Dismantling The Secret Room

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[@emmasue255]

Thank you for putting the olive tree outside!

[@Chelleme]

It probably was the plan all along and he was just teasing us!

[@paulsabucchi]

Hope it is in a sunny spot, I would have put it more in the middle somewhere it was not in anything's shadow

[@patriziadelorenzis378]

I'm no expert, but maybe it's bene planted too near the wall?🤔

[@clairetremblay3023]

@@patriziadelorenzis378 I think the same thing... Its going to be a lot bigger than that. In Italy olive tree can be hudge.

[@karensinclair4189]

Yes, it deserves to be outside where it can thrive. Olive trees are very special.

[@neilthehermit4655]

Billy, the wall papers. Please reach out to the French equivalent of the Victoria and Albert Museum, as I sure they would love a piece of French history like these. Either give them the originals for preservation and storage or maybe ask if they would like high definition digital copies. Things like these are very rare, wallpapers are by their nature temporary and particularly the older ones made by hand-blocking are quite possibly the one examples left anywhere.

[@carolyncoombes1730]

They look like William Morris wallpapers

[@martaaberg3330]

What I like best about the Pethericks is that you all keep an open mind about things. The olive tree is very grateful, and so are we.

[@theCPRgals]

Billy, Thank you for listening and giving the Olive Tree a proper place outside in the garden! I also love the way you and the gang truly appreciate and respect the Convent and want to preserve as much as possible. That is awesome!

[@Chelleme]

It probably was the plan all along and he was just teasing us!

[@marshawargo7238]

I think that it might be too close to the wall & well. The roots might break down the walls of both. I really don't know how far reaching olive roots go but it is close to the wall if not the well. I'm sure a willow would go for the well.

[@cwatson3495]

Billy Petherick is a gentleman. He NEVER forgets to thanks all the people around him.

[@busterdee8228]

Olive tree: I'm freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[@butlercreek4583]

too late😥

[@pamelablume1637]

You can also have the pieces of wallpaper framed with conservation techniques and UV glass. Sometimes called a museum mount.

[@dhbehk5339]

There is no better place than a convent to plant an olive tree. In an old convent in my city there is one that is more than 300 years old. That place next to the wall is ideal if it protects it from the cold north winds.

[@pamabernathy8728]

It is difficult to tell on video, but I hope that beautiful, old (look at the trunk! ❤️) olive tree is far enough from the wall. It will hopefully grow MUCH bigger, with the rich soil & sheltered spot.

[@sabalight2558]

Where do you live ?

[@sabalight2558]

An olive tree needs a few meter around him und a dry soil (not too much rain. But some kinds of olive trees are more adapted too the north than others.

[@manishaholm]

I'm SO happy to see the olive tree go into the ground. Now it can live a real life, with its roots communing with the magical below-soil world.

[@sandradrees5499]

Billy, I love your commitment to preservation within renovation. Love Michael's passion for conservation too, not to mention the organ playing! Also love Ryan. Another great video xx

[@jacquelynhollinger4006]

There is something so special about this room. It evokes such emotion,sadness,curiosity, and beauty all in one.

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

I’m so happy you planted the olive tree outside. Billy, your smile is so beautiful when Ryan makes you laugh. This is coming from someone old enough to be your mother and I have kids older than you and i love their smiles also. I do think Ryan controls his humor while on camera but I think he’s quite a funny guy. That secret room gives me the chills just thinking of a time in France when people had to hide to save their lives. The papers are very special and I love how you have so much respect for what’s old. xx

[@jonimarchese7655]

Hey Billy, I have to admit I am a little sad the secret room is being dismantled. I am happy you are preserving the wallpaper, but it's sad, it has to come down. I am happy the olive tree made was put outside. You will get some tasty olive from it now. Hi Ryan, well done today boys. Love from N.Y.

[@dominiqueenglish8201]

Yes agree! Surprising since it had so much history in such a little space and I would consider the most intriguing part of this Convent 😢

[@gregkrueger331]

I have to keep reminding myself that the “view” of history in Europe is different than mine here in the States. To us anything that’s a couple hundred years old is just amazing. To people in Europe, everything is more than a couple hundred years old. It is a shame to see history basically be erased but it’s, every day is just another day over there.

