account of Matthew Hopkins would be a great story and including the methods used on those poor souls God bless them. Your story telling is always by far the best!!!
Listening to your (brilliant) tale and looking at the castle reminded me of a film that I had seen "Ironclad" all about the siege and its history, great film but you do it so much better, thank you.
I love the castle tours! I watch every video multiple times to really comprehend their complexity. I find fascinating both the initial construction and their development through history. Thanks for sharing!
Kevin, cracking good tour of the castle! Here’s a small but historical point. King John did not sign the Magna Carta. He and the other nobles affixed their seals to it with sealing wax. That’s how it was done in the day. The Victorians and other artists never researched this well enough. Even though I don’t comment each time, I view every one of your productions and give it a thumbs up. You warm my historian’s heart. Carry on! Cheers!
Ah Kevin our legend! Making great videos back to back as always. Keep at it and always looking forward to the next one like a child at ToysRus - P.S welcome back home ❤
Kev thank you so much for telling us all about this castle! And each and every one of your wonderful videos! You are the best ole copper brother I know ❤️ all your work.
Best storyteller on RUclips. Our man Kevin is almost single handedly putting the entire History Channel to shame.
Absolutely!!
I second that! 💯💯
agreed!!
Yes he has.
Wow! 😃
As someone who does some volunteering for museums and laments the lack of interest in the past (and the consequences of that) it amazes me how well you attract and inform people with your great story telling and other skills. Education at it’s best.
Andrew, I appreciate that, thank you.
Thanks a million.
Your channel is my favourite.
May I ask you why the Normans emerged from resource poor Normandy as pioneers of heavy cavalry and excellence in warfare but also as great engineers and visionaries? Please excuse my boldness and ignorance. @thehistorysquad
@@TheRooneymandan They relied upon a European wide pool of resources, for example at the Battle of Hastings, many of the troops that fought for the Normans were in fact foreign mercenaries. Many of the architects and builders would have come from other parts of France and even Northern Italy.
@thehistorysquad Thanks Kevin.
I'm enlightened but still curious as to why they seem to have emerged as the complete conquering product almost overnight?
Surely there was something that was the catalyst?
The absolute best man for this job! You can tell he is full of passion
Glad you enjoyed the tour 😃
I’m American, but my mom is from Kent. And this is my favorite castle! :)
Thank You for a facinating tour of this fantastic Castle ! I was amazed , learning that the most powerful person ( the King ) not only had no privacy , but was open to assination attempts .
Glad you enjoyed it
Incredible that old castles like this are still standing. 🏰 Thank you for the tour and history.
Thank you for bringing Rochester Castle’s history alive for us Kevin 🙏
I grew up in Rochester, and visited the castle many times over the years. I had never heard of the pigeon holes. There is always something new to be learnt. Thanks Kevin.
Greetings once again from Nova Scotia, wow, what a story. I love the awesome way you have, in telling stories. Our one and only, "Kevin, the bowman/bard " thank you for sharing your gifts and your time, we are VERY lucky you started your channel, I know I wouldn't have the courage to go out and do it. Thanks again, be safe, and as always best regards, Arthur
How lovely, thank you so much Arthur, I appreciate your kind words.
Your channel is fantastic many thanks for all your hard work. You bring history to life it's terrific!
I appreciate that, thank you
i grew up in rochester & it seems strange seeing n hearing the history of a castle so close to my upbringing & early life :)
every alley way & street round rochester was my stomping ground lol.
brilliant doc.
Perfect gift for Friday morning. Thanks Kevin
What a great tour of a beautiful castle and always with a wealth of architectural and historical knowledge from Mr. Hicks and company. Thanks for another great video.
Our pleasure!
It is very well proportioned.
Thank you Kevin, you’re the best. You save my sanity with your amazing videos.
Thanks !!
Mr. Hicks, you keep out-doing yourself! This was one of my favorites. It is an absolute delight to watch your enthusiastic, informative, and light-hearted history lessons. Many thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
As a ten year old in 1960 I was taken to the castle and shown around. Knowing I was mad about aircraft he took me to the top of the keep. Across the river you could still see the slipways where Shorts launched their newly manufactured flying boats. What a day for a ten year old!
