Inside William The Conqueror's Perfectly Preserved Royal Castle

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  • @ursinegrubby916
    @ursinegrubby916 3 місяці тому +307

    Can imagine the slightly musty smell, the warmth and crackle of the fire, the overwheming feeling that you are just a placeholder in time and that the person who created this was creating an epic milestone in the blip of history but that moment is gone forever and that entire society and all the greats with it.

    • @steviechampagne
      @steviechampagne 3 місяці тому +27

      Today we are here… tomorrow, it’s been 400 years and historians in 2424 are studying our youtube comments to see how we used to live back in 2024!
      Time is both short and long, infinite and minute.
      today we are alive!

    • @sloht4061
      @sloht4061 2 місяці тому

      @@steviechampagne The internet will cease to exist in 400 years. It will be replaced, the only thing people study is physical objects. The internet could be gone tomorrow and nobody would know about it in 150 years. These castles/structures have stood the test of time for hundreds of years.

    • @marcchabot7737
      @marcchabot7737 2 місяці тому +4

      Exactly, the language is gone also. We wouldn't be able to understand the Anglo-Saxon language mixed with Old Norse.

    • @wingcommanderdaltonwalton67
      @wingcommanderdaltonwalton67 2 місяці тому

      I slightly agree but living on the edge of the Black Country I reckon I could decipher Neolithic Caveman,it’s one skill that comes naturally to us Yam Yams😂

    • @bonniemccormack1361
      @bonniemccormack1361 2 місяці тому

      You are a writer... I loved this!

  • @elizabethmayrose8521
    @elizabethmayrose8521 3 місяці тому +134

    I think that Julie and Mr. Watson, both did a marvelous job. They presented the history and incorporated the present. They both live in grand homes among all that history. They both understand how hard it is to keep these places going. Yes, they are privileged, but they aren’t snobs. They are very practical in keeping these places going, despite enormous financial costs. Constant work. Something always needs to be fixed.

    • @odin2131
      @odin2131 2 місяці тому +4

      If you really think about it, depending where your ancestors hail from, this is mostly everyone’s history, especially if you have English ancestry in you. Everyone should want these to be preserved and who ever it is that makes an effort to preserve them so they last another 100 years, is a great person doing great things.

    • @Hvacmike
      @Hvacmike 2 місяці тому +3

      “Something always needs to be fixed.” My 1500 square foot, one hundred year old house is an example of this. I can’t imagine when you multiply the age and size.

  • @lauraperegord5613
    @lauraperegord5613 3 місяці тому +54

    I love the way they spend time in a room and just talk. Gives you a chance to really look around the room. All those books 🥰

  • @ComradeStiv
    @ComradeStiv 2 місяці тому +50

    History was my most dreaded boring subject as a schoolboy. Now I can't get enough, so weird. Still, I did not expect to sit through an entire 1.5 hrs of this with such unwavering interest. Credit goes to all of our very endearing hosts. Julie is a complete _doll_ with her irrepressible inquisitiveness and sense of wonder. Right up there among my top favorite human traits. ✨

    • @annedoyle222
      @annedoyle222 2 місяці тому +1

      History fascinates me,fortunately I live in a town steeped in history,it’s a royal burgh with a magnificent palace,birthplace of James the 1V of Scotland and Mary queen of Scott’s

    • @onefastgoat1168
      @onefastgoat1168 Місяць тому +1

      I feel the exact same way 😂

    • @mimiandthemuse
      @mimiandthemuse 27 днів тому +1

      I, too, wasn't a big fan of history until recent years when I discovered how fascinating it is to travel through time when you fully immerse in it. ❤

    • @theworldsgonemad_
      @theworldsgonemad_ 12 днів тому

      Because schools teach it with no excitement.

    • @davepool6632
      @davepool6632 10 днів тому +1

      I feel this comment.

  • @karenkilman1197
    @karenkilman1197 3 місяці тому +562

    I absolutely love Julie’s excitement and appreciate her enthusiasm for her adopted country and its history. Her gasps of astonishment are wonderfully entertaining.

    • @marietteestabrook4098
      @marietteestabrook4098 3 місяці тому +8

      I would be, too! Texan here. Love the history!

    • @heatherfeather1293
      @heatherfeather1293 3 місяці тому +14

      She's living my dream. I'm from Georgia in the US and I would LOVE to live over in the UK

    • @johnryskamp2943
      @johnryskamp2943 3 місяці тому

      You are a silly ass.

    • @LemonThyme1933
      @LemonThyme1933 3 місяці тому +12

      @@heatherfeather1293 Marrying into the aristocracy is NOT a requirement to be able to relocate.

    • @tenebrisrex333
      @tenebrisrex333 3 місяці тому +6

      And yet she flies the American flag over her name and title....
      Unworthy. I don't understand the appeal at all.

  • @beverlyphillips8572
    @beverlyphillips8572 3 місяці тому +19

    Yes, Julie is genuinely and happily thrilled when she discovers some new element from the history of her family but she's a lover of history in general, I just love her enthusiasm. I loved this video and shared in her excitement at learning of the Charles Dickens connection. I would love to tour that special place myself.

    • @celinereyes1185
      @celinereyes1185 3 місяці тому +2

      i would die a happy woman if i had this kind of access to history and ofc i’m sure i can visit some of these places some day but this is incredible!

  • @bizboyz957
    @bizboyz957 3 місяці тому +123

    An invitation inside for coffee or tea is something i would love to experience one day. Such a proper form of hospitality.

    • @MrShnazer
      @MrShnazer 3 місяці тому +7

      Where did you grow up not to experience being offered coffee or tea when entering a home

    • @matthewjdouglas6471
      @matthewjdouglas6471 3 місяці тому +6

      Even in the poorest of British society you will be offered a cup of tea or coucil pop.

