KING HENRY IV of England & HOTSPUR. The Battle of Shrewsbury

[@MarcusAgrippa390]

Thank you for another excellent video I love these long form and in depth explorations of history.!

[@historyslifestories373]

Many thanks Marcus, your comment is much appreciated 😉🙏👍

[@tacfoley4443]

Brilliant, Sir! Many years ago, when living in Shrewsbury, I attended a memorial mass in Battle church, given for all who had taken part on that awful day.

[@historyslifestories373]

Wow, that must have been fascinating. The church and museum nearby are well worth a visit.

[@shaundavenport621]

I attended many Sunday services when I was a foolish guest of the "Dana".😅😊

[@trevorhoward2254]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@historyslifestories373]

That's great, many thanks for letting me know Trevor. 😁

[@trevorhoward2254]

@@historyslifestories373 Subscribed.

[@sheilahorn8913]

Thank you so much for the lovely presentation! And it's nice to finally see our host!

[@historyslifestories373]

Ha ha, many thanks Sheila, good to hear from you again. Yes I thought I would give it a whirl 😂👍

[@Andy_Babb]

Great to finally put a face to the voice! Awesome program, super well done. Thank you so much for your fantastic channel and great topics

[@historyslifestories373]

Many thanks again Andy, I trust you are well, your kind words are very much appreciated 😉🙏👍

[@Andy_Babb]

I am well, thank you! And thank you for being a creator who actually takes the time to reply and interact with viewers/commenters. You do incredible work!

[@jameskennedy5110]

I've been watching your content since the anarchy video. It's just amazing work. Detailed, well put together - if you didn't know it, you'd think you were watching a BBC production. I don't usually leave comments but I had to on this one. Anyone that can put together an hour on Hotspur... Just... Wow. And done as well as all the other videos. Just awesome. Bravo, sir.

[@historyslifestories373]

Many thanks for your very kind comment James, it really does spur (forgive the pun) me on, I am just writing the script for the next one which hopefully you will enjoy even more 😉🙏👍

[@johnconnery1939]

Well done. Thank you for all your effort

[@historyslifestories373]

You are very welcome John 😉🙏👍

[@dicostigan1449]

Thanks for all your research. I have Shakespeare's Henry IV & Henry V on audiobook format and your download is so helpful in understanding the historical background to these wonderful plays..

[@historyslifestories373]

Many thanks for your comment, I am glad the video was helpful to you, yes they are great plays and Henry V is probably my favourite. 😉🙏👍

[@JohnJames-be4qe]

Really enjoyed your presentation and style. Thank you. Interesting to hear about Henry IV of who there is much less material available here.

[@historyslifestories373]

Many thanks John, yes you are quite right, Henry IV is somewhat of an enigma 😉👍

[@JonniePolyester]

That really was excellent so much detail. Must have seen several specific docs on Shrewsbury going back to Two Men in a Trench but this was the best.👍

[@historyslifestories373]

Hi Jonnie, I’m really glad you liked it, I actually like those videos that dig deep myself. 😉🙏👍

[@scottscottsdale7868]

Very nicely done video. Thank you. Also I love the music you chose.

[@historyslifestories373]

Many thanks, yes I had a good look around for the music, it made a change 😉🙏👍

[@nikbear]

Excellent video, great presentation 👌⚔️

[@historyslifestories373]

Many thanks nikbear, it really is much appreciated 😉🙏👍

[@scott6828]

Excellent presentation...well done!!

[@historyslifestories373]

Many thanks Scott, I am so glad you enjoyed it, here’s to the next one eh?😉🙏👍

[@cliveover6125]

Hotspur would make a great epic film

[@historyslifestories373]

Absolutely, but who would play him ? 🤔👍

[@cliveover6125]

Harry Kane would be my first choice 👌 but to be more realistic I think Sean Bean would tick a lot of boxes for me ?

[@dianeshelton9592]

Hotspur made a great Shakespearean character. Henry Cavill with Benedict Cumberbatch as King Henry.

[@historyslifestories373]

Well you never see either of them in anything rubbish 👍

[@wilsontheconqueror8101]

His character was recently in the Henry V movie in 2019. With Timothee Chaltme as King Henry V. I believe Hotspur is in the opening scene.

[@Brianroadtofaith]

Truly enjoyed this documentary thank you. Liked and subscribed

[@historyslifestories373]

That’s very kind of you Brian, thanks very much 😉🙏👍

[@Brianroadtofaith]

@historyslifestories373 your welcome really enjoyed it.wluld you ever do one on William Marshal or vallance tye French knight who served the king.

