Revealing The Library Design!

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[@irishpiecute]

Ahhhhhhh sooooooo glad to see Simon back , I’m sure Yanis is happy 💙💙🇬🇧

[@craftycalley]

Billy’s dad has got so much energy. What a great guy.

[@swimupstream5858]

Billie, your father is amazing. Welcome back Simon. What a way to start 2024.

[@Django44]

He truly is, isn't he? I see him as the 'site supervisor', for which role his hard hat ought to be white. His decades of experience are invaluable.

[@beckydeleon8241]

As a senior citizen myself, it's good to see that your Dad is so active. Welcome back, Simon. All of you are amazing!

[@jerometappe5931]

Isn’t it amazing that the craftsmen that put those beams in did it 250 years ago.

[@a7xcss]

ALIENS!

[@divaden47]

I think that too! They would be amazed at all the tools nowadays that would have made their lives so much easier!!

[@joycearmstrong8628]

With only hand tools

[@tammiewilson5185]

​@joycearmstrong8628 right?!

[@irenemeno3585]

Modern builders and what is referred to as today's craftsmen wouldn't even put 1/2 as much time, care, energy and tenacity into their work and most if not all, done by hand w/ homemade tools. The minds and bodies of the past were in many ways superior and internal pride and ethics were at the forefront and valued.

[@dwestibclc]

SIMON’S BACK!! Hooray!!!! So happy to hear his velvety voice again. What joy!!

[@Ether.Bunny9882]

I was thinking the exact same thing! Oh..... and the library is going to be gorgeous when it's done😊

[@spongebobsqueeze]

Deconstruction is always fun at first. The layout of the library looks good but you need some room for a stairway between floors. I would make the balustrade smaller so there would be some seating at the top of the library also with some cosy tables and a place to set your tea.

[@snowmanhubbard]

From all us Ladies and Gentleman, it is so good to see you Simon, welcome back, you were missed.

[@NumberOneGeek]

I think you need a spiral staircase between the floors, or it'll feel like two rooms. And welcome back Simon.

[@marilynwoodard7961]

I was a little disappointed at the lack of a staircase, thus access from the ground floor. I know it will look wonderful when you are done.

[@michaelsmithers4900]

It looks amazing but I agree it needs connection. It’s like two separate libraries.

[@granamiere]

Yes!

[@IHateWearingBra]

Spiral staircase 👍

[@nicolaablett7790]

Interesting idea

[@maj6190]

You and your team, Billy, are time travelers. You've put your hands on the very wood that craftsmen fashioned into walls during the 1700s. It's fitting that modern craftsmen are doing a sympathetic restoration and repurposing of the convent.

[@Lady.MD67]

Well put , I agree.❤

[@ryanstottlemyer5698]

Fantastic to see you, Simon!!! Hope you’re doing well and this year will be spectacular for you.!!! Happy new year !!!

[@annwhite1784]

Doing a great job! Interesting! But with all that dust that's 200 years old everone should have a mast on! To be safe fron lung problems later on!

[@rhondaregister8081]

Looking forward to seeing Simon again. He'll be so proud to see how productive Yannis and the rest of the crew have been.

[@wiggy3333]

Isn’t he already there?

[@reladie]

Yay, hello to Simon, welcome back. So excited to see your adventures. You have been massively missed.

[@StubbyPhillips]

Dr. Rush is back! Hope all is well on "Destiny."

[@kevinjohnson3012]

The library design looks fantastic. I do wish you had room or could incorporate a SPIRAL STAIRCASE into the design and make it truly one room connecting both floors together without leaving the room to access the second level of the library However I have confidence in your dreams and vision Billy. I think you proved yourself by the beautiful kitchen you created. Love ❤️ you and your family. Looking forward to what Michael will do with the Chapel ceiling. God bless you brother and your family ❤️

[@chriswilford3576]

What incredible workmanship the builders of the 1700’s had! The construction of the timber frames were intended to last forever! This building is revealing so much as you progress with the renovations

[@donnariahi2975]

Glad to see Simon back again. He is such a hard worker, just like his protege.

[@thoml1846]

For the railing in the library it would be nice if it was possible to match the one in the main stairway. Welcome back Simon.

[@rosemaryferguson7644]

Brilliant idea!

