Blenheim Palace: The Hidden Secrets Inside Churchill’s Ancestral Home

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  • @ElLowEl
    @ElLowEl 2 роки тому +110

    Alice is an absolute star! Her enthusiasm, knowledge, and quirkiness is infectious. Very entertaining.

  • @stephenalfrey3067
    @stephenalfrey3067 2 роки тому +334

    Alice Loxton is a joy to watch. Very informative and also, rare for an historian, very entertaining.

    • @voraciousreader3341
      @voraciousreader3341 2 роки тому +5

      Not that it’s possible to cover the history of Blenheim, I’m always hoping for something these ridiculous bits of nothing can’t deliver. I guess they’re meant to lure non-readers averse to real length historical documentaries into thinking they might like them if they put short ones out with a young nitwit who jumps around and puts cartoon bubbles next to animals and has the camera fixed on her for long intervals followed by 5 seconds actually showing the people who made this place famous. I’ve decided these nonentities are truly for people who want only to be entertained and not see something really special about a gorgeous palace, just a semi-attractive woman to entertain them. You can HAVE her.

    • @arslongavitabrevis5136
      @arslongavitabrevis5136 2 роки тому +6

      I agree with you 100%, as I was watching her I thought the same. She is a lovely, bright girl.

    • @Sirshackleton
      @Sirshackleton 2 роки тому +3

      I love watching her!

    • @ds1868
      @ds1868 2 роки тому +3

      I disagree historians can be very entertaining. You must have had a poor history teacher at school.

    • @jamesm3123
      @jamesm3123 2 роки тому +7

      @@voraciousreader3341 Tell us what you really think.

  • @a.klatten8704
    @a.klatten8704 2 роки тому +559

    What an amazing presenter. She seems to be honestly interested and presents this video with great charme. I really like her a lot.

    • @mosesmitchell6349
      @mosesmitchell6349 2 роки тому +5

      Great History

    • @kevin5073
      @kevin5073 2 роки тому +19

      She's hot. End of story.

    • @pauldoree3967
      @pauldoree3967 2 роки тому +11

      I'd like to see her presenting more of this sort of stuff, she's really enthusiastic and bubbly.

    • @rickrudd
      @rickrudd 2 роки тому +5

      Second the motion!

    • @jimmycrosby
      @jimmycrosby 2 роки тому +3

      Do you have a penchant for middle class girlie swots ? That certainly is a niche market.

  • @MichaelRBlair
    @MichaelRBlair 2 роки тому +214

    I really enjoy Alice's videos. Just the right mix of entertainment and historical information. Well done.

  • @arslongavitabrevis5136
    @arslongavitabrevis5136 2 роки тому +106

    I am sorry but I could not find new words to describe how wonderful Alice Loxton is; I would be repeating what many others already said. She is a pleasure to watch and to listen to.

  • @projectinlinesix
    @projectinlinesix 2 роки тому +102

    Alice does such a fantastic job presenting! Thank you!

  • @balancedactguy
    @balancedactguy Рік тому +16

    The UK is just filled with so much fascinating history!👍👍

  • @blchamblisscscp8476
    @blchamblisscscp8476 Рік тому +20

    Thanks, Alice. Great tour. The exterior court was also used by Sir. Kenneth Branaugh for his adaptation of Hamlet. When my family and I toured Blenheim Palace in 2018 we had a wonderful guided tour who pointed out the exquisite tapestries. IIRC he said those had no equal except perhaps those at Hampton Court. He also pointed out the front doors which weigh 1 or 2 tons each. Then he also mentioned the gifts John Churchill received from the King of Bohemia (I think) following the victory, in the form of many crates (yes, crates) of Meisen pottery and dishes. Some of the dinner plates were on display in a room of their own.

  • @quotemenot7520
    @quotemenot7520 2 роки тому +46

    Presentation is excellent especially the humour done with subtly and a dry wit. This has reminded me I need to revisit this incredible house which is on my doorstep and visit the cemetery too.
    Thanks Alice

  • @schwarzroterose
    @schwarzroterose 2 роки тому +58

    The presenter mixing history and comedic beauty in such a wonderful way.

