My grandmother always said that the special China was meant to show the guests they were important. To honor them and show them how pleased you were to have them there. I’m in Alabama, in the US Deep South.
@@BrosOfDecay het apparaat in de gang is een centrifuge. Nadat je je was uit de wasmachine gehaald had deed je je wasgoed daar in. Door het ronddraaien van de bak die aan de binnenkant zit, slingerde het water uit de kleding waardoor je t niet kletsnat op hoefde te hangen. Zo als je zelf al aangaf; de wasmachine had maar 2 knoppen; aan/uit knop en temperatuur. Het droog draaien van de was in de wasmachine kwam pas als extra programma in de jaren 70.
Yes, we are from the USA , Pennsylvania and we have special dishes for company. The idea , I think is to keep a set very nice, no chips,no webbing. Love you guys , you do a great job , stay safe
Darling Lesley The house is INSULATED (to keep warm or cool) Not ISOLATED that means in a far position not inhabited by many - remote. I so enjoy your gentle and considerate approach to others belongings and history. Please stay safe . We love you. Jan x
I love this place! The woodwork and furniture is amazing, just beautiful. Mr. Josef was a good housekeeper and cared for his home. Growing up in the U.S, my mom had my grandma's dishes that were used for thanksgiving and Easter only, but very few people do that anymore. Yes, I like the format and I like it that you take your time and explore thoroughly. I follow 3 urbex channels, yours, Explomo, and Abandoned World Explorers. My favorites. I'm a 63 yr. old , Nana and retired Police Officer, and watching you guys made the quarantine bearable. Thank You!
I was not surprised the home was more recently abandoned, the boxes of meds looked pretty modern in its package, and not many homes would be in that great of shape abandoned 50 plus years, I giggled towards the end when you went to the last bedroom and thought that was a young girls dress, it is a full slip a lady would wear under her dress 😁, once again amazing video.
In America it is quite common for people to have "everyday" dishes and a set of "good dishes" which were reserved for holidays and guests. Also stemware and silverware as well. Also, could it be that the sausages were there because perhaps there was a squatter staying in the house more recently?
As always, what wonderful compassion and care, well done Leslie! From Scotland 🏴. I just love these old preserved places and would so love to live in it
hi from Canada! There are entrepreneurial's who find abandoned mansions and fix them up but not sure what the outcomes are all about. However there are non profits doing it on youtube doing major house overhauls makeovers fixing up housing some even challenge quality at the lowest costs factors. Much Love Peace
My mother did that with the dishes. She had a Royal Dulton set in the dining room cabinet and was only used on special occasions or when we had guests. My parents came from Hungary and I was born in Belgium and I love Belgium! Have been back there twice now.
03:10 When I stayed with a community of artists in France, a couple of years ago, the washing machine there, was very similar to this. Very basic but also very efficient. The second machine is a spin dryer, just to squeeze as much water out, as possible 😊 [😂 the 1960s isn't very, very old. 😂 I get why you would say this because if I consider that its 60 years + ago, it seems like a long time ago but seriously my heart and spirit is still as young and vibrant as a young person ...and my body is still fit and strong. Those 60+ years feel like just a moment. Bless, when you are my age, in around 2050-60, you'll undersand possibly get what I mean when someone says something was made in 2002, is very, very old 😁😉😀] Dishes reserved for guests is a very odd thing for me too, unless you have formal parties, then I guess you would. Superb explore, thanks a lot, guys 👍🏼😁 Back in the day when Omo was available in England, women who were married but also had a boyfriend, put the box of Omo in the window when their husband was out. Omo = Old man out 😊
Sunlight Soap comes from a town called Bromborough which is about 10km from where I live near Liverpool in the UK! Tide is popular in America and Omo was popular in South Africa (where I was born)
We Filipinos also hoard dishes then also use it for important occasions and when we have guest,i guess some homeless stayed there for awhile that explains the canned goods.
Hi Lesley it’s Ann,what an amazing place,all the washing powder is really old . It’s nice to see it’s not trashed .great find ,as always ,very respectful and caring,stay safe my lovely friend,with a kind heart an kind sole thank you for sharing lv Ann uk xx
Yes, it's a great house to restore; lots of potential. Not very much damage; the roof must still be intact. I always wonder how these properties get abandoned for so long. Somebody must pay the property tax. If the bank took it back, they would attempt to sell it.
Guest dishes: I was raised mostly in the U.S. South, and if a family could afford it, there was always a special set of dishes and glasses for guests. Not everyone still does it, but I do! Everyday dishes are a variety of styles, but guest sets are more formal and match.
I'm from the UK, and my boomer-era parents have an ornate English porcelain dining set on display in the kitchen, which was only used a couple of times. The glasses in the same display cupboards were used in my father's restaurant businesses, and now they're for display only. They also have a couple tea sets for guests, and extra crockery, cutlery, cookwear and glasswear in storage. We as a family just use cheap random mismatched plates, bowls and mugs. The Blue Willow plates are our favourite.
I'm sure the house WAS abandoned, but in such good condition that someone WAS living there more recently. That would explain why only food was more recent.
