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  • @theseeker4642
    @theseeker4642 Před 14 dny +121

    Lady Astor & Sir Winston Churchill used to volley insults at each other in Parliament. One day in Parliament, Lady Astor told Churchill that if she was his wife, she'd put poison in his cup of tea. Quick as a flash,
    Churchill quickly retorted, ' And if you were my wife madam, I'd drink it. "

    • @nanabutner
      @nanabutner Před 14 dny +28

      “GOT TO LOVE SIR. WINSTON!”

    • @madz48261
      @madz48261 Před 14 dny +20

      Fabulous wit

    • @joanbonnet8229
      @joanbonnet8229 Před 14 dny +17

      Love this story. Would love to have been a fly on that wall.

    • @lorrifrench4460
      @lorrifrench4460 Před 14 dny +19

      Thank you for sharing this . Always loved hearing about Sir Winston Churchill

    • @suzannehall5200
      @suzannehall5200 Před 14 dny +4

      I remember back in the 80s watching the TV series about her life and reading the accompanying book. It wasn’t just Winston Churchill, she clashed with everyone and seemed to be very confrontational. There’s a lot of parallels between her and Meghan Markle, especially the it’s her way or the highway thing and having to dominate everything and everybody. She did achieve a lot of good things during her life but I for one wouldn’t have liked to have had to be anywhere near her.

  • @lindadeavours3327
    @lindadeavours3327 Před 14 dny +96

    Lady Astor did not need the title “feminist” to accomplish her goals. History is remarkable.

    • @blr4076
      @blr4076 Před 14 dny

      The Duchess of Sussex should pick the right role model. Lady Nancy Astor did not need a bugle proclaiming that she is a feminist. Drop the gobbledygook; let your actions speak for you.

    • @katekelly1
      @katekelly1 Před 13 dny +1

      Well, yes; but inherited money and social status (whether titled or not) make a huge difference in this life, and are more crucial blessings for success in this material world, as always -- and far more important "attributes" than feminism/feminists could ever acquire in their wildest fantasies and far less effective actions.

    • @dee2251
      @dee2251 Před 13 dny

      'My dear you are ugly, but tomorrow I shall be sober and you will still be ugly': Winston Churchill tops poll of history's funniest insults
      Winston Churchill's ability to lift the spirits

  • @bettypierce8050
    @bettypierce8050 Před 14 dny +71

    Neil, that was a wonderful story. Thank you so much. I'm waving to you and our friends here, Neil. I am sending prayers of healing to the beautiful Princess Catherine and King Charles and strength for Prince William and Queen Camilla. Stay safe and take care of yourself, Neil.

  • @LadyPaddington
    @LadyPaddington Před 14 dny +33

    Thank you!! for this truly fascinating story regarding Lady Astor💖 Take note Ada Mazi, Omu of ARO-chukwu: an American woman who was influential and is acknowledged for her contributions to Britain. It's not Americans that Britons dislike ...🤔

  • @annodnosinut3485
    @annodnosinut3485 Před 14 dny +33

    Nancy Astor was quite a woman. She was born on the same day month and year as her husband Waldorf. It is interesting that Nany and Winston Churchill clashed. I can understand why Margaret Thatcher was excited to dedicate the house. Another great story.

  • @Lyndell-P
    @Lyndell-P Před 14 dny +14

    🇭🇲 🦘👋 "GEE WHIZ" NEIL! That was such a treat, and so very interesting, hearing about the life and times of
    Nancy Astor and later Margaret Thatcher and (as always) so much more! I know I've said it before, but I'll say it again. "NO ONE tells it quite as well as you do". 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    "Thank you" so much Neil xx 👔 ⭐👋

    • @NEILSEANSSHOWBIZ
      @NEILSEANSSHOWBIZ  Před 13 dny +1

      Thank You SO MUCH Lyndell, So glad you liked. Lots of Love Neill xxx

  • @terrytrammell7388
    @terrytrammell7388 Před 14 dny +33

    I love these lessons in history.

  • @harborgirl8877
    @harborgirl8877 Před 14 dny +30

    You are a wealth of information Neil. Thank you for your tireless work. Do get rest.

