Julie, You are a remarkable person! I love your passion, enthusiasm and wonderful zest to share your love of the Gilded Age with us. Greetings and a big thank you from Boston, Ma❤️
This series is so informative, entertaining, and respectful of the history of these huge places. I've been following since your first show at Mapperton. Love your questions and relatability Julie!
Oh my what a glorious portrait of her with the hat and the rose! 🌹 How extraordinary to be her. A very romantic and elegant piece. To imagine what life must have been like is something to ponder
Fantastic tour filled with treasured nuggets of history of people, rooms, tapestries, documents, renovations. Beautiful cinematography and music. I still marvel at your energy and abundant joy and delight in all you do. Thank you! ❤
After living in all the Vanderbilt homes that were up to date and comfortable, she probably felt like she was slumming it at Blenheim until she updated it!
The quality of the productions you make in this channel are amazing, the photography, lighting, angles, narration, everything, it's really like a BBC's documentary level. Congratulations!
Brilliant work!! I’ve read many books about Consuelo (and a book by her) and continue be so fascinated at her history and frankly, utter wealth! Her GGD resembles the beautiful southern belle. Lovely Julie ❤
Cool is the right word…even cold! Those buildings are freezing especially in winter! And the rooms being so tall could be pleasant in the summer but the summer is not that hot and very short!!
Julie I just love how ebullient brave and generous you are! Thank you so much for shining your light and taking us along with you on your journeys. And kudos on this music, it is superb!!
Consuelo said the Duke of Marlborough stunk, had bad breath, and she was repulsed by him. Her mother Alva later conceded every woman should marry once for money and once for love. ❤️🙏
As mentioned, this GARGANTUAN PALACE is beyond ANY WORDS OF ANY LANGUAGE ON EARTH to describe! It is endlessly astonishing and overwhelming. Easily as impressive as Buckingham or Balmoral! AMAZING.
so interesting to see those places, pictures and letters of bit depressed Lady Consuelo and in contrast enthusiatic Lady Julie in her colorful clothes (in Europe it is advised to wear 2 different colors maximum) - thank you so much
Thank you. Wonderful visit-you covered so many topics. All the experts - Lady Henrietta and curators had so much information to impart. Truly the "inside scoop". Your questions, preparation made this seamless. I toured Blenheim many years ago. It is magnificent. May just take another tour.
I think this has to be one of my favorite tour of yours EVER! It's so inclusive and informative. And what a pleasure to see and meet Lady Henrietta Spencer Churchill whose book on Blenheim I have just brought and am enjoying! I really appreciate your approach of archival interest and family ties but even more so the chats with the keepers of this amazing palace. Like meeting the head gardener and finding out about the Bernini Fountain of the Four Rivers! One wonders just how did they acquire it? Maybe when you return for tea we will get into even more never-heard- before stories?! Thank you so much! I had a very pleasurable time viewing this! ♥B in Chicago
Hello from Texas, Its interesting to see the name Consuelo in relation to British atistocracy. Its a name usually associated with Spanish culture meaning consolation. Thank you for featuring her. She was extraordinarily strong and smart.
Julie, this was one of the most enjoyable tours I've ever watched. Your filming and editing are brilliant and kept me glued to the screen the entire time. When is part 2? =)
l toured Blenheim in the early 90s and have always been in awe of it. I've seen palaces all over Europe, but to me, Blenheim is grander than Chatsworth. Just my preference. I like this series. I think the Viscountess would be a hoot to enjoy dinner and a few cocktails with!
I totally enjoyed this video so interesting and the Palace’s architecture interior design is spectacular. I’m surprised gloves weren’t worn when touching old documents etc to keep them protected.
Just a quick info for whoever may question what aristocrat aids would do themselves: they directed and supervised the tasks and had hands on staff to carry them through.
Yes, this was the first video I watched of Julie's that got me interested in her channel. I think it was on a different channel when I first watched it.
