Secrets of a Medieval Cathedral | Lichfield

In this video, Kevin Hicks explores the medieval Lichfield Cathedral, one of England's most enchanting landmarks. Discover a magnificent architectural wonder that has stood for centuries, and learn some of the fascinating history behind its Gothic spires, stone sculptures and medieval stained glass.
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CREDITS
Opening Aerial video of Lichfield Cathedral ©jLasWilson / Motion Array
Lichfield Cathedral aerial from front: ©David Keith Jones/ Alamy Stock Photo
Lichfield Cathedral aerial from rear: © Cc44332211 / CC BY-SA 4 via Wikimedia Commons
Music: Ready for Church by Claude Signet via Epidemicsound.com
Choir area © Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
High Altar © Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Crossing © jaceksphotos / iStock
Staffordshire Regiment Memorial © Peter Wheeler/Alamy
Lady Chapel © Nick Stafford/Pixabay

[@MrWhippss]

You know it’s going to be a grand day when history squad uploads. Thank you Kevin!

[@ebmus9781]

I've watched many video tours of British churches, but by far this is the best I've ever seen because of the way you share your first-hand experiences. Getting to hear your stories of working with a stone mason and telling your viewers things that only someone with your knowledge and experience would know is wonderful. Thank you Kevin for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us!

[@philw8049]

That’s one of the things I miss the most about Germany (lived there for 3 years). I used to go visit the incredibly beautiful churches and castles, I’m from the usa and we just don’t have history like that. Blows me away that they could make things like that with the tools they had available to them.

[@davidstrother496]

What a beautiful building. Thanks for sharing, Kevin. While I was stationed in Spangdahlem, Germany from 1978 to 1981 I got to see several castles in Germany, and Roman buildings in Trier. However the only time I was in Britian was passing through enroute to some TDY duty, so never got to spend time seeing the history. Thanks for your passion and great presentation of history. Perhaps someday I will get to go see some of the places you have shown us. Cheers from Texas.

[@padilla2828]

I love watching the videos like this because Kevin feels like a grandpa full of stories to tell and it’s just so nice to hear them, especially when he’s touring places

[@mickusable]

What a stunning building Kevin, love to see old churches, abbeys and the like, shows how well they were built to last so long 🤘🏹

[@evan4622]

I went to Lichfield once, I knew there was a cathedral but I was not prepared for the beauty and size of it, I was in awe of the place while walking around reading the plaques and taking in the architecture. I say that having lived in both Bath and Winchester so my cathedral quality bar was already quite high, Lichfield raised it further.

[@lucdrouin4653]

When I toured Britain, 35 years ago, after touring France and Germany the previous year, I never failed to be impressed by the shear comparative beauty of British cathedrals, so original and so different from the continental ones. Your video is a reminder of that beauty. It is also a reminder that war and fanaticism are destroyers of beauty. Thank you Kevin!

[@target7156]

My grandmother lives in Beacon mews just across from the George and Dragon pub just up from the cathedral so this video is great to watch as Lichfield has always played a massive part of my life and my grandmother used to work in the cathedral as well. Medieval history is a massive interest of mine. Ironically Warwick castle is my favourite castle and a very sacred place to me so it’s great to hear your stories and your connections to these places! : ) small world!

[@katthompson3852]

So much English art was destroyed by the Parliamentarians. It is grand to see stuff survive that time. That has got to be the best cathedral in England because it gives as a glimpse of what the other destroyed one's may have been like. Awesome Kevin. Thanks.

[@majorlan5656]

La façade de la Cathédrale de Lichfield ! Ab-so-lu-te-ly wonderful ! 😀😀There is something special about stained glass... So medieval ! And the old army flags ! Nice !

[@Allure1337]

So many generations, so many different fates and lifes experiencing this church throughout history truly puts things into perspective. Great video as always, thank you Kevin!

[@OLDMANWAFFLES]

Absolutely well researched channel and videos always, and we all appreciate you Kevin. History deserves to be remembered!

[@birdlawyer4885]

Always enjoyed cathedrals, love how they look when they are built.

[@stephanmenzel9457]

Dear Kevin, I'm always enjoying your channel, but this video is the best about the unblievable skills in craftmanship of our ancestors. Thanks a million and best regards from Germany ❤

[@JStrawmyre]

Taking a tour with Kevin on a cloudy Friday is always something to look forward to

[@JoanZee]

There’s not a single video you upload I do not enjoy. Thank you for the education and entertainment you provide in these weekly. Will always be a fan Kevin!

[@jonathanhicks4735]

Hello Kevin Hicks - I'm Jonathan Hicks, also born and raised in Lichfield and the Cathedral is my favourite building in the world. I live in Northamptonshire now, so it was a pleasure to be shown around the Cathedral by another Hicks!

[@blackmagicvoodoobox8779]

The only channel on KZbin that gets an insta-like. Content's always quality.

[@ianh452]

Living in Lichfield and going past the cathedral hundreds of times it was interesting to see bits I have missed.