Inside One of London's Oldest Medieval Crypts
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Published 2023-08-07
But in Medieval Europe, there was another, equally powerful religious society, which also had its English headquarters here in London. It was the Order of St John of Jerusalem. Better known, as the Knights Hospitaller.
In this episode of Hidden London, London tour guide Katie Wignall explores the history of the Order of St John, visiting their base of operations here in Clerkenwell, London. The priory is one of the city’s hidden gems, with surprises around every corner.
Formed in Jerusalem in the 11th century to care for pilgrims, the order went on to become an ambitious military organisation, owning lands and wielding influence across Europe.
Join Katie as she uncovers the story of the Hospitallers’ rise to power, dramatic fall, and rebirth in the modern era…
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All Comments (21)
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Katie Wignall is an excellent presenter.
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Big, big fan of Katie! Her knowledge is phenomenal and her natural ability to present + her mellifluent voice makes her a huge History Hit asset.
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Please give us more of Katie’s videos about London’s history. She’s both knowledgeable personable.
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Katie's knowledge and enthusiasm for history makes her a fantastic presenter we are lucky to have on History Hit
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What brilliant professional presenter. Effortlessly translating into layman’s terms making history entertaining and accessible to all. I do hope teachers use it .Thanks Katie Wignall and all of the team involved.
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Absolutely love Kate’s presenting style. Clear, concise and with a wealth of knowledge on the topics she’s talking about. Thanks for making these. Can’t wait to see more :)
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An excellent new host and an excellent show, if she still does tours of London I'm sure it a great treat for any tourist who gets her as a guide!
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Excellent video ! Katie's love and enthusiasm for history really shows ! It's also nice to see the Hospitalers get their due !
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History hit tv one of my fav. Brilliant as alwys. Huge fan from Sri Lanka ❤️🔥.
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She has such a lovely voice! Always continually keeping your interest and you can feel her love and passion for history!
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Last year my wife and I went to Malta. It was amazing to see the history of the Order of St John in the Cathedral in Valetta and across the island.
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Wonderful, and Katie's enthusiasm is infectious. Thank you for making and sharing.
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Brilliant piece of work. I'm looking forward to the next one. Cheers!
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Excellent video. Love the history. Katie does a fantastic job of presenting this series 👍👌
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You're so lucky. I could spend the rest of my life time exploring everything about London
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I love this presenter!! Her voice and demeanor are so lovely and her passion for the subject is contagious!!! Amazing video, love love.
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Really enjoy Katie’s channel, an excellent presenter with exceptional knowledge. Something about that voice too, very soothing 😁👌🏻
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Great video, I love the camera work and lovely presenting Katie
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I live near Barletta in Italy and now I'm addicted to this period of history. Katie is also an asset for this channel, with her vibrant enthusiasm! Thank you!
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What a great episode - Katie is a fantastic storyteller! I hope you have more episodes with her.
