Reminds me of the opening of St. Pancras station in 1868 and the wonderful brickwork that is displayed on its facade and flanks which was extensively restored when the station was upgraded to an International Terminus in 2007. A documentary was made of the intricacy the restoring artisans were faced with. The results have been wonderful.
@@SkillBuilder i got to walk around the hotel bit and see the restored grand staircase around the time they were doing the bathrooms, amazing place. I think that was 2009 when I was there. Are those pics copyright or can you put them on a vid?
What a great channel to stumble into. History and Architecture and Building presented by a bloke who speaks my language. This channel will keep me entertained for a while
I just discovered this channel I thought I’d just watch a little bit but before you know it I watched the lot. I loved it , the brick work, the history so good !
Many years ago i worked on an old manor house putting a modern kitchin in one of the ground floor rooms it had Jacobian panels jacobian , staircase you would not believe the york stone slabs ,and supposedly the first set of sash windows in the UK i would suggest a trip to Arundel castle if you want to see impressive stone work
Great video Roger thank you. like you I'm never bored looking at buildings appreciating the skills involved. I think of all the quality architecture and civil engineering in the nineteenth century especially by the railway companies which has been lost. There's a beautiful skewed bridge in Thicket Road SE20 thankfully still there! Fred Dibnah's Buildings of Britain is a great book he covers the same sort of angle. I like the way you still include the 'history' whilst guiding the through the joys of the trade skills at the highest level.
Thanks Roger, that's just down the road from me, I go there a fair bit just to wander around outside to take in the buildings. Those chimbleys are a riot, the gardens are worth a good looksee too. All the best
Beautiful building. There is a miniature version in Layer Marney Essex, allegedly it was to be a gate house for some substantially larger. How true that is I don't know but there could have been HCP 2. Great video 😊
A visitor would not see so much until an expert builder points it all out. Many thanks, Roger. We found the Palace very impressive on a family visit some years ago.
This is just fantastic to watch! Thank you! Have seen many brickies/ and labourers-hodcarriers unable to even "mix and match" bricks to acquire a relatively even appearance of walls let alone create a 'pattern' effectively!! So despairing to see many houses in the same brick type but the courses obviously laid on different days because they are NOT "mixed and matched" to give an overall EVEN appearance!!!
Only a small comment - please spend more time on the building materials and their use! I would have loved to see and hear more about the joinery; about the lead work on the windows: about the original flooring etc.
That was the intention but I found the information was hard to come by. It is a problem because nobody thought it important to preserve the construction details. We will try harder to unearth more of this and it is really the whole point of doing these videos but I underestimated how hard it would be to find the facts and get to talk to the right people.
@@SkillBuilder thank you very much for the reply. Many years ago, my father had a neighbour in Bromley, Len Smith, who worked for English Heritage (?) as a project manager (again?) and he knew everything about the construction techniques, the materials used in these types of buildings. Len must now be in his late 70’s if he is still with us but such a nice man and so knowledgeable about these old buildings .
@@SkillBuilder As someone who is obsessed with architectural history i can recommend the book "Hampton Court - by Simon Thurley" gives a very very detailed account of the history of the buildings architecture.
I was fortunate enough to go behind the scenes at Hampton Court some years ago. One of the Alumni of my degree course in Building Surveying worked there and guided us, pointing out many of the interesting building features. The Hammer beam roof in the Great Hall is amazing and a tribute to the carpenters of over 500years ago. Stories abound about the whole construction and its different periods. Thanks for the revisit.
In the light of current events , Hampton Court seems an appropriate destination . A marvel of the achievements of the people of those times , and also the precarious lives of those in power at that time . Again we see a parallel into days world where power does not always continue in a straight path if you follow my meaning , but at least those who stray these days won’t be reduced in hight in the physical sense . Nice one Rodger as always .
Lovely video Roger, up there with the one in the Netherlands. Back in the early eighties when there where still indentured apprenticeships, we were taken by the college on a day trip to Hampton Court so we could be inspired by the brickwork. I build a chimney based on one at the palace as my advanced craft piece. A fantastic building, everyone should go see it at least once in their life.
Hampton Court Palace is my very favourite Royal Palace, there's something very special about it. The staff are fantastic, kind and accommodating. I've been to historic sites all over the UK, and they are the absolute best.
