Whew so that’s four videos in four weeks. Merry Christmas/ Happy Yule one and all! Thought I’d finally make a video about where I come from. One more video before the end of the year and it’s a belter.. Did someone say Longships part 3? Don’t forget to like and subscribe if you enjoyed the video and let me know in the comments any questions / what you’d like to see covered in the future! Thanks everyone for watching! Watch my latest full length history documentary:- th-cam.com/video/c3Hq6UaFQqk/w-d-xo.html
In the maps of the Humber and the Wash the land areas are of a different colour to that of the surrounds, like Hull for example on the map is not coloured the same as the immediate surrounding area of who is ruling it?.
History time!! Can't wait for the last video!! Will be looking to support you in the future next year!! Happy holidays to all! Keep up the good work History Time!!
@@dreddykrugernew Humber Estuary and the Vale of York was under Water most of the Year, Small Island Communities in the Marshes linked by Causeways and Coracles, Land reclamation didn't really kick in to drain the Fens etc until the Cistercian Order arrived in England in 12thC
Agreed, these videos are amazing. The fact that we enjoy your documentaries more then ones from a full production company speaks volumes. Keep up the great work
As a proud Leicester man it’s good to know my home village Blaby and all the surrounding villages Countesthorpe, Littlethorpe, Cosby and Enderby all have Viking names. A great video adding to my knowledge
Really enjoy your documentaries. In York /Jorvik we are very proud of our Viking heritage. Vik meaning river or inlet. Kirk for church. Gate for street. So Micklegate would be Mickle Street nowadays. Anywhere ending in sby has Viking heritage. So Selby, Derby etc. Danelaw I believe lasted 100 years (you will have the accurate dates) bringing the concept of modern day Parliament - Althing. Where ordinary people could seek justice. Days of the week, weekends and holiday. Although slaves were part of Viking life. Anyone could move up in society including slaves. Different from the serfs in other Kingdoms. Women had equal rights, could own property and could fight alongside the men. Many Vikings came because drastic climate change and lack of farm land back home. Fascinating times. So glad you are making these documentaries.
I always said, that the English are our brothers and sisters. And it is true. We're just the part of the family, that sounds funny when we speak. Superb documentary. Well done. Hilsen fra Aarhus, Danmark.
@Sredni Vashtar I am not a native speaker so for me the slower pace is perfect. But not gonna lie I usually watch these when going to bed and fall asleep half way through.
I swear dude I just fall into a trance when I listen to your uploads .. the music an your voice is perfect for this type of story telling.. thanks man respect from across the water ☘
"Ayup me Duck" just made me laugh heartily, me living all my many years in Nottinghamshire. A friend of mine swore that he could tell a Nottingham fellow by his face (1970 s) and he proved it by asking peope where they were from, and getting the positive answer, where ever we were in England! Great prog. Sir. My favourite.
Awesome video! I am born in Nottingham but live in Copenhagen where I give tours based on the vikings, their time in England and the Danish language. You made some nice comparisons with the language. Kniv (knife), husbond (Husband), Vindue (window).. there are so many like these. This is Viking porn for me. Thanks so much.
Do you still do this? I would be interested. I have conducted tours at The Viking Ship Museum myself and might be employed by Hamlet Tours in the near future :)
This has to be one of the best videos on this subject I have ever seen ! I was born in Derbyshire and we have so much history and culture from early Saxons and Vikeing ..including surnames ..and endless place names and local dialect related to our ancestors .. thumbs up for this amazing. Channel. Many thanks ..indeed..we go metal detecting and find many items from history like Roman and medieval coins ...perhaps one day a silver coin from this period of history hopefully .!
@@christinapatz8510 Hello cristina I have ancestors from Derby as well ..befor they moved to belper ..then claycross. if you search for Belper mill .on google you will see where my great grandparents worked aged 13 years old ! Everyone is related somewhere along the line I think ..lovely to know your family once lived in Derbyshire 😁👍 x welcome to check our channel out if you like x I'm Adrian .
Thanks for this. I never new there were so many factions fighting for dominance. I'll have to watch this a few times to get my head around all this. Great video 10 out of 10 :)
The history of Europe is in factions, where Dukes ruled cities, and Kings small regions. It took thousands of years for valley and river based city states and kingdoms to merge and unite. France is as bad as Britain. Germany was worse, and post Roman Italy worse yet. And the Balkans still haven't graduated to the merged, unified, united countries of the West, nor the West in relation to ancient Empires like Persia. But still, the history or north western Europe is my favorite.
I’m from Florida but have been living in Luxembourg and Germany for 15 years. I lived at lakenheath England back in late 80s. Your history videos are in my top 3 if not my favorite
They found a Saxon King buried with his treasure under the runway of RAF lakenheath. I live near by. The 80's had some cool planes, F1 11's and SR 71's at Midenhall!
For those of us Britons who complain about the diversity we have in this modern country they simply don't realise that the fact even in are ancient past we are of mixed origin. Celts indigenous population of Britain. 55 BC the Roman conquest of Britain. 3 centuries later the Romans leave. The Saxons are the first warrior tribe to arrive The Angels arrive The Vikings arrive Denmark, Sweden and Norway. Finally in 1066 the Normans invade .Some of the most brutal ancient warrior tribes in the world came and settled here in Britain. Maybe that's why Britain some 2,000 years later had one of the biggest empires in modern history.