  • @kimir1633
    @kimir1633 Před 14 dny +22

    Fascinating...thanks Neil 👋

  • @maxinahunt8652
    @maxinahunt8652 Před 14 dny +22

    I will share my story about Lady Astor. My father was a WWII veteran. Born in London 1919, emigrated to Canada in 1928 with his parents. My father served in the Canadian Royal Artillery. At one point he was the youngest Captain in Canada at the age of 21. Landed in Sicily and progressed north through Italy including the destruction of Casino. Lady Astor called this fork of the allied forces as the “D-Day Dodgers” implying that they had avoided that aspect of the war. Little did this woman know that the Italian front was also extremely important and strategic to the success of the allied forces. My father was one of these D-Day Dodgers….. He was NOT fond of Lady Astor.

    • @pixiestyx1766
      @pixiestyx1766 Před 14 dny +5

      Thank you for sharing that little gem of a story. I love stories that are family heirlooms💛 I have much respect for "THE GREATEST GENERATION". My dad served in the US Army during my WWII too. Those soldiers were and still are, heroes🏅

    • @maxinahunt8652
      @maxinahunt8652 Před 13 dny +1

      @@pixiestyx1766 I adored my father. He made me who I am.
      Where did your father serve?

    • @pixiestyx1766
      @pixiestyx1766 Před 13 dny +3

      @@maxinahunt8652 My daddy served under General Omar Bradley during the war. He was shot at the Battle of the Bulge near Belgium. Thankfully he came home, married his sweetheart (my mom) and here I am. As far as loving ❤️ your daddy, I understand completely. I was my daddy's only daughter and to make it worse, Italian. My dad was awarded a Bronze Star and a Purple 💜 Heart. I am extremely proud of him and all the men and women who united against world tyranny during that war. There was no standing in the streets protesting for them ... They stood up and defended their countries proudly. The Greatest Generation Always!

  • @ritaatkinson8635
    @ritaatkinson8635 Před 14 dny +8

    This is really interesting...you ought to do a book on the blue plaque stories, it would be fascinating. ❤

  • @alicesings1971
    @alicesings1971 Před 14 dny +36

    Happy weekend Neil ! I have a benefit concert for veterans Sunday night. The Blue Plaque is a great story. Its quite an undertaking to find these people and give them this special honor. Thank you for the story of Lady Astor xx 😘

    • @ritaatkinson8635
      @ritaatkinson8635 Před 14 dny +6

      I hope that the concert goes well 😊 it IS a good story isn't it? We are so lucky to have Neil to fill us in on these things ❤

    • @alicesings1971
      @alicesings1971 Před 13 dny

      @@ritaatkinson8635 Thank You Very Much ! It feels good to help . We really are blessed to have Neil tell us. I hope you have a wonderful Sunday night xxx 🥰

  • @user-et2xc2ww6q
    @user-et2xc2ww6q Před 14 dny +38

    Thank you for this fascinating story about Nancy Astor , Neil .

  • @gothicwriter9897
    @gothicwriter9897 Před 14 dny +4

    Great story today Neil. There have been some great politicians on all sides of the House appreciated by everyone, except Margaret Thatcher. Her achievements showed every girl in this country, even shopkeeper's daughters that they could become Prime Minister. Isn't that worth shouting from the rooftops in these days of equality and diversity? Yet there isn't a statue in Parliament Square, or anywhere in London for the late great Margaret Thatcher. Unbelievable.

  • @tamamiller9050
    @tamamiller9050 Před 14 dny +5

    Thank you so much for this wonderful information regarding the Astors that moved to Great Britain. Whether you agree with high society or not, they were a very interesting family. The second wife, I believe, of the Astor who perished on the Titanic was not treated very well by her husband’s family after his death. She and her son did not receive the inheritance that should have come to the boy as his sole heir.

  • @carmenmajor3908
    @carmenmajor3908 Před 14 dny +5

    There is a great book about her called ROSE by her personal maid for many years until Lady Astor died.