Funny enough, Back in those days it was actually Americans coming back to their motherland, because their ancestors originally came from England/ Europe in the first place. If they did the DNA Ancestry, so many would discover their ancestry is European or British anyway...lol... They would have to have American Indian DNA to be actually American, according to how they work out DNA ancestry.
I doubt that Consuelo is overly enthusiastic about the preservation of Blenheim. She thought the place as ghastly and provincial since it is very dilapidated and it is not homely, more akin to a monumental public building. Also I think you rather romanticize her whole story, and trying to create a parallel between you and her when the whole affair ended up poorly for her.
o don't know why..people tend to sidestep what happend to Consuelo after her divorce from of the Duke of Marlborough.. Well, she finally found LOVE with Jacques Balsen.. one of the famous bon vivant of the period,, he's got a brother Etienne Balsen.. the one who Chanel COCO.. & also who first bankrolled her milllener shop on Rue Cambon.. another in Deuville; the Balsen were rich from textile fortune anyway.. Consuelo & Jacques happily married & built a villa close to Coco's La Pausa
I've visited Blenheim many times and it is spectacular. I have to say that, as someone who has worked with archiving projects and antique textiles that it is always disturbing to see people handling old paper and textiles without gloves. And particularly concerning when it is someone who is responsible for the archives.
John Singer Sargent retained his American citizenship which he got through his parents but he was born in Italy and mostly lived in various European countries. I mean, he visited the US, sure. But to claim him as an American is like claiming Benjamin Franklin for the English because his father and all his grandparents were English. Or Robert Morris, though he was actually born in England. I have zero stakes in this, being neither British nor American, and I get that your audience is chiefly American, but sometimes a cosmopolitan society painter was just that, cosmopolitan.
It's funny that Gladys is referenced as Consuelo's friend! 🤭😏😅. I wonder what Consuelo thought about her ex husband new wife, probably nothing because she was happily divorced from him. 😂😂
New historic house episode coming next week. Because these episodes are high quality productions we can’t possibly create a new castle episode every week. But I hope you saw Somerleyton? Which aired 2 weeks ago? And Inveraray castle is next week!
As our productions are of the highest quality we can't possibly produce a brand new Historic House episode every week - they are in fact, usually every other week. So to fill in the Saturdays, we show reruns or we longer compilations as the channel is growing so much, this is a wonderful opportunity for ppl to see the episode again or for the first time. Hope you understand as we continue to film 12 hour days at these houses, sometimes 2-3 days at one house, plus all the research and editing that goes into these. xx Julie
Bloody handle them! Those people left their messages in that book to be read. It won't be opened everyday by everyone so just look at them. You say it's a home, but treat it like a museum.
I love the guest book, wouldn’t that be a great thing to have digitized so we can all study it? What a grand slice of history!
This was fantastic! The TRUE story of Consuelo should be a 6 season series. Downtown Abbey, eat your heart out! 😂
This is a progressing storyline in the tv series The Gilded Age😊
I think you may have spoiled Season 4 of The Gilded Age with this video. Worth it! Lovely video, thank you!
I was in Newport, RI last month touring the Vanderbilt homes. My goodness! Very FANCY!
Julie, You are a remarkable person! I love your passion, enthusiasm and wonderful zest to share your love of the Gilded Age with us. Greetings and a big thank you from Boston, Ma❤️
The tapestries 😮🤯 incredible, gorgeous, and irreplaceable. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us ❤
Love watching these for the way they bring these historic people to life - not just some 2 dimensional character in a history book.
What a labor of love. That one palace alone is filled with amazing history and should be cherished and preserved for generations
This series is so informative, entertaining, and respectful of the history of these huge places. I've been following since your first show at Mapperton. Love your questions and relatability Julie!
What a life, what a journey, what all Consuelo Did to have this splendor survive. Thank you Julie and Team.