Beautiful video. I close my eyes and feel like I see people living in the house. Great Christmas atmosphere and children chasing the apartment. Beautiful sunny day. Residents talk over coffee. Everything can be seen when you think about people's lives. Bros of decay I'm still looking forward to your new video. Your voice is very pleasant. It listens well when you explain events. Lots of success on new paths
My guess is someone in the family took in laundry to do for other people. Just a thought.... The house looks like it could have been really cozy. Another great video - thanks!
People here are calling these “dishes” but I think they actually mean “fine china” perhaps??? Dishes are for every day use, china is for formal occasions....
I like the practice of having nice dishes for special occasions. I am from Germany and I am used to that to some extent. My grandma has good coffee dishes and daily ones. „Sammeltassen“ :)
I'm in Canada, Quebec and yes , its was the tradition to take out the good dish set for special occasion; it is a lost tradition and can get nice used set for a very good price. My late aunt left me her wedding set, about 60 years old with no piece missing or chips along with the silver and I intend to use it for everyday dishes..Why not!
I love the rendition of O Holy Night in the background. Beautiful Christmas hymn. But on a serious note, maybe they were like a small clothes cleaning company.
I am in the UK , my mother had dishes for meals with guests and different ones for everyday use . Great explore guys thankyou for showing this to us . So glad you are doing well and so many subscribers. 😊👍🌍
Yes, I noticed the music, traditionally Christmas music, too. I believe you have used this music in past videos. I grew up in Indiana, USA and most every home had two sets of dishes too. However, we had one set and inherited antique serving pieces. Lesley, I like almost everything you do. Your seem to just be a really nice young man. Thoughtful and respectful. And I too just love your voice.
Hello I'm from South Wales in the UK. I'm 70 years old and really enjoy watching the videos. My mother also gave best China to visitors not so much today you find a lot of lovely china in charity shops in perfect condition because they were hardly used. I would love some of the furniture that's left behind especially the french_vintage. Thank you for sharing the adventures with us.🏴
My mother had certain dishes. When family and friends gathered. I do the same thing. I live in America. I love this beautiful house. All the furniture, doors and excetera. Definitely a great find. So glad nobody. Went in the house. And destroyed its contents. Enjoyed seeing the vehicle. And no body destroyed it. Both of you guys have a great evening.
This is the first video I've watched of yours, subscribed. Very soothing voice! Very respectful of the home and owners possessions. I only have one question about this home.... I saw no bathroom? Otherwise, a lovely home and property.
Lesley and William thanks for another wonderful video - it is very nice to see things at the same time you do - Lesley your inquisitive narrative is infectious - especially loved “ I don’t know where the Son came from- they don’t drop out of the air” 😂🐨🇦🇺
The doors, furniture and woodwork in this home are absolutely gorgeous!!!! It’s sad that no one is enjoying them. At least the house doesn’t seem to be too far gone. It protects everything inside. It looks like maybe the gentleman went to a care home or died and his heirs never cleaned out the house. Maybe everyone is gone now. The food could be from a squatter. Possibly?
Another amazing abandoned house. I would die for furniture like what was in his room. I love old country's. I also liked how you did this video. Thank you so much for sharing this old houses memories. Hope from 🇺🇸 🇺🇲
I really like the new format. Makes exploring the place more interesting. We get to see you surprised when you find things, and that is fun for us. I'd like to clear up a point for you; installation = putting something in place (i.e. a washing machine); insulation is the material you use to keep an area warm or cold. You might have an insulated beverage cup. Keep up the good work, Lesley. Say "hi" to William and Jordy.
TACOMA,WA HERE!! Both of my Grandmas always kept nice dishes and silverware for guests. They were kept in a fancy hutch. It's a trend that seems to be dying off though now. Now we just buy nice dishes and use them for everything. I really enjoy your videos!! You are my favorite to see in my inbox. True fan of Bros of Decay!
Yes! My grandparents had "good company only" dishes and wine glasses that sat in a cupboard for 65 years..never used! Now I have the wine glasses and use them every day with friends. So what if some break, they were used and enjoyed!
Growing up in Germany. We did the same thing. We only pulled out the good dishes when company came over. Or if there was a wedding or birthday. I miss those days.
I loved the format you did of this old house. We are getting more of a perspective of how this man lived. You take your time to dig into their life a little bit more and I love that. There was so very old things in this house. So cool! Job well-done!
This is a great video and touching explore, quite a sad home really. You are some of my favourite explorers, I love the respect you show. I wonder what happened to his son? Take care
Hi Lesley Bros of Decay, Once more, what a wonderful video about a Belgian home. - It was also a pleasure to see once in a while your good friend William, who was assisting you during this explore. - i again loved listening to your highly compassionate narration, when you were approaching the possible life circumstances of Mr. Jozef and his family in a very respectful way. It seems very well possible, that he was a salesman for washing powder, regarding the amount of powder packages inside his house. - The brands Persil, Dash and Coral are also used in Switzerland, as they are very familiar to me. - Very interesting explore. I enjoyed watching! - Greetings also to your adorable brother Jordy. Wishing you all the best, peace and kindest regards.
Hello Lesley and Jordy! Very nice to see again William. The farm house is lovely , some wall are so decayed but the wood furniture and stair case are nice. I am love the Chinese vase and I am hope now in Belgium the pandemic not return . But here in USA exist now more people infected 😰. Please stay safe and send to Jordy and you too many hugs. 👋🇺🇸😘😷😼💖😻
I think a squatter left them sausages behind, which explains the mix up in dates as to how long this place was abandoned. because everything is OLD inside, and it makes no sense to have old calendars up on the wall if the house was recently abandoned. Thank you for sharing, I love your narration throughout the video.