  • @_wonderwall_
    @_wonderwall_ 2 роки тому +37

    This video actually made me want to visit Blenheim Palace, and I'm from Italy! I love Alice, she's wonderful and presents things so well!

    • @daneelolivaw602
      @daneelolivaw602 2 роки тому +4

      It is a truly beautiful place, and the grounds are equally beautiful.

    • @snydedon9636
      @snydedon9636 2 роки тому +3

      Not only is she wonderful, she’s smart and oh so beautiful. Her enthusiasm is right off the chart.

  • @tamaracarter1836
    @tamaracarter1836 2 роки тому +52

    Beautiful! The Baroque stately homes of England are some of my favorites (Chatsworth House, Blenheim Palace, Castle Howard etc).

    • @davidjgill4902
      @davidjgill4902 2 роки тому +1

      Check out Grimsthorpe and Seaton Delaval. Also, Easton Neston, though it's not open to the public.

    • @tamaracarter1836
      @tamaracarter1836 2 роки тому +3

      @@davidjgill4902 I saw Easton Neston on “the country house revealed”, with Dan Cruickshank (and absolutely love that building). But wasn’t as familiar with the other two, so thanks.

  • @EIixir
    @EIixir 2 роки тому +105

    This was very well done, good pacing, good variation and decent set pieces with some fitting humour sprinkled through out.

    • @josephkarl2061
      @josephkarl2061 2 роки тому +8

      I mean this in the best way possible, but I'm sure I've had university assignments marked using these exact words 😅

  • @treborretsnom6186
    @treborretsnom6186 2 роки тому +13

    I have always enjoyed Blenheim. I have now, fallen in love with Alice. Truly the best Blenheim introduction ever made.

  • @jjayjewel
    @jjayjewel 2 роки тому +17

    I absolutely LOVED receiving information and education from Alice!

  • @smokeandkippers
    @smokeandkippers 2 роки тому +20

    Our family love Blenheim Palace, especially the gardens. The kids love the train and the Butterfly House is beautiful. Perfect for a picnic and a row on the lake if the weather is nice. The house is impressive too.

    • @veronicaroach3667
      @veronicaroach3667 2 роки тому

      After all who needs that ridiculous house when all the fun stuff is outside (:>) I knew of course this place was the Churchill family 'home', but had never seen the whole place, I'm not sure which is the most pompous 'home' of the era, there are so many of them in UK & France etc...all in competition with each other, and with zero concern over what their wealth could achieve for their suffering serfs ! I feel quite honored to be among those who understand the issue & can laugh at it all !

    • @douglasbatley1907
      @douglasbatley1907 Рік тому +1

      I am more concerned heating my bedsit and where my next meal will come from . How the other half live eh?

  • @n.n.8423
    @n.n.8423 2 роки тому +25

    Love Alice! What a character. So funny, engaging, and affable.

  • @tomdunn1254
    @tomdunn1254 2 роки тому +8

    This is possibly the best palace/castle that we visited in the UK. Lovely presenter!!

  • @eeefeefeffasdf
    @eeefeefeffasdf 2 роки тому +7

    its absurd you can hardly find good history productions on TV when you have incredible channels like this presenting highly informative and entertaining content you can watch at any time for free.
    thank you so much for the time, effort, and talent to put great videos like this together

  • @chrispeters3466
    @chrispeters3466 2 роки тому +41

    We just returned from England and visited Blenheim. Great job summing up its unique and special history.

  • @kariannecrysler640
    @kariannecrysler640 2 роки тому +8

    My favorite part was how comfortable our hostess is with the animals!❤

  • @melvincain5012
    @melvincain5012 2 роки тому +5

    Alice at the palice, another fun quirky presentation from the ever watchful Miss Loxton. Bring on the next one.

  • @melindadouglas1673
    @melindadouglas1673 2 роки тому +7

    I’ve been to Blenheim Palace, it’s amazing! Also, the small town of Woodstock is charming.

  • @deniseroe5891
    @deniseroe5891 2 роки тому +9

    Definitely not a cozy home, magnificent, none the less. I can’t imagine calling this home. Great job.