[@Julie-bq6iz]

I had the same thought. Perhaps using the oak studs that were just removed.

[@wrappedupindogs9476]

Agree. Or a somewhat modernized version to be a bit less heavy, but mimic the lines and style of the original.

[@yorkshirequeen86]

​@Julie-bq6iz that would be very very fitting that's good oak and free as well put back some of what was removed all be it turned in to hand rails and such very good idea I love it

[@silviac221]

Great idea!!

[@soberg3677]

I have followed you (silently, no comments) for a long time and have enjoyed all that you are doing. I’m especially interested, though, in the library. Do you have plans for what books to put there? I’m an academic librarian by profession and putting together and organizing library collections is what I do (I also teach future librarians). Would love to learn more and if there is something I can help with, that’d be great.

[@JanePringle]

We are also curious about this topic! Where/ what books will be there. See @nacelestine's comment regarding an idea for developing the collection.

[@brendakeith8262]

Wonderful to see Simon's face and hear his voice again! I can't believe how much you have gotten done in three months. Billy, let Simon compliment you on that masterpiece of a kitchen, you both deserve a huge Congratulations on a truly amazing room. I appreciate you all, thank you for continuing to share yourselves with us, and welcome back, Simon!

[@andotheandal6566]

I was really excited when I realised it was Simon in the opening shots...great to see the band back together!!!

[@lisaglesil8672]

It is awesome to see your dad working and helping you!

[@audreyatherton3373]

Welcome back Simon. Pop's deserves a rest, he works so hard.

[@Wwbyoung]

So good to have the team back together. Welcome Simon, you were missed.

[@pamabernathy8728]

So great to see Simon! And Yanis is stronger in both muscles & confidence. & Mick's strength & stamina are impressive. Such great team work!

[@lindacushing7780]

I'm looking forward to seeing Simon and Yanis working together again. Hopefully, Simon is proud of how much Yanis has learned since he was away.

[@elf5012]

I was just hoping that Simon would be retuning soon and there he is. Welcome back Simon and you guys are just amazing.

[@williamheinbaugh6633]

A BIG WELCOME BACK Simon we missed you!

[@jerometappe5931]

Welcome back Simon, we’ve missed you!

[@LinGell0804]

So pleased to see Simon 😊

[@jenderwear]

Every episode I see Mick, working so hard, it makes me smile.

[@Momvon1]

Mick is a work horse bless him. Welcome back Simon 😊

[@janicemartin1580]

No wonder these buildings have stood for hundreds of years. Their carpentry skills are amazing. This demolition project is massive! The library will be as gorgeous as the kitchen.

[@mikesmithline3359]

I would have an internal spiral staircase up to the gallery. Welcome back Simon, you have been missed.

[@procrastinatingnerd]

I was thinking the same thing. A nice iron spiral staircase somewhere would be cool. I also think they should expand the library to take the whole room (I think he said they were going to split the room up in the last video)

[@Gregg29407]

Definitely a spiral staircase! That way, when you're in the downstairs portion of the library and need to go upstairs, you don't have to leave the room, walk down the hallway, take the stairs by the elevator, and take the hallway back to the library! Plus, a spiral staircase seems like a classy French way of decorating the room. :)

[@marv80205]

I agree. Without a spiral staircase up to the gallery you will basically have two libraries. A first floor library and a second floor library. Hopefully the book you are looking for isn't on the opposite floor.

[@chan.au24]

Doesn't the library already have the old oak stair case leading up there already? I prefer this one. A spiral staircase can be saved for the church gallery (if they are lucky to find one!)

[@antoniacepo3047]

I agree that you need a staircase to access gallery easily

[@Vagevuur24]

A black steele spiral staircase would really look amazing in the library i think.

[@user-hy2ux7lv3n]

Got to have an awesome spiral staircase somewhere in that space that is an eye catching part of many old libraries! Crack on !

[@michaelsmithers4900]

Absolutely needs a staircase!

[@daltonspranger4616]

I believe it's right next to the "modern" staircase with the lift shaft, so another stair case there might be a bit redundant. There is that outdoor spiral staircase in the courtyard I believe.

[@aflentertainment]

Imagine being a hotel guest there and being able to browse and buy books during your stay.

