Is Edmund the Martyr REALLY the Greatest King of East Anglia?

[@Mark-lx6xj]

Thank you so much for this. I would dearly love to see St. Edmund restored as our patron Saint.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks Mark.

[@charlesmaximus9161]

A very important saint for us Orthodox Christians; especially for those of us here in the Anglosphere. Thank you for this, sir! This was very nicely done, you have quite a wonderful channel. Saint Edmund the Martyr, pray for us! Our Lady of Walsingham, save us! ☦️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🙏

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@mrgreen1759]

As a resident of Bury St Edmund it's nice to watch a video dedicated to St Edmund. Most of us are taught about him during our school years but I guess people from further afield don't know his story. I for one would love to see him back as our Saint. Great video Chris 👍

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Being brought up near St Albans, I have a similar vote for Britain’s proto martyr.

[@ludwigderzanker9767]

Great and serious lesson, thx Chris! Ludwig

[@fredazcarate4818]

It truly is England lose. Yet a great tale to be remembered. Once again Sir thank for producing a wonderful video of a martyred king.

[@TheHistoryChap]

A bit too late to change it now, I guess we are stuck with the Turkish bloke killing a mythical beast 🤣

[@fredazcarate4818]

A Turkic-Latin ohps...sorry Turkic-Roman for the politically correct. What bloody shame it is to be replaced by a foreigner who never once visited the British Isles. When one has a native hero who died valiantly for defence of his kingdom. Perhaps one day the error will be rectified. God bless you Sir.

[@philvanderlaan5942]

As an American the first I heard of this was from Bernard Cornwell’s ‘ The last Kingdom. ‘ I first learned of Bernard Cornwell from Ritchard Sharpe who I first seen on Public Television. It’s amazing how a work of fiction can teach history Bernard Cornwell has taught me about Stonehenge ( I must note this is his least historical book) agincourt and crécy , and the campaigns of the British army in Spain and Portugal. Great video ! Thanks !

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@kybrown9629]

BSE born and raised residing in Las Vegas (with the St Edmundsbury flag flying high). Thanks for this video👍🏽.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@alandavies55]

A good overview. As Churchwarden of a Norfolk Church dedicated to St Edmund I became fascinated by the story of St Edmund. To trace his story means wading through many later additions, like the story of Edmund hiding under the bridge at Hoxne but being caught after the Danes saw the reflection of his golden spurs in the water, a lovely story, but spurs did not come into use until much later. 15 yrs ago I went on a motorcycle pilgrimage and visited all the places where Edmund had stayed, beginning with the remains of the Chapel at Hunstanton that was built to commemorate the spot where he landed (He had been fostered abroad), the assumed site of his last battle and finally ending up at Bury St Edmunds. A fascinating trip. there is a very good depiction of Edmund on the Wilton Triptitch. We still celebrate him on the consecration day of our Church and sing the (Victorian?) hymn composed for him.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Alan, thanks for sharing those additional stories (legends?). Best wishes Chris

[@T3AY0_]

Funny old world indeed. 🦾🧙🤳 Great work ol'chap! Many thanks for the brilliant lessons.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for your support.

[@tristansmyth6802]

St Edmunds story was taught to us in the school that I attended, he may have become the forgotten Patron Saint of England but his stories live on. A very well done video of this subject matter, more like this please, it was excellently done. and yes, i have subscribed :-)

[@TheHistoryChap]

Hi Tristan, Thanks for subscribing. I appreciate your support. What would you like me to talk about in the future? Chris

[@garybrockwell2031]

A tear in my eye, thank you for putting the bits & pieces I know, into something wonderful 🇬🇧🧐❣️🙏💯

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed.

[@eph2817]

Thank you, I don't have a degree but I do have a passion for the subject, and lots and lots of books.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@Michael-ws7rc]

What a neat video, I thoroughly enjoyed that. Thanks friend.

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching

[@bodicatudor]

My first ship I crewed on out of Harwich was named MV St Edmund.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing.

[@tacraling]

Many thanks for this very interesting video. 👍

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@junesilvermanb2979]

Saint Edmund the Martyr, please pray for us...

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for posting.

[@billpaine6241]

As an amateur history geek, I absolutely love this channel. Thank you!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@steveeaster493]

It's great to hear someone using the correct expression of 'battle royal' and not 'royale' for a change. Keep up the good work. Great channel!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for your comment & for watching my video

[@Pablo668]

Edward the confessor became quite the popular saint a bit further down the track. Good vid btw.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing

[@sameyers2670]

Thank you this was fascinating.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@TheUkjedi]

Great work I've been to towton

[@TheHistoryChap]

It is an interesting place.