I don't think people are upset with diversity but more integration and being able to look after everyone to a decent standard with healthcare, infrastructure, jobs etc. I think all Brits realise before modern times we come from far and wide it's part of our history.
Im from Michigan, in the USA. I've always envied the fact that some people can walk down their street and see medieval ruins. The closest thing here is the old cathedrals in the Detroit, Flint, Marine City, etc.
Your documentaries flow right along, and you provide a clear narrative! I have always been curious about this part of English history and knew so little!
Thank you for this. Americans of Western European descent have absolutely no idea about the complex history of their ancestors. Knowing that history gives a greater sense of pride in there roots and tolerance for the struggles of others.
@@theCosmicQueen So you get the impression that most Americans are aware of their ancestry beyond the names of some countries their parents or grandparents might've mentioned to them?
I came across the phrase when I moved to Bedworth aged 8. Nice to know it has more to do with dukes than waterfowl😀🦆. It's a shame sayings like "I'll go to the foot of our stairs" and "It's a bit black over Bill's mother's" are dying out.
Parents are from chesterfield it's a common saying there. EY up, is very Yorkshire also. But duck definitely further south. Hear my old man saying it as the words came up on the screen. Very interesting.
Two thumbs up! Thank you! I've been listening to The British History podcast since very nearly it's beginning and this program was a great review. It was also great to see some of the scenery where these stories took place. That always helps put things in perspective. Thank you again.
I had no idea that England's rivers were so grand and broad, so eminently navigable. It really changes the way I see the raiding of the interior - no one was safe really, were they?
The rivers weren't particularly navigable, rather the Viking ships were so well-designed they could sail most rivers. They were also light enough that the crew could literally carry the ship over lands to other rivers and bodies of water. That's why the Viking raids were so effective and frightening: no one was truly safe. The vikings could simply carry their ships with them and then sack villages on the shores of rivers and lakes deep inland
I'm a Midlander being born in Derby, brought up near Nottingham, lived in Leics and now live in Lincolnshire: I can relate to a lot of the content of this video, thanks Pete.
that was brilliant. thank you. I've not sat and listened to a piece of your work in full before, although I had subscribed. Please do something on "The Harrying of the North". no one seems to know anything about it, but it must still have an effect on our country now.
Great documentary mate, as an Australian Anglo Saxon cannot get enough of any history from this era. Would love to know more about the Saxon history on the continent. Thanks.
A good video on a fascinating period of history. Very professional, good commentary, and I agree with Bucko's comment below, this is what I'd expect from a regular production company. Well done.
Awwww this makes me so nostalgic! Went to uni there a few years ago and those were some of the best years. I remember that in one of my first lectures in first year (I read history), the lecturer told us that the place used to be called ‘Snottingham,’ and I remember thinking ‘well, I’m glad the name got corrupted enough to drop the bloody s.’ For anyone thinking of going to uni there or moving there, I would say go right ahead, it is a very lovely city and NOT really what it is what it’s often perceived to be. A rich history, great location (relatively short train journey to London) and a vibrant city with so much to do.
your videos are great. excellent production quality, script and of course narration. I also appreciate the balanced tone you take. Thanks for making this content.
As a member of the Grimsby community it is split into villages and there is 4villages next to each other which have beautiful lands Waltham, scartho, new Waltham and Holton le clay, it is modern and Waltham leads to the country side it’s really nice
You, my friend are gifted. Well done! I enjoyed every minute of this documentary. I LOVE history. I will be subscribing. Thank you for all your hard work!
Thanx Pete! I enjoy This period of history as we did not learn it in school here in the states, I’ve been trying ever since to catch up! I’ve been to the highlands to meet my husbands family and came under the spell of its history, so thanx again! 🎄merry Christmas 🎄
I learned very little of English history in an English school which I left a few years ago for college we learned about America and medicine through time 😂😂
Hi Isaac! American schools vary greatly in what they teach- it’s very worrying, but English history is all around you, so much archeological evidence, how can they not teach it? Crazy!! If you visit the highlands they all seem to know their history - it’s alive still- 🤓
Great documentary!! Cool fact - Places in Manchester such as Baguley in Wythenshawe we’re under Anglo-Saxon rule around this time. Wythenshawe getting its name from the Anglo-Saxon translation ‘withigensceaga’ meaning ‘small wood of willow Trees’. Small Danish Settlements were around Manchester during these times though in places like Salford, Hulme & Levenshulme.
@@yolanda8563 I’m not entirely sure, though I know another place not far from me named “northernden” which gets its name from the old Anglo-Saxon ‘northern-den’ (a stronghold/fort on the southern banks of the river Mersey between Didsbury-Sale) During this time, Rochdale was divided into four townships - Catleton, Spotland, Hundersfield, Butterworth, and was also a main Viking ‘town’ being on the trading route between York and Manchester. More than this, Rochdale is home to many archaeological turn-one from the Stone Age, Iron Age, Bronze Age right through the Middle Ages. Read this if you get a chance, it’s a short ish article about who the the thegn (Anglo-danish nobleman) of Rochdale (Recedham), as well as the areas location purpose and other interesting bits of info. www.heywoodhistory.com/2016/06/danelaw.html?m=1
"sceaga" is the cognate of the present Swedish word "skog" = forest / woods - which has now been reduced to "skov" [skouw] in Danish - the cognate of "shaw".