[@kaye-q1k]

Welcome back Simone. Great job everyone. Love the design of the library.

[@robinwalters634]

You have made a lot of memories with you family. It's nice to have your dad my your side. My mom is no longer to work by my side and I miss that very much.

[@Pipscape]

That one peg that popped out and didn't have to be drilled out (maybe there are more?) should be made into a key chain fob for the finished library keys. So lovely to see Simon back on the channel! 🙌🏻🥰

[@nickythompson6468]

Great to see Simon back 🎉. Guys please wear masks and eyes protection. You might think you are immune but don't wait until you are older with a COPD to say you wish you had😔🙄. Take care x

[@terrileyda5346]

Omg! Is that a Simon? YES! Sooo good to see him again! Yanis must be thrilled!

[@colinbryan333]

The team, like a well-oiled machine, is back in operation. Great to see Simon back!

[@ceesaw9553]

Ladies and gentlemen, Simon is back! We’ve missed you.

[@maxwelledisonsmum]

He’s back, if you like 😋

[@donaldmunderville2035]

Nice to see Simon back. That Guy Knows what he's doing.

[@marielucier7982]

Good video. Nice to see everyone. Yanis must be super happy Simon is back. I enjoy Simon’s calmness, explanations, and politeness.

[@monicariske]

The library should have a staircase, like a spiral one to access both floors from within the room. I could imagine you planing down some of those interior wall oak beams and studs for a project. Just beautiful! When the main wall beam came down, all the dust sent me into a trans-Atlantic virtual allergy attack haha😂 Hi Simon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🎉 Happy New Year to the Pethericks and all!!

[@oldman4863]

so good to see Simon and Yannis in the same video together, working with the Petherick's, nothing can stop you now!!

[@paulbombardier8722]

Good to see that Simon has made it back. As quickly as things have been moving along, I imagine it will go even more quickly now. Good to see you’ve returned, Simon.

[@DryRoastedPeanut]

Hey Billy - oh my it’s going to be fantastic. Only thing I’d say is I think maybe a good idea to join access to the top and bottom library by putting in a metal/wrought spiral staircase. Then the lower bit could be a relaxing zone with wingback chairs and low tables, a cabinet for wines or single malts, and a couple of comfy sofas maybe. Then you have a space to go to after you’ve dined. I do feel cutting off access between the upper and lower library may be a mistake. The progress you and the chaps have made is staggering though and we always watch with keen interest! We love this channel - one of our faves!! ❤❤

[@paivitiitta1884]

It's stunning the carpenter work they've done back in the days! Amazing artisans! So well made ,so strong! I can't stop admiring their skills.😮. Good to see you back Simon, good luck with your own place!

[@juliedyson3383]

Who knew it would be so difficult to tear down a 250 year old wooden framework!? Those guys were some serious craftsmen back in the day! Welcome back, Simon-- and Happy New Year everyone!

[@charminsavage2512]

I completely fan-girled "SIMON'S BACK!"...so glad he's back at the convent. Seeing how the 4 of you work together as a team is so heartwarming.

[@tenadeeblom3546]

Me too😂😂😂😂

[@JenHopper]

The visualization is very helpful! I could see events happening in the dining room that spill over into the library for cocktails, for example. So, seeing the furniture in that room is helpful for scale. Also, I didn't see a staircase in that room, so knowing that it is just outside the door with the lift makes perfect sense. Such a beautiful, inspiring and bright space will be a great asset to that building.

[@bridgetnaughton435]

Well come back Simon 🎉 Best of luck for 2024 Billy 🎉🎉🎉

[@mariagilliscarriere1909]

So nice to see Simon back again.

[@bowiearcangeli11]

Yay!! Simon is back. So happy to see him rejoining the team 💜

[@elizabethtarpley9676]

It is amazing seeing that old timber with the old hand-hewn marks, mortise & tenon joints with wooden pegs. They were built to last forever apparently. So good to see Simon back. Your Dad is looking fit & trim, and it is easy to see that you all got your work ethics from your hard working, talented parents. Best wishes to you all going in to 2024.

[@ulfskott3922]

A sturdy digging shovel would be great to use to remove the dirt and kindle wood from the walls. It would speed up the job, and could also speed up work when removing the tiles in the roof. You are all doing a great job! I love to watch this channel.

