This has been by far my favorite AV episode!! As a Catholic, this particularly resonated as I have a son named after Edmund Campion. The family history of this historic house is amazing!! The home and gardens are stunning and the family is so gracious and welcoming!
What an interesting and beautiful home 🩷 I rarely come across the Catholic side of England's history in my royal ramblings, so this was extra fascinating to me. Thanks so much for sharing!
By far, one of the best. Ad an American-Catholic I have such an appreciation for his family's mission over the years. I also went to college in Providence, so what a lovely treat to see the Brown connection. I have added this residence to my list of must see. Thank you, Julie ❤❤
Like many families from the United States, my wife and I trace much of our heritage back to the United Kingdom. This, along with a love of history and a fascination with great families and great houses, has made me spend countless hours going down UA-cam "rabbit holes". Yours is one of my favorites. Thank you for your interest and energy in preserving and presenting such detailed and heartfelt content.
I love the way the house is decorated. The simplicity of the plaint(er) walls and the symmetrical furniture and art arrangements playing off the extraordinary furnishings, fabrics, and decorative items make it special, but approachable at the same time.
This is truly amazing piece of history. Lord Camoy did a fantastic job explaining great details of the house. Love that you share this beautiful place with the public. Thank you Julie, ❤ your job!
Julie what a wonderful presentation. Lord Camoys is an endless source of family history. Just delightful and informative. A wonderful Insight into Catholic British history.
wow just really humble people who have embraced their time on this earth to preserving this beautiful home...and living amongst their history so symbiotically...true gems the family and the manor!!!
Thank you for this heartfelt video. It’s very unique to hear such a personal story regarding the persecution of Catholics in Britain. It’s one thing to read about it in the history books and another to hear about it here. This Baron’s family story was touching. And so precious that they hung onto their faith throughout the times. What a beautiful family home, so well preserved and his parents had such foresight to open it to the public early on to be able to keep this important piece of history in the family. No doubt, Julie, you are doing the same for your family. ❤
My heart sunk when he mentioned that he used to spin those precious globes when he was a kid 😂 If I ever lived in such wonderful home I'll be tiptoeing around everything all the time! Amazing episode thanks for sharing.
This is by far the most charming of all the homes and grounds you have visited. Just perfectly done! Only thing I didn’t have a passion for was the very pink chapel. And that of course is just personal taste. Lovely people 💕
This is a wonderful segment. It checks all the Boxes... Beautiful, Interesting, Charming, and a slice of History that I never knew existed! Your chats with William and Ailsa Stonor were perfect: Light and Tight, and left me wanting more! 👍
I am particularly moved by the religious history of the Stonor family. I grew up in a family with a Protestant parent and a Catholic parent, and luckily we were accepted and loved by both sides of the family who respected the faith of the other side. So we grew up in a cradle of love, moving back and forth between both families, which is now one family. I am a Protestant by faith and conviction, but when I attend Mass with my relatives I feel very much like I have come home. So I am heartened to learn that the Stonor family has survived and thrived with their faith preserved and honoured.
Love the behind the scenes at all the historical homes, Julie. How delightful for the public to be able to enjoy these unique living/breathing museums. They are a favorite when I get to UK from Canada. Lord Camoys historical knowledge is epic and the way he describes everything showcases how much he cares about his family home, but also the preservation of history these places represent.
This was like going away to school! So much history and interest entwined with historic documents and gorgeous gardens. What a magnificent place! I truly hope to visit one day. Thank you so much for sharing this. ♥
Amazing family! Beautiful place! Their decor is light and airy, not dark and gloomy as some places. That bed was incredible. You get up every morning like Venus! ❤
Absolutely the best episode! From the wonderful history conveyed through the Lord Comoy to the beautiful home and artifacts and the lovely gardens shown by Elsa, they were gracious host that are truly admirable for the work they do and are just such a special touch to your home tours. I am so happy you toured their home for us!