[@jonimarchese7655]

@@gregkrueger331 Oh no you have it all wrong. The Europeans respect their history and save it. They spend lots of money to preserve the centuries. I believe the Americans, which I am, are way too eager to modernize everything, make it more convenient, bigger, better. they are way too eager to erase our few hundred years if it suits their needs.

[@SPTVNeverIn67]

Thank you for giving the hiding place the respect it deserves, It probably saved lives.

[@goldenlady9797]

I wish we were able to talk with the people who built the secret room and hear the stories behind it.

[@dwestibclc]

You just know there’s an incredible story there. Could be a whole movie!

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

Always working and never complaining. Glad that Alex and Simon are returning. Bye, Bye secret room (: . The olive tree will love the outdoors better, its big and very nice. Love all the different wallpapers. Great Idea Billy about the wallpaper. Nice that Ryan is helping out.

[@denisemastromina7821]

Love it when Billy and Ryan are together on camera I miss it boys......😊😊😊😊

[@sallyward5937]

Hate to lose the secret room, would have been a fascinating tour stop, but it must be done. Thank you for preserving the contents!

[@SweetOne.]

How wonderful that you were able to get the secret room disassembled and save the wallpaper samples. LOL that you put your Dad and Yannis in the same "human wrecking ball" category.

[@JoanneFoster-ob7ty]

This displays a total respect for history which is so easily lost by people who don't give a damn. Well done Mr Petherick.

[@elizabethbesco4758]

It would be amazing if you could work up a few bedrooms with reproduction wallpaper from the secret room. What an omage to convent history. Blessings forward.

[@jefflawrentz1624]

That was a real treat to see close ups of the wallpapers. The cupboard you found was also very nice. It would be interesting to see if there’s an archive of wallpaper in France that could shed more light on what factory made them. Thank you for sharing that !

[@andy2950]

The wallpapers are an added bonus. They could also be reprinted on to canvas for wall hangers. Possibly even merchandise for the channel 😮😊

[@zeddez1005]

Here's an idea that might interest you. When you build the museum/curio portion of the upper library (gallery/mezzanine), you could have individual cases which display items found in each area of the convent as you've previously discussed, e.g., gardens, kitchen, library, secret room, etc., in addition to an audio/visual option that could be viewed via the person's smartphone (with use of earbuds of course.) For instance, the secret room display would include an option to view a video showing your discovery of the secret room and its careful dismantling. Alternatively, you could offer audio/video in each case but that could become a much more expensive option requiring maintenance and cleaning. Cheers!

[@user-os7xc5ob5t]

Wow what a great idea that is! That would be awesome to revisit the stage of building that corresponds to what was found. So much archive material could be saved for future reference.

[@inamerica_]

Yeah get rid of all the darkness. Bring new energy and light to the space.

[@floatinglotuswomenswellness]

Thanks for listening to all of us and giving the olive tree a chance at a happier life (and more olives for your kitchen to process as well!)

[@daphneerler8496]

Billy your sincerity and respect, so evident as we watch the restoration of this beautiful convent, are always an inspiration🥰

[@dianalynnlarocque7578]

So happy to see the tree outside ,it will like that better.

[@agatakargol1643]

Consider getting the wallpaper conserved, not just stored. Making sure that it doesn't keep degrading from exposure to the elements (Ex. oxygen, humidity) or from the acid in the materials themselves is a whole other project entirely :D Art conservers are your friends!

[@beaniecat1980]

You and Ryan are so funny together. 😂 The wallpaper is beautiful. I love the olive tree.

[@Geeguess]

OH no I was hoping you could incorporate the secret room in the library, that room has a powerful story to be told! 😢

[@dwestibclc]

Still can!

[@dlsdyer9071]

Sometimes things have to be undone but I hope they find a way to honor that part of the convent’s past.

[@christikapa3856]

I agree.

[@gioiapharo7433]

Rhyan is a fabulous camera man and editor …….. Remember to give your tree company …….. maybe start a small orchard

[@adriannecote5319]

The papers are lovely! Using them in the convent will be lovely! Those patterns must be at least 80 years old.

[@whatsupdoc1075]

Billy, you look so great. The new haircut and stubble instead of beard looks fantastic. Have you also lost a few stone? How did you do it! Happy for you! ❤

[@dianegriffith3006]

I think Sadie did as well. Eating differently? A new regime?