    • @chairlesnicol672
      @chairlesnicol672 3 місяці тому +3

      ​@@MrShnazerNowadays ppl offer u a dubee or perhaps an edible version!

    • @bizboyz957
      @bizboyz957 Місяць тому +1

      @@MrShnazer born and raised in Hawaii. Hospitality here in Hawaii is similar but different. It doesnt make it any less. Ex." Hui braddah it's supa hot today! Eh you hungry or thirsty!?? I get some drinks in the coolah(cooler) or what!? Beer!? I get beers in the fridge! Wait right hea. Uncle go grab you some juice from the coolah. Eh aunty made some musubis(rice,spam wrapped in seaweed) this morning. I snagged a couple for you guys too when you guys get little hungry later. Eh you guys have a good day ok! No problem, anytime🤙🏽alohas." so it's more of a stop what you are doing /working while the person offering does the legwork to run inside and grab drinks and whatever else to for them to snack on. Personal guest or family of some sort is typically let inside for the same hospitality.

    • @tobinakatarx
      @tobinakatarx 15 днів тому

      @@chairlesnicol672shrooms ora hit of dmtea

  • @RhondaPowell-y4y
    @RhondaPowell-y4y 3 місяці тому +3

    Love Julie and how she conducts the tours I watch her all the time, and love England's beautiful estates and history. My descendants are of English ancestory.

  • @marniebrimhall986
    @marniebrimhall986 3 місяці тому +80

    I really really enjoyed this tour and interview. Great job! 👍🏻 What a beautiful historical gem. It makes me feel good how well taken care of it is. Beautiful beyond belief!

    • @marniebrimhall986
      @marniebrimhall986 3 місяці тому +1

      Rockingham is in really beautiful shape, WOW!

  • @sharonkaysnowton
    @sharonkaysnowton 3 місяці тому +62

    It amazes me that Rockingham Castle was built in 1067. It is very well preserved. I love it!!! As I watched this documentary on this castle I learned sooooooooooo much on design, how things were used, and why it was used that way. I always thought castles and old houses had fire places in each room to keep the rooms warm. I did not see that in this video, and that surprised me. It is more modern than old. I guess because of the changes during each century. Anyway, I enjoyed the video. Thank you for sharing ti.

    • @paulmcgee1867
      @paulmcgee1867 3 місяці тому +11

      Originally the fireplace would be in the centre of the room with possibly a hole above in the roof. Very little of this house would survive today from the Norman's time. Title is click bait

    • @sharonkaysnowton
      @sharonkaysnowton 3 місяці тому +2

      @@paulmcgee1867 Oh. Ok. Thanks for letting me know.

  • @AM-es5up
    @AM-es5up 3 місяці тому +85

    Brings a whole new meaning to “I fancy a Sandwich “ … 🤣👍

    • @WR3ND
      @WR3ND 2 місяці тому

      I'll bring the meat...

    • @I_am_nobody999
      @I_am_nobody999 Місяць тому +1

      An even wholer new meaning to "I could murder a sandwich".

  • @LG-qb3wk
    @LG-qb3wk 5 днів тому +1

    What a finish, a Tree. I loved every minute of this film. Thank you for sharing.

  • @corrineterry6676
    @corrineterry6676 3 місяці тому +50

    I loved this! Julie’s enthusiasm is contagious!

    • @meilinchan7314
      @meilinchan7314 3 місяці тому

      Better than some random scantily dressed sheila attempting to scam you into clicking spammy links on IG or FB; there are too many of those.

  • @pietergoussard289
    @pietergoussard289 3 місяці тому +5

    Now this is what I call a top class in presentation. Thank you very much. What a privilege to experience all that goes in to maintain such a grand old place

  • @96th
    @96th 3 місяці тому +12

    Good to know at least a little bit of our history is being preserved and looked after. Castle and manors like these show just how incredible this country once was.

    • @got_glintsp963
      @got_glintsp963 3 місяці тому

      Oh sad sad to say “once was”. Don’t let the UK fall to the evils which are invading and destroying its culture and very essence.

  • @georgecrowley6543
    @georgecrowley6543 2 місяці тому +10

    To watch 2 people so in awe with the world they have come to live in, and the history they are becoming a part of is both envious, and warming. Great episode!!!

  • @breakthroughmadeinusa9184
    @breakthroughmadeinusa9184 3 місяці тому +49

    I almost fell off my chair when James Saunders Watson said lets’s get a cup of coffee, now I want a cup of tea!!!

    • @StuartWoodwardJP
      @StuartWoodwardJP 3 місяці тому +11

      Note that coffee was introduced to Britain before tea and many British innovations like the Stock Exchange and Insurance companies started in London Coffee houses in the 1600s…

    • @BillyTheKidOfficialYT
      @BillyTheKidOfficialYT 2 місяці тому +1

      @@StuartWoodwardJPLMAO we don’t care 😂😂😂😂😂 it’s just tea

    • @africanborn2443
      @africanborn2443 2 місяці тому +8

      @@StuartWoodwardJP Thank you, that's very interesting.

  • @ninavongunten122
    @ninavongunten122 2 місяці тому +20

    My ancestor William Capell travelled from France to England along with William the Conqueror in 1066.
    I wonder if he ever stayed at this castle or helped build this one including Windsor Castle. 🏰
    His later male descendants, in my lineage, married into the Arundel (Howard), Grey, Manners (Rutland), Newton, Neville, Montague, Morrison, Holland, Parsons, families, etc. The later male Capell family members and their wives Susanna Holland and Susanna Parsons were living in America in the early 1700's. It is so exciting and wonderful to be able to visit and touch such a historic place back in time that has been well preserved.

