Inside a Medieval Castle | How Tamworth survived 800 years of history.

The best youtuber/historian ever

Kevin, you are hands down a born storyteller. Every episode is a masterclass. Thank you!

It's not often you find a valuable relic like this, one you find yourself revisiting time and time again. And the castle isn't bad either. Cheers Kev :P

I’m a Tamworth resident, I see this Castle everyday, it’s such a fantastic asset for the Town, my Town has such an amazing History

I've only recently found this channel (within the past couple months), but I've already watched most everything available. You're an excellent presenter, and I always get excited to see a new video- especially a longer one like this. Thank you for spending the time it takes to make good educational content, Kevin!

I live in the US, and when I saw the castle Tamworth, I said " I want to live in there"! I love the town, the rivers, flat boats and history. I'm so happy I found your channel.

I love the way Kevin's eyes twinkle when he says "Dungeon." 🤣 Never seen herringbone masonry like that before, wow. Thank you for another excellent and informative video, Kevin!

Greetings from Denmark. If you are going to visit Denmark one day, i can recommend you to visit the Manor of Selsø in the central Zealand, what makes this place so special is that it was abandoned in 1829 and left to basically rot while it was used for things such as a place for hatching pheasants, a dog kennel and drying laundry, it was bought in 1972 and the new owner decided to not let it modernise, but instead open it up as a museum, only restoring the most crucial part of the construction and a few rooms, which leaves us with a very unique place, frozen in a time before electricity and running water, a true time capsule. It is refurbished with all sorts of antique furnitures, and especially those cabinets with their intricate carvings are a wonder to see, along side all the other intriguing details from a time long gone, tiny servants chambers, huge mirrors, delicate wall paintings and so much more. Best wishes to you Mr. Hicks and thank you for all the wonderful content you create.

The look of glee on Kevin's face when wants to address the dungeon, had me chuckling non-stop! (being a Woman of A Certain Age, I do NOT giggle -- I chuckle, I chortle, and maybe on occassion, I guffaw). This new video was a great way to start my weekend! 🤩

I love your series on castles. Beautiful, and a detailed, enthusiastic narrative! Well done! Interesting note on the executioner’s sword: usually, there were holes traditionally put into the tip, ostensibly so the tip could not be modified into a point. I had the opportunity to examine a German executioner’s sword once, even to hold it. The blade contained a prayer begging forgiveness for the ending of a life, and a special one that if he slew an innocent, that he did it swiftly and without pain; and an apology for doing so. Again, the prayer for forgiveness. All very touching. The blade was deeply etched, and showed much use and polishing. What an experience! So, your picture of the special sword was quite evocative. Thank you. It could have been noted that during the later High Middle Ages castles started to be made comfortable, as before they were only fortresses with living spaces. Thus, the beginning of fortified homes. Those artifacts are a reenactor’s dream. Loved seeing the willow wine barrel. An outstanding vid! Kudos! Cheers!

I watch all of your videos here in Chicago and wish I could visit all of these great castles.

Thank you Kevin, what a wonderful tour and talk through my home town castle. I’m Tamworth born and raised and to watch you take us through the castle was wonderful! I remember many years ago having a sleep over in the great hall. Thank you for reinforcing my town pride.

Kevin. This was so very enjoyable and very historically informative, thank you. I live in Lichfield and went to visit Tamworth Castle many years ago now(it’s only down a road from me). It’s time I went to visit again. Thanks…it was great to watch and learn so much from you. The last time I saw Tamworth Castle on TV was during a Ghost hunting episode lead by Yvette Fielding and her team, but most of that was in the dark😂 a few spooky moments were had. I don’t think I have ever noticed that ‘herringbone’ wall which was beautiful. I’m going to watch it all again now and enjoy it all again. I am saving and sharing this episode. I do enjoy your history videos, I learn so much👍👍👍.

I LOVE the castle tour videos!

Glad we have Kevin to do Tamworth justice!

Kevin you are such a great story teller and presenter. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Incidentally, did you know where the word Marmalade comes from??? Mary queen of scots regularly suffered from reoccurring malady, her servants would serve her some citrus fruit preserve from a jar to help her back to health. So when ever Mary became ill her servants would run for the jar of preserve shouting Ma'm Malade in other words "The the queen is sick. I hope i've described that in an understandable way. I love learning about the Etymology of words

Alright! Another Castle tour with you as our guide! I really think this is where your at you’re best, content wise. I love English towns and fortifications, especially those that were around in the Anglo Saxon/Norman transition. That period fascinates me.

What a fantastic Castle! Its nice to find them when they are still whole. Loved the stories of history to this!

I could listen to this gentleman speak all day long.

I've been to Tamworth Castle, only small but well worth a visit. If you have young kids they usually have some activities in the castle during school hols.