It amazing how many people around the world and even here in England that dont realise England was also a viking country and pagan like many other Germanic/Scandinavian countries.
You’re right . One Oxford graduate modern once told me English was derived form Old French. I wondered if he was taught that at Uni. Half of the country was under Danish and Norwegian settlement so intense that it changed the English language forever. Modern English is based on the Hybrid Anglo Norse dialect that had developed in the DANELAW.
Stacey D, hi Stacey I’m Danish and did one of those DNA test myself, 76% Scandinavian, 10,8 eastern european, 13,2 Scottish/Irish, quess it reflects where my ancestores went.
You deserve unmeasurable credit for producing this impressive video. Clearly, you put many hours of research (and love!) into its creation, and the maps, images, and music enrich the tale enormously and are so well presented. (Love your accent, too....) Your efforts are much appreciated.
That was a great video. I live about a mile and half from the old border of Watling Street in Hinckley. I find these old times fascinating. Thanks, Pete you have done well.
I like the "englification" of some names like Olaf Guthfrithson when they once wrote them down. How many places with the ending "by"(by) or "thorpe"(torp) or "stead"(städ) are there in England?
I did an ancestry DNA test and I had 12% Scandinavian , I believe it's from my English side of the family, so much history! York is a great city to visit, lots of Viking history in the north of England
I just love these great videos you make. Keep up the good work! Q: is it possible to publish a chronological list of the Britain series? Which video (William the CQR) follows after this one for example?
With Assassins Creed: Valhalla out now. This documentary has proved amazing! Thank you. This is the exact time period the game takes place, and it’s great to see how close or far the game strayed from history.
@@HistoryTime take your time. In all honesty it’s the buggiest AC Ubisoft has released. It needs several patches. *Edit: still an immensely fun game if you liked Odyssey & Origins
@@Akkolon Yes but it makes great TV. Every film or TV series never tells it as it was so they spice it up to make it more entertaining. I love reading about history and watching history programs but when it comes to the world of TV and film expect a bit of fantasy.
@@nicted9308 your right, tv is entertainment, but 'the last kingdom' comes from books written by bernard Cornwall , well known for his historical accuracy with all his books. The tv mistakes aren't his fault, yet it remains largely historically accurate , Whereas Vikings is pure fantasy, re: dates / names involved in battles, & mistakes about the "new type of ships for going west" , the Saxons had similar ships & did what the Danes did only over 300 years earlier. Saying that I enjoyed Vikings, until the silly ivar the boneless story began, that was too far fetched for me to ignore..
@@kevwhufc8640 Hi yes have to agree the Ivar story did rather spoil it up to then it was a good series. Its like I said the makers of the show have to look for new stories to keep up interest and I wonder how much longer they can keep this show going all the best.
Very interesting - around 49:00 when legal system of 12 jurors is discussed, I can think of a similar earlier system used in Welsh law - the laws of Morgan Mwynfawr would see 12 jurors as a reference to the 12 disciples. Of note, when the King of Morgannwg had a dispute over land with the king of Dyfed around the 800’s, a jury of 12 noblemen (6 from Morgannwg, 6 from Dyfed) was complied, and to ensure impartiality the Judge was Edgar, an English king.
I love how you cover 500-1000 AD, which contributes to why I end up watching pretty much all of your videos. It can seem to be a difficult period to find a lot of information on. I searched your videos & nothing came up for Netherlands or Low Countries. Are you interested in making a video covering Netherlands or Low Countries during the Middle Ages?
He did a little bit about the Frisians when he talked about the Holy Roman Empire and Charlemagne and the Ancient Danes. Beyond that, he may have done more that I have yet to find. I hope in time we will get more about the Franks and their rivalries between the Ils de Cite, Normandy, Anjou, Burgundy, and Flanders. I think we need an entirely separate video for the creation of Flanders, with Judith and Baldwin's full story. But as, for the last few years, we have been covering primarily Viking and English history, I wouldn't expect to transition to Frankish and Flemish history for a while yet. At least not until we get into the Norman Conquest in depth, and perhaps not until after the Hundred Years War. There are other contemporary videos thrown in, like stories about the Normans fighting in Sicily, and Ancient Doggerland, so perhaps you will find more bits about the Low Countries sooner than later.
That’s why that time period used to be called the Dark Ages, but now we know and understand how clever these people were. Beautiful art and metals. Also something not mentioned they had their own town planning system,
That is amazing you can trace your surname back so far. I am jealous. I wonder what Walter Hamby did in 1090 to merit being written down and the paper being saved. Sure, the Church kept records of people's births, deaths, christenings, and marriages, but if that is the only record, that also would be remarkable they have survived.
This has to be one of the best videos on this subject I have ever seen ! I was born in Derbyshire and we have so much history and culture from early Saxons and Vikeing ..including surnames ..and endless place names and local dialect related to our ancestors .. thumbs up for this amazing. Channel. Many thanks ..indeed..we go metal detecting and find many items from history like Roman and medieval coins ...perhaps one day a silver coin from this period of history hopefully .!
I really enjoy your channel. I have an auditory phobia called Misophonia, which isn’t too severe, but the sound of peoples voices usually gets to me. I’m saying this because I’d like you to know that the sound of your voice is easy to listen to. I often play your videos as an “auditory book”. I also appreciate when the background music isn’t too loud.