Many many thanks Lesley and William for a most interesting video. I enjoy any format of your video: informing before or during the video. Your videos are GREAT!!! I was surprised not to see a bathroom?🤔. I imagine his wife passed away before he did. And that is why he kept just a few of her dresses. I loved the religious details. People often go to Lourdes to ask The Virgin Mary for a miraculous cure. I haven't been there, but I believe you can buy water in containers - it is sold as blessed water. My parents, my grandparents (Russia) also kept the best cutlery - plates, etc for guests. It's actually very sad. We need to use our things we have, and not store for guests. My mother used to hoard perfume when people gave her perfume as presents. And in the end she couldn't use the perfume because all the bottles had fungi. That is why I am so against storing. We need to use and enjoy our possessions. Life is too short to store things in cabinets for guests and special occasions. And how sad to see all that food stored in the basement. However, they were obviously a rich family with no economic problems. Their house is big and beautiful with lots of furniture. He must have been an excellent salesman! Thanks so much for reading the letter from his brother. It makes the story so complete. God bless you and your family. Greetings from Spain. 😊🇪🇦🙋♀️
Yes in Singapore where I grew up as well as Canada we also had fancy dishes to use in the dining room for guests or special occasions. Regular dinners we had at the kitchen table with regular dishes. I don’t do that myself now!
Hi Lesley it’s Ann again you are so careing you yell us the story of this house as always how sad people say but we forget these people have lived a life created memories happiness it’s sad that everything is left to decay when lots of furniture could go to good courses thank you for sharing once again stay safe Ann
Love the way you talk when you are presenting the abandon house, is like am behind you, following all your steps. Think is amazing could be there and see those incredible castles and homes. Thanks for sharing it.☺️☺️💐
I live in the Caribbean islands, small island called St Lucia. It's an old custom here too with our parents to save the pretty dishes, cutlery and glasses for visitors.
I saw some old pots with lids in the bedroom, that were used for going to bathroom in. Also saw one at the bottom of the stairs when he first started going upstairs.
Hi Lesley & William, we are in the UK and my parents used to keep dishes for when people came for dinner, my Mother called it her best china 😊. I think with the date on the sausages being newer there could have been a homeless person staying there. The brief case you mentioned is called a suitcase, a briefcase is much smaller and business people use them to carry work related paper etc in. The cabinet that has the clothes in is called a wardrobe in the UK. I really love the new way of doing the video, it is better because we get to see your reaction to each room. Thank you for sharing this lovely old home with us, much love. xx💖
Hi from the middle of the States. Loved your video..you showed us so much. Hearing the history really adds to the enjoyment..you’re a good narrator..I’m a new subscriber. Keep the videos coming.
In Australia, we have a good dinner set that we use for special occasions or when guest come around. Not as common as it use to be. I did like the format of this video better. Your videos are some of my favourites to watch. Keep up the exploring.
I see some perfume bottles,please,next time...try open it and say something about smell...this old perfume was really strong and hight quality....for many years stay in good condition. You will be surprise
Ik heb deze woning gisteren gevonden en heel toevallig eerder op de dag heb ik de woning van zijn broer ook gevonden, dit kon geen toeval zijn. Precies of het zo moest zijn 😍
Here in the Philippines we keep china for guest ..special occasions and christmas holidays. Enjoy s much your videos. Stay safe...MABUHAY FROM THE PHILIPPINES.!
Hi Lesley & William, starting with house in Belgium....first the bicycle is a girl`s bicycle! We have still washing machines that open from the top but does not have smaller tub inside, it is a big opening, now new washing machine with circle glass windows down both washing machine & dryer! Not tissues the red with polka dots, they are Handkerchiefs!! As for using your Best China for Guests, it still happens here in 2022 but as for myself, my parents & grandparents we didn`t do that in Illinois, USA I too love the etched glass French Doors & window above the doors are called Transom...can have that above front door! That is a Unique medicine cabinet! Love the oak stairway & railing! I never saw etched glass in doors for bedrooms , wow!! Like the wood bedframe with the carving on footbed area & side board area too ! Great history of his brother & his son or owner had son visiting from Germany in 1924 ? Yes nice vanity wood dresser with tilted mirror! That is a huge wood Wardrobe to put clothes in! I have never seen those cross like hangers, Lesley! Ok women`s dresses, probably his wife & then boy is child, but I thought boy was younger self of man? On bed looks like a night gown worn by wife & yes I believe it is a leather watch but face clock is missing? That red pouch you called it, looks like to me a cigarette case...yes they sell them here USA? That electric alarm clock is from the 1980`s ? Ok, I believe he was a soap salesman, too! Nothing much in the attic except more soap in different brands. Now to the basement to explore wine, & beer & lots of jar foods. Now to garage, wow a car with the key...here in USA someone would of taken car...but if police stopped you would need title to it & VIN # is on windshield, to look up & see if stolen!! In the last place you looked there was a ladder, & you didn`t look what was up there ? Thanks Lesley & William for the great adventure, take care!!
