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Yes, his memory is sharp, he is on the ball, he knows his subject & in spite of age, hasn't forgotten much. Most likely he keeps refreshing his memory.
This is a thought provoking piece. The most telling line was early on [paraphrasing], "There is no single statue in England that was erected in honour of someone being a slave owner, profiting from slaves or transporting slaves." Thanks Dr. Starkey for a powerful lesson in remembrance. The past is more complex than we think...
Another gift from Dr Starkey. I would pay to attend one of his lectures, but because Dr Starkey is doing this for FREE, I will instead buy from his shop.
@@lydiamalone1859 Your daughter is well-raised if she is in despair at the snowflakes. Big props to you for instilling excellent values, a t-shirt will be but another gift you have given her.
One of our best historians, if not the greatest, is Dr. David Starkey. I could listen to this gentlemen lecture about British history all day. I'm ecstatic that he now has his own TH-cam channel.
Just 5 years ago, no one would have even dreamed of You Tube cancelling this or any other legitimate channel. How spine-chilling that it's an almost automatic worry now when we think of the media, our history and culture. This is exactly how the Nazis and just about every other totalitarian dictatorship got started.
@@iggle6448 exactly! MSM has become very authoritarian. We must keep pushing against it though. I hope Dr. Starkey also has a channel on Rumble or another alt tech site that doesn't dictate their creators.
With knowledge such as David’s it’s no wonder he’s been contentious in the past. Can’t imagine someone who wants to pull down a statue could even focus long enough to understand the real significance of this talk. Fantastic vid David!!
Mr. Starkey if you're reading this: Please retell the story about how the Royal Navy smashed the global slave trade in the early 19th century. It would make a great BBC or Channel 4 TV miniseries, but there's no chance of that because the tale doesn't fit their narrative.
56000 navy and army personnel died between 1820 and 1856 fighting to abolish the slave trade.. I doubt this loss of British lives will fit the MSM, especially the BBC current narrative.
Excellent. I was unaware of William Beckford, until now. Thank you, Dr.Starkey, for another gap in my knowledge of English history being filled. God, how I love this country. Endlessly fascinating. Its detractors know nothing.
A primary school in London was named after William Beckford and changed it’s name this year because the head + governors bowed to pressure from Twitter to do so. I’m still struggling to figure out how doing that will improve the education of the pupils that go there.
Well done. An historian whom is a professional and provides a much needed ,different , well founded and well researched perspective and interpretation. Ross Armstrong, Melbourne Australia.
Wish you had been my History master when I was a schoolboy, I would have found History exciting, instead of the drone that usurpt an hour every week. instead I had to wait till middle age before the Plantagenets hit me like a wrecking ball.
Thank you Dr Starkey for another thought provoking and enlightening snippet of British history. Please everyone, recommend David Starkey's channel in your TH-cam comments.
If the British Empire had still existed in the 50’ and 60’s , would Tibet still be a sovereign nation, and the Dalai Lama still in Tibet? The British regarded that as the buffer against China. Now it has been seized by China and it’s people suffer terribly.
That would be History as it is (problematic) rather that the ideologically driven narrative that passes itself off as History currently, It won’t happen, but I would be glued to the screen if it ever did.
Britains involvement in the Empire v France, Germany is a non contest in respect of what we left behind to the new governments who took over on independence. Cities, infrastructure, legal system and an international language. Could we have been more caring and sharing with the indigenous population? Of course but that was 1850, and can we judge actions then by standards now? It is absurd to think so but if anyone considers there is an issue with former African colonies then just compare their trajectory over the last 50 years with that of Singapore.
I had a great history master at boarding school. Mr Baker are you out there? You remain my hero forever, history, politics and rebellion came alive under your care. Having another is just too good!
@Dr Harold Shipman I would rather be an nobody than be a person responsible for transporting 84,000 humans into slavery and killed around 19,000. This is obvious you don't see black people as humans beings, shame on you !!
@Gollum and if my brother was a girl he would be my sister but he isn’t and he ain’t. For the love of god if you want a hero pick a decent one not a fucking low life I’m sure there must be at least one you can find …in fact black guy in my local he’s really nice works for a living and local went to school with him
Words simply cannot do justice in describing how pleased I am to have found this channel. I grew up watching Dr. Starkey, and he is by far and away the historian who has most influenced me and my view of the world. Thank you, thank you, and a thousand more times thank you Dr. Starkey for your prescience, your razor-sharp wit, and your profound work through the years. Please consider a Patreon page, I am eager to support your channel in anyway I can.