Your videos are such a pleasure. The personal stories placed within the context of British national history makes them all the more interesting and enjoyable. The hard work your family does to preserve and share their home is admirable, and I hope appreciated by many. Should the opportunity arise, could you please pass on that the stories about the Stonor family’s long defense of their faith is quite moving, even to this old, cranky lapsed Catholic.
Brilliant tour of this remarkable manor, a bit of history I’m sure a lot of us were unaware of, just fascinating! I’m in S. California and wish I could just get in my car and go there! Thank you to the family for being the caretakers, Julie for taking us there. Only 4 copies of that book! Take care of that book! Very beautiful!
What an amazing place and family history! I so look forward to each place you visit and to see how far back each families' history goes. Fascinating!, thank you!😊😊
Beautiful estate. The British with tradition and preservation 👏👏👏👌. 29th generation...many adults don't even know beyond 6th generation. It hurts when people with no or those who don't value and understand these traditions try to disparage and brand them as elitist .....and cause a little watering of it. I think people with these rich traditions should be super proud of it and their ancestors.
“Chaos, and the hunt was on”- superb episode. Thank you for so beautifully telling the story of 29 generations. Change is always a challenge. There is a lot to consider when protecting a beautiful legacy. Spot on and thanks for telling the story - Greetings from Door County Wisconsin, a place of shared preservation values. Cheers.
Yes I'm going over it again for the chairs. I've inherited reproductions that need reupholstered. I happened on this and there is caning and leather on these. Interesting.
Oh, ouah, what a beautiful place! I mean, I saw the exterior and I was like "blah, it's bland, boring", but the history as told by the Lord of the Manor, plus the incredibly magnificent interior, so beautiful and warm, made this manor an incredible historic home. I absolutely loved that episode and we got to see so many interior rooms instead of just one or two. I love when we get to see lots of rooms, since I will never be able to visit in person. I always say: "I love to visit those manors and castles but I wouldn't want to live in them, too cold, old fashion looking", but this Stonor Park? The renovation was so tastefully done, making it a warm, cosy place to live while respecting the past. I wouldn't mind living there, I envy the family. Plus that sooooo long history! Incredible place and incredible episode and congrats to the owner to share it with us.
Wonderful job! ❤ Would love more house drawings be added to your stories to go along with history. Showing where original parts of house began and how expansions took place with architecture. We can pause so you don't have to spend hours showing it to us... ❤
I watch a lot of British history documentaries and this is one of the most unique and fascinating ones bc of the unique situation of this family. Utterly amazing to hear about their Catholic roots and the family stories through the centuries. Absolutely fascinating thank you so much and cheers to the Stoner family for preserving this history and continuing on so well. Thx again, just the best tale!
Absolutely fascinating and oh so beautiful. One of the best so far… the religious background and knowledge, really pulled at my heartstrings , amazing. Thanks Julie, I hope they let us know more about their American ancestor. That would be a great future episode
What a wonderful place- gorgeous home and gardens. I didn’t know that any such manors survived the Protestant rule and oppression. Amazing. So close to London I would’ve thought they were ripe for the picking.
This is an episode I will save for my own inspiration thankyou Viscountess Julie. This is no ordinary castle 🏰 this is such a home to be cherished and preserved hopefully forever. I’m so happy to be a new subscriber to your work, it’s not just a means or your brand or your social media presence there’s depth here and so much heart ♥️ with an appreciation and love of history I admire as deeply. ✨🕊️💚☘️💚🕊️✨
It’s interesting that they have the Gondola chair. I’m from Rhode Island and we have an event downtown Providence Rhode Island called “WATER FIRE” where Gondola boats are on the Woonasquatucket and Providence river and at night they light fires on the water!! It’s beautiful the Gondola boats float up and down the river adding wood to the fires it’s such an amazing event it’s so unique!!
I've just discovered your channel and subscribed. Your content is excellent, clearly well-researched but also exceedingly well shot and edited. You are a most engaging host. Thanks for using your privileged access to these wonderful houses to bring us along.
For me, this has been your most fascinating episode yet. I will never be able to visit England but I am looking forward to re-watching this episode and studying the history of Stonor Park. Thank you for posting!!!