If Starmer hadn't been caught with his pants down he would never have told us or declined future offers. People struggle all their working lives and these hypocrits are lining their pockets. Anglea (I'm working class) Rayner had a holiday in a New York luxury penthouse. No doubt she flew first class. They are so quick to leave their roots behind them and the people that voted them in.
That was great, Roger. The BBC will be after you soon, you've got such a recogniseable face, I'm not supprised you got noticed. It's a face that looks as if it's been lived in, a bit like Sid James. Thanks for sharing, a real treat for us.
I notice that all the barrels have chestnut banding around them. Whilst visiting the brandy distillers in Cognac they explained to me that they are used to attract beetles and their larvae from attacking the oak barrels as they prefer the chesnut. Better to sacrifice a cheap material over an expensive one.
I have no idea how they set those niches out. As I said I wouldn't know where to start. I thought at one point that they built them rought and then rubbed them back but that is unlikely.
Nice, I was in Richmond plaster working all week. Drive past Hampton. I’m in Windsor working this weekend, I’ve got some quick footage of the castle for my plastering video today. I’m doing a 2 part video removing an old lath ceiling. It’s called the whole ceiling collapsed! You have a great channel mate! You’re really good at presenting! 👍
Roger you just one of the best and most interesting video maker I think you can make potato storytelling just amazing as this one Love to listen and watch you Thank you
Another great video. Never been but it looks like its well worth a look. If you're ever down the south coast at Lyme Regis, there are some mind blowing lead gutters on one building on the seafront. Just complete works of art!
I have been there many times because I did a fair amount of sea cliff climbing down that way. Next time I will look at the gutters for sure. I love a bit of leadwork. I was never very good at it but it is good to watch experts.
Clear example of ancient Tartar building long buried by dark ages great mud flood. Unearthed by king Henry as showcasr for his reign. Tartars super tsll giants hence the ridiculously high ceilings.
What a fantastic building. Keep doing these videos. I especially love when you explain the old building techniques. Imagine the guys working on site. I like the relationship between the buildings and the people that built them. Maybe on your next site visit somewhere, you could give a little insight on someone that worked there. It’s nice to have a personal insight from the average person. Something people can relate to. Indeed, there are many historical accounts of the guys that worked and lived on the HMS Victory. I might be asking too much 😂 Cheers Roger.
The problem we have is the lack of records. I am trying to stick to buildings rather than history but most of the people who worked on these buidlings were unable to record their thoughts. We get to them through their work. I am keen to find them where and when I can but it is very hard.
Very nice and relaxing video and always interesting to see it from your perspective. And remember, always keep your builders happy with tea, biccies and if you have it, ice cream.
The geometric patterned 'graffiti' carved in the stone at 9:15 is probably for a game like Fox and Geese It's a pretty old game and hasn't been popular in recent years, so that carving may be fairly old. 👍
When I was an apprentice in the 60’s I had to help my plumber to repair the damaged seamed lead rainwater pipes on a building on white hall wow what a great great grounding for my future
I visited the palace as a schoolboy in the 70's with my school. The rooms as I remember them were full of furniture and militaria. I believe they've removed a lot of that since the fire in the 80's. That's a shame but probably for health and safety reasons., sigh. The building is fantastic but as a bricky, the chimney stacks really do it for me..... They are amazing. Thanks for the Video Roger. St Pancras station next?
@@SkillBuilder I was very lucky to be able to do some maintenance on the hotel above the station before it was refurbished. It's truly an amazing construction. Take a look at the vaulted archways at the hotel entrance. I had a tour from the building manager who knew the history. He gave me some great stories, some of which I'll put in the comments of any video you'll do on the place. One I can tell you now is that the original plans show the building one storey higher, They left the last floor off because of financial difficulties. They saved 5 thousand pounds LOL. I believe the architects family still have those original plans. Thanks Roger, you're a legend mate -)
I agree. The way Louis X1V (The Sun King) drove his builders on and on to build Versaille is heartbreaking to read about. I don't know if you heard when the mother of one of the workers said he was killing them by working them day and night and he said nothing as she berated him but afterwards she was arrested and tortured. I feel very uncomfortable in some of these places knowing the misery endured by working people but I console myself with the thought that most of the royalty who lived in these places were deeply unhappy and paranoid.