Oh my what a glorious portrait of her with the hat and the rose! 🌹 How extraordinary to be her. A very romantic and elegant piece. To imagine what life must have been like is something to ponder
What a fabulous visit! Breathtaking and fascinating! Thank you, everyone. I thoroughly enjoyed it! The background music was expertly chosen. G Ire
Fantastic tour filled with treasured nuggets of history of people, rooms, tapestries, documents, renovations. Beautiful cinematography and music. I still marvel at your energy and abundant joy and delight in all you do. Thank you! ❤
After living in all the Vanderbilt homes that were up to date and comfortable, she probably felt like she was slumming it at Blenheim until she updated it!
Thank you for sharing this production! It is so beautifully done! Eye candy visuals with interesting and informative content.
Glad you enjoyed it!
The quality of the productions you make in this channel are amazing, the photography, lighting, angles, narration, everything, it's really like a BBC's documentary level. Congratulations!
Brilliant work!! I’ve read many books about Consuelo (and a book by her) and continue be so fascinated at her history and frankly, utter wealth! Her GGD resembles the beautiful southern belle. Lovely Julie ❤
Love seeing you kick on Julie!! ❤ you’ve done an amazing job with this, Mapperton and your family too!
What a magnificent pile! Bleinham is overwhelming to look at let alone to live in,nothing about it says homey….Thanks for the tour.
The Vanderbilt family is an obsession of mine. Looking forward to this video!
I love that she and her mom had a happy ending !!!
This was so well done! Thank you Julie for bringing this remarkable history to America! ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@AmericanViscountess My husband and I are huge fans, you've reached a couple of Texans from San Antonio, TX! 🤠
I love your videos and all the palaces and manors. It would be so cool to live there!
Cool is the right word…even cold! Those buildings are freezing especially in winter! And the rooms being so tall could be pleasant in the summer but the summer is not that hot and very short!!
Oh my...the John Singer Sargent painting!! ...back to the video!! 😊
A marvellous informative talk of palace & grounds !
Your Grace, thank you for the wonderful video. I am loving each and every one of them.
I've been to the Blenbeim grounds but not the inside,so this is exciting!
As a former guide at Consuelo Vanderbilt’s summer “cottage” Marble House in Newport, Fhode island, I can hardly wait to watch this video!!
Really enjoyed revisiting Blenheim, Thankyou for taking us with you 🤗
My pleasure 😊
Another wonderful video. I would've liked to have seen Consuelos tomb. Maybe in a future video?
Dear Julie this video is extraordinary. Thank you so much from Florence, Tuscany ❤️
You are so welcome!
Julie I just love how ebullient brave and generous you are! Thank you so much for shining your light and taking us along with you on your journeys. And kudos on this music, it is superb!!
Thank you so very much Julie. I really enjoyed the living quarters and loved the history.
Thank you for a wonderful tour!
❤ Loved watching this episode.
Consuelo said the Duke of Marlborough stunk, had bad breath, and she was repulsed by him. Her mother Alva later conceded every woman should marry once for money and once for love. ❤️🙏
Lived very close to her NY home. The mansion is beautiful, gardens are beautiful. Blue Room I believe was hers in NY, my favorite!!
As mentioned, this GARGANTUAN PALACE is beyond ANY WORDS OF ANY LANGUAGE ON EARTH to describe! It is endlessly astonishing and overwhelming. Easily as impressive as Buckingham or Balmoral! AMAZING.
so interesting to see those places, pictures and letters of bit depressed Lady Consuelo and in contrast enthusiatic Lady Julie in her colorful clothes (in Europe it is advised to wear 2 different colors maximum) - thank you so much
Beautiful video. Thank you!
So cool. History is so dope. And my God that’s a beautiful piece.
Thank you. Wonderful visit-you covered so many topics. All the experts - Lady Henrietta and curators had so much information to impart. Truly the "inside scoop". Your questions, preparation made this seamless. I toured Blenheim many years ago. It is magnificent. May just take another tour.
Glad you enjoyed it!
So nice to see the portraits of Consuelo.
So interesting! I’m so glad you are touring and learning about these great homes and sharing it with all of us!