    • @johnjr5592
      @johnjr5592 6 днів тому +1

      That's amazing! That's why I am here. My ancestor was one of the 16 mentioned that accompanied william the conqueror in 1066.

    • @ninavongunten122
      @ninavongunten122 6 днів тому +1

      @johnjr5592 We might be distant cousins! You never know!

    • @KelluyPowell-1985
      @KelluyPowell-1985 5 днів тому

      that's amazing! My family someone how just survived the Irish famine and scratched their way to NYC

    • @ninavongunten122
      @ninavongunten122 4 дні тому +1

      @KelluyPowell-1985 I have other later ancestral great-grandparents who survived the Potatoe Famine
      who relocated to the U.S. and Canada. Many of them later on suffered other hardships after crossing the ocean.
      It was a very difficult time for them back then,

  • @VvpandoravV
    @VvpandoravV 3 місяці тому +5

    Rockingham castle is magnificent! I can’t wait to get home and build this on The Sims 4 while I finish recovering from a stroke! I get so excited seeing your excitement and enthusiasm on these tours. Thank you for doing this work, Viscountess, I love that you don’t mind getting your hands dirty and pitching in on even the most arduous tasks. I really appreciate it. I certainly hope they keep doing your show as long as you’re willing to do it! Oh, and the tapestry in this episode is wonderful; great job ladies and you too, Viscountess!

    • @kariharris78
      @kariharris78 11 днів тому

      I hope you finished your castle 🏰 i LOVE THE SIMS... I play the original more than any 😂

  • @jeremiahcomer
    @jeremiahcomer 2 місяці тому +2

    This is great content. My family descended from Scotland and England and I find its history fascinating!

  • @victorbolarsson
    @victorbolarsson 3 місяці тому +21

    Hey! Thanks for your content, I am an American also living abroad in Sweden in a similar way to you. I am also a historian so this is very intersting to me, thank you again!

  • @gingerhipszky228
    @gingerhipszky228 15 днів тому

    I love watching Julie's interviews and all that she learns. And seeing these amazing places.

  • @amytaege2725
    @amytaege2725 3 місяці тому +12

    Love, love, love the amazing history and commentary! Thank you, Julie!!!!

  • @brendadrew834
    @brendadrew834 3 місяці тому +79

    Stunningly beautiful! This Brit-American whose Drew family ancestry goes all the way back to William the Conqueror and is mentioned in his Doomsday book of 1066 is always blown away just how much the Brits save and preserve their very rich thousands of years old history, traditions and customs! Went to the UK and traveled around the famous lovely English countryside, but missed this part of their history! Thanks for bringing it alive once again albeit on UA-cam~💙♥ Cheers from Yankee New England~🍺🍺

    • @kratoleaf7619
      @kratoleaf7619 3 місяці тому

      Now that Nationalism isnt PC and looked down upon, these racist traditions and preservation of English Culture days are numbered. These castles will be either be burned or demolished all in the name of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Muslims are already in power at the highest level in London. Native Brits are being replaced which is the reason for the riots. America is next.

    • @jaxgal618
      @jaxgal618 3 місяці тому +8

      William is my 26th GGF. My line from him is Beauclerc, Plantagenet, Percy, Coggeshall.... Recorded in the Doomsday Book.

    • @brendadrew834
      @brendadrew834 3 місяці тому +2

      @@jaxgal618 Thanks for sharing that, very interesting, too!

    • @Mitzi73
      @Mitzi73 3 місяці тому +2

      It’s Domesday not Doomsday but I know what you meant.😉

    • @justinianlucy6041
      @justinianlucy6041 3 місяці тому +6

      ​@@jaxgal618if you have percy ancestry you probably have Lucy too. Another family of the Norman nobility. The father of Henry "hotspur" Percy married a Lucy. Thats why the percy coat of arms was quarted with the Lucy's 'pikes'. Although, most english families of Norman decent are related to one another anyway. I decend from the Charlecote line of Lucy's where Queen Elizabeth 1 had stayed at our manner and supposedly William Shakespeare was caught poaching on the property before he became an actor.

  • @WilliamtheWorst
    @WilliamtheWorst 3 місяці тому +256

    William was my 28th paternal great-grandfather and I miss him terribly.

    • @robinjanz-buhr4427
      @robinjanz-buhr4427 3 місяці тому +24

      Mine, too. Hello cousin.

    • @WilliamtheWorst
      @WilliamtheWorst 3 місяці тому +9

      @@robinjanz-buhr4427 cool! Hi cousin!

    • @Lixard_444
      @Lixard_444 3 місяці тому +8

      ​@@WilliamtheWorstI'm also a cousin! 😂❤

    • @WilliamtheWorst
      @WilliamtheWorst 3 місяці тому +6

      @@Lixard_444 howdy Cuz! 😭

    • @tee1up785
      @tee1up785 3 місяці тому +4

      Hello to all my Colonial cousins.
      😂😂

  • @kathypultorak4778
    @kathypultorak4778 3 місяці тому +2

    How wonderful! So enjoyed watching this video and Julie, thank you for all the work that you do!

  • @celinereyes1185
    @celinereyes1185 3 місяці тому +23

    The viscountess is incredible, i can’t imagine being thrown into so much history!!!!

    • @AngelGonzalez-pd4cn
      @AngelGonzalez-pd4cn 2 місяці тому

      Yeah a crystal clear living evidence about the fact that women need men to be something or get something in life, women cannot get anything or be anything without marrying men who are something and have something. Check Mate!