The downpipe inscription would have been King George IV 1762-1830 died at Windsor Castle. If you look at letter boxes around London you will see King George V (5th) and VI (6th) insignia. Loved the vlog Mr. B
Thanks, George it is then. Quite why somebody needs such a high social media profile I don't know. It isn't like he was facing any competition for the job.
yes that baffled me as well but they definetly said a lot of the design was done by Holbein so maybe they were talking about the King's staircase. I will investigate some more.
@@SkillBuilder As did the Normans. The first half of the 11th century experienced Global Warming resulting in the expansion of monastic vineyards in England. Nice video by the way.
The darker bricks in diaper patterns are the burned bricks which were closest to the fire when a pile of bricks were baked. Bricklayers would include them rather than waste them and the patterns range from decorative to even apotropaic. The VV in the video is not a mistake it stands for Virgo Virginum which refers to Mary. In a time of superstition, including these symbols was an important protection mechanism
Such refreshing content. One thing though, chocolate (from south America) wasn't introduced to the uk until the 17th Century, so Henry would have be gorging himself on more traditional fares. Chocolate bars were first created in the uk in 1657.
Keep it up with the historical videos!
They're bloody excellent. I'm still in awe at London stocks.
My wife visited as a child and I'd like to go. This video is much appreciated and the place looks amazing!
Roger well deserved free ice cream ! Another excellent mini documentary, thankyou.
absolute cinema. left me wanting more thanks roger.
Great video. Can you imagine anything built today still standing in 500 years.
Reminds me of the opening of St. Pancras station in 1868 and the wonderful brickwork that is displayed on its facade and flanks which was extensively restored when the station was upgraded to an International Terminus in 2007. A documentary was made of the intricacy the restoring artisans were faced with. The results have been wonderful.
I went to the site during the restoration but I was working for a magazine then and only took stills.
@@SkillBuilder i got to walk around the hotel bit and see the restored grand staircase around the time they were doing the bathrooms, amazing place. I think that was 2009 when I was there. Are those pics copyright or can you put them on a vid?
Roger and the Skill Builder videos are always a good watch, informative and interesting.
What a great channel to stumble into. History and Architecture and Building presented by a bloke who speaks my language. This channel will keep me entertained for a while
Thanks for sharing Roger, really interesting.
I just discovered this channel I thought I’d just watch a little bit but before you know it I watched the lot. I loved it , the brick work, the history so good !
Many years ago i worked on an old manor house putting a modern kitchin in one of the ground floor rooms it had Jacobian panels jacobian , staircase you would not believe the york stone slabs ,and supposedly the first set of sash windows in the UK i would suggest a trip to Arundel castle if you want to see impressive stone work
Great videos Roger it’s so interesting seeing history from your perspective.
Very nice to visit Hampton Court with Roger!
Great video Roger thank you. like you I'm never bored looking at buildings appreciating the skills involved. I think of all the quality architecture and civil engineering in the nineteenth century especially by the railway companies which has been lost. There's a beautiful skewed bridge in Thicket Road SE20 thankfully still there! Fred Dibnah's Buildings of Britain is a great book he covers the same sort of angle. I like the way you still include the 'history' whilst guiding the through the joys of the trade skills at the highest level.
Thanks Roger, that's just down the road from me, I go there a fair bit just to wander around outside to take in the buildings. Those chimbleys are a riot, the gardens are worth a good looksee too. All the best
What a lovely pad Roger. It's going onto my bucket list.
Thanks for sharing mate. 😊👍💯
Magnificent building and a video to do it justice.
Beautiful building.
There is a miniature version in Layer Marney Essex, allegedly it was to be a gate house for some substantially larger. How true that is I don't know but there could have been HCP 2.
Great video 😊
really interesting stuff, glad i not the only person who checks out the drains in these old places!
What a beautiful time living time capsule right there Roger .
Thanks for the tour 🤩🧱🧱👍🏽
A visitor would not see so much until an expert builder points it all out. Many thanks, Roger. We found the Palace very impressive on a family visit some years ago.
Brother, you sound like Gary Oldman’s character in Slow Horses.
