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Julie, Love your journeys into history! Ive just watched your episode on being related to Alberta...and your love of the name Mae...I immediately thought that it is an anagram of your daughters name Ema!!( not sure if your Emma has one or 2 m's).
Robert Lytton is my 14th great grandfather on my maternal grandfather’s side. So exciting to hear and see so much family history I’ve never known before. Thank you, Julie! ❤
What an interesting talk and beautiful estate! As a linguist, I was fascinated to hear how each of you have picked up varying qualities of British dialects. One that I noticed you both do is added a crispness to your consonants that in American English dialects is usually softened. 😊
I totally agree with you. It must be a challenge trying to make it as comfortable for the family, and to take care of all the historic possessions. I’ve received so many gifts from friends and I’ve broken as many when I tried to clean them. I was given a beautiful glass unicorn, I picked it up to clean it, I dropped it, and it decapitated! Yep, you heard it.
These tours are FASCINATING! What a treasure it is to be able to see inside these homes and in turn able to imagine what life was like for these historic people. Very interesting!
Bits & bob’s telling a story really is the essence of these beautiful historical homes. Thank you Julie for showing us these incredible properties and important parts of history.
When I saw the movie, “Mary Poppins” upon its release (yes I AM that old!) the song”Sister Suffragette” has a line that says, “Our daughter’s daughters will adore us & they’ll sing in great full chorus, “Well, done, Sister Suffragette!” My late Mom (99) told me then, 1965, that her Mother had marched here in the United States for Women to have the right to vote, I AM her daughter’s daughter!😊
The best and most moving part of this video is the segment about Lady Constance's involvement with the suffragette movement. It's admirable to see someone of her social class and privilege sacrifice her own comfort to fight for social justice for women.
The entire English speaking world granted the women’s right to vote within a few years of each other. The British version was more radical where they burned buildings and set off bombs. Simon Webb wrote a short book about it. What’s ironic is that 95% of the men in the world did not have the right to vote at the time either.
I absolutely love your video's I'm an English man living in Portugal now and I'm very proud of my English heritage .We have so many wonderful stately homes and beautiful gardens keep making your wonderful video's ❤️ 😂
Very enjoyable tour by the Chatelaine & yourself. The intricate detail in that room (can’t remember what its purpose is now, though it has no plumbing) & the Oriental bed is just exquisite. I wouldn’t want to be responsible for maintaining it all. The efforts of those that have are truly remarkable. As was the crusade of Lady Constance. A brave & indomitable woman. A wonderful visit! Thanks very much. 😊
The word chatelaine is only applicable to the kady in a French chateau. It is also used for the device holding keys etc at the waist but worn by the Housekeeper.
I do not really know what to say , just amazing ı have gone through lots of feelings during watching it , very touched by the story of Lady Constance and indeed learned many things . Thank you 🙂
Such a beautiful House! And the information about Historic House membership is interesting and important. The costs of keeping up these houses is much more than one family can undertake and I believe anyone who tours these houses and enjoys visiting gardens, beautiful estates should be willing to invest in making sure our grandchildren and future generations have that same privilege. I wish I had the resources to help out.
Julie, I think if I had to choose, this is by far my favorite house of all the homes you've done thus far, or I might add that I've seen. I love hearing all the dates and histories of these national treasures! I think us as Americans might appreciate these places (even the derelict ones) so much more because here in the States, it feels like very few appreciate our histories and would rather tear it down and as the song goes..put up a parking lot. Which makes me so sad. To have so much information saved, just like Mapperton! I will say it breaks my heart that the British parliament doesn't set aside money to help in the upkeep of these great places. I really don't know what the right answer is, money, tax breaks, free supplies, whatever just so they aren't lost for future generations. I think in school they should teach more to the children about such fantastic places, even here in the states, maybe it would take root in a few brains and when they grow up will feel the need to save places not rip them down. In closing I would like to say THANK YOU for all your hard work in making these wonderful videos to share with us here across the pond. I'm 57 and on disability (thanks to a very bad back) I have family in Germany and have been to visit before my teen yrs..I know they'll prob never be another visit across the ocean so to have these to watch with your behind the scenes bits is honestly such a joy!! Wishing all a wonderful summer, sending lots of love and prayers to us all in these crazy times we now live in. Take care and God Bless 🙏🏼❤️
It's the piece about the women's suffrage movement that gets it. Absolutely incredible, daunting, and stunning what she went through for others using her nobility for such a humane purpose. Stirs one on a soul level. I felt better for watching it and elevated in every way. Thanks Viscountess. 🎉 Job so well done!