This is true democratisation of education. I'm grateful I do not have to get in to Cambridge to benefit from Prof. Starkey's Immense knowledge and insight. Thank you Prof. Starkey.
The thing I adore with David Starkey and the reason why it has already been noted by fellow subscribers that he is indeed a national treasure, is that his discussions are not only informative but also stimulative. In this case, what I particularly found interesting was not only that the biggest proponents of liberty were the slave-owners themselves, but also there is a recognisable pattern that has formed. Please forgive the cliche that history repeats itself, but looking at this historical pattern from a broader context, merging between the psychological and sociological schools of thought, there does appear to be more than a trend for rich and powerful men to align themselves with radical thoughts and revolutionary ideas for their current era. These are ideas that would not have has the required propellant, be it their patron’s wealth and contacts in high society, to get them off the ground. In the following century, on a different scale, Friedrich Engels, a wealthy factory owner, rather ironically supports Karl Marx. Even all the way back in time to Ancient Rome, wealthy men like Seneca are promoting stoicism, a philosophical doctrine in sharp contrast to the Imperial rule of Emperor Nero at the time. Even the Emperor Constantine, centuries later, radically changing pretty much everything from the capital, to splitting the Empire, to changing to the previously persecuted Christianity. Fast forward to the twentieth century, arguably largely shaped by Marx’s ideas on one side, and Henry Ford, the industrialist on the other. Which leads into our own times, where we now have a fair selection of New Tech barons toying with ideas which to most of us seem repugnant, but which are nevertheless enforced on us. A sad reminder that governments are not there to serve the people, but to control the people. So whilst the media circus of the Greta Thornburgs of the world, and the Remoaners, and the Metropolitan Elite, and the Woke Brigade, and the SJWs, BLMs, Extinction Rebellion, plus all the celebrities bricking themselves in case they get cancelled and who play along with the current charade, well… eventually the circus will move along. I don’t know what we’ll be left with, I can’t predict the future, but as much as I understand from what DS has explained about this aspect of history, there will be some new wealthy people who will attach on to some noble idea in the hope of gaining their immortality in the pages of history.
Wonderfully interesting! Thank you, Dr Starkey! The 17th Century is a time I'd love to know more about. It seems, like the 20th Century, a time of great upheaval and radical global change. Often inspired by zealous idealism. Thank you for giving us a brief and personal glimpse into the period. I hope there will be much more to come!
"slightly funny accent because he comes from Jamaica". I can just imagine William Beckford rocking up in the palace of Westminster sounding like Sean Paul.
Brilliant talk.So glad that David Starkey has a platform again. This should be compulsory viewing for everyone who thinks that in the past values were the same as today.
Unless I’m mistaken, Wiki editors have chosen to avoid reference to the medical profession chosen by the young Beckford during his educational years. Funny that. Again, in the section about his political career, Wiki’s reliable editors have managed to avoid any reference to his dedication to liberty and abolition. Marvellous.
Modern culture is becoming infantile. Aspirations of attaining excellence; beauty; TRUTH; have been replaced with the tastes of the lowest common denominator, because ultimately, advertisers can shift more product that way. We've become fat and lazy and will drift into the dark, glued to our screens, absorbing nonsense/propaganda. Well, I certainly shan't -- I'll go out fighting! I suppose all we who give a damn can do is hold the torch for as long as we can. Thank you, David -- I'm sorry things have turned out the way they have. But, in some ways, your platform will be bigger and more effective. Time will tell I guess.
Culture is regressing but thinks it's progressive. It's the ultimate cognitive dissonance. I was always part of the " leave each other alone" faction, for the most part. But these people are worse than the sin sniffing Puritans looking for a witch.
I completely agree. You only have to look at the highest grossing films of the last couple of decades; the majority are based on children’s books, comics or cartoons. Even Christian names are now usually childish diminutives instead of real names; endearments are no longer ‘darling’ or ‘sweetheart’ but ‘baby’ or the toe-curling ‘bae’.
Fascinating talk! I started to wonder how William Beckford found time to write one of the first Gothic novels, but then I learned, that was his son, with the same name! Looking forward to more of this!
Excellent piece yet again. Describes the politics of 18th century England brilliantly and gives us all an even better understanding of it, and how it laid the foundations of our modern world.
