Mystery 15th Century House | Brick By Brick: Rebuilding Our Past | Reel Truth History Documentary

Dan Cruickshank and Charlie Luxton uncover the incredible hidden stories behind historic buildings as they are dismantled brick by brick, and meticulously resurrected in new locations. Every year countless thousands of ordinary buildings are demolished, smashed down to make way for the new, but some are so special they're snatched from the bulldozers and carefully dismantled. When a new home can be found for them, they are lovingly and painstakingly rebuilt. These are not grand buildings, but everyday buildings that give an extraordinary insight into the lives of the people who lived and worked in them. Deep within their fabric are preserved astonishing stories about how we lived and worked.
Architectural designer Charlie Luxton explores how these vast and hugely complex jigsaw puzzles are pieced back together, trying his hand at the array of ancient crafts required. Meanwhile, architectural historian Dan Cruickshank investigates the building's history, proving that even seemingly humble buildings have incredible stories to tell. A mysterious medieval building on the quayside at Haverfordwest was dismantled 30 years ago by a team of young apprentices. Charlie helps those same men reconstruct the seemingly fortified vaulted house at the Welsh National History Museum. Dan sets out to discover what the building actually was, and uncovers stories of wealthy merchants, pirates and the English invasion of South Wales.
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[@WildWestGal]

The reveal on that spanking medieval fireplace behind the false wall was fantastic!

[@clymtc]

loved how he marked the cross on the wall - "we will see wonderful things" - and was spot on!

[@kimclarke5018]

Exactly

[@memikell]

Why on earth would someone cover up such such a wonderful fireplace?

[@borninmassteaparty3132]

The host and the other guys looked like kids in a Candy shop -or- "Moms making cookies!" peaking through the window and doorway when they were cutting out the fireplace :-)

[@Cadadadry]

... and the peek hole, slap bang in the middle of it !

[@nouvalari]

A tribute to craftsmen. Time to start apprenticeships again so we don't loose these skills.

[@20GaugeSX4]

Lose*

[@justinsantiago9387]

I like how this went from 'What on earth could this have been used for?' to 'Well, here is the name of the tenant from 500 years ago.'!

[@user-ks5cg5cd7m]

I love this show. It is like the other home restoration shows but with just the history and building techniques without the stress. Definitely a beautiful building, amazing craftsmen, and wonderful, personalized storytelling. Thank you. Give me more of these shows.

[@LouisaSharp]

We need to encourage the younger generation to learn these crafts... what happened to the fireplace? I do enjoy these video's... thank you for sharing...

[@dr.leftfield9566]

I would like to think that a plaque is present with the four guys names on them who were ultimately responsible for this wonderful preservation of our history.

[@zuzuspetals38]

These men are the definition of passionate! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥳🙏🏼 The fireplace 🤯🤯🤯🥳

[@potatogrower7897]

Would've been nice to see more of the actual construction of the building.

[@egyptcat4301]

Fantastic! I almost cried when I saw that fireplace!

[@mfs0416]

Everything so beautiful and well built!💘

[@Midlife_Manical_Mayhem]

@reel truth history documentaries - please turn on closed captioning. there are those of us with hearing issues that would enjoy to know more of what is being said. the older host speaks very softly and mumbles and i make out very little of what he says.

[@polygamous1]

Love your videos guys keep them coming

[@kimclarke5018]

So we’re they high fiveing reach other when they found that extraordinary fireplace. Well done gentlemen!

[@lore9446]

Loved it!

[@iamauntmeem]

I love that this led to the uncovering of a pre-reformation mantle/fireplace with the dedication to the Catholic Church and the king. This would have been dangerous to have seen by the Protestants that turned Catholics in for monetary rewards after the reformation! I hope they can verify it was the owners of the restored building! Don't you just love history?

[@mommyseastar5776]

I love everything about this, history, architecture, their lovely Queen’s English, everything. ❤️

[@bosse641]

Agreed. Love the English history and heritage. Not the modern England. And I love that proper English. Not the slur we hear many times these days. A ruined culture in many ways. Very sad thinking of how splendid and fine it was back in the day.

[@MsPinkwolf]

Yep. But this was all in Wales, not England. Charlie, the presenter, is English. I can assure you as someone who lives in Wales there are plenty who don't talk 'properly'.

