It’s an absolutely beautiful home and a magnificent piece of architecture and artistic work. I’m very happy to see that Sir James has restored it authentically and shows it every bit of the respect that it’s due. You can even see in the photography that the paneled walls are well fed with wood polish and the floors are very well cared for too. I’m happy that he enjoys the house so much because he’s my favorite musician.
Jimmy is an artist as well as a musician. He had an art education and has an eye for color. ( i met him and conversed with him more than once in the Led Zep days.).Beautiful colorful home, says a lot about him.
Huge fan of Jimmy, I was in London about 5 years ago and stood outside the Tower House like a weirdo (although a respectful, quiet one) . Beautiful home.. I hoped to see Jimmy but he was off doing genius artist things. Wanted to see Robbie so I could yell at him on Jimmy's behalf, but alas it was not to be. Great episode. Thanks.
Thank you for this video, I've been an admirer of Tower House for many years. Bless Jimmy for preserving this incredible masterpiece; I hope that he continues to enjoy his home for many years to come.
Oh how I wish that Sir James was still regularly writing music as everything that sprang from his hands were pure masterpieces and as much as I treasure his years with the Yardbirds and his magnificent twelve years with Led Zeppelin, I wished for a lifetime of his compositions. I love his work. It’s some of the most emotional and simultaneously complex and compelling music I’ve ever heard and it is part of my regular musical diet.
Ah! So you know that story. I think I might get into that in another show. That dude is a real selfish jerk-off. No respect for his neighbors or history. Thanks for checking out the show. I appreciate it.
Robbie Williams would not appreciate the value and would most likely strip the walls and re decorate it as a retro discotech the slimy smarmy unctious prick he is😢
Fascinating house. I currently have a rescue dog from Korea and a cat from an animal shelter. Completely with you on animal's rights to live their lives. Thank you.
Didn't think any place was as special as Friar House. The inside of Jimmy's has out done it, but nothing compete with Friar's gardens. Hats off to both owners...
@JohnnieDelong Look at his garden property called The Deanery in Sonning Upon Thames. Then, look at the gardens of his home in the 70s; Plumpton Place.
I’ve heard that about both Jimmy & Robert, that they will talk to fans, maybe not for long though. So many others can be nasty, but I’ve heard only praise for them.
Many thanks for the video, and to those who have restored and continue to preserve this home. I work for the US NPS and have the good luck to spend a lot of time in historic structures. So many naturally lend themselves to making music, acoustic and electric. Totally understand the vibration issue.
There looks to be an outlet about a foot above the floor on the wall. You can see it about 8 minutes in , it would be to Jimmy’s left. There is a man with Jimmy about 9:50 in, and it would be right behind him. 9:54 it is visible again.11:55 another one between the empty chair and Jimmy.
Although I've never been inside the Tower House, when I lived in London during the 1980s, my landlady had been a friend of Richard Harris in the 60s, and spent much time partying in Melbury Road. Her recollections were pretty vivid! Its fairly clear that he was living out the part of King Arthur here, particularly with the Round Table. You really have to be larger than life to live in a house like this, the last stand of the Pre-Raphaelites, as it crashed into the Arts and Crafts movement. Quite coincidentally, I ended up working alongside RH in 1983, on a revival of "Camelot". He was quite a handful, but a really decent bloke, and a couple of times I got him waxing lyrical about his time here.
One of the most important historical houses in Britain surely….and one of the most beautifully whimsical. The architecture itself is outstanding, it deserves to be looked after for the rest of its day. I’m in awe of this level of artistic excellence and expression, thank the Gods Jimmy is too. From Susan.🫠💜🇦🇺
7:10 You can clearly see there is electrical uplighting. Obviously electrics are present. As for electrical outlets, they are obviously required, if only for vacuuming, cooking, maintenance etc, theyve just been sympatheticaly positioned. At 7:40 you can see a lit desk lamp.