[@meganhall1306]

You’re looking great Billy . Glad the secret room is no longer needed xxx💕💕💕

[@dianerickards]

Very trim Billy

[@pamabernathy8728]

Feel like someone should be praying as you dismantle the secret room. I am praying as I watch this from Southern California. Feeling overcome with emotion, weepy. THANK YOU for the RESPECT you ALWAYS show, to artifacts like this. My emotion, I think, is from all the times I've seen Billy show someone the room.

[@sherilynl4038]

yeah, sort of felt really wrong...but i get it. i love that they can scan those preserved paper patterns for future use

[@sandysmith510]

yes i agree. i am sure it held jews in that room.

[@karenhealey8281]

Thank you for placing the olive tree out in the garden. Just a though a line of olive trees against the wall would look stuning.

[@barbthequietwatcher7069]

I'm always hoping you will find something worth lots of money to help with all that you are trying to accomplish. Thank you for loving that cabinet from the hidden room and for making your tree happier. ❤😊

[@eletakelley7188]

Yes, I was hoping the missing articles would be discovered.

[@nelleg152]

Glad you have put the tree outside. The wallpapers and lovely. Yeah you're back with your best friend Ryan ❤

[@willystanford]

Yay for liberating the olive tree! Oh no! I know you said some time ago Billy that the secret room would likely have to go but I was hoping it could have been avoided. Glad you are preserving its bits for prosterity.

[@laurensouthgate2458]

So glad you are keeping the papers maybe would be nice in 5 of the bedrooms. The olive tree was a nice idea but glad to see it in the yard.

[@SusieMonk-jh8tj]

Happy to see the tree in fresh air and soil. Great job dismantling the hidden room and you could sell the beautiful wallpaper you get made. Have fun❤❤

[@user-ly6ez1dh2o]

Maybe you can have someone recreate the wallpaper for some of the new bedrooms!

[@dianemcdowell7378]

What a wonderful idea!

[@mrssadiec]

Love the wallpapers and love the idea of having them copied to be used. Beautiful idea ❤

[@JackFright]

Glad that you are trying to preserve everything that you can.

[@lcg5790]

Delicate operation in the garden and in the hidden closet. Well done.

[@elisabethhopson5639]

Well done for planting the olive tree where it can thrive and hopefully give pleasure to people. I hope it does really well there. It is sad to see such an historic part of the convent being dismantled, but at least you have the opportunity to digitise the papers and get new wallpaper made. It will honour those that had to use the secret room and the bravery of the nuns who protected them. Thank you for caring about the convents' long history and the need to preserve the treasures it holds. 😀

[@sniderspider7034]

yeah!!!!! You set the olive tree free!!!!

[@janaleemorrow9693]

Glad you're able to preserve the hidden room. It's such a unique part of the old Convent! 👍

[@chriswilford3576]

Me too

[@nancyjohnson50]

I’m a little heartbroken to see the secret room go.😢. That was a truly amazing snap shot of the convent history.

[@donnamarie917]

Billy, I love how you have such a hard time staying away from the convent. It warms my heart 💜

[@jacquelinenoble6640]

Love the wallpapers, and it's great to see the olive tree in the garden. 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@loraoflahrity130]

I can see those wallpaper samples framed and prominently displayed in the same room with the remanufactured wallpaper. I love the attention to detail....I knew the tree would let you know where it wanted to be 🎋

[@wandacasper5612]

So glad u are saving the wood. The room probably saved a lot of people. Thank u

[@lorelebeverland5585]

That panel needs to go into the upper level of the library behind UV glass. Yes, Yanis us a one-man wrecking crew, hee-hee.

[@kathygodbeaux4837]

rebuild the secret room somewhere else in the convent as a way for people to see what the hidey holes were like

[@sandyschmidt8552]

The upper library would be a great place, along with other artifacts from convent. I love the idea of replicating the wallpaper but can you save portions of the original to put in frames.

[@chriswilford3576]

Yes! To both ideas

[@BeowulfIsMinNama]

I’m sure there are companies that can digitally reproduce the wallpaper there in France. But, Spoonflower is a company here in the States that can do fabric, wallpaper and home decor on demand. Yes, they can even do metallics! Additionally you could, if you wanted, make the designs available to US!! Some of those deigns are amazing! I’d love to see a close up! Please, pretty please, consider making the designs available to your views!

