Is There A Basement Below The Staircase?

[@susanthompson569]

Wow! That floor is the "hidden treasure" you've been searching for Billy! Love the ongoing restoration of this wonderful "Ole girl."

[@scotttilson4040]

It’s not a girl or a she it’s a house

[@TheHairlipDog]

​@@scotttilson4040you did it 🎉 Scott Tilson!!! You educated everyone!!! 🤡

[@lawrup]

Imagine if he found PRIME & Lunchly

[@reubencarter3004]

Beautiful staircase and stone floor buried in years of distasteful concrete. Thanks for bringing the room back to its former glory.

[@jannahughes3121]

The Covent is the gift that keeps on giving. I love the new discoveries that are found. Looking forward to next week and if there is something new under the staircase.

[@MJPH5]

That camera work with the jackhammer sound throughout the convent is pure gold! 🤩 Plus digging for a secret basement under the stairs? Feeling like a true pirate! 🏴‍☠️

[@OnLongIsland]

Bet its waking those spirits upstairs lol

[@isabelmendi3973]

Thanks!

[@jeanneheikkinen4240]

I too am excited to see the granite floor. Shout out to Mick! You are so lucky to have him with you.

[@LenaPal13]

Like you said Billy, the Convent keeps revealing surprises. Please bid farewell to Rick for me, it will so strange not to see him anymore. You have the greatest smile Rick. I wish you and your family all the best.

[@elvinaescobar]

Where ls Rick going?

[@LenaPal13]

Billy had mentioned a few weeks back that Rick is moving back to the U. K.

[@Haggy-gp6lc]

Oh no. I love Rick.

[@LenaPal13]

@@Haggy-gp6lc I know right? Rick is so great. Will miss not seeing him anymore.

[@Dao0253]

Yes please treat everyone to a new and improved jackhammer! Also I remember when Billy's boots were all nice and new, lol. What an amazing crew you have been blessed with, especially Papa Pethrick ❤🇨🇦

[@IngeDemmendaal]

A brand new industrial jackhammer, as well as a conveyor belt to transport all the rubble from the building to the Dechetterie Express.

[@teresachase47]

Billy, i love your filming, music and naration in addition to watching you work. And Ryan makes the perfect cameraman with you when your hands are busy working! Just like it used to be! I love it!

[@BTRPaganMedium]

I love seeing the original construction coming back into the modern light of day! Maybe under the staircase where you last dug, they filled in the stairs going down with dirt. It may have been another entrance/exit to a different void underneath.

[@richardpugh1496]

Agree on possibly of another set of stairs but also possible that flagstones were removed at some point to be used for repairs elsewhere as being underneath would not be seen as missing.

[@leonieblah8806]

I can't believe how much work your dad is able to do at his age. Truely amazing!

[@elvinaescobar]

Right, he is amazing? i love how he wears cover-alls like my Dad always did. I just want to say hi, great job Sir. 😍🤩

[@tonisteiner5224]

He really is amazing x

[@Judey63]

I was thinking the same thing while watching! I grew up in Hamilton Township, NJ here is the USA. My dad wasn’t a carpenter by trade, he was a DIY guy to save money & learned as he went & learned from watching This Old House on tv! Watched my dad keep working for as long as he could around our home & always marveled at how strong he was at an advanced age. He taught me so much but had so much knowledge that I still wish I could get from him. He passed in December 2011. Such respect for you Mick! 😊

[@pambohan2977]

@@Judey63Wow, what a blessing to have such a talented dad!

[@Judey63]

@@pambohan2977I truly was blessed 😊

[@kaceesavage]

There is so much to do at the convent, I love seeing you all go methodically through room by room and unearthing the original building and making it new again.

[@Unprofessionallyme63]

That staircase is magnificent! I’m so happy that you were able to uncover it and that amazing floor. Such hard work, so gratifying.

[@libbybertrand9320]

That floor is going to be beautiful! The granite step at the base of the steps is gorgeous as well! I love the demo of this old building; there are so many layers to uncover. So many treasures being revealed😄❤️

[@meganhall1306]

It’s so exciting to see the developments in the convent Billy. Well done everyone. Have a great weekend xxx💕💕💕

[@medievaldigger]

We LOVE the timelapse again!! Yay! THIS is when you come roaring back for us! Nice, nice!! I should have known Ryan was filming! Wonderful job Ryan!

[@Kerbaltron]

Ryan had me in tears with his cinematography when Billy was working away under the stairs. "It's bloody noisy from here...here...here...and still here too."

