Washington DC’s Surveyor Is Buried Here | St Peter & St Paul’s Pickering | Medieval Wall Paintings

In this video, we explore the remarkable history of St Peter & St Paul’s Church in Pickering, North Yorkshire — a church with over 1,000 years of history and an unexpected connection to Washington, D.C. Inside this extraordinary medieval church, you’ll discover: • A rare Saxon font and ancient headstones • The famous 15th-century medieval wall paintings • The Bruce Chapel and its beautifully carved effigies • The Roucliffe tombs and historic memorials • And the final resting place of Nicholas King, one of the early surveyors of Washington, D.C., along with his father Robert King From Anglo-Saxon England to the foundations of America’s capital city, this is a story that connects Yorkshire to Washington in a way few people realise. If you enjoy British history, medieval churches, hidden American connections, and historic architecture, this one is not to be missed. 📍 Location: Pickering, North Yorkshire #WashingtonDC #Pickering #NorthYorkshire #hauntsandjauntsadventures #MedievalHistory #BritishHistory 🌐 Follow me on social media: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntsandja... 🎬TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntsandjaun... ☕️If you would like to support my adventures you can buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/Hauntsandjau... Music - 'Phase Shift' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au