Yes I have special dishes I use when I have company over and also in the fall season (which is my favorite time of the year) when all the leaves change colors. I have a lot of beautiful fall dishes I use and decorate my home. I love the wall paper in the house you just went thru. Thank you so much for taking us along with you. God bless y'all and stay safe.
Hi guys! Looks like a huge house for a single guy!! I would have never guessed that was a washing machine! It is a small kitchen for such a big house. Thanks...love u guys!
In America we do the same thing with dishes for guests. My grandmother had a separate set for guests we were NOT allowed to touch...I have them now. It probably was done so when you had guests you had a set without chips and wear. It was the wife's responsibility to set a "perfect" table, especially for guests back then. We've gotten a bit more casual since then 😂. I still do it but don't have a full nice set anymore. I used my grandmother's set for awhile...it brought me great pleasure. I'd like to get another set but due to my age, health and disability I can't do big gatherings now. Love antiques! Someone in my husband's family has an old Pony Express saddle bag. You may know that was the first mail delivery in America done on horseback. I got to see it before it went to a family member. It was acquired by another family member who worked in a rural post office in southern Missouri. It's exciting holding a piece of history worth possibly thousands and to see how life was lived during that time period...which is why I love your show and others like it. It's sad to see those homes and contents neglected. I'd want to try and buy things from owners. Salvaging architecture and contents is big business in America. I guess it would be there too? Thanks again for your shows! Enjoy them very much!
In England we keep special crockery for guests or special occasions. As soon as I saw one of the packs of medication I knew that it wasn't abandoned as early as 1960's. I recognised the logo which is still used. Beautiful furniture and I loved the vanities. One thing I just realised, there wasn't a bathroom. Thank you for bringing us another fantastic video.
Fascinating! About the dishes for company...in the days of my youth, my Mom would use the good china if it was a special occasion. If someone was over for dinner, no special occasion, she would use the every day dishes.
Hi. Modern people do not save special dishes for visitors any more. But I remember my grandmother did save dishes for visitors especially for the preacher. From South Africa
My grandmother always said that the special China was meant to show the guests they were important. To honor them and show them how pleased you were to have them there. I’m in Alabama, in the US Deep South.
Nice
I'm in Alabama also. Small world!
@@tracyb8193 Wow I am in Georgia small world my Mama was from Alabama
I’m from South Carolina
I’m an Ohioan and we do the same thing.
I like how you narrate everything and your very respectful.
THank you very much Don!
@@BrosOfDecay het apparaat in de gang is een centrifuge. Nadat je je was uit de wasmachine gehaald had deed je je wasgoed daar in. Door het ronddraaien van de bak die aan de binnenkant zit, slingerde het water uit de kleding waardoor je t niet kletsnat op hoefde te hangen.
Zo als je zelf al aangaf; de wasmachine had maar 2 knoppen; aan/uit knop en temperatuur.
Het droog draaien van de was in de wasmachine kwam pas als extra programma in de jaren 70.
Yes, we are from the USA , Pennsylvania and we have special dishes for company.
The idea , I think is to keep a set very nice, no chips,no webbing.
Love you guys , you do a great job , stay safe
Darling Lesley
The house is INSULATED (to keep warm or cool)
Not ISOLATED that means in a far position not inhabited by many - remote.
I so enjoy your gentle and considerate approach to others belongings and history.
Please stay safe .
We love you.
Jan x
I love this place! The woodwork and furniture is amazing, just beautiful. Mr. Josef was a good housekeeper and cared for his home. Growing up in the U.S, my mom had my grandma's dishes that were used for thanksgiving and Easter only, but very few people do that anymore. Yes, I like the format and I like it that you take your time and explore thoroughly. I follow 3 urbex channels, yours, Explomo, and Abandoned World Explorers. My favorites. I'm a 63 yr. old , Nana and retired Police Officer, and watching you guys made the quarantine bearable. Thank You!
I was not surprised the home was more recently abandoned, the boxes of meds looked pretty modern in its package, and not many homes would be in that great of shape abandoned 50 plus years, I giggled towards the end when you went to the last bedroom and thought that was a young girls dress, it is a full slip a lady would wear under her dress 😁, once again amazing video.
The colors on the packaging seems too vibrant or bright to be from 60's no?
I love the way you do your exploring, it makes me feel like i am actually there with you .
In America it is quite common for people to have "everyday" dishes and a set of "good dishes" which were reserved for holidays and guests. Also stemware and silverware as well. Also, could it be that the sausages were there because perhaps there was a squatter staying in the house more recently?
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My family is strange. We use regular dishes. For holidays and gatherings, we use disposable cutlery, plates, bowls and cups.
@Lowkee oh good. I thought I missed out on something growing up. Even now as an adult, I'm over here like who the eff wanna wash dishes?!
As always, what wonderful compassion and care, well done Leslie! From Scotland 🏴. I just love these old preserved places and would so love to live in it
hi from Canada! There are entrepreneurial's who find abandoned mansions and fix them up but not sure what the outcomes are all about. However there are non profits doing it on youtube doing major house overhauls makeovers fixing up housing some even challenge quality at the lowest costs factors. Much Love Peace
My mother did that with the dishes. She had a Royal Dulton set in the dining room cabinet and was only used on special occasions or when we had guests. My parents came from Hungary and I was born in Belgium and I love Belgium! Have been back there twice now.
