The Loss of Our Ancient 900-Year-Old Castle Visited by Queen Elizabeth
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Dear Julie, I live in a medieval castle in the Netherlands and it is actually the outer Bailey because the big castle itself was demolished in 1840. We recently bought the little cottage back, which belonged to the castle, because our dear neighbors are moving. For us the outer Bailey is big enough and we still have towers and a moat and a beautiful big garden with topiary and big trees and a white garden. I am going to decorate the little cottage soon and looking forward to it. Your channel inspires me a lot and you are such a sweet vibrant soul ❤
Oh my goodness! All of you are lucky duckies! So dreamy to visit these historical majestic masterpieces, let alone to live in “1, 2, or 3 …pretty bird pretty bird!”😂 Oh be still my heart! That would be such an Incredible Experience! When I traveled, I wanted to leave the tour group behind to wander and dream of living in that Era. I couldn’t get enough of simply being there. I wanted to really experience more of actually living there and being immersed in the lively hood. It’s a lot of work. Everything worthwhile in life is hard! It’s beautiful! You are so blessed! Thank you for sharing with us…dreamers! ❤xo
❤️I love history
@@wanderlust4evr995 I love historic buildings a lot because there is a soul in it. My husband and I used to visit castles everywhere because we love it. But I never wanted to live in it actually because of it was so much work and to big to maintain. But this little medieval 🏰 castle came in our life and we bought it a few years ago and we love it! It is living in a dream but one on which you also have to work hard to maintain and restore it. But I love the fact that it is so old and that it has a beautiful big garden and a wall and gates and a moat, and only here birds and watch my ducks swim, and just enjoy it.
Julie, thank you for sharing your home, your story and your history. I love historical homes and the stories they hold. I started crying with you because it’s so important to keep sharing those stories with those coming after us. Thank you again for your dedication to preserving history.
Apologies, I deleted my first response to your comment because I wanted to edit it but got rushed. Anyway- So lucky indeed! I live in the Netherlands but one of the main reasons I will not stay is because I can’t afford a large (manor) house here and it is a dream of mine to have a big beautiful home with history and land. Property prices are outrageous in the NL.
My boyfriends family is “old money” and his aunts and uncles live in fabulously large houses here in the Netherlands- one even has a moat (except he recently moved to another property in the UK), but we are not so blessed to have one of our own. So I am currently researching visas for the UK now because houses are actually cheaper there.
I would love to get some advice from someone who lives in and manages a large property, if you would be willing to share.
Julie, you are such a wonderful and compassionate DIL! You represent Americans with grace, humility and interest.
You sure do us proud . 👏
What an especially lovely , humble family your husband's family are. Your father-in-law is really exceptionally lovely and gentle.
Julie I'm with you, it makes me cry. I suppose it's because as Americans we don't have the history. After listening to this I'm pretty sure the 1st Earl would have known my ex's ancestor as he was Charles II's physician. He was awarded the post because he remained a loyal Catholic. Not so odd if your Scottish. But he lived with his uncles in London as his parents and brother had already moved here and lived in Jamestown.
How interesting. But not so odd, since all of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland were Catholic (after they were Druid I suppose) until Henry VIII. First, the Protestants fled to America to flee their persecution by the Catholics ...and then many Catholics who wouldn't convert to the new state religion had to flee to America to escape the persecution by the Protestants. @@MsSkipperkim
OK I’m laughing at this back handed compliment. Well done. We’ve had enough of her American tears over that building. She should know better coming from here. Go feed the hungry with the excess time to form tears over her husbands lost castle. Enough!
A moving story. I am glad the school makes the family feel welcome to return from time to time, and that they are so careful to preserve the history of the buildings and grounds.
With public money though?
@@nicolad8822They do tours in the summer when the students are out of school.
@@nicolad8822Through many donations and gifts by wealthy donors as well as a large group of local people and people online in an association to raise funds for the upkeep, cleaning and preservation of Hinchingbrook. There are also public funds as well that help with the house and school.
