A Discovery Below The Convent Hallway

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Music: ANBR - The Castle / The David Roy Collective - A Tender Heart

[@SpaceFlye]

The intro song is quickly becoming a classic for this channel.

[@Gunny672]

Agree!

[@ceeletter5772]

It’s called THE CASTLE by ANBR. It is a treasure just like this channel. ❤️❤️❤️

[@helenstella2666]

I too agree 👍😊

[@AliWade1971]

As soon as I hear the music, I get excited

[@mrsducky3428]

Agreed!

[@nickoge]

We need to get a tour of that basement, Billy!

[@kimbedworth2991]

The hallway is so impressive. I look forward to seeing it done. Btw, Is Rick ok? Will he be coming back?

[@FarmgirlFriday]

Rick had surgery a while back. He was back for a part of a video and they said everything was fine but that he’s taking a few weeks off to rest and heal.

[@girlnorthof60]

Billy did a basement tour early on. It is pretty creepy down there... actually the only part of the convent that would give me the willies 😨

[@nickoge]

@SMGPoetryarts thanks, I must have missed that one. I thought I'd seen them all!

[@justdoingitjim7095]

I've been involved in remodeling some old churches in Baltimore, Maryland. While not as old as lots of buildings there, here in the states we save every little scrap of old wood to reuse somewhere else. While in the demolition phases I've made some amazing discoveries that added some history to the centuries old churches. Old documents under floors boards, coins, old bottles where the old outhouse had been and used to help fill it in, I found an old Baptismal pool that had been covered over and forgotten, signatures and dates of previous craftsmen on the backs of hand cut decorative molding and once even a time capsule (metal box) located behind the old church cornerstone. It contained a written history of the church, with documents, photographs and drawings. All of this was updated and placed inside a modern time capsule and secured behind the new cornerstone at the dedication ceremony. I was pleasantly surprised when they included my name, the work I had done and a picture of me inside it. After finding where previous craftsmen had signed their work, I started doing the same with mine. Some day when someone removes the work I have done there, they will see my name (along with a little history) and marvel at it like I did so many years before.

[@canadiangirl]

Love that hallway. It feels like it can now bring in fresh air to the building! It is now so light and airy!

[@airenesmiler6624]

I'm just so impressed with this project, I just keep saying "wow!"

[@selinawilsonart]

“Carpet slippers “ 😂😂 looks soo much better. What a find! Fingers crossed the flagstones can be relaid. Just gets better and better❤

[@andreamalik2961]

So pleased you'll be reusing all the cupboards from the hallway, as they're beautiful. The granite floor is amazing 👏

[@charlesmcdermott6139]

By removing those cupboards, Billy, you have made a lovely open entrance space. New fancier doors will make the entrance even nicer. Armoires like those would have been common in convents as places where the nuns could keep shawls, coats, and scarves when going out. I agree that they will be of use elsewhere,perhaps as linen closets for the whole place. This is fascinating as you are going step by step! Enjoy your weekend, Billy, Sean, and Ryan!☘️👍🏻

[@donnariahi2975]

Good to find access to the basement. Totally makes sense that there is a access there near the door to the outside. The hallway does look really nice now that is more open. Have a lovely weekend Sean & Billy. Do hope Rick is doing well.

[@lauralake7430]

Seems that it's better to have a railing rather than a cupboard, in case something needs to go down or come out of the cellar

[@amysbees6686]

A safer access to the basement would be better than the cupboard. I'm thinking of Ernest and Archie.

[@Ntvcolorado]

There needs to be a late night Billy and Ryan basement exploration video.

[@suemount6042]

That would be hilarious!

[@jeffreyyoung4104]

Only if there are a few people ready to provide some jump-scares!

[@lyndavies5562]

I couldn,t watch something like hat …Don,t mess with that basement ,block it completely off from the hallway.😱

[@juliacobb4355]

It’s like a treasure hunt in that building! Something to keep you interested how they constructed this building and the modernized it trying to keep warmer. Now your getting back to basics and using all modern techniques and in 300 years someone else will say, “ Look what they did here-rip it out!”🥰😂

[@GrannyV29]

Such finds seems to really energize you and Sean. He gets as excited as you Billy.

[@morganlafae1882]

Sean, like Billy, has creative vision. Have you watched Sean's KZbin channel?

[@louisl.8724]

I want to see the basement!! Who else want to see it too? Staircase to basement adds character to the hallway! A good railing and a gate would look good. A nice hanging light in the middle of the hallway would look great there!

[@kathyhembyhewett6109]

Hi Bill, What an adventure after adventure this is. You’re always finding a new surprise and treasure. It’s such fun! Best KZbin Channel out there in my opinion. I hope the channel keeps growing. It’s a WINNER! Thank you all so very much!!