Fascinating history of the house and its inhabitants! Loved the "peaks" at the original structure, inside and outside. Such exquisite features and appointments throughout! Would love to visit!
I absolutely loved Lady Constance’s story! The color palate of Knebworth House is magnificent. This is the first viewing of an Armory room that I remember you showing. Very interesting. Thank you for this episode.
It's 2.46 am, and I've just finished watching this. What a blessed life some people have. It's not easy. I have a listed building, and it's hard to find people to do work to it. The trades are vanishing, and the prices are going sky high. So sad.
I deeply appreciate your content. Julie has one of those special personalities that can't be taught or developed, where her mood and energy are contagious. P.S. I predict Julie will have a British accent by 2027. 😘
Hopefully she will also have a much better understanding of our way of life! I saw her program, An Aristocrats Guide......" Another American trying to put a price on everything she saw. The owners were most gracious and generous with their time. She seemed to put a price on everything they were doing.
Hi Julie, "WOW" I absolutely love the history of Knebworth House, I love Lady Constance and her story. The efforts, the time and now their health the Suffragettes put into the movement so woman can vote. We need to treasure every right as women that we have and hold onto them. Martha was a lovely woman I just loved her. Jill was such a pleaser as well, these woman like you are well versed in the history of the family, keeping them alive and sharing them with the world, is truly amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful home and estate with us. Love from N.Y.
That was just stunning and what an amazing lady, to fight for women's rights! It opens your eyes when you know you have £14,000,000.00 repair work to do on the roof! I wish them well in their endeavours!
If I was wealthy I would support the restoration of the houses/castles my ancestors lived so that members of my family might be able to do genealogical tours of these places on their trip to England. As far as I know I am relate to the Howard family and some early Duke's of Norfolk so my money would go to supporting those estates.
Speaking of famous houses used for TV /movies...Just happened upon the 1996/97 series: Tom Jones. About half way though first episode the cast arrives at a gateway flaked b y columns with eagles atop...Mapperton!
I can’t imagine building such a huge place. Most rich people back then built to and beyond the limits of their wealth. Hence why so many crumbled to quickly and are gone today.
Your accents arent QUITE American anymore. Both of your stressers on syllables have changed. Almost sounds Irish. For quarter, you guys say "Kuar-ter" instead of the quick American "korter". And the way you both say "All" (Oll) as opposed to American (Awl) sounds more British than American now with rounded vowels. She also says "fresha" instead of "fresher" I love it! Happened to my cousins voice too after she moved to the UK from Illinois. Sounds completely different.
What a fascinating time. I really appreciate your enthusiasm for looking into your new reality. And it is so much fun to be able to be a voyeur here . . . which may be cringeworthy and so perhaps this makes me also sensitive to . . . being told that you are after someone’s job is a little cringey . . . ? Dunno. Anyway it’s amazing. Don’t believe in ghosts but there may be mold in the bedroom of Elizabeth which would explain the breathing issues of guests. Heat it and bleach it. Lol
So many great ladies past and present. It would help me if you would consider putting their names on screen. I had a hard time trying to figure out how to spell Bower Liton which turned out to be Bulwer Litton. Edit: Lytton
I love this video, so interesting. I enjoy all your videos. However, I watched a couple on your facebook today, one was about 5 worst monarchs, and I found the background music very distracting and too loud, it felt quite relentless and my brain had to fight to listen to you properly. I felt so much calmer watching this video, I could just concentrate on what you and the other lady are saying and there was just intermittent music. If you must have background music on your videos, would you please lower the volume a bit when you are talking and preferably not have it right the way through a whole video , maybe edit it in for emphasis of dramatic bits as you have in this one. So much better to watch. Many thanks for your consideration of this.
This is such a great video but those bright flashes of light in the video almost burned out my eyeballs. That hurt my eyes. How about finding something less bright.
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Julie, Love your journeys into history! Ive just watched your episode on being related to Alberta...and your love of the name Mae...I immediately thought that it is an anagram of your daughters name Ema!!( not sure if your Emma has one or 2 m's).
Robert Lytton is my 14th great grandfather on my maternal grandfather’s side. So exciting to hear and see so much family history I’ve never known before. Thank you, Julie! ❤
As a Canadian the history of these stunning places just simply astounds me … ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Canada doesn't have anything like this
What an interesting talk and beautiful estate!