Signed up for curiosity stream with your promo code. Started watching ‘Storm Over Europe’ and have been enjoying it. Also really enjoyed your video and look forward to watching others.
Incredible video, a wonderful production that covers all the elements! Educational, engaging, & visually captivating! Where may i ask do you get all your footage? Merry Christmas and all the best moving forward!
Whew so that’s four videos in four weeks. Merry Christmas/ Happy Yule one and all! Thought I’d finally make a video about where I come from. One more video before the end of the year and it’s a belter.. Did someone say Longships part 3? Don’t forget to like and subscribe if you enjoyed the video and let me know in the comments any questions / what you’d like to see covered in the future! Thanks everyone for watching!
Watch my latest full length history documentary:-
th-cam.com/video/c3Hq6UaFQqk/w-d-xo.html
In the maps of the Humber and the Wash the land areas are of a different colour to that of the surrounds, like Hull for example on the map is not coloured the same as the immediate surrounding area of who is ruling it?.
History time!! Can't wait for the last video!! Will be looking to support you in the future next year!! Happy holidays to all! Keep up the good work History Time!!
Love these videos keep it up history time can't wait to see what 2020 brings!!
Please know that all that hard work is being appreciated! Merry christmas
@@dreddykrugernew Humber Estuary and the Vale of York was under Water most of the Year, Small Island Communities in the Marshes linked by Causeways and Coracles, Land reclamation didn't really kick in to drain the Fens etc until the Cistercian Order arrived in England in 12thC
Really love these documentaries you make. Sometimes it's hard to believe that it's just a small TH-camr making these and not some production.
I guess it shows that large production studios aren't really much if a small TH-camr who loves their profession can out do them most of the time.
I'm only just discovering these, Metatron (if you've heard of him) should make some documentaries too.
it is pretty cool. This guy is pretty bad @$$ for doing this, sharing knowledge, time and helping people in ways he may not realize.
Agreed, these videos are amazing. The fact that we enjoy your documentaries more then ones from a full production company speaks volumes. Keep up the great work
Completely agree, great work and lots of people appreciate them.
I am not British but I have always loved British history. These documents are the best. I am hooked on them. Thank you very, very much for sharing.
This guy deserves more likes on his videos. Clearly puts in a lot of effort making these.
As a proud Leicester man it’s good to know my home village Blaby and all the surrounding villages Countesthorpe, Littlethorpe, Cosby and Enderby all have Viking names. A great video adding to my knowledge
Really enjoy your documentaries. In York /Jorvik we are very proud of our Viking heritage. Vik meaning river or inlet. Kirk for church. Gate for street. So Micklegate would be Mickle Street nowadays. Anywhere ending in sby has Viking heritage. So Selby, Derby etc. Danelaw I believe lasted 100 years (you will have the accurate dates) bringing the concept of modern day Parliament - Althing. Where ordinary people could seek justice. Days of the week, weekends and holiday. Although slaves were part of Viking life. Anyone could move up in society including slaves. Different from the serfs in other Kingdoms. Women had equal rights, could own property and could fight alongside the men. Many Vikings came because drastic climate change and lack of farm land back home. Fascinating times. So glad you are making these documentaries.
Thank you for this very interesting information!!
I always said, that the English are our brothers and sisters. And it is true. We're just the part of the family, that sounds funny when we speak. Superb documentary. Well done.
Hilsen fra Aarhus, Danmark.
The Danes speak the best English. Must be the language connection.
And I say the same of the Danes, our brothers.
Regards from Yorkshire, England.
@@Hugh_Morris Another big lebowski anglo saxon fan, yeaaaaa boi
@@Hugh_Morris I say the Swedes do.
@@harryf1ashman
it's all Germanics - Danes, Swedes, Dutch, Germans, Norweigans, Frisians
I like your narration, it reminds me of how BBC sounded before they dumbed down these kind of documentaries.
@Sredni Vashtar I adjust the speed to 1.25.
@Sredni Vashtar \o/
@Sredni Vashtar I am not a native speaker so for me the slower pace is perfect. But not gonna lie I usually watch these when going to bed and fall asleep half way through.
@@josefkun7466 the same
If this was a BBC documentary it’d be a cartoon, heavily woke and using dumb language like “yo those vikings be invading”
I swear dude I just fall into a trance when I listen to your uploads .. the music an your voice is perfect for this type of story telling.. thanks man respect from across the water ☘
"Ayup me Duck" just made me laugh heartily, me living all my many years in Nottinghamshire. A friend of mine swore that he could tell a Nottingham fellow by his face (1970 s) and he proved it by asking peope where they were from, and getting the positive answer, where ever we were in England! Great prog. Sir. My favourite.
Awesome video! I am born in Nottingham but live in Copenhagen where I give tours based on the vikings, their time in England and the Danish language.
You made some nice comparisons with the language. Kniv (knife), husbond (Husband), Vindue (window).. there are so many like these.
This is Viking porn for me. Thanks so much.
Hey! Thanks for watching. We’ll have to meet up for a history walk next time I’m in Denmark :)
@@HistoryTime For sure. Check out Viking Cycling Copenhagen.. :) .. that's me. Would be cool to share some stories.