  • @amandab.recondwith8006
    @amandab.recondwith8006 2 роки тому +10

    I think Alice had a hoot filming this show! ;-) I loved Blenheim. It's my favorite palace/castle in England.

  • @fivizzano
    @fivizzano 2 роки тому +10

    ALICE LOXTON… a young, more enthusiastic and more fun version of Mary Beard…. !!! Very good, enthusiastic presenter, makes you want to go see these places. Never seen Alice before but she’s certainly one if my favorite presenters now !

    • @zoefoster1873
      @zoefoster1873 7 місяців тому

      Can't imagine Mary Beard wearing such a short skirt...!!

  • @doogalloonni
    @doogalloonni 3 місяці тому

    She is such a joy. Thank you HH for having her.

  • @bobbaker8263
    @bobbaker8263 2 роки тому +8

    Just when I’ve thought I’ve see all the elaborate properties, I’m being shown another bit of history. Awesome.

  • @justinakers3196
    @justinakers3196 2 роки тому +5

    I want to watch some more videos with her.. She's a great teacher

  • @stephaniecowans3646
    @stephaniecowans3646 2 роки тому +4

    Ms. Loxton is a marvelous presenter -- not the least bit dry or stuffy, love her sense of humor. I believe the exterior of Blenheim was also used in Kenneth Brannagh's movie version of Hamlet.

  • @chrisjacobs8394
    @chrisjacobs8394 2 роки тому +6

    Ayyy I suggested this in the last video… cheers history hit, best history channel!

  • @brettlakey8517
    @brettlakey8517 2 роки тому +6

    This was actually really interesting, this is a solid channel man

  • @daegudiva
    @daegudiva 2 роки тому +4

    Alice!!!! Absolutely one of my all time favorite presenters. Most excellent content. I can not get enough of these type of programs.

  • @DJL78
    @DJL78 2 роки тому +4

    The enthusiasm Alice has is infectious. she is fantastic. 🍸

  • @salsheikh4508
    @salsheikh4508 11 місяців тому

    Probably one of if not the most magnificent places I've had the privilege to visit. Alice the hostess is awesome. Hope to see more of her.

  • @zagartolagonda
    @zagartolagonda 10 місяців тому +1

    The house is amazing, but the grounds are stunning in summer, especially the walk along the lake and past the waterfall

  • @jimmiek55
    @jimmiek55 Рік тому

    What a blessing!This presenter is an absolute treasure!!!

  • @laurenl5843
    @laurenl5843 2 роки тому +7

    Fantastic history of a most glorious palace. I can't wait to visit one day! Thank you so much! 😊💜👍🇨🇦

  • @diannewheatleygiliotti8513
    @diannewheatleygiliotti8513 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @Hi_I_am_Ed
    @Hi_I_am_Ed 2 роки тому +7

    She always does such fun presentations. Love it.

  • @johnycabs
    @johnycabs 2 роки тому +12

    More of this!! Lots lots more of this!! Go to every old house in the country, do them all!!

  • @elpisliossatos
    @elpisliossatos 11 місяців тому

    Alice you made this story come alive thank you!! Congratulations!!

  • @morganspencer-churchill2136
    @morganspencer-churchill2136 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for coming.

  • @margaritaescoto3500
    @margaritaescoto3500 Рік тому +1

    What a fun and energetic presenter.. wonderful tour of beautiful Bleinhem

  • @patdavis6383
    @patdavis6383 2 роки тому +6

    Great work Alice. More please!

  • @Ottorockz
    @Ottorockz 2 роки тому +13

    This was just great! Quite entertaining! Full of quotes, comedy, and history! Ty for the upload! Keep Ms. Loxton! She is just awesome!😉

  • @stuartwalters3250
    @stuartwalters3250 Рік тому

    Legs that go on for miles, more impressed and enthralled by the visuals than the information within ❤

  • @MattCellaneous
    @MattCellaneous Рік тому +1

    I went to England a few years ago and took a very lovely walk with my wife of the gardens after touring the house and there is a wonderful trellis tunnel that we got super baked in. Great day.