It wouldn't be easy to open to the public as you really do need to get up close to the decor to fully appreciate it. I've been lucky enough to see most of the rooms, they are not large (although of course larger than your average house) so visitor numbers would have to be limited in both numbers and amount of time allowed in the property.
well, old homes much older got wired and the wires are inside metal tubing, discreetly along the wall moldings. there are lights shining up on t he tops of the walls, onto the paintings. So that 's possibly electrical wiring. Look on the walls, the light switches might be dark brass or old dark brown plastic. I can see one behind a door . If there are chandeliers, or wall sconce lights, there is wiring.( i see some) . Could be behind the paneling, easily removed and then put back on. I see speakers on the bottom right on one scene. Those would probably have to plug in. If no candles, then he has lights. It's a victorian home, those usually got wired not long after wiring became available.
For how anti establishment and tradition these rock stars were they sure love old world homes. I guess I’m a just a but jealous that I don’t have one lol
There was a big trend in the late 1960s and early 1970s with all these (once poor) pop stars buying great old English country homes, mostly because they were the only ones who could even afford them at the time. I'll be discussing more soon. So please stay tuned. Thanks!
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Great video! What an amount of research and editing! And I'm with you on the plant-based diet. Every time I see a lion eating an antelope I get so angry I eat a soy burger.
Can you introduce me the mutual friend? I'd settle for a message passed. Hello Jimmy it's your biggest fan, I picked up the guitar 23 year's ago after listening to 'Stairway to Heaven' (like everyone else) for the first time. It has been quite a journey since...thank you for all the beautiful music, the soundtrack of my life.
Incredible/Beautiful... Did he raise his kids their??? I would like to see the kitchen , is a mixer, or blender in the room??? No TV ... see ya... Now,,, very curious, was it a family home???
@@StrangeHistoryX....Was wondering if you had any knowledge about the large square-shaped attachment on Tower House's far left side (if looking at the home from the street). I've always wondered if it was a large kitchen or perhaps even a garage? There seems to be a tiny walkway that attaches it to the main house. Do you happen to know what I'm referring to? I've never seen interior photos of it and it's never talked about from what I've been able to tell for myself. Just curious. I've wondered about it for so long now....i just want to know what it is! Lol Thanks for this video! Great work and pictures of that gorgeous work of art mansion. 😊
To me it seems like living in a museum, not very homey. I do appreciate the architecture of course. But I'll take Friar Park with its sense of humor and beautiful gardens etc... Big Jimmy fan but where's the recording studio or at least a cool secret passage? lol
I can certainly appreciate the detail and craftsmanship of this amazing house. Just not into the interior design of the home. Too Alice and Wonderland for my taste.
I live directly across the road to Jimmy, which is ok, but he’s always coming over, asking me to show him how to play stuff on guitar, to be honest, he’s becoming a bit of a pest. 😄
No matter how wealthy the owner is, or with as much artistic integrity both he and the house has, you cannot guarantee in life that your neighbours will be more than ignorant plebs......
He likely has several homes around the world, but this certainly offers him more privacy than the Tower House where people can easily see him come and go.
Jimmy already had a lot of bread. I think he could have bought Friar Park. Plus, if GH didn't buy it in 1970 it may have stayed on the market. Sooner or later, I think JP would have gotten it. The estate is right up his alley.
@@StrangeHistoryX He did not already have a lot of bread. He was living on a houseboat at the time Led Zeppelin was formed. His fortune wasn't earned yet in 1969.
The funny thing is that Pattie when house searching for her and George looked at the house that Jimmy Page bought, at the time the elderly owner did not want to sell it to a rock star lol. Friar Park was the next estate they looked at and the rest is history.
About 60 seconds into the video you can see what looks like a stereo system and some records. So Jimmy doesn't allow a TV to be turned on but a stereo system is OK? That makes no sense.
Luckily you're not the one who's living there, then. I'm sure Jimmy finds it comfortable enough. We've only seen a few stately rooms on the first floor and that's it. I'm sure there are plenty of spaces there that aren't so museum like where Jimmy and Scarlett relax
I don't find this home beautiful or uplifting. Medieval and Victorian hotch potch that offends my sense of design. Nothing is truly historic about the interior, just stabs at copying the aesthetics of certain eras. Overloaded and unrestful.