  • @joellenjohnson4038
    @joellenjohnson4038 21 день тому

    SUCH A VERY NICE PERSON AND TAKING THE TIME TO EXPLORE EVERTHING THANK YOU LOVED THIS

  • @tedpreston4155
    @tedpreston4155 3 місяці тому +66

    That lovely blue Corvette looks like the sort of car Lord Montagu would drive!

    • @MrSloika
      @MrSloika 3 місяці тому +1

      Yes, it's preserves English heritage.

    • @stevelee5724
      @stevelee5724 3 місяці тому +3

      Wasn't it lovely. I'm not surprised being an American lass. Good on her, not driving some modern plastic ! Cheers from New Zealand

    • @stevelee5724
      @stevelee5724 3 місяці тому +3

      ​@MrSloika gday Mr. I'm happy she's not in a Tesla ! They are disgraceful.

    • @jaxgal618
      @jaxgal618 3 місяці тому

      That has been my dream car for as long as I can remember.

    • @bethbartlett5692
      @bethbartlett5692 3 місяці тому +2

      An awesome car!

  • @simplyme8593
    @simplyme8593 2 місяці тому +1

    What a lovely tour and presentation. Thank you for opening your home to us.

  • @johnp6260
    @johnp6260 3 місяці тому +3

    The library they are sitting in is gorgeous. I could spend all my time there.

  • @eventvisionsinc
    @eventvisionsinc 3 місяці тому +3

    This is fascinating so much history. I really have enjoyed the post.❤️

  • @jrjubach
    @jrjubach 3 місяці тому +59

    This should have millions of views. This is William the Conqueror we're talking about here. William the Conqueror.

    • @Indigenous_Briton.007
      @Indigenous_Briton.007 3 місяці тому +3

      No because nobody outside America cares

    • @jrjubach
      @jrjubach 3 місяці тому +9

      @@Indigenous_Briton.007 I think.....maybe you mean England? Lmao, read it again, please.

    • @420YOUKNOWHO
      @420YOUKNOWHO 2 місяці тому +6

      @@jrjubachprobably liked his own comment 😂

    • @odin2131
      @odin2131 2 місяці тому +8

      @@Indigenous_Briton.007that’s not true. I am American and I appreciate history from everywhere, including where my ancestors are from

    • @christopher_ecclestone
      @christopher_ecclestone Місяць тому

      William the B@stard

  • @jehood2241
    @jehood2241 3 місяці тому +1

    American here. How wonderful was this! No UK history with me, but so enjoyed this.

  • @bethbartlett5692
    @bethbartlett5692 3 місяці тому +11

    This is the Best of any of these sort if Documentaries/Home Histories, that I've ever watched. ... and I've watch various and many!
    This little lady is so fun, so likeable!

  • @user-cz1gu8nl9o
    @user-cz1gu8nl9o 3 місяці тому +1

    Such high production quality! I love this friendly man and this lovely tour thank you!

  • @murphysmom1387
    @murphysmom1387 3 місяці тому +164

    This is an example of why people love the UK. So much history

    • @Somee989
      @Somee989 3 місяці тому

      Currently being destroyed. The international cabal must go.

    • @stayhungry1503
      @stayhungry1503 3 місяці тому

      soon there wont be any because the population is being replaced by muslims. ask them how much they care about these castles and churches lol.

    • @nickiminajj3119
      @nickiminajj3119 3 місяці тому +1

      More like stolen history

    • @alyu1129
      @alyu1129 3 місяці тому +28

      Yes and they love it so much they keep coming on boats, etc.
      London is only 37% white English now and the former minorities are the majority.
      Took less than 50 years. Imagine Beijing being only 37% Chinese. LOL The world would be in shock and would call it ethnic displacement. No sane country would allow it.
      Who knows what England demographically, culturally and religiously will look like in another 50 years. A mix of Islamic, South Asian, African, European influences perhaps in their own areas maybe? It won't the be the uniquely English genteel civility we see here.
      It is good to have videos like this to remind people of a past civilization and culture.
      Not a murmur as the British people go quietly into the night.
      Adieu l'ancien régime.
      All this WILL be history.

    • @waleed8530
      @waleed8530 3 місяці тому +7

      @@alyu1129 37% only!. that's still a lot of limeys. the Natives of North America, AUS and NZ has mas way less percentage after limey invasions.

  • @t.s.4890
    @t.s.4890 3 місяці тому +1

    What a beautiful documentary, thank you! Looking forward to see more videos❤

  • @FrankHarrington-h7l
    @FrankHarrington-h7l 3 місяці тому +18

    Thank you for allowing us to see your home! All your videos are great! I love these beautiful ancient homes! I used to travel, but now I am terminally ill and watching your videos are feeling a void! Thank you God bless! Patricia Gambino Harrington (I post on my husband Frank's UA-cam acct)

  • @DShaimaaHam
    @DShaimaaHam 3 місяці тому +1

    I was at Rockingham Castle in 2015. I absolutely loved it there. We also got to chat a bit with Basil. I loved seeing him in this doc.

  • @pattydriver9562
    @pattydriver9562 3 місяці тому +519

    Wow why are you guys so harsh? If you don’t like her don’t watch! It’s not like your life depends on it! Ugh!!!!

    • @TravelatorH8r
      @TravelatorH8r 3 місяці тому +54

      She's American and she has no place there, I'm just assuming where the initial hate is coming from. ❤ there is plenty of Brits that have the opportunity to live or work around this type of historical Beauty and they don't so whatever she wants to love it let the woman love it and take care of it

    • @joshuakuehn
      @joshuakuehn 3 місяці тому +15

      I have no issue with them directly I just hate watching England throw it's history away so that it doesn't have to be mean to people who come from thousands of kilometers away

    • @_N0_0ne
      @_N0_0ne 3 місяці тому +27

      Haters gonna hate.

