I am a geordie and was in the military for 12 years. I always came home because everywhere I went there was no place like it. ❤. Only a geordie would understand.
Yep after 9 years in the RM when I was CTC when I was on weekenders and it’s a long train journey back to Newcastle 8 hours coming over the Tyne bridge you knew you were home and every minute spent on that Virgin train was worth it…
I have always felt that Newcastle's Cathedral is underrated. Seeing someone extol its many unique features and fantastic design and engineering was great. Thank you from a proud Geordie for taking the time and trouble to research some of its secrets.
I’ve always found stuff like this fascinating especially coming from Northumberland, as a boy I attended a local school called John Marley and was told that story many years ago.. I’m a very proud Northumbrian. thank you.
What a find this channel is. A brilliantly produced film. I love the camera work, the editing and the content. Really nicely done. Looking forward to more. 😊
I’ve lived in Newcastle for 8 years, I love it here, no place like it in England, Howay the toon. Thanks for the documentary, I’ve never been inside the cathedral.
As a scouser who has lived in the Newcastle area for the last 12 years I love the architecture of this beautiful and historic building . We have a st Nicholas church in Liverpool that sits near the pier head this also has a lantern and I was wondering if it copied Newcastle.
For spelling and grammer, please expect it to be as standardised as medieval spelling on this channel, but its good to see how many people who atteneded the school have enjoyed learning about him!
Aye really enjoyed that Alex. Can't remember where i heard this but a soil ramp which started at the Haymarket was put there to build the tower then later removed on completion.
All very interesting... but the bit about Cromwell is incorrect... Oliver Cromwell was a bit part player in the first Civil War, John Pym led Parliament and formed the alliance with Scotland, not Cromwell.
I admit I got that the wrong way around, somtimes I dont realise until afterwards as there are quite a few takes that go into it. Do you do Civil War videos?
As Geordie who was born almost in the River Tyne i have a passion about the history of Newcastle and This is not the first time Newcastle sided with the king George in 1745 during the Jacabite rebellion. So we became known as Geordies when we locked gates. To be a geordie you had to be born within a mile radius of the north side of the Tyne
@AlexIlesUK there is a listing under the new castle city Council about this could send a clipping but I can't attach it here. The radius was the original now it's anyone within the area now
At the end of ww1 the Cathedral took custodianship of the battle flags of the local battalions that had been raised and then disbanded. Thy hung them up from the ceilings and let them rot to nothing.
So that's actually military tradition. The idea is that the flags fade to dust as the units have been disbanded. If we need to re-rase them then something has gone horribly wrong and we're in a world war again!
@@emtibAlucardAbsolutely not the Colours aren't just hanging there they have been deconsecrated are retired and laid to rest in the local church or Cathedral, walk into any Cathedral in Britain and you'll find the history of the local Regiments. Alas the powers that be in the Newcastle Diocese seem to think that removing them from along all the walls to a small corner above the small north side entrance is acceptable, I as a former member of one of those Regiments, do not
It is sad more is not done to remember them, but they are visible in the cathedral and as a guide you do get a lot of questions about them and what they represent.
So you chime a bell by pulling it 5 - 8 inches, but to fully ring a bell you pull the rope 20 - 30 FEET ? That's ten metres. About three floors of a modern building, looking vertically. 🤔 . Campanologists like pulling legs too, it seems. 😅
@AlexIlesUK Sorry, Alex. I thought that such a length of rope was ridiculous but I've just tried measuring it against another building of similar height. It's quite reasonable for a bell ringer to yank 20 feet or so of rope through his hands in a bell tower of 60 metres. Amazing scale, when you think about it. The real height of St Nick's is obscured by the surrounding buildings, unlike other cathedrals.
I am a geordie and was in the military for 12 years. I always came home because everywhere I went there was no place like it. ❤. Only a geordie would understand.
Glad you've enjoyed it and it's made you felt like home!
Thanks for your service Adam mate. Much love and respect sir
@@RyanKing-h1kthanking for serving? 🤮
Yep after 9 years in the RM when I was CTC when I was on weekenders and it’s a long train journey back to Newcastle 8 hours coming over the Tyne bridge you knew you were home and every minute spent on that Virgin train was worth it…
Wi I man best place on earth
I have always felt that Newcastle's Cathedral is underrated. Seeing someone extol its many unique features and fantastic design and engineering was great. Thank you from a proud Geordie for taking the time and trouble to research some of its secrets.
You are more than welcome!
May the Lord bless you in all your endeavours! An Orthodox Christian Bishop.
Thank you, I sincerly appreciate this and have a great deal of love and respect for the Orthodox Church.
@@AlexIlesUKsad
I’ve always found stuff like this fascinating especially coming from Northumberland, as a boy I attended a local school called John Marley and was told that story many years ago.. I’m a very proud Northumbrian. thank you.
I'm really glad! Did you know Sir John Marley also moved cash into his coffers from the city finances! He was an 'interesting' character!
I went to John marlay 50 years ago nice to know u p gales
Wonderful history lesson, architecture, and views of Newcastle from the Tower. Thank you!
I think it's the best view of the city!
Love your passion Alex a fabulous tour of an awesome building, amazing history.
Thanks Alastair, glad you enjoyed it!
This was wonderful, thank you, Alex! It’s incredible how they built these cathedrals.
They are fantastic, I love it as well as I got married in St. Nicholas Cathedral, so some wonderful memories there!
Those arches , It never fails to amaze me how they achieved these beautiful pieces of architecture. Thank you for this video.Thoroughly enjoyed it.