Jule, this video on Stonor Park is amazing, such incredible documents they have in their library...and 29 generations! This video inspired me to ask, though, these lovely libraries - are people transcribing these amazing old texts that are in these libraries, are there people who are (very gently) scanning them and typing them up so that we have access to them more widely? That would be incredible
Pleaseeee visit Harlaxton manor! I lived right next to it for many years, it’s got some strong female owners historically and American students live there now x
Oh Im so excited that you took my suggestion to have Shakespeare Summer Theatre in the garden for young actors and actresses! Yay! I hope it will be a raging success and also include young actors from your local high schools or nearby colleges! Give the kids a chance and experience! Don't forget the Annual Mapperton Fiddlers Contest and Country Dance Contest! No one can resist a foot-tapping fiddle and a good dance! Im sure it will be very popular! Mapperton's reputation for supporting English Arts will be firmly established.
Hi just found your channel today, i Love History especially British History i was told my grandfather was British but have little information on him. South African
I love this episode!! When i looked at the house, at first I thought, meh, its basic, then when she went inside...the history, let alone the interior was anything but! Such a rich, unique history and the fact that 900 yrs later the family still resides!! Im floored!! And lets talk about that bed..lol!! Just a gem!!!❤❤❤❤
Absolutely love your informative and interesting episodes. I was wondering if you need any more letter transcribers for the Gilded Age American Heiress project. I am a retired history teacher and have lots of time that I could give to the task.
I love your white/cream outfit that you are wearing in your intro!! It is so flattering & so beautiful. Stonor House was such a treat. My curiosity was piqued about St. Edmund Campion & the pagan stone circle so I will be looking up more information about those two things. Thanks!
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This has been by far my favorite AV episode!! As a Catholic, this particularly resonated as I have a son named after Edmund Campion. The family history of this historic house is amazing!! The home and gardens are stunning and the family is so gracious and welcoming!
I always like the homes with priests holes 🙏🏻
One of your best episodes thanks so much, and to Lord Camoys, who conveys such a great understanding of his home and family.
Absolutely, couldn't of said it better.
A fantastic appreciation an enthusiastic of family heritage and a beautiful garden x
Yes, thank you very much!
Very interesting, he was a great story teller and those gardens were particularly ethereal and beautiful ❤thank you
What an interesting and beautiful home 🩷 I rarely come across the Catholic side of England's history in my royal ramblings, so this was extra fascinating to me. Thanks so much for sharing!
There is a movie called Gunpowder which is about Catholics in England. It’s on HBO Max.
By far, one of the best. Ad an American-Catholic I have such an appreciation for his family's mission over the years. I also went to college in Providence, so what a lovely treat to see the Brown connection. I have added this residence to my list of must see. Thank you, Julie ❤❤
Just read Gwenyth Paltrows son is going to Brown.
Like many families from the United States, my wife and I trace much of our heritage back to the United Kingdom. This, along with a love of history and a fascination with great families and great houses, has made me spend countless hours going down UA-cam "rabbit holes". Yours is one of my favorites. Thank you for your interest and energy in preserving and presenting such detailed and heartfelt content.
I love the way the house is decorated. The simplicity of the plaint(er) walls and the symmetrical furniture and art arrangements playing off the extraordinary furnishings, fabrics, and decorative items make it special, but approachable at the same time.
This is truly amazing piece of history. Lord Camoy did a fantastic job explaining great details of the house. Love that you share this beautiful place with the public. Thank you Julie, ❤ your job!
Julie what a wonderful presentation. Lord Camoys is an endless source of family history. Just delightful and informative. A wonderful Insight into Catholic British history.
The interiors are so vibrant, refined, and just so elegant. What a great home.
wow just really humble people who have embraced their time on this earth to preserving this beautiful home...and living amongst their history so symbiotically...true gems the family and the manor!!!
