2021 - THE MYSTERIES AND MAGIC OF LAVENHAM - Historic Tour of Best Preserved Medieval Village

#HauntedEarth #Lavenham #Travel#travelog#oldengland#medieval#history
An unusual travel documentary of Lavenham in Suffolk. A former wealthy wool merchants town that was preserved into history following the collapse of the wool trade there in the 16th century.
My travelogue looks at its history and architecture plus notable events such as movies shot there, famous citizens, and notable paranormal legends.
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[@ianwilliams9127]

Wow, what a true golden gem of Olde England. Now on my list of places to visit, which gets longer the more vids you make but I ain't going to complain, far from it, when I get the chance. Thanks for such a wonderful and informative film and many more please....

[@HauntedEarth]

Lol! This will keep you busy for a while my friend :) Very pleased you enjoyed, Ian!

[@jasonfernee2401]

I stayed in Lavenham for a weekend before christmas 2021 and the place is without doubt one of the most historic places in England that has retained it's medieval feel. If the cars were removed from the streets it would still look like something from the 14th to 16th century. It's a shame the railway line was taken away from here and is now a footpath, but then that may help in keeping this gem of a place caught in a time warp.

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Jason. You are spot on the nail with traffic there. 🙂

[@scottstafford7715]

Good Job Chris. I have been following your work for years and it never ceases to impress me. I am an architect and a paranormal enthusiast with a love for the older historic buildings and stories. This was one of your best and I was totally charmed by the romantic twisted Tudor Timber frame village of Lavenham, England.⚔👑⚔ God Save the Queen...

[@HauntedEarth]

I love history and architecture very much. So it`s always a pleasure when I can combine all my interests!

[@annika_panicka]

Hi, Chris - I'm so pleased to hear you're on the mend. (I had no idea where you'd gone until I got the Patreon e-mail.) This is a very well done travelogue, and I look forward to future videos be they normal or paranormal or somewhere betwixt and between. ❤from🗽

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Annika. Getting better, thanks. And pleased you enjoyed!

[@worldofthesupernatural]

Chris this was lovely. I just love Lavenham. I didn't know anything about the church so that was especially great to hear about. Hope you are feeling better :))

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Ursula. Thought this would also appeal to you too. I`m getting better now, as I`m on meds.

[@HawkqOjOp]

Wow, Chris, you produce documentaries so well, they're haunting! The music was so pertinent and the last song got me. That wooden wall in the hotel @ 21:59 made me drop my spoon and rewind. I could smell the wood, and feel a weight of unknown memories. You have more history in one square foot of your country than we do in 10 square miles of ours. That village is worth a thousand paintings and your dox make it fun to learn! ~ As you may recall, in doing my genealogy, one of my very important direct ancestors was supposedly born in Badley, Suffolk, just up the highway NE from Lavenham!!! He's listed everywhere as being from Badley but may have been baptized in Alderminster where his father was married, much further west. And his ancestors are from Bucks, Berwick and Northumberland, among others. I also recall you doing a show in the small church in Badley which may be where my ancestor was possibly born in 1630. That's how I found you!! My family were prominent gentry further north, so can't quite figure out how they ended up there, unless maybe they were indeed affiliated with the Poole family which is still in those parts today. I have archaeological records of Badley Hall (farm), the large certified book on its history and six years of research, and am still baffled. It may involve an illegitimate, or the journey of a 2nd, non-inheriting son or just some shaky genealogy records. His father or grandfather from what I can tell, owned many estates and oodles of land, one rather well-known in Buckinghamshire (from Q.E. 1st) and ancestors in Parliament (and early Colonial government in the states). And we were also in Henry VII and VIIIs' courts (not to mention 2 marriages and 6 or 8 generations from being related to Mary Stuart, Henry VIII's sister. I could never find your show in the little church in Badley again, so hope it's still in your archives, but I don't recall you mentioning my family name in the church's history. You can imagine my thirst to visit England for long periods of time if I can one day.

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks my friend for your feedback and research! Badley is a favourite of mine for its history, that`s for sure. Be sure to check out my new show from a puritan chapel in Suffolk.

[@willmcallister8464]

Beautiful production Chris, just what I need to watch after this week of various tribulations, your editing & filmography is truly exquisite Sir.

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Will. Really appreciated!

[@darrenfry4695]

I love history and the paranormal so this show is just awesome for me ..thanks Chris...

[@HauntedEarth]

My pleasure, Darren!

[@tonigould2589]

A fond and fascinating look at a wonderfully historic village - love the combination of history and mystery/ghost stories, and the remarkable church. Thanks, Chris!

