Hi Dom and Lia. Thanks, so much for visiting my home City, Coventry and St. Mary's guildhall. During the 1460s, Coventry, during the War of the roses, essentially was the Lancastrian capital of England. It was a walled city and supported the Lancastrian claim, so Henry Vi, made it his capital for around 3 years. I know that's amazing to believe but it's true! Birmingham was just a collection of small villages at this time. Coventry from the 14th to the early 16th Century was an important centre of the wool trade and one of the most important medieval centres in England. Love your content. Hope you are both doing good.
My ancestors came from Ireland, England and Wales approximately 170 years ago to the east coast United States. We all look Irish and English, all these generations later.
I visited Coventry when I was a summer student at Oxford many years ago. I love England and English history and architecture! You really have an amazing heritage!!! Love from Iowa!
Your peppy intro ditty always makes me giggle. It sets the tone for a fun time ! Your tours are like exploring sites with an informed and light-hearted friend. Thanks for showing us around.
this was great,guys. So much history. I have to comment on one of your favorite words. You both use the word "lovely" an incredible amount. Is this normal for people in the UK? or just a favorite of you two? Anyway, really enjoyed this tour. So glad that its been restored and open for tours.
Have definitely heard of Coventry, probably from books I’ve read. Would love to see some of the actual town where Lia spent her earlier years. Some fave places - Joel too!
The nice thing about Guild Halls is that it belonged to the artists and craftspeople. So, the decorative elements are over the top: decorative woodwork, glass glazing, etc.
Very nice video guys. I loved it. I live in Coventry but was brought up in Nuneaton. I have every opportunity to go to these places but never have really. I think I might now. Thanks guys.
All I know about Coventry is the saying, "Sent to Coventry. " With the Lady Godiva story, I'm pretty sure that's where the term "Peeping Tom" came from. When she rode naked through the town, all the populace loving and respecting her, didn't look, except one man named Tom!
I just noticed that the other Those Two Brits channel doesn't feature any other channels and I thought this one and Joel & Lia's solo channels would be in there too to let people know of them? Anyways, I love these videos. Seeing old architecture always has me in awe at the care and character they used to have in the older buildings. Even in ruins, the "bones" of the building make you wonder how grand it must have been when it was new and complete. Now, new buildings are just bland, overpriced, and do not have the best quality materials. At the end of the video when you had tea and coffee I spotted some women behind Joel that had one of those fancy plate tiers with treats on them. Might be nice to do a little brunch there sometime.
Coventry was the Capital city til 1459, dates back to the 11th Century, Cov was the main car industry hub/manufacturer in the UK, was the 4th most powerful City in the UK, home of the jet engine, the surviving gatehouse is the oldest building in the UK used as a register office, Lady Godiva begged Leofric to stop heavy taxes on Coventrian's, Earl Leofric agreed if she rode naked through the streets, the citizens stayed in doors, Tom however peeped, hence "peeping Tom", So much history is found around in Cov, Medieval Spon st, Cathedral, Greyfriars, town wall, too much to list, the home of UK SKA music, the specials, Ghost town was about Coventry, the only City with x3 Cathedrals, "We speak with an accent exceedingly rare, If you want a Cathedral we've got one to spare, in our Coventry homes" Bombed by the Germans on 14/15th Nov 1940 (the blitz) so not an important major City hey? Great video guys, born and bred in Cov, and proud.
If you were actually from Coventry, you'd know of these places. Nah, most of the events for City of culture were online... and in 2021, they didn't gather momentum as we were emerging from the pandemic response. I made it to 5mins...
Certainly you saw graffiti from the 1600s and 1700s, but the 1500s? One thinks not. Will did not die until 1616 so I doubt the relatives living in the house in the 1500s carved the joint up. They were not the type.
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The UK has such beautiful old architecture. It's so wonderful!
Just love being a tourist with you two! 🙂
Those are the cleanest ruins I've ever seen! The restorations look better than new. Thanks for the tour.
Thanks, guys, I really enjoyed this!
The place is cool but what is cooler is how proud Lia is of it!! Its really heartwarming. Happy Holidays etc and thanks for the tour!!
So much fun guys!! Thank you!💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
The tour guide's inflections sounded like Lia - must be a Coventry thing.
Yes, I’ve heard of Coventry…from the hauntingly beautiful Christmas Carol.
Just lovely matet! Thank you so much for this video! Goes well with F&M afternoon tea and fixings! Keep em coming! L&C 👍😘❤️🇬🇧
Hi Dom and Lia. Thanks, so much for visiting my home City, Coventry and St. Mary's guildhall. During the 1460s, Coventry, during the War of the roses, essentially was the Lancastrian capital of England. It was a walled city and supported the Lancastrian claim, so Henry Vi, made it his capital for around 3 years. I know that's amazing to believe but it's true! Birmingham was just a collection of small villages at this time. Coventry from the 14th to the early 16th Century was an important centre of the wool trade and one of the most important medieval centres in England. Love your content. Hope you are both doing good.
Great post from a fellow Coventrian.
My ancestors came from Ireland, England and Wales approximately 170 years ago to the east coast United States. We all look Irish and English, all these generations later.
Joel trying to make the kids cry lol. Fabulous video!
Loved it so much. Interesting history everywhere. You are lucky to be surrounded by it.
Love all the history. What a treat!
I visited Coventry when I was a summer student at Oxford many years ago. I love England and English history and architecture! You really have an amazing heritage!!! Love from Iowa!
That was stunning!! The architecture is beyond amazing!! Tyfs!! I love English history!
