A Medieval Tour of Glastonbury

If you're coming to the UK, I definitely recommend a trip to Glastonbury - just three hours from London! Apologies for the shaky footage, tripods are not allowed in the abbey and are impractical for the tor.
I feel like I'm learning so much about making videos and (I hope) they are slowly improving in quality and content. Thank you for coming on this journey with me!
Resources:
For the archaeology of the abbey: research.readi...
For some info about the mythology of the area:
Ronald Hutton, 'Witches, Druids, and King Arthur' [www.amazon.co....]
Music:
'Merlin Opening Theme Song' performed by Javlon Baxtiyorov [ • Merlin Opening theme ... ]
And Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod
#kingarthur #medievalruins #glastonburyabbey #glastonburytor #bbcmerlin #britishmythology #mythology #britishlegends #paganism

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I'm not taking this video down because people do seem to enjoy it, but holy smokes, how much coffee had I drunk before recording this audio??? We love to see some clear improvement, though!

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I am glad you aren't taking the video down, as I thoroughly enjoyed it. As far as the audio, while maybe not up to your current standards, it is certainly better that much of what is out there.

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You'd drunk a LOT of coffee. Simple cure: watch at 0.75 speed. Enjoyed. Very likely to watch another.

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I hereby give to you my thanks :)

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[@1johnnygunn]

It never fails going over and rewatching your videos, There's always something I miss the first time.

[@Beaston_125]

I was obsessed the the legend of King Arthur as a boy (possibly because the one of the only movies we had on vhs was Sword in the Stone). I’d really like to visit there! Thanks for the tour!

[@lady_of_the_mercians]

I love The Sword in the Stone - an entirely underrated Disney movie (and brilliant book!)

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@@lady_of_the_mercians wHY IS Your KZbin name " Lady Of the Mercians" when you are not American , and sound English?

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​@@michaelhawkins7389 Mercia was one of the three notable Anglic kingdoms founded after Sub-Roman Britain was settled by Anglo-Saxons in an era called the Heptarchy. It was centred on the River Trent and its tributaries, in a region now known as the Midlands of England.

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@@TYLENOL55 oh yeah lol I forgot about that , so didn't think from a Historical point of view hahaha

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[@ladyofwessex]

The Merlin theme in the background seems fitting! Love the video :)

[@lady_of_the_mercians]

I wanted to include the sad theme from the end of the series but couldn't find one under creative commons license 😢

[@richardsawyer5428]

The rural life museum is worth visiting as it takes in the wider agricultural history of the area and also had the tythe barn in it's grounds.

[@backinblack1982]

I really like your channel! You present content in such a pleasant manner - I could listen to you for hours. I think for longer form videos, doing these tours of various locations is really interesting and valuable. Thank you!

[@Khumry]

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[@tbachman7440]

Thank-you for doing this particular tour. It is the most i have ever seen about the abbey. It's beautiful. ❤❤❤ USA

[@ridiculousnicolaus2020]

I have been rewatching this show (Merlin) and also binge watching all of your videos because I love history and architecture. This "tour" is fantastic.

[@lady_of_the_mercians]

Thank you 🥰

[@Khumry]

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[@honeybeeisme]

I just discovered you and your channel a few moths ago and subbed instantly!! I LOVE history and am very fond of English history. As someone from the USA it might seem silly, but English history is absolutely fascinating! My son is studying (maybe near your age) linguistics. He too is enjoying your videos and shorts. You are adorable… keep up the good work!

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Not silly at all, English history is our ( USA ) as well.

[@identity5775]

King Henry the 8th. Destroyer of chapels, Speedrunner of wives, Ruiner of a good portion of history. There now he has a good title

[@MikeAhern-199]

(King Henry the 8th.) Liberator of England from the yoke of Rome. Founder of Trinity College Cambridge in 1546.

[@AS-np3yq]

Henry the 8ht was a adulterist and did not "freed" from Rome but made himself a cult leader.

[@boomerplays6610]

Travelling in my youth, the experiences I had in Glastonbury changed me forever.

[@kevinroche3334]

I know exactly what you mean! Though after the festival, I couldn't remember all of them.

[@velvetindigonight]

Fab 'snapshot' of Glasto actually one of the best I've watched on YT. Very evocative, informative and peaceful. Thank you

[@jorgesantell7220]

The lady of the mercians it does not get more medieval than this and thank you for all your videos they are interesting fascinating and educational

[@Nefrea]

I could listen to you speak endlessly. Please make podcasts or something. Beautiful and fascinating history, footage and work in general 👏

[@r0tb3rt]

Thank you for the tour, hope to see more content like that.