That was awesome . Brought back memories . In about1966 My Nan and Grandad were live in caretakers of Charles Dickens's house just down the high street from the castle and as lads my brother and I would play up at the castle . 65 now so that was a few years ago. I remember the canon there used to be at the head of the stairs. Thank you so much for your hard work . I will share this with my lads.
Wow, how lovely
Marvelous Kevin Enjoyed it immensely
Loving these Friday video drops, bullseye everytime.
Great clip, Kevin. It's a pleasure to follow your steps around history.
More magnificent castles! Thankyou Kevin 🤙
Brilliant Kevin thank you Rochester has been part of my life through my college years and all the way back since I was a three year old child taken to the Friday market that was always held in Rochester the castle I have always found it fascinating and your explanation fills in some very interesting details.
Wonderful. Glad you enjoyed it
Amazing castle and great history once again Kevin! I would never have guessed about the pigeons! Thank you!
absolutley facinating as always
Glad you enjoyed it
Rochester, the only English city I know of that lost its city status. It's a story that deserves a full video.
@@neiloflongbeck5705 I as a Texan, please explain to me what that means.
@lonestarbug in the UK cities need a Royal Charter. Without it, you're living in a very large town, which may be large enough to swallow several cities. Rochester lost its city status due to the ineptitude of the local councillors.
@@neiloflongbeck5705 I see.
Thank you. I just now researched it. Area of Medway formed in 1998.
@@neiloflongbeck5705 And as my last name is Clark, my heritage is English.
Thanks for taking us along on the tour, Kevin. It takes a lot to make bare stone walls interesting, but you did a masterful job. Cheers from Texas.
Glad you enjoyed it Dave, it's great to get back to the castles when I can.
Protect your border David. Those Dems are not patriots.
Your castle videos are the best! :D Thank you :D
I truly admire Kevin's knowledge and his ability to explain the history of castles.
You must have been a wonderful teacher. I JUST found your channel today but I've already watched 3 videos.
I'm Canadian and I've never been to England but have always wanted to go. I'm a snooker fan also a motorsports fan both of which are bigger there than here. I've also loved the history for many years. I own all 19 seasons of Time Team. I have them stored digitally and accessible on my home network.
I find your presentation very professional and TV show like. You and your camera operator do an amazing job. Editing too. It's all very professional. Like watching Time Team but different of course. I just appreciate your enthusiasm and the impressive amount of knowledge about the subject matter. Makes watching that much more enjoyable.
I wasn't a great student as a child. I was diagnosed with ADD as an adult so that's probably what my problem was. To be candid, it's just too much sugar in the diets of children. I'm happy I wasn't given mind altering mediation as a child to "fix" the problem. I could have many more today as a result. The cereal they market to children these days is just poison. Then cram 40 of them in a room with 1 adult and of course some are going to be left behind.
I'm sorry, I could go on for days on this subject chasing the problems further and further up the ladder but what I'm really here for is to tell you how great of a presenter you are and therefore were probably a great teacher as well. I just wish I had been a better student when it mattered more. As an adult, I crave learning and knowledge. The majority of the media I consume is learning about something or somewhere.
If you have the time (providing you ever see this) to answer a question for me. That being, what age (grade or year) were the majority of your students? Did you teach young children or teenagers?
Thank you for the excellent content sir. It's been a pleasure and I'll try to comment on every video. You'll always get a 👍. Again, thank you. 🙏🫡
Wow, that's a lot to take in, thank you, I appreciate the kind words.
In answer to your question I taught as a freelance history presenter as low as 5yr olds, but mostly students were age 8 through to 17.
I myself live in Canada now, SK. 👍
It would be wise to consider keeping your opinions on ADD to yourself. You aren't a doctor and you clearly don't understand the mechanisms that are involved. Every time you spread false information you are making this world worse and in this case you are actually hurting people.
I love listening and watching your channel Kevin, as my family originally came from Worthington,England and I have always wanted to go to the UK to see how many of my ancestors lived but with watching you I can hear and see how they lived. You give me all the interesting details but I’m glad I live now and not sure I’d have liked to live back then. Thanks Kevin, I’m glad I found you.