  • @cakehole53
    @cakehole53 Před 14 dny +9

    This was really interesting, and I think she was a template for future women politicians.
    As for Christine Keebler, I think she was a much maligned woman (young girl as she was), and I’ll look forward to how you will follow up her story. In the meanwhile, I think I shall watch the film Scandal sometime this week. I ❤ these vignettes Neil. Thank you x

  • @paulainsc8212
    @paulainsc8212 Před 14 dny +7

    Love this fascinating story, and love that you were standing outside the very building with all that history!! Thank you so much 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @LesleyClarke-px9nr
    @LesleyClarke-px9nr Před 14 dny +6

    My brother-in-law owns Nancy Asters Ambulance that was used in world war 11 he takes it to all the shows of military vehicles

  • @barbraluce5706
    @barbraluce5706 Před 14 dny +4

    Nancy Astor was quite a strong-willed woman.

  • @janieleach9618
    @janieleach9618 Před 14 dny +4

    Thank you Neil for the Nancy Astor story.

  • @lindasherman3883
    @lindasherman3883 Před 14 dny +10

    Thanks for another great show on history Neil

  • @deplorable1900
    @deplorable1900 Před 14 dny +4

    I’m learning so much British history from you, Neil. Thank you!😊👋🏼

  • @fayhart6355
    @fayhart6355 Před 14 dny +2

    So nice to be reminded of 2 amazing women, as opposed to the empty headed one pretending to be a politician spewing constant word salad

  • @unique2427
    @unique2427 Před 14 dny +3

    More on the “ In and Out Club “ please Neil… Fascinating and Thank You again .
    The Clubs of London would be a really interesting topic !

  • @OwlHeart56
    @OwlHeart56 Před 14 dny +3

    Hi Neil, 👋 from 🇺🇸. Enjoyed hearing this story

  • @rahoche3
    @rahoche3 Před 14 dny +6

    Thank you, Neil, for a wonderful story. Historical episodes are some of my favorites. Lady Astor sounds like a perfect example of a femminist, sorely needed today. The fact that she was an American is a bonus. Thanks again. I can't wait for the next one. Cheers!👋👋👋😁🇺🇲🇬🇧

  • @Milady_Curtsey
    @Milady_Curtsey Před 13 dny +1

    Wonderful history ,just shows how powerful women can be !! Thankyou for sharing Neil 👏👏👏😎💖

  • @user-cx6vl1tg4f
    @user-cx6vl1tg4f Před 14 dny +6

    ❤ Love when you give us a look into history!

  • @judithricca6915
    @judithricca6915 Před 14 dny +3

    Thank you Neil for this information. Sending 👋👋👋👋👋👋from NYC 🗽

  • @michellefreake9985
    @michellefreake9985 Před 14 dny +5

    Very interesting story Neil.I never heard of her before but I'm going 2 research her now.

  • @waltercook4868
    @waltercook4868 Před 14 dny +4

    Thanks for sharing. I'm American and had no idea there was such a prominent Astor, a lady, in the U.K.

  • @mario-qi3yw
    @mario-qi3yw Před 14 dny +2

    Good day Neil😊I love your historical tales.

  • @user-mf9tq3dh9c
    @user-mf9tq3dh9c Před 14 dny +5

    Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Stay safe. 👋👋😊❤️❤️

  • @deemecklin4864
    @deemecklin4864 Před 14 dny +2

    Wow! Love the history!! Thank you, Neil!

  • @karkirch
    @karkirch Před 14 dny +3

    I love your history lessons!!! Thank you!!!

  • @seaside2001
    @seaside2001 Před 14 dny +3

    Love these videos taking a look back in history. 👋👋

  • @user-yn1fx1jv2k
    @user-yn1fx1jv2k Před 14 dny +1

    Very interesting, Neil!! Am I wrong in saying some American women like to exert their influence on Britain? This American is proud of your history and culture. I watched all of Cedar Tree. Because of the class system, there were a couple of scenes where I was saying, "Move to America!! We let everybody improve their circumstances!" The show was set in the 1930s. Things were different then. We Americans might think we know better, but smart Americans keep their ears and minds open and learn. I wish MM would learn that.