[@heathermcrobert9779]

Billy you have a twinkle in your eyes which means you are happy!!! Onwards with the library and Simon is back!!! The library is going to be amazing just like the kitchen. Your plans never cease to amaze me. Looking at the wood you are removing, I imagine what the carpenters back in those days would think if they could see the tools that modern carpenters have today!!! You now have a complete team for the job with the best workers to be found!!!! Best.

[@nancynewlin]

Really appreciated Simon’s explanation of how the walls were constructed and especially the information about the mortise and tenon work.

[@sandrapawlowski1186]

Hello all, you are doing such a magnificent job at the convent. Just a suggestion for the gally of the library, your designer drew balustrades and, if not too expensive, it would be nice if they matched the balustrades on the main staircase.

[@choochoo9506]

LOVE the idea of the balustrade having a very wide top on which one might place a book to review. Also, kudos to the designer to mostly matching the balusters with the design of the main staircase. Great job, Billy!! Hope you'll still be our main emcee! It's you I follow. 🙂

[@hannahwebb4520]

I think you could ask all your viewer's around the world to send beautifully old books in their own language for the library, and write notes in the books in english. Love all the work you all are doing 🎉

[@tuffy4230]

So happy to see Simon back. He adds a lot to the show - his expertise and the way he explains things. The library is going to be absolutely beautiful.

[@GrannyV29]

So glad you will be able to preserve that wood. How wonderful to have truly seasoned wood for other projects. Even if it has to be run through a planer or cut down what a savings.

[@lulugirl7043]

Holy moly !!! They sure made the door frames to last a lifetime !!! Welcome back Simon 😊 Must have been wonderful to see the kitchen !!

[@mathewdaniels9637]

The library at the schools I work in didn't use UV protection in the windows and everything has faded terribly from the sunlight. Just a suggestion.

[@farmkay]

The balustrade, I believe it should be the same design as in the original stairwell.

[@mradford10]

Welcome back Simon. And thanks Billy for the 3D render! This project will be massive and can’t wait to see it unfold.

[@maggirae1961]

The deconstruction is so fascinating, can't wait to see the Library built and the kitchen finished. Crack on as you say. Happy 2024

[@ellanalee6002]

Yay! The 3 amigos are back together. Billy, Simon and Yannis ❤. So glad to see you back Simon, we have missed you.

[@mistermister1140]

A gorgeous spiral staircase up to the top floor would look beautiful

[@Lady.MD67]

That would be nice.

[@susansawatzky3816]

That would old school great!

[@robbiemoriarty7499]

So glad you are saving all the oak within the walls. Reclaimed wood.

[@yvonnestobie-qt2ng]

Welcome back Simon. My god Billy I have to say young Yanis is the hardest worker I have ever seen, please don’t let your Dad exert himself too much, that’s very strenuous work, WELL DONE EVERYONE

[@busterdee8228]

Seconds into tuning in, I found myself yelling "He's back!"

[@gabriellehaynes2458]

Me too

[@sailingwhitsundays5672]

Billy always with a quality team alongside him, a lot of knowledge swirls in, out & around him. So good !

[@reladie]

Birds of a feather you know…..

[@deniseh122]

Billy has the most amazing and talented crew. Alex, Simon, Nick, Yannis and Mick. Excited seeing Simon back again. The library is going to be stunning. Maine USA

[@juliehare3403]

Wow! This will be an extraordinary addition to the convent restoration! The designer did a great job. He added library desks with traditional desk lamps seen in so many old libraries. The light brought into this room is amazing! I think the gallery ballistrade should mimic the original staircase. Also, i agree about incorporating a traditional spiral staircase somewhere inside the library. Welcome back, Simon!!!

[@donnaglueck2555]

Hello Simon, good to see you back😊 Those old timbers are beautiful. If they could talk, the stories they could tell!

[@franuhaly7006]

So happy to see Simon back. I know that he was missed by all of you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊😊😊

[@ScottnotBob]

SIMON!!!! Hope you had a good visit back home friend! Good to see you back!✌️🤘🇨🇦

[@brittawrolson5936]

Hoooraaayy. Simon is back! More impeccable work, and more teaching us👍🏻👏🏻❤️

[@charskene714]

Well. This is exciting. Yay yay Simon is back. Welcome back Simon.