You make all these video of these uber satanic celebrities…. Is quite interesting actually…… using the good ol’ method ‘’ hidden in plain sight’’ like state the obvious so nobody would believe it….. 😂😂😂😂😉👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
All respect to Richard Harris for having this treasure of a house restored 👍
He didn’t say that RH did it all … maybe JP completed it?
Nor did he say how much work was involved
It’s an absolutely beautiful home and a magnificent piece of architecture and artistic work. I’m very happy to see that Sir James has restored it authentically and shows it every bit of the respect that it’s due. You can even see in the photography that the paneled walls are well fed with wood polish and the floors are very well cared for too. I’m happy that he enjoys the house so much because he’s my favorite musician.
Him and Paul.
I don’t think he restored it, but he maintains the beauty of it. I thought it was stated who Jimmy bought it from, had restored it.
Jimmy is an artist as well as a musician. He had an art education and has an eye for color. ( i met him and conversed with him more than once in the Led Zep days.).Beautiful colorful home, says a lot about him.
Luck you!😊
please tell me he was friendly and down to earth ....
Huge fan of Jimmy, I was in London about 5 years ago and stood outside the Tower House like a weirdo (although a respectful, quiet one) . Beautiful home.. I hoped to see Jimmy but he was off doing genius artist things. Wanted to see Robbie so I could yell at him on Jimmy's behalf, but alas it was not to be. Great episode. Thanks.
Page's house is a work of art much like his guitar playing !
Thank you for this video, I've been an admirer of Tower House for many years. Bless Jimmy for preserving this incredible masterpiece; I hope that he continues to enjoy his home for many years to come.
Very cool video. Very interesting the places that Jimmy Page lived. At 9:58 it looks like he's working on the artwork for an album cover. Very cool!
yes it looks like the picture hanging on a cottage wall from led zep 4
Oh how I wish that Sir James was still regularly writing music as everything that sprang from his hands were pure masterpieces and as much as I treasure his years with the Yardbirds and his magnificent twelve years with Led Zeppelin, I wished for a lifetime of his compositions. I love his work. It’s some of the most emotional and simultaneously complex and compelling music I’ve ever heard and it is part of my regular musical diet.
I wish he would interpret more classical pieces.
Sir James! Oh my! 🤣
Jimmy Page has not been knighted.
Thank god Robbie Williams didn't buy it 😞 !
Ah! So you know that story. I think I might get into that in another show. That dude is a real selfish jerk-off. No respect for his neighbors or history. Thanks for checking out the show. I appreciate it.
@@StrangeHistoryXPlease do.
Robbie who? Oh...Jimmy Page's untalented a.hole neighbor !
Robbie Williams would not appreciate the value and would most likely strip the walls and re decorate it as a retro discotech the slimy smarmy unctious prick he is😢
@@StrangeHistoryX not to mention Williams is a completely talentless. Take That were a manufactured 90s corporate product like One Direction.
A great musician must have a forever home.Praise him for what he has done for music. Greetings. L.G
Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!! My kind of place!! Thank you for this video!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fascinating house. I currently have a rescue dog from Korea and a cat from an animal shelter. Completely with you on animal's rights to live their lives. Thank you.
👍
That must be the biggest understatement ever from an early 70s rock star, "I was heady from the experience". That place must be bugger to clean!
People with money don't do it themselves.
@@treetopjones737 Its still a bugger for the cleaner to clean. 😳
Stunning house, Jimmy !!! The colors, frescos, cealing and dining table are my favourite ❤️
Brilliant thanks for posting
Very nice video sir.
Absolutely stunning❤❤❤❤
I visited Tower House once. Just walked by it. Such an impressive structure. I'm not too surprised Jimmy has given it the respect it is due.
Didn't think any place was as special as Friar House. The inside of Jimmy's has out done it, but nothing compete with Friar's gardens. Hats off to both owners...
