That climb was... wow. I kept thinking for some reason, that, the first ladder was it, then came the second, then the third. What a thrill 😄🙂 Amazing video, thank you.
Wow. I spent some time as a helper in St. George's, and none of the priests I met there knew half so much as this chap. And you got into places where we never went before the great renovation in about 2000.
Fr Ben was remarkable - he's hardly been there a year! Fr Ben has a deep knowledge of the history of his church - but also profound and interesting plans for its future (both as a building and a church).
Thoroughly enjoyable apart from the moment I felt I was in the sky above the church. You and Father Ben are just so sensible when it comes to dealing with slavery. And I thoroughly agree about churches having to be somewhere special. You don't need to "believe" to appreciate that sense of connection with people who lived and used the church many centuries before.
Having sung at St George the Martyr Southwark - I will also add that when the place is filled with music - the natural awe and wonder of the place is quite profound. I hope the spire didn't get too dizzying :-)
@@hereticatious You've just put attending a choral concert at St George's on my list. Not always straightforward when you live on the border with Cornwall, but it's surprising what can be achieved when you want to.
Hereticatious made a very fair and accurate short description of the James Somerset case - a very important legal decision. I don't think anyone knows what James Somerset looked like, or his real name (he chose James at his baptism apparently), or what happened to him afterwards. Nonetheless, there should be a statue of James Somerset somewhere.
Yes, I very much agree. I wasn't aware of the case before this - but it shows the horrible knots society has to tie itself into when it accommodates an obvious and manifest evil - and interestingly - how its own laws can cut the knot right through.
That climb up the tower was the stuff of nightmares for me. I got jelly knees just sitting at my screen watching. Excellent adventure.
That was some climb and view. But the church interior was made so alive by the wonderful priest. Excellent viewing.
Great video. Thank you.
Really appreciate you risking your life to go up as far as you could. Fabulous!
While I'm very, very careful - it certainly can feel precarious on some of those old wooden ladders. Thanks for watching!
That climb was... wow. I kept thinking for some reason, that, the first ladder was it, then came the second, then the third. What a thrill 😄🙂
Amazing video, thank you.
There was actually one more ladder (if I'd got through the trap door). It gives me chills too.
Ben is a thoroughly engaging chap, isn't he?
An absolutely top guy!
I really love these videos - I am so happy I discovered the channel :)
I'm so happy you found them too. Keep watching!
Wow. I spent some time as a helper in St. George's, and none of the priests I met there knew half so much as this chap. And you got into places where we never went before the great renovation in about 2000.
Fr Ben was remarkable - he's hardly been there a year! Fr Ben has a deep knowledge of the history of his church - but also profound and interesting plans for its future (both as a building and a church).
Thoroughly enjoyable apart from the moment I felt I was in the sky above the church. You and Father Ben are just so sensible when it comes to dealing with slavery. And I thoroughly agree about churches having to be somewhere special. You don't need to "believe" to appreciate that sense of connection with people who lived and used the church many centuries before.
Having sung at St George the Martyr Southwark - I will also add that when the place is filled with music - the natural awe and wonder of the place is quite profound.
I hope the spire didn't get too dizzying :-)
@@hereticatious You've just put attending a choral concert at St George's on my list. Not always straightforward when you live on the border with Cornwall, but it's surprising what can be achieved when you want to.
Hereticatious made a very fair and accurate short description of the James Somerset case - a very important legal decision. I don't think anyone knows what James Somerset looked like, or his real name (he chose James at his baptism apparently), or what happened to him afterwards. Nonetheless, there should be a statue of James Somerset somewhere.
Yes, I very much agree. I wasn't aware of the case before this - but it shows the horrible knots society has to tie itself into when it accommodates an obvious and manifest evil - and interestingly - how its own laws can cut the knot right through.
Ben Bell is a great guide through the church.
The fish-eye lens is not a great idea.
If you don't like the fish-eye lens - I need volunteers for a second camera person! Must be prepared to work for less than peanuts.