[@lady_of_the_mercians]

I'm off on a very exciting trip this week to find a ruined medieval church, will defo post a video!

[@r0tb3rt]

@@lady_of_the_mercians lookin forward too!

[@GrimLordofOregon]

Thank you for the tour!

[@lady_of_the_mercians]

Thank you for watching!

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Please keep making videos. Separating the voiceover from the video works for you, it is more documentary style than a lot of the channels I watch. Your videographer is doing a good job too, she has a nice eye for interesting shots and angles.

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I just found your channel. As a fellow lover of history I thank you for spending your time sharing these stories with us. Your videos are very polished and well-presented.

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As a person who loves and knows history from all time period's it is great to find this channel. Plus the presenter is stunning, imagine the great informative chats her date's must have.

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I really hope you make more longer form content! I am in love with your story telling, calming voice, and wonderful camera work. Not to mention the fascinating history.

[@antonioguillo3000]

My Lady, your content is inexhaustibly enjoyful, as is your english prose, many thanks and greetings from a mexican medieval history lover!

[@DJ-AntoineMartin]

Best channel on KZbin. Thank you.

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As the typical American Anglo-phyle, I REALLY have enjoyed your videos.

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I like your voice and the information you give us. Well done!

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I love love LOVE this channel!! Keep going! I moved to central Somerset from London 3 years ago, so it's so nice to see your videos

[@romaverick]

I have learned more from these videos than actually living here for 7 years, you should upload more. Great stuff!

[@CarlT_03]

Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Looking forward to more!

[@lady_of_the_mercians]

Thank you!

[@jacobrivera7949]

Beautiful! I'm an American visiting the UK for about another month, I'll have to add this to my list of places to see!

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Your videos are lovely and so are you!

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I will second that ❤ thought .

[@richardglady3009]

You are such a wonderful tour guide. Thank you for making these trips and producing these videos.

[@shahjhanhaider26]

Its interesting to see Glastonbury,the castle is looking like old, surrounded by moats and green verdure turf,its awe inspiring,you have made beautiful video,i am waiting for more to come

[@markd3250]

This is a wonderful series you've started! Your narration, manner and appropriate choice of music adds a sense of charm and reverence that fits perfectly. Please do continue to produce more like this that shows the rich history of the British Isles, along with the stories associated with them. They could even be a bit longer if you like.

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You could and probably will get a bigtime presenting contract with the BBC. Voice, vision vibe. All on point.

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You really have to get yourself up to York. I'm sure you could film a years worth of mini documentaries up here! Keep up the great work for all us history nerds.

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Discover these videos last night. What a treasure these locals are. Also the hostess.

[@TheMrShnickers]

This was really relaxing to watch, would love to see more of this

[@henyo5409]

I love the choice of music. Im rewatching merlin right now for probably the 100th time lol

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Excellent script, filming and editing. Well done, thank you for the presentation.

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Love Your Stuff...

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Great job.. I love these videos.. thank you so much

[@shea72]

I just found your channel, and I am completely fascinated by your work! I'm excited to watch all of your videos. Thank you for sharing this with us. My dream vacation is to visit some of these sights someday. I could spend the whole day exploring these places, but for now, I'll gladly explore them through your videos. Thank you.

[@archied101]

So great! Please make more videos at these stunning sites and I'll keep watching

[@NathanEllisBodi]

Used to live in glasto many years ago. Glad you both had a lovely visit.

[@frederickschwarz246]

"Dissolution of the Monestaries" What a euphemism!!!!

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Such a soft sweet voice with great knowledge of the subject and cute as a button 😊

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You are the most beautiful part if this post , thank you for this channel.

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Brilliant stuff, please do keep on making these videos!

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Wonderful! you are our Abby Sciuto of history! X

[@ralphhathaway-coley5460]

The terracing on the Tor has also been hypothesised as being done by the monks, or possibly the peoples before, to give land suitable to the grow grain on when the flat land surrounding it was mostly marshy and not suitable for grain farming. The lower terraces were used for this purpose in the 17th century as a drawing from the early 17th century shows them under cultivation.

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Lovely stuff! So glad I found your channel!

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Thank you for these amazing videos. ❤

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You are lovely. Loving the history too.

[@lady_of_the_mercians]

Thank you! Lots more history to be found in the South West - I've got lots of ideas :)

[@TheSigmaSpartan]

Fantastic - a lady interested in history is just wonderful!! I hope to find a soulmate with the same passion as you !

[@martynwood5493]

I love your videos, but they need to be longer. Glastonbury is one of my special places, it’s so spiritual and the Chalice Well is heavenly. Thanks.

