The Monks and the Devil - Iconic Tintern Abbey

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@cargumdeu Жыл бұрын

'Bernard of Clevaux, the rock star of monks in the 12th century'. Like it. Class narration of a fascinating corner of our history, lush drone shots, great continuity, appropriately scored. You're a master already.

@MattMesserPics Жыл бұрын

Oh, wow, thanks for that!

@hannahjones8992 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this informative and very interesting, nice video. I've longed to visit the place for many years and this is the best view I've ever seen of it, such an historic, fascinating and hauntingly beautiful place that must have been so magnificent in its heyday. What a shameful sacrilege to have sacked it so brutally 😢 🙏🏻💖

@lombardhardware 11 ай бұрын

I've had the opportunity to visit this beautiful relic.

@MattMesserPics 10 ай бұрын

And it sounds as if you liked it - I hope description lives up to it!

@cellalong9694 Жыл бұрын

This is probably the most interesting and intelligent series on KZbin.

@MattMesserPics Жыл бұрын

Oh, wow, thanks!! (What an intelligent reply😅)

@tweedyoutdoors 10 ай бұрын

I only just found this now somehow, but what a beautiful treatment of this iconic site! I really enjoyed the contemplative, almost serene pace of the narrative here, very fitting given the subject matter. Wonderful drone footage! I have family in the area and used to spend summer holidays in this part of South Wales as a child, so it has a special resonance for me. I particularly love the Devil's Pulpit - what an evocative spot, the way it spans all those centuries of the early and later medieval period. For me that's one of the most spectacular stretches of Offa's Dyke, high above the beautiful Wye Valley, on that tree covered hilltop, amongst ancient yew trees, where you're occasionally granted these incredible views. It's here where The Reverend William Gilpin first popularised the term "picturesque" and looking at the way that view from the Devil's Pulpit is framed by the trees and the surrounding landscape you can really see why.

@MattMesserPics 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for that, Tweedy! I used to live in the south Cotswolds so had that valley within a 45 min drive - happy days.

@leftpastsaturn67 Жыл бұрын

Most definitely a place to visit, both imposing and awe inspiring. It's a joy to watch someone share their interests in such an informative and well presented manner.

@MattMesserPics Жыл бұрын

And what a joy it is to read such praise, thank you!

@JamieHarding5 10 ай бұрын

I love this, thank you. I can't wait to go here myself in the next few weeks. Your videos are excellent. 👏👏

@MattMesserPics 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'd be thrilled to have inspired someone to visit. I am sure you will love it!

@JamieHarding5 10 ай бұрын

@MattMesserPics You have and I'm sure I will love it. Thanks.

@JamieHarding5 9 ай бұрын

Hi. I went to Tintern Abbey a few days ago, thanks to your vid. I really loved it. The Devil's Pulpit is higher than I thought, a little climb but well worth it. Thank you so much for your videos. I love them.👍

@MattMesserPics 9 ай бұрын

@@JamieHarding5 Glad to have inspired you to a great day out. Perhaps I should have dropped a hint about the climb to the devil's pulpit. I remember thinking how the climb goes on and on when I first did it. And I confess that on the day I shot the video, I cheated - parked at the Tidenham Chase car park off the B4228 and just walked across the fields!

@jessc2064 3 ай бұрын

There's a good pub opposite the abbey where you can enjoy lunch in the garden overlooking the ruins.

@MattMesserPics 3 ай бұрын

Do you mean the Anchor Inn? That is indeed really nice. But do consider the Wild Hare across the road! I usually start filming at insanely early hours to avoid causing a scene with my drone. And so, on the day I filmed the Tintern video, I found myself in dire need of a substantial breakfast before the Abbey grounds opened for visitors. I had done the bit up at the devil's pulpit and all the walking and drone filming outside the abbey grounds and the Wild Hare people served me one of the most delicious bacon rolls I ever tasted, bless them!

@jessc2064 3 ай бұрын

@@MattMesserPics yes, that's the one. They serve a nice Sunday lunch. I've not tried the Wild Hare. Will give it a go the next time I have a walk around Tintern.

@WC21UKProductionsLtd Жыл бұрын

It is a beautiful and awe-inspiring place. I think it’s something to do with the tremendous size and proportions of the abbey, combined with the wooded valley setting, plus of course, the river itself. It is easy to underestimate the impact of the Act of Supremacy from our distance, but the Dissolution must have been a terrifying process, in reality. The ultimate expression of dictatorial rule for its time. Another fantastic video. Thank you for uploading.

@MattMesserPics Жыл бұрын

Awe-inspiring is the word. I remember coming round the corner on the way down from Monmouth and went 'Blimey!' in a sudden burst of eloquence. I am thinking of doing a film that puts the dissolution into historical and ethnological context. But that needs some thought... Anyway, thanks - again! - for a nice and thoughtful comment!

@rridderbusch518 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lovely excursion! :-)

@MattMesserPics Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being such a faithful watcher!

@radicalcartoons2766 9 ай бұрын

We were taken on a school trip to walk on Offa's Dike in the 1970s. And Mike Oldfield's lovely "Hergest Ridge" was inspired by that landscape.

@MattMesserPics 8 ай бұрын

You were lucky! My 1970s school trip memory is of walking down a very muddy path down to the river Thames in the pouring rain and waving our self crayoned flags at a Queen who was - and that's the galling bit - much younger than I am now!

@kariannecrysler640 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Thank you

@MattMesserPics Жыл бұрын

And thanks for telling me!

@callicordova4066 5 ай бұрын

I was fortunate enough to visit this beautiful place in May 2024.

@MattMesserPics 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting! I hope you enjoyed it every bit as much as I did last year! I was there in September.

@daveyr7454 Жыл бұрын

Another EXCELLENT interesting and informative video! Thank you.

@MattMesserPics Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!

@1234j Жыл бұрын

Excellent on all fronts, again. A delightful journey of a story. I so enjoy your videos - it's always a, 'Ooh, excellent. I'll get a cuppa and soak this up.' Cheers from Herefordshire.

@MattMesserPics Жыл бұрын

And as always, all the best to Herefordshire - always looking forward to your comment and thoughts! Cheers from Rochester.

@fionnaheller1873 4 ай бұрын

Thank you once again. You have a rare lightness of touch in bringing these snippets of history alive, related with care and attention to detail and filmed most beautifully. I happy to let you know that my husband thoroughly enjoyed your video and wants to enjoy more of your highly entertaining talks. The same is true of my daughter and her friends, and I mention that to give you a little well deserved encouragement as I am quite sure that may make some difference to you in your venture. I am sure it is not as easy as you make it seem.

@MattMesserPics 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for those nice words! And, yes, you are absolutely right: It is a lot of work - The research, scripting, searching for music, and finally cutting takes many days, all to produce 15 minutes of video in the end. So encouragement makes a big difference!

@fionnaheller1873 4 ай бұрын

@@MattMesserPics You possess a true talent for presentation and the thought you have invested in each 'episode' is striking. I am as far from being an expert as Luddite can be butcan imagine the level of work involved. Do please 'feel encouraged' and continue to create these perfectly delivered stories.

@museonfilm8919 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever visited Castle Acre Priory in Norfolk? That would be worthy of a video, it's got some quite complete buildings, and also some romantic ruins.

@MattMesserPics Жыл бұрын

Oho! I had a quick look on the web, instead of going to bed, as I should, and am duly impressed. It's firmly put into the list of places...Thank you!

@museonfilm8919 Жыл бұрын

Glad to be of service! 😀