The loss of one big HUGE house and then sadly having to move to another big HUGE house- just not as big! These stories have a literary quality to them- since they are not the reality of most people. That is why we love to listen in and learn and even imagine what it might be like to live these kinds of lives! So grateful you are sharing these stories!
How fascinating. Your husband's family must be so delighted that you are so interested in the family lineage. Well done, and thank you!
Julie, this is fantastic that you have these recordings of your FIL for your children and generations to come. Fills my heart with joy.
The Earl's mother was simply beautiful
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How special to listen to John and Kate as they reminisce about their childhood at Hinchingbrooke. Julie, the depth of your love for the family history is heartwarming. The time spent with the school gentlemen was also amazing. They have done their best to preserve as much as possible. ❤
That was beautiful seeing the once children revisiting their childhood. The feeling of your mother's bedroom, something hopefully most of us know and remember with a sense of deep comfort.
My Great-Great-Grandmother (Lady Frances Russell, née Cromwell) was born at Hinchingbrooke House in 1638. She was the youngest child of Oliver Cromwell.
Both Families should come together to help preserve this wonderful piece of history. Losing it in this era is unimaginable. There is greater wealth today than in these past era's and it should be preserved for Historical Value alone.
Surely missing some "great's" over there?
Just thinking the same. One of my great-great-grandfathers was born in 1875. That's only five generations back and not a full century before my birth. Seems there would be many more greats to get back to the Cromwell era.
and you are bragging about that? kinda like bragging about hitler being your favorite uncle.
@@savinghistory642
A brutal sociopath towards the Irish
I love hearing about the family from the Earl and his sister! At one point when the Earl was smiling I could see his resemblance to Luke!! Thank you for arranging this!!
I would not have had the heart to leave all the family portraits behind. It's familiy!
What a blessing, the school preserving everything for future generations of children to learn the history of the home/school.
It's absolutely lovely how you are contributing and help highlight the richness of this family history that is now part of yours. Making it accessible and approachable, what a blessing you are to each other. This is so cool.
Thank you so much!
Imagine how awesome it must be to be a history teacher IN a castle built around a medieval church. "Alright students today we're gonna be learning about the Norman invasion of England. Let's walk down the hallway and check out some of their architecture." 😄
True... Very True
What a pleasure it was to see how close brother and sister were and still are. It was lovely being shown around such a magnificent place. From South Australia 🇦🇺 ♥️
Oh the EXCITEMENT of the discovery of the Cedar tree stump…”RUMP” ! Loved it so much !!!! So happy you have captured ALL of these memories with your Father in law and his sweet Sister !
This was fascinating! I prefer this type of storytelling. It did not seem rushed. Thank you so much!
Such an emotional trip and the memories so vivid for the Earl and his sister. Thank you for sharing this visit with us.
I'm almost crying, myself ... I see you, Julie, getting to spend time with your father-in-law and your aunt, to whom this place was HOME. for THREE HUNDRED YEARS and MORE. These are the VERY LAST CONNECTIONS of the Montagus to the house that was their HOME since the 1660s. There is NOTHING which can possibly equate to such a connection to British history! I am SO VERY HAPPY that you were able to share this connection with them, and to document the VERY long tradition that connects them to the long, long line of the history of Britain.
(Possibly it hits harder for me, as I've lived since the 1970s with Pepys's Diary, with its frequent mentions of trips to Hinchingbrooke and interactions with "my Lord".)
So sad but also glorious seeing the old 70s footage..time flies so fast and all those experiences lived and now lost..such a saddening thing the passage of time. Something i have terrible trouble with esp of other people such as here.
You are an amazing asset in preserving your home, Mafferton. Your attention to detail and enthusiasm is second to none - thank you for all of your hard work Julie
Seeing the sibling banter peek out was so endearing!
Your father in law seems like a very nice man. I miss my elders I had growing up. One of the things I regret is not finding out more about their parents and grandparents.