[@mommyseastar5776]

MsPinkwolf I love how the Welsh speak too. I’m a musician and the various accents found in Great Britain are music to my ears. Same as in the US. I love the sound of people speaking in the Appalachians. Same reason, to me the unique fluctuations and phrases sound like music plus dialects teach us new ways of looking at life.

[@MsZeus49]

That was fascinating!

[@LifeAdviceSite]

Oh it’s so beautiful at the end!! 🥰🥰

[@Okiemom50]

Wonderful video. 👏Next time maybe you could let us observe the building of the new house .

[@traceystewart6232]

Fab program……. Thank you for sharing

[@shahramtorki560]

Amazing

[@totw7790]

Прекрасная история. Спасибо. ❤❤❤

[@jaywest4102]

The older presenter whispering half the time must have driven the sound engineer mad

[@cocoandscarlett7406]

Fabulous to restore our history. I apluad you all.

[@indrajitR]

lovely.

[@princess.desire]

I was so excited when his arch didn’t fall

[@Schmunzel57]

Are there plans of the rebuild house to see? What is that structure behind the fireplace?

[@iamauntmeem]

I'd love to see that for sure!

[@eringemini7091]

If I'm not mistaken, you also see these arches in the basement area of older Manor homes & Castles throughout the U.K.

[@Jeni10]

Bethan is reminding me of Michael McIntyre!

[@EddieMillerStudios]

It's incredible that the building stands again after being dismantled in 1983.

[@Neil070]

In 1963, the medieval house just up the road was scheduled to be demolished. A team of brilliant local historians, small independent builders and the council got together with the landowner, a local garage owner whose petrol station lay at the back of the building, and who wanted to extend to the street (which was part of the A38). Obviously extending to the trunk road would immeasurably improve his potential trade, but he recognised the age and historical value of the dilapidated building. The 'Merchants House' was taken apart and rebuilt in a field outside the town. A windmill from another area joined it, and the Avoncroft Museum of Buildings was born. The Museum is thriving, and the businessman eventually stopped selling petrol and now has a successful car dealership on the same site. Win win.

[@theresapierce3934]

So many adverts crammed in, really ruins this.

[@GREENLALI]

I love old Victorian Architecture.

[@izaac1312]

Great episode, but far too many adverts!

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[@carolfowler7421]

And the fireplace???

[@davidlittle7182]

Can't tell you how disappointed I was when they revealed that beige fitted carpet on the house's upper floor. Just like Grand Designs

[@MsPinkwolf]

lol. There is no carpet. Nowhere in St Fagans has fitted carpet.

[@clementinemonroe717]

Host has jazz hands

[@FigaroHey]

Wait, isn't a Basil a fawlty tower?

[@OUigot]

Wonderful documentary!! That fireplace was stunning!! It was also wonderful not having this series hijacked by feminist producers and presenters like other series.

[@irishredhead14]

I’m voting for the castles ice house

[@laurahaughton4523]

Lock up and office above

[@oosterhuisd]

I feel like I’ve watched this before?

[@DJ-tm8oo]

Doreen Oosterhuis yeah it’s a reupload

[@justinsantiago9387]

It's cringe worthy, watching a Toft trying to join in with craftsmen at work.

[@keirfarnum6811]

Oh come on! We all know this was the rat catcher’s house! 😁

[@milliebanks7209]

I do wish he would not whisper.

[@ritaqualter9607]

The old guy in this video is so annoying with his hands flailing around all the time. I can’t watch anymore.

[@anvilbrunner.2013]

It's cringe worthy, watching a Toft trying to join in with craftsmen at work.

[@allysloper1882]

Presumably you mean Charlie Luxton, the presenter. He is a skilled craftsman in his own right with an M.A from the Royal College of Art and a B.A in architecture

[@daphne4983]

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[@bethbartlett5692]

The accents are like exercise for face, my jaws would be tired if I were to have to speak the accents, there are so many variations. Best Wellbeing to all ...

[@The_Deaf_Aussie]

Ah.. no subtitles for the deaf? Such a shame.. **Clicks downvote**

[@kimclarke5018]

That’s a shame. They need to add subtitles so you can enjoy these productions. Your absolutely right for stating that.

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[@trulsdirio]

I like how this went from 'What on earth could this have been used for?' to 'Well, here is the name of the tenant from 500 years ago.'!