My grandparents lived in Wells, and we'd stay in their house for a couple of weeks in this lovely city when they went away on their summer hols. Looks like there's been some developments and expansion in the ~60 years since 😕
@nikkinanette88072 ай бұрын
Cut back on paying the monarchy to repair these properties.
@Glee73Ай бұрын
you should do more research on the monarchy. there is very substantial returns to the country from having them, valued much more than the "grant" they receive from the government.
@M0odyBlueАй бұрын
The monarchy is actually at the heart of funding and raising funding. King Charles has been especially involved with restoration projects (historically correct), and has even founded a school for people to learn the historic trades and crafts necessary to complete and keep historic restorations. Without the money the monarchy brings in, none of that would be possible. I envy you Brits having so much history and a family dedicated to providing public service and encouraging preservation. Do you really think any of that money sifted through politician’s hands would make it to those projects, or early childhood development, or homelessness? Look what they did with the NIH and the postal service.
@maguffintop25962 ай бұрын
Grade I I'd think they'd it would be mandatory to keep them in top condition. They are utterly gorgeous even in poor condition, can't imagine what they will look like when rehabbed.
@ibeetellingya56832 ай бұрын
so, some of the cottages are currently occupied?
@DarthDre2 ай бұрын
There's a video on the Wells Cathedral KZbin channel that shows the interior from a year ago -- it shows the poor condition of and damp of the buildings. They were/are trying to repair the buildings: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIWadGinp7t3msUsi=Vc13KbCOsmgqNLCk
@PretendingToBeCanadian692 ай бұрын
They should wreck these shabby, old buildings and replace them with modern 1960s adjacent buildings made out of concrete slabs!
In all seriousness, it's ridiculous that this is claimed as the oldest surviving street when there would be a lot more if they didn't deliberately demolish them, or refuse to rebuild the streets destroyed in the war
@MaNNeRz912 ай бұрын
Its a shame that they covered the cobbles in dirt (probably for any horses/carriages)
@nannerz19943 ай бұрын
It looks like Hogwarts and then a bunch of kids walked by in capes.
@IronianKnight2 ай бұрын
Cloaks, I believe. More functional, being designed to keep the weather off!
@stephenfarthing15223 ай бұрын
I wonder - could that include come and sing events?
@AndysTimeline2Travel4 ай бұрын
An amazing art installation. I got to witness it a couple of weeks ago. Really moving.
@maddyproctor14434 ай бұрын
Beautiful! Blessed be God forever!
@michaelmiller12155 ай бұрын
Bravo 👏
@petercdowney6 ай бұрын
"I need to turn this up to eleven!"
@JustfineinChicago6 ай бұрын
Whether I am at the console performing this piece or hearing it, there is something about the ending of this piece that emotionally stirs me.
@AndrewLumsden6 ай бұрын
Having seen this video this morning (1st March, 2024) I went to see this installation at the cathedral this evening. Whilst the projections were impressive in themselves, how was it possible for the sound to be so unbelievably bad? The recordings of the various anthems and other speech were so muffled and unintelligible. I stood next to the various PA speakers as well as the everyday regular in-house column speakers, and the source recordings were equally bad as the other. I have to assume this was wholly intentional as it could not possibly have been attributed to the cathedral's acoustic. 😡🤬
@spikeo126 ай бұрын
Excellent playing. Perfect tempo
@stephenfarthing38197 ай бұрын
Hmmm! Sounds intriguing!
@stephenfarthing38199 ай бұрын
I've been both grieving and focusing on Christmas Carols. I don't know if you guys are going to deal with another of Rutter's pieces. His Candlelight carol is appropriate for the point of both. My brother passed away just over a week ago! And that's been preoccupying me - most definitely! I have been listening to this carol! And it's given me some comfort.
@stephenfarthing38199 ай бұрын
I remember this. This is going on three - almost four years ago! Hmm! Dark times indeed! But I still do recall it.
@dianagusterson10 ай бұрын
WoW what a fantastic project 😮
@JusticeConstantine11 ай бұрын
Beautiful piece. The composer, David Bruce's KZbin channel, led me here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5qWc6qfipyfm8ksi=S_yLSDShxa-nHSh7
@AxuPlays Жыл бұрын
bloodborne fight area
@livemusicloverLyn Жыл бұрын
I am so delighted to see that you are opening some of the houses to the public. My grandmother lived there as a child before her father was snapped up to go to South Carolina. I love Wells Cathedral and have always felt a strong connection, probably due to the family connection. I look forward to looking around the houses.