[@LarcR]

I can't believe the progress. It's great to see Simon back.

[@nokesbob2256]

Wow! They built that place to last forever. I've never seen such genius building. Everything fitted into everything else. Not will nails, no, all done with pegs and the knowledge how to fit a puzzle together. The amount of rubble and dirt is enormous! You guys have a lot to do before anything building can resume. I was thinking you were going to put a staircase of some kind in there. But I like this way a lot. It's a beautiful design. This place is going to be amazing. I hope the whole town will make use of it, as an event center and a hotel.

[@marklewis5984]

It's mind-numbing to think of the amount of physical labour that must have gone into this building. Harvesting the trees, milling the wood, cutting the wood to length (tenons and mortises) and erecting. Great to have Simon back. Now crack on!

[@DemelzaBoing]

Wait..... Is that.... SIMON? YAY!!!! Welcome back Mr!! Happy new year everyone! xx

[@SarahsUKGraveyard]

So happy Simon is back xx

[@nelks1284]

I yelled out “Simon!” when I saw him. So glad he’s back. Great explanation about the mortise and tenon and how the pegs went in through offset holes. Love seeing an idea of the library also.

[@julieholcombe7422]

YAY!!!!! Simon is back!!!! We have missed you!!

[@susanthompson569]

Happy New Year to All! Ladies and Gentlemen, Simon is in the building!

[@user-et1sb8jx5u]

Great to see Simon back (the A team together again!!!!!!)

[@treedruid]

The kitchen has turned out to be magnificent. Excellent effort from all.👍 Simon is looking more comfortable and confident in front of the camera.

[@sheilaabayateye1558]

So lovely to see Simon back looking forward to seeing the development's on his property too. The pace will pick up with more hands. Love the library design and the shape of the spindles on the ballistrade ❤😊

[@Juna2019]

Simon is Back!! 😊

[@jayjay2129]

Yayyyy 😁

[@thomasrasmuson1470]

Hurray, Simon is back!!! Amazing construction. All of those timbers where handmade and then hand fitted with mortis and tennon joints. Things just aren't built that way anymore.

[@suew2146]

That library will be wonderful. Forget the office furniture, you need comfortable chairs and maybe window seats! The green and oak design is gorgeous. Would you consider keeping a corner of the convent as a museum? Show the 1970s cheerful cell next to an austere 19th century cell….maybe a room stripped down to its 250 year old carpentry too. This history is so fascinating to me: the lives of the nuns, the craftmenship of 200 years past, the ancient wood etc. I see how you too revere the history of the lives lived in the convent including those that built it.

[@taniadevilliers348]

Another ceiling restoration in Simon and Yannis’ future. Exciting! Welcome back, Simon. Good luck, Petherick Team, and thank you for providing us with another project to entertain us and admire! Blessed 2024 to Everyone.

[@juliebrand6875]

They surely made things well in the old days, if modern tools can’t get them apart lol, classic

[@quietspacearts]

simons back yayyy, please wear masks all of you, you not want dust in lungs lovelies, thank goodness i see u did halfway thru vid xx

[@sillygirllisa]

I'd love to send a book for the library. I'm from Massachusetts so maybe something from Loisa May Alcott, Henry David Thoreau or Robert Frost. Your plans look amazing. I'm excited to see this project come to life.💕

[@kimgrant1983]

What a lovely idea, imagine if all the fans sent a book ❤

[@louisemillward1227]

Dearest Simon. Welcome back. May 2024 from day to day be filled with respect and inner peace .I wish you success with all the projects at your house and the convent. Greetings from Capetown South Africa.

[@donnafink6262]

Welcome back Simon. You have been missed and I am sure Yannis is happy to see you.

[@ASilverLining60]

The way this was constructed was amazing and vandals would have never been able to kick these walls down. I love all the axe marks on the studs.

[@jaynehudson9121]

This is so exciting! I am so glad to see both your dad and now Simon return. You have a full complement of artisans to make this dream come true!

[@deborahmapps1430]

It will look amazing when finished, nice to see you back Simon, and all the hard work you yanis your dad and now Simon is the start of a wonderful build to update a beautiful building keeping it safe for many years to come you can see it's a labour of love ❤