Another fascinating video! I agree with you that the oil refinery adds a surreality to the church. It ia however, quite sad to see such history and beauty fall to ruin or disrepair. I feel sorry for your trousers 😂 Also you grow confident with every video! Means all your excitement bubbles through, and its amazing!! Thanks a lot for the video Daniel!!
Thank you. Yes, the refinery causes much conflicts inside me on an aesthetic, social, and moral level. To be fair, I was lucky that it was just the trousers that get ripped!!! I'm glad to hear that, I was thinking when editing this one that I was come across much better than I had been previously. I am so glad you enjoyed the video.
I stumbled on your channel after watching organist Ben Maton explore old small churches on his channel. I love how both of you dive into the odds and ends of local history to help colour the bigger picture. Greetings from the Netherlands!
Thank you, Daniel, for a continuation of your great Pembroke adventure. What lovely countryside (despite the refinery). I can't help but think that it too will one day lie in ruins. The churches are a trove of local and national history that is so worth holding onto. Your scholarly endeavors are most appreciated.
Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoy my insights. When I was speaking to a much wiser man than me, he said that he thinks that within my life time the refinery will be gone and probably turned into a nature reserve or something. He reasoned that the material which it is made from are too valuable to leave unused and, secondly, it will be probably be part of the agreement between the government and oil company that there will be plans to undo some of the damage that the refinery has done over the decades. Interesting food for thought.
Heebee, jeebees? I thought just us old folks said that. 😂 The spooky churches are beautiful in their own way but I hope someone will take care of them before it’s too late. Thanks for sharing your incredible knowledge of these places.
Yes I say a lot of "old person" words, much to the amusement of many of my friends, particularly the Americans at my university! I have some confidence that something will hopefully happen to the three seemingly abandoned churches of Pembroke. You're welcome, I am glad you enjoyed hearing my insights.
Thank you, Daniel, for the vicarious ramble with you in beautiful Wales. I'd never otherwise get to see those beautiful churches or the lovely countryside surrounding them.
Great stuff. I was particularly impressed by the church at Monkton - so big and so varied and rich. It reminded me of Dorchester Abbey, near Oxford, which I visit quite often (though that's even more spectacular, specially its huge Tree of Jesse window.) Some of the dilapidated churches were a bit sad. I suppose it's inevitable, though, as there simply isn't the demand for them that there used to be, specially in remote country districts. I would rather they were converted into housing, as has happened in some places, rather than left to fall down. You seem to have had good weather for your pilgrimage - that was lucky! 645 views in 19 hours - keep up the good work 🙂
Thank you, Laurence. Monkton was a great surprise for me too, the monuments and scale definitely left me impressed. I too would definitely prefer them being converted rather than failing into ruin. However, it seems here, as can often be the case, that it's just too much of an expensive project for a conversion to be successful. I was very lucky weather wise, however, that will all change in the coming episode!!
Sorry you had to bleed for your pilgrimage and scholarship, but it adds a touch of verisimilitude to your tale. The spooky churchyard was awesome. Thanks.
It certainly does, it wouldn't have been a proper pilgrimage if I hadn't encounter some hardship along the way and in the next episode it gets a lot harder.
loving the progress of your videos. One can see the flowering of a young David Starkey type presenter. A tip is to ensure you remember your pause and breath where necessary
What a great video! I really appreciate your insight into these amazing buildings and their settings. I am very much looking forward to your future videos. Cheers from Texas.
Thank you Daniël, for making and sharing these videos! I enjoy it very much -although I set the speed on 75%, because I'm not a English native, fluent speaker - I suppose you recieve a lot of credits for this journey fro. your college? I like the initiative as a former teacher. One advice: Keep your hands on your back! It isn't necessary to your good performance and can put a bit of restlessnes in it, you see ... From Holland with ❤
I’ve been following your content on Instagram and just recently I realized you finally started your RUclips Channel! I’m so excited to watch your content in a more expanded format, I hope I can learn something new from your videos! Btw, loved this video! I felt as if I was on a little adventure with a friend! I can totally feel your passion and excitement, it’s so contagious:)
A keen eye, although it is a fairly distinctive altar. It was definitely one of my favourite from the whole trip! Although I fear my Welsh pronunciation of both the village and the dedication aren't accurate. I am sure that you can inform me when it comes to the next episode.
@@greatbritisharchitecture I’m afraid, as an American, I will have no ground to stand on critiquing your Welsh pronunciation. Love the channel, by the way.
A little tip re. Cows. They are basically harmless (including bullocks and bulls). They will not harm you/ trample you. They are merely curious and wary. If you shout at them and act aggressively towards them they will run off because they are SCARED OF YOU. Modern polite society is so risk-averse and scared of everything it is just pathetic. Best wishes, enjoying the videos!
that's generally very true. But there are genuinely situations in which they can be very dangerous - almost every year there is a report of a farmer in the UK being killed by his own animals; and they are the people who are supposed to know they are doing! I was once chased by an incredibly aggressive bull, who saw me from about quarter of a mile away across a meadow, and charged. If I hadn't managed to get behind a fence, I am quite certain I would have been seriously injured or killed. So it's as well to be cautious.
