Inside The Grosvenor "Old Money" Mansions (Dukes of Westminster)
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- Опубликовано: 17 июн 2024
- This episode takes you on a tour of the Grosvenors family’s “old money” mansions and estates - exploring the lavish embodiments of their storied heritage.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
Chapter 1: Eaton Hall: The Family Seat
Chapter 2: The Grosvenor Hidden Haven: Abbeystead
Chapter 3: Metropolitan Majesty - Grosvenor House
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In the intricate tapestry of British aristocracy, the Grosvenor family, Dukes of Westminster, stands out for their enduring legacy, seamlessly blending "Old Money" traditions with the modern era.
Their journey from Norman conquerors to stewards of vast estates encapsulates a unique blend of history, luxury, and responsibility that characterizes the quintessence of aristocratic heritage.
Eaton Hall, the Grosvenor family's ancestral seat, epitomizes their storied past and architectural evolution.
Initially established in the 15th century, the estate underwent significant transformations, reflecting changes in architectural tastes and societal norms.
From William Porden's early 19th-century Gothic Revival masterpiece to Alfred Waterhouse's later Victorian iteration, Eaton Hall showcases a rich tapestry of design and innovation.
Despite modern alterations, elements like the Eaton Chapel, with its Gothic Revival style and stained glass, remain testaments to the family's historical and cultural legacies.
Beyond the grandeur of Eaton Hall, the Grosvenor family's affinity for nature and conservation is evident in the estate's meticulously curated gardens.
Spanning 88 acres, these gardens transitioned from formal 17th-century designs to more naturalistic 18th-century layouts, reflecting broader trends in landscape architecture.
Today, they serve not only as a sanctuary of biodiversity but also as a venue for charitable events, furthering the family's commitment to community and philanthropy.
Abbeystead, another jewel in the Grosvenor estate, offers a contrast to Eaton Hall's opulence with its tranquil setting in Lancashire's Forest of Bowland.
This retreat, with historical ties to Cistercian monks, underscores the Grosvenor family's deep connection to England's natural and spiritual heritage.
The estate's management practices, particularly in conservation and sustainable agriculture, highlight a forward-thinking approach to land stewardship, balancing the preservation of natural beauty with the needs of modern life.
The narrative of Grosvenor House in London's Mayfair district encapsulates the family's urban influence.
Initially a symbol of aristocratic splendor, Grosvenor House transitioned from a private mansion to a luxury hotel, reflecting broader shifts in societal and economic landscapes.
This transformation from a personal residence to a public hospitality venue illustrates the Grosvenor family's adaptability and their role in shaping London's architectural and social evolution.
As the current Duke of Westminster and his family continue to inhabit these historic estates, they embody the living legacy of the Grosvenor lineage.
Their stewardship of lands, commitment to community, and preservation of heritage reflect the enduring values of "Old Money" in an ever-changing world.
The Grosvenor family's estates, from the grand halls of Eaton to the serene landscapes of Abbeystead, offer a window into the past, present, and future of British aristocracy, weaving a narrative of resilience, innovation, and unwavering dedication to the land and its people.
COMMENT: Which aristocratic British family’s estates would you like us to feature next on this channel?
Chequers
Duke of Norfolk`s.estates.
Lady Colin Campbell Castle Goring Please?
The Marquess of Londonderry and The Duke of Abercorn
Such a shame to waste the original home! It was beautiful as was the London residence. What a shame!
It was probably not maintained & was leaky & mouldy! Costs more to renovate than building afresh. They obviously had the money to do so.
The current incarnation of Eaton Hall encases a totally incongruent flat-roofed concrete structure dating from the mid-1960s, which looked more like a new town's municipal offices than a country house.
Indeed. The demolition of most of Waterhouse's masterpiece in the early 1960s was a huge loss.
When it was finished it was described as looking like a warehouse on an industrial estate.
Cistercian monks were important because of their efforts to spread their farming techniques and the uses of water power to advance society. They had Abbeys all over Europe and they shared their technological advances between these Abbeys and then the monks shared them with the local farmers.
What was done to Eaton Hall in the 1960s -70s should have resulted in prosecution for criminal vandalism.
Hello,
And I'm very glad to have watched this remarkable video!
This video is valuable, and rich in information, as well as beautiful sights and scenery.
(Nice narrator too)
And I want to say that I was privileged enough to see bits and clips of the wedding of Hugh and Olivia, that just took place a couple of days ago, and I was pleasantly surprised to see such a lovely newly wed couple!
The pair honestly looked like good sweet humble people, you wouldn't know to look at them, that they are wealthy.
They seem like they are both pure, with no pretention, and nothing at all wrong with them.
I felt good vibes from them, and my sincerest wish is for the best for them, and that they have a bountifully full marriage, and they are blessed with healthy children, (if that's what they want), I just want their happiness!!
Really, because I have such a positive feeling about them!
(They did everything right so far, including dating and being betrothed for three years, getting to know each other first).
I think that they will exemplify what a truly good marriage is, and I believe that they have the strength to "roll with the waves" and to survive the buffeting that life sometimes brings.
Best wishes to;
The Grovesnors!
🤵👰♀️
Oh, by the way, at 13:06-13:10, the lovely family photo of all of the Grovesnor members, well, which one of the children is Hugh, who is now the groom at the recent wedding?
The Grosvenor Hotel serves a great afternoon tea. Make sure to reserve in advance.