It’s lovely that there is a comprehensive school there filled with children to appreciate it. I’m sending my prayers out to the universe to help preserve everything for future generations. 💖 You have been lovely to help capture all those memories and stories. I’m here in Canada and my family just had DNA tests that said we are about 23 degrees or so connected to Elizabeth I, Mary Queen of Scots, Vincent Van Gogh, Gauguin, two founding fathers and Jimmy Carter among others - which makes me think so many of us must be connected and more so in more ways than we realize as well as in spirit - that it’s all a common history for everyone to appreciate and celebrate.
I love this!! This is beautiful!
@jspohl
Hmm … of course Elizabeth I. and Mary Queen of Scots were related, but to throw Paul Gauguin, Vincent Van Gogh, Jimmy Carter plus 2 Founding Fathers into the mix - WOW !
Im afraid y’all got taken in, probably paying quite a bundle for those fake DNA test results … 😂
By the way, I can trace my family on my fathers side back to the very late 18th century, but I’m not related to anyone famous or noble or such … mostly just simple craftsmen, shop owners and one or 2 small factory owners thrown in 😉
I don’t understand why some people are so obsessed with wanting to be related to someone famous or to nobility - can’t you simply enjoy finding out about history, castles (I do enjoy castles and old buildings in general) and life in long bygone times?
Julie...as a fellow American raised near and in Paris as a young girl, your videos bring back such wonderful memories of old Europe from my childhood. I have only discovered your channel in the last year. This was the most magical tour you have had since I started watching your videos. I found myself getting teared up as well as you learned about your family's history from your husband's relatives. I'm a Tudor descendant as well as well as from England, Scotland, and Ireland, so I soak up as much of Great Britain as I can, especially, British TV and CZcams channels. Your part in telling history is such a delight. I love how you have incorporated some British "lingo" into your exclamations, as well as hearing the English pronunciation of some words. How blessed you are to have the best of both worlds. It would be great to incorporate more genealogy into the areas that you explore...maybe as an extension of your show. I have the names of dozens and dozens of places my ancestors lived, so I'm always listening out for the places you visit. Many blessings to you and your continued success. Your friend from Texas! Suzanne Sims
When you say you were a tudor descendant from Ireland it sounds like your family would have been the ruling class subjugating my people for centuries. Your family would have been the British aristocracy that enforced the potato famine willingly on my ancestors.
Julie , you are a mench . Your love of your family is beautiful . This experience was priceless for them . Knowing how much you love them is such a gift .
Thank you Julie for taking us to Hinchingbrook! It's is a stunning place that looks like its being well taken care of. Which is very fortunate!
Your Dear Father In-Law &. Mother
In-Law, are such a Blessing Julie.🥰
They are Humble, Caring, Gracious people, who have such a Wealth of History &. Knowledge.
Love seeing them always.😊
The sister was a wondefully fun lady, i can imagine she is a great great character.
What a fabulous journey with two absolutely lovely people! It's a joy watching them stroll through their family home. I would swear they got younger with every step and every memory. Just beautiful!
Oh Julie! This was a such a moving and extremely interesting video! The Earl and his sister were wonderful, what a lovely reminisce to hear. I am British and I have to say even I had a few tears! The history teacher was awesome, I wish I had had one like him, how lucky those students are! Thank you, I think this is the best video I have seen this year! 😀
VICOUNTESS JULIE - those nunnery bedrooms were called - Cells.
Julie what a wonderful history video…your father-in-law and his sister gave such a good description of life in the house as children…truly a very interesting video they brought their young life in the house to life..fantastic….love all your videos🙏❤️👍
This was a fabulous story. The history of this house and the stories of your family members who actually lived there was facinating . I am sad for you that the castle was sold, however, it is being maintained and the public does get to see it. Your family does have Mapperton and due to you and your family’s business accumen and dedication to hard work, Mapperton is one of the finest examples of British homes. Julie, the family is blessed to have you. This little American girl has been a major asset!!!! I commented on this before and am again. When I saw the video of you on hands and knees frantically hand picking confetti from the lawn in time for the next event, it showed just what a hard worker you are. I will suggest that you keep a clip of this at hand to show any potential daughter in law!!!! Just saying!!!
Thank you Jan!!! xx Julie
Well done to Tom who obviously has spent so much time learning about the history of the school where he teaches. Sure he is a wonderful History teacher. My favourite subject at school.