[@melvis0803]

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[@mdaly23md]

I always thought that entry was a bit claustrophobic! It looks much better now that it has been cleared out. Billy, why don’t you put a trap door over the cellar stairway? Make it look like the floor, then you wouldn’t have to put a rail there. It is out of sight and the hole is covered. I think that would be a better option, this way that remains open and it is safe, no risk of someone falling in. It will also make it easier and safer to work on the ceiling. Railing would get in the way of the staging.

[@bevharrie7332]

….or create an outside entrance to the basement

[@deannayoung5311]

Hello Billy and Sean 😁 So lovely seeing your smiling Face's today' very nice indeed, I'm completely gobsmacked Wow opening the hallway You could actually feel the air lighter Going through there" really I'm very excited to see all that Area stripped back' it's already looking so much better" You two have earned a very nice relaxing weekend 😎😊 Stay safe and well 🙏🏼 Give my love to the family please 💐 See you Monday🤝

[@mavep2855]

Have a great weekend Billy. Excellent vlog as always🙏❤️

[@steveholtum6259]

Always wear your dusk mask Billy. You will want to meet your grandchildren! (New Zealand)

[@chappellroseholt5740]

Good morning from the SF Bay Area. So exciting to see the progress and ideas for the future. Reuse, reuse, reuse! I love it. In my business of restoring vintage and antique garments I salvage everything I can, remove linings from old coats, strip beads off of unusable dresses of all decades, buttons, and anything that is still usable. When I restore a garment I have a library of authentic goodies to use. Have a wonderful weekend, see you Monday. PS It's not haunted, just filled with memories, enjoy it by adding your own.

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

The entryway really looks large with all the cabinets removed. What a surprise find. Slowly but surely the convent with reveal her secrets. Have a good weekend 😍😘

[@terrileyda5346]

Wow! Two treasures! Old cupboard panels and then the possibly reusable granite flagstones!

[@holywatermama]

I'm sitting at my desk at work watching the video while eating my lunch and you made me LOL when you said you know the basement is haunted😂

[@davidbandler]

The cellar access was a later revision to provide easier access from the kitchen and repurposed (now pantry) hallway to the cellar for food storage. That door way above the cellar stairs is the original doorway to the next room; and that stairwell was cut into the floor and added later. Somewhere else in the convent, or perhaps outside, should be the original cellar access.

[@user-vb6gl6nf7c]

Possible wartime concealment, or, escape route…?

[@davidbandler]

Most likely just a need for increased storage and convenient access from the kitchen as the convent grew and had more and more sisters residing there. Through-out several other tour videos of the convent, it has been shown that there is food, dry good, and vegetable/garden storage scattered around the building, tucked away wherever it seemed they had space. Adding interior cellar access would have been a huge upgrade to the convent. It is (and was) not uncommon to have utilitarian access points dressed-up (or "hidden" away) behind built-ins, furniture, and wood-working - and to utilize "dead" space for storage (like above, below, and beside stairwells.) People made things to look nicer, function better, and last longer back then, than they do today.

[@jeffreyvoss7819]

Awesome job, Gents. Been binge watching, till current episodes. Agree with Hillexs comments. Rent or hire a stone cutter. That granite would be BEAUTIFUL!! Even, if only in the hallway.

[@timeforturtles]

Oftentimes, I think I can just listen without watching on this channel, but then I look up and something new appears! It really is like watching a serial show…good work, Gentlemen! 🎉

[@jdrew5367]

Thank you Billy you have a great weekend with your family. Very lovely find underneath the floor. Look forward to seeing the ceiling pulled down.

[@plongsta5593]

Oh, you have to keep the flagstone floor! Once you’ve taken them all up, can you not cut them to a similar height - that can be used with the underfloor heating? I know it’ll take a while - and lots of diamond saw blades 😀 But it will look amazing when the flags are re-laid. Loving your work, guys :) 👏

[@chencarrasco6139]

I'm a fan of your renovation. Bronx , New York City , New York .

[@barbaradetmer9927]

Can’t wait to see how beautiful the hall basement entrance turns out. I think you are in for another surprise!

[@susanaleonard5953]

Any good woodcraftman would be able to use most old wood for reproductions or new creations, just not cabinets.

[@Hillexs]

Sean, You can cut flagstones in height, to make sure they are all equal. Look for a stone mason around your area, they will definitely be glad to help and advice you in such matter. You can also do it DIY way with a saw and a diamond blade, KZbin will guide you in such matter as well. Cheers.