    • @mariscaljosh2
      @mariscaljosh2 3 місяці тому +157

      @@TravelatorH8r She's an American who married into a British Aristocratic family. She is heavily involved with conservation efforts for many historical properties and locations, as well as daily work at her estate. I don't see any reason to hate on the woman, especially considering she is doing much more for these historical sites than 99% of British people are.

    • @NanaGagie
      @NanaGagie 3 місяці тому +44

      ⁠@@TravelatorH8rthey met and fell in love ❤ she found out he was a Viscount after the fact! She also was on Ladies of London! What’s your problem?

  • @christinehodge3608
    @christinehodge3608 3 дні тому

    Enjoyed this video Mr Watson explained amazingly

  • @jeremyhansen5666
    @jeremyhansen5666 3 місяці тому +3

    Pleasure watching you two.

  • @rebeccamartin465
    @rebeccamartin465 22 дні тому

    Thank you so much for doing this excellent tour!

  • @PieterBreda
    @PieterBreda 3 місяці тому +18

    I wouldn't like to pay the heating bill of that magnificent place. They were built for different times when staff was cheap and land means richess. A lot harder now

  • @Fluffybunny2023
    @Fluffybunny2023 3 місяці тому +2

    A wonderful lady with a great enthusiasm for history ❤

  • @user-pp5ri9dq4y
    @user-pp5ri9dq4y 3 місяці тому +25

    She always reminds me of Kimmy Gibbler...

    • @TCO1216
      @TCO1216 3 місяці тому +3

      yes!!!

    • @josephkeres4604
      @josephkeres4604 2 місяці тому +1

      Gibbler. She’s just as annoying. Lol 😆

  • @rallara
    @rallara Місяць тому

    Such a modest lovely person thanks so much for posting ❤😊

  • @laurenl5843
    @laurenl5843 3 місяці тому +24

    I was hoping to learn more about William the Conquer and the royal line. This house is amazing and I would love to visit.

    • @deaddocreallydeaddoc5244
      @deaddocreallydeaddoc5244 3 місяці тому +2

      It is possible to find all sorts of information on William the Conqueror and the royal line online on many sites.

    • @laurenl5843
      @laurenl5843 3 місяці тому +3

      As I am well aware....however this title of this video is misleading.

    • @rayzrblayd
      @rayzrblayd 3 місяці тому

      @@laurenl5843are you serious? How annoying! I also thought it sounded good because of William. After 13 minutes I paused it to see if there was a comment that told me if she kept going on about the recent tenants and got to the titular person! So thank you for preventing me from wasting more time.

    • @user-gs3gk4vi3e
      @user-gs3gk4vi3e 2 місяці тому +1

      @@laurenl5843 Lol how is the title misleading? It says inside William The Conqueror's castle, aka the video is about his castle.

  • @ordiekelleher2641
    @ordiekelleher2641 3 місяці тому +2

    How cool the family connect. That letter wow. Julie just huggictes!😊

  • @JJ-yk6il
    @JJ-yk6il 3 місяці тому +45

    Great video. It’s really disappointing to see how snide and jealous people are now. No one can stand to even hear that someone is doing well. So pathetic.

  • @carolinependleton8445
    @carolinependleton8445 2 місяці тому +1

    What a gorgeous house,thankyou for sharing.

  • @bunyipdragon9499
    @bunyipdragon9499 3 місяці тому +18

    This man is an absolute gem. I loved the tapestry and the covid detail is wonderful. I had goose bumps when the archivist said he'd found that letter 10 minutes prior -- someone was reaching through 💜
    Very special episode (and home) thankyou.

    • @CarolsCurrentObsession
      @CarolsCurrentObsession 3 місяці тому +2

      I had the same thought as you ~ that family connection wants to be known. 😊

    • @travist5566
      @travist5566 11 днів тому +1

      I didn't care for the COVID detail. Seems in poor taste

    • @CarolsCurrentObsession
      @CarolsCurrentObsession 11 днів тому +1

      @@travist5566 yah, it seems like it now, but the whole covid thing was on the same level as the Spanish flu back in the early 1900's, and that was documented in various ways that are interesting to us now. No matter where you stand with covid, the reality is, it affected the entire world in some way or another. It seems appropriate to document that in various meaningful ways, so that several generations later, it is an event of interest to future generations ~ if for no other reason than as a warning not to repeat it.

    • @travist5566
      @travist5566 11 днів тому +1

      @@CarolsCurrentObsession I get it. Very good reply. Still I just don't like it.

  • @ibisnunez7395
    @ibisnunez7395 2 місяці тому

    Loved, loved this AND learned something new too! Onward Julie!!!

  • @pauloostdijck4730
    @pauloostdijck4730 3 місяці тому +44

    Time team should go there

    • @dabreal82
      @dabreal82 3 місяці тому +1

      For what?

    • @dan-xxx-8713
      @dan-xxx-8713 3 місяці тому

      @@dabreal82 digging😃

    • @deanharding740
      @deanharding740 3 місяці тому

      And dig up the lawn 😂

    • @fellspoint9364
      @fellspoint9364 3 місяці тому +1

      @deanharding740 - brutal but hilarious

    • @dan-xxx-8713
      @dan-xxx-8713 3 місяці тому

      @@deanharding740 yea....see what underneeth lol, just for fun🤪

  • @DavidNeal-mf9ky
    @DavidNeal-mf9ky 11 днів тому

    Lovely home and to see it lived in. Wonderful tapestry and to see the open fires lit🔥 Julie is just amazing. No la di da.