Lovely to hear what is your most favorite part about the country?
@@BrosOfDecay I love the quaint buildings and the architecture in Belgium, the canals and the cobblestone streets!💝
The guy presenting this is beautiful and so so passionate. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
03:10 When I stayed with a community of artists in France, a couple of years ago, the washing machine there, was very similar to this. Very basic but also very efficient. The second machine is a spin dryer, just to squeeze as much water out, as possible 😊
[😂 the 1960s isn't very, very old. 😂 I get why you would say this because if I consider that its 60 years + ago, it seems like a long time ago but seriously my heart and spirit is still as young and vibrant as a young person ...and my body is still fit and strong. Those 60+ years feel like just a moment.
Bless, when you are my age, in around 2050-60, you'll undersand possibly get what I mean when someone says something was made in 2002, is very, very old 😁😉😀]
Dishes reserved for guests is a very odd thing for me too, unless you have formal parties, then I guess you would.
Superb explore, thanks a lot, guys 👍🏼😁
Back in the day when Omo was available in England, women who were married but also had a boyfriend, put the box of Omo in the window when their husband was out. Omo = Old man out 😊
Wow LOL
I agree about the second machine. Goes faster and extracts more water, especially good if you must hang clothes to dry.
Having some years doesnt mean were old..youre young spirit ...
Sunlight Soap comes from a town called Bromborough which is about 10km from where I live near Liverpool in the UK! Tide is popular in America and Omo was popular in South Africa (where I was born)
Omo deffo big brand in sa , I used to stay in benoni
OMO (old mother owl) it's a UK's brand owned by Unilever. Here in Brazil it's the main washing powder.
OMO was THE main brand in Germany when I gre up in the 60's and 70's.
I enjoyed this time capsule! Thank you 👍❤️😊
We Filipinos also hoard dishes then also use it for important occasions and when we have guest,i guess some homeless stayed there for awhile that explains the canned goods.
Hi Lesley it’s Ann,what an amazing place,all the washing powder is really old . It’s nice to see it’s not trashed .great find ,as always ,very respectful and caring,stay safe my lovely friend,with a kind heart an kind sole thank you for sharing lv Ann uk xx
I can't believe how nice that house is after all these years, it's really beautiful...
Yes, it's a great house to restore; lots of potential. Not very much damage; the roof must still be intact. I always wonder how these properties get abandoned for so long. Somebody must pay the property tax. If the bank took it back, they would attempt to sell it.
Whichever format you use I enjoy. Honestly I just like listening to you talk and laugh.🙂
Guest dishes: I was raised mostly in the U.S. South, and if a family could afford it, there was always a special set of dishes and glasses for guests. Not everyone still does it, but I do! Everyday dishes are a variety of styles, but guest sets are more formal and match.
We in Australia this is done by the older generation
ha ha
I'm from the UK, and my boomer-era parents have an ornate English porcelain dining set on display in the kitchen, which was only used a couple of times. The glasses in the same display cupboards were used in my father's restaurant businesses, and now they're for display only. They also have a couple tea sets for guests, and extra crockery, cutlery, cookwear and glasswear in storage. We as a family just use cheap random mismatched plates, bowls and mugs. The Blue Willow plates are our favourite.
@@shirleyneilson9594 same as in Turkey
Haha, I thought the washing machine in the kitchen was a deep fryer🙈
What a lovely explore. I like this format. Thank you for taking us with you. Safe travels and stay healthy!
I'm sure the house WAS abandoned, but in such good condition that someone WAS living there more recently. That would explain why only food was more recent.
So sad to see such a beautiful home become forgotten.
I’m, English we do this still, i live in France now,I still have things just for guests, you are amazing, thank you Grandpa Pete👍🌟👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Beautiful video. I close my eyes and feel like I see people living in the house. Great Christmas atmosphere and children chasing the apartment. Beautiful sunny day. Residents talk over coffee.
Everything can be seen when you think about people's lives.
Bros of decay I'm still looking forward to your new video. Your voice is very pleasant. It listens well when you explain events. Lots of success on new paths
My guess is someone in the family took in laundry to do for other people. Just a thought.... The house looks like it could have been really cozy. Another great video - thanks!
pje, I was thinking the same thing about the laundry. Probably the man's sister living there too.
I was thinking the same thing
That's what I thought.
Such a shame and sad that such a beautiful house go uninhabited seems tragically heart wrenching or extremely strange
People here are calling these “dishes” but I think they actually mean “fine china” perhaps??? Dishes are for every day use, china is for formal occasions....
China dishes ? Why "China" ??? May be more "guests dishes" : different dishes for special or important events
@@leseize26 cause "China Porcellane" is the best in the world!!!
Very thin and fine. Its an Innovation from China, long long ago!!! 👍👍👍
@James Knight some do. 😇
@James Knight 84 baby here. I understand it all lol. Miss the old days. Miss how much more slower and peaceful it was back then.
This! That's the way my grandparents and parents always described it.
I love when you do long videos! ! Beautiful ❤ furniture left behind. ..... hello from the USA❤
I like the practice of having nice dishes for special occasions. I am from Germany and I am used to that to some extent. My grandma has good coffee dishes and daily ones. „Sammeltassen“ :)
I'm in Canada, Quebec and yes , its was the tradition to take out the good dish set for special occasion; it is a lost tradition and can get nice used set for a very good price. My late aunt left me her wedding set, about 60 years old with no piece missing or chips along with the silver and I intend to use it for everyday dishes..Why not!