Do you still do this? I would be interested. I have conducted tours at The Viking Ship Museum myself and might be employed by Hamlet Tours in the near future :)
Jette Nielsen sure do :)
Fascinating isn't it? Knife is from old norse knifr which replaced the english word seaxe
This has to be one of the best videos on this subject I have ever seen ! I was born in Derbyshire and we have so much history and culture from early Saxons and Vikeing ..including surnames ..and endless place names and local dialect related to our ancestors .. thumbs up for this amazing. Channel. Many thanks ..indeed..we go metal detecting and find many items from history like Roman and medieval coins ...perhaps one day a silver coin from this period of history hopefully .!
I have read that our family is from Derby before they came to America. DNA test states the same. Would love to see there some day.
@@christinapatz8510 Hello cristina I have ancestors from Derby as well ..befor they moved to belper ..then claycross. if you search for Belper mill .on google you will see where my great grandparents worked aged 13 years old ! Everyone is related somewhere along the line I think ..lovely to know your family once lived in Derbyshire 😁👍 x welcome to check our channel out if you like x I'm Adrian .
Brilliant!
Better than anything on television!
Thanks for this. I never new there were so many factions fighting for dominance. I'll have to watch this a few times to get my head around all this. Great video 10 out of 10 :)
The history of Europe is in factions, where Dukes ruled cities, and Kings small regions. It took thousands of years for valley and river based city states and kingdoms to merge and unite. France is as bad as Britain. Germany was worse, and post Roman Italy worse yet. And the Balkans still haven't graduated to the merged, unified, united countries of the West, nor the West in relation to ancient Empires like Persia. But still, the history or north western Europe is my favorite.
I’m from Florida but have been living in Luxembourg and Germany for 15 years. I lived at lakenheath England back in late 80s. Your history videos are in my top 3 if not my favorite
Are you US armed forces? There's an RAF base at Lakenheath and with you mentioning Germany too I'm just curious.
They found a Saxon King buried with his treasure under the runway of RAF lakenheath. I live near by. The 80's had some cool planes, F1 11's and SR 71's at Midenhall!
For those of us Britons who complain about the diversity we have in this modern country they simply don't realise that the fact even in are ancient past we are of mixed origin.
Celts indigenous population of Britain.
55 BC the Roman conquest of Britain.
3 centuries later the Romans leave.
The Saxons are the first warrior tribe to arrive
The Angels arrive
The Vikings arrive
Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
Finally in 1066 the Normans invade .Some of the most brutal ancient warrior tribes in the world came and settled here in Britain. Maybe that's why Britain some 2,000 years later had one of the biggest empires in modern history.
I don't think people are upset with diversity but more integration and being able to look after everyone to a decent standard with healthcare, infrastructure, jobs etc. I think all Brits realise before modern times we come from far and wide it's part of our history.
I also lived there in the late 80s.
Im from Michigan, in the USA. I've always envied the fact that some people can walk down their street and see medieval ruins. The closest thing here is the old cathedrals in the Detroit, Flint, Marine City, etc.
I can walk down my local city and see Roman remains...
I am also grateful that I am a Archeology student at the University of Leicester...
You should get more recognition for the effort you put into making these. Best wishes for the future 👍
This REALLY makes me want to re-read all of Bernhard Cornwell's Alfred Saga.
I've read all 13 many times over. Although fiction, Cornwell is a learned author and has clearly done his groundwork.
Absolutely fabulous! I've watched a lot of your video's and they are wonderful. You tell history with a twinkle in the eyes.
These videos are incredible! Thank you for your attention to detail! Cheers from New Mexico, US.
Your documentaries flow right along, and you provide a clear narrative! I have always been curious about this part of English history and knew so little!
Honestly man these documentaries are insane. I love every minute of them. Outstanding!!!!!
As a Leicestrian I thoroughly enjoyed this.
How do you pronounce Leicestrian ? 🤔
@@skytreker lestarian?? Perhape
I live near Leicester MA and here its pronounced Lester id imagine its the same
@@NRH111 It is, albeit with an emphasis on the S. Also, I imagine Leicestrian is pronounced "Less-tree-an".
Thank you for this. Americans of Western European descent have absolutely no idea about the complex history of their ancestors. Knowing that history gives a greater sense of pride in there roots and tolerance for the struggles of others.
speak for yourself about what we know.
@@theCosmicQueen So you get the impression that most Americans are aware of their ancestry beyond the names of some countries their parents or grandparents might've mentioned to them?
Yeah, you're a fool to pretend like you know what perfect strangers know about their ancestry. Damn
Made me laugh seeing 'Ay up me duck!' that's our local lingo in Stoke, I had no idea that is where is came from.
That's neat! May I ask how it's used or what it means?
@@obcl8569 It's just literally translates to 'hello my friend!' we use just 'duck' as a term of endearment or way of greeting.
I came across the phrase when I moved to Bedworth aged 8. Nice to know it has more to do with dukes than waterfowl😀🦆. It's a shame sayings like "I'll go to the foot of our stairs" and "It's a bit black over Bill's mother's" are dying out.
@@terylou-u2i my dad used to say " it's a bit black over the mother-in-laws" when storm clouds were gathering.
He was from stockport.
Parents are from chesterfield it's a common saying there. EY up, is very Yorkshire also. But duck definitely further south. Hear my old man saying it as the words came up on the screen. Very interesting.
Can't believe this is a one-man team! Excellent documentary! Ic þancie þē.
Two thumbs up! Thank you! I've been listening to The British History podcast since very nearly it's beginning and this program was a great review. It was also great to see some of the scenery where these stories took place. That always helps put things in perspective. Thank you again.