Julie, the family was blessed the day you married into the family. I enjoyed this video and the story touched my heart. Rich in history! Your father-laws sister called you “sweet” and you really are a treasure. Thank you for the hard work & tour. Preserving the past is so important to our future generations. Loved this episode!! 💕Evan
Your presentations are always so beautiful and professionally produced. I would go as far as saying the best on CZcams especially for this genre. The time and effort is greatly appreciated. It's as if it were done by the BBC or PBS in America. I don't know how your in-laws kept it together during the walking tour. The melancholy memories would have me with tears rolling down my cheeks. Talk about the British stiff upper lip. !!!
OMG! The library the way it was in pictures. I would have absolutely lived in there reading and gloriously looking at every book so happily..and the furnishings there..absolutely marvelous!🌟Seeing how the library room is now compared to then shows exactly that the same books are still there in the same places they were then! It’s really so amazing and so happy it was preserved!
This was so wonderful, thank you. 🙏 was born in England but live in America now but I still feel I belong in England. When I visit it is very emotional for me. This was so special to be able to take this tour with you today. I love your show
I laughed at the "dryer" name for the mangle. We called it a "wringer" up here in Canada, as it wrung the water from the clothes before you hung them up to dry.
Yes. I'm also in Canada. My grandmother used a wringer washer. Two of those "rolling pin" things, one over the other, and the whole affair on a swivel so that she could move it over the large galvanized-metal washtub that was set on the floor and filled with rinse water. You'd turn the crank on the side and the rollers would move against east other. As you fed the clothing in between the rollers, they would press the water out of the clothes. The wash water would end up going back into the wash tub, and the resulting squished clothes would go into the galvanized rinse tub. Once the rinse was over, they'd go through the wringers again before being taken out and hung on the line. Over on this side of the pond, a "mangle" is a large paddle affair almost the size of a small cot, that acted like a steam clothes press. A flat-ish table on which you would set the clothes and tidy them up for pressing, then a handle to bring down the large plate and press it onto the pants or shirt or dress, or what have you. You'd press hard, steam would escape, and you'd have a piece of clothing steam-ironed in one go.
Yes, in America we called it a wringer, also.
We call it a wringer in Australia as well.😊
What I love is the dedication to preserving history. Instead of just ‘I got lucky and married into Nobility’, you stepped into your position as Viscountess and took on the responsibilities of not only representing your position as a noble, but you have committed your time and efforts to the bones of both your home and your husband’s heritage.
I like your aunt’s gracious appreciation that the family home is still thriving with life!
What a sweet moment, of watching John & Kate reminisce their lives and family members. Julie, this is the sweetest gift you could ever give them & your family and for future generations. ❤️ The flashbacks to yesteryear photos jumping to current times, is seeing time through a time machine.
Julie, a mangle, is also a rolling iron and was used in smoothing out wrinkled in sheets, pillowcases, clothing, dining room table clothes and napkins
In NZ we called them a wringer through which you pushed the wet clothes to wring them out, with a handle to turn the wringers around . It was attached to an old fashioned wringer washing machine, which was a cylinder (on feet), that had a central arm that sloshed the water back and forth. Much more labour intensive because it didn't automatically spin the clothes like nowdays, and the clothes were still pretty wet.
No matter the home, grand or modest, the stories, the memories we share of our childhood experiences in the places where we grew up are the history of each of us. I am a lifelong Anglophile (maiden name Browning) so I understand the viewpoint from loving history, old homes, and English period architecture. Thank You for sharing this tour with us all. 🙏🙂
This was wonderful to see. Family history is so important to keep alive. I only know of my family who immigrated to Canada from the Ukraine. Anything previous was lost to Holodomir, and the churches records of births were burned by Stalin and his predecessors.. And they continue to do so. So much family histroy destroyed. It makes me sad.
I love that there is so much love for your family and recording these memories will be cherished by the generations to come. Julie, you will be looked back upon as the American granny who kept everything alive, and your enthusiasm is contagious. I cried when you cried. You are a true gem to the family.