Destroyed the beautiful Victoria house which cost the modern equivalent of 100,000,000 pounds and built a brutalist, Soviet style monstrosity in the 1960s for the modern equivalent of 7,000,000 pounds. What a travesty.
But the Victorian house was colossal, impossible to live in without an army of staff and needed millions to restore.
The Grosvenor shopping precinct in the Centre of Chester was 40 years ago full of small individual shops. Despite the Duke’s ownership the Centre was allowed to change to any shopping Centre in the country. Now it is dismal full of empty shops. Hardly a positive testament to the local duke.
Many of those small businesses closed due to Covid and then the rest have had such an issue with the invasion of MOB CRIME due to ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION without any assistance by the police there was nothing they could do. Until you all vote Khan out of office and allow your Police Department To actually do their job the businesses will stay away.
You go, Olivia.
Please can you feature the Duke of Devonshire's estates?
I cant believe they demolished the old hall!
It was impossible to live in.
I wonder why you missed out the mid-1960s iteration of Eaton Hall which was by far the most controversial; having replaced the resplendent gothic revival pile that was demolished to make way for it? It was a real shocker, in an ultra-modern style, and was refaced in fairly short order (1989) by the present French chateau design.
Yes, I had the same thought. I thought that house was demolished and replaced with the chateau style one rather than replaced. Very strange to omit it.
Yes, Ian, Duke of Bedford, after seeing the 1960s version said something along the line of "The Westminsters have a habit of rebuilding their house. One hopes this tradition will continue,
why oh why have you not done your homework...Eaton Hall was a horrid concrete bunker for many years...show that too as its a huge part of the history of Eaton Hall
None in the UK can surpass the Grosvenors
Countess Hazel Czernin, 10th Baroness Howard de Walden comes close!
Fabulous video! What a pleasure! Congratulations!
Thank you so much!
This video completely missed and ignored the white rectangular designed house that existed between the 1960s until it was remodelled to the french chateau design in 1989
If you’re going to do a video at all you shouldn’t miss out such an important part of the history - the replacement for Waterhouse’s Eaton hall was HORRENDOUS
Oh dear, it just goes to show you that good breeding and good taste don’t automatically go hand in hand. Alas, money and ostensible civic mindedness can’t fix that.
I hope the new Duchess will dilute this family's flawless bad taste.
@@digidol52 LOL!
The Grovner familiy is wealthy and privileged families who can follow in their foot steps
Very interesting. I love the grounds of Eaton Hall, it's too bad they kicked the horses out though.
Q propiedades hermosas😊
The current Duke is so young looking! I watched a clip of his wedding. That brought this video up. Hopefully he and his new bride have conservancy in mind as well.
Amo estas historias d la aristocracia inglesa😊😊
Ja visitou o castelo de Arundel , propriedade do duke de Nortfolk?
I should have said "YES" when his father asked me out! Didn't give it a second thought... not about the house though, I should have given the guy a chance and found out more about him... the real 'him' behind the money.
No reference to the modern house which was there in the 1960s until remade into the present house!!!!?????
What about the super modern hall that was built in the 70’s? I remember it as particularly striking for being so unusual and ugly!
Spencer-family ??
Make a video on birla and TATA family
Me gustaria ver lo d los principrs d kent
Wow. It was ruined in the 1980’s.
Don't if this true. But I read somewhere that he great, great, great, great son to Alexander Pushkin.
They need to hire an Arabic team to work on the gardens.
Or maybe if they don't have the budget, get consulting advice from the Oxford University's head gardener.
My god that's an ugly house (Eaton Hall}, architectural disaster, proof that no amount of money can buy style.
Exactly , it is horrible.
There is no heir to the dukedom .
Geez, he gets married in a couple weeks, give them a chance to pop out some kids.
@@deadcatbounce3124 he and his breeder better get busy as they have to have a boy girls don’t matter.
@@notnek202 The dukedom may or may survive in the future, but the Trust will.
@@deadcatbounce3124 The late Duke left his son a gold plated inheritance. He managed to avoid 40% tax through legal loopholes.
@@greyfriars6540 It's taxed when you earn it, it's taxed when you spend it, it's taxed if you own it, it's taxed when you die.
How much is enough for the greedy governments?
Really drab, grim, and commonplace architecture--no aesthetic appeal whatsover.
All very drab
The Grosvenor will soon be the Kings and Queens of England, they can find sensible things to do without the controversy and murders.
The Dukes of Hazzard owned a small house, but are probably the most famous Dukes in the world!!!!!! 🌎
They must work 7 days a week to save this much money they must be so tired
Who pays for all this?
Duke of westminister is super rich and he's businessman. He can afford that
@@eveshqat5544 ....afford that and much more.
He does, obviously.
They do... They own most of the prime estate in London, which they lease, but never sell the freehold, so in years to come they take back the property This includes commercial or residential houses....
All buildings are horribles!
Agree.
Your lips look infected around the edges. 😳😱🥺😢
Read a history book. All the king/royalty were not nice people and definitely didn't hold the common man as a priority. To be named a duke, etc meant you carried out orders for said royalty. And for the ancestors of these royal servants be honored now and paid for now by the current british taxpayer is disgusting. This is a good r3ason to abolish the monarchy.
If not for them, UK may be under Muslim rule?
Sorry they should have kept the original house. The new one looks crap not like a country house it has no heart and it doesn’t even have any of the original features