Yep, both places really are amazing.
@JohnnieDelong Look at his garden property called The Deanery in Sonning Upon Thames. Then, look at the gardens of his home in the 70s; Plumpton Place.
So happy he is preserving it snd being a excellent caretaker. ❤
It really is a work of art.
Great video, thank you Mr. Cardinal. Hi Trudy 😂
Great video... thank you ❤
i love it!
I live a twenty minute walk away, I might have to take a detour to the park to have a look. My sister worked with Jimmy's ex wife, he's a nice guy.
I’ve heard that about both Jimmy & Robert, that they will talk to fans, maybe not for long though. So many others can be nasty, but I’ve heard only praise for them.
Many thanks for the video, and to those who have restored and continue to preserve this home. I work for the US NPS and have the good luck to spend a lot of time in historic structures. So many naturally lend themselves to making music, acoustic and electric. Totally understand the vibration issue.
Especially the way Jimmy can play.
It is wonderful!
I've never seen these images before. The Tower House is absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing it.
You've earned a new subscriber!
Awesome place... Thank You! Really enjoy your videos...
i think the house is lucky to have the current custodian to preserve and care for such a work of art
I enjoyed this very much. I have two sister kitties I adopted 7 years ago, I want them to outlive me I love them so much.
That house is magnificent. And so is Jimmy Page. 😍
Great DOC
There looks to be an outlet about a foot above the floor on the wall. You can see it about 8 minutes in , it would be to Jimmy’s left. There is a man with Jimmy about 9:50 in, and it would be right behind him. 9:54 it is visible again.11:55 another one between the empty chair and Jimmy.
Whoa! Very observant. Yeah. I can see on the floor. Now ... are there light switches? :)
Well .. now I know what to look for the next time I tour a castle. Thank you.
Your timestamps seem to be incorrect. Has the video been edited since?
Welcome Trudy! It’s so good to know you’re still in the area! I hope you continue to pop in.
I hope so too, but it was just weird that she walked in on my like that. In her defense, she was bringing me tea and a scone, and I wasn't naked.
We can be thankful for that! And I’m sure she appreciates that too.
11:40 I’d assume that photog Ross Halfin probably did some of the photography in question-he and Jimmy are good friends and do some work together.
Wow what a place ❤🇬🇧🌎🌍💯💕👍🙏
Although I've never been inside the Tower House, when I lived in London during the 1980s, my landlady had been a friend of Richard Harris in the 60s, and spent much time partying in Melbury Road. Her recollections were pretty vivid!
Its fairly clear that he was living out the part of King Arthur here, particularly with the Round Table. You really have to be larger than life to live in a house like this, the last stand of the Pre-Raphaelites, as it crashed into the Arts and Crafts movement.
Quite coincidentally, I ended up working alongside RH in 1983, on a revival of "Camelot". He was quite a handful, but a really decent bloke, and a couple of times I got him waxing lyrical about his time here.
One of the most important historical houses in Britain surely….and one of the most beautifully whimsical. The architecture itself is outstanding, it deserves to be looked after for the rest of its day. I’m in awe of this level of artistic excellence and expression, thank the Gods Jimmy is too. From Susan.🫠💜🇦🇺
What an exquisite home! Hopefully, I can find the video of Channel 4's tour.
7:10 You can clearly see there is electrical uplighting. Obviously electrics are present. As for electrical outlets, they are obviously required, if only for vacuuming, cooking, maintenance etc, theyve just been sympatheticaly positioned. At 7:40 you can see a lit desk lamp.
Fabulous house and those interiors…..thanks for the vid
Beautiful !💖
Hi Scott, You may be interested in Jimmy’s place in Sonning on Thames! Another beaut .⛺️
Neat house☺️
No smoking , no candles burning , no electric guitar , no flatulence , no breathing !...It would be like living in a museum , thanks !
Hilarious! Gorgeous home but wouldn't want to live there. Too many restrictions.