[@HeyItsKora]

The Merlin music won me over IMMEDIATELY. I watched a bunch of the shorts with LOTR music and stuff but this seals the deal. Merlin music wins the game!! Not to mention excellent content, and it’s so cool watching so many videos about places so close to where I live, Glastonbury is only a 30min drive from me haha

[@Khumry]

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[@scotianbank]

Wow, I love history, and I studied quite a lot of British history during high school; from the Roman invasion, till the end of the cold war... But I didn't know there were so many well preserved ruins! Makes sense in the context of Henry VIII, but there's just something about ruins, or reused parts of buildings, that makes them more interesting than actually preserved buildings. I think it's the way they send your imagination flying, trying to picture what they would've looked like in their heyday. I wanted to thank you for showing us these wonderful places, and hope that you continue to do so! PS, have you considered making curated tours of these sites? Maybe guides for tourists that want to visit the UK's medieval sites? I've seen other history KZbinrs even offer paid guided tours, I'm sure there would be many takers!

[@KarleneMurfet]

I have been watching this and the history is so good , the church was a beautiful church and the garden lovely and the monks kitchen was so historical

[@claudebregaint]

Thank you dear LADY ,we discover so beautifull past ,and legend history with you 🎉🎉🎉😉😊😊

[@gilbertwalker3222]

I think Glastonbury deserves a historical revisit.

[@andrewandstacieweller1927]

Your historical prowess is simply amazing. I wonder how many of us have common ancestors that lived, loved and carried out their lives in all these amazing places. Here I sit 4600 miles away and separated by hundreds of years fascinated by the lives they lived. Many thanks Andy ❤

[@CulturalOrigins]

Wonderful video. I walked up to the tor with a friend of mine the other day who's also into history, and he told me about Richard Whiting, the last Abbot of Glastonbury, who was hanged on the tor after refusing to surrender the abbey in 1539. His execution must have been visible for miles around.

[@shivangi3769]

Please do Celtic and Grail legends! I'm rooting for you to get noticed by BBC ❤

[@TorEntertainment]

Merlin, what a great show, can’t believe I’ve only just found this

[@madmac66]

As someone who has become interested in British history later in life I recently made an Uhtred pilgrimage from York to Bamburgh. I wonder if you could do a story on Aylesbury, as that seemed to be the seat of the Mercian kingdom in TLK. As someone who went to Watford college, Ayelsbury was just another Hertfordshire town

[@lady_of_the_mercians]

Yes, of course! I’m not far from there, so that is easily done ☺️

[@monicapushkin3274]

A truly magnificent and magical ruin.

[@mikedrinan5223]

You make history fun 🙌

[@GalacticExplorer_Edits33]

Another good Arthurian adaptation is Excalibur (1981) it’s a bit older than Merlin is but it’s without a doubt best King Arthur movie.

[@acchaladka]

The ascension up stairs in medieval art, is a rich topic for your channel.... Also'tour' in modern French is translated as 'tower' in to English.

[@Maxel913]

Youre the only person I’d ever tell to make a podcast

[@stonerdoom3481]

So many times i have passed the glastonbury tor on my way to work at glastonbury festival,and never had time to visit.maybe its time to book an hotel and discover the history of the area.

[@Linlateal1990]

Thank you

[@YannaTarassi]

Beautiful area! Adding it to the list :)

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I like this

[@lady_of_the_mercians]

Thank you!

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Just fab!

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I love the merlin theme on the piano

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Great channel ❤

[@lady_of_the_mercians]

Glad you enjoy it!

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so far ur channel is cool and a relief to the other KZbin garbage!

[@ultimatefightingshorts]

Would LOVE to visit all these places. I'm obsessed with ruins, it's like they're calling me

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Make more videos I love them.

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astounding

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love your channel! You do a really nice job with the Shorts and with the longer standard videos. Cant wait for more!

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Wonderful🎉

[@b_ks]

Interesting, thank you.

[@marksullivan7766]

dig the tour, keep it up

[@Chris-dm1je]

I went on a coach trip to Glastonbury once, but only had enough time to visit the Tor, as the organiser had been told by some fool that "You can do Glastonbury in half an hour". Apparently, this individual only likes places that have lots of shops. Maybe one day I'll get to go back there.

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You look fantabulous!😊

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Your doing such a great job. Please keep it up. In the description you mentioned worrying about shake. First it wasn't bad at all. Second do you have a selfie stick with an anti shake gimble? They are great and if not I would happily contribute towards one if you have a means to do so like a Patreon or such

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Beautiful spit-roast, Charlotte

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You have a professional way of pointing at towers !

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Un abrazo desde México

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Wow❤

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More please