  • @annsaenz291
    @annsaenz291 Před 14 dny +3

    What a nice story Neil....thank you for sharing
    👋👋👋

  • @marilynwhite8763
    @marilynwhite8763 Před 14 dny +10

    🇺🇸I loved The Iron Lady. We need a lot more Margaret Thatchers. Imagine her take on Biden. Yikes. 👋

    • @vivienhowe5028
      @vivienhowe5028 Před 13 dny +3

      Imagine her take on the treacherous Sussex duo !

  • @genie2174
    @genie2174 Před 14 dny +3

    Interesting story Neil. Love the history.

  • @frankscarborough1428
    @frankscarborough1428 Před 14 dny +3

    Love one you do history thanks Neil had never heard of Nancy Astor

  • @hadge9628
    @hadge9628 Před 14 dny +1

    A story I wish was true. Lady Astor was campaigning for an upcoming election in her Plymouth constituency. Since the town was a naval port full of lots of rough sailors, a male friend offered to accompany her on her doorstep canvassing. Working their way along a group of poor terraced houses, they knocked on a door and a small child answered..
    "Hello dear. Is your mother at home?"
    The child looked at the elegant woman dressed in fur coat and bedecked with jewelry and then glanced at the man behind her wearing the gold-braided uniform of an Admiral of the Fleet.
    "Mummy's not at home but she said if a lady should call with a sailor, tell them they could have use of the back room for sixpence."

  • @Valandaimee
    @Valandaimee Před 14 dny +4

    Fantastic History lesson Neil 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

  • @jennispain244
    @jennispain244 Před 14 dny +1

    Okay, now I get it! Meghan, in her perilous pursuit of Harry, has obviously looked into the history of Lady Astor and was expecting the gift of a beautiful estate like 'Clifton', like her father-in-law, Lord Astor, presented to them on their wedding alas Meghan and Harry only got 'Frogmore Cottage'.... poor things, she probably showed Ophrah what she expected and then what she actually got ... hence Ophrah was right in her disbelief!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Jenni Queensland, Australia.

  • @gingerroot8906
    @gingerroot8906 Před 14 dny +1

    Fascinating! I think the Astors will be next on my reading list. Thanks, Neil!

  • @karenrobertson2312
    @karenrobertson2312 Před 14 dny +3

    Life is short. Love the story, Neil. 👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼

  • @RockerRed
    @RockerRed Před 7 dny

    💚🦋💚Thanks Neil! 👍👋🌹👑🌹

  • @evelynolenick8415
    @evelynolenick8415 Před 14 dny +1

    Thank you for sharing, I love your stories of times past.

  • @cindyrussell7017
    @cindyrussell7017 Před 14 dny +2

    I loved the video. Always learn so much.😊

  • @justineheinrichs2798
    @justineheinrichs2798 Před 14 dny +4

    What a true and courageous hero she was. Can you imagine how frightening it must have been? I’m guessing that her welcome was less than warm and cozy.
    ♥️🇨🇦

  • @lorriecollins8846
    @lorriecollins8846 Před 14 dny +1

    Loved this story!!

  • @catheyyoung6850
    @catheyyoung6850 Před 14 dny +1

    I love your history lessons.

  • @user-sn6es9gp6k
    @user-sn6es9gp6k Před 14 dny

    Lovely history of Lady Astor and Cliveden House, had no idea of the connection. I remember the Profumo affair, very big news at the time, a real scandal. You tell these stories so well, it's a real treat to hear such interesting back stories. Thank you again Neil, love them.

  • @user-mk4xd6nt6f
    @user-mk4xd6nt6f Před 13 dny

    Very famous lady in Plymouth first Lady MP for 25 years and Lady Mayoress ,so hard working and a trailblazer.

  • @marciacoe4610
    @marciacoe4610 Před 14 dny +2

    That clip was really fun

  • @janeichimura3222
    @janeichimura3222 Před 14 dny +1

    Such amazing stories!

  • @Grannyjo449
    @Grannyjo449 Před 12 dny

    I'm a bit late catching up with several of your pieces for this I apologise Neil, can I just say I like your mid section here with the uplifting musical rendition for that I thank you it all adds to another classy piece of work from yourself, have a nice day & I hope your hay-fever isn't anything like mine is this morning Atishoo Atishoo I've all fallen down 😢😢

  • @raytavares2256
    @raytavares2256 Před 14 dny +1

    And Sadiq will be destroying that beautiful statue very soon. That is all he knows just to destroy our British heritage.