What a beautiful place, such a rich history, and very cool about the references to the elephant and what it stands for. Thanks for staring! ❤
The Great Hall is my vision of the Hogwart’s Great Hall!
I'm from Coventry originally snd visited two days ago so I went to the Guild Hall. Beautiful building. ❤
Your peppy intro ditty always makes me giggle. It sets the tone for a fun time ! Your tours are like exploring sites with an informed and light-hearted friend. Thanks for showing us around.
That was so much fun. Just beautiful.
Fantastic video in this amazingly beautiful building. The tea room at the end was stunning. Thanks for taking the time to share with the world 🙋♀️
Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing! ❤️🙂
I love seeing such amazing history and architecture.
this was great,guys. So much history. I have to comment on one of your favorite words. You both use the word "lovely" an incredible amount. Is this normal for people in the UK? or just a favorite of you two? Anyway, really enjoyed this tour. So glad that its been restored and open for tours.
Everything in Coventry is stunning! I'll have to add it to my list whenever I return to England!
It bloody well isnt and ive lived hear all my life
Stunning. Love these UK travel videos
That was beautiful and interesting. Do you know the Coventry Carol? One of my favorite Christmas Carols.
Have definitely heard of Coventry, probably from books I’ve read. Would love to see some of the actual town where Lia spent her earlier years. Some fave places - Joel too!
The nice thing about Guild Halls is that it belonged to the artists and craftspeople. So, the decorative elements are over the top: decorative woodwork, glass glazing, etc.
Loved the tour and seeing all of the Romanesque and Gothic architecture! Beautiful guildhall and city!! Thanks, guys!!
Thanks!
Love all the history videos you post
Thanks for bringing us along! I love to see and hear the architecture and history behind places.
Beautiful place!
Fascinating! Would love to visit some day!
Another very interesting historical vlog Joel & Lia! Really enjoyed it and look forward to seeing more!
Very nice video guys. I loved it. I live in Coventry but was brought up in Nuneaton. I have every opportunity to go to these places but never have really. I think I might now. Thanks guys.
Tiny moment at 7:54 ish pointing out the witchmarks. I've never heard of those. Led to an interesting google search.
Love the carved wood furniture! If I were to tour, I would definitely add this spot to the itinerary. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing this with us ! Love these vlogs. You are so blessed to have all this history around you ! 💜
I really enjoyed the tour. Love the history. And the interesting facts about Lady Godiva.
AMAZING & absolutely beautiful !! Right up my street !! Thank you so much you two !!
Love the pace you set, yes Lia I read the plaques. 😉 Thanks for the tour!
Enjoyed this!
Really enjoyed the tour, thanks guys.
Loved the tour AND the enthusiasm!
Never been would love to go
That was so interesting! I love these historical vlogs. Please do more❤❤
Im from Coventry and i didnt knew about this. 😊
So good!
Very interesting.❤️
Glad you enjoyed it
Did you go to rada, not sure if you mentioned it
Love your videos.
All I know about Coventry is the saying, "Sent to Coventry. " With the Lady Godiva story, I'm pretty sure that's where the term "Peeping Tom" came from. When she rode naked through the town, all the populace loving and respecting her, didn't look, except one man named Tom!
Wasn't this one last week?
So cool 😎
Such a cool place! We don't get that kind of history in the US.
Williamsburg, Philadelphia ,Boston, Salem, etc. Ring a bell?? They are not as old but there are the Clift dwellings out west that are old.
@@dalemoore8582 LOL Coventry is dated back to the 11th Century
We have a Coventry about 4 miles from my house. I guarantee you it's nothing like that!
I just noticed that the other Those Two Brits channel doesn't feature any other channels and I thought this one and Joel & Lia's solo channels would be in there too to let people know of them? Anyways, I love these videos. Seeing old architecture always has me in awe at the care and character they used to have in the older buildings. Even in ruins, the "bones" of the building make you wonder how grand it must have been when it was new and complete. Now, new buildings are just bland, overpriced, and do not have the best quality materials. At the end of the video when you had tea and coffee I spotted some women behind Joel that had one of those fancy plate tiers with treats on them. Might be nice to do a little brunch there sometime.
Coventry was the Capital city til 1459, dates back to the 11th Century, Cov was the main car industry hub/manufacturer in the UK, was the 4th most powerful City in the UK, home of the jet engine, the surviving gatehouse is the oldest building in the UK used as a register office, Lady Godiva begged Leofric to stop heavy taxes on Coventrian's, Earl Leofric agreed if she rode naked through the streets, the citizens stayed in doors, Tom however peeped, hence "peeping Tom", So much history is found around in Cov, Medieval Spon st, Cathedral, Greyfriars, town wall, too much to list, the home of UK SKA music, the specials, Ghost town was about Coventry, the only City with x3 Cathedrals, "We speak with an accent exceedingly rare, If you want a Cathedral we've got one to spare, in our Coventry homes" Bombed by the Germans on 14/15th Nov 1940 (the blitz) so not an important major City hey? Great video guys, born and bred in Cov, and proud.
If you were actually from Coventry, you'd know of these places.
Nah, most of the events for City of culture were online... and in 2021, they didn't gather momentum as we were emerging from the pandemic response.
I made it to 5mins...
Certainly you saw graffiti from the 1600s and 1700s, but the 1500s? One thinks not. Will did not die until 1616 so I doubt the relatives living in the house in the 1500s carved the joint up. They were not the type.
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yeah yeah...but what did you think of Coventry?
That was nice to watch.