[@andy2950]

My thoughts exactly when I saw those beautiful flagstones.

[@edaxsvensson]

Also, you might get 2 of one stone if they are thick enough! 👍

[@andy2950]

The only downside to slicing then in two is the lack of many years of wear and tear. Also, although granite is strong in compression, it can be brittle if too thin. I dropped a hammer on a granite floor tile once 😱😢 Whoops !!

[@katharinatrub1338]

Yeah Billy, remember Selmar cut Flagstones at Lalande !

[@kevinwaterman389]

Could that have been a built in cabinet or shelving above the basement stairs originally?

[@moanahughes3593]

The reveal of the bones of this lady is fascinating, thank you for your sympathetic demo!👍💚

[@marshahill562]

I have to wonder whether or not this area was originally “open area”. The granite could easily have been the outside wall of the convent. The basement with such a heavy door suggests so. Perhaps the original convent was added to over the years and this hall enclosed to facilitate an addition.

[@helenstella2666]

Billy, Sean & the convent .. my Friday is complete ☺️💕

[@kimrafferty7170]

I love the passion you and Sean have for restoring as much as you can. I had to smile when you and Sean were talking about putting the cupboard back to how it should be, when it was deconstructed however long ago that was they thought of it as old so turned into something new, then you and Sean came along to restore the convent and it's furnishings back to how it used to be. Everyday I get more and more excited to see what you and Sean will discover and how the convent will look when you have completed it. I don't where you found Sean but what a blessing he is. I wait for every video, thank you for sharing this amazing project with us. I hope you have a lovely weekend because you deserve a rest after everything you have achieved this week xxxx

[@blueice011]

What an amazing progress! Love all little finds that you came across! It would be so lovely to put flagstones back in all it's characterful glory below the majestic beans. If you can't make it due to height needed for underfloor heating - perhaps you can skip the heating all together? I get it's much more cozy to enter the warm hallway during cold winter days, but hallways are not spaces people tend to stay long, they are quite 'walk through' in a lack of a better word. Besides, it will be situated in a sandwich between two large spaces which will be well heated, so some warmth will surely transfer to this space as well. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I'd go for a flagstones rather than underfloor heating, if I have to choose one or another. Great work guys! XO

[@suzannestubbins]

Very exciting times at the convent! Billy, you are just loving this!!! Me too!❤

[@annettesharrock1236]

Loving the flag stones you have found in the hallway Billy. You and Sean are diamonds you both work so well together. Have a good weekend Billy. Crack On

[@lorispencer2046]

I enjoy watching your vlogs every weekday, and tell Sean I'm loving the Don King hair! 🤣

[@tropicalmom2468]

Can't wait to see this grand entrance become grand again.

[@reladie]

Billy please wear a mask with all of that dust , your lungs will thank you 😅

[@mradford10]

Billy - I thought the bell tower was exciting but between the Kitchen, the chapel, the organ, the refectory, the latest vision for the library and now the hallway… I can’t pick my favourite piece of this project! Thanks for sharing your journey and keep crack’n on!

[@clairemartin7362]

We were in an rta today, and whilst waiting for help I thought why not watch billy😊😊

[@jayhughes3987]

Discovered your videos 2 days ago, and im hooked. Love watching the progress. You're literally living my dream. Keep up the discoveries. 👍👍

[@AliWade1971]

How wonderful to just discover the channel. Now you have the enjoyment of binge watching a few per day to catch up. I did that last year

[@jayhughes3987]

@@AliWade1971 yes. Im onit. 😊

[@lilliesfaire4428]

Wow!! That looks amazing. Something I have observed and greatly respect especially with Europeans, in America, we tend to demolish and throw away, but across the pond, you take apart and reuse/refurbish. You maintain the lovely charm. Kudos to you all. Love what you are doing and look forward to new episodes every day. Have a lovely weekend. You guys deserve the rest. See you on Monday!!

[@user-ho7mg9ol7w]

I think it's more of a British fascination. The French are renowned for selling off antiques as bits of junk quite cheaply and leaving whole chateaus with original items in them.

[@SanIgnacioBCS]

The hallway looks much better. Makes a world of difference to have a spacious entry. Space, itself, is precious.

[@ClarkRahman]

The epic music while dismounting a shelving unit is a mood

[@mannyortiz4814]

Billy, Sean my darlings. Beautiful job on taking down the cupboards. They will be handy somewhere else in the convent. The new discovery by the basement shows the age of the building. Well my loves see ya on Monday. Take care and stay safe 🍺🍺🇺🇸😇🕊🌞👍❤️🎈🌈🙏🌹

[@lauralake7430]

It's nice and relaxing to watch you, because you don't throw things away for no reason. Who knows, the doors to that inside out armoire may well show up somewhere else, waiting to be reunited with the rest of it!