[@historyslifestories373]

That’s interesting, William Marshal is a really good shout, I will have a look,cheers 😉🙏👍

[@Brianroadtofaith]

@historyslifestories373 that will amazing looking forward to it :)

[@tomtaylor6163]

Thank you for this some of my ancestors were from Cheshire at this time. I’m certain my ancestors were at this battle and do know that they had supported Edward The Black Prince and King Henry 5th later in France.

[@historyslifestories373]

I guess there may even have been some that survived Shrewsbury and even made it to the French campaign. 😉🙏👍

[@tomtaylor6163]

@@historyslifestories373 But seriously , I know for a fact that one of my direct Ancestors was Sir Piers Legh. He fought with Henry at Agincourt. He actually died near Paris in 1422. They were all from around Cheshire , as far as I know his father had fought with Edward the Black Prince earlier

[@martinrawstron764]

This was really interesting and it’s only recently I found out about the football link and Hotspur. I’m from Northumberland but have Lancastrian parents. Great video.

[@historyslifestories373]

Many thanks Martin, yes it’s a fascinating story, I often wonder how many Tottenham supporters actually know about Hotspur himself, I should imagine most. 🙏👍

[@adriansmith6993]

Excellent video!

[@historyslifestories373]

Many thanks Adrian, much appreciated 😉🙏👍

[@adriansmith6993]

@historyslifestories373 I love a good history story and you did so well in telling this story! ❤

[@johngamble967]

Excellent 👍👍👍

[@historyslifestories373]

Many thanks John 😉🙏👍

[@DannyPVogelsang]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH. MY ANCESTOR ''SIR WALTER BLOUNT'' WAS KILLED-IN-ACTION FIGHTING TO DEFEND KING HENRY 4th, DURING THE BATTLE OF SHREWSBURY IN 1403. THIS FACT WAS REVEALED IN SHAKESPEARE'S HISTORICAL PLAY ''HENRY 4th, PART 1'': DANIEL PAUL VOGLESONG

[@historyslifestories373]

Yes Blount’s crest is on the wall in Battlefield church with all the other nobles that participated in the battle 👍

[@taihastings3097]

My mum had a lurcher called Hotspur... he was so fast! 😂

[@speakupriseup4549]

Out of all the horrible injuries described, Douglas losing a testicle was the one that made me wince. 🌰🥥

[@historyslifestories373]

Me too 😂

[@speakupriseup4549]

The guy in the background staggering around with his back on fire 😂

[@historyslifestories373]

Yes, maybe a tad over dramatic 😂👍

[@paulnewton5465]

This is amazing work makes the AI generated channels look amature and un watchable

[@historyslifestories373]

Many thanks Paul for your comment and support 😉🙏👍

[@brianbonner7128]

Henry "Hotspur" Percy was my granddad, 27 times removed

[@Etäinshewölf007]

When did he stop being your granddad?

[@alejandrotapia4749]

Wooow he was removed many times!!!

[@bonetiredtoo]

Minor comment: Shrewsbury was, and still is, a town not a city. Otherwise superb.

[@historyslifestories373]

You are quite right, it is indeed a town, thanks for letting me know 🙏👍

[@tacfoley4443]

@@historyslifestories373 It DOES have an abbey, but not a cathedral.

[@maryfrump7937]

Hot spur Ist cousin 18 times removed. My Ancestor. Crazy family I have.

[@AnnetteMurphyger]

Hello

[@regsilverside9089]

Shakespeare had Prince Henry killing Hotspur. Wrong, but who cares ? The play is great.

[@historyslifestories373]

I quite agree, love the play. However, for me I think the reality is a better story, what with the arrow in the face and all that, but that’s just my opinion 😉👍

[@multipipi1234]

All about self interest of lords. On both sides including Owain Glyndwr .Dwr(water). Not pronounced Dower..as in flower but Doohr.Dwr. Brilliant video. Thank you.Diolch.

[@historyslifestories373]

You are quite right about the lords, but sadly wasn’t it ever thus? Thanks for letting me know about the pronunciation of Glyndwr, I did Google it with a few sites and they all pronounced it Dower, shows how good they are, (in fact some of them can’t correctly pronounce French either), do you know of a good site that correctly pronounces Welsh words? I would be very grateful if you do. Glad you liked the video 😉🙏👍