  • @debragreen7668
    @debragreen7668 3 місяці тому +3

    The Great Hall reminded me of a house in Richmond, VA that had been brought over by ship from the UK, Agecroft. It is from the same time period. Both houses are wonderful! Thank you for the tour.

    • @justsomeguy9325
      @justsomeguy9325 3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for sharing! I'm a former resident of Richmond and now live only a few hours away but had no idea about Agecroft. I looked Into it and booked an outing for my family it looks very interesting. So thank you very much

    • @REPUBLICFORUSADOTORG
      @REPUBLICFORUSADOTORG 2 місяці тому +1

      Ha ha I grew up in windsor farms on locke lane down the road

  • @Astr0b0y8
    @Astr0b0y8 2 місяці тому

    Absolutely love the story telling. Great energy

  • @Emilthehun
    @Emilthehun 3 місяці тому +4

    This is awesome. Must be really nice to be in a house where multiple generations of your family grew up and lived.

  • @bonniemccormack1361
    @bonniemccormack1361 2 місяці тому

    The music after raising the flag was perfect 😊 Thanks for the wonderful informative tour 😊

  • @Pandolcee
    @Pandolcee 3 місяці тому +9

    I love getting high and watching history videos, I totally immerse myself fin the time period, and I end up learning so much!

    • @kikokeee
      @kikokeee Місяць тому

      Best comment

  • @ethanedminsten2894
    @ethanedminsten2894 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome content!

  • @gonefishing167
    @gonefishing167 3 місяці тому +5

    What a wonder place and so interesting, thank you 🙏🙏👵🇦🇺

  • @thatmombielife
    @thatmombielife 18 днів тому

    What a beautiful home ❤ so neat uncovering history. And friendly reminder to document it all. The internet is not forever.

  • @Classyk99
    @Classyk99 3 місяці тому +61

    Wow so many haters . Personally i wouldnt want her responsibilities of keeping up those houses. I have enough to do on just 3 acres . But wow to the people who are being very mean

    • @dejah85
      @dejah85 3 місяці тому +4

      Agreed!

    • @Duke_of_Prunes
      @Duke_of_Prunes 3 місяці тому +8

      Exactly. I have 7 acres of lawn at my house. I need a large commercial mower to cut grass weekly. The hedges take two days to cut each time, and haul off the clippings. If you cannot afford the house, you surely cannot afford the upkeep.

    • @Classyk99
      @Classyk99 3 місяці тому +16

      @@Duke_of_Prunes It is the upkeep in modern times that makes these people land rich house poor. They have to open the doors to the public and they have to make monetizing videos , and allow public events just to keep the roof from collapsing Have you ever watched this lady clean the natural pool ! It takes a week or so of power washing Never mind formal gardens etc.

    • @Duke_of_Prunes
      @Duke_of_Prunes 3 місяці тому

      @@Classyk99 A week?! 🤯 Wow....I am not jealous at all.

    • @verablexitasap858
      @verablexitasap858 3 місяці тому +4

      I dont see hater comments. Maybe I missed them?

  • @jacintatate
    @jacintatate 2 місяці тому +1

    what an incredible house!! amazing history!

  • @nanabijou62
    @nanabijou62 3 місяці тому +1

    Absolutely wonderful. Thank you for the virtual tour.

  • @robynbeattie264
    @robynbeattie264 3 місяці тому +113

    William the Conqueror King of England
    1028-1087
    28th great-grandfather

    • @therudeawakening
      @therudeawakening 3 місяці тому +10

      Yeah tell her to get out of our house.

    • @johnmorgan8868
      @johnmorgan8868 3 місяці тому

      Yep
      2024 to. ???

    • @maryfrump7937
      @maryfrump7937 3 місяці тому +6

      Me too!Think all the cousins can fit? 😅

    • @clf8668
      @clf8668 3 місяці тому +13

      I am related to William the conqueror two and I started to watch this video and write off I was disappointed I didn’t see if these people were actually related to them but there’s lots of us out here who are and where is our portion of the castle lol

    • @johnmorgan8868
      @johnmorgan8868 3 місяці тому

      @@clf8668 me to

  • @lotusdolphin
    @lotusdolphin 3 місяці тому

    Wonderful video Julie. Well done. The history was fascinating. Thank you so much from California.

  • @d.l.l.6578
    @d.l.l.6578 3 місяці тому +3

    I liked the house and presentation, but I found the constant interruption disconcerting. We need to let the speaker finish their thought before we respond.

  • @eiroasis
    @eiroasis 3 місяці тому +1

    This was wonderful to watch. Thank you. 😊🙏✨️

  • @jimmylight4866
    @jimmylight4866 3 місяці тому +8

    I remember him fondly as William The Bastard.
    Those French Normans are a restless breed.

    • @waynejohnson1304
      @waynejohnson1304 3 місяці тому +9

      They did live in Normandy, but, they originally came from Germany via Sweden and Denmark. Remember, they were Vikings.

    • @jimmylight4866
      @jimmylight4866 3 місяці тому +3

      @@waynejohnson1304 Yes, I know. That's why I said "restless". I have French Norman blood. They took on French customs but blood is blood.

    • @waynejohnson1304
      @waynejohnson1304 3 місяці тому +9

      @@jimmylight4866 They spoke French mainly when they went to England. We would be speaking French right now if it were not for the Black Plague. The common people in England, at the time, only spoke English and so, in order to warn everyone about the plague, it was decided that they had to use English since most of those who lived in the countryside spoke English and not French like the upper class. From then onward, English became the dominant language.