A thoughtful closing statement. It's hard today to see these positions when held simultaneously and not see the paradox. Fortunately those of us with common sense can see beyond trite arguments used to attack and undermine our wonderful history. Chuffed David's started a channel.
Thanks so much Dr Starkey. By having the intellect, resolution, energy and courage to drill down to the simple truth you are playing a key role in discrediting the pedlars of untruths. It is not usually mentioned that by dismantling these statues one is also insulting and attacking the communities, who were responsible for their erection in the first place. We act as if we have a divine right to do this.
When one views people of the past through the narrow lens of current-day sensibilities applied without humility or empathy it not only diminishes one's self but robs others of the opportunity to appreciate their own past.
Wonderful. Thank you, Dr Starkey. And yes. I was nodding along like crazy at your introduction. Because the way the statue destruction brigade talk, we should only erect statues to faultless paragons of virtue. Which means that we'd have no statues at all. Because even the people that they would want to erect statues to will have had their faults and failings. Because that's part of being human.
Thank you David for providing us with this. All your life's work free and given with such passion. I love history and I have found it so sad that so many people don't see it's relevance or how fascinating it is. How do you know where you are if you don't know where you have come from?
Thank you once again for your outstanding lecture on this fascinating man. Brilliant explanation of the people involved and their political and societal circumstances ❤️
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History as it should be taught. Brilliant talk by Dr. Starkey - a national treasure.
saw you in Birmingham
Yes indeed. Based on fact and telling the full story, both roses and thorns.
Has anyone noticed? He is giving this lecture without notes. Brilliant.
Yes, all his pieces are almost extempore, he knows this stuff and can speak almost word perfectly.
Just so. It is called knowing your subject 'by heart' for good reason. Excellent content, excellent presentation. Thanks.
Yes.
Yes, his memory is sharp, he is on the ball, he knows his subject & in spite of age, hasn't forgotten much. Most likely he keeps refreshing his memory.
Now you mention it. Yes. But that's experience for you.
This is a thought provoking piece. The most telling line was early on [paraphrasing], "There is no single statue in England that was erected in honour of someone being a slave owner, profiting from slaves or transporting slaves." Thanks Dr. Starkey for a powerful lesson in remembrance. The past is more complex than we think...
Another gift from Dr Starkey. I would pay to attend one of his lectures, but because Dr Starkey is doing this for FREE, I will instead buy from his shop.
I am purchasing the Truth t-shirt for my 21-year-old daughter in college who despairs over the snowflakes. She will love it.
@@lydiamalone1859 Your daughter is well-raised if she is in despair at the snowflakes. Big props to you for instilling excellent values, a t-shirt will be but another gift you have given her.
Yup. Absolutely.
There is a place on his web site to donate.
@@janscott7565 I don't imagine Dr Starkey needs charity, I will instead buy something.
Thank you, in advance, to future sound generations, for retrieving these statues.
Hello from California, Dr. Starkey. Have followed your career for about 10 years. Thank you, Tudors. 🌹
One of our best historians, if not the greatest, is Dr. David Starkey. I could listen to this gentlemen lecture about British history all day. I'm ecstatic that he now has his own TH-cam channel.
This series on statues will be fascinating. I'm certain this will be very enlightening.
I admire you, Sir. Never give in to the pressure. Great talk by the way.
I am soooooo addicted to this channel. Hope TH-cam does not cancel it. Dr. Starkey speaks the truth, cuts through the BS.
Just 5 years ago, no one would have even dreamed of You Tube cancelling this or any other legitimate channel. How spine-chilling that it's an almost automatic worry now when we think of the media, our history and culture. This is exactly how the Nazis and just about every other totalitarian dictatorship got started.
@@iggle6448 exactly! MSM has become very authoritarian. We must keep pushing against it though. I hope Dr. Starkey also has a channel on Rumble or another alt tech site that doesn't dictate their creators.
Doing a series on these statues is such an excellent idea.
With knowledge such as David’s it’s no wonder he’s been contentious in the past. Can’t imagine someone who wants to pull down a statue could even focus long enough to understand the real significance of this talk. Fantastic vid David!!
Oh what a breath of fresh air your pieces are David - please, please keep them coming...