[@isabelmendi3973]

Wow Billy, really interesting. I totally love your Dad, he works as hard as all of you. Great find, I’m glad the archaeologist in you is wanting to discover . I hope you all rest. You and team have really worked very hard this week.

[@audreyatherton3373]

Your team is excellent Billy. They work so hard.

[@gioiapharo7433]

The Piece under the staircase = Magnificent …… The stone floor = Treasure …….. The staircase no longer hidden = Fabulous …… What a wonderful gift this team has been for the convent = unearthing the beauty of its original design

[@taniadevilliers348]

I knew Billy’s curiosity would get the better of him and that floor would be gone soon. 😊

[@frankies.8325]

Hi Billy. Maybe under the stairs had been filled in with dirt. Try Jack hammering closer to the wall just before going under the stairs. If anything the steps would have started there or where the hollow sound under the stone. Happy hunting !

[@Aging_Geek]

@@frankies.8325 billy mentioned working the floor to see if the granite stops to give a possible start of steps

[@theCPRgals]

You have shown so much love to the Convent, and now the Convent is revealing her secrets to you! How exciting!

[@jeanmariemclain2836]

Oooo. A mysterious stone bannister down into the unknown!

[@judyburrows1289]

Those stairs and entryway will be gorgeous when you get done! I love seeing all the new discoveries that you're making.

[@AnnaMarieKenward]

Simon's going to be so blown away at your progress and discoveries, when he comes back in the New year. Crack on! Boys. ❤

[@mae1207cr]

It sure does look like a staircase would be there. Keep digging. 😀I’m excited to find out.

[@emunahjohnson9035]

Y'all work together like a well oiled machine! I just love seeing the progress that's being made. Billy, do the stair treads meet the wall or is the wall overlapping the treads?

[@BettyKoehler-zg5sv]

All the guys are saying TGIF!!! You have all worked very hard this week, and hope you give your bodies some well deserved rest. More to come next week! The floor and staircase are going to be stunning! Mike is amazing, and will be sad to see Rick go. Wishing him and his family the very best! Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻

[@justinanovak8040]

Love the floor reveal! Keep looking at the left wall, wondering if there is a matching stair rail on that side too. The stair looks like they extend under the wall.

[@DAYBROK3]

It sure does look like it goes into the wall. I wonder what they will find next

[@heatherarthur6232]

Yes just like the others in the main entrance.

[@shery2146]

That was my thought as well. Maybe it was originally open on both sides. That would be stunning.

[@Chelleme]

Thought the same!

[@robbiemoriarty7499]

I knew you wouldn’t be able to wait on that cool granite floor.😀 Awesome.

[@michaelpennington7800]

It's absolutely amazing. I'm so excited that you are going forward with the floor transformation.

[@sixtenjohansson4246]

That convent must have looked so stunning when it was new, I honestly can't even imagine it. 😮

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

Can't wait to see the floor, it's exciting, everyone is working very hard too. Enjoy the weekend.

[@Haggy-gp6lc]

At this point I’m now fully invested in this project. Emotionally if not financially. Such excellent videos.

[@pj1043]

Love the renovation of this convent gradually revealing hidden secrets as the demolition continues of removing all that concrete. Great team work Cracking On guys.

[@karasummers7286]

You all are an inspiration!

[@catherinegagnon3911]

Great Fine Billy! That building is saying thank you! I Love watching you guys saving history. What a great team it's turning out beautiful! Can't wait for Mondays episode! out her in Doniphan, Missouri US

[@lisarobertson7011]

great filming Ryan, and love being on this journey of daily discovery!

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

As long as you don't run into a crypt below, you're doing well! You were going to leave the floor alone, remember? You just can't help yourself, can you? You're an explorer at heart. They could have tipped dirt in to close up the entrance into the basement. Is that possible?

[@mdaly23md]

Thanks, Billy for another cliffhanger! See you all next week.

[@vickilewis6730]

The floor is gorgeous!

[@joyceclark8476]

Great work. It’s amazing.❤❤

[@JacobC365]

Todays end pose 9/10 - I love the head gear👍🤗

[@fowlerdp06]

Seeing Billy choking on the dusty bannister made me think (after I'd stopped chuckling) that it'd be great to see some of the inevitable outtakes that must have occurred in the project.

[@LisaGrosely]

Can someone tell me the name of this song please

[@Pugggle]

Causes serious lung issues, should be wearing masks

[@cindieide5001]

i'm with you, billie. i think you are on to something right there, and it is necessary to keep going. what's the worst that could happen? you can always fill it back in again if there's nothing interesting to be found.

