Louis Mountbatten's Grave - Famous Graves

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  • Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
  • Todays Famous Grave visit is Louis Mountbatten, who was assassinated in 1979.
    Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma (25 June 1900 - 27 August 1979) was a British naval officer, colonial administrator and close relative of the British royal family. Mountbatten, who was of German descent, was born in the United Kingdom to the prominent Battenberg family and was a maternal uncle of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and a second cousin of King George VI.
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    Some of the information used in this video is citied from Wikipedia
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  • @TheFoxyb
    @TheFoxyb Рік тому +22

    Felt so sorry for little Nicholas Knatchbull. None of them deserved that end but especially him 😢 Most interesting Paul.

    • @ontherocks8712
      @ontherocks8712 6 місяців тому +1

      Another young lad died on the boat.Paul Maxwell.Very sad for them and the family.

  • @patcardiff2563
    @patcardiff2563 Рік тому +7

    Thank you Paul and Alan for all the history of this Beautiful Abbey

  • @garyhorsfield8899
    @garyhorsfield8899 Рік тому +4

    Fantastic video Paul an History lesson rolled into one I’m a Veteran of the RAF REGiMENT & I started my service in the year Earl Mountbatten passed in 1979 I loved every minute of it well done buddy 🦍👍

    • @UnusualThings1
      @UnusualThings1  Рік тому +3

      Awesome Gary, I’m ex RAF Regt too, but I had an injury ( Torn Achilles) after training and ended up in catering so I bought myself out.

    • @garyhorsfield8899
      @garyhorsfield8899 Рік тому +2

      @@UnusualThings1 What a coincidence Paul we are both Ex Rockapes I went on to serve on No 2 Sqn after serving 4.5 yrs on QCS /KCS now!!

  • @JRRTOKIN420
    @JRRTOKIN420 Рік тому +9

    There's something about old churches that make me feel at peace.
    It's the calm I think.
    Granted, I haven't been inside of one for awhile now due to being crippled up at this stage in my life that it's getting very difficult for me to get around.
    I'm not really a religious person to begin with, but one can't help but admire the craftsmanship that went into building them.
    Thanks Paul.
    Oh, by the way...WHERE'S THE SNOW THERE!?!!!
    You lucky bugger.
    Here I am still cursing the snow we have in Saskatchewan Canada. Can't wait for spring so all of this will melt.
    Cheers man.
    And a big shout out to Allen!! for all the info he shared. Wonderful history.
    -Jerry.

  • @annettewalker3309
    @annettewalker3309 Рік тому +17

    Wow what a interesting video with lots of info from Alan about the Abbey. King Charles idolised Lord Mountbatten and was heartbroken when he was tragically killed. Thank you Paul xx

    • @bigbernie7260
      @bigbernie7260 Рік тому

      Tragically 🤔
      He was a dirty nonce.

    • @johnadams732
      @johnadams732 Рік тому +9

      Never mind at least he still had Jimmy savile and rolf harris

    • @patagualianmostly7437
      @patagualianmostly7437 Рік тому

      @@johnadams732
      What a sad ,bitter, small minded comment.
      The Royals have met thousands of people in "show-biz" how is it their fault if some of these "stars" turn out to be bad apples?
      Savile duped everybody: Only his death revealed his sick history. Savile & Harris will not be the last to be exposed.

  • @megatterawiskhairul8989
    @megatterawiskhairul8989 Місяць тому +1

    I am from Malaysia. We still learn about him in our school history subject. Thanks for showing the gravesite of Lord Mountbatten. There is a street named after him in Kuala Lumpur

  • @dryflyman7121
    @dryflyman7121 Рік тому +27

    Thank you Paul, another very interesting history. Historically he was actually regarded as a very poor Naval Officer and many of his tactics were flawed and severely criticised by his peer Officers. It is believed he was sent away as Viceroy of India to get him out of the way ! I believe he had a troubled married life. I have been to Romsey but never visited the Abbey yet, but I will. I fly fish on the River Test, just up the road. It is a most beautiful part of England and every time I go fishing down there it is like a time warp back to the 1950’s !