  • @froufroufeatherstone6291
    @froufroufeatherstone6291 Před 13 dny +1

    Thank you for this video.

  • @chriseisan5443
    @chriseisan5443 Před 14 dny +2

    as always, love your history bits

  • @user-or7fs1hc8j
    @user-or7fs1hc8j Před 13 dny +1

    Thank You Neil!! American Socialite, Nancy Astor might have been a charismatic American that "bowled" the UK over, however, she was an American by birth only because it sounds like she was really a British citizen or a citizen of the UK on the make. Back in her time, there was a movement among the American Aristocracy to marry British aristocrats with titles, even if they no longer had the bank accounts to back it up. The fact they still maintained the social class standing and social class circles were usually enough for wealthy Americans, who lacked the breeding, to climb the ladder and brought their families' wealth and businesses with them. Cheers from NYC!!!

  • @MaggieG121
    @MaggieG121 Před 14 dny +1

    Great story!!!

  • @diane7111
    @diane7111 Před 14 dny +2

    Very informative, Neil. Well done.

  • @JMV1110
    @JMV1110 Před 13 dny

    Thanks Neil, enjoyed this.

  • @smscoal8579
    @smscoal8579 Před 14 dny

    Hi Neil, thanks for this awesome story. I hope you continue with these they are so interesting and I love them! 👏👏🥰

  • @joanbonnet8229
    @joanbonnet8229 Před 14 dny +1

    Great story ❤!

  • @christopherarkell9862
    @christopherarkell9862 Před 14 dny

    The In and Out is a splendid club. We were at its last party held in the old Piccadilly premises - many years ago now!

  • @annett9878
    @annett9878 Před 13 dny

    Wonderful story. Thank you 🙂

  • @dee2251
    @dee2251 Před 13 dny +1

    Churchill to Lady Astor after she accused him of being a drunkard: My dear you are ugly, but tomorrow I shall be sober and you will still be ugly': Winston Churchill tops poll of history's funniest insults
    Winston Churchill's ability to lift the spirits of the

  • @amberhall9937
    @amberhall9937 Před 13 dny +1

    I like hearing about Nancy Astor.

  • @tishamathis1607
    @tishamathis1607 Před 14 dny +2

    I had no idea about her.

  • @mariakovacs9867
    @mariakovacs9867 Před 14 dny

    Mary Astor!! Wow! Great actress too!

  • @sythompson9331
    @sythompson9331 Před 14 dny +1

    great story and video

  • @andreaberryhill6654
    @andreaberryhill6654 Před 12 dny

    Holy moly! That wedding gift house!!! 😯

  • @almart6795
    @almart6795 Před 14 dny +1

    Very interesting story.

  • @Rhonda-df7oo
    @Rhonda-df7oo Před 13 dny +1

    Are you sure Nancy Astor isn’t related to Meghan Markle ?!?! They sound like they have a lot of similar traits !! lol imo

  • @marionbaird
    @marionbaird Před 14 dny +1

    👋👋👋I love stories.

  • @1915FadedBelly
    @1915FadedBelly Před 14 dny +1

    Half a pound of Mandy Rice? Gosh that got my brain going. I think those were the words of the song.

  • @cherilee2
    @cherilee2 Před 14 dny +1

    Great video

  • @susanhiggins6488
    @susanhiggins6488 Před 14 dny +1

    Morning Neil. She looked like Margaret Thatcher

  • @wenders1966ful
    @wenders1966ful Před 13 dny

    Another fascinating story MP for Plymouth not far from where I live. A revered lady in this neck of the woods.

  • @melly9037
    @melly9037 Před 13 dny

    I so love hearing about times gone by, great story Neil and would be interesting to hear about the time you met Christine Keeler 🤔

  • @highmyope-ps2by
    @highmyope-ps2by Před 13 dny

    There is a story, told by Rosie Harrison (Lady Astor's maid) that Edwin Lee, butler at Cliveden, told the senior staff about the new Lady Astor "She is not a lady as we understand it". Nancy and her butler clashed from time to time. She called him Lord Lee of Cliveden. Being trained by him was a reference in itself so Lord Astor would never let him go.

