Thank you for another interesting documentary about Leicester. Looking forward to episode 4. My daughter and her Canadian partner look forward to watching these videos. They both love history . They live in Calgary.
Many Thanks for 3 well made videos... You really know how to speak to beginners and I love the way you present it all... As a dane I had to stop the first viseo, and google Lester to put it into my internal map... I hope you will do many more videos... ;-)
Love this series! I was born in the area of Wharf St, then Thurnby Lodge, Birstall and finally Oadby. Not lived there now for 30yrs but still love it. Good to be reminded of all the familiar places. Thanks
Another truly outstanding instalment of your history of Leicester Jim.. your knowledge is immense and you really take us back into times past and make me feel connected to the place i live like never before.. Brilliant.. roll on the next video
Thank you Jim, once again a fascinating documentary. This period along with the English civil war are my two favourite times in our history, thanks to the books of Bernard Cornwell I knew a little of Æthelflæd, but did not realise there was a statue too her in the guildhall, I shall now go and find it out. Once again I look forward to the next episode.
Fantastic! I watched all episodes back to back! was disappointed they ended Loved watching them and I learnt so much watching them in such a short space of time. I moved to Leicester in 1978 and have saw many changes with local landscape and I have been fascinated with Archaeology for many years now and would love to get more involved. Thanks again and keep up with the videos
Another very informative video, many thanks! The Two Ladies of Mercia was VERY interesting, and fine concluding comment they may have been very influential in the multiculturalism which epitomises Leicester. Regards Gus
:-) you could even see my old house from some of it! Enjoying this immensely, thank you. I loved visiting the Jewry Wall Museum to see the contrast between how people lived in roundhouses, with their animals etc, and the villa with the red painted walls, and mosaic floors. The local Romano-Brits must have felt like they were visiting another planet. Not to say they weren't "Civilised" they just had a wildly different culture.
I almost fell over when I saw you at Peatling Magma. I was in the midst of searching for history of my family’Great Peatling Lodge’ My great grandfather had been the owner until the early 1900s when he left for religious reasons to Canada. I went to visit the place a decade ago and continue to be interested in the place and my family’s history there.
@@HiddenHistoriesofLeicester Yay! if you ever need it, i have the actual floor plans etc of the Peatling Lodge, along with a book of history/about people who lived in Claycoton and Peatling from the mid/late 1800s-1930... and the family trees going back to the mid/late 1600s for some.
when I saw the title I was half expecting 'hidden' to imply giants, aliens, atlanteans. lost technology or other such nonsense that permeates the internet. What a delight to hear nowt more marvellous than grub huts, see actual archaeology and great research, Thank you from a Staffordshire Allerton ety Aller (alder tree) ton ( town)
Utterly brilliant! Love to hear about this time. Interesting that there was a village in the Fosse Rec area. During extremely dry weather you can see (what appears to be) a track more or less parralel with the small stream. And marks that look like buildings by the track. Haven't found anything on the web about it, so probably nothing. Interesting though. Thanks for the video!
Thanks Neale! I grew up around there, so know it quite well. I know there are signs of medieval ridge and furrow ploughing there and some flints, including an early arrowhead have been discovered by the stream. Roman finds have also come up around Tetuan Rd, so people have been using that area for many thousands of years! 👍🏻
Ha! Each script is about 12-16 pages long, so it feels like I’ve almost written a book already! 😉 Perhaps, when I’ve covered enough time periods, I can merge them into a book. We’ll see 🙂👍🏻
Many Thanks for another nice and informative video... Please keep them comming... However there is a big question in my small danish head, and that is the pronaunciation of "Leceister" where I only hear: "LesTer", and not: "Lei-ces-ter"... ,-)
Hi! Episode 3 explores place name origins, including Leicester’s, which has changed a lot between Roman and Medieval times. I wish I had an answer for you other than to say the name came along time before a standardised spelling and is another one of those quirks of the English language where the spoken is different to how it’s written. Other examples include Worcester (pronounced Wuster), Loughborough (Luffbra), Leominster (Lemster), Gloucester (Gloster), Belvoir (Beaver) etc... 🤷🏻♂️😉👍🏻
About Christianity, When St. Augustine found that in Cornwall they were already Christians. Joseph of Arimathea had taught the people about Christ when he arrived there after leaving Israel.
The church wasn't a hit with the people? So they didn't want that free hospital treatment,orphanages,hostels for poor travellers,good workhouses and schools started by Saint basil of Caesarea Cappadocia,in 389AD,starting with the free pre- funded hospital.?
God gave that vast ammount of land in the north and east midlands to norse people because they were family minded.they weren't drunk half the time like a****-s****'s,and were much more capable in war.before william of normandy was setting on pevensey beach,the flag of the whole of england,from abercorn and edinburgh southwards,was represented by the danbrog flag.
Hi Jim, just screened this on HDPP's live stream and it was very well received by all. Thank you.
Great to hear, Paul! Thanks for letting me know 😊👍
THANKYOU it's our pleasure for all your hard work and sharing your knowledge and passion. Praise where it's due Jim 👋Yvonne 👍
I love them. Keep it up.
Very interesting- looking forward to episode 4
Thank you for another interesting documentary about Leicester. Looking forward to episode 4.
My daughter and her Canadian partner look forward to watching these videos. They both love history . They live in Calgary.
Many Thanks for 3 well made videos... You really know how to speak to beginners and I love the way you present it all... As a dane I had to stop the first viseo, and google Lester to put it into my internal map... I hope you will do many more videos... ;-)
Another triumph! Well done everyone!
I do hope you will carry on with these, they are really interesting.
Thank you, found these videos extremely interesting. Looking forward to Number 4.
Great stuff. Totally absorbing.