[@deniseroe5891]

I love Spoonflower. They have such wonderful designs.

[@selinawilsonart]

I love it when you guys get together. “I’m just looking at you” 😂😂❤❤ I’m not as sad as I thought I would be with the secret room gone. Fabulous to see the papers properly

[@thewilliamseswonderfulworld]

Happy to see Ryan again on your channel.

[@joejeffery627]

If you’re going to preserve and save the wallpaper why don’t you use it in your library as a backing of the bookshelves to add different elements and texture as you said you were going to put different bits of the convent in each bookshelf of the library

[@antcarl1894]

maybe do a discreet inlay floor border around where the Secret Room was so in future it can be seen how small an area people had to hide in? or demolish the floor whichever comes first :D

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

The wallpaper from the room could be mounted behind glass in a frame and displayed as artwork in darker sections of the convent to prevent fading.

[@suehall3298]

Brilliant that you are safe some of the secret room👍🤗 Olive Tree says thank you 👍🤗 See you in the next one Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@nicolelawrence8221]

Great to see you back in front of the camera Billy and looking very fit and healthy ❤

[@judynail1690]

I almost felt that tree breathe a sigh of relief.

[@mariagillinson8527]

BILLY! I think you should have left the secret room as a feature in the library. Close it with glass and show a video of the interior

[@dianemcdowell7378]

I had a vision of this! Exactly as you said it!

[@sailingwhitsundays5672]

You’re the right person to preserve the wallpapers, the appreciation is gold. Also you & Ryan, it’s comical, can imagine the laughs you both have off camera.

[@user-kq9zv4hu4p]

It's a shame, but I believe you are right. x would be French resistance hide away 😊. Have a great evening. Love you will preserve the papers they are beautiful 🎉🎉

[@christinamarie3598]

Still loving the sexy groove intro music too !! Perfect music choice for dismantling the secret room ❤

[@nancyshogren3457]

Billy, I have been watching your videos for at least a couple of years now. I am amazed at how much you have gotten done on the convent! It looks fantastic! I can't wait to see the library finished. BUT. . . .my biggest pleasure is seeing how healthy and fit you are looking. I see you have trimmed down some, and you look awesome. Believe me, I'm not complimenting you for any reason except to let you know your new trim figure and clean shaven face is wonderful to see. You look 10 years younger and so much healthier than you did even 4 or 5 months ago.

[@Moonbatcrazy]

“ the Tree planted outside - Yes ! & reprint and use the same pattern of wallpaper in the convent - Yes ! And if you put the wallpaper Reminence on display later in the library / in a case you could put them under UV protected glass with anti UV artificial lighting.

[@jampuppy]

Thank you for so carefully preserving our heritage.

[@heehaw8401]

I still wonder what happened that they needed that secret room! I’m happy you are preserving the wallpaper. I can see it being used for a wonderful project.

[@roywills5387]

Two big sighs of relief........maybe not as big as Billy's.

[@cindieide5001]

my heart cried seeing that incredible piece of history taken apart. it would have been so lovely if you were able to work around it and make it part of the display of "artifacts"" you have planned for the upper level of the library. at least you're doing everything you can to preserve the wallpaper.

[@lindamitman4538]

Glad the tree is planted outside. It will thrive there. The wall papers are beautiful I do hope you can get them replicated.

[@user-ly6ez1dh2o]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂Yanis the distructor!

[@acadacad1]

Flat-head screws have been around since the 1500s, and in their modern form, they were likely invented in England in 1744. In England, they were called "turn-screws" and were used as attachments in carpenter's brace-and-bit tools. I googled this.

[@mariannesvensson3660]

The golden wall paper would look lovely in a room in the chateau. Or even in a bathroom 😊

[@jeannineargent6041]

you could make a secret cupboard in the library and when you open the doors you see all the elements you saved from the secret room along with an explanation about the secret room

[@debereisinger3057]

It makes me happy to see 2 best friends making memories together. Sadly, I lost my best friend of 34 years just last month. Hold your close friends closer.