Don’t assume that all records were burned. A lot more survived or was also held at alternate locations than assumed. You may be able to find much more than you thought possible.
Lovely to hear the stories. Such a precious moment with John and Kate. Thank you for sharing ❤
It's so heartwarming to see and you and your father in law relationship, I can tell you both get on well and the love he has ❤ cute
I loved this video, sister and brother, their memories, the architecture that was preserved, a school with real historical history. Thank you so much for sharing real footsteps of time. ❤
Thankyou for sharing your family and wonderful history..that you are proud, rightfully..a simply beautiful slice of history you are able to participate with and add to, and in a hundred or 2 , you yourself will be mentioned and associated with the history of a long standing family..how amazing.
LOVED THE BLUE CAR. WOW. Im seeing 1950s Grace Kelly vibes, ❤❤
We think of the English as so proper, but these two reliving their youth and family, is so special to watch. What wonderful memories they have. Really well done & enjoyable documentary.
44:25 The British call it a mangle and I think Americans actually call it a wringer. Ever heard the term ‘put it through a wringer?’ Squeezes the water out before you hang the laundry out to dry. It is the spin function on modern washing machines today, squeezing/wringing all the water out so nothing’s dripping wet and heavy, ready for hanging up to dry or putting in the dryer.
Such a brilliant film. So interesting, charming and inciteful. As with Julie's other work, it not only creates an invaluable record of history that could so easily be lost, but also creates meaning and builds purpose for continuation of the Montagu family's role. Luke and Julie are such a strong generation of the family. Modern, down to earth, but carrying forward the privileges and obligations of the family with such grace and hard work. I can't help but say: Luke married well!
To maintain and even build the continuity of an aristocratic family is surely so hard to navigate in these modern times. Luke and Julie brilliantly implement a smart vision with wisdom, humour, a light touch, tenacity and relentless hard work. History will remember them kindly. I'm sure others will be heavily influenced by their approach.
How amazing! I bet his family history is amazing to hear
Cloisters in Hinchingbrook House? Ah, being a 12 Cent. Nunnery ( Convent) until the dissolution in 1536, explains that. The etymology, Montague: sharp mountains, fr.Norman. I thought it was Italian, thanks to Shakespeare. What a history. The windows with the framing decor, are particularly attractive. I have to admire you for your down to earth ability to sell, no frills, no false humilty or an adopted affection of "class". You, my dear, are really what Noblesse Oblige is all about. I can't imagine other nueva 'nobility' having any idea of either appreciating or honouring the privilege of being married into a part of British history.
"Half a Crown please. ❤ And would you like to buy a bunch of primroses as well? That'll be one Crown, thankyou." I call that initiative.
It’s not surprising they had to sell. Homes requisitioned during the war were often returned to the families in a dilapidated state. If the title-holder died during the war, the family would have to pay estate tax, which combined with renovation costs, and the operating expenses, were just too much to afford.
Fascinating family history. I really enjoyed watching your video. It's you Julie who's brought new life and lots of love bck to Mapperton & Family. Great job! 🥰
This has been such a thrill to walk with you all and hear the stories of the castle and how life was then. What a stunning old home, with many, many wonderful memories that will go on forever. I hope everyone who comes to visit will take away their memories, and share with the world forever and forever. ❤
You made me cry…bittersweet..lovely, just lovely…thank you so much for sharing your collective memories❤️🙏
This was such a great episode and exspirence to view that you for sharing and thank you to father in law and sister for the memories and love that was so alive in that home. Amazing job 👏
I would have loved to know what their Mother had painted in that amazingly bright beautiful room. And what has happened to her paintings?
Hi Julie, great presentation. One thing you did not mention was the incredibly high taxes imposed following ww2, starting in 1945 the tax rate on the estate following a death of the owner was 75% and income taxes starting in 1949 were at the rate of 99.25% above a very low level, around L 500 for everyone, the rate of income tax dropped to 97.25% a little later and even in 1975 any earned income above L 20,000 was taxed at this rate.