We are extremely lucky to have the best expert in the World share with us his passion for history.🇬🇧🇬🇧✌✌
Mr. Starkey if you're reading this: Please retell the story about how the Royal Navy smashed the global slave trade in the early 19th century. It would make a great BBC or Channel 4 TV miniseries, but there's no chance of that because the tale doesn't fit their narrative.
56000 navy and army personnel died between 1820 and 1856 fighting to abolish the slave trade.. I doubt this loss of British lives will fit the MSM, especially the BBC current narrative.
@@andrewegan7011 Yep.
@@andrewegan7011 Andrew, I don't doubt your figure but please could you provide a source for it?
@@trevorhoward2254 From the Lindybeige channel a very accurate chap.
@@andrewegan7011 I know him, Andrew. I'll have a dig around on his channel. Thank you.
His lecture at Guildford Cathedral about Magna Carta was fascinating and packed out!
The brilliant David Starkey teaches history in it's context and from original documents. Love him so much.
From New York. We don't have anyone as gifted as you here. With over 330m people, that's a pity.
Check out Victor Davis Hansen.
Thomas Sowell? He's rather brilliant.
Excellent. I was unaware of William Beckford, until now. Thank you, Dr.Starkey, for another gap in my knowledge of English history being filled. God, how I love this country. Endlessly fascinating. Its detractors know nothing.
A primary school in London was named after William Beckford and changed it’s name this year because the head + governors bowed to pressure from Twitter to do so. I’m still struggling to figure out how doing that will improve the education of the pupils that go there.
Well done. An historian whom is a professional and provides a much needed ,different , well founded and well researched perspective and interpretation. Ross Armstrong, Melbourne Australia.
Wish you had been my History master when I was a schoolboy, I would have found History exciting, instead of the drone that usurpt an hour every week. instead I had to wait till middle age before the Plantagenets hit me like a wrecking ball.
Thank you Dr Starkey for another thought provoking and enlightening snippet of British history.
Please everyone, recommend David Starkey's channel in your TH-cam comments.
What a treat!
These talks are the best thing to have happened to history since AJP Taylor gave his television talks
If the British Empire had still existed in the 50’ and 60’s , would Tibet still be a sovereign nation, and the Dalai Lama still in Tibet? The British regarded that as the buffer against China. Now it has been seized by China and it’s people suffer terribly.
It was, and it was in terminal decline. The Empire was formally dissolved in the '90s with Hong Kong going. Tibet was doomed to go.
Would love to hear Dr Starkey talk with History Debunked.
@Edward Colston
Oh yes indeedy euheuheheuh
The David and Simon show now that would be a WOW 👍👍👍👍
Please.
That would be History as it is (problematic) rather that the ideologically driven narrative that passes itself off as History currently,
It won’t happen, but I would be glued to the screen if it ever did.
Britains involvement in the Empire v France, Germany is a non contest in respect of what we left behind to the new governments who took over on independence. Cities, infrastructure, legal system and an international language. Could we have been more caring and sharing with the indigenous population? Of course but that was 1850, and can we judge actions then by standards now? It is absurd to think so but if anyone considers there is an issue with former African colonies then just compare their trajectory over the last 50 years with that of Singapore.
I had a great history master at boarding school. Mr Baker are you out there? You remain my hero forever, history, politics and rebellion came alive under your care.
Having another is just too good!
Thanks for educating me on that English history lesson .
Good old David Starkey! Banned from television "for being David Starkey", he's pooh-poohing them all and carrying on here! Good on him!
OUT OF CONTROL here in Canada... Police just stand by and watch them tear them down, spray paint & Sledge hammer.... go figure.
We left India the biggest democracy in the world and given them aid for 70years
-Excellent Dr Starkey! With greetings from the land of the Vikings!
you're a Gutenberg's printing machine that keeps on giving!
Lots of love and support from a ignorant brit that loves his history
Sounds to me like it you that's ignorant not David Starkey.
@@lesleybrookes5022 I think that is exactly what James is saying
@@lesleybrookes5022 Reread the comment 🤦
Thank you David for filling the void.
Please do one on Edward Colston & Cecil Rhodes.
@Gollum he was a violent thief who terrorised people and did nothing worthwhile except what ?
@Dr Harold Shipman I would rather be an nobody than be a person responsible for transporting 84,000 humans into slavery and killed around 19,000. This is obvious you don't see black people as humans beings, shame on you !!