Julie nice video and beautiful Palace.
I think this has to be one of my favorite tour of yours EVER! It's so inclusive and informative. And what a pleasure to see and meet Lady Henrietta Spencer Churchill whose book on Blenheim I have just brought and am enjoying! I really appreciate your approach of archival interest and family ties but even more so the chats with the keepers of this amazing palace. Like meeting the head gardener and finding out about the Bernini Fountain of the Four Rivers! One wonders just how did they acquire it? Maybe when you return for tea we will get into even more never-heard- before stories?!
Thank you so much! I had a very pleasurable time viewing this! ♥B in Chicago
Bravo!! Love this. more of this long form videos.
You got it!
❤ this episode and what in incredible lives to of lived and to be able to preserve history…just WOW!!!
Hello from Texas, Its interesting to see the name Consuelo in relation to British atistocracy. Its a name usually associated with Spanish culture meaning consolation. Thank you for featuring her. She was extraordinarily strong and smart.
I believe her mother Alva, named her after a Spanish friend!
Her Spanish name was in honour of her godmother, Consuelo Yznaga(1853-1909), a half-Cuban, half-American socialite
Julie, this was one of the most enjoyable tours I've ever watched. Your filming and editing are brilliant and kept me glued to the screen the entire time. When is part 2? =)
Thank you.
Just like the first time I saw this, the library and the chapel enraptured me. Thanks very much, Julie. I quite enjoyed this video again.
Fascinating ❤
Lovely orangery. Also love that a lot of "rooms" are with a light colourpalet. Grand and light. Beautifull too see.
This video Julie was amazing thanks so much
You are so welcome!
l toured Blenheim in the early 90s and have always been in awe of it. I've seen palaces all over Europe, but to me, Blenheim is grander than Chatsworth. Just my preference. I like this series. I think the Viscountess would be a hoot to enjoy dinner and a few cocktails with!
Absolutely amazing!!!
This beautiful giant home. Your so lovely! Stewart of beautiful home!😊
I appsolutely loved this!
The woman in the portrait and paintings have a natural sleepy eyes. Rare unique quality. Nice beautiful castle
Anderson Cooper's book Vanderbilt about his family was amazing and traced his own history back to the Netherlands
I totally enjoyed this video so interesting and the Palace’s architecture interior design is spectacular. I’m surprised gloves weren’t worn when touching old documents etc to keep them protected.
America has a Castle/Chateau in NC built by George Washington Vanderbilt, it's called the Biltmore!
❤❤❤ very nice video
Conservatory work, par excellence!
I love the see thru thin tulle skirt worn @43.30! ❤❤ How fun!😊😊
😍😘🥰❤ so good!
That seafoam green car is fabulous.
What a coincidence, i just today got the book Consuelo and Alva Vanderbilt by Amanda Mackenzie Stuart.
Is this a repeat? I feel like I’ve seen all of this before. Love the show by the way.
I hope the millions were well invested.
The palace is so beautiful l dream of living like this😅❤
The Chapel is so beautiful!! Do we know the name of the color on the wallls??? Its so perfect...i want it in my home.
I wonder if Consuelo and Alberta ever met and hung out together back in day? Bonding over their transition from the U.S. to British aristocracy.
you can see the traces of an American in this palace.. It is light and airy and happier..
She looks so much like her great grandmother, Consuelo!
Delightful
Just a quick info for whoever may question what aristocrat aids would do themselves: they directed and supervised the tasks and had hands on staff to carry them through.
If you trace carefully, the lady is not quarter american but still in fact british. “Americans” were simply brits who rebelled against the King.
How funny! "An heir & a spare" is so English but I've always thought that it sounded very American. Glad I was right!
This looks to me to be a re-upload as I am sure I have seen this episode before.
I believe it is but I don't mind watching it again
Yes, this was the first video I watched of Julie's that got me interested in her channel. I think it was on a different channel when I first watched it.