I will take that on board for next time I encounter some cows. These ones just seemed not to respond to any shouting or waving of arms. I am glad you are enjoying the video, thank you
The little figures kneeling in prayer around a tomb are known as weepers and do not in fact represent real people. Lovely videos, thanks - my city (Munich) could also translate as "Monkton".
Thank you. That is true, sometimes they are just weepers. However, there are plenty of instance in English post-Reformation monument where these figure correspond with the numbers of children that the deceased had. Also, thank you, I didn't know that was the etymology of Munich.
My dissertation focused on post-Reformation funerary monument in the English county of Suffolk. I did attempt to make a YT video on the subject when I was doing my field research, however, it was just too disjointed. To answer you second question, I now have an MA in History and International Relations from the University of St Andrews and will be studying what is essentially architectural history next year at Cambridge.
@@greatbritisharchitecture Would you share a little of your background how you became interested in architecture and history?? You have a lovely standard southern English accent.
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Another fascinating video! I agree with you that the oil refinery adds a surreality to the church. It ia however, quite sad to see such history and beauty fall to ruin or disrepair.
I feel sorry for your trousers 😂
Also you grow confident with every video! Means all your excitement bubbles through, and its amazing!!
Thanks a lot for the video Daniel!!
Thank you. Yes, the refinery causes much conflicts inside me on an aesthetic, social, and moral level. To be fair, I was lucky that it was just the trousers that get ripped!!! I'm glad to hear that, I was thinking when editing this one that I was come across much better than I had been previously. I am so glad you enjoyed the video.
I stumbled on your channel after watching organist Ben Maton explore old small churches on his channel. I love how both of you dive into the odds and ends of local history to help colour the bigger picture. Greetings from the Netherlands!
Thank you, I am glad to hear you enjoy seeing and hearing about these remote places. Ben's channel is amazing and he's a very talented musician.
I think Ben would love to have a look at that Mendelssohn organ.
Thank you, Daniel, for a continuation of your great Pembroke adventure. What lovely countryside (despite the refinery). I can't help but think that it too will one day lie in ruins. The churches are a trove of local and national history that is so worth holding onto. Your scholarly endeavors are most appreciated.
Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoy my insights. When I was speaking to a much wiser man than me, he said that he thinks that within my life time the refinery will be gone and probably turned into a nature reserve or something. He reasoned that the material which it is made from are too valuable to leave unused and, secondly, it will be probably be part of the agreement between the government and oil company that there will be plans to undo some of the damage that the refinery has done over the decades. Interesting food for thought.
That makes good sense and I do hope it comes to pass. Again, I enjoy the channel so very much. 😊
So pleased to be accompanying you on this pilgrimage. I am enjoying the trip immensely. Thank you for the link to the music.
Thank you, that is great to hear. It is my pleasure to be able to bring so many people with me. I hope you enjoy Laurence's beautiful music.
Heebee, jeebees? I thought just us old folks said that. 😂 The spooky churches are beautiful in their own way but I hope someone will take care of them before it’s too late. Thanks for sharing your incredible knowledge of these places.
Yes I say a lot of "old person" words, much to the amusement of many of my friends, particularly the Americans at my university! I have some confidence that something will hopefully happen to the three seemingly abandoned churches of Pembroke. You're welcome, I am glad you enjoyed hearing my insights.
Your videos are just wonderful. Keep up the good work 😊
Thank you, Daniel, for the vicarious ramble with you in beautiful Wales. I'd never otherwise get to see those beautiful churches or the lovely countryside surrounding them.
You’re welcome, I’m glad I can transport you there virtually!
Each adds more pleasure and useful information to the ones preceding it. Superb. Thank you.
Another fascinating and interesting video, thank you
You're welcome, I'm very glad you found it informative, thanks again
@@greatbritisharchitecture ; I wasn’t aware of the friends of friendless churches until I discovered your channel and videos.
Great stuff. I was particularly impressed by the church at Monkton - so big and so varied and rich. It reminded me of Dorchester Abbey, near Oxford, which I visit quite often (though that's even more spectacular, specially its huge Tree of Jesse window.) Some of the dilapidated churches were a bit sad. I suppose it's inevitable, though, as there simply isn't the demand for them that there used to be, specially in remote country districts. I would rather they were converted into housing, as has happened in some places, rather than left to fall down. You seem to have had good weather for your pilgrimage - that was lucky! 645 views in 19 hours - keep up the good work 🙂
Thank you, Laurence. Monkton was a great surprise for me too, the monuments and scale definitely left me impressed. I too would definitely prefer them being converted rather than failing into ruin. However, it seems here, as can often be the case, that it's just too much of an expensive project for a conversion to be successful. I was very lucky weather wise, however, that will all change in the coming episode!!