They are wonderful and it's always a pleasure for me to see them when I walk through Newcastle! Have a fantastic day!
Fantastic thanks
You are welcome!
This is a fantastic video Alex, well done on your fascinating presentation skills!
Thank you!
What a find this channel is. A brilliantly produced film. I love the camera work, the editing and the content. Really nicely done. Looking forward to more. 😊
Thank you! That means a lot!
Great work my friend..I will look upwards from now on when in the toon..
Looking up is one of the best things you can ever do in any town or city! There's so much to see and discover!
Nice video, Alex 👍
Absolutely brilliant
Thank you Kindly!!
I’ve lived in Newcastle for 8 years, I love it here, no place like it in England, Howay the toon.
Thanks for the documentary, I’ve never been inside the cathedral.
Really glad you enjoyed it, please do go and have a look it's an amazing place!
Another gem. 👍
Thank you!
Thank you from a Geordie, for the fascinating history of our beloved cathedral.
You're welcome, I'm an adopted Geordie and love this place! I got married in the Cathedral, so it's very special to me!
Great video, very informative
Thank you
Lived here for years and never seen it must go see the cathedral
It is amazing, I am a big fan and a bit biased as I got married there!
As a scouser who has lived in the Newcastle area for the last 12 years I love the architecture of this beautiful and historic building . We have a st Nicholas church in Liverpool that sits near the pier head this also has a lantern and I was wondering if it copied Newcastle.
It could be, I am afraid I dont know much about Liverpool so I couldn't say.
As an ex pupil of John Marlay school (yes it's how you spell Marlay ) it's fascinating to know who he was . Thanks
For spelling and grammer, please expect it to be as standardised as medieval spelling on this channel, but its good to see how many people who atteneded the school have enjoyed learning about him!
Aye really enjoyed that Alex. Can't remember where i heard this but a soil ramp which started at the Haymarket was put there to build the tower then later removed on completion.
I've not come across that one but I will look into it.
🇬🇧Always worth a visit on Mondays at one o clock for the organ recitals ❤🇬🇧.
Haven't been in ages but I would pop in when I was in town more in the past.
All very interesting... but the bit about Cromwell is incorrect... Oliver Cromwell was a bit part player in the first Civil War, John Pym led Parliament and formed the alliance with Scotland, not Cromwell.
Also it was Alexander Leslie, not Leslie Alexander.
I said 'Cromwell and parlement', but I understand how it could sound like just Cromwell.
I admit I got that the wrong way around, somtimes I dont realise until afterwards as there are quite a few takes that go into it. Do you do Civil War videos?
As Geordie who was born almost in the River Tyne i have a passion about the history of Newcastle and This is not the first time Newcastle sided with the king George in 1745 during the Jacabite rebellion. So we became known as Geordies when we locked gates.
To be a geordie you had to be born within a mile radius of the north side of the Tyne
Can I ask who came up with that as I know Geordies from Fenham and Heaton who would disagree with you!
@AlexIlesUK there is a listing under the new castle city Council about this could send a clipping but I can't attach it here. The radius was the original now it's anyone within the area now
1:19 pawn brokers too I thought?
It's a long list, I missed a couple!!
At the end of ww1 the Cathedral took custodianship of the battle flags of the local battalions that had been raised and then disbanded. Thy hung them up from the ceilings and let them rot to nothing.
So that's actually military tradition. The idea is that the flags fade to dust as the units have been disbanded. If we need to re-rase them then something has gone horribly wrong and we're in a world war again!
@@AlexIlesUK I think they should have been cared for and conserved , at least given to a museum
@@emtibAlucardAbsolutely not the Colours aren't just hanging there they have been deconsecrated are retired and laid to rest in the local church or Cathedral, walk into any Cathedral in Britain and you'll find the history of the local Regiments.
Alas the powers that be in the Newcastle Diocese seem to think that removing them from along all the walls to a small corner above the small north side entrance is acceptable, I as a former member of one of those Regiments, do not
It is sad more is not done to remember them, but they are visible in the cathedral and as a guide you do get a lot of questions about them and what they represent.
@AlexIlesUK All part of the move of Church away from State
2:42 "don't worry, it's perfectly safe" you say while wearing a helmet to walk around. Only joking - interesting video
No heads were bumped while this episode was filmed 🤣 ;)
BUT, It wasn't a cathedral until 1882.
But it has been a Cathedral since 1882...
So you chime a bell by pulling it 5 - 8 inches, but to fully ring a bell you pull the rope 20 - 30 FEET ? That's ten metres. About three floors of a modern building, looking vertically. 🤔 . Campanologists like pulling legs too, it seems. 😅
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No legs, just bells.
@AlexIlesUK Sorry, Alex. I thought that such a length of rope was ridiculous but I've just tried measuring it against another building of similar height. It's quite reasonable for a bell ringer to yank 20 feet or so of rope through his hands in a bell tower of 60 metres. Amazing scale, when you think about it. The real height of St Nick's is obscured by the surrounding buildings, unlike other cathedrals.
@withnail70 don't worry! Just didn't want you to think I wasn't being factually correct!
Scottish general Alexander Leslie.
That's correct
he was from Constantinople not turkey,
Byzantine roman greek
He was born in Patara, Modern Turkey, and a city of the Roman Empire.
Byzantium doesn't exist, it was made up to discount the continuation of the Roman Empire.
christian orthodox church later , not mosque, before invasion of the goat herder destroyers like Cyprus etc
Can I ask which part of the video are you referring to?
You failed to mention the buildings deviant history. You must be a distorting historian.
Or it's not the theme of the episode? What are you referring too?