Pembrokeshire Pilgrimage Ep1

[@captaincatchy]

"I'll hand over now to myself . . . " I love that, I'm going to steal it!

[@sammyhawkins5590]

BBC 4, give him a series now. Excellent series and very informative.

[@jardon8636]

very informative, barton the antiquarian.. couldnt have done better... he has his own channel... but your more of a expert on history...

[@sallyb3]

Daniel love all your videos

[@jemman129]

You're the David Attenborough of English church history. As a former Anglican seminarian here in the States, it's such a joy getting a notification that you posted. Well done, and keep it up! Blessings!

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

Thank you, that is quite the compliment. I am glad to hear that you're enjoying my videos. There should be four more episode of the pilgrimage to come.

[@Kate_Pilgrim]

Hi Daniel I just received the email from the British pilgrimage Trust with you youtube series. I look forward to watching the rest of your pilgrimage series! Kate

[@Jamesatruett]

Very cool, Daniel! What a great pilgrimage... Looking forward to the clash with cows!

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

Thank you. I hope you enjoyed. I don’t think I’ll ever forget that encounter!!!

[@DanStClairCole]

All the best on your pilgrimage and thanks for taking us along on the journey! I've been to St David's once and I can say it is definitely a very beautiful church! Are you going to go to Pembroke Castle on the rest day? Also love your joy and excitement!!

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

Thank you and yes I will having a rest day at Pembroke castle, which will feature in my third episode!

[@a-8007]

OMG Pilgrimage...I'm hooked

[@krisfinley6706]

Excellent video Daniel, thank you so much! I'm so glad these old structures are still in existence, even if not in the best state of repair. I'm still in awe and wonder looking at them, hearing the rich history 😊 I feel like, being American, since we don't have structures like churches or other buildings that are older than the 1600s, it gives me a much greater appreciation of these fantastic places. The countryside is beautiful as well 😍

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

Thank you. That makes a lot of sense. Indeed, it is great that we have so many historic churches still standing. Which is why the work of the Friends of Friendless Churches is so important.

[@penelopehammerton2907]

So well done, thank you, l have subscribed.

[@6deste]

Great video Daniel, a big up to the Friends of Friendless Churches. They do wonderful work.

[@laurencethenewlyricist167]

What a brilliant thing to do! Over the years I have visited many cathedrals and churches, but I never thought of doing something like this. Look forward to seeing how you get on. 😊

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

Thank you. I would highly recommend, genuinely one of the best things that I have ever done. A physical challenge but also such a meditative process.

[@laurencethenewlyricist167]

@@greatbritisharchitecture I wish I'd done i years ago. I did walk along Hadrian's Wall not so long ago, but only bit by bit, not all at once! I'm afraid I'm getting a bit past that sort of thing (I have injuries in both knees, which makes things difficult)

[@WilliamPickard-eo4xt]

Fine video thank you for your work and I look forward to part two of journey

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@kennethbowry1521]

Great work, what a presenter very much a people person.

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

Thank you

[@jamesallison4875]

It feels like you’ve been doing this a long time. Very good job! I’m hooked.

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

Thank you. On Instagram I have been doing this sort of thing for six months. I'm still a long away from being perfect. But it is great to hear that you are enjoying this series.

[@steventhomas6071]

Quite the story, much appreciated

[@bteuben-faber8215]

Thank you for making & sharing these videos. From Holland with love ❤

[@jnfn2254]

love your work keep going 😊

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

Thanks, that’s great to hear. Hopefully there will be four more episodes!

[@history775]

Excellent video!

[@augurpearce4964]

Much enjoyed, Daniel: many thanks. A couple of picky points: when I lived in Pembrokeshire, Gumfreston was pronounced with the stress on the first syllable, not the second. And the Lily Ponds are at Bosherston!

[@winxbloom6339]

I am preparing for my Asst Professor exams, so I've been away for some time, but till end of August and I'll be back watching your videos here and on instagram. You are such a treasure, wish your channel grows more.

[@smythharris2635]

A fascinating video. I admire your attention to detail. Thank you.

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@smythharris2635]

@@greatbritisharchitecture I'm going to discuss the Friends of Friendless Churches with my wife, who, ironically, is in her hometown in Spain, visiting her family. Her town is full of Romanesque and other medieval churches. The cathedral has a Byzantine cupola. I think it's the only one in Western Europe.

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

Daniel - you make me happy that my undergraduate degree is in history! Am a far down-line (22nd) great-grandson of William Marshal, KT, 1st Earl of Pembroke - and 26th great-grandson of Gruffydd ap Cynan, Prince of Wales - House of Aberffraw. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Your continuity and presence of mind while filming is remarkable... 👨🏻‍🎓👉🏻📖

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

Thank you. That’s great to hear, an impressive ancestry you have! You’ll enjoy my section on William Marshall and Pembroke castle in the third episode!

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

@@greatbritisharchitecture Thank you, but it's a pure accident of birth, I assure you. Unfortunately, (after 3 DNA tests), my Welsh ancestry (maternal only) is a paltry 3%. Speaking of architecture, our own Saint David of Wales Episcopal Church (in downtown Austin) is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. The "historic" church recently underwent a one year shoring-up and restoration back to circa 1870 interior colors and configurations. We had not totally ruined it in the intervening years as many Victorian restorations had done to medieval (and Saxon) churches in the UK. Our Tiffany stained glass windows came by ox cart from New York via the Port of Galveston in the 1860s.