My dream home…indeed 😲😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😄👍👍😉
I didn't quit understand the purpose of bringing George Harrison and Friar Park into this video.
modern day wizard living in his tower.....pagey deserves such grand accomodations
Please do one on the notorious Boleiskin House....
Amazing! It should be left to the "National Trust' so that ALL can enjoy it.
It wouldn't be easy to open to the public as you really do need to get up close to the decor to fully appreciate it. I've been lucky enough to see most of the rooms, they are not large (although of course larger than your average house) so visitor numbers would have to be limited in both numbers and amount of time allowed in the property.
Stunning
It's like this home was built for Jimmy Page even before he was born.
well, old homes much older got wired and the wires are inside metal tubing, discreetly along the wall moldings. there are lights shining up on t he tops of the walls, onto the paintings. So that 's possibly electrical wiring. Look on the walls, the light switches might be dark brass or old dark brown plastic. I can see one behind a door . If there are chandeliers, or wall sconce lights, there is wiring.( i see some) . Could be behind the paneling, easily removed and then put back on. I see speakers on the bottom right on one scene. Those would probably have to plug in. If no candles, then he has lights. It's a victorian home, those usually got wired not long after wiring became available.
I really like your blurb at the end. Other animals' lives have to be respected. Great narration and pics.
The whole house 🏘️ is a work of art!! What is it valued at??
Jimmy’s Home certainly suits him.
Such a shame he has an idiot living next door. Pure class Jimmy….
For how anti establishment and tradition these rock stars were they sure love old world homes. I guess I’m a just a but jealous that I don’t have one lol
There was a big trend in the late 1960s and early 1970s with all these (once poor) pop stars buying great old English country homes, mostly because they were the only ones who could even afford them at the time. I'll be discussing more soon. So please stay tuned. Thanks!
@@StrangeHistoryX In addition to the status of them, the homes are out in the country-side, away from most people, giving them some privacy.
They must have good security or big dogs. @@treetopjones737
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Good on ya Jimmy, didn't expect anything less from you lot 😂😂😂❤
Great video! What an amount of research and editing! And I'm with you on the plant-based diet. Every time I see a lion eating an antelope I get so angry I eat a soy burger.
The pic of the Trump boys with their murdered cats infuriaes me.
Can you introduce me the mutual friend? I'd settle for a message passed. Hello Jimmy it's your biggest fan, I picked up the guitar 23 year's ago after listening to 'Stairway to Heaven' (like everyone else) for the first time. It has been quite a journey since...thank you for all the beautiful music, the soundtrack of my life.
Incredible/Beautiful...
Did he raise his kids their??? I would like to see the kitchen , is a mixer, or blender in the room??? No TV ... see ya...
Now,,, very curious, was it a family home???
Great question. I assume they were raised at Deanery Garden. Kindly check out my video on that.
@@StrangeHistoryX....Was wondering if you had any knowledge about the large square-shaped attachment on Tower House's far left side (if looking at the home from the street).
I've always wondered if it was a large kitchen or perhaps even a garage? There seems to be a tiny walkway that attaches it to the main house.
Do you happen to know what I'm referring to? I've never seen interior photos of it and it's never talked about from what I've been able to tell for myself.
Just curious. I've wondered about it for so long now....i just want to know what it is! Lol
Thanks for this video! Great work and pictures of that gorgeous work of art mansion. 😊
To me it seems like living in a museum, not very homey. I do appreciate the architecture of course. But I'll take Friar Park with its sense of humor and beautiful gardens etc... Big Jimmy fan but where's the recording studio or at least a cool secret passage? lol
Of course Jimmy Page lives in magical castle.
I’m sure art wise It is spectacular; but It looks about as comfortable as a spike !
He and David Bowie were both bidding against one another fire this property, I've read several times.
Electrical outlets what for? Not plugging into any electric guitars, or TV, or any other electronics that may impair the home's vibrations.
No candles either. Flashlights allowed ? Lol
I can certainly appreciate the detail and craftsmanship of this amazing house. Just not into the interior design of the home. Too Alice and Wonderland for my taste.