[@jadejohns3107]

Great vlog Billy, you remain in my top 10. The entrance hall will be amazing, great to see your vision unfolding. The stairs to the basement - and the many iterations of it - may point to a much older building originally on site. Hence the ghost’s 😂😅🌟

[@risalangdon9883]

Ooooohhhhhh, I would love to see the basement!!!! Also, if there is another entrance to the same area of the basement, you could just block that off. But curious if it leads to a crypt area. You will definitely have to investigate it at some point and take us along.

[@FarmgirlFriday]

It was explored in one of their early videos about the convent. They went down there but it’s not so big. And certainly this part is not a crypt. There does seem to be some kind of basement under the chapel that they have not accessed yet. What is under there is anyone’s guess!

[@deirdreball3731]

I’m crossing my fingers to be able to keep the granite flagstone after raising the floor

[@tammiewilson5185]

Hallway looks better already! Hopefully the granite floors will work out.

[@eva_fr]

I hope, too, that you can reuse the flagstones in the entrance. I can't wait to see what is coming. I want to travel time to see it already. Great work.

[@DarProbus]

The difference in the light coming in is wonderful!!

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

Another floor tear out? My back hurts already and I’m just watching. Very curious how the ceiling looks in the hall and the “library”. Have a nice weekend everyone

[@jomcd2073]

The hallway looks so much better now it's open:)

[@NatiHerron]

That entrance is so wide and airy and your plans will make it a grand entry!

[@Memo-sword]

You are taking us in your adventure. I Love it❤

[@tanianigelwade8935]

❤❤Hallway is beautiful. Xoxoxoxo great saving all the oak. Xoxoxoxo

[@jerrygodwin9084]

Removing the cabinets from the hallway really makes a grand entrance. hope the flagstone works out

[@annaibarra3447]

9:50 Just love how excited Sean gets about finding some goodies. “What a find “ is so true Sean! Sooo good to have a team worker like Sean around.

[@CrowShadow]

I am constantly amazed at the work you guys do there at the Convent. I more and more can see it as a venue for weddings or reunions and such. All you would have to do is make the space available and folks could bring in their own food and/or caterers. Plus you have the apartments and perhaps even some individual office space to rent out. It all certainly keeps you busy. Be well.

[@TraumanticStudios]

Billy, I just wanted to say that every day when I stop for lunch here in Fort Collins, Colorado I tune in to your latest video. I am fascinated by what you are doing. Your channel is fantastic. Thank you for sharing.

[@milkweeddreams8828]

Love it without the cupboard, good move, then on to that amazing ceiling, I hope it goes smooth...I'm exhausted just thinking about it all...crackin' on for sure...!

[@MegaDebby01]

When I saw the wheels coming round the corner ( 1:18), I thought it was the tea lady 😂

[@sandrabutcher1961]

Put a trap door over basement entrance keep draughts out but easy to open/accessible

[@DanDan-fu6sd]

Those flag stones are like finding hidden treasure behind a wall. Very lucky and beautiful find.

[@theaussiegeek]

Oh My God the music intro is spectacular. Love it so much that it makes your videos perfect.

[@rafaeltorres2460]

You have improved the entry. I've always liked open entrances...Crack on, guys!

[@louiselewis5061]

I love these time lapse segments. I’m glad you’re taking the cupboards out-the lovely entrance deserves better. I think the stairway to the basement may need more than just a railing, but I’m sure you will make it great as always. Very exciting. Well done!

[@kaznatbabs]

Omg, it looks so much better without the cupboards! It’s a proper hallway again now! ❤

[@rosella1919]

I’m 70 , and live about 20,000km away, but would love to be there to help you. I’m a very curious person, as a teacher for 45 years, and think your discoveries are sooo exciting. Keep up the great work.

[@karinbergman1646]

Wow, how very exciting! The Narnia cupboard entrance to the basement was something, and then to find the granite floor! There's a mystery around every corner! I see both you and Gwendolyn think the basement is haunted. How about a special episode exploring again and telling us why!? And including a peek into the crypt under the chapel? Please? Pretty please? still think there was some structure previous to the Convent being built there. Or if not at that exact place, then on the highest elevation you are near. Does the terrain go any higher than the land the pub and street are on? Where is the nearest granite source the stone would have been mined?💗

[@lizstevenson7801]

You did well removing those cupboards. The entrance into the inside of the Convent is most important, first impressions of the interior as people walk in. I know it will look quite special when you have finished it, even though its a lot of hard work. Enjoy your weekend Sean and Billy. 💕🇦🇺

[@sassyjenny2564]

I love to see the old stone work, and the basement access. Well done! Looks so much better with out the cabinets!!