I do enjoy your architectural tours. Thank you. Stephen
This is just fantastic to watch! Thank you! Have seen many brickies/ and labourers-hodcarriers unable to even "mix and match" bricks to acquire a relatively even appearance of walls let alone create a 'pattern' effectively!! So despairing to see many houses in the same brick type but the courses obviously laid on different days because they are NOT "mixed and matched" to give an overall EVEN appearance!!!
Only a small comment - please spend more time on the building materials and their use! I would have loved to see and hear more about the joinery; about the lead work on the windows: about the original flooring etc.
That was the intention but I found the information was hard to come by. It is a problem because nobody thought it important to preserve the construction details. We will try harder to unearth more of this and it is really the whole point of doing these videos but I underestimated how hard it would be to find the facts and get to talk to the right people.
@@SkillBuilder thank you very much for the reply. Many years ago, my father had a neighbour in Bromley, Len Smith, who worked for English Heritage (?) as a project manager (again?) and he knew everything about the construction techniques, the materials used in these types of buildings. Len must now be in his late 70’s if he is still with us but such a nice man and so knowledgeable about these old buildings .
@@SkillBuilder As someone who is obsessed with architectural history i can recommend the book "Hampton Court - by Simon Thurley" gives a very very detailed account of the history of the buildings architecture.
It can be quite painful if you get your Hampton Court😂
Rather old chap
Thank you- as always- for your sage observations, Roger. A fascinating glimpse into a historic building. You even know your trompe l'oeil.
I was fortunate enough to go behind the scenes at Hampton Court some years ago. One of the Alumni of my degree course in Building Surveying worked there and guided us, pointing out many of the interesting building features. The Hammer beam roof in the Great Hall is amazing and a tribute to the carpenters of over 500years ago. Stories abound about the whole construction and its different periods. Thanks for the revisit.
I am going to do a dedicated video on Hammerbeam roofs which is why I didn't mention it.
@@SkillBuilder I rally look forward to that one !
Lovely job Roger, as always!
Many thanks!
Great job Rodger we need more of this 😊
Would love a series on old plumbing and sewer techniques of these older places, too...
Lovely stuff. I really enjoy these videos looking around at old buildings, learning about historic building techniques, and a bit of history to boot!
In the light of current events , Hampton Court seems an appropriate destination . A marvel of the achievements of the people of those times , and also the precarious lives of those in power at that time . Again we see a parallel into days world where power does not always continue in a straight path if you follow my meaning , but at least those who stray these days won’t be reduced in hight in the physical sense . Nice one Rodger as always .
Good comment!
Love these videos, great to see more of you wandering market towns telling us more about buildings.
Lovely, thanks Roger
Excellent Roger, thank you. Your knowledge is so extensive that it would be brilliant if you did more of this.
Lovely video Roger, up there with the one in the Netherlands.
Back in the early eighties when there where still indentured apprenticeships, we were taken by the college on a day trip to Hampton Court so we could be inspired by the brickwork. I build a chimney based on one at the palace as my advanced craft piece.
A fantastic building, everyone should go see it at least once in their life.
superb roger 👍👍
Thanks JS
Love this style and format, thank you.
Hampton Court Palace is my very favourite Royal Palace, there's something very special about it. The staff are fantastic, kind and accommodating. I've been to historic sites all over the UK, and they are the absolute best.
I was also impressed by the staff
Don’t you mean England ? The “UK” wasn’t a thing until 1922. Says so on the front of your passport.
Nice video Rog, exceptional place, long live our history.
I love your content and enthusiasm, thank you for informing us all, long life to you pal
Much appreciated
Thanks Roger absolutely love your knowledge and how you present in a proper matter of fact way. And what a building!
Love your videos. I visited London for the first time last weekend. I got to see the London stocks. They’re beautiful
If Starmer can have freebies, why not Roger 🍦💪
If Starmer hadn't been caught with his pants down he would never have told us or declined future offers. People struggle all their working lives and these hypocrits are lining their pockets. Anglea (I'm working class) Rayner had a holiday in a New York luxury penthouse. No doubt she flew first class. They are so quick to leave their roots behind them and the people that voted them in.
Yeah but was it lord alli that caught him??