@Gollum and if my brother was a girl he would be my sister but he isn’t and he ain’t. For the love of god if you want a hero pick a decent one not a fucking low life I’m sure there must be at least one you can find …in fact black guy in my local he’s really nice works for a living and local went to school with him
First class. I’m becoming a Starkey addict
Words simply cannot do justice in describing how pleased I am to have found this channel. I grew up watching Dr. Starkey, and he is by far and away the historian who has most influenced me and my view of the world. Thank you, thank you, and a thousand more times thank you Dr. Starkey for your prescience, your razor-sharp wit, and your profound work through the years. Please consider a Patreon page, I am eager to support your channel in anyway I can.
This is true democratisation of education. I'm grateful I do not have to get in to Cambridge to benefit from Prof. Starkey's Immense knowledge and insight. Thank you Prof. Starkey.
I can see this channel is going to be rather special!
Thank you - brilliant, insightful and hugely engaging. Listening from way over in New Zealand
Quite wonderful - sophisticated, informative, analytical - and entertaining.
Thanks v much
The thing I adore with David Starkey and the reason why it has already been noted by fellow subscribers that he is indeed a national treasure, is that his discussions are not only informative but also stimulative. In this case, what I particularly found interesting was not only that the biggest proponents of liberty were the slave-owners themselves, but also there is a recognisable pattern that has formed. Please forgive the cliche that history repeats itself, but looking at this historical pattern from a broader context, merging between the psychological and sociological schools of thought, there does appear to be more than a trend for rich and powerful men to align themselves with radical thoughts and revolutionary ideas for their current era. These are ideas that would not have has the required propellant, be it their patron’s wealth and contacts in high society, to get them off the ground. In the following century, on a different scale, Friedrich Engels, a wealthy factory owner, rather ironically supports Karl Marx. Even all the way back in time to Ancient Rome, wealthy men like Seneca are promoting stoicism, a philosophical doctrine in sharp contrast to the Imperial rule of Emperor Nero at the time. Even the Emperor Constantine, centuries later, radically changing pretty much everything from the capital, to splitting the Empire, to changing to the previously persecuted Christianity. Fast forward to the twentieth century, arguably largely shaped by Marx’s ideas on one side, and Henry Ford, the industrialist on the other. Which leads into our own times, where we now have a fair selection of New Tech barons toying with ideas which to most of us seem repugnant, but which are nevertheless enforced on us. A sad reminder that governments are not there to serve the people, but to control the people. So whilst the media circus of the Greta Thornburgs of the world, and the Remoaners, and the Metropolitan Elite, and the Woke Brigade, and the SJWs, BLMs, Extinction Rebellion, plus all the celebrities bricking themselves in case they get cancelled and who play along with the current charade, well… eventually the circus will move along. I don’t know what we’ll be left with, I can’t predict the future, but as much as I understand from what DS has explained about this aspect of history, there will be some new wealthy people who will attach on to some noble idea in the hope of gaining their immortality in the pages of history.
Wonderfully interesting! Thank you, Dr Starkey! The 17th Century is a time I'd love to know more about. It seems, like the 20th Century, a time of great upheaval and radical global change. Often inspired by zealous idealism.
Thank you for giving us a brief and personal glimpse into the period. I hope there will be much more to come!
"slightly funny accent because he comes from Jamaica". I can just imagine William Beckford rocking up in the palace of Westminster sounding like Sean Paul.
Brilliant talk.So glad that David Starkey has a platform again. This should be compulsory viewing for everyone who thinks that in the past values were the same as today.
Unless I’m mistaken, Wiki editors have chosen to avoid reference to the medical profession chosen by the young Beckford during his educational years.
Funny that.
Again, in the section about his political career, Wiki’s reliable editors have managed to avoid any reference to his dedication to liberty and abolition.
Marvellous.
THANK YOU DAVID !!!
THANK YOU DAVID !!!
THANK YOU DAVID !!!
Modern culture is becoming infantile. Aspirations of attaining excellence; beauty; TRUTH; have been replaced with the tastes of the lowest common denominator, because ultimately, advertisers can shift more product that way. We've become fat and lazy and will drift into the dark, glued to our screens, absorbing nonsense/propaganda. Well, I certainly shan't -- I'll go out fighting! I suppose all we who give a damn can do is hold the torch for as long as we can. Thank you, David -- I'm sorry things have turned out the way they have. But, in some ways, your platform will be bigger and more effective. Time will tell I guess.