[@HauntedEarth]

Appreciated, Toni :)

[@theeccentricenglishman]

A beautifully constructed video full of wonderful images - and historical information, A worthy tribute to a magical place. Thank you.

[@cathiez9131]

Hello Chris -- I truly enjoyed this visit to Lavenham! I am a history lover so this is right up my alley! So glad you feel better! I've been through kidney stones myself and know that they are awful! Take it easy and thanks again!

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Cathie! Appreciated very much. Kidney stones are hell, unfortunately.

[@kirlygirl7863]

Wonderful spot, wonderful production! History first, then the ghosty bits is a nice transition, and I much prefer Chris' voice for narration.

[@HauntedEarth]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cherylsanfedele-kemper8806]

Wonderful !

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

Super interesting Chris! Kind Thanks and Many Blessings! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, DaveyJO :)

[@joebloggs2257]

Wonderful programme, really enjoyed that. Thank you. 👍

[@HauntedEarth]

Very pleased, thank you!

[@QueenBee-gx4rp]

What a magnificent church! I truly enjoyed this-thank you…from the US.

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Queen Bee. For my friends across the big pond, I try to give a sense of being there to enjoy!

[@QueenBee-gx4rp]

@@HauntedEarth Mission accomplished! I hope I can get back there someday. My family came here from Yorkshire, at the turn of the last century, to run a boardinghouse for wool carders-yet I feel very connected to Britain…so you help a lot!

[@Unit38]

Chris Halton, a man whose hand I will never shake. I, as always, greatly enjoy your videos. A fan from across the "Pond".

[@HauntedEarth]

And here is a spiritual handshake my friend!

[@noeldogmanadventurer]

Amazing film about an extrodinary village, thank you.

[@HauntedEarth]

My pleasure, Noel. Pleased you enjoyed!

[@retrothingz]

All very interesting. Only found out just recently that I had a great -great grandfather who was born in Lavenham. Wish I'd known when I was in Britain in 1987 !!

[@HauntedEarth]

Thank you. I`m sure you`ll get back one day. It is a place that is little changed.

[@joyclark2605]

Thank you for the splendid tour of this most beautiful village. As always, your narration is very informative.

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Joy! I always try to cram in as much history and facts as I`m allowed.

[@zhouzhang9102]

I know Lavenham well, and really enjoyed this quality video. A superb script, informative and well delivered, and a perfect choice of music. I hope you make more of these.

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Zhou! Very pleased you enjoyed this presentation!

[@blueneeson9888]

Thanks Chris A Very Interesting Video Stay Safe

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, you too!

[@tamaracarter1836]

SO beautiful. Thank you.

[@HauntedEarth]

Thank you, Tamara. So kind of you!

[@skywalker9770]

Definitely worth a visit thanks for the exploratory documentary

[@HauntedEarth]

You`ll love the place but not the prices ...

[@earthcat]

No one does it like Chris 💖

[@HauntedEarth]

You`re making me blush! Thank you!

[@jeffaltier5582]

Love the history of this great place. I think this is where Chris Halton excels. Straightforward and a pleasant watch. Great job!

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Jeff! It was a pleasure making this.

[@graceproby2662]

My parents lived in Lavenham. My father loved the church and both my parents’ funeral services were held there. My father also loved the history of the village. I still visit a couple of times and enjoy walking around there.

[@HauntedEarth]

It is a place I greatly enjoy, Grace. I too return whenever possible.

[@margotwenty6436]

Very informative well presented as always

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks again, Margo! 🙂

[@fryuppe]

Superb presentation Chris. Many thanks.

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Fryupp! My pleasure.

[@lynnewilson2348]

Always wanted to visit and was in the area last week so went what a lovely place loved it 💕

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Lynne. It is a beautiful village.

[@gwinniboots]

Super video Chris, such a lovely place, the detail is very interesting, and the ghost stories are the icing on the cake. 👍

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Gwyn, it was fun to make!

[@gwendolynfaithesmeralda5702]

Fabulous to see your new material Mr H! We used to live in Long Melford years ago so we often visited Lavenham. I was frequently spooked during my days of working at Melford Hall too, especially whilst setting up before the visitors arrived. It's a funny old place with an exceptional history. The Swan in Long Melford has a something unhappily lingering in the staff quarters upstairs too. I did a trial shift there but never went back for it spooked me so! 😂 So happy to see your return and looking forward to seeing more of your excellent work. God bless 💕

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Gwendolyn! There is definitely an atmosphere to all the places you mentioned. And they always seem to catch you as it were, when you aren`t aware of the stories. lol.