Thank you for this heartfelt video. It’s very unique to hear such a personal story regarding the persecution of Catholics in Britain. It’s one thing to read about it in the history books and another to hear about it here. This Baron’s family story was touching. And so precious that they hung onto their faith throughout the times. What a beautiful family home, so well preserved and his parents had such foresight to open it to the public early on to be able to keep this important piece of history in the family. No doubt, Julie, you are doing the same for your family. ❤
Stonor is a true time capsule! I am 10 minutes in and completely blown away.
My heart sunk when he mentioned that he used to spin those precious globes when he was a kid 😂
If I ever lived in such wonderful home I'll be tiptoeing around everything all the time!
Amazing episode thanks for sharing.
Love the old oil paintings of the ancestors ❤
Wonderful video. Also a wonderful family to still be the caretakers of this great house. What an incredible history this house has witnessed. ❤
This is by far the most charming of all the homes and grounds you have visited. Just perfectly done! Only thing I didn’t have a passion for was the very pink chapel. And that of course is just personal taste. Lovely people 💕
Beautiful home and garden. I could watch these video's all day long. Thank you American Viscountess!
This is a wonderful segment. It checks all the Boxes... Beautiful, Interesting, Charming, and a slice of History that I never knew existed! Your chats with William and Ailsa Stonor were perfect: Light and Tight, and left me wanting more! 👍
I am particularly moved by the religious history of the Stonor family. I grew up in a family with a Protestant parent and a Catholic parent, and luckily we were accepted and loved by both sides of the family who respected the faith of the other side. So we grew up in a cradle of love, moving back and forth between both families, which is now one family. I am a Protestant by faith and conviction, but when I attend Mass with my relatives I feel very much like I have come home. So I am heartened to learn that the Stonor family has survived and thrived with their faith preserved and honoured.
Yes! A relaxed family home. I just love the uncluttered simplicity of it and what a charming host you had.
Thank you for the fascinating documentary about a very brave unique English family.❤🇮🇪
Such a beautiful home. It is amazing to me how old this home is, but then again the USA is quite young compared to the UK.
Love the behind the scenes at all the historical homes, Julie. How delightful for the public to be able to enjoy these unique living/breathing museums. They are a favorite when I get to UK from Canada. Lord Camoys historical knowledge is epic and the way he describes everything showcases how much he cares about his family home, but also the preservation of history these places represent.
This was like going away to school! So much history and interest entwined with historic documents and gorgeous gardens. What a magnificent place! I truly hope to visit one day. Thank you so much for sharing this. ♥
Our pleasure!
Amazing family! Beautiful place! Their decor is light and airy, not dark and gloomy as some places. That bed was incredible. You get up every morning like Venus! ❤
What a fabulous tour and incredible collections. Great tour guide. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks so much!
Absolutely the best episode! From the wonderful history conveyed through the Lord Comoy to the beautiful home and artifacts and the lovely gardens shown by Elsa, they were gracious host that are truly admirable for the work they do and are just such a special touch to your home tours. I am so happy you toured their home for us!
They have very lovely modern portraits . Nice 😊
What grand history! The treasures in that house! ❤
Another beautiful tour. Fabulous home and garden. Thank you Julie and Lord and Lady ❤
Your videos are such a pleasure. The personal stories placed within the context of British national history makes them all the more interesting and enjoyable. The hard work your family does to preserve and share their home is admirable, and I hope appreciated by many.
Should the opportunity arise, could you please pass on that the stories about the Stonor family’s long defense of their faith is quite moving, even to this old, cranky lapsed Catholic.
I enjoyed this video, very educational and very important in details about it's part in the history of England.
Thanks once again Julie - excellent episode. I came for the globes, but stayed for the shell bed, fabulously bonkers.
Brilliant tour of this remarkable manor, a bit of history I’m sure a lot of us were unaware of, just fascinating! I’m in S. California and wish I could just get in my car and go there! Thank you to the family for being the caretakers, Julie for taking us there. Only 4 copies of that book! Take care of that book! Very beautiful!
Glad you enjoyed it
What an amazing place and family history!
I so look forward to each place you visit and to see how far back each families' history goes.