Well said, sir, Thank you. I follow suit,
Culture is regressing but thinks it's progressive. It's the ultimate cognitive dissonance. I was always part of the " leave each other alone" faction, for the most part. But these people are worse than the sin sniffing Puritans looking for a witch.
Chin chin!
I completely agree. You only have to look at the highest grossing films of the last couple of decades; the majority are based on children’s books, comics or cartoons. Even Christian names are now usually childish diminutives instead of real names; endearments are no longer ‘darling’ or ‘sweetheart’ but ‘baby’ or the toe-curling ‘bae’.
LEDs appear to have led to LCDs without the enlightenment created by the glow from an intellectual bulb.
Excellent! More, Dr Starkey, please!
Another brilliant talk by Dr. Starkers.
Fascinating talk! I started to wonder how William Beckford found time to write one of the first Gothic novels, but then I learned, that was his son, with the same name! Looking forward to more of this!
Thank you Dr. Starkey for all these wonderful lectures.
What a privilege to spend time listening you, thank you.
What a wonderful account. Thank you.
Brilliant History lesson Breath of fresh air. 👏Thank you so much David. Heard of your podcast while listening to Triggernometry. A breat
This is very fascinating to watch as an American. Thank you so much for posting this!
Thank you, from 🇨🇦
Fascinating, thank you David. Few people can actually tell a story so captivating on a subject that you wouldn't think would be!
Good stuff - Dr Starkey is back and on 🔥🔥
Excellent . . . so happy I found this channel . . . my first great love was English History.
Brilliant. I will watch all of these talks.
Thank you, Dr. Starkey, I am really enjoying these videos.
Excellent piece yet again. Describes the politics of 18th century England brilliantly and gives us all an even better understanding of it, and how it laid the foundations of our modern world.
Well, I really enjoyed that.
I feel embarrassed to say I had never heard of this man.
Very interesting, and well delivered by David .
Many thanks .
This was a fantastic lecture, looking forward to the next one.
Excellent beyond fantastic, some illustrations/art/images from the period will make it amazing
Thank you Dr.Starkey. You brought up some interesting views and details that I hadn't come across before in reading up on the family's history
A thoughtful closing statement. It's hard today to see these positions when held simultaneously and not see the paradox. Fortunately those of us with common sense can see beyond trite arguments used to attack and undermine our wonderful history. Chuffed David's started a channel.
Fascinating lecture, Dr Starkey. Thank you.
An extraordinary masterclass. Thank you .
Thanks so much Dr Starkey. By having the intellect, resolution, energy and courage to drill down to the simple truth you are playing a key role in discrediting the pedlars of untruths. It is not usually mentioned that by dismantling these statues one is also insulting and attacking the communities, who were responsible for their erection in the first place. We act as if we have a divine right to do this.
When one views people of the past through the narrow lens of current-day sensibilities applied without humility or empathy it not only diminishes one's self but robs others of the opportunity to appreciate their own past.
Thank you!Cant wait for the next one.
i love the opening!
"Today we are going to talk about statues, you know.. those things we pull down and throw in rivers.."
brillig..
Brilliant, Starkey you truly bring it to life
I'm loving these videos!
Love the intro. Snappy!
Keep them coming Starkey, love watching these videos
Excellent. Thank you.
Wonderful. Thank you, Dr Starkey. And yes. I was nodding along like crazy at your introduction. Because the way the statue destruction brigade talk, we should only erect statues to faultless paragons of virtue.
Which means that we'd have no statues at all. Because even the people that they would want to erect statues to will have had their faults and failings. Because that's part of being human.
Thank you David for providing us with this. All your life's work free and given with such passion. I love history and I have found it so sad that so many people don't see it's relevance or how fascinating it is. How do you know where you are if you don't know where you have come from?
Always a pleasure to learn from you
What a great medium for learning history. A great teacher like Mr Starkey helps of course. Thanks
You are one of the best historical teachers David. Love my history.
Always remember their is two sides of a story !!
Excellent David
Thank you, for that inspiring and informative talk, you really bring history to life.
This is absolutely brilliant. Please keep teaching real history.
Dr David Starkey just brilliant.
Thank you once again for your outstanding lecture on this fascinating man. Brilliant explanation of the people involved and their political and societal circumstances ❤️
Great lecture, looking forward to more.
Excellent.
Thank you, David.
What a great idea. I am intrigued to hear the history of other statues.
Love from the wilds of Canada
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Love Ruth.