Another piece of the puzzle with this video. Fascinating. Thank you!
I had no idea that England's rivers were so grand and broad, so eminently navigable. It really changes the way I see the raiding of the interior - no one was safe really, were they?
Really it was the design of the long boats allowed the Vikings to travel most rivers as well as the open sea
Same.
Nobody.
Check out too the maps showing Viking riverine raiding in Francia. They managed via the river systems to invade almost the entire country!
The rivers weren't particularly navigable, rather the Viking ships were so well-designed they could sail most rivers. They were also light enough that the crew could literally carry the ship over lands to other rivers and bodies of water. That's why the Viking raids were so effective and frightening: no one was truly safe. The vikings could simply carry their ships with them and then sack villages on the shores of rivers and lakes deep inland
I'm a Midlander being born in Derby, brought up near Nottingham, lived in Leics and now live in Lincolnshire: I can relate to a lot of the content of this video, thanks Pete.
that was brilliant. thank you. I've not sat and listened to a piece of your work in full before, although I had subscribed. Please do something on "The Harrying of the North". no one seems to know anything about it, but it must still have an effect on our country now.
Great documentary mate, as an Australian Anglo Saxon cannot get enough of any history from this era.
Would love to know more about the Saxon history on the continent. Thanks.
A good video on a fascinating period of history. Very professional, good commentary, and I agree with Bucko's comment below, this is what I'd expect from a regular production company. Well done.
I appreciate all your efforts for these videos man ❤
Really excellent musical accompaniment. Very calming at the end of these virus ridden days.
Excellent documentary! One of the best I've seen on Vikings and Britons! . Kudos to you :D
Awwww this makes me so nostalgic! Went to uni there a few years ago and those were some of the best years. I remember that in one of my first lectures in first year (I read history), the lecturer told us that the place used to be called ‘Snottingham,’ and I remember thinking ‘well, I’m glad the name got corrupted enough to drop the bloody s.’ For anyone thinking of going to uni there or moving there, I would say go right ahead, it is a very lovely city and NOT really what it is what it’s often perceived to be. A rich history, great location (relatively short train journey to London) and a vibrant city with so much to do.
I came here after seeing TLK in Netflix, but really am intrigued by the details of the history of those times. Kudos!!!!
Thank You for all of your hard work and dedication. I am now more educated about when the Danes were living in England.
We're still here, just watered down a bit.
Looking at scandi these days we're more scani than the scandi. Seen Sweden lately?
your videos are great. excellent production quality, script and of course narration. I also appreciate the balanced tone you take. Thanks for making this content.
As a member of the Grimsby community it is split into villages and there is 4villages next to each other which have beautiful lands Waltham, scartho, new Waltham and Holton le clay, it is modern and Waltham leads to the country side it’s really nice
excellent documentry and very factuals
That was great. Great production, great information and all well combined together.
I'm so excited to have found your channel, these documentaries are all amazing. Thankyou!
England is amazing . So much history ..i love it.
@sciphynuts How so?
@sciphynuts wrong
Come and visit after the Corona Virus
Im from the North West of Mercia. I am descended from these vikings and saxons. I am proud of my history.
@@thegrimreaper1991 I'm from Yorkshire greetings my friend we all should be proud of our history 🏴
You, my friend are gifted. Well done! I enjoyed every minute of this documentary. I LOVE history. I will be subscribing. Thank you for all your hard work!
Thanx Pete!
I enjoy This period of history as we did not learn it in school here in the states,
I’ve been trying ever since to catch up!
I’ve been to the highlands to meet my husbands family and came under the spell of its history, so thanx again!
🎄merry Christmas 🎄
I learned very little of English history in an English school which I left a few years ago for college we learned about America and medicine through time 😂😂
Hi Isaac!
American schools vary greatly in what they teach- it’s very worrying, but English history is all around you, so much archeological evidence, how can they not teach it? Crazy!! If you visit the highlands they all seem to know their history - it’s alive still- 🤓
I've just recently found this channel and love it. I am from Lincolnshire originally (watching from Australia)
Great documentary!! Cool fact - Places in Manchester such as Baguley in Wythenshawe we’re under Anglo-Saxon rule around this time. Wythenshawe getting its name from the Anglo-Saxon translation ‘withigensceaga’ meaning ‘small wood of willow Trees’. Small Danish Settlements were around Manchester during these times though in places like Salford, Hulme & Levenshulme.
That's interesting... so are places like rochdale former viking settlements?
@@yolanda8563 I’m not entirely sure, though I know another place not far from me named “northernden” which gets its name from the old Anglo-Saxon ‘northern-den’ (a stronghold/fort on the southern banks of the river Mersey between Didsbury-Sale)
During this time, Rochdale was divided into four townships - Catleton, Spotland, Hundersfield, Butterworth, and was also a main Viking ‘town’ being on the trading route between York and Manchester. More than this, Rochdale is home to many archaeological turn-one from the Stone Age, Iron Age, Bronze Age right through the Middle Ages.
Read this if you get a chance, it’s a short ish article about who the the thegn (Anglo-danish nobleman) of Rochdale (Recedham), as well as the areas location purpose and other interesting bits of info.
www.heywoodhistory.com/2016/06/danelaw.html?m=1
"sceaga" is the cognate of the present Swedish word "skog" = forest / woods - which has now been reduced to "skov" [skouw] in Danish - the cognate of "shaw".