Fascinating!, thank you!😊😊
Beautiful estate. The British with tradition and preservation 👏👏👏👌. 29th generation...many adults don't even know beyond 6th generation. It hurts when people with no or those who don't value and understand these traditions try to disparage and brand them as elitist .....and cause a little watering of it. I think people with these rich traditions should be super proud of it and their ancestors.
Beautiful building and beautiful rooms. Thank you for making this series
Wonderful tour! Oh yes, the Brown family of Rhode Island. There is a beautiful Brown mansion in Newport, Rhode Island. ☀️
What a wonderful place.
“Chaos, and the hunt was on”- superb episode. Thank you for so beautifully telling the story of 29 generations.
Change is always a challenge. There is a lot to consider when protecting a beautiful legacy.
Spot on and thanks for telling the story - Greetings from Door County Wisconsin, a place of shared preservation values. Cheers.
What a great episode 💕...Thank you Julie and your host was so interesting and knowledgeable ..x
Glad you enjoyed it!
I luv the colors of the chapel. Cheery, & comfy, not dull looking.
I luv the library, i would spend the majority of my time there.
Yes I'm going over it again for the chairs. I've inherited reproductions that need reupholstered. I happened on this and there is caning and leather on these. Interesting.
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You’re amazing Julie - thank you 😊
What a beautiful home and grounds! Thank you for sharing with the world!
Oh, ouah, what a beautiful place! I mean, I saw the exterior and I was like "blah, it's bland, boring", but the history as told by the Lord of the Manor, plus the incredibly magnificent interior, so beautiful and warm, made this manor an incredible historic home.
I absolutely loved that episode and we got to see so many interior rooms instead of just one or two. I love when we get to see lots of rooms, since I will never be able to visit in person.
I always say: "I love to visit those manors and castles but I wouldn't want to live in them, too cold, old fashion looking", but this Stonor Park? The renovation was so tastefully done, making it a warm, cosy place to live while respecting the past. I wouldn't mind living there, I envy the family. Plus that sooooo long history!
Incredible place and incredible episode and congrats to the owner to share it with us.
Wonderful job! ❤ Would love more house drawings be added to your stories to go along with history. Showing where original parts of house began and how expansions took place with architecture. We can pause so you don't have to spend hours showing it to us... ❤
Noted!
Magnificent tour Julie! What a marvelous estate! Thank you and the crew and the estate and family! 🌿🩷💚
I watch a lot of British history documentaries and this is one of the most unique and fascinating ones bc of the unique situation of this family. Utterly amazing to hear about their Catholic roots and the family stories through the centuries. Absolutely fascinating thank you so much and cheers to the Stoner family for preserving this history and continuing on so well. Thx again, just the best tale!
What a very lovely place including its lovely inhabitants! Thank you very much!❤
Absolutely fascinating and oh so beautiful. One of the best so far… the religious background and knowledge, really pulled at my heartstrings , amazing. Thanks Julie, I hope they let us know more about their American ancestor. That would be a great future episode
Goodness to be a fly on the wall to see the historical artifacts.
What a wonderful home with such an interesting long history. Thanks for the tour!
What a wonderful place- gorgeous home and gardens. I didn’t know that any such manors survived the Protestant rule and oppression. Amazing. So close to London I would’ve thought they were ripe for the picking.
I love your series…I just wish you wouldn’t interrupt your hosts as much as you do!
Vibes of Outlander in this vlog. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, that was a fabulous tour, such great history and we loved seeing so much of the castle!! Please do more like this one! ❤
This is an episode I will save for my own inspiration thankyou Viscountess Julie. This is no ordinary castle 🏰 this is such a home to be cherished and preserved hopefully forever. I’m so happy to be a new subscriber to your work, it’s not just a means or your brand or your social media presence there’s depth here and so much heart ♥️ with an appreciation and love of history I admire as deeply.
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Wonderful!
What a lovely, informative kind man. That you both for teaching us. 😊
What a gorgeous space.
It’s interesting that they have the Gondola chair. I’m from Rhode Island and we have an event downtown Providence Rhode Island called “WATER FIRE” where Gondola boats are on the Woonasquatucket and Providence river and at night they light fires on the water!! It’s beautiful the Gondola boats float up and down the river adding wood to the fires it’s such an amazing event it’s so unique!!