    • @geoffpoole483
      @geoffpoole483 Рік тому +3

      Mountbatten had a long and somewhat checkered career. Overseeing India's transition to independence was a poisoned chalice. His wife had frequent affairs with other men. I think he wanted one of his daughters to marry Prince Charles. I've fished the Test at Wherwell. You are very fortunate to live in the vicinity of such a beaautiful river.

    • @dryflyman7121
      @dryflyman7121 Рік тому +1

      @@geoffpoole483 I don’t, that’s the problem !! I have to come 200 miles from the East Midlands. I go three times a year for two days to Leckford and really enjoy it. It’s expensive but good. I must find time to visit Romsey Abbey 👍

    • @stevekirby1090
      @stevekirby1090 Рік тому +2

      What a fabulous bit of history, you struck gold in finding that guy with his knowledge of the Abbey. We hadn't Abbey here in Reading which was destroyed by Henry because of his war against Catholics.
      Wonder where Henry Vlll is buried?.

    • @ontherocks8712
      @ontherocks8712 Рік тому +1

      Mountbatten was a poor officer and not a decent guy.However liked the history nice one paul.

    • @ukqwerty999
      @ukqwerty999 6 місяців тому +1

      @@ontherocks8712 You know what they say about opinions, i didn't know him so i don't judge from gossip.

  • @kimharrap9427
    @kimharrap9427 Рік тому +4

    Hi Paul watching from Australia, been here 30 years, originally from Southampton. Been a while since I have been in my hometown and was really great to see the old places I used to go too.miss buildings like this, so old and full of information. I still remember when Mountbatten was killed, terrible time in history, thanks again

  • @cbcb102
    @cbcb102 Рік тому +2

    Excellent history too. I am so glad you got into the Abbey.

  • @PatBot
    @PatBot Рік тому +2

    Thank you for showing this... I remember Charles was so upset over his death because he was like a mentor to him.

  • @gilltagg3352
    @gilltagg3352 Рік тому +2

    Church tour was a bonus and how kind that someone gave you the time to chat about it.

  • @veronicaukynwa8489
    @veronicaukynwa8489 Рік тому +16

    I love our history, that was great a tour from Alan. My Grandfather was a Marine in ww2 he was sent to Burma . Grandad was crossing a river with his fellow troops. Grandad was bitten by a snake. His fellow troops pulled Grandad out of the water. A fellow Marine took the Bayonet off his gun and cut the poison out of of my Grandads leg. They wrapped his leg in what they had and carried on. My Grandad would never speak of ww2. He only told me what happened to him and showed me his leg.. I was a child and his leg looked liked it hurt. I hugged him. All soldiers. I salute you

    • @suppenlilly
      @suppenlilly Рік тому +2

      Oh, what a story! Thank you for telling us. Greatings and very best wishes from Germany, Gertrud👍🙏🌹

  • @vmax42dave
    @vmax42dave Місяць тому +1

    Lord Louis Mountbatten passed me + fellow Troop members (9) for duty in 1976 as Royal Marines Commandos - didnt realize as a 17 year old to his standing in world affairs... Rip Sir. ✝

  • @elainebines6803
    @elainebines6803 Рік тому +13

    What a treat! Thoroughly enjoyed this gentlemen appearing and gaining knowledge through listening to him. Great video on your channel. Thank you

  • @fredaredfern6670
    @fredaredfern6670 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much to Alan and your self for such a lot of historic information x

  • @susanthomas5464
    @susanthomas5464 Рік тому +4

    Thank you , Paul and Alan for the history tour 😺

  • @barryjacobs8524
    @barryjacobs8524 Рік тому +4

    Paul that was so interesting Thankyou very much. I never knew where he was buried but I know now. What a beautiful place, to think of the craftsmen who built that, all gone now but this ❤place still stands in memory of those brilliant people. A very interesting and informative video. Well done.