As a linguist, I was fascinated to hear how each of you have picked up varying qualities of British dialects. One that I noticed you both do is added a crispness to your consonants that in American English dialects is usually softened. 😊
These “ houses” are Castles!! So amazing! Can’t imagine living in something so full of history and memories!!
I totally agree with you. It must be a challenge trying to make it as comfortable for the family, and to take care of all the historic possessions. I’ve received so many gifts from friends and I’ve broken as many when I tried to clean them. I was given a beautiful glass unicorn, I picked it up to clean it, I dropped it, and it decapitated! Yep, you heard it.
But also constantly in the knowledge that any year could be the last before bankruptcy
These videos and the production is so much better than anything on TV! Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
I was going to comment the same thing. This content is jaw dropping and done just as well or better than any other production on TV.
These tours are FASCINATING! What a treasure it is to be able to see inside these homes and in turn able to imagine what life was like for these historic people. Very interesting!
Bits & bob’s telling a story really is the essence of these beautiful historical homes. Thank you Julie for showing us these incredible properties and important parts of history.
When I saw the movie, “Mary Poppins” upon its release (yes I AM that old!) the song”Sister Suffragette” has a line that says, “Our daughter’s daughters will adore us & they’ll sing in great full chorus, “Well, done, Sister Suffragette!” My late Mom (99) told me then, 1965, that her Mother had marched here in the United States for Women to have the right to vote, I AM her daughter’s daughter!😊
What an amazing home.
Incredible family stories.
My favourite is the lady that put the greedy priest in his place.😂
Yes, houses are alive and can change as long as it’s done correctly, tastefully. So Beautiful!
The best and most moving part of this video is the segment about Lady Constance's involvement with the suffragette movement. It's admirable to see someone of her social class and privilege sacrifice her own comfort to fight for social justice for women.
The entire English speaking world granted the women’s right to vote within a few years of each other. The British version was more radical where they burned buildings and set off bombs. Simon Webb wrote a short book about it. What’s ironic is that 95% of the men in the world did not have the right to vote at the time either.
Love hearing the history of these houses
I am in awe of these women! Oh, the house is amazing! 😊
Beautiful Knebworth House. So many stories of various women and the lives they lived. Thank you Julie. ❤😊
They need to make a movie out this story. Thanks for sharing
I absolutely love your video's I'm an English man living in Portugal now and I'm very proud of my English heritage .We have so many wonderful stately homes and beautiful gardens keep making your wonderful video's ❤️ 😂
Don't all countries 😂
Very enjoyable tour by the Chatelaine & yourself. The intricate detail in that room (can’t remember what its purpose is now, though it has no plumbing) & the Oriental bed is just exquisite. I wouldn’t want to be responsible for maintaining it all. The efforts of those that have are truly remarkable. As was the crusade of Lady Constance. A brave & indomitable woman. A wonderful visit! Thanks very much. 😊
The word chatelaine is only applicable to the kady in a French chateau. It is also used for the device holding keys etc at the waist but worn by the Housekeeper.
Fascinating! I really enjoyed this video. Thank you, Julie!
Glad you enjoyed it!
* * What a great job you're doing Julie! BRAVO! * *
this place is incredible! ty so much for the splendid tour.
I do not really know what to say , just amazing ı have gone through lots of feelings during watching it , very touched by the story of Lady Constance and indeed learned many things .
Thank you 🙂
Such a beautiful House! And the information about Historic House membership is interesting and important. The costs of keeping up these houses is much more than one family can undertake and I believe anyone who tours these houses and enjoys visiting gardens, beautiful estates should be willing to invest in making sure our grandchildren and future generations have that same privilege. I wish I had the resources to help out.