@@yolanda8563
Very likely - D dal = valley.
@@Bjowolf2 thanks for that!! 👌🏼
Good to see that the game Ac Valhalla has a lot of the story right , thanks for the hard work
This was so interesting - thank you.
Thanks we have been invaded so many times
This spoke to my English soul... 🙏❤️🔥💎
It amazing how many people around the world and even here in England that dont realise England was also a viking country and pagan like many other Germanic/Scandinavian countries.
What? How can people in England not know this? We learnt that in school!
Who do we ancient Brit’s put our application for compensation to? Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Germany?
BLM - British Lives Matter - don’t you know! 🤭👍
The old Brits were already pagan long before anyone turned up.
You’re right . One Oxford graduate modern once told me English was derived form Old French. I wondered if he was taught that at Uni. Half of the country was under Danish and Norwegian settlement so intense that it changed the English language forever. Modern English is based on the Hybrid Anglo Norse dialect that had developed in the DANELAW.
I think they do 😂 even the Anglo saxons were pagan at some point, everybody knows the Vikings took over much of Briton it's pretty common knowledge.
Thanks for the Curiosity Stream coupon. I consider myself a documentary junkie and am excited about all the available documentaries 😁
I imagine that by late winter, they called him Snot the Running lol If I found they named a city Snottingham, I'd change it to Nottingham too!
Fun fact: Snot is also snot In danish.
Snot the runny! hahaha
@@eurotestudo Paa hollandsk vi sager ogsaa snot.
Your documentaries help quiet my mind. Thank you for all you do.
Great vid! From my DNA I have about 8% Scandinavian and I hail from Nottingham so explains a lot, many thanks!
Stacey D, hi Stacey I’m Danish and did one of those DNA test myself, 76% Scandinavian, 10,8 eastern european, 13,2 Scottish/Irish, quess it reflects where my ancestores went.
BRIAN THE MARYLANDER... LOVE YOUR TONE, YOUR VOICE, YOUR TAKE ON IT ALL. YOU HAVE MASTERED THE CRAFT!!! sorry for the caps...
This channel is fantastic mate. Please keep it up
Excellent born in Leicester love anything about Romans and Vikings
…I went to the Jorvik Viking Festival in York a couple of years ago. Absolutely an amazing city..!
These videos are a national treasure. English Heritage, please take note of actual English history!
You deserve unmeasurable credit for producing this impressive video. Clearly, you put many hours of research (and love!) into its creation, and the maps, images, and music enrich the tale enormously and are so well presented. (Love your accent, too....) Your efforts are much appreciated.
The music at times is so good I almost time stamped it and asked what it was!
@@ryanaegis3544 Great idea!
That was a great video. I live about a mile and half from the old border of Watling Street in Hinckley. I find these old times fascinating. Thanks, Pete you have done well.
Could imagine the Picts being like "mon then square go"
I like the "englification" of some names like Olaf Guthfrithson when they once wrote them down.
How many places with the ending "by"(by) or "thorpe"(torp) or "stead"(städ) are there in England?
I did an ancestry DNA test and I had 12% Scandinavian , I believe it's from my English side of the family, so much history! York is a great city to visit, lots of Viking history in the north of England
@alison webster thank you I didn't know that 😁
Ryan Gerrard you should be! It’s your surname and a very cool one I must say 😀
It will not be from the english all danes were fordone in england by 1002 hence no english names with a norse root live on
*King Snot* - The proto Viking Punk Rocker!
This is an excellent documentary.
I had no idea that longships sailed up the trent!
I really like all the nature scenes in your documentary’s it shows how the most of the United Kingdom was before industrialism.
I wish it was still like that.
Absolutely brilliant
I just love these great videos you make. Keep up the good work! Q: is it possible to publish a chronological list of the Britain series? Which video (William the CQR) follows after this one for example?
With Assassins Creed: Valhalla out now. This documentary has proved amazing! Thank you. This is the exact time period the game takes place, and it’s great to see how close or far the game strayed from history.
Thanks! I look forward to playing this game immensely when i can finally get a new console
@@HistoryTime take your time. In all honesty it’s the buggiest AC Ubisoft has released. It needs several patches.
*Edit: still an immensely fun game if you liked Odyssey & Origins
Cracking work mate, for a one man outfit your work is highly professional and very interesting to watch. More please!
Thank you for another compelling and comprehensive video!
Thank you for these videos I found them very interesting a history lesson on the Vikings as I'm a big fan of the TV series the Vikings.
@Martin Kay I enjoyed the last Kingdom very much a great series but still a big fan of the Vikings.
The problem with "vikings" is that it is so amazingly historically incorrect - ranging from small misunderstandings to massive cringe worthy mistakes.
@@Akkolon Yes but it makes great TV. Every film or TV series never tells it as it was so they spice it up to make it more entertaining. I love reading about history and watching history programs but when it comes to the world of TV and film expect a bit of fantasy.
@@nicted9308 your right, tv is entertainment, but
'the last kingdom' comes from books written by
bernard Cornwall , well known for his historical accuracy with all his books.
The tv mistakes aren't his fault, yet it remains largely historically accurate ,
Whereas Vikings is pure fantasy, re: dates / names involved in battles, & mistakes about the "new type of ships for going west" , the Saxons had similar ships & did what the Danes did only over 300 years earlier.