  • @pamelahall1495
    @pamelahall1495 Рік тому +2

    Hi Paul.lovely video,I remember lord mount battens death…So sad …I love Romsey Abbey , I walked in last March and the people are so lovely and welcoming in the Abbey…I had just come back from Auschwitz and feeling so heartbroken.I was able to light some candles …beautiful place I will visit again …Thankyou Paul X

  • @davidpendry7731
    @davidpendry7731 Місяць тому +1

    I remember the day so well as my eldest daughter was born the day after.
    Terrible times with IRA terrorism in those times. A favourite and favourite of Prince Charles.
    Thanks for all the information today

  • @lisaslaymaker7303
    @lisaslaymaker7303 Рік тому +2

    Love that bit of history today Paul ❤

  • @catrionapaterson4490
    @catrionapaterson4490 Рік тому +2

    That tour was amazing,thanks again for sharing it with us x

  • @brendanoneill1466
    @brendanoneill1466 Рік тому +3

    Fantastic. So glad you stumbled upon that caretaker who was willing to speak on camera. Made the experience that much better.
    Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @kaymaynard4532
    @kaymaynard4532 Рік тому +2

    Wonderful! Loved all the history. An enormous thank you Paul xx

  • @moirahole1395
    @moirahole1395 Рік тому +6

    I live in Southampton and when I go to Romsey I always pop in to the Abbey. The ladies and gents who are guides there are always so welcoming and ready to impart their knowledge of the place. Lovely video. Did you see the medieval graffiti? Worth a visit for that alone.

  • @helenbaker2614
    @helenbaker2614 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Paul and Alan, so informative

  • @darranweston9425
    @darranweston9425 Рік тому +3

    I was 11 when this happened and remember it so well.
    Once again Paul, an excellent and informative video

  • @MrStevemyname
    @MrStevemyname Рік тому +1

    Brilliant Paul! Defiantly good and thank you Alan!

  • @tracywarden477
    @tracywarden477 Рік тому +10

    What an amazingly informative tour. Had you have had the full tour I think that the video would have been over an hour long. I know that you was there for Lord Mountbatten but to find out the history of the place was exceptional. Well done Paul for helping to keep history alive.

  • @elizabethreiber9589
    @elizabethreiber9589 Рік тому +1

    thank you so much for sharing this. i truly love your stories.

  • @jennydalglish1288
    @jennydalglish1288 Рік тому +1

    What a beautiful abbey great interview with the kind man Paul always looking forward to the next chapter thank you Paul 🤓

  • @paulaloughlin3755
    @paulaloughlin3755 Рік тому +5

    Great interesting and historical video. Loved the Abbey, thanks for educating me. I remember the day of Mountbatten's assassination well as my family from Ireland were holidaying in Iceland at the end of the summer holidays and Icelandic people came running up the street calling us murderers...

    • @Ghostdancer4444
      @Ghostdancer4444 Рік тому +2

      That in itself is a very interesting thing to read Paula, thankyou 👍

  • @garybindley9421
    @garybindley9421 Рік тому +1

    another brilliant video thank you Paul

  • @dragonlady7755
    @dragonlady7755 Рік тому +1

    Very interesting Paul and respectfully Done as Always. Loved the History Tour xxx

  • @brianpendergest5159
    @brianpendergest5159 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Paul very interesting,love your videos.

  • @jonharrison8316
    @jonharrison8316 Рік тому +1

    Always look forward two your videos very interesting thank you Paul

  • @annstorey6573
    @annstorey6573 Рік тому +2

    I do remember Lord Mountbatten being interviewed and he said when he goes he wanted to not know about it. How prophetic it was. A very sad way to go, with other members of his family.

  • @stmichaelsjunction
    @stmichaelsjunction Рік тому

    Alan was really helpful and Paul once again ❤ love you video and your UA-cam channel. Take care and safe travels whenever you’re journey takes you.

  • @karlbrocklesby3173
    @karlbrocklesby3173 Рік тому +3

    History tour was great. As ive always been interested in the Saxons and Norman architecture.

  • @user-cp6oe2gs7l
    @user-cp6oe2gs7l 4 місяці тому

    Wonderful, well done Paul.x

  • @deanthompson4381
    @deanthompson4381 Рік тому +3

    Thank you, Paul and Alan, for the wonderful history lesson of The Abbey Church of Romsey.