Thanks Carol, I'm glad you found us too! All the best.
Your castle tours are fabulous!
Thanks
Best documentary of Rocheater castle I have seen. Amazing work and I love it there. Thank you for your amazing work
That’s very kind of you, thanks.
@thehistorysquad your welcome I wish I knew you was there would be amazing to say hi. Thank you for all your hard work.i love the video with William marshal. Would you ever do a video on the knights templar or Temple church.
Infact just over Rochester bridge there is Temple manor you would like
@@Brianroadtofaith yes quite possibly one day I'll get to it. 👍
Thank you Kevin!❤
Nice! Was looking for another one if the videos. I rewatched all the castle tour series a few days ago. I just returned from the UK so I was already feeling nostalgic lol
Thanks!
Greetings from Virginia Beach, Virginia USA.
You're a national treasure, Kevin. Thank you for the awesome tour and storytelling.
And thank you for the SUPER, it’s much appreciated, I’m glad you enjoyed the video 👍
Awesome! Thank you for making my Friday! 😊
Absolutely wonderful, as always!! Thank you for this :)
A pleasure 👍
Fantastic. You didn’t need to build a model. It was a beautiful tour. Thank you.
😜
The thing is that he did. It's a beautiful show of skills and I'm sure it's an excellent hobby for Kev 👍
*I don't mean that he needed to.
It's the commitment I was referring to
Thanks for the tour, Kevin!
You bet!
I could watch these castle tours by Kevin for hours upon hours.
Imagine how many eras that place has seen come and go. If walks could talk ...wow... Thank you my friend Kevin... Awesome video! ❤❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it
Perfect timing, today is my birthday and I get a tour of the mighty Rotchester castle! 😊
Happy Birthday Jodie!
Mr. Hicks is a veteran I see. His enthusiasm for History has made him a great story teller and historian.
STUNNING
Back in the U.K. for a bit then Kev? 🇬🇧
What a stunning place to visit and your right, the castle looks nearly identical to The White Tower.
12 years in The Guards, so know The Tower inside and out.
Great video Kev, thank you and have a safe journey home!! 🇨🇦 😉
Cheers buddy 👍
Just an amazing construction!
Masterful presentation as always Kev. Every upload is a pleasure to watch. Thanks!
ive been binging all of the castle tour videos the past few days 😭😭!! perfect timing thank you kevinnnnn 🫶🫶
My pleasure 👍
When you look at the castle and the different details of it, you can imagine the people living there at the time. The sense of the past time is so very strong. Yet another wonderfully put together video, and so very informative.
Hi Kevin, An absolutely terrific presentation. You can get lost in the engineering of these castles. The forethought of the pigeon nooks and strategic placement of the well for peace and war time is amazing. Thank you both for the excellent video and tour.
Living in Kent since birth and visiting this Castle many times, I'd love to see EH reroof it at some point, keep the weather out and preserve it for future generations. Great video :)
It's no longer EH belongs to the city now
Another fantastic video, thanks Kevin, you are undoubtedly the best historian on RUclips IMO, keep up the great work!! ✌
Thanks again!
Most interesting guide with a magnet to learn from Mr. Kevin. Thank you😊
seeing the inside of some of the staircases, and the hallways, always brings me joy, thanks for adding those in!
This is a great video. I went to Rochester Castle for the first time earlier this year, so I really appreciate getting more information about it. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Watching these videos makes me wish I could travel back in time and see these castles in their full glory
We used to do school trips to Rochester and Canterbury
I remember in primary school when walking along the high street we had to find all the shop names inspired by Dickens :)
Its always great to see our favourite historian, bowman, veteran, police officer and all round great entertaining man uploading for us all 👍👍
😁
Great one Kevin nice always enjoyable to watch and learn .
Thanks 👍
You really bring a pile of stone to life. I’ve seen castles but not through your eyes. You’d make an incredible tour leader if you are ever so inclined. I’d go on that trip!
Thanks Viv
I recently got into history and I can't explain it but there is something lovely about imagining how things used to be but we can never be sure. It's like an itch you can't scratch. But it keeps me coming back.