[@gunslinger626]

Sir, your History Kung-fu is strong! I am studying to become a History teacher, and this is the kind of History-in-Context content that I want to teach my students.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for your kind words. Please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info Best wishes in your future career.

[@longkeithdiablo8812]

Edmund was said to have lied at St Andrew's in Greenstead, Essex. Which is the oldest wooden church in England. There is a carving on one of the rafters depicting the wolf and the head 👍

[@TheHistoryChap]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@josephwarra5043]

Wonderful video, thanks.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@tipofthespear74]

Great video! I had no idea about this story. Thanks from across the pond!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you. If you enjoy British history, download my introduction timeline at www.thehistorychap.com

[@shaungillingham4689]

Yep I'm for Edmund!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for the vote but I don't think he will win.

[@corey8248]

Love these history videos! Like story time with the old British uncle I never had XD

[@TheHistoryChap]

Ha ha Corey, I'm glad you are enjoying. Please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info Uncle Chris!

[@Naptime48]

Love this! I (grew up in Thetford) now live in Bury st Edmunds. I watched the Viking series, an when Edmund was martyred I was stoaked to think that happened 2mins walk from my flat!!

[@Naptime48]

local legend has it, he's buried under the old tennis court in the abby gardens

[@TheHistoryChap]

Anglo-Saxon period is fascinating

[@AndrewTheMandrew531]

Saint Edmund the Martyr, pray for us.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for commenting.

[@jordanleigh8119]

Would really like to see you do a series on these events. And the formation of England.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Jordan, it's all part of my 2022 plan. Watch this space. Please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info

[@neilharrison9144]

Bloody fascinating .

[@TheHistoryChap]

I’m glad that you enjoyed my story. Chris

[@davidroberts1816]

Never new about this

[@TheHistoryChap]

Hope you enjoyed?

[@stuartbuxton4316]

History chap, an interesting point for you. The people local to Hoxne, Suffolk have a legend which is that a newly married couple must not cross the bridge at Hoxne, where Edmund was slain as it's bad luck! Couples are known to travel miles around just not to cross bridge!!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Stuart, thanks for sharing that local legend.

[@sercosean]

Brilliant

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@foolsgold9993]

Wow, this was great! Thank you.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@kcb7681]

Something recent my family found out is in my mother’s side we are related to king Edmund. But on my fathers side we are related to Ragnar

[@TheHistoryChap]

Now that is a family tree!

[@alex1453]

Fantastic! Your content is always top notch, and it's a pleasure to see your enthusiasm. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@hotsauce1646]

Great stuff

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@badguy1481]

Great presentation! Really enjoyed it.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@louthegiantcookie]

Great video! I find this so interesting, given how much of England's history was destroyed during Henry VIII's attacks on the Church. It's often overlooked that we have our own rich history of saints, which I have found fascinating to research. Like how Thomas à Beckett inspired a crusader order of Knights, something I had never known! So thank you for illuminating a somewhat neglected aspect of our history!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@martinhogg5337]

Great story!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Martin, I'm glad that you enjoyed.

[@harryshriver6223]

I guess it would be weird to be shouting out in the woods and hearing a voice answer back. I suppose I would have been well on the way to the skinboat to Tunatown! 😂😅 I am taking the time to watch all of your older videos and enjoy the intricately woven tapestry of history, kudos, amigo!

[@TheHistoryChap]

I’m glad that you are enjoying some of my old videos. I enjoyed making them. I would like to return to Sam earlier British history soon.

[@laciihasz4734]

Great story. I heard about St Edmund when i was reading the last kingdom books, he was mentioned there briefly, also appeared in the tv version as well. I think he would be a better choice for england's patrion saint.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for your comments. Glad you enjoyed.

[@zoegreen7097]

What an interesting story!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks. I'm glad that you enjoyed it.

[@michaelgreen1515]

At last St Edmund & St Edward - England's rightful patrons!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Maybe but good luck convincing everyone else with that one.

[@lindaridd4393]

Thank you Chris another interesting piece of our history, why do we always embrace foreign things over our own ? take care

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks Linda.

[@lindaridd4393]

Dear Chris Enjoying your postings, please keep them coming most enlightening, take care @@TheHistoryChap

[@ljchampion7952]

Very interesting 👍🏻

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@StevenKeery]

Very interesting, thanks for uploading. I wonder if one day we shall discover any of his mortal remains, if any have survived the centuries.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@chrismccartney8668]

We should have St Edmunds Day.. Plenty of Miracles.. I like Stories of Bryonoth 6"10 and huge statue on promenade park at Maldon Essex. And today drove past Waltham Abbey the possible resting place of Harold.. History of Battle of Maldon !!!