  • @leeannwatson7111
    @leeannwatson7111 Рік тому

    Thank you Paul

  • @sea4849
    @sea4849 Рік тому +2

    As a history fanatic, I loved this video. Amazing old building filled with so many interesting objects and memorials.

  • @bradlane5058
    @bradlane5058 Рік тому

    Great episode and to seethe Abby was a real bonus thanks Paul

  • @doloresm7396
    @doloresm7396 Рік тому +2

    Stunning. What beautiful architecture in Great Britain or the UK as a whole. America is so brand new compared to the UK. The history amazes me. Almost 100% sure we should be visiting in September. Great Britain, Scotland, Ireland of course, a quick run to Paris to see Jim Morrison's grave. Mostly we are going to retrace our ancestry. Really cool channel, you have that comfortable way about you and how you present. Very enjoyable.

  • @ianwalton1188
    @ianwalton1188 7 місяців тому

    Thank you Paul and your guest Alan. I love old buildings and history.

  • @susanhawkins217
    @susanhawkins217 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely amazing, thank you Paul and thank you Alan, very interesting information 😊

  • @jeanmolloy3729
    @jeanmolloy3729 Рік тому

    Absolutely brilliant video ❤

  • @peedah3236
    @peedah3236 Рік тому +2

    Really interesting to hear all of that history about the Abbey itself. Thanks Paul

  • @meganelizabeth5201
    @meganelizabeth5201 Рік тому +1

    Love to here an learn new things you do such a great job glad we found you God bless

  • @andyholt4751
    @andyholt4751 Рік тому

    Great video again, and a great tour

  • @traciemarsh1611
    @traciemarsh1611 Рік тому +1

    rip louis, really nice of that gentleman to give you that info :)

  • @margaretbuckley9309
    @margaretbuckley9309 Рік тому +2

    WONDERFUL VIDEO PAUL
    LORD MOUNTBATTENS GRAVE
    AND A HISTERY TOUR AS WELL
    THAT MAN ALAN WAS A REAL GENT WHAT A BEAUTIFUL ABBEY
    AS WELL
    LOTS OF INFO TO TAKE IN AGAIN THANKS PAUL
    KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK 🥀

  • @maryalford5417
    @maryalford5417 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for an amazing tour. I have never heard of this abbey. Lord and Lady Mountbatten were very colorful individuals with apparently a colorful marriage. If I am ever in the Southampton area this is a venue I would like to visit. All the best from Texas.

  • @lesleymartin3693
    @lesleymartin3693 Рік тому

    Another great video and a very impressive history lesson with Alan who gave you some fascinating facts about the beautiful abbey more of those please Paul well done you pat on the shoulder

  • @anndarley9229
    @anndarley9229 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Paul brilliant, what a lucky find with Allan.

  • @lindamadigan
    @lindamadigan Рік тому +2

    What a lovely man to tell you a lot about the Abbey very interesting thank you paul.

  • @markknight1011
    @markknight1011 Рік тому +2

    I love the architecture of church’s, Cathedrals and Abbeys and the history behind.

  • @moirapicking1876
    @moirapicking1876 Рік тому

    Realy enjoyed this video very interesting thank you .

  • @user-ll9fh1pz5d
    @user-ll9fh1pz5d 6 місяців тому

    Thankyou paul, very interesting.

  • @highbury1972
    @highbury1972 Рік тому +1

    Interesting you pointed out he was of German descent as 80% of all internments at St George’s chapel in Windsor are in fact German. The Royals name is Sachsen Coburg und Gotha and related to Glücksberg/Battenberg. The FBI have a dossier on Mountbatten claiming he was an unsavoury character and this has been published in The mainstream press. Most Royals are laid to rest in St George’s, but obviously not him. Good work again.

  • @cherylc2757
    @cherylc2757 Рік тому +1

    Such a beautiful Abbey, always amazes me how these buildings are built hundreds of years ago and are still standing! Fantastic 👏🏻

  • @JoaniesDollPhotography
    @JoaniesDollPhotography Рік тому

    Super video! I like learning about the buildings too.