@@greatbritisharchitecture Oops - oh dear! lol
Sorry you had to bleed for your pilgrimage and scholarship, but it adds a touch of verisimilitude to your tale. The spooky churchyard was awesome. Thanks.
It certainly does, it wouldn't have been a proper pilgrimage if I hadn't encounter some hardship along the way and in the next episode it gets a lot harder.
loving the progress of your videos. One can see the flowering of a young David Starkey type presenter. A tip is to ensure you remember your pause and breath where necessary
Much less annoying than David Starkey! 😃
Thanks for the interesting video! The contrast between the oil refinery and the church is such an interesting contrast. It’s such a beautiful church!
You’re welcome. It’s certainly quite an optical difference!
What a great video! I really appreciate your insight into these amazing buildings and their settings. I am very much looking forward to your future videos. Cheers from Texas.
Thank you
Thank you Daniël, for making and sharing these videos! I enjoy it very much -although I set the speed on 75%, because I'm not a English native, fluent speaker -
I suppose you recieve a lot of credits for this journey fro. your college? I like the initiative as a former teacher.
One advice: Keep your hands on your back! It isn't necessary to your good performance and can put a bit of restlessnes in it, you see ... From Holland with ❤
I’ve been following your content on Instagram and just recently I realized you finally started your RUclips Channel!
I’m so excited to watch your content in a more expanded format, I hope I can learn something new from your videos!
Btw, loved this video! I felt as if I was on a little adventure with a friend! I can totally feel your passion and excitement, it’s so contagious:)
That’s excellent to hear. I’m glad you have found my channel. Thank you for watching. I’m glad my passion comes through.
St Teilo at Llandeloy. Can't wait to see you explore there
A keen eye, although it is a fairly distinctive altar. It was definitely one of my favourite from the whole trip! Although I fear my Welsh pronunciation of both the village and the dedication aren't accurate. I am sure that you can inform me when it comes to the next episode.
@@greatbritisharchitecture I’m afraid, as an American, I will have no ground to stand on critiquing your Welsh pronunciation. Love the channel, by the way.
You should work together with Ben Maton. You are both top people.
A little tip re. Cows. They are basically harmless (including bullocks and bulls). They will not harm you/ trample you. They are merely curious and wary. If you shout at them and act aggressively towards them they will run off because they are SCARED OF YOU. Modern polite society is so risk-averse and scared of everything it is just pathetic. Best wishes, enjoying the videos!
that's generally very true. But there are genuinely situations in which they can be very dangerous - almost every year there is a report of a farmer in the UK being killed by his own animals; and they are the people who are supposed to know they are doing! I was once chased by an incredibly aggressive bull, who saw me from about quarter of a mile away across a meadow, and charged. If I hadn't managed to get behind a fence, I am quite certain I would have been seriously injured or killed. So it's as well to be cautious.
I will take that on board for next time I encounter some cows. These ones just seemed not to respond to any shouting or waving of arms. I am glad you are enjoying the video, thank you
The little figures kneeling in prayer around a tomb are known as weepers and do not in fact represent real people. Lovely videos, thanks - my city (Munich) could also translate as "Monkton".
Thank you. That is true, sometimes they are just weepers. However, there are plenty of instance in English post-Reformation monument where these figure correspond with the numbers of children that the deceased had. Also, thank you, I didn't know that was the etymology of Munich.
The oil refinery is known as Valero these days
Wooden pipes in organs are very common.
What is the topic of your dissertation? What degree(s) do you hold?
My dissertation focused on post-Reformation funerary monument in the English county of Suffolk. I did attempt to make a YT video on the subject when I was doing my field research, however, it was just too disjointed. To answer you second question, I now have an MA in History and International Relations from the University of St Andrews and will be studying what is essentially architectural history next year at Cambridge.
@@greatbritisharchitecture Congratulations on both.
@@greatbritisharchitecture Would you share a little of your background how you became interested in architecture and history?? You have a lovely standard southern English accent.
Very interesting. Thank you.
Appriciate if you can talk a bit slow for non-native English speakers. :)
Thanks, I am sorry it was a little fast. Especially when I am walking about I do fear I get a little fast!
You could also go the the settings on the video (the round wheel) and change the play back speed ie - normal to slow it down or + to speed it up.
Instagram lead me here. ❤
Something dramatic in the West needs to happen for us get back to the roots of our cultural foundations and save our faith and churches.
The title says episode 4 not #3
Thank you, you are a life saver. I'm literally all over the place, but thankfully, I have been able to change it.
@@greatbritisharchitecture no problem Daniel, keep up the good work
time to get in touch with theSalisbury oganist,for a calabe, Dan