[@victoriatracey5919]

Always exciting when the jackhammer is being used Billy. Great work everyone 👏🏻👏🏻😊

[@juliedavis3575]

Thank you for the video. I love that you found dirt under your staircase.

[@stuborn-complaining-german]

OK, you now have all of us on the edge of our seats until that floor is out and we know for certain what's under the staircase...😆 Keep going all of you, you're fantastic!

[@s.l.cruson8744]

I'm excited to see the entire floor.

[@JudithBisson]

Everything is a discovery, 😊

[@Haggy-gp6lc]

Me too

[@dianehale7650]

Watching this fast forward, you have an amazing choreographed dance. Love it.

[@40nnaughty]

This is the first episode I watched! Got me hooked! Now it’s my daily bedtime viewing. Thank you.

[@huwmather5477]

Looks awesome billy

[@debsguitar2]

WOW !!!!! So exciting and wonderful to watch !

[@mrsmiggins6435]

Great music again. I think you're a very knowledgeable young man Billy, and i think you are right about the stairs goung down. Don't forget there was some sort of soil/dirt on the previos floor. That is the quietest i've ever heard Ryan lol. Hope you take a break sometime over the weekend, everyone needs to recharge their batteries. Stay safe🤗🇬🇧

[@micheledenise2305]

Billy plz take a little of the wall out on the other side and make sure the other banister is not there..😊

[@juliebogdanoff4013]

True

[@coreyshaw3701]

The only thing I could think that "bannister" could be is support for the wall. If it was support for the wall, I wouldn't think it would slope off at the same angle as the steps though. I think you're in for a big find. Maybe it's that entrance to the tombs you spoke about before.

[@wandacasper5612]

Looking forward to what's beneath the floor. Have a great weekend

[@lhmcd5538]

Happy for you in finding the flagstone. I’m curious about the floor. We will have to wait and see. 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩

[@Anyone4music]

That was seriously exciting, and great camera work from support team Ryan.

[@lallard8329]

You master of suspense you ! How am i supposed to wait until next week to see what is under that staircase now? Great video, as always. Cheers! 😱

[@lat1419]

More intrigue, more mystery! I wonder if it could be a servants entrance. In the UK there are examples of servant tunnels so food could be rushed from kitchen to the high table without using the main receptions and hall ways.

[@XantheWilliams]

Unlikely in a convent!

[@lat1419]

@XantheWilliams early convents (and monasteries) had servants.

[@XantheWilliams]

@@lat1419 the very early ones yes, but I doubt that a post counter reformation convent would have had the extravagance of hidden servants passages. Everything got stripped down, and the nuns were expected to do everything themselves.

[@boerderijlenders380]

So great when you count down another layer of this beautiful building. It remains exciting! I wonder if Billy can wait until next week with a big jackhammer. A relaxing weekend and until next time! 👋🏽🇳🇱

[@barbthequietwatcher7069]

Thank you Billy for showing us under the stairs. Those boxes are cool too. It looks like a green felt lining in the open one. Please close it from the dust. I hope you find treasures when you dig up the steps that I'm sure you'll find. Great job guys.

[@kimmiller615]

❤Man I love Pops!❤ He works just as hard as the younger guys and never seems to complain.

[@shery2146]

When you blew the dust off of the banister I almost choked on my lunch, had to rewind it and laugh again. Thank you for the laugh, it was much needed today. I am also very curious as to why they would have done the area under the stairs that way. The dirt makes me think they must have filled something in.

[@Ssmith248]

You definitely need a bigger jack hammer. Maybe you can get a mini excavator to fit through the doors to help get the rumble out. Everyone is doing a great job. Can’t wait to see the results.

[@heatherarthur6232]

Billy needs to get a couple of volunteers to dig it out if they find steps. That way he won’t have to keep forking out wages and it will allow the others to get back to what they need to be doing.⛏️🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏼‍♀️🪜

[@texasthistle]

I love what you are doing in the Convent!

[@nelleg152]

Can't wait to see the whole floor ❤

[@smh1072]

Under the stairs, I wonder if it was originally a stone/granite staircase before the wooden one was installed x

[@stephencleaves]

i always wondered If there was possibly another basement, as the one already in place by the kitchen does seem small for such a large overall building ? We wait and see.........!

[@guitardee1]

I keep thinking there’s a Frenchman somewhere who worked on this section of the convent saying “Mon Dieu “

[@HRH9564]

I bet the building is sighing a breath of relief as the tons and tons of cement and rubble are remove. Any joyful creaking?

[@samoatodd8730]

I think you are right about an entrance. The dirt was just to fill in the stairs that lead down below.