Love this series! I was born in the area of Wharf St, then Thurnby Lodge, Birstall and finally Oadby. Not lived there now for 30yrs but still love it. Good to be reminded of all the familiar places. Thanks
Fantastic! A joy to watch.
Excellent stuff. Can't wait for the next one.
What a wonderful ruler who carried the respect of all. We have gone backwards these days.
Thoroughly Enjoyed.😊
Glad you enjoyed it
Really enjoyed that. Thank you. Aethelflaed is one of my favourite historical characters.
Love these videos, clearly alot of effort goes into them. Keep it up
Another truly outstanding instalment of your history of Leicester Jim.. your knowledge is immense and you really take us back into times past and make me feel connected to the place i live like never before.. Brilliant.. roll on the next video
Thank you Jim, once again a fascinating documentary.
This period along with the English civil war are my two favourite times in our history, thanks to the books of Bernard Cornwell I knew a little of Æthelflæd, but did not realise there was a statue too her in the guildhall, I shall now go and find it out.
Once again I look forward to the next episode.
Really enjoyable. Congratulations. I'll forward to everyone at home in Leicester!
Awesome, thank you! Episode 4a now available too! :0D
Fantastic! I watched all episodes back to back! was disappointed they ended Loved watching them and I learnt so much watching them in such a short space of time. I moved to Leicester in 1978 and have saw many changes with local landscape and I have been fascinated with Archaeology for many years now and would love to get more involved. Thanks again and keep up with the videos
Thank you! This was excellent.
Another very informative video, many thanks! The Two Ladies of Mercia was VERY interesting, and fine concluding comment they may have been very influential in the multiculturalism which epitomises Leicester. Regards Gus
Another good one. Keep em coming.
:-) you could even see my old house from some of it! Enjoying this immensely, thank you. I loved visiting the Jewry Wall Museum to see the contrast between how people lived in roundhouses, with their animals etc, and the villa with the red painted walls, and mosaic floors. The local Romano-Brits must have felt like they were visiting another planet. Not to say they weren't "Civilised" they just had a wildly different culture.
Indeed! My next episode will explore Roman Leicester in more detail, so keep your eyes peeled! 😉👍🏻
Lovely presentation locations.
As always truly interesting and extremely well presented. Looking forward to next episode. Thanks
I almost fell over when I saw you at Peatling Magma. I was in the midst of searching for history of my family’Great Peatling Lodge’ My great grandfather had been the owner until the early 1900s when he left for religious reasons to Canada. I went to visit the place a decade ago and continue to be interested in the place and my family’s history there.
Well, Peatling will feature again in my next episode - so keep watching! 😉👍🏻
@@HiddenHistoriesofLeicester Yay! if you ever need it, i have the actual floor plans etc of the Peatling Lodge, along with a book of history/about people who lived in Claycoton and Peatling from the mid/late 1800s-1930... and the family trees going back to the mid/late 1600s for some.
when I saw the title I was half expecting 'hidden' to imply giants, aliens, atlanteans. lost technology or other such nonsense that permeates the internet. What a delight to hear nowt more marvellous than grub huts, see actual archaeology and great research, Thank you from a Staffordshire Allerton ety Aller (alder tree) ton ( town)
Good Video.
Utterly brilliant! Love to hear about this time. Interesting that there was a village in the Fosse Rec area. During extremely dry weather you can see (what appears to be) a track more or less parralel with the small stream. And marks that look like buildings by the track. Haven't found anything on the web about it, so probably nothing. Interesting though. Thanks for the video!
Thanks Neale! I grew up around there, so know it quite well. I know there are signs of medieval ridge and furrow ploughing there and some flints, including an early arrowhead have been discovered by the stream. Roman finds have also come up around Tetuan Rd, so people have been using that area for many thousands of years! 👍🏻
Wow! This I didn't know. Gives me something to research. Thanks!
Thank you for giving me more knowledge ;)
My pleasure!
Will there be a book?
Ha! Each script is about 12-16 pages long, so it feels like I’ve almost written a book already! 😉 Perhaps, when I’ve covered enough time periods, I can merge them into a book. We’ll see 🙂👍🏻
Many Thanks for another nice and informative video... Please keep them comming... However there is a big question in my small danish head, and that is the pronaunciation of "Leceister" where I only hear: "LesTer", and not: "Lei-ces-ter"... ,-)
Hi! Episode 3 explores place name origins, including Leicester’s, which has changed a lot between Roman and Medieval times. I wish I had an answer for you other than to say the name came along time before a standardised spelling and is another one of those quirks of the English language where the spoken is different to how it’s written. Other examples include Worcester (pronounced Wuster), Loughborough (Luffbra), Leominster (Lemster), Gloucester (Gloster), Belvoir (Beaver) etc... 🤷🏻♂️😉👍🏻
Bromkinsthorpe is still cited on house deeds in West Leicester.
Thorpe is pronounced torp.im glad the danish group was covered,I was about to get volcanic.
About Christianity, When St. Augustine found that in Cornwall they were already Christians. Joseph of Arimathea had taught the people about Christ when he arrived there after leaving Israel.
The background music is irritating
Penda lives!!.
The church wasn't a hit with the people? So they didn't want that free hospital treatment,orphanages,hostels for poor travellers,good workhouses and schools started by Saint basil of Caesarea Cappadocia,in 389AD,starting with the free pre- funded hospital.?
God gave that vast ammount of land in the north and east midlands to norse people because they were family minded.they weren't drunk half the time like a****-s****'s,and were much more capable in war.before william of normandy was setting on pevensey beach,the flag of the whole of england,from abercorn and edinburgh southwards,was represented by the danbrog flag.
Leicesters name will change again , under new occupancy , culturally it is unrecognisable , it is inevitable,