    • @jimmylight4866
      @jimmylight4866 3 місяці тому +1

      @@waynejohnson1304 Thanks Wayne! Very interesting.

    • @bunyipdragon9499
      @bunyipdragon9499 3 місяці тому +2

      If you know him as "the bastard" I'm guessing you're from the north ?

  • @slowfootlabeef704
    @slowfootlabeef704 3 місяці тому

    Very enjoyable tour, looking forward to more!

  • @Dcassimatis
    @Dcassimatis 3 місяці тому +4

    The reason why roses don't like being laid down in old beds may be do to the "Mycorrhizae" or "Fungal Root" which is a symbiotic arrangement that benefits both organisms,... the "Fungal Root" has developed a symbiosis with the old plant, "The Rose" in this case, and wants to reject the new planting,... this likely the reason totally removing the soil is needed to allow the new roses to grow.

  • @elviciosodelavida
    @elviciosodelavida Місяць тому

    Loved watching you in Ladies of London!!! I didn’t even start watching the ladies of London till a couple weeks ago, but been watching this channel on and off since a year ago. No wonder Julie looked so familiar when watching Ladies of London!!

  • @kristinamullen4066
    @kristinamullen4066 3 місяці тому +26

    I'm one of many who are descendants of William thecConquerer.I Don t know much history about him so this will be interesting.

    • @jaxgal618
      @jaxgal618 3 місяці тому +2

      He is my 26th Great Grandfather.

    • @ml8452
      @ml8452 3 місяці тому +2

      Does that make the 3 of us relatives too? I’m also a descendant!

    • @ricklatouch2263
      @ricklatouch2263 3 місяці тому +9

      And I am a descendant of Alexander The Great’s little known brother, Andrew The Mediocre. Not much is known of Andy, for good reason.

    • @Lixard_444
      @Lixard_444 3 місяці тому +1

      @@ml8452 cousin here!

    • @Indigenous_Briton.007
      @Indigenous_Briton.007 3 місяці тому

      Nobody cares. We are not his descendants. You are just an American

  • @blbrightlights564
    @blbrightlights564 2 місяці тому +1

    You've done a great video you are very warm and natural

  • @TNThornhill
    @TNThornhill 3 місяці тому +8

    I've never felt more generationally unwealthy.

  • @laurieallen8040
    @laurieallen8040 3 місяці тому

    Thank you, Julie. As always, filled with great detail and delightful.

  • @captaincurd2681
    @captaincurd2681 2 місяці тому +3

    OML ! it is like watching classic movies from the golden era. How refreshing.

  • @SkarlettMedusa
    @SkarlettMedusa 2 місяці тому

    Im fascinated by history and this opportunity to experience living history as such is a gift of which I am deeply grateful. Thank you.

  • @sharonhuggins7383
    @sharonhuggins7383 3 місяці тому +34

    Yes, she should definitely throw in some "I say," "jolly good," and "how extraordinary" 😂

    • @thegrimreaper1991
      @thegrimreaper1991 3 місяці тому +2

      Why? Why would that be funny? I’m British too and I’m trying to understand your statement 🤨

    • @keithwhisman
      @keithwhisman 3 місяці тому

      No way, she’s American and should keep her American dialect. That is the person her husband married.. If he wanted some Brit hag he would’ve married a Brit girl..

    • @jaydouglas5847
      @jaydouglas5847 3 місяці тому

      @@thegrimreaper1991 Grim Reaper, my dear chum, I will try to answer that for you. Allow me to embark upon this delightful endeavor with all the vim and vigor of a seasoned cricketer. Picture this: Miss Sharon, bless her cotton socks, found herself in a bit of a pickle. You see, she was exchanging pleasantries with Classy, who had rather astutely observed, “Blimey, so many haters!” Now, Miss Sharon, being American by birth and not British like a cup of Earl Grey on a drizzly afternoon, felt compelled to respond in kind.
      “By Jove,” she thought, “what better way to win over these naysayers than with a dash of quintessential Britishness?” And so, with a twinkle in her eye and a nod to the Queen, she urged if not downright recommended linguistic escapade and caper.
      Perhaps she might invoke the sacred sport of cricket. “Not playing fair, old bean,” she chided, “would be like bowling underarm - utterly unsporting!” And let’s face it, nothing ruffles feathers quite like a cheeky underarm delivery.
      But wait, there’s more! Miss Sharon, in her infinite wisdom, could advise the host, Julie, to sprinkle her discourse with phrases that would make even a bulldog blush. “Poppycock!” she might exclaim, “and bollocks, too!” Yes, bollocks - that splendid expletive that can convey anything from mild annoyance to sheer disbelief. It’s the Swiss Army knife of British profanity.
      Now, my friend, let us address those stiff-upper-lipped curmudgeons. Do you carry such a banner ?
      They’re the sort who’d frown upon a cucumber sandwich without the crusts. “Oh, bother,” they’d say, “this interloper isn’t even island-born!” But Miss Julie, bless her heart, wasn’t having any of it. She’d sooner dance a jig with a Highland cow than let those sourpusses rain on her parade.
      And what of you, Dear Reaper? Are you a negative Nelly, perpetually sipping lukewarm tea and lamenting the state of the weather? Perchance were you shipped off to a boarding school nestled among rolling hills, where the scent of damp tweed mingled with the aroma of mildewed textbooks?
      Fear not, my compatriot! Let us seize the day like a fox stealing eggs from a henhouse. Smell the roses - nay, inhale them - while they’re still dew-kissed. For soon enough, all things wither into rot, like a soggy crumpet left out in the rain. So chin up, old boy, and cast thy gloom aside. You're British, after all - and that means carry on, chin up come rain or shine old boy!

