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I started this channel in June 2025. I have always been interested in old buildings, especially old churches and ruins. My first date with my now wife of 17 years, was in a graveyard, (cant believe i took her there!) Anyway it must of worked as we are still together to this day.
Through the years we have visited hundreds of churches and castles etc. And it was during the dark days of covid when i had the idea that i would actually like to buy an old church to live in. The closed church of Penderyn was what finally gave me this idea. Since i was now doing lots more research and tours i thought i may as well document it.
Since being on this journey, lots of things have happened and I'm not sure what the future holds. Having experienced many ghosts on my journey, living in a redundant church doesn't have the same appeal. However i feel that i am destined to save or help a church or churches. So i will leave it to destiny and Gods hands to see what happens.....

My first ever video on Youtube
A little bit about me.

Stephen. The Church Tourist
(photo taken 1980)
As you might be able to tell, I'm a very private person, that's why i don't appear in my Youtube videos. The channel is all about the churches and not me, however i will add a modern picture of me soon!

My faithful dog
(photo taken 2025)
This is my gorgeous English bull-terrier. His name is Rocky, he will be 2 in April 2026 I love him to bits, but as he is the destroyer of everything, he unfortunately doesn't come on tours with me!

My work background
(Photo taken 2007)
The world of Youtube and websites is all new to me! I have been in the building trade in one form or another since leaving school. Having run my own landscape company for 20 years, i currently install log burners for a living.