Julie, I think if I had to choose, this is by far my favorite house of all the homes you've done thus far, or I might add that I've seen. I love hearing all the dates and histories of these national treasures! I think us as Americans might appreciate these places (even the derelict ones) so much more because here in the States, it feels like very few appreciate our histories and would rather tear it down and as the song goes..put up a parking lot. Which makes me so sad. To have so much information saved, just like Mapperton! I will say it breaks my heart that the British parliament doesn't set aside money to help in the upkeep of these great places. I really don't know what the right answer is, money, tax breaks, free supplies, whatever just so they aren't lost for future generations. I think in school they should teach more to the children about such fantastic places, even here in the states, maybe it would take root in a few brains and when they grow up will feel the need to save places not rip them down. In closing I would like to say THANK YOU for all your hard work in making these wonderful videos to share with us here across the pond. I'm 57 and on disability (thanks to a very bad back) I have family in Germany and have been to visit before my teen yrs..I know they'll prob never be another visit across the ocean so to have these to watch with your behind the scenes bits is honestly such a joy!! Wishing all a wonderful summer, sending lots of love and prayers to us all in these crazy times we now live in. Take care and God Bless 🙏🏼❤️
Oh my what historic history behind the women’s rights movement fascinated by their courage and determination not to mention the sacrifices 😢😢 ❤❤
It's the piece about the women's suffrage movement that gets it. Absolutely incredible, daunting, and stunning what she went through for others using her nobility for such a humane purpose. Stirs one on a soul level. I felt better for watching it and elevated in every way. Thanks Viscountess. 🎉 Job so well done!
Fascinating history of the house and its inhabitants! Loved the "peaks" at the original structure, inside and outside. Such exquisite features and appointments throughout! Would love to visit!
Enjoyed so much and seeing all the family changes too. Thankfully owned by them so they can make these changes! Wonderful!!
Julie, this episode is a triumph. Very moving and I have learnt so much! Thankyou!
I absolutely loved Lady Constance’s story! The color palate of Knebworth House is magnificent. This is the first viewing of an Armory room that I remember you showing. Very interesting. Thank you for this episode.
It's 2.46 am, and I've just finished watching this. What a blessed life some people have. It's not easy. I have a listed building, and it's hard to find people to do work to it. The trades are vanishing, and the prices are going sky high. So sad.
I deeply appreciate your content. Julie has one of those special personalities that can't be taught or developed, where her mood and energy are contagious.
P.S. I predict Julie will have a British accent by 2027. 😘
Hopefully she will also have a much better understanding of our way of life!
I saw her program, An Aristocrats Guide......"
Another American trying to put a price on everything she saw. The owners were most gracious and generous with their time.
She seemed to put a price on everything they were doing.
I don’t believe so. She could hop back and forth with American and British accents.
What a beautiful home! Here in Canada, Toronto has a Lytton Blvd! Once upon a time, my Great Grandparents lived on that street.
Best video ever! Absolutely cannot wait to visit both of you and see these houses in person. Grazie da Texas come sempre ❤
Wonderful production and narrative. Fabulous estate!!
Amazing treasures and ongoing restoration.
Oh this family loves colour! And I love it! 🥰
very very nice❤❤❤
thank you very much from Afghanistan❤❤❤
The manors and stories behind the manors and the people are very interesting 💜
Very cheerful ambiance! Wonderful Home
Our local paper here in Evansville, IN (I'm sure you know of it Julie) uses the motto by Edward Bulwer-Lytton "The pen is mightier than the sword".
What an magnificent piece of glorious art ! I would LOVE to see you visit Lady Colin Campbell at Castle Goring!
I love Lady Colin Campbell's book about Diana! ❤
Martha’s voice has taken on some British inflection. How is it that you haven’t gone native yet?
What you are hearing is actually an Alabama accent.
In fact, Viscountess Julie has! Her "a" is rounder--"awlways" instead of "ahlways."
@@actuallyfrankie Yep. 2:20
Posh Southerner
What an amazing castle and family history ❤❤❤Thanks for sharing 😍😘
I love the show the crown. Thank you Julie for everything you do❤
Beautiful castle
Cons story moved
Me 🖤
Fantastic video, Julie.
Hi Julie, "WOW" I absolutely love the history of Knebworth House, I love Lady Constance and her story. The efforts, the time and now their health the Suffragettes put into the movement so woman can vote. We need to treasure every right as women that we have and hold onto them. Martha was a lovely woman I just loved her. Jill was such a pleaser as well, these woman like you are well versed in the history of the family, keeping them alive and sharing them with the world, is truly amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful home and estate with us. Love from N.Y.
What an amazing story, especially Lady Constance Lytton, I so hope that her book on her experiences as a sufragette is re-published!
Wow! Love your Corvette convertible!
You have to watch these on your television. It’s incredible, especially the Chinese bedroom!
My heart skipped a bit at when I saw that corvette. You need to do an episode on the car!
Wonderful history, especially the Suffragette one.
Julie nice video and beautiful Castle .I like your and Luke explanation regarding history and restoration .