[@melodyfisher1512]

Billy, I love how respectful you treated those old boards with the wallpapers. The convent couldn’t be in better hands. 😊

[@gwenhodnett1079]

I’m glad you put the tree outside. I’m starting off with a positive positive. But I think it’s too close to the stonewall and eventually the roots will compromise the wall. Maybe move it out in the yard a little bit and then you won’t have to worry about your wall. You are doing a great job. My sister and I are so excited to see the library completed.

[@marytaylor9185]

I can see that dismantling the Secret room took about 2-1/2 hours. Billy, you meticulously took apart the shelving and walls while keeping the wallpaper intact. The background music you had chosen had such a "respectful like" melody. Well chosen. Some people extend an olive branch for forgiveness, but in this case, the tree itself will exude peacefulness in the garden. Well done! And of course to Ryan the videographer for the day! Beautiful!

[@debrajoy6838]

You and Ryan are completely hilarious and you don’t even have to try. adore you both! 🤣 Billy worthy effort in preserving the secret room, I could sense all the dignity you gave it, something emotional about it all I can’t quite put my finger on.. I sure wish we knew the story about what was behind putting up all those remnants of wallpaper in a secret room.. so bizarre.. I was hoping you would find more things behind the cabinet, it seemed to me something else was behind that one.. anyway well done you classy gent geniuses.. thanks as always for sharing these unique experiences.. much love back 🥂🎉✨🤍

[@blueice011]

Those wallpapers are incredibly beautiful. Light blue ones are my favorite. Perhaps those scanned patterns could be used not just to replicate the wallpapers, but also for upholstery, curtains or even rugs. All patterns are amazing and would suit lush fabric just as well.

[@bobbyc6006]

Great to preserve place in part where visitors can go to learn all history of the place 🙏🏼🕊

[@CristieRoach]

The wallpaper behind you is also lovely. I can see that in a bedroom with a nice wood bed and nightstands.

[@annesheridan3502]

Footage and music cool as always. Big fan! Great family....❤

[@jeanburgin160]

Glad you planted the Olive Tree in the courtyard. It will thrive there. All the best.

[@sallysmith6543]

I wonder if the secret room was wallpapered so that the light wouldn’t shine through the gaps in the planks of wood ?

[@dwestibclc]

Would it be thick enough to hide light? I thought it was most likely some kind artistic nun’s contribution to make the tiny room less claustrophobic for those who had to be in it for long stretches.

[@tamarrajames3590]

That would be my guess, and those old wallpapers were quite thick. I expect they would block candle light from being seen through the cracks.🖤🇨🇦

[@katariinavainio4828]

I am so releaved to see the olivetree finally out in the sun 😍

[@Hillexs]

Mate, you should employ your brother to remove them wallpapers from the board and scan it with a proper scanner and upload it somewhere online, full size, I believe that we can recreate stack-able patterns for you for the future prints. Cheers.

[@GinWren]

Have an archivist preserve the original paper and frame samples of it to decorate a room. It will be beautiful and interesting.

[@gailatkinson1955]

They are beautiful. Glad you could save what you did.😊❤

[@BA-ef4pr]

Billy, I love your John Cleese eyebrows! One up and the other crooked. Idea: It would be nice to put plexiglass over the wall paper and display it in the upper library. Install an iPad, with security chain, and have your yt videos people can watch (with no other access to software).

[@lorrainewalker9674]

So happy the olive tree has been put in the grounds in a fabulous location..yay 👏🏼, and it is time that the secret room has to be dismantled, it served its honorable purpose at the time, and you’ve retained the wallpaper panels, filmed, and will document its existence to remain a part of convent history.. Well done Billy 🫶🏼

[@Georgiamoon1916]

Looking forward to seeing the Reprinting of the wall papers

[@daisylovelock9553]

I'm sure Gwendolyn said weed the garden😂 💡If you market those wall papers, that maybe your treasure in the convent

[@jessieroper25]

Billy, I am so impressed by work ethic and your efforts, and interest in preservation. Maybe consider taking samples of the actual wallpaper, have them matted and framed, then hang for public enjoyment. Maybe write a brief history of finding the hidden room and the things you found in it, mat and frame that as well, and display all together. I think it could be beautiful and an unique way to preserve the historical items. Might go well in the new library. Best wishes! Jessie