Saying that I enjoyed Vikings, until the silly ivar the boneless story began, that was too far fetched for me to ignore..
@@kevwhufc8640 Hi yes have to agree the Ivar story did rather spoil it up to then it was a good series. Its like I said the makers of the show have to look for new stories to keep up interest and I wonder how much longer they can keep this show going all the best.
I am very, very interested in this time period. Thank you so much for giving us this GIFT!
Very interesting - around 49:00 when legal system of 12 jurors is discussed, I can think of a similar earlier system used in Welsh law - the laws of Morgan Mwynfawr would see 12 jurors as a reference to the 12 disciples. Of note, when the King of Morgannwg had a dispute over land with the king of Dyfed around the 800’s, a jury of 12 noblemen (6 from Morgannwg, 6 from Dyfed) was complied, and to ensure impartiality the Judge was Edgar, an English king.
This is why far the best info in this period by far
I live close to gainsborough
I never knew that it was a capital city to the king of England, Norway and Denmark
Great video.
Best Viking age documentary on YT. Assassins creed Valhalla led me here.
I love how you cover 500-1000 AD, which contributes to why I end up watching pretty much all of your videos. It can seem to be a difficult period to find a lot of information on. I searched your videos & nothing came up for Netherlands or Low Countries. Are you interested in making a video covering Netherlands or Low Countries during the Middle Ages?
He did a little bit about the Frisians when he talked about the Holy Roman Empire and Charlemagne and the Ancient Danes. Beyond that, he may have done more that I have yet to find. I hope in time we will get more about the Franks and their rivalries between the Ils de Cite, Normandy, Anjou, Burgundy, and Flanders. I think we need an entirely separate video for the creation of Flanders, with Judith and Baldwin's full story. But as, for the last few years, we have been covering primarily Viking and English history, I wouldn't expect to transition to Frankish and Flemish history for a while yet. At least not until we get into the Norman Conquest in depth, and perhaps not until after the Hundred Years War. There are other contemporary videos thrown in, like stories about the Normans fighting in Sicily, and Ancient Doggerland, so perhaps you will find more bits about the Low Countries sooner than later.
That’s why that time period used to be called the Dark Ages, but now we know and understand how clever these people were. Beautiful art and metals. Also something not mentioned they had their own town planning system,
Don't how you do it mate. Excellent research ,well narrated and no tedious bollox. Peace and love
Very good video, far more satisfying than a bs episode of the "vikings" on history channel.
Love these videos! What a break from US politics! Thanks
that much fighting. merry jolley old england eh. i'm surprised any one survived. merry christmas. thank yew
Well the fighting was liberally intermixed with intermarrying, I'm sure.
Brilliant! I live in East Midlands so particularly interested 👍👍👍
Heard that place names that end in -by are a vestige of Viking days.
Yes. According to the Lay of Havelok, Grimsby is named after the Dane Grim and is thus literally Grim's Town, as are all other -by's Danish towns.
@@ryanaegis3544 Hamby is my last name and the furthest i can trace back is 1090 to a Walter Hamby of Lincolnshire and the town of Louth.
That is amazing you can trace your surname back so far. I am jealous. I wonder what Walter Hamby did in 1090 to merit being written down and the paper being saved. Sure, the Church kept records of people's births, deaths, christenings, and marriages, but if that is the only record, that also would be remarkable they have survived.
Filby is my family name-From village possibly named after a “Fil “ in Norfolk.
Thanks TH-cam recommendation, love this channel already
The twilight of rome I think we have a new metal album.
😂😂😂😂
Hell yeah I'd listen to them
This has to be one of the best videos on this subject I have ever seen ! I was born in Derbyshire and we have so much history and culture from early Saxons and Vikeing ..including surnames ..and endless place names and local dialect related to our ancestors .. thumbs up for this amazing. Channel. Many thanks ..indeed..we go metal detecting and find many items from history like Roman and medieval coins ...perhaps one day a silver coin from this period of history hopefully .!
excellent! I hope you made it happen!
Speaking of Rome, look up the metal band: Ex Deo
So watchable!!! It's like episodes of last kingdom.
superb mate
Thanks. Liked and will watch this tonight. 'Merry Christmas' all🌲🌲🌲🍀🍀🍀🎄🎄🎄
Im from York and used to live on Dane ave and Danebury dr, just off Viking rd.
I really enjoy your channel. I have an auditory phobia called Misophonia, which isn’t too severe, but the sound of peoples voices usually gets to me. I’m saying this because I’d like you to know that the sound of your voice is easy to listen to. I often play your videos as an “auditory book”. I also appreciate when the background music isn’t too loud.
amazing work, oft overlooked times of blighty are always worth a closer look.
Signed up for curiosity stream with your promo code. Started watching ‘Storm Over Europe’ and have been enjoying it.
Also really enjoyed your video and look forward to watching others.
Incredible video, a wonderful production that covers all the elements! Educational, engaging, & visually captivating! Where may i ask do you get all your footage? Merry Christmas and all the best moving forward!
I'm absolutely fascinated with all your content. Thank you!
Hej England kærlighed fra Danmark! God video mere af det tak..
Tak ska du hav .
Halla Dansker
Send over some of your beautiful women. 👍
@@paulhank7967 Come to Denmark. Foreigners have quite good chances with Danish girls.
The funny thing is I understood most of that, tak