[@babymammoth6254]

Barely woken up here in NZ and I’m watching this through squinty eyes That’s how addicted I am 😂

[@Jayrose59]

I have left watching it too a more respectful time. 😂 Hello from Wellington.🙋‍♀️

[@chriswilford3576]

I’m also watching early here in Australia 🇦🇺

[@frattler07]

The left hand wall, looking up the staircase, should be investigated. The stair treads appear to go under the wall.

[@loraoflahrity130]

It's absolutely amazing watching your vlogs

[@tonisteiner5224]

Seeing the real bottom step revealed is my favourite bit so far ....its just stunning. I'm so glad you go the extra mile to uncover every original feature of this building. Never seen graft like you lot x

[@lorrainebegg-xr9lq]

Omg Billy I can't Express enough how beautiful everything is coming together what an amazing place. I don't understand why people cover beautiful natural Stone and Wood with concrete it's beyond me. It's so exciting how the secrets of the convent are being revealed step-by-step love it your so lucky .

[@merrileeheard3889]

It's probably because the flagstone made it difficult for the nuns as they got older!

[@heatherarthur6232]

Or because they wanted modern like my mother…or they had a lot to hide.⚰️🪦

[@XantheWilliams]

When it is a practical, working building, you have to make it work, so possibly they needed a smooth, level ground floor, which was all on the same level more than an intact historic one. Just guessing

[@mrsbingh]

Discovery. I enjoy your love of discovery and the excitement I get from watching you dig into the possibilities!

[@amandamciver6987]

Thanks for another wonderful video - the staircase and floor are going to be amazing when finished and back to their former glory. I get exhausted watching you and your wonderful team working tirelessly to get the job done. Perhaps you could all wear one of those step counters to see just how many steps each of you take during the day - I bet it would be in the thousands.

[@Czechbound]

Great to see ear defenderes being used. Here in Prague, the Roma do all the roadworks. Using those hammers, and sawing payments all day with zero ear or eye protection. Hearing loss is a one way street ( once it's damaged, it can't reset ). That flagstone floor will look tremendous !

[@kathywiseman7944]

I hope you get the new chisel blade for the jackhammer as I can tell you really need it. 😱

[@nelliekenny9630]

I love that you clean up as you go along. It must be a lot easier doing it that way

[@glennswink7775]

I think he hit a hole there at the end but is holding out until the next video. It sure sounded like that jackhammer encountered no resistance.

[@musicismandatory]

its not that he hit a hole, the bit couldnt go any deeper. meaning it pushed through all the dirt it could and then was just bouncing in its own hole

[@marionryan582]

Well done guys 🍻🍻🤩🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍👍.

[@rhonaanderson3820]

Wishing you a lovely relaxed weekend with your family. Like you, I would love if you found another basement underneath the staircase. That dechetery/tip, needs to be open 27/7 for the Petherics and friends. 😮😊

[@moniquenb1182]

A real treasure finding that stone floor! Can't wait to see it all finish

[@chan_AU]

I'm dyingggg 😂😂😂 @9:41 "do you want to come abit closer Ryan?" *camera proceeds to move further and further away *

[@SuzzyB52]

I believe the jack hammer company should sponsor you. That is one tough little machine. By the way, where are the ear protection on the other guys? 🇦🇺

[@joanware6473]

Getting curiouser and curiouser.

[@lisareatherford8097]

You all kick butt with demo and clean up for sure ,. I got so excited on the last video when you uncovered the bit of the floor and the granite and today wow just excited for you .

[@less5851]

Love the aerial shots of the convent. They are awesome!

[@Pricklypear1737]

What a blessing to have so many people helping to heal out all that heavy concrete! The epitome of many hands making light work. ❤

[@SusieMonk-jh8tj]

Absolute treasure to find the original stone floor. It’s all so exciting to watch wondering what the next find will be. Darling Mick not one to hear second hand what has been going on, he’s in the thick of it, love his heart. We will miss you Rick but wish you the very best of everything in the next adventure❤❤❤❤😉🥳👏👏👏🥂🥂

[@GrantNewYear]

Maybe the Nuns had the floors raised because of flooding. Recheck you drainage!

[@champagnesupernova5745]

So Much Concrete!! Its so satisfying to see the staircase being liberated. 🎉❤

[@Ripclaw67]

You need to use coal shovels. The broud style with curved up sides is well suited to this type of work

[@Sisteryoda1440]

And a taller jackhammer!

[@petat13]

@@Sisteryoda1440it’s coming.

[@Ideas336]

So proud of you guys! I second the comment made about your dad! Great job lad!!