I live directly across the road to Jimmy, which is ok, but he’s always coming over, asking me to show him how to play stuff on guitar, to be honest, he’s becoming a bit of a pest. 😄
@@fenixfp40 😂😂😂
Not sure why he is talking about George Harrison at the end?
The only downside.. Isnt his neighbour robbie williams
Harris employed the ORIGINAL decorators ? From the 19th Century ? I doubt it.
The original firm is still around. This is London, ya know.
😂
How 'bout the rest of the house?
Did that ceiling with a swan on have anything to do with swan song?
You had be until your friend Trudy came on.
No matter how wealthy the owner is, or with as much artistic integrity both he and the house has, you cannot guarantee in life that your neighbours will be more than ignorant plebs......
You can see electric outlet at 7:53....drrp...
Does jimmy live there full time?
He has multiple homes, including Deanery Garden which isn't too far away.
Seems to be a town house. His main residence seems to be his country home which is more private and secluded.
I think this is his main house now that all of his kids are grown up.
Does he actually live there now?
He likely has several homes around the world, but this certainly offers him more privacy than the Tower House where people can easily see him come and go.
At the end you start talking about George Harrison. How does he fit in exactly?
Check out my videos about Friar Park. I talk about Friar Park all the time.
When George purchased Friar Park, Jimmy Page had only just formed Led Zeppelin. Jimmy couldn't afford Friar Park at that time.
Jimmy already had a lot of bread. I think he could have bought Friar Park. Plus, if GH didn't buy it in 1970 it may have stayed on the market. Sooner or later, I think JP would have gotten it. The estate is right up his alley.
@@StrangeHistoryX He did not already have a lot of bread. He was living on a houseboat at the time Led Zeppelin was formed. His fortune wasn't earned yet in 1969.
@@StrangeHistoryXDoes George’s widow still own FP?
The funny thing is that Pattie when house searching for her and George looked at the house that Jimmy Page bought, at the time the elderly owner did not want to sell it to a rock star lol. Friar Park was the next estate they looked at and the rest is history.
Led Zeppelin was formed by the tavistock institute.
I wanted to see the kitchen!!!
And bedrooms. And bath. I wonder if he plays that piano?
I would love to know where the kitchen is located there!
No more Trudy- appreciate the effort but........respectfully...no
Well, you can tell her that. I can't. She won't make me tea and scones ever again. It's a dilemma.
@@StrangeHistoryX 😂😂😂😂
How it curvive it in the world war??
About 60 seconds into the video you can see what looks like a stereo system and some records. So Jimmy doesn't allow a TV to be turned on but a stereo system is OK? That makes no sense.
Let me know if jimmy calls you🐳🐧🐳🐧
Nice video, yes. It would have been even better without that sleepy, stiff and artificial AI-voice...
Ummmm .... it's how I talk.
Well, it looks like a museum to me. Not a home at all
Luckily you're not the one who's living there, then.
I'm sure Jimmy finds it comfortable enough. We've only seen a few stately rooms on the first floor and that's it. I'm sure there are plenty of spaces there that aren't so museum like where Jimmy and Scarlett relax
imagine dropping acid here
I hear Robbie, the neighbor and James are bosom buddies.
I don't see any birds in the yards? I guess jimmy is the only yardbird? Excuse me while i go laugh my ass off.
I heard Jimmy is throwing a New Year’s Eve eyes wide shut style party here
I think the campfire graphic should last another two minutes
It is a beautiful piece of architectural history but looks like an occultist’s house!
Perfect for Jimmy then!
This is a hippy house.
The satanic house
I don't find this home beautiful or uplifting. Medieval and Victorian hotch potch that offends my sense of design. Nothing is truly historic about the interior, just stabs at copying the aesthetics of certain eras. Overloaded and unrestful.
Brain damage. But he was a great guitar player.
No brain damage.
You make all these video of these uber satanic celebrities…. Is quite interesting actually…… using the good ol’ method ‘’ hidden in plain sight’’ like state the obvious so nobody would believe it….. 😂😂😂😂😉👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