[@patriciablair7878]

Busy day today at the convent if those cabinets could talk 🦜 they would say hey sister don't forget your umbrella lol love all the work have a great weekend billy n Sean..

[@toonverberg1313]

Thanks for showing all the hard and satisfying work on this restoration.

[@connieworcester55]

Great work as usual... The granite floor is beautiful, (I love it) but I think it would be very difficult to reuse the granite in that hallway, because of the kitchen floor elevation, and the uneven thickness of the flagstones..?. maybe you could dig up the granite and use it elsewhere, maybe in an "enchanted garden" with seating, bistro tables, flowers, arbors, pergolas , oh the possibilities..... As far as the the hallway, with under floor heating, maybe the flooring could be similar to the kitchen, flooring, maybe with a round tile medallion in the middle where the kitchen entrance is.?? It's fun to think of different possibilities.. Can't wait for Next week.. !!!

[@janineregan]

Billy, you certainly live your mantra - once you have an idea, you crack on and get it done! That’s why I love your channel so much. There’s always something exciting going on! ❤

[@patdowney4984]

I love how wide the hallway is .think the music was fantastic x

[@gailatkinson1955]

Y’all keep finding new treasures! Have we been in the basement yet? That’s one I don’t want to miss. 😂😂😂

[@icuinthelight]

One can always make an exterior access to the basement from the outside, then fill in and concrete the interior access to gain more floor area!

[@penelopecarpenter5166]

I love those big cupboards,I could put so much quilting fabric and quilts in there.

[@williamharvill7492]

Absolutely phenomenal intro, particularly enjoyed the transition of Billy deconstructing and then reappearing with the scaffold.

[@peterh5485]

Now you can see if it goes to a crypt beneath the chapel without disturbing anything in the chapel! With the age of the convent, any deceased might have been moved to the cemetery of the nun's motherhouse. If there is an "occupied" crypt, it might be setup as a burial chapel and probably should be opened up to the public. What an adventure!

[@Jelontass]

I think the entrance to the crypt is in the chapel, under that big wooden elevation

[@peterh5485]

@@YaaLFH I don't remember them talking about a basement. Thanks for the info.

[@peterh5485]

@@Jelontass I think that is too big for the crypt, but I hope they do explore for it in the future.

[@annaibarra3447]

What a find it would be, if it’s there.

[@simonwalters6733]

SHOW ME THE BASEMENT BILLY, OR ARE YOU TOO SCAARRRED

[@jillphillips2835]

Always finding treasures everywhere! Great find in the hallway with the flagstones and cabinets! They will make great storage for linens if you eventually convert a few rooms to accomodations! Great idea to re-assemble the old armoir!

[@rmur4820]

I love watching your progress Billy. A bright spot in the day. Have a great weekend and look forward to accomplishments next week.

[@deacjansp2]

If your granite stones are uneven, I wonder about having them recut for the hallway?! They would be lovely!

[@valw3212]

Flagstone would look amazing in that hallway. Here's hoping it works out. So exciting. Peace♥

[@tinarawson253]

Love to see the basement

[@JennyA1961]

Another day, another find. Fabulous! ❤🐨

[@sheadimods2709]

AMAZING! What a beautiful floor. This project is so much fun to watch.

[@teresapatterson1253]

Everybody needs a Shaun in their life ❤

[@jacquelinenoble6640]

The entryway is just looking brilliant. 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Rain-Peters]

I thought maybe you’d find another fireplace behind there but it almost looks like a crypt. Very cool whatever it is.

[@french000spy]

The entrance will be amazing ...

[@sarrahvaughn6307]

Omg the basement entrance definitely looks creepy...loving the updates

[@NeilABliss]

Love the flag stone.....but really looking forward to your library plan.

[@chrisdavis2040]

Wonderful find. How beautiful it would have been to have all the floors in that stone.

[@catherinekilgour2563]

I was also surprised when you did the maths for the floor area and it was a third the size of the kitchen. I thought the hall was much smaller than kitchen. Great progress. I like Marie Daly's suggestion of a trapdoor over the entrance to the basement.

[@seaglass777]

as for the reconstructed armoire in the hall, they (former owners) may have built the doorway over the entrance to the basement to "hide" innocents during the war, like the small hideaway you discovered when you first took ownership of the convent.......I say if its haunted do a VIDEO and show us !!! I would love to watch that one ........ please please please

[@catherinerodeback2494]

The Hallway is going to be beautiful. I can see it as a grand entrance.