Yes, it was really the final nail in the coffin of life in Great Country Houses (following industrialisation in WWI and WWII drawing away large numbers of workers who previously worked in service, who did not return, creating a great scarcity in domestic service workers). It was a great shame, but also, I don't know how it could have been avoided, given Britain's need to rebuild after WWII.
This reminds me so much of when I took my mother and her sister back to their childhood home. Only it was a farm. The sentiments are the same... the children had to keep clear of working adults and were sent away from the important room(s) and they all remember the trees they climbed and where they hid.... and everyone, everywhere, misses their mother very much. The details and the settings of the stories change but children will always be children, year after year.
That was such an emotional video, I teared up as well. My mother is English and I have had the opportunity to visit her childhood home and how change can be memorable, but also sad. I met my English grandparents when I was 21 years old as my mother married my father an American soldier in 1951. Thank you for that wonderful history lesson.
I grew up about 30 minutes away from Huntingdon and must have gone past Hinchingbrooke House hundreds of times, always trying to imagine what it was like to live there before it became a school. To hear the stories of some of the people who did so was really fascinating, as was the older history of the building that has been recovered.
I'm glad the students have been respectful to the school
Dont see any writing graffiti on the walls or other vandalism
A very proud vicountess and rightfully so..have wonderful, such a privelidge.
This film is a poignant time capsule for future generations. I particularly loved how the story of the house’s evolution continues to the contributions and discoveries of the school renovation. Kate’s comment that it is good that now thousands of children live in the walls rather than just 6 rattling around the vastness of the dwelling is so generous and a credit to the family.
Dear Julie, You have created such a wonderful documentary series! I really loved this episode. You have some wonderful history to pass on to your children! ❤
I can completely understand your emotions regarding the history, and stories, of this beautiful dwelling. I got a bit emotional, as well. I kept hoping to hear more stories, from the brother and sister. I could sit, or go from one room/area/place to another, listening to the remembrances of their time there. It also helps to have photographs of what each room/area/place looked like at that time.
I stubbled upon your channel, I follow the royals and your channel pop up in my feed. I want you to know just how much I love and appreciate what you are doing. I can’t wait to go back and watch every episode. I have watched all day and I cant put into words how much I love what you are doing. Thank you and please keep doing what you do. It’s so refreshing and inspiring to watch.
Wow, thank you!
Julie, your empathy shines through. I really loved your conversation with Lord Sandwich.
How wonderful to see John and Kate reminiscing! (I can see so much of John in Luke!) Thank you for sharing your history with us.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I feel like I have already seen this Vlog where your inlaws visit Hinchinbrook 😊
@@annagallo7504 I think so too. I remember the scene in the library.
@@debbiemilan2867 this was first shown on her American Viscountess channel.
When the photo of the family when the children were a bit older, Johns blond hair makes a mini Luke.
Very interesting, nice to learn about this historic family and their ancient family home. A mangle would have been called a wringer for Americans.
My Grandfather’s family are the Irvines from Scotland, their family home was Drum Castle in Aberdeen, Scotland. Drum Castle was built in the 13th century.
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful family story! 🥰
Julie I am so glad you are starting to dress the part. You look absolutely beautiful today! Keep it up. It really does suit you. Your channel is inspiring and interesting.
This was an OUTSTANDING tour!!!
Thank you SO very much for your time and knowledge of the past. God bless you all.
That was so cool Julie. Live Canada, but I love England, her buildings, her countryside, her history and her stories. It was delightful to have John and Kate talk about their childhood home as you guys visited. An inspired idea.
Julie, what a wonderful experience, all the stories and history Wow!!! Great video, thank you for taking us along. It must have been so hard for the family to leave this beautiful house.
Julie , this video was so special to me , as it gave me for a story that I am writing. It brings back memories of when was a young boy living in a cold water flat in Chicago. Your love of history is so special and I share the same love for history. Thank you,
Dan Ferguson
The “Mangle” that Kate, his sister had mentioned in the old laundry room is what we called a wringer. It was attached to an old type of washing machine and then they were run through the attached wringer. Clothes would be run through it and the water was completely taken out by it..yes it was like two rolling pins but ours was a bit more rubbery. Then they were hung out on a huge clothes line.