[@jdljr1]

Great job, Chris. I especially as we wrap up Halloween season enjoyed the ghost stories. Best of luck to fully recover from your health problems. We are all rooting for you! John L., Sleepy Hollow, New York.

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, John! Getting much better now my friend.

[@snowman3630]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT CHRIS , IN THE VIDEO ITSELF ESPECIALLY WITH WHAT YOU'RE GOING THROUGH AND THE VILLAGE IS A GOLDEN GEM OF HISTORY AND NINE OF IT AS A REPLICA BUT THE REAL THING . JUST CLOSING YOUR EYES AND TOUCHING THE STONES AND YOU'VE TRANSPORTED IN TIME , THE CRAFTSMANSHIP IS PHENOMENAL , GET WELL MY FRIEND AND TAKE CARE BOTH OF YOU 😉😁

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Tim for your awesome comments!

[@nigeldewallens1115]

That was your best yet! That is a stunning village! Resplendent in history! It must have been fascinating to walk down it's streets and take in the historical atmosphere! I really felt I was with you both! Well done Chris and do get well both of you ok ;)

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Nigel! It is a wonderful place to visit my friend. Getting much better now, thanks.

[@nigeldewallens1115]

@@HauntedEarth Thank you kindly! Glad to hear it and I hope Your dear lady is getting better too! I send you both my best wishes for you both ;)

[@joegoodman4312]

Outstanding Mr. Halton! I came for my ghostly fix but was given so much more besides. I too am historically minded and like to travel English locations such as this. Now this village has risen to the top of my list. A career in travel journalism beckons perhaps ….?

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Joe. Very pleased you got your ghostly fix, too! Be sure to check out my soon to launch Christmas ghost story!

[@kariwellborn5083]

Thank you Chris! As I have said for the last 11 years if you were my history professor I would have paid more attention. Excellent video, Chris and Oana.

[@HauntedEarth]

Really appreciated, Kari! Thank you :)

[@RedcoatsReturn]

A great historical tour! 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😉👍👍 Very close to Sudbury where I was born, I often go to Lavenham when I‘m home again 😊

[@HauntedEarth]

As always, thanks, Redcoat! Must make you feel like getting back again.

[@RedcoatsReturn]

@@HauntedEarth Living in Switzerland now but…I do miss the classic English countryside, London and the pubs! 😄😄😉

[@HauntedEarth]

@@RedcoatsReturn And no mountains! lol.

[@airbornesurveys8134]

Well done Chris and the team. Very enjoyable as always. 🥂

[@HauntedEarth]

Thank you! :)

[@triplespiral668]

Lovely Lavenham, Excellent film Chris, really enjoyed it 💗💗💗

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Pat! Pleased you enjoyed this.

[@derekpimm7506]

What a great documentary.

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Derek!

[@mjrchapin]

Fascinating place. Can't imagine tipsy people trying to walk home seeing those bendy crazy buildings!

[@HauntedEarth]

I know, it looks a bit crazy doesn`t it? lol

[@grazia1238]

Thank you Chris, I really enjoyed the walk and Talk around Lavenham, I felt I was on a day excursion with you👻🌼💗👻🌼💗

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Grazia. I enjoyed taking you and everyone else with me!

[@grazia1238]

@@HauntedEarth 💗🌸👻

[@euanmelville9770]

As always, very interesting and informative Chris, thank you. I'm happy to hear you are doing better now, wishing you a continued and speedy recovery.

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Euan. Pleased you like this. I`m getting better, thanks. Kidney infections caused by stones in both kidneys that the NHS are loathed to remove. Fingers crossed for the future, I guess!

[@mikethebloodthirsty]

@@HauntedEarth look into drinking distilled water or water from a filter called zero water. Tapwater is full of indigestible calcium, that ends up in your body. Can cause calcification of the heart, brain (altzeimers), joints, and kidney stones etc... I think fluoride that they put in water furthers calcification.... Both of which are gotten rid of through the filter. I only found all this out after Chris Whitty recently announced the full fluoridation of Englands water supply, anything that sorry excuse of a man advocates needs examination.

[@WhiteHorseOfKilburn]

Beautiful place and loved the history 😊

[@HauntedEarth]

It is certainly an amazing and beautiful place. Pleased you enjoyed!

[@johnmillard9725]

Great work Chris! 👍

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks John! :)

[@TheSWolfe]

I enjoyed this format, Chris.More like this could only enhance your already impressive collection. May the New Year bring you a full and timely recovery - wellness, happiness & prosperity - but health first and foremost, so your creativity flourishes and you might more fully enjoy the fruits of your labors. Cheers!