  • @ElizabethDebbie24
    @ElizabethDebbie24 Рік тому +1

    Great vid this time we'll informative to know about our History and the Abbey where Louis was interned. Love you loads from Elizabeth in Maesteg Bridgend South Wales 💘

  • @desgardner7169
    @desgardner7169 Рік тому

    Thank you, I found that most interesting!

  • @suppenlilly
    @suppenlilly Рік тому

    Very interesting!!! Thank you very much.
    With greatings from Germany,
    Geetrud👍🙏🌹

  • @jonathanhunter2726
    @jonathanhunter2726 7 місяців тому

    ANOTHER AWESOME VIDEO :)

  • @SueCragg-nw2lh
    @SueCragg-nw2lh 3 місяці тому

    Loved this one, because of the history of Romsey Abbey. I was born in Southampton, but left when I was twelve to emigrate to Australia with my family, I’m now 72. Incredible the age ,the craftsmanship and the history behind the buildings in and around Southampton and indeed Great Britain.

  • @vickyjames5974
    @vickyjames5974 Рік тому

    Wow just loved the video and the history Thanks

  • @michaeldaley5831
    @michaeldaley5831 Рік тому +17

    I’ve always looked forward to you vids,but this is a no for me.he had a dark side to him.

    • @westaussie965
      @westaussie965 Рік тому +1

      Which is?

    • @juliebaines6705
      @juliebaines6705 Рік тому

      He certainly did just recently saw a report about his alleged behaviour , thought it would surprise me but it didn't.

    • @DeanyDeath
      @DeanyDeath 8 місяців тому

      I have to say, LM has such a bad rep that it can’t just be hearsay. I hate him being portrayed as anything positive.

  • @marywood6270
    @marywood6270 Рік тому +1

    I used to travel by bus to sligo, passing near the coast with views across to mullaghmore and classiebawn castle..its stunningly beautiful scenery, the castle can look quite spooky on overcast days.

  • @stellastone8720
    @stellastone8720 9 місяців тому

    Thank you Paul, wow that Abbey is steeped in history, I couldn’t believe how much history it has. I’m actually watching a program all about Vikings and some of what was mentioned in this video is what has been mentioned in the program I’m watching. I’ve watched this one twice now.
    Lord Mountbatten didn’t deserve that death and neither did the other members of the family who were killed by the bomb. Heart breaking.
    Thank you again Paul, I would have loved to visit there just to go into the Abbey but no chance now of that happening xx

  • @gailsalama
    @gailsalama Рік тому +1

    Thanks Paul for Quite an interesting video, might plan a road trip down there myself as I can see the church is so fascinating ❤

    • @gailsalama
      @gailsalama Рік тому

      Couldn’t hear very well though but still, just about heard most of it😊

  • @paulhickson-vb9ic
    @paulhickson-vb9ic Рік тому

    Thankyou Paul Alan interesting on the abbey❤

  • @annfahy2589
    @annfahy2589 Рік тому

    Great information guys. I remember when Mountbatten was murdered,dreadful shock.

  • @bobbidazzler1343
    @bobbidazzler1343 Рік тому +3

    Round of applause for Alan! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @sheilamcvay6592
    @sheilamcvay6592 Рік тому +4

    Another great video Paul,well done Alan for the info x

  • @quentinhurst4576
    @quentinhurst4576 Рік тому

    Was only there myself couple hours ago. Fascinating video thank you
    Hope bump into you one day

  • @GUNSTONbuiltonagraveyard007
    @GUNSTONbuiltonagraveyard007 Рік тому +3

    This vid was 💯. Absolutely amazing & the history too.
    Ty so much for sharing Paul. Have a good one 👍 x

  • @clairemarkham3485
    @clairemarkham3485 Рік тому +2

    Amazing video again,Paul. Love how Alan helped out with the info on the church as well as Lord Mountbattern too xx

  • @mumm380
    @mumm380 Рік тому +4

    How lucky you came across Alan, it filled in some more holes in my history knowledge. Great video, thank you once again

  • @melvincalladine8187
    @melvincalladine8187 Рік тому +1

    So interesting and informative Thank you for yet another GREAT video 🖐

  • @Linda-qf3yk
    @Linda-qf3yk Рік тому

    I loved it!!!!!❤

  • @jimmyquinn9639
    @jimmyquinn9639 Рік тому

    Interesting video 👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @massivley
    @massivley Рік тому +1