I think parts of it are repeats, but I haven’t seen other parts of it.
Newport is the best part of my state
Without Vanderbilt's money this Castle would not be there today.
Funny enough, Back in those days it was actually Americans coming back to their motherland, because their ancestors originally came from England/ Europe in the first place.
If they did the DNA Ancestry, so many would discover their ancestry is European or British anyway...lol... They would have to have American Indian DNA to be actually American, according to how they work out DNA ancestry.
Being an American is different than being a Native American ( with native dna )
@@hp4415 yes. I know. I was just commenting on the irony of where American ancestors back in the 1800's originally came from.
I can’t imagine living or even working in such a palace.
She didn't have a choice about how her money was spent, did she?
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OMG I have been in the private apartments…years ago they would be open while the then Duke and Duchess where not in residence…
I doubt that Consuelo is overly enthusiastic about the preservation of Blenheim. She thought the place as ghastly and provincial since it is very dilapidated and it is not homely, more akin to a monumental public building. Also I think you rather romanticize her whole story, and trying to create a parallel between you and her when the whole affair ended up poorly for her.
Related to the Vanderbilt
o don't know why..people tend to sidestep what happend to Consuelo after her divorce from of the Duke of Marlborough..
Well, she finally found LOVE with Jacques Balsen.. one of the famous bon vivant of the period,, he's got a brother Etienne Balsen.. the one who Chanel COCO.. & also who first bankrolled her milllener shop on Rue Cambon.. another in Deuville;
the Balsen were rich from textile fortune
anyway.. Consuelo & Jacques happily married & built a villa close to Coco's La Pausa
and entertained the jet set of the day.. they stayed married unil Jaques death in 1950's.. the villa is sti;l tthere & Consuelo died in 1960's
the millon dollar babies my cousin his famliy was one of the ladies.
Earl of Sandwich. Yummy!
I've visited Blenheim many times and it is spectacular.
I have to say that, as someone who has worked with archiving projects and antique textiles that it is always disturbing to see people handling old paper and textiles without gloves. And particularly concerning when it is someone who is responsible for the archives.
John Singer Sargent retained his American citizenship which he got through his parents but he was born in Italy and mostly lived in various European countries. I mean, he visited the US, sure. But to claim him as an American is like claiming Benjamin Franklin for the English because his father and all his grandparents were English. Or Robert Morris, though he was actually born in England. I have zero stakes in this, being neither British nor American, and I get that your audience is chiefly American, but sometimes a cosmopolitan society painter was just that, cosmopolitan.
It's funny that Gladys is referenced as Consuelo's friend! 🤭😏😅. I wonder what Consuelo thought about her ex husband new wife, probably nothing because she was happily divorced from him. 😂😂
Love this episode. But why are we getting so many reposts lately? 😢
New historic house episode coming next week. Because these episodes are high quality productions we can’t possibly create a new castle episode every week. But I hope you saw Somerleyton? Which aired 2 weeks ago? And Inveraray castle is next week!
Just like television, repeats are for those who missed episodes when first broadcasted.
@@AmericanViscountessI must have missed this one before. I’m so glad you picked this one to repeat - it is beyond fabulous!!!
Julie enough of the secret re uploads! It’s perfectly fine but at least let us know it’s a re post.
As our productions are of the highest quality we can't possibly produce a brand new Historic House episode every week - they are in fact, usually every other week. So to fill in the Saturdays, we show reruns or we longer compilations as the channel is growing so much, this is a wonderful opportunity for ppl to see the episode again or for the first time. Hope you understand as we continue to film 12 hour days at these houses, sometimes 2-3 days at one house, plus all the research and editing that goes into these. xx Julie
@@AmericanViscountessI think they are wonderful!!!
OMG no drinks mats
Bloody handle them! Those people left their messages in that book to be read. It won't be opened everyday by everyone so just look at them. You say it's a home, but treat it like a museum.
I am a bit shocked that the "archivist" handles these old and valuable documents without gloves.