  • @elizabethhannah4704
    @elizabethhannah4704 Рік тому

    Thank You Alice Loxton for this excellent mix of History, humour and intrigue. Well done indeed.

  • @lynnetopping4554
    @lynnetopping4554 Рік тому +1

    Amazing video. Love the way it is presented - and your suit, Alice.

  • @steelmagnolia474
    @steelmagnolia474 Рік тому +2

    Brilliantly done, I loved this documentary. So fun to watch and listen to ,well done!

  • @caincotterill5493
    @caincotterill5493 Рік тому +1

    Get this lady seen.
    Her style and enthusiasm could infect🇬🇧👍🏻
    In a nice way.

  • @thomashankins569
    @thomashankins569 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely wonderful to watch, thank you! ❤

  • @ColonelBummleigh
    @ColonelBummleigh 2 роки тому +3

    Top stuff.Well done Alice.
    16:53 Hold on and let me just mobilise !

  • @madisondavies7401
    @madisondavies7401 2 роки тому +4

    Love this so much! Great presenting and really insightful. Thank you!

  • @andrewmarch7891
    @andrewmarch7891 2 роки тому +2

    Brilliant presentation Alice thank you very much keep up the good work.

  • @elektricsammy
    @elektricsammy Рік тому

    Alice…what a joy to watch and listen to

  • @pauldonachy5084
    @pauldonachy5084 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the tour, you made it feel like I was there with you

  • @zainalizaidi8102
    @zainalizaidi8102 2 роки тому +3

    Alice Loxton has indeed presented this feature program showcasing Blenheim palace with sheer enthusiasm and joy!, Loved It #HH TV👍

  • @pks815
    @pks815 2 роки тому +10

    I love history. I love history even more when it's presented in an unstuffy manner! Great presentation!

  • @doowroh
    @doowroh 2 роки тому +6

    Loxton, Alice Loxton, does an excellent job creating entertaining videos.

  • @anthonycumberpatch5439
    @anthonycumberpatch5439 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing. Visited many moons ago. Didn't see you here sadly. Brilliant presentation x

  • @Saurischian
    @Saurischian 2 роки тому +2

    Oh, Alice.
    You're such a treasure.

  • @katfanker
    @katfanker Рік тому

    These are brilliant, especially with Alice's wonderful narration and wit!

  • @jamesweir5360
    @jamesweir5360 Рік тому +1

    Ive watched 3 in a row! Really well presented and a very likeable soul!

  • @d.c.8828
    @d.c.8828 2 роки тому +4

    First time seeing Alice outside of the promos! Quality content!

  • @georgeburns7251
    @georgeburns7251 Рік тому

    Wonderful voice and narration. Thank you, so refreshing to hear English spoken so incredibly.

  • @Patrickmc_92
    @Patrickmc_92 2 роки тому +6

    Alice is brilliant!

  • @douglasboyle6544
    @douglasboyle6544 Рік тому

    I only discovered Alice a couple months back by chance on Instagram, her knowledge is fierce, her presentation style is lighthearted and joyful, her passion for history shows too! I'd be lying if I didn't also admit to having a really big crush on her 😍

  • @JSOoi
    @JSOoi Рік тому

    Fantastic presentation Alice Loxton! Engaging and entertaining. Love your humour too

  • @St.Linguini_of_Pesto
    @St.Linguini_of_Pesto 2 роки тому +9

    I thoroughly enjoy episodes with Alice Loxton presenting. Enjoyable & entertaining, with some chuckles. 10 out of 10.
    I am curious.. did the crew go back and rumble with the baabaa after filming? Those baby baabaas were adorable. 🐑🐑🐑

  • @margaretkeay97
    @margaretkeay97 11 місяців тому

    Hello there from Australia! 🇦🇺 🌏🦘 This video just showed up in my feed and I’m glad it did. You made it so very interesting and fun to watch. I love your way of presenting. It really tickled my sense of humour. I can’t wait to see what other ones you have done! Keep up the great work and your sense of humour. ❤

  • @dougsotto9825
    @dougsotto9825 2 роки тому +4

    Alice is knowledgeable and has a great personality.