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

@@Austin8thGenTexan I see, still very interesting though. Also, I love hearing about the Anglican world across the pond as its something that's often completely unacknowledged here in Britain. That is great to hear that you have been able to preserve your church.

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

@@greatbritisharchitecture Thanks for the kind comments! Our Presiding Bishop preached at Harry and Megan's wedding, and the most recent Dean of Canterbury has been touring the United States. None of this reaches SkyNews nor the BBC, of course...

[@rodneyredding245]

Hello Daniel, greetings from the 🇺🇸 USA. I really enjoy your videos . Keep up the good work.

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

thank you, that is great to hear!

[@jfitzsimmons4825]

Glad I stumbled upon your channel. You remind me of a very young, enthusiastic David Attenburough with your knowledge of the history and the tidbits almost lost to knowledge. Thank you! Safe journey!

[@MrNigara]

It is captivating the way you express yourself, with so much inner passion and enthousiasm..... Cute!

[@alosa87]

Wow. I got a dubble crush: for British Architecture and for the pilgrim. Congrats for the channel

[@AndreaDeLucio-v5h]

Thank you so much Daniel! I'm English student from Mexico and I'm always looking for videos to learn more and more about Englad and its history, your videos help me with that and I can see how much you enjoy doing them :)

[@kennethbowry1521]

Time for a co -lab with Ben Maton who is very bright and into the friends of friendless churches Daniel.

[@SharonPadget]

Are you camping out as you hike the pilgrimage? You look so well dressed. In the USA hikers would be dressed in jeans and tee shirts. Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

Yes it will be a combination of camping, hostels, and wood cabins. Thank you, it's probably just the shirt and polo that make it look a little more formal. You're welcome, I hope you enjoy the second part that will be uploaded soon!

[@1258-Eckhart]

Thank you for this informative tour in a part of the country I have only once been to (Tenby and Caldey Island). Eaves boarding is always horizontal - the boards (or fascias) that run up the slope of the roof as at 22:20 are verge boards (usually a gable elevation).

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

You're welcome. Tenby is a lovely town but I am yet to visit Caldey Island. Oh, thank you for this, I was blanking on what to call it when I was making the video, so now next time I won't make the same mistake.

[@1258-Eckhart]

@@greatbritisharchitecture It probably only occurs to me because your diction and delivery are otherwise so excellent. I really appreciate your work. 👍👍👍

[@Job-y8o]

Thank you for taking us along!

[@richardewan2593]

Fascinating first episode, I can’t wait for the remainder

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

Thank you. The next episode will come out later this week.

[@albertconstantine5432]

A superb episode for a stirring pilgrimage. Thank you. Your preparation and observations are rich with context. Grethers Original Pastilles would help considerably with a mouth dry from speaking outside. It's one of the tricks of the trade. Then one doesn't suck one's teeth. Which I've done! Such interesting information!

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

Thank you. Indeed, many hours of research went into this walk before I embarked. Yes I will be getting some lip balm. Sadly, I got my lips burnt in the sun on the day before I set off.

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

Sorry, I miss understood what you were saying (I know see that these pastilles aren't balms), I shall definitely have to get some of those as this is often an issue. Thank you for your insight.

[@berry-123]

Amazing video. Love this pelgrimage already ❤❤

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

Thank you

[@bobnewnham7400]

Great subject, well researched and lovely diction.

[@maxbuskirk5302]

10/10 intense british vibes

[@laurencethenewlyricist167]

I enjoyed this first episode - those churches in Pembrokeshire are very distinctive, specially with the very tall towers; I didn't know about them at all. It struck me that these videos could do with a bit of music here and there, specially in the landscapey bits. I suppose there is a problem with copyright. As I am a composer, I may have some bits that could be appropriate, and which you could use for free if you wanted. Let me know if you are interested, and I could send them to you somehow? I would love to contribute in some way to your excellent work.

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed the video. That would be amazing, enormously helpful, and very kind. You can email your work at [e-mail]

[@captaincatchy]

@@greatbritisharchitecture of course you will do what you think best, and this is probably a minority view, but I agree with another commenter who said that they particularly liked the fact that you DON'T have music. (And I'm a composer too!)

[@ClementGreen]

Quite hot! Maybe tight T-shirt weather soon?

[@terrytzaneros8007]

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[@AliWade1971]

By the way, Llandeloy is pronounced locally as “Landeloy” (I know, strange, double LL is usually “clan”)

[@noelbolingbroke-kent3009]

These videos would attract thousands of views instead of only hundreds of views if they included some church music.

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

Sadly I’m no musician. Maybe I need someone who can play the organ or some other relevant instrument. But you are most probably right!

[@noelbolingbroke-kent3009]

@@greatbritisharchitecture You need to find a friend who can play the organ to accompany you on your nicely-spoken presentations.

[@jeanheys5327]

Ben Maton @SalisburyOrganist

[@philipfowke7074]

Such a relief to have no music. Too many documentaries are overmusicalised

[@captaincatchy]

@@philipfowke7074 actually you're right - it hadn't occurred to me but now you mention it that's a factor in why I'm enjoying the video so much! Just information without the "scene-setting".

[@Londinense]

You are a v good presenter and this should prove to be a fascinating series.. Well done. But try not to over-use the world "beautiful"!

[@greatbritisharchitecture]

Thank you. Sadly, I sort of panic sometimes and my mines just goes to superlatives. This trip is largely a learning process as well as a pilgrimage for me.

[@stephengraham5099]

Very well presented, but less arm waving would be appreciated. 😇 You said skedule at 20.14. That is the American pronunciation........ schedule should be pronounced shedule. Thanks.