Tvpresenter4history has been publishing history and heritage films on youtube since 2007. Now as we enter spring 2022 more films are currently in production and due for release throughout 2022 adding to the 650 + films already available here on the channel.
Today writer, presenter and history columnist James Balme took his work to the BBC at Media City in Salford where he did an interview about his work on BBC Radio Manchester. The interview took place on the Sunday Breakfast Show hosted by Mike Shaft and covered much of the work James is doing with his channel. Listen now to the full interview here on TVpresenter4history.
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From Medieval Ludlow to Stokesay
Welcome to a 'Rambles through History special' brought to you today from Ludlow and Stokesay in Shropshire. In episode sixteen join me as I take you to Medieval Ludlow to visit Ludlow castle to take a look at what remains today in this magnificent defensive structure that also became a palace that played such a key role in our medieval history. Richard the Duke of York inherited the castle in 1425 and it became an important symbol of Yorkest authority during the Wars of the Roses. This castle played host to Prince Arthur brother of Henry VIII, Mary Tudor and many other distinguished royal visitors.
We also visit St Laurence's church in Ludlow to see for ourselves this splendid medieval church and the history that it contains including many monuments and effigies from centuries past. As we leave Ludlow we call in at Stokesay castle just six miles outside of Ludlow.
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St Bertolines Church
Welcome to my latest feature remembering the twelve villagers of Barthomley who lost their lives on Christmas eve 1643 at the hands of Major Connought and his Royalist troops. Twenty men from the village were captured by by the Royalist troops in the church tower and steeple on that fateful day and smoked out. Twelve were put to the sword and another five beaten badly and left for dead whilst three men managed to escape.
This film is a short tribute to these men who's names will live on into history for many years to come......
You can see my latest episode of Rambles through History entitled 'Murder in the name of the King' telling the full story of this civil war atrocity by following this link https://youtu.be/uf5AT7UD_68
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As winter 2021 approaches fast its time to prepare for winter filming of more historical features from around Cheshire and beyond. Filming in the colder dark months can prove challenging at times but the rewards can be absolutely stunning if conditions are favourable. In this short feature see for yourself our historical landscape in the midst of winter and just how beautiful our churches and historical buildings become at this magical time of year. So why not grab a coffee and chill for a few minutes as I take you on an aerial tour of a Cheshire winter landscape......
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Effigies & Tomb Chests of Cheshire Churches
........ EFFIGIES & TOMB CHESTS OF CHESHIRE CHURCHES
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Across Cheshire today in our ancient churchyards and churches we find carved stone effigies and tomb chests from a bygone age. Carved from solid stone, marble and alabaster these monuments represent knights, noblemen and the landed gentry.
Many of these stunning carvings date from the early medieval period right through to the late 19th century. Join me as I take you on my personal journey of discovery as I visit just a handful of these beautifully carved effigies and tomb chests from our past.
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Murder in the name of the King
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Welcome to episode 15 of 'Rambles through History' entitled 'Murder in the name of the King'. In this episode join me as I visit St Bertoline's church in Barthomley, Cheshire to see for myself the site of the Barthomley massacre that took place in the church tower on Christmas eve 1643 !!!
I tell the story of the events that took place that saw twelve men murdered in cold blood by Major Connaught and his troops on that fateful day at the bottom of the tower.
Join me as I also take a tour inside St Bertoline's church to see for myself stone effigies and tombs from the 14th, 15th and 19th centuries and I tell of the people within the tombs.
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Rambles through History Opening Titles
EPISODE 15 of RAMBLES THROUGH HISTORY NOW IN PRODUCTION...........
I'm pleased to be able to announce that episode 15 of Rambles through History is now in production with day one of filming already in the can. With filming scheduled to take place once again later this week and into next week at a fantastic historical location I'm looking forward to bringing yet more great history to life on screen very soon indeed !!!
In the meantime I am also pleased to bring you the new Opening Intro titles for future episodes of Rambles through History and it can be viewed below, this will become the official opening titles for each new episode.........
Favourite Moments From Rambles Through History
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Launched in April 2021 'Rambles through History' is the groundbreaking new series written & presented by history presenter & columnist James Balme highlighting stunning ancient churches, buildings and sites of historical interest across Cheshire & beyond. With fourteen episodes already available to watch for free James is currently busy writing and presenting another 14 new episodes scheduled for public release throughout the autumn & winter of 2021. In this film join James at his 'Tvpresenter4history' studio as he highlights just a few of his favourite moments taken from the first fourteen episodes of Rambles through History.........
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James Balme Presenter & History Columnist
Welcome to the official page for Writer, Presenter & History Columnist James Balme - History Presenter
James has presented & featured on television in programmes such as Time Team with Tony Robinson for Channel 4, Inside Out for BBC1, other regional TV features and programmes including Granada Tonight on ITV1 and BBC Northwest Tonight. James is also the History Columnist for Cheshire Life magazine writing a monthly feature covering historical sites across Cheshire.