[@TheHistoryChap]

I will tell some more stories from Anglo-Saxon England. Watch this space!

[@michaelgreen1515]

A different hagiography has 3 wolves bringing the head to his friends. There are a few variations on the theme. Sadly when Bury St Edmunds was ransacked in the baron's war nothing seems to have been left. Though one claim says a relic was taken to France.

[@TheHistoryChap]

As I said at 13:35 in the video.

[@michaelgreen1515]

Of note his close relative was sainted following an interesting military encounter and possibly beheading in Herefordshire.

[@TheHistoryChap]

it seems martyrdom was a family trait!

[@trickysam04]

Top job again Chris!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@johnbrinsden8751]

Thanks!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for your kind support.

[@davidmarsden9800]

Don't mean to be nit picking, - but you've got all the Saxons except the Middle Saxons. It's bad enough Middlesex is a lost county administratively, we need to keep these things alive for future generations.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Don't mind you nit picking David. By the time of Edmund, Middlesex had been absorbed by it's bigger neighbours - just like Lindesy, the Hwicce and others. Fascinating period of English / British history.

[@jayturner3397]

Didn't Edward the confessor also briefly hold the position too, 🤔

[@TheHistoryChap]

Indeed he did.

[@tinfoilhatter5318]

As a girl from the fens , I am bias. St Edmund needs to be reinstated as our patron . We need him more than ever.

[@TheHistoryChap]

He certainly a bit more English than St George!

[@tobiasbourne9073]

I've never understood why stained glass windows depict Edmund as an older man, he died in his 20s

[@TheHistoryChap]

Rather like Jesus being white with blonde hair when he came from the Middle East!

[@tobiasbourne9073]

@@TheHistoryChap Exactly, bizarre

[@NobleBruv]

Makes sense. No offense to saint George, but England does seem to prefer foreigners to their own.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to add to the conversation.

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Very timely, what with the Last Kingdom on Netflix ( Vikings doesn't compare..) , my own name is a direct Gaelic translation of Edmund, reflecting the deep ties between the Gaels ,Saxons and Angles, you may already have read Max Adam's book,the King in the North, vividly describes the British Isles of 400 to 700 AD...great post,sir ,best wishes from the wirral, site of the great battle of Brunanburh/Bromborough 937AD,Wirral,namechecked albeit in Welsh in the medieval poem of sir Gawain and the green knight....

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@DarrenMarsh-kx8hd]

The body was no longer covered in arrow wounds, and his head had rejoined to his neck, and he looked liked he'd died yesterday.....reckon they might ve got the wrong body. Cool story though.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Or simply made the whole thing up!

[@CitizenSmith50]

A pity that Sebastian got filled with arrows nearly 600 years before him or Edmund could have been Patron Saint of Archers !

[@TheHistoryChap]

:)

[@jonathanenglish9146]

Oddly enough, the US Army unit I served with in Iraq had our most intense battle in Baghdad on 20th of November (2004) and our insignia is an arrowhead (Apaches Out Front). With a surname of English and a genetic history that tells me I'm descended from the British Isles and Scandinavia, I'm somewhat conflicted.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@tebelshaw9486]

Jonathan. Thank you for serving, sir

[@tebelshaw9486]

@John M2 Charleston is considered a tourist hot spot. I visited many times when I lived in Greenville, SC, and then lived in Mt Pleasant while in the USNR 1988-1990 during hurricane Hugo. Hadn't been back since until last year. The place had exploded so much, it was unrecognizable. Greenville is even worse now.

[@thfccfht]

Saint Edmund for me, the so called establishment will not convince me otherwise with their horseshit...

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for casting your vote for St. Edmund.

[@jakec947]

Does anyone know which Pope canonized this Saint?

[@TheHistoryChap]

Not off the top of my head.

[@andrewhead6267]

Shouldn’t St Alban be the prime candidate for a true patron saint of England? We could all then enjoy celebrating on 22 June. A far better day than 23 April.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Coming from St. Albans I might agree - especially if we could get a public holiday in June!

[@onlythewise1]

Vikings started Moscow

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for commenting.

[@Joshualbatross]

I believe the more interesting version ☦️

[@TheHistoryChap]

I think most of us would like to

[@annehersey9895]

A good Christian Martyr story is much better to get converts than the old, He died in battle!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Indeed it is.

[@glosfishgb6267]

Saint George is 4 England Saint Edmund is 4 the Englisc

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@scottl.1568]

Bloody Vikings 😐

[@TheHistoryChap]

Compensation? -:)

[@welshman8954]

Really not a good idea to test your faith against the vikings Really not a good idea especially when there holding arrows

[@TheHistoryChap]

I can think of better things to do!