  • @AG-iu9lv
    @AG-iu9lv Рік тому

    Alice is a treat! Thank you for such a fun, diverting presentation.

  • @barbarajustice9499
    @barbarajustice9499 2 роки тому +2

    Enjoyed the video love learning about British old history thanks for sharing

  • @user-fu2jl2ew2u
    @user-fu2jl2ew2u 2 роки тому +1

    She reminds me of Mary Beard, wish her every success

  • @carrienania9427
    @carrienania9427 2 роки тому +5

    Love Winston, he is such an inspiration. We need more of him around!!!!

  • @Lanxe
    @Lanxe 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic video and Alice was excellent. Keep it up!

  • @captainhindsight8779
    @captainhindsight8779 2 роки тому +7

    Alice is an asset to your channel.

  • @hermanfeeblebottom5002
    @hermanfeeblebottom5002 10 місяців тому

    Incredibly entertaining bit of history. Well played, Alice. Well played indeed!

  • @theshadow5800
    @theshadow5800 Рік тому

    Very well done... wonderful scripting, beautiful delivery.

  • @williamwallace3257
    @williamwallace3257 2 роки тому +1

    A fantastic video! Although personally I could of sat next to John Churchill for hours listening to him talking about Blenheim without being being bored at all!

  • @OkieJammer2736
    @OkieJammer2736 Рік тому +1

    Raves for the fantastic presenter, Alice. And oh, yes .. lovely house, er um ... palace. 😊

  • @johnransom1146
    @johnransom1146 Рік тому +1

    Good job. I’m from Woodstock, Ontario Canada. Our old town hall, now a museum, is a replica of the one in the UK. has a dome, Georgian I think.

  • @suzannemortimer9752
    @suzannemortimer9752 7 місяців тому

    Blenheim is one of my favourite places to visit and even I have learned something from Alice 😊

  • @hanzee9008
    @hanzee9008 2 роки тому +1

    Such a wonderful place thank you for sharing 💕

  • @Otto72ish
    @Otto72ish 2 роки тому +3

    Good stuff. Alice does a great job.

  • @jillfarley520
    @jillfarley520 2 роки тому +6

    Thank you so much! I thoroughly enjoyed every moment, you are a great presenter and this was very interesting!

  • @andrewcosten
    @andrewcosten 2 роки тому +1

    fantastically done right....love love history

  • @SpitfireLionheart
    @SpitfireLionheart 2 роки тому +1

    The part at the end reminded of the $500,000,000 house in Los Angeles; looks okay but also... more like a museum than a house to be lived in.
    Very interesting video, thank you 🙏

    • @manmaje3596
      @manmaje3596 Рік тому

      The LA house isn’t hundreds of years old and / or nationally important to the US.

  • @samflower31
    @samflower31 11 місяців тому

    You do the best history videos Alice! Would love to do a tour with you in person!

  • @N_0968
    @N_0968 2 роки тому +8

    Alice is a lovely presenter. :)

  • @sharjeelkhan7437
    @sharjeelkhan7437 Рік тому

    Beautifully presented. 🎉❤ Thank you.

  • @mikeamico6763
    @mikeamico6763 2 роки тому +4

    I would love to visit there big fan of Winnie to malbourough. From nyc USA

  • @christinemcclymans555
    @christinemcclymans555 11 місяців тому

    Very well presented Alice.

  • @glorygloryholeallelujah
    @glorygloryholeallelujah 2 роки тому +1

    I absolutely adore history and I’m always happy to stumble across quality channels like this one-with so much knowledge and enthusiasm for the incredible topic!💗

  • @williamrobinson7435
    @williamrobinson7435 2 роки тому +6

    Excellent! The theme of warlike grandiloquence is very much exemplified by the enclosed courtyard, which looks like an immense parade ground, rather than a place where coaches full of debs sweep in for balls.. Very good work! Nice one Alice. 👍

  • @tomhermens7698
    @tomhermens7698 2 роки тому +2

    Very good. Enjoyed this.

  • @archielatus
    @archielatus Рік тому

    Fab Alice - brilliant presentation

  • @seanhallahan14
    @seanhallahan14 10 місяців тому

    So well done! Great congrats and thanks!