Starmer and co have the odd freebie. Boris and his cronies stole £billions and billions. You do the maths and decide who’s worse. It’s not hard
And his wife and son 😮
@willbick3 starmers been in 3 months mate. Open your eyes
That was great, Roger. The BBC will be after you soon, you've got such a recogniseable face, I'm not supprised you got noticed. It's a face that looks as if it's been lived in, a bit like Sid James. Thanks for sharing, a real treat for us.
Thanks Brian, I did quite a lot on the BBC back in the day. Slave drivers and now they have even less money it wouldn't be a good gig.
@@SkillBuilder and don't they charge you big time, just to watch a tv show in your own sitting room ? 😳🤦🏼♀️
I notice that all the barrels have chestnut banding around them. Whilst visiting the brandy distillers in Cognac they explained to me that they are used to attract beetles and their larvae from attacking the oak barrels as they prefer the chesnut. Better to sacrifice a cheap material over an expensive one.
That is a great bit of information. I wonder if it would work in ships and even houses.
This is a Smashing , Jolly Good Show indeed ❤
Greetings with appreciation from Rockford, Illinois USA.
Glad you enjoyed it
I like the historic construction videos.
Sashes with no horns, early C18 would seem reasonable
Liking the historical blogs
Thoroughly enjoyed that that buddy❤
Amazing! Love the history. More please!! Thank you!!
Amazing!
Thank you!
Nice little film Roger.
Brilliant video Roger. So informative as ever
Enjoyed that tour Roger, you earned that ice cream.
Another great film. Thanks Roger
A well deserved ice cream. Thank you for making this video. Stunning brick work in the that internal alcove, they must’ve been on a day rate
I have no idea how they set those niches out. As I said I wouldn't know where to start. I thought at one point that they built them rought and then rubbed them back but that is unlikely.
Appreciated Roger. Best.
Love these videos rog
Brilliant, love the video. Keep em coming!!
Nice, I was in Richmond plaster working all week. Drive past Hampton. I’m in Windsor working this weekend, I’ve got some quick footage of the castle for my plastering video today. I’m doing a 2 part video removing an old lath ceiling. It’s called the whole ceiling collapsed!
You have a great channel mate! You’re really good at presenting! 👍
Lovely film, Roger.
Went there on a school trip in the 70's, the only thing I really remember was the maze!
Roger you just one of the best and most interesting video maker I think you can make potato storytelling just amazing as this one
Love to listen and watch you
Thank you
Another great video. Never been but it looks like its well worth a look. If you're ever down the south coast at Lyme Regis, there are some mind blowing lead gutters on one building on the seafront. Just complete works of art!
I have been there many times because I did a fair amount of sea cliff climbing down that way. Next time I will look at the gutters for sure. I love a bit of leadwork. I was never very good at it but it is good to watch experts.
Really interesting. Thanks.
See where Henry the eighth had a dump. Made me chuckle. Good work.
Superb, keep 'em comin'
Clear example of ancient Tartar building long buried by dark ages great mud flood. Unearthed by king Henry as showcasr for his reign. Tartars super tsll giants hence the ridiculously high ceilings.
Great stuff. Keep the history coming !
Thanks, will do! We need to get more views on it to cover our costs but we will keep going in the hope that it picks up and audience.
Great video! Thanks from Nashville, Tennessee!
Welcome!
Great video, thank you
great stuff again roger,bravo
What a fantastic building. Keep doing these videos. I especially love when you explain the old building techniques. Imagine the guys working on site. I like the relationship between the buildings and the people that built them. Maybe on your next site visit somewhere, you could give a little insight on someone that worked there. It’s nice to have a personal insight from the average person. Something people can relate to. Indeed, there are many historical accounts of the guys that worked and lived on the HMS Victory. I might be asking too much 😂
Cheers Roger.
The problem we have is the lack of records. I am trying to stick to buildings rather than history but most of the people who worked on these buidlings were unable to record their thoughts.
We get to them through their work. I am keen to find them where and when I can but it is very hard.
@SkillBuilder appreciate that. You might get the odd one off here and there. Thanks for the hard work, none the less.
In that 'lightwell' you can see daylight robbery! Bricked up windows
Very nice and relaxing video and always interesting to see it from your perspective.
And remember, always keep your builders happy with tea, biccies and if you have it, ice cream.