Well done, ladies!
as always fascinating
Stunning home Julie and this American lady sounds very British. Another great video ❤
😊 thank you
Goodie, love these videos
Would love to see some rooms the family lives in daily. I am addicted to your videos. Ty
Fascinating. Thank you.
Wonderful history and beautiful, castle and home.
Loved every minute of this video. Ty.
So beautiful
This is my favorite house so far
I love this channel
Thank you so much for this
Beautiful.
It looks great
That was just stunning and what an amazing lady, to fight for women's rights! It opens your eyes when you know you have £14,000,000.00 repair work to do on the roof! I wish them well in their endeavours!
If I was wealthy I would support the restoration of the houses/castles my ancestors lived so that members of my family might be able to do genealogical tours of these places on their trip to England. As far as I know I am relate to the Howard family and some early Duke's of Norfolk so my money would go to supporting those estates.
Hi🤗 at 27:54 I really believe I see the post on the bed rise and fall slightly 😳 is it just me? Great show by the way and thank you 🤗
Love it
I like this Castle🥰
Speaking of famous houses used for TV /movies...Just happened upon the 1996/97 series: Tom Jones. About half way though first episode the cast arrives at a gateway flaked b y columns with eagles atop...Mapperton!
At 24:59 it must be cold in that room. Because you can see a breath go by.
Fabulous estate! I would never be able to find my keys or purse! My little house is only 1,250 Sq/Ft and I can't find my keys.
If the cat gets in, you'd never find it!
I can’t imagine building such a huge place. Most rich people back then built to and beyond the limits of their wealth. Hence why so many crumbled to quickly and are gone today.
Gotta go rustle me up some breakfast Julie, then I’ll settle down to watch!
Your accents arent QUITE American anymore. Both of your stressers on syllables have changed. Almost sounds Irish. For quarter, you guys say "Kuar-ter" instead of the quick American "korter". And the way you both say "All" (Oll) as opposed to American (Awl) sounds more British than American now with rounded vowels. She also says "fresha" instead of "fresher" I love it! Happened to my cousins voice too after she moved to the UK from Illinois. Sounds completely different.
I luv your strawberry shirt🍓🍓🍓🍓
I love how you both pronounce "all" like the English.
an extraordinarily pretty Victorian home
I do remember this castle from the movie called Duel of Hearts
Good for her. She stopped allowing The Church to bully her.
Would make a great momie about Con
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What a fascinating time. I really appreciate your enthusiasm for looking into your new reality. And it is so much fun to be able to be a voyeur here . . . which may be cringeworthy and so perhaps this makes me also sensitive to . . . being told that you are after someone’s job is a little cringey . . . ? Dunno. Anyway it’s amazing. Don’t believe in ghosts but there may be mold in the bedroom of Elizabeth which would explain the breathing issues of guests. Heat it and bleach it. Lol
Where is Martha from in the USA? What is her story with the British aristocracy? Curious to know.
is a French first and last name perhaps of descent from the House of Burgundy, but it would carry the particle "de" Montagu
So many great ladies past and present. It would help me if you would consider putting their names on screen. I had a hard time trying to figure out how to spell Bower Liton which turned out to be Bulwer Litton.
Edit: Lytton
What is the National Trust? I used to belong to that and I thought the emphasis was on these old manor houses and castles.
I love this video, so interesting. I enjoy all your videos. However, I watched a couple on your facebook today, one was about 5 worst monarchs, and I found the background music very distracting and too loud, it felt quite relentless and my brain had to fight to listen to you properly. I felt so much calmer watching this video, I could just concentrate on what you and the other lady are saying and there was just intermittent music. If you must have background music on your videos, would you please lower the volume a bit when you are talking and preferably not have it right the way through a whole video , maybe edit it in for emphasis of dramatic bits as you have in this one. So much better to watch. Many thanks for your consideration of this.
Lucky you
@BritishAirways I’m sorry - but where oh where is the sponsorship?
Is that a ghost floating by at 23 to 23:13 at the Chinese bridal bed.
I saw the “etheric float” as well. Good eye!
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Julie has met her match..lol
Maybe Taylor Swift can do a show or two here to help bring in some needed funds for the restorations!
I always think how futile the British Sufferigette movement was because New Zealand Women had the vote since 1893😊
Agreed....from Australia
Victorian and gothic? Did you mean that? Not also tudor stuart elizabethian georgian or regency?
This is such a great video but those bright flashes of light in the video almost burned out my eyeballs. That hurt my eyes. How about finding something less bright.