In Search of the 13th Baron of Warrington - Sir John Boteler

Welcome to our brand new 'Rambles through History Special' entitled 'In Search of the 13th Baron of Warrington'. In episode twelve join James as he starts his journey at Bewsey Old Hall in Warrington, birthplace of the 13th Baron of the town. Follow James as he takes the journey to St Elphin's parish church to visit the final resting place of Sir John Boteler and to examine the alabaster tomb and effigies of Lady Margaret Gerrard of Kingsley, first wife of Sir John and the 13th Baron of Warrington himself. See for yourself the carved effigies of Sir John and Lady Margaret lying hand in hand upon the heavily carved tomb chest. Filmed in High Definition and including 4k drone footage.
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[@nataliatrusova5495]

It is so heartwarming story! And sound accompaniment is fine!

[@Tvpresenter4history]

Many thanks indeed

[@bluenose8442]

I attended Boteler Grammar School, left in 1972. Loved the history of the Boteler family. Thanks for the video.

[@Tvpresenter4history]

Very welcome. Thanks for taking the time to watch ...

[@petermatyash3664]

Magnificent church, i really enjoyed seeing the effigies and how they were shown holding hands. Well done again James.

[@Tvpresenter4history]

very welcome indeed Peter. I really do have the best job on the world 😊😊

[@petermatyash3664]

@@Tvpresenter4history You certainly do, in these bad times it is always good to see you doiing well.

[@Tvpresenter4history]

thanks Peter already writing the next one !!!

[@StephenandYhana]

Always a pleasure watching your videos buddy. The church was stunning too

[@Tvpresenter4history]

many thanks indeed

[@kevinworrall231]

Loved it James especially when you're on our patch. We are lucky we still have Bewsey old Hall as as you probably know Warrington borough council love knocking old buildings down. I'd love you to do a video on William Beaumont of warrington if you could James. First class as always 👍💯

[@Tvpresenter4history]

thanks Kevin. As I live in Warrington I decided to do something here. I did ine s few weeks ago in Culcheth too

[@Smithsgold]

nice

[@Tvpresenter4history]

cheers Smithsgold...

[@UNDERGROUNDCALLING0161]

amazing information

[@Tvpresenter4history]

Many thanks... I have a huge project coming at the end of May !!!

[@UNDERGROUNDCALLING0161]

@@Tvpresenter4history always enjoy your videos James 👍🏼

[@jimmyviaductophilelawley5587]

His son Thomas founded the Grammar school in Warrington in 1522 aged 62

[@kevinworrall231]

Cutting a priceless artifact with a saw only in warrington

[@Tvpresenter4history]

yep good old WBC