The geometric patterned 'graffiti' carved in the stone at 9:15 is probably for a game like Fox and Geese It's a pretty old game and hasn't been popular in recent years, so that carving may be fairly old. 👍
I really enjoyed this video thank you.
Im 2.22 in and already blown away .
You do a great free publicity service for Hampton court , Rog.
John Harington invented a water closet for Elizabeth The First.
Not a patch on the crapper made by WC Boggs and Co.
Carry on at your convenience, Sah!
Don't forget Thomas Crapper
@@lordleonusa Who?
Good content with a builders perspective.
When I was an apprentice in the 60’s I had to help my plumber to repair the damaged seamed lead rainwater pipes on a building on white hall wow what a great great grounding for my future
Great stuff!
Good video, no messing around. All good 👍
I visited the palace as a schoolboy in the 70's with my school. The rooms as I remember them were full of furniture and militaria.
I believe they've removed a lot of that since the fire in the 80's. That's a shame but probably for health and safety reasons., sigh.
The building is fantastic but as a bricky, the chimney stacks really do it for me..... They are amazing.
Thanks for the Video Roger. St Pancras station next?
I love St Pancras Station and will certainly do what I can.
@@SkillBuilder I was very lucky to be able to do some maintenance on the hotel above the station before it was refurbished. It's truly an amazing construction. Take a look at the vaulted archways at the hotel entrance.
I had a tour from the building manager who knew the history. He gave me some great stories, some of which I'll put in the comments of any video you'll do on the place.
One I can tell you now is that the original plans show the building one storey higher, They left the last floor off because of financial difficulties. They saved 5 thousand pounds LOL. I believe the architects family still have those original plans.
Thanks Roger, you're a legend mate -)
You should've said see where Henry the eighth done a Richard the third!
Good informative vlog thanks.
Just visited Versaille recently .
Ridiculous amounts of resources for one person's gratification.
I agree. The way Louis X1V (The Sun King) drove his builders on and on to build Versaille is heartbreaking to read about.
I don't know if you heard when the mother of one of the workers said he was killing them by working them day and night and he said nothing as she berated him but afterwards she was arrested and tortured. I feel very uncomfortable in some of these places knowing the misery endured by working people but I console myself with the thought that most of the royalty who lived in these places were deeply unhappy and paranoid.
Brilliant
Richmond (upon Thames) Palace is worth a look around, its overlooked compared to Hampton Court but it from Henry VII and before.
Fascinating 👍🏼
The downpipe inscription would have been King George IV 1762-1830 died at Windsor Castle.
If you look at letter boxes around London you will see King George V (5th) and VI (6th) insignia.
Loved the vlog Mr. B
Thanks, George it is then. Quite why somebody needs such a high social media profile I don't know. It isn't like he was facing any competition for the job.
I love your videos. At 1:17 you reference Holbein. I could only find references to the portrait artist online. None for an Architect.
yes that baffled me as well but they definetly said a lot of the design was done by Holbein so maybe they were talking about the King's staircase. I will investigate some more.
The Romans made wine in the UK. It shows how much cooler it's become. Their horses obviously weren't drinking enough adblue.
The Roman's did make wine but they only gave it to the lower ranks. The better stuff came from France and beyond.
@@SkillBuilder As did the Normans. The first half of the 11th century experienced Global Warming resulting in the expansion of monastic vineyards in England. Nice video by the way.
Brilliant stuff, Rog.
Really enjoy the tour . Did you get a free 99 ?
I think I did but my Grandson took it as a handling fee
Brilliant. Thanks.
The darker bricks in diaper patterns are the burned bricks which were closest to the fire when a pile of bricks were baked. Bricklayers would include them rather than waste them and the patterns range from decorative to even apotropaic. The VV in the video is not a mistake it stands for Virgo Virginum which refers to Mary. In a time of superstition, including these symbols was an important protection mechanism
The raised marking on the rainwater pipe referring to the ‘IVth’ ’ could well be from the time of William IV, British monarch in the 1830’s.
👍 more please
Such refreshing content. One thing though, chocolate (from south America) wasn't introduced to the uk until the 17th Century, so Henry would have be gorging himself on more traditional fares. Chocolate bars were first created in the uk in 1657.