I love the rendition of O Holy Night in the background. Beautiful Christmas hymn. But on a serious note, maybe they were like a small clothes cleaning company.
I agree with you Anna. As I was watching the video I got the distinct impression that they(she) did laundry for others.
I am in the UK , my mother had dishes for meals with guests and different ones for everyday use .
Great explore guys thankyou for showing this to us . So glad you are doing well and so many subscribers. 😊👍🌍
I enjoy watching the video and at the same time enjoying the background music..Christmas music 😄⛄️
Yes, I noticed the music, traditionally Christmas music, too. I believe you have used this music in past videos. I grew up in Indiana, USA and most every home had two sets of dishes too. However, we had one set and inherited antique serving pieces. Lesley, I like almost everything you do. Your seem to just be a really nice young man. Thoughtful and respectful. And I too just love your voice.
Hello I'm from South Wales in the UK. I'm 70 years old and really enjoy watching the videos. My mother also gave best China to visitors not so much today you find a lot of lovely china in charity shops in perfect condition because they were hardly used. I would love some of the furniture that's left behind especially the french_vintage. Thank you for sharing the adventures with us.🏴
My mother had certain dishes. When family and friends gathered. I do the same thing. I live in America. I love this beautiful house. All the furniture, doors and excetera. Definitely a great find. So glad nobody. Went in the house. And destroyed its contents. Enjoyed seeing the vehicle. And no body destroyed it. Both of you guys have a great evening.
This is the first video I've watched of yours, subscribed. Very soothing voice! Very respectful of the home and owners possessions. I only have one question about this home.... I saw no bathroom? Otherwise, a lovely home and property.
Lesley and William thanks for another wonderful video - it is very nice to see things at the same time you do - Lesley your inquisitive narrative is infectious - especially loved “ I don’t know where the Son came from- they don’t drop out of the air” 😂🐨🇦🇺
The doors, furniture and woodwork in this home are absolutely gorgeous!!!! It’s sad that no one is enjoying them. At least the house doesn’t seem to be too far gone. It protects everything inside.
It looks like maybe the gentleman went to a care home or died and his heirs never cleaned out the house. Maybe everyone is gone now. The food could be from a squatter. Possibly?
Another amazing abandoned house. I would die for furniture like what was in his room. I love old country's. I also liked how you did this video. Thank you so much for sharing this old houses memories.
Hope from 🇺🇸 🇺🇲
I really like the new format. Makes exploring the place more interesting. We get to see you surprised when you find things, and that is fun for us. I'd like to clear up a point for you; installation = putting something in place (i.e. a washing machine); insulation is the material you use to keep an area warm or cold. You might have an insulated beverage cup. Keep up the good work, Lesley. Say "hi" to William and Jordy.
TACOMA,WA HERE!!
Both of my Grandmas always kept nice dishes and silverware for guests. They were kept in a fancy hutch. It's a trend that seems to be dying off though now. Now we just buy nice dishes and use them for everything.
I really enjoy your videos!! You are my favorite to see in my inbox. True fan of Bros of Decay!
P.S. That is a beautiful home, with extremely nice furniture, woodwork and misc. Thank you for another amazing tour! 🏚️
Americans have that too if you have nice dishes. Like handed down from generations
Yes! My grandparents had "good company only" dishes and wine glasses that sat in a cupboard for 65 years..never used! Now I have the wine glasses and use them every day with friends. So what if some break, they were used and enjoyed!
Canadians too and I'm guessing it's probably like that in lots of other countries as well
Growing up in Germany. We did the same thing. We only pulled out the good dishes when company came over. Or if there was a wedding or birthday. I miss those days.
My husband had his mother’s China she died at the age of 92 born in the early 1900’s my husband is 80 so the China is very old.
Yes growing up in Portugal it was thd something
Yes my mom used the nice dishes for parties, etc. As well I am an American.
Bien Dui mon amie! Think WI & our gorgeous cows! Lmfao!!! 😂
Same I'm in Australia
Same in Japan! That's interesting...!
Same in Uruguay Soud America .
Samen heren in Europa, the fine porselein for party's, plane ones for everyday use
That was a lovely find, some great wooden furniture too. He definitely liked his washing powder but who knows why? 🌹
I loved the format you did of this old house. We are getting more of a perspective of how this man lived. You take your time to dig into their life a little bit more and I love that. There was so very old things in this house. So cool! Job well-done!
This is a great video and touching explore, quite a sad home really. You are some of my favourite explorers, I love the respect you show. I wonder what happened to his son? Take care
Hi Lesley Bros of Decay, Once more, what a wonderful video about a Belgian home. - It was also a pleasure to see once in a while your
good friend William, who was assisting you during this explore. - i again loved listening to your highly compassionate narration, when
you were approaching the possible life circumstances of Mr. Jozef and his family in a very respectful way. It seems very well possible,
that he was a salesman for washing powder, regarding the amount of powder packages inside his house. - The brands Persil, Dash
and Coral are also used in Switzerland, as they are very familiar to me. - Very interesting explore. I enjoyed watching! - Greetings also
to your adorable brother Jordy.