  • @lj6079
    @lj6079 Před 14 dny +2

    Remember Margaret Thatcher for all the wrong reasons

  • @jilljones6541
    @jilljones6541 Před 13 dny

    That was interesting - thank you.

  • @jennispain244
    @jennispain244 Před 14 dny +2

    That club IS very exclusive... the gent exiting and saw you filming was a bit too shy to actually leave while the camera was on him.... hahahahaha
    Just wondering though Neil, Is there a blue plaque tourist walk guide for London and then also for other towns and villages etc?? That would make for a great adventure and experience..
    Jenni Queensland, Australia.

    • @Sally-nse2
      @Sally-nse2 Před 14 dny +2

      Yes. Loads of different plaque walks.

    • @jennispain244
      @jennispain244 Před 14 dny +1

      @@Sally-nse2 I wonder if I could get my hands on some brochures.... I'll have to go 'surfing' (the net) Thank you.

  • @lindawoody8501
    @lindawoody8501 Před 14 dny +3

    Nancy's husband was a first cousin to the John Jacob Astor 4th I think, who with wife went down with the Titanic in 1912.

    • @Lyndell-P
      @Lyndell-P Před 14 dny +2

      "Thank you" for sharing that information with us Linda. 👋 As, I had wondered if there was a link to the Titanic!

    • @SmilingLlama-qt4kq
      @SmilingLlama-qt4kq Před 11 dny +1

      Astor's wife survived. She was carrying his child, a son. She apparently did not have a very good life after the Titanic tragedy.

    • @lindawoody8501
      @lindawoody8501 Před 11 dny

      @@SmilingLlama-qt4kq I did not know that. I thought she refused wanting to be with her husband until the end. I do know he was friendly with Molly Brown ("Unsinkable") who was a survivor (pretty fun semi-fictionalized movie about her starring Debbie Reynolds).

  • @marniehall7419
    @marniehall7419 Před 13 dny

    Great story

  • @susanholmes1244
    @susanholmes1244 Před 13 dny

    I was around during the Profumo scandal . Interesting reading 😄

  • @highmyope-ps2by
    @highmyope-ps2by Před 13 dny

    The first woman elected to the House of Commons was Constance Markievicz, a Sinn Feinn candidate who could not take her seat because that was an illegal organisation at the time.

  • @chriswatts1680
    @chriswatts1680 Před 12 dny

    Maggie was our best PM she was ,& is second to none.

  • @charlenewillingham6853
    @charlenewillingham6853 Před 14 dny +1

    👋👋👋😘

  • @vicleomant8519
    @vicleomant8519 Před 13 dny

    remember some lovely dinners at Cliveden❤. My father (an officer in the British Army ) was a member (before ladies were admitted much to my mothers chagrin 😂) and also the Canning Club (my family name)

  • @goodwoman
    @goodwoman Před 14 dny +3

    Hi friends 👋 🖐

  • @Kathy-iq7pt
    @Kathy-iq7pt Před 14 dny

  • @flossey100
    @flossey100 Před 14 dny +1

    💖💖💖👋🇦🇺

  • @GrannySweets
    @GrannySweets Před 13 dny

    🙉PLEASE, I and others write the same plea. Those of all ages who use aids to enhance hearing endure great pain from loud music.
    Here I sit with my "Ears On" as I refer to what I use and the sudden music that popped up just now hurt so much.
    I'm making dinner with my crippled hands carefully using a large knife and struggled to put the knife down and rip my ears off.
    CC isn't an option with my eyes undergoing surgeries plus it wastes a day if I'm forced to read a video that is meant to be heard.
    Please Neil, I hope you'll consider a much lower music volume as watchers can easily and painlessly increase the volume. Thank you.
    And Chums, please don't spew hate all over me as I'm only, like others do, asking to be included.

  • @juliannek3134
    @juliannek3134 Před 13 dny

    👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

  • @dglawrence5970
    @dglawrence5970 Před 13 dny

    👋👋👋