@phlarrdboi Жыл бұрын
damp ingress lol
@matthewlennox1056 Жыл бұрын
Quality singing 👌
@c-historia Жыл бұрын
it is so amazing!
@multimill Жыл бұрын
Lacking a 32ft pedal stop, especially for such a huge space, in my humble opinion!
@stephenfarthing3819 Жыл бұрын
It wasn't easy for any of us - at the time. It was upsetting but now we're back in our shared responsibility to lead services. I understood the matter well! It was a long time to be stuck with it as we were. I understand that well.
@stephenfarthing3819 Жыл бұрын
I remember this from the darkest time for all Cathedral, Abbey and Church Choirs when we were all scuppered by the hated choral vandal Covid 19. And indeed it was lovely.
@xEchora2 жыл бұрын
Sad to think when I write this it is just over an hour since the death announcement.
@adamanthony74652 жыл бұрын
There are suggestions here in the words that cause we to wonder if the song writer had time to speak with Her Majesty before beginning the process. Strong values come up in these words.
@madeleinehenry32612 жыл бұрын
I once visited Wells Cathedral on holiday and the choir sang so beautifully.
@jadebentley8342 жыл бұрын
Bravo Wells Cathedral - a lovely rendition of a beautiful piece.
@ariamills70632 жыл бұрын
Absolutely lovely.
@louiseburrows40362 жыл бұрын
Stunning.
@abigailsheppard84872 жыл бұрын
Bravo all
@thomashewittjones2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely sublimely beautiful - bravo all, and profuse thanks.
@bathsinger11892 жыл бұрын
The local church choir I sing with got lumbered with singing this yesterday. Truly awful piece which none of the choir liked. Two members of the choir gave up during rehearsals as they could not stand it. Wish I had. This was commisioned by the Royal College of Church Music for the Jubilee but was not sung at St Pauls or Windsor castle chapel!
@thomashewittjones2 жыл бұрын
It was sung at St Paul's in a different service actually!!! I'm so sorry you didn't like it but respect your opinion. Wells' stunningly beautiful recording of it literally made me well up. This anthem has been taken up by around 700 choirs all over the commonwealth and has meant a huge amount to so many, and has without doubt been a huge and universal success for the Royal School of Church Music, who commissioned it from me to celebrate their Royal Patron, QEII. This above comment just goes to show that you can't please everyone all the time - but I know as writer that the piece has integrity for what it was aiming to do. All best, with respect - Thomas Hewitt Jones
@barbaralake86902 жыл бұрын
How very sad to feel the need to express such a negative response to something which is so positive and, in my opinion, beautifully uplifting.
@quentinma62642 жыл бұрын
@@thomashewittjones Thank you for composing this anthem for the historic occasion. It captures the words of The Queen most beautifully, and reflects Her Majesty's values of service and compassion. I sang that at Wells Cathedral in the choir of Te Decet Hymnus on the Jubilee Sunday, and thought it most touching.
@thomashewittjones2 жыл бұрын
@@quentinma6264 Thank you Quentin, it means a huge amount, and the RSCM are very delighted with the take-up of this anthem. Thank you so much for singing it, and all the very best from all of us involved in this project. Thomas
@sophie_and_emily2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! So fervent. Edit: RIP Queen Elizabeth II.
@stephenfarthing38192 жыл бұрын
I remember this during the first months of the first lockdown. As a chorister of a church choir - I absolutely loved this version of this hymn. I strongly believed that we would get back into it.
@lesliemarshall2162 жыл бұрын
Dare I ask the cost of the rebuild ?
@christiancody13902 ай бұрын
Looks like 2 million.
@adamanthony74652 жыл бұрын
This brings back memories....of a good time..thank you.
@eugeniomorais70412 жыл бұрын
I want to be an anglican.
@DanielFlailed2 жыл бұрын
Great to see kids smiling through the pandemic. Joy to the world.
@sophie_and_emily2 жыл бұрын
This is probably my favourite Christmas hymn (or in the top 3 at least…)