Wishing you all the best, peace and kindest regards.
Hello Lesley and Jordy! Very nice to see again William. The farm house is lovely , some wall are so decayed but the wood furniture and stair case are nice. I am love the Chinese vase and I am hope now in Belgium the pandemic not return . But here in USA exist now more people infected 😰. Please stay safe and send to Jordy and you too many hugs. 👋🇺🇸😘😷😼💖😻
maybe other explores left the sausages. WE use 2 different sets of dishes in the US also.
I think a squatter left them sausages behind, which explains the mix up in dates as to how long this place was abandoned. because everything is OLD inside, and it makes no sense to have old calendars up on the wall if the house was recently abandoned. Thank you for sharing, I love your narration throughout the video.
I love the start, the view outside with bushes & greenery and the view of the house itself💖💖💖
Many many thanks Lesley and William for a most interesting video. I enjoy any format of your video: informing before or during the video. Your videos are GREAT!!! I was surprised not to see a bathroom?🤔. I imagine his wife passed away before he did. And that is why he kept just a few of her dresses. I loved the religious details. People often go to Lourdes to ask The Virgin Mary for a miraculous cure. I haven't been there, but I believe you can buy water in containers - it is sold as blessed water. My parents, my grandparents (Russia) also kept the best cutlery - plates, etc for guests. It's actually very sad. We need to use our things we have, and not store for guests. My mother used to hoard perfume when people gave her perfume as presents. And in the end she couldn't use the perfume because all the bottles had fungi. That is why I am so against storing. We need to use and enjoy our possessions. Life is too short to store things in cabinets for guests and special occasions. And how sad to see all that food stored in the basement. However, they were obviously a rich family with no economic problems. Their house is big and beautiful with lots of furniture. He must have been an excellent salesman! Thanks so much for reading the letter from his brother. It makes the story so complete. God bless you and your family. Greetings from Spain. 😊🇪🇦🙋♀️
I liked this format much better. Discovering together is more interesting by far! Thank You!!
Yes in Singapore where I grew up as well as Canada we also had fancy dishes to use in the dining room for guests or special occasions. Regular dinners we had at the kitchen table with regular dishes. I don’t do that myself now!
hi, lesley- people all over the world reserve their best dishes for special occasions! keep up the good work!
I love your excitement and enthusiasm !!!
Thank you Susan ☺️❤️
Hi Lesley it’s Ann again you are so careing you yell us the story of this house as always how sad people say but we forget these people have lived a life created memories happiness it’s sad that everything is left to decay when lots of furniture could go to good courses thank you for sharing once again stay safe Ann
Love the way you talk when you are presenting the abandon house, is like am behind you, following all your steps. Think is amazing could be there and see those incredible castles and homes. Thanks for sharing it.☺️☺️💐
Omg love the Renault - it is a 11 I think and. It’s from the mid 80s
His picture when he was a boy is his First Holy Commuion day. I love all your videos very detailed! Thank you Lesley 🙏🏻
I live in the Caribbean islands, small island called St Lucia.
It's an old custom here too with our parents to save the pretty dishes, cutlery and glasses for visitors.
It was the same in UK but that tradition is dieing out. Andy England 🇬🇧👍
Thanks for the upload. Didn't see the bathrooms though.
I saw some old pots with lids in the bedroom, that were used for going to bathroom in. Also saw one at the bottom of the stairs when he first started going upstairs.
Hi Lesley & William, we are in the UK and my parents used to keep dishes for when people came for dinner, my Mother called it her best china 😊. I think with the date on the sausages being newer there could have been a homeless person staying there. The brief case you mentioned is called a suitcase, a briefcase is much smaller and business people use them to carry work related paper etc in. The cabinet that has the clothes in is called a wardrobe in the UK. I really love the new way of doing the video, it is better because we get to see your reaction to each room. Thank you for sharing this lovely old home with us, much love. xx💖
Hi from the middle of the States. Loved your video..you showed us so much. Hearing the history really adds to the enjoyment..you’re a good narrator..I’m a new subscriber. Keep the videos coming.
I like the way of you guys of Bros. Of De..narrates the story of what you have surveyed.
Hope to have the best of yours always.
Happy New Year 2021.
The wood furniture is really nice! And yes, many people in the world have "good dishes" for company.
Can’t wait for this brothers, greeting from Italia !
In Australia, we have a good dinner set that we use for special occasions or when guest come around. Not as common as it use to be. I did like the format of this video better. Your videos are some of my favourites to watch. Keep up the exploring.
The music just glides through the beauty and simplicity of these people's lives💗
I'm from Slovakia...yes,we have special plates for different occasions. It's normal 🤷 thank you for videos ❤️🍀
I see some perfume bottles,please,next time...try open it and say something about smell...this old perfume was really strong and hight quality....for many years stay in good condition. You will be surprise
In ph as well 😅
Fantastic explore thank you 😊
Very nice explore. House is in good condition. Enjoyed. Thank you. Your the best.
Beautiful furniture
Breathtaking... Yes, we in America definitely have the special dishes, and lots have holiday dishes. ♥️🎈♥️
They used to put photographs on postcards alot in the 18 th early 19 th century x
You do an excellent job with your narrarions! And your bro is a great cameraman. Great team!
We here in America save the good dishes for guest too.Love what you do and can't wait for the next video.Be safe and we love you too.