    • @bethbartlett5692
      @bethbartlett5692 3 місяці тому +3

      Why? She's Authentic. Aristocracy doesn't speak that way anyway.

  • @davidmiller532
    @davidmiller532 3 місяці тому +1

    Always interesting these estates the history and a keen eye you can tell how generations contributed from their travels,the influence while subtle is there,thanks for sharing.

  • @waynejohnson1304
    @waynejohnson1304 3 місяці тому +5

    5 of my family lines go back to William the Conqueror too through Edward I, of England. That line continues back to Charlemagne.

    • @carwyn-ab-aneirin
      @carwyn-ab-aneirin 3 місяці тому +3

      Well, old sport, this was very enlightening. But it's worth pointing out that you are the fusion between Fred Flintstone and John Travolta.

    • @waynejohnson1304
      @waynejohnson1304 3 місяці тому +1

      @@carwyn-ab-aneirin As are you too.

    • @carwyn-ab-aneirin
      @carwyn-ab-aneirin 3 місяці тому +2

      @@waynejohnson1304 😄🤙

    • @aarons6935
      @aarons6935 Місяць тому +1

      No they do not.

    • @waynejohnson1304
      @waynejohnson1304 Місяць тому +1

      @@aarons6935 I wish I could be as sure as you. How do you do it?

  • @brianclemetson8781
    @brianclemetson8781 3 місяці тому

    Such an enjoyable film. Full of touching and emotional moments. Amazing to see how much joy there isn't taking care of these old historical homes. Thank you Julia for such wonderful work

  • @aprilarnold5152
    @aprilarnold5152 3 місяці тому +11

    The title of this video is rather misleading. There's barely anything left of William the Conqueror's "perfectly preserved castle."

    • @judjudersawn2596
      @judjudersawn2596 3 місяці тому +3

      The exterior is perfectly preserved. The interior is there it’s just covered with renovations.

    • @DarkSideACTUAL
      @DarkSideACTUAL 2 місяці тому +2

      I see what you're saying but it is like 900 years old and still standing. You have to use your imagination but just Imagin the hero's that walked in those same places and were on that site. Just to know where the building stood would be special enough but to have a true structure, of course updated over centuries, is so incredible.

  • @tommygsgamingchannel
    @tommygsgamingchannel 29 днів тому

    I love this! Thank you for sharing this wonderful place. What great history!

  • @maryfrump7937
    @maryfrump7937 3 місяці тому +5

    I would love prints of these paintings. Hard to find so far.

    • @rawdawgg_
      @rawdawgg_ 2 місяці тому

      I do say madam Frump, did you aquire prints of said paintings?

  • @elsiestormont1366
    @elsiestormont1366 3 місяці тому +1

    This was well worth the time to watch.

  • @RedDevilMoto
    @RedDevilMoto 3 місяці тому +21

    this castle is not "perfectly preserved' it has been modernized throughout. Many of the walls have been updated to modern architecture. Much of the furniture is from a more modern age. I struggle to find where it has been perfectly preserved beyond the orginal outside walls and surrounding garden walls.

    • @BryantMoore87
      @BryantMoore87 3 місяці тому +2

      You're right, but we have many amazing medieval churches and museum castles for that, this is truly a home.

    • @williambarr2698
      @williambarr2698 2 місяці тому

      It's amazing to keep those walls standing. If original it would not be much fun to look at. Most of these place had originally been forts that favored a barn.

  • @lynnedore557
    @lynnedore557 2 місяці тому

    Thank you. I enjoyed watching this.😊

  • @Wyrmfyr
    @Wyrmfyr 3 місяці тому +3

    I'm having a rocking ham sandwich for dinner 🍽️.

  • @laurenmay2098
    @laurenmay2098 3 дні тому

    Espetacular presentation!

  • @kevincaldwell4707
    @kevincaldwell4707 3 місяці тому +7

    These shows, like Dowton Abby, are popular as we in our current era like to see how those rich aristocracy lived back in the day.

    • @yaddahaysmarmalite4059
      @yaddahaysmarmalite4059 3 місяці тому +1

      i like to be abhorred by how they lived and be grateful for my luck at not having inherited one of these ~grand~ estates. grand living is so unsustainable.

  • @genevievehandley7106
    @genevievehandley7106 2 місяці тому

    Love watching this channel. Thank you for the history. ❤

  • @5th_progenator_reesecobar758
    @5th_progenator_reesecobar758 3 місяці тому +5

    Either this channel or I need to re-evaluate what "Perfectly Preserved" means. I didn't expect an episode of BriTV Cribs.

  • @chris.asi_romeo
    @chris.asi_romeo 3 місяці тому

    Excellent documentary 💯👏
    I enjoyed watching.
    Love watching castles.

  • @yad-thaddag
    @yad-thaddag 3 місяці тому +7

    Marrying into aristocracy sounds awesome! But I don't know, the Earl of Sandwich? That doesn't sound very prestigious to me! 😋

    • @dperson9212
      @dperson9212 3 місяці тому +5

      Well, he allegedly invented the sandwich, hence the name....

    • @josephkeres4604
      @josephkeres4604 2 місяці тому

      It is if you’re hungry.

    • @annedoyle222
      @annedoyle222 2 місяці тому +1

      Yes he did invent the sandwich

    • @kwkw5711
      @kwkw5711 2 місяці тому

      Sandwich is a place namesoearlof a place in South of England

  • @michellemuscat6627
    @michellemuscat6627 3 місяці тому +1

    Amazing and beautiful. I love the History.

  • @Aces77777
    @Aces77777 3 місяці тому +3

    There is nothing that remains from William the conqueror that can remain the same