Having read Pepys diary he was always talking about Hinchingbrooke he being related to the Earl of Sandwich. So interesting to finally see it. Took me about 2 1/2 years to read the entire diary.
I truly enjoyed seeing your inlaws John and Kate share their memories of growing up at Hitchingbrook.
Glad you enjoyed it
wonderfully done! I so love you finding such value in the history of the family and of the homes they occupied!
Thank you, Viscountess, for taking us with you on your fascinating journey through time at Hinchingbrooke House. And to hear the Earl and his sister reminiscing about their childhood was so moving.
This is a beautiful tour of a beautiful family home. I love the banter between John and Kate❤
Thanks so much! 😊
Listening to those two, the memories flooding back, the looks on their faces as they toured the place ... so wonderful and heartwarming. This, I think, may be one of your most beautiful videos. A real piece of heart, this is.
😂John’s face when you said female loo, note he stays at the door
Oh! I love your car, Julie! What a beautiful color it is!!! Thank you for sharing the history of such a beautiful castle and your family's stories. I enjoy it so much.
That was lovely, I'm sure your memory will be just as sharp for future generations. It's nice that it has become a school housing young minds and youthful spirits just like when your father in law and aunt were young living there. It's sad that wars are so destructive to everyone's lives. I remember my Dad telling me about all his jobs he had as a child during the war in London, he use to tell the American soldiers he had no change when he was selling newspapers and would sometimes score a pound sterling much to their annoyance.
I loved every moment of this video! Heartfelt, informative and just simply outstanding all round!
So lovely -- amazing memories. And Julie, Americans call(ed) it a mangle also! When I was a little girl, we had a washing machine and used a mangle to squeeze water out of the clothing. My mother would not allow me to use the mangle until I was a little older. We used the mangle to move the clothing from the soapy water into the rinse water tub, then again from the rinse water into the laundry basket to take it out to the clothesline. --Nancy in Lake Cty, Illinois
We called them wringers. My grandparents had one in their garage along with a million other old vintage items. My siblings and I have wonderful memories of rummaging through that old building. They were the fun grandparents!
This was a fascinating and enjoyable video, with the beautiful house, the history and the family recollections, both poignant and positive. Absolutely loved it and thank you for showing us 👏🙏🏻.
Many thanks!
It makes me sad to hear that any of these fabulous homes were demolished. Such a loss!
When you stop to think about it, the times were devastating for the vast majority of people. Between the death, destruction and financial strain of WWI, then going through the Great Depression and right on into WWII, so much despair around the world. Many generations were wiped out (especially young men) that would have carried on with the family obligations. But then money and raw materials were very scarce. Even after WWII, the years of the Cold War was going on. So people really didn't even feel comfortable or confident in the future.
I have followed you for some time, but I do not keep up to date with all of the videos. You and I, Julie, are similar, I grew up in the UK and moved to the US when I was 8. (While you are primarily American, then British, I am vice versa.) I am now 29, I also live in Illinois. My father is American, mother is British. My maternal grandmother (Scottish) inherited a small estate in Scotland, a castellated house also, much smaller. But we take pride in it. The loss of a historic house sometimes happens due to someone being born of the wrong sex, but the price is a story in itself. It feels nice to always return to something that has been in the family for generations. In 1921 we lost the big house, nothing compared to Hinchingbrooke, but it had been in the family for 380ish years. Similar to Mapperton, we had a smaller house that in the twentieth century seemed to handle our needs, rather than the big house.
What a wonderful treat! Thanks for sharing this with us.❤
Excellent episode. Having family going back to wear childhood memories began & the history of the house is simply amazing. Well done. 👏👏👏
What a beautiful episode, it really melted my heart. You’re so blessed to experience such history and to shared with your audience the tenderness of your family. Beautiful place ❤It
I'm so sorry for the loss of history and tradition although the change which caused these financial problems were deeply needed. I wish all the heirs good luck and hopefully more support than they got in the past in order to keep this history of England alive!