Ik heb deze woning gisteren gevonden en heel toevallig eerder op de dag heb ik de woning van zijn broer ook gevonden, dit kon geen toeval zijn. Precies of het zo moest zijn 😍
Weer een geweldig interessante video. Inderdaad bijzonder dat het huis zo is achtergelaten! Onbegrijpelijk.
Thanks Guys...have a blessed weekend...
Here in the Philippines we keep china for guest ..special occasions and christmas holidays. Enjoy s much your videos. Stay safe...MABUHAY FROM THE PHILIPPINES.!
Hi Lesley & William, starting with house in Belgium....first the bicycle is a girl`s bicycle! We have still washing machines that open from the top but does not have smaller tub inside, it is a big opening, now new washing machine with circle glass windows down both washing machine & dryer! Not tissues the red with polka dots, they are Handkerchiefs!! As for using your Best China for Guests, it still happens here in 2022 but as for myself, my parents & grandparents we didn`t do that in Illinois, USA I too love the etched glass French Doors & window above the doors are called Transom...can have that above front door! That is a Unique medicine cabinet! Love the oak stairway & railing! I never saw etched glass in doors for bedrooms , wow!! Like the wood bedframe with the carving on footbed area & side board area too ! Great history of his brother & his son or owner had son visiting from Germany in 1924 ? Yes nice vanity wood dresser with tilted mirror! That is a huge wood Wardrobe to put clothes in! I have never seen those cross like hangers, Lesley! Ok women`s dresses, probably his wife & then boy is child, but I thought boy was younger self of man? On bed looks like a night gown worn by wife & yes I believe it is a leather watch but face clock is missing? That red pouch you called it, looks like to me a cigarette case...yes they sell them here USA? That electric alarm clock is from the 1980`s ? Ok, I believe he was a soap salesman, too! Nothing much in the attic except more soap in different brands. Now to the basement to explore wine, & beer & lots of jar foods. Now to garage, wow a car with the key...here in USA someone would of taken car...but if police stopped you would need title to it & VIN # is on windshield, to look up & see if stolen!! In the last place you looked there was a ladder, & you didn`t look what was up there ? Thanks Lesley & William for the great adventure, take care!!
Background music is a Christmas song , Minuit Chrétien , usually sung at midnight Christmas Eve. 🙂🇨🇦
Yes I have special dishes I use when I have company over and also in the fall season (which is my favorite time of the year) when all the leaves change colors. I have a lot of beautiful fall dishes I use and decorate my home. I love the wall paper in the house you just went thru. Thank you so much for taking us along with you. God bless y'all and stay safe.
Hi guys! Looks like a huge house for a single guy!! I would have never guessed that was a washing machine! It is a small kitchen for such a big house. Thanks...love u guys!
In America we do the same thing with dishes for guests. My grandmother had a separate set for guests we were NOT allowed to touch...I have them now. It probably was done so when you had guests you had a set without chips and wear. It was the wife's responsibility to set a "perfect" table, especially for guests back then. We've gotten a bit more casual since then 😂. I still do it but don't have a full nice set anymore. I used my grandmother's set for awhile...it brought me great pleasure. I'd like to get another set but due to my age, health and disability I can't do big gatherings now. Love antiques! Someone in my husband's family has an old Pony Express saddle bag. You may know that was the first mail delivery in America done on horseback. I got to see it before it went to a family member. It was acquired by another family member who worked in a rural post office in southern Missouri. It's exciting holding a piece of history worth possibly thousands and to see how life was lived during that time period...which is why I love your show and others like it. It's sad to see those homes and contents neglected. I'd want to try and buy things from owners. Salvaging architecture and contents is big business in America. I guess it would be there too? Thanks again for your shows! Enjoy them very much!
Great vid! Thanks Leslie! Keep them coming please...
In England we keep special crockery for guests or special occasions. As soon as I saw one of the packs of medication I knew that it wasn't abandoned as early as 1960's. I recognised the logo which is still used. Beautiful furniture and I loved the vanities. One thing I just realised, there wasn't a bathroom. Thank you for bringing us another fantastic video.
I think he used chamber pots. Lots of them sitting around.
What beautiful architecture even the tiles a beautiful
First time watching and I subscribed! Love the history and love exploration. Background music and your voice is soothing. 🇨🇦
Thank you love you all also, awesome place.
10:21 So much beautiful wood on the staircase and everywhere.
Awesome Video love the History,i am an American and its a family tradition to reserve dishes for guests or family. I am from Texas
One more thing the music in the back ground was really nice and well done it wasn't over baring at all.
Lovely to hear that you enjoyed the music :)
Fascinating! About the dishes for company...in the days of my youth, my Mom would use the good china if it was a special occasion. If someone was over for dinner, no special occasion, she would use the every day dishes.
Gorgeous wood throughout this house. Another wonderful video!!!
Glad you enjoyed it Linda :)
It is very common in the US to have "good china" and everyday dishes. I only bring out the good stuff for company.
Canned food lasts a looooonnnnnggggg time. I would trust the calendar than the canned food.
Hi. Modern people do not save special dishes for visitors any more. But I remember my grandmother did save dishes for visitors especially for the preacher. From South Africa
Wow what a nice video! Really enjoyed it. Watching from Michigan!!!!