Again Julie another outstanding video . Thanks so much.
You are so welcome!
So very beautiful, thank you for sharing:)🤩
Bravo! This was a fabulous episode! 💕
I've just discovered your channel and subscribed. Your content is excellent, clearly well-researched but also exceedingly well shot and edited. You are a most engaging host. Thanks for using your privileged access to these wonderful houses to bring us along.
For me, this has been your most fascinating episode yet. I will never be able to visit England but I am looking forward to re-watching this episode and studying the history of Stonor Park. Thank you for posting!!!
Jule, this video on Stonor Park is amazing, such incredible documents they have in their library...and 29 generations! This video inspired me to ask, though, these lovely libraries - are people transcribing these amazing old texts that are in these libraries, are there people who are (very gently) scanning them and typing them up so that we have access to them more widely? That would be incredible
This was a fabulous video, thank you, what history! ❤
My favorite episode thus far. This is an amazing family and fascinating history ❤
What a stunning history, wow I just love these tours ❤❤
People do not realize how badly Catholics were persecuted in England for their faith. Thank you for this video.
Loved the purple tulips in that garden setting ...
Another interesting episode..tks Julie. 🇺🇸
Great episode
Outstanding!!! Loved this Julie !
Pleaseeee visit Harlaxton manor! I lived right next to it for many years, it’s got some strong female owners historically and American students live there now x
Awesome episode! I want to go visit Stonor one day. So much amazing history in one place!
Fascinating history!
Would love to see some more family homes that aren’t as grand, I’d shakespeares/Newtons etc. - even though I loveeeee stately homes and castles haha.
Loved this video. Thankyou
Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh Im so excited that you took my suggestion to have Shakespeare Summer Theatre in the garden for young actors and actresses! Yay! I hope it will be a raging success and also include young actors from your local high schools or nearby colleges! Give the kids a chance and experience! Don't forget the Annual Mapperton Fiddlers Contest and Country Dance Contest! No one can resist a foot-tapping fiddle and a good dance! Im sure it will be very popular! Mapperton's reputation for supporting English Arts will be firmly established.
Love the Catholic history and the estate! Great job Julie!
As an American Catholic I was very interested in the Stoner family history. The estate is beautiful.
Hi just found your channel today, i Love History especially British History i was told my grandfather was British but have little information on him. South African
That car is stunning! I lived in Stonor village where stonor park is!
... interesting, soothing & beautiful. I love my birth country 🇬🇧 AND my west indian/Caribbean heritage.
Thank you for this lovely channel & series. 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great episode. Love this series.
I loved this episode 🥰
What a beautiful setting for a gorgeous home! The dining room was lovely.
Thank you!! 😊
What a wonderful place,so love that ha nd blocked wallpaper❤
I love this episode!! When i looked at the house, at first I thought, meh, its basic, then when she went inside...the history, let alone the interior was anything but! Such a rich, unique history and the fact that 900 yrs later the family still resides!! Im floored!! And lets talk about that bed..lol!! Just a gem!!!❤❤❤❤
Absolutely love your informative and interesting episodes. I was wondering if you need any more letter transcribers for the Gilded Age American Heiress project. I am a retired history teacher and have lots of time that I could give to the task.
Such an enjoyable episodes.
Very intresting place and history
I love your white/cream outfit that you are wearing in your intro!! It is so flattering & so beautiful. Stonor House was such a treat. My curiosity was piqued about St. Edmund Campion & the pagan stone circle so I will be looking up more information about those two things. Thanks!
Incredible episode. Thank you so much. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
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Wow, i recognised it instantly as a filming location from the James Bond movie "The Living Daylights". It is quite stunning from the inside
I would love to visit this place! I’m placing it on my to do/bucket list. ❤😊
Loved this so much, adore your channel. Thanks for all the hard work that you all put in.
Julie nice video and beautifu and historical Stone House.
Many thanks!