[@HauntedEarth]

Thank you! 🙂 I`m planning a few more when the weather gets warmer.

[@frankbadger9881]

Hi Chris, I didn't realise you'd done this one, and many thanks. I've enjoyed a few holidays in Lavenham over the years (stayed in Shilling St in what we understood was a 15c cottage, but I've since learned it could be later). It's a good location for touring the area - I've done a couple of visits to Great Livermere (MRJ country), and Borley from there in the past. Funny, but I always visualise one of the cottages on Water St, as the location when I read "The Pestering" by D K Broster. Keep 'em coming.

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Frank. I shot a great deal of stuff in East Anglia, and this was my favourite. Been to Great Livermere too, but sadly on a photographic mission. Among these videos, I have shot a show on the Borley/Harry Price saga.

[@frankbadger9881]

Yep, seen the Borley one 👍

[@sueb7065]

A very interesting and informative video. Thank you.

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Sue! Appreciated.

[@patriciaangeles4816]

Amazing vid, great production, loved it 👍🏻

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Patricia. Very pleased you enjoyed!

[@Lefemme2]

Excellent vid, UK vacay might consider Essex and a tour

[@HauntedEarth]

I`m looking elsewhere, Lefemme. Who knows! Thanks for commenting.

[@tofathi195]

Thanks, this village reminds me of Rouen.

[@HauntedEarth]

My pleasure!

[@sarahmo9708]

Lovely now I want to visit

[@HauntedEarth]

You should do so, Sarah. You won`t be disappointed at all!

[@sarahmo9708]

@@HauntedEarth I will when the world has chilled out a bit or when I only need proof of vaccination to travel to the UK :)

[@davidandrews190]

My mum lived in Kersey until her death in 97 Lovely film thanks

[@bondbrookebond]

Superb production throughout, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video Chris. Especially the part about Vincent Price and his roll in Witchfinder General, very informative. Were you aware also that the sadly murdered actress Sharon Tate part filmed her last movie 12+1 aka The Thirteen Chairs in the building (Angel Corner) 24:01 next to The Angel Hotel. Then know as an Antique shop back in 1969. The movie production team put up a mock sign above the shop depicting it as "Antiques At Greenwoods" the "At Greenwoods" being a bit crudely done to blend in with the original shop lettering. Up until a few years ago the shop was know as Angel Gallery but is now a private residence. Other non Sharon shots were taken in the square and with the Lavenham Guildhall used in some scenes. I would dearly love to hear from anyone who might remember the production team filming this movie in or around March / April of 1969. In the movie Sharon Tate can be seen kneeling inside the shop by the very window shown in your video at 24:01. Keep up the great work.

[@HauntedEarth]

Wow! I wish I had known that. There is so much interesting history in Lavenham. Really appreciated, thank you. More new shows on KZbin over Christmas and the New Year online. Happy New Year!

[@bondbrookebond]

@@HauntedEarth Happy New Year! 🥳🕛🎆

[@kkimmings4920]

Great watch Chris

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Kieron. Pleased you enjoyed mate.

[@marierowe5969]

I want to go !

[@HauntedEarth]

You must, Marie!

[@Lefemme2]

Well done. Very well done.

[@HauntedEarth]

Thank you! :)

[@tonymcnamara9368]

It's like stepping back in time, (except for the cars) . Hopefully the developers never move in!

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Tony. To own a decent-sized home there you have to be wealthy, so I guess there are probably are many such people living there. It is a unique and rare place, that`s for sure!

[@frankbadger9881]

Thank you for this Chris. I've always loved Lavenham ever since my first visit in the early 90's. We stayed mainly at Pound Cottage, which was No 20, Shilling St (- get it ?) but also at Bolton St and Water St. I have a book I bought, whilst I was there, "Joe's Story", by a local guy who was born in 1911. This gave a view on life growing up in the town over that period. Ironically, his sister eventually moved to Sheffield and was a neighbour of a friend of mine, who told me about it. I hope I'll get back one day.

[@stephnewman1357]

Looks lovely there 😀 Somewhere else for me to visit 😀

[@HauntedEarth]

You should! Thanks, Steph!

[@alteredbeast1974]

Where were all the woolies ?? Lol 🐑🐑🐏🐑🐑

[@buffbuff5016]

Wonderful village!!! I love those old timber buildings and the church is spectacular. This is what I love most about England. Thanks Chris. Virginia, Canada.

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks, Virginia. Knew you would enjoy it!