James is a Writer & Producer of History and Archaeology features in the North West of England & the Official film producer for the Middlewich Roman & Norman Festivals. He has been trained in all aspects of archaeology under the guidance of the late archaeological Director and chairman Derek Pierce.
For more information on how to contact or commission James for your presenting requirements please contact James Directly. Contact details can be found at the end of this short film.
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ON THE TRAIL OF RICHARD COMBERBACH - Rambles Through History - Facebook Watch......
Welcome to Episode 4 of Rambles through History. Entitled 'On the Trail of Richard Comberbach' join James as he visits Lower Peover near Knutsford in Cheshire to tell the story of this ancient place and to go in search of the village school founded in 1710 by Richard Comberbach, the son of a gentleman. James tells of Richard's story as well as going in search of the grave of school Master John Mears who's body was buried in the churchyard of St Oswald's church in the village in 1734.
James also tours the grounds of St Oswald's church to seek out more history to be found within the grounds.
Join James as he brings to life this wonderful village in stunning cinematic quality.........
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THE MAINWARINGS & St LAWRENCE - Facebook Watch
Welcome to episode eight of Rambles through History. This episode entitled 'The Mainwarings and St Lawrence' tells the story of the Mainwaring family of Over Peover and their association with St Lawrence's church since at least the 15th century. The Mainwarings built and lived at Peover Hall that stands next to the church and St Lawrence's was the burial place for the family for over 600 years. Join James as he takes a full tour of the churchyard and throughout the church as he tells the history of each of four carved stone monuments and effigies of the Mainwaring family starting way back in 1410 AD. James also highlights many of the wonderful artefacts that remain today from medieval times including weapons and armour !!!!!
This is a 'Must not miss' episode and we are sure that you will enjoy the history of this wonderful church.
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tale of two saints
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Welcome to the official launch of episode six of 'Rambles through History' entitled 'A Tale of two Saints'. In this episode we visit Nether Alderley church in Cheshire that has been dedicated to two different saints since first being built in the 14th century. In medieval times it was dedicated to St Lawrence whilst today the church is dedicated to St Mary.
Join James as he takes us around the ancient churchyard and tells the stories of 16th century family fueds, the destruction of ancient documents in the 18th century by the vicar and church wardens as well as a spate of hideous crimes in the churchyard in the 19th century....
If you enjoy this episode of Rambles through History then why not check out the rest of the series so far. A playlist for the series can be found on my youtube history channel Tvpresenter4history.
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Midsummer update with History Presenter James Balme.
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Welcome to this special summer update for Tvpresenter4history written and presented by writer and history presenter James Balme. Join James as he brings us his latest update including featuring new episodes that he has released during the last month on his history channel.
James also highlights his latest history column published today in Cheshire Life magazine telling the story of the ancient church of St Mary in Nether Alderley in Cheshire.
Over the coming weeks James will be presenting new history features and films to be released on Tvpresenter4history in the late summer.
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Ultimate Church-crawling with James Balme
ULTIMATE CHURCH-CRAWLING WITH JAMES BALME - Facebook Watch
Church-crawling is a wonderful experience and is richly rewarding indeed and we can learn so much about our past history by visiting the many churches across the length and breadth of Britain. At times we take our churches for granted. Not only are our churches places of worship but they also enrich us with their history, architecture and sculptures. Whether you are religious or not does not matter. The beauty of our churches and the grounds in which they stand are welcoming and i'm sure that you will be enriched by the experience of visiting our churches that are available across the country.
Since 2020 I have dedicated much of my time in visiting churches and chapels to tell their histories and to share my findings in my history columns that I write for Cheshire Life magazine and also in film on my history channel Tvpresenter4history. I look forward to sharing many of these churches with you now and in the future. Visit my channel for many films featuring our beloved churches.
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Church-crawling in Llangollen
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Welcome to our first ever 'Rambles through History Special'. In this episode join James as he explores three religious sites in Llangollen, North Wales.
Starting off in the centre of Llangollen James takes a look around the churchyard of St Collen's church which was founded by St Collen back in the 7th century before moving on to the 12th century church of St Tysilio close to the Horseshoe Falls.
Finally James pays a visit to Vella Crusis abbey founded in 1201AD to take a look at what remains today and to explore the buildings including the chapter house and monks dormitory where the monks once rested.
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The Mainwarings & St Lawrence
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Welcome to episode eight of Rambles through History. This episode entitled 'The Mainwarings and St Lawrence' tells the story of the Mainwaring family of Over Peover and their association with St Lawrence's church since at least the 15th century. The Mainwarings built and lived at Peover Hall that stands next to the church and St Lawrence's was the burial place for the family for over 600 years. Join James as he takes a full tour of the churchyard and throughout the church as he tells the history of each of four carved stone monuments and effigies of the Mainwaring family starting way back in 1410 AD. James also highlights many of the wonderful artefacts that remain today from medieval times including weapons and armour !!!!!
This is a 'Must not miss' episode and we are sure that you will enjoy the history of this wonderful church.
#jamesbalme #tvpresenter4history #cheshirelife