    Fascinating video as always I’m not religious in any way but find it fascinating looking around abbey’s and churches

  • @VixGB
    @VixGB 11 місяців тому

    My father's captain on the Kelly ❤ he was devastated when Lord Louis was murdered. This was really interesting, Paul ❤ thank you

  • @niamhkelly5044
    @niamhkelly5044 Рік тому +2

    Hi Paul it’s pronounced Sligo like Slygo…great video feel so sorry for the two young boys

  • @Eleanor-de-Bohun
    @Eleanor-de-Bohun Рік тому +3

    Beautiful church!!!

  • @adrianwooofine5181
    @adrianwooofine5181 Рік тому +1

    Keep doing this great video i really enjoy them thanks Paul 😊

  • @Pellegrineanita
    @Pellegrineanita Рік тому

    Wow that was so amazing, I'd love to walk round there. God bless Lord Mountbatton, may he rest in peace. Thank you Paul for this.
    By the way, it's pronounced Sly go
    My grandfather was from County Slygoe in Ireland, i have irish and italian blood, oh dear haha xx

  • @johnshipp1321
    @johnshipp1321 Рік тому

    This is one of those that you remember where you were when hearing about it. i was just leaving oulton park racetrack after watching motorcycle racing that day. heard the news on the radio.

  • @coconutisland3634
    @coconutisland3634 Рік тому +12

    Omg I’m really looking forward to this, I look after his old secretary who is over 100 years old and has incredible stories of him, she says he was a very nice man to work for.
    Can’t wait for the video ❤ x

    • @UnusualThings1
      @UnusualThings1  Рік тому +4

      That’s awesome, and great to hear. Hope you enjoy it tomorrow 🙏

    • @coconutisland3634
      @coconutisland3634 Рік тому +1

      @@UnusualThings1 I enjoy every video you make Paul! ✨👌🏼🖤 x

    • @UnusualThings1
      @UnusualThings1  Рік тому +2

      @@coconutisland3634 Thank you 🙂

    • @jamescunningham1973
      @jamescunningham1973 Рік тому +2

      wow,youre looking after a living part of history.

    • @mumm380
      @mumm380 Рік тому +4

      You should write down the secretary's stories for the future

  • @kevinowens5544
    @kevinowens5544 Рік тому

    Hi Paul, you should do Billy Fiske’s grave in Boxgrove priory ( just outside Chichester ) A very interesting story and the newer Priory has some beautiful stain glass windows dictated to him.

  • @yvonnesimpson4584
    @yvonnesimpson4584 Рік тому

    You struck gold with Alan. WoW.

  • @joeweston3252
    @joeweston3252 Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @margaretparker8781
    @margaretparker8781 Рік тому

    Liked the vlog from Margaret P

  • @xxsusie1xx
    @xxsusie1xx 3 місяці тому

    I was born in Romsey Hampshire 1964 right next door to lord Mountbatten estate in the old hospital.
    Later went to school at the lord Mountbatten

  • @TheSilentForgotten
    @TheSilentForgotten Рік тому +2

    Thank you, Alan! Lord Mountbatten was such a great man.......he also has a beautiful cenotaph marker at Westminster Abbey if you ever get a chance to visit. May he RIP. Thank you Paul for another great video!

    • @bigbernie7260
      @bigbernie7260 Рік тому +4

      Great man 🤣
      Who is your idol Jimmy Saville ?

    • @patagualianmostly7437
      @patagualianmostly7437 Рік тому

      @@bigbernie7260 You misspelled "Savile"....which shows the depth of your absence of knowledge. A bottomless pit.

  • @pixbychris3182
    @pixbychris3182 Рік тому +3

    Love the video. Mixed feelings about Mountbatten he had many ideas above his station which have left problems still around today.

  • @annprett8307
    @annprett8307 Рік тому +4

    What a wonderful man giving you a history lesson so interesting great video as always

  • @spookygeek9459
    @spookygeek9459 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant, thank you for sharing the enjoyed watching the history 👍😊