Thanks
Hey Tom, thanks once again for your very kind SUPER. I'm glad you enjoyed our tour 👍
Splendid, as expected.
Cheers Dave
It came up just as I was heading to bed after a sleepless night. Heck I had put off bed and watch this video first
😜 just what you need to take your mind off things
fabulous as always
Absolutely amazing man you are sir, a great inspiration to me as always, history is the most important subject to understand really and without a doubt requires huge levels of focus and discipline to fully understand rather than just reading
Thanks! I bet this Castle would have been something to see back then. An engineering marvel.
Hey William, thanks again for the SUPER. The keep at Rochester here is very imposing but yes, can you imagine in its prime?
@@thehistorysquad I haven't watched for a couple months. But the way you keep up with your fans comments you will see that I've been binge-watching all afternoon. As a yank I'm off to bed while you are just waking up.😂👍😁
Smokes on standby AND The History Squad?
Great start to the weekend!
Keep up the great work mate.
❤ from a subscriber.
Cheers Smudge 👍
I can’t believe RUclips didn’t put this in my feed for 7 hours. I need to know asap RUclips. Big love from Tennessee Kevin🤙
😂
I love the castle tours, can’t get enough of’ em.
Thank you sir…we hope you’re very well…and long may it remain so.
You're very welcome.
Absolute treat . Thankyou kevin
That's a great story, sir! Castles hold a special place in the heart of every military man) Sincerely, Edward )
Cheers Edward, glad you enjoyed it.
Kevin continues to carry the message! Thank you for taking us along another stellar tour!
I just got home from work and opened RUclips and saw Rochester Castle, and said "F**King a right, man!" I remember the name from the movie Iron Clad. Now I must start the show, it's gonna be a good one.
That was a really good movie.
Thanks Kevin you have done another great job of telling us the history of this magnificent castle wish it was still complete to see all its glory ❤️🏰
You are very welcome. It's in a lot better shape than some but yes it's a shame about that fire.
❤just in time
I love opening this app and seeing a new Medieval video from you!!! 🎉
Dear Kevin, I bet your account of Matthew Hopkins would be a great story and including the methods used on those poor souls God bless them. Your story telling is always by far the best!!!
Food for thought, thanks!
Listening to your (brilliant) tale and looking at the castle reminded me of a film that I had seen "Ironclad" all about the siege and its history, great film but you do it so much better, thank you.
Wow, thank you! Ironclad, it was a good film though wasn't it 😉
I absolutely love Kevin’s historic videos! I wish Kevin would do a collaboration with Time Team! That would be epic!
Great tour, Kevin. It's like I was there. And that's nice because I haven't been to that part of the country.
Tks kevin.such joy
It’s on my visit list!
Always a good day when Kevin posts
Another goodun Kev .
Cheers .
I love the castle tours! I watch every video multiple times to really comprehend their complexity. I find fascinating both the initial construction and their development through history. Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure, thanks for watching.
Kevin, cracking good tour of the castle!
Here’s a small but historical point. King John did not sign the Magna Carta. He and the other nobles affixed their seals to it with sealing wax. That’s how it was done in the day. The Victorians and other artists never researched this well enough.
Even though I don’t comment each time, I view every one of your productions and give it a thumbs up. You warm my historian’s heart. Carry on!
Cheers!
Cheers buddy, much appreciated.
Excellent Kevin, been a long time since i was down there.
Enjoy your visit back
Cheers
Thank you for your service sir 🫡
And for the wonderful videos!
Love the castle videos 😊❤
Oh yeah another castle upload 😁🎉
Great tour! Thank you for passing on these important and intriguing details
Yes, another castle tour. Magnificent Kevin!
Many thanks!
Good one Kevin! Thanks for this one!
A Ghost flits by, in a background window at frame [17:41].
Always great😊
another great video
gorgeous castle and beautiful arches, thanks! Can imagine the woodwork.
Ah Kevin our legend! Making great videos back to back as always.
Keep at it and always looking forward to the next one like a child at ToysRus - P.S welcome back home ❤
Kev thank you so much for telling us all about this castle! And each and every one of your wonderful videos! You are the best ole copper brother I know ❤️ all your work.
Cheers! Much appreciated 👍