love Mrs. Sarah Morrison .."maximum mischief"...she is Marvelous and deliciously well spoken. What an amazing woman, the entire episodes of her are captivating. Dan Cruickshank is undoubtedly the perfect person for this series. Astute, Erudite...he commands the dialogue. Masterful.!!!
It’s wonderful to see some great country houses featured other than the usual Blenheim and Castle Howard. There are hundreds of programs on those, but they are only two of many, if the biggest.
Wonderful exposition on the history of a wonderful English country house. Wish I had the wherewithal to stay at such a beautiful home. A nice combination of history and architectural appreciation.
Castle rustling, intimidation and protect rackets were the origin of many medieval “noble families”. What a terrific presenter this historian is, I love the video.
I was hoping to see some of the upper floors. What has always puzzled me is when and how were modern accouterments such as plumbing and lighting added to these structures from the 15th century--was gaslight used in the 19th century?
Many English Staely Homes are open to visitors. They would most likly love to have you visit them as a small fee paying temporary guest. Check out the National Trust Houses. A friend of mine always seems to buy an annual membership so once joined he may enter free, any estate on the many great estates on any open to the public day. Beautiful locations for families for a day our with a picnic in summer. Or strawberry cream teas on the lawn. Many hold events attarcting thousands such as horse trials, festivals, stream rallies. Have a beautiful day.
Google Chavenage - it is open to the public mainly in the summer months. Absolutely packed with history and still lived in by the family who will take you on a tour. Poldark is being filmed there as were a number of TV series and episodes.
What's "very wealthy"? The problem is that these homes are protected by national heritage laws, so many can't be modernized easily. In many cases not at all. Most nouveau riche don't want to live in a mansion with three small fuses and just a few electric sockets spread through it, 80 miles from the nearest airport. It's thousand and thousand of people who can afford to live in a house like these, but it's so unconvinient. Sadly.
South Wraxall Manor was brought in 2005 by John Taylor (bass player with the band Duran Duran) and his wife Gela Nash (founder of Juicy Couture). Most of us can't afford a house and these guys have brought a piece of national heritage which should be open to the public for everyone to enjoy. Capitalism
@Daverosst. Try take a trip away from the farm once in while. Not everyone speaks in what can only be your provincial idea of a 'normal tone of voice'. The way Dan Cruickshank speaks reflects someone who is highly erudite and cultured. I for one have seen all his documentaries, have read his books and could listen to him speak all day.
love Mrs. Sarah Morrison .."maximum mischief"...she is Marvelous and deliciously well spoken. What an amazing woman, the entire episodes of her are captivating. Dan Cruickshank is undoubtedly the perfect person for this series. Astute, Erudite...he commands the dialogue. Masterful.!!!
Love these shows! Thanks! The Brit' s do these shows so well. Charmed by
Cruickshank.
Dan Cruickshank, the presenter, is a renowned historian & intellect... yes his mannerisms are a bit odd, but he is worth listening to.
+Diane Goldsmith odd is good
Don't find him "odd" at all. I find his manner interested and appealing.
@@gordonhall752 Oh just love him and his knowledge of history
I love this man, he can really tell a story, makes is so interesting . He got my attention👍😊
It’s wonderful to see some great country houses featured other than the usual Blenheim and Castle Howard. There are hundreds of programs on those, but they are only two of many, if the biggest.
Wonderful exposition on the history of a wonderful English country house. Wish I had the wherewithal to stay at such a beautiful home. A nice combination of history and architectural appreciation.
I love his eccentric passions...he IS a history geek...what do you expect and he is so English
Castle rustling, intimidation and protect rackets were the origin of many medieval “noble families”. What a terrific presenter this historian is, I love the video.
I saw Sara Morrison in a documentary on Wilson and Heath briefly and I wanted more of her. And somehow randomly, the universe has made that happen.
Now that is what i call a bow tie!
He whispers so as not to disturb .....who?....resident ghosts?I do love it though.
😂 👍🏻
MORE CRUICKSHANK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PERFECTION !!!!!!!
I was hoping to see some of the upper floors. What has always puzzled me is when and how were modern accouterments such as plumbing and lighting added to these structures from the 15th century--was gaslight used in the 19th century?
A lot of English homes and streetlights were still gaslit right into the 1950s.
Armstrong and Miller's 'Dennis Lincoln-Park' character was surely modelled on Dan.
I would love to take a tour of these houses. Too bad the travel people don't offer this option
Many English Staely Homes are open to visitors. They would most likly love to have you visit them as a small fee paying temporary guest. Check out the National Trust Houses. A friend of mine always seems to buy an annual membership so once joined he may enter free, any estate on the many great estates on any open to the public day. Beautiful locations for families for a day our with a picnic in summer. Or strawberry cream teas on the lawn. Many hold events attarcting thousands such as horse trials, festivals, stream rallies. Have a beautiful day.
Google Chavenage - it is open to the public mainly in the summer months. Absolutely packed with history and still lived in by the family who will take you on a tour. Poldark is being filmed there as were a number of TV series and episodes.
14:55 Dan and Lucy make for the palace entrance, casually ignoring a killed lady laying on the steps of the ghastly reconstructed Herny VIII fountain.
Doesn’t John Taylor from Duran Duran own South Wraxall. I wonder if he actually stays there. It’s fairly creepy, grand or not.
Yaah it's rather spectacular
I am a Long from Highgate in London. I believe the Wiltshire Longs moved there in the 19th Century?? Am I related to any Longs watching this?
As a descendant of the Longs of Whitshire, I have enjoyed finding out more about the family and their history.
@me Most ridiculous comment award - first prize!
What is the name of the music used in the opening scene?
Did he say, about the devouring gargoyles, "decorations of intent"? If he didn't, he should have.
Who the hell can actually afford to stay in these houses.. Even the very wealthy dont want them anymore.
The English.
What's "very wealthy"? The problem is that these homes are protected by national heritage laws, so many can't be modernized easily. In many cases not at all. Most nouveau riche don't want to live in a mansion with three small fuses and just a few electric sockets spread through it, 80 miles from the nearest airport. It's thousand and thousand of people who can afford to live in a house like these, but it's so unconvinient. Sadly.
The bassist from Duran Duran and his wife, founder of Juicy Cuture, own this estate.
42 comments on a 92k view video? Sleepy peeps..
South Wraxall Manor was brought in 2005 by John Taylor (bass player with the band Duran Duran) and his wife Gela Nash (founder of Juicy Couture). Most of us can't afford a house and these guys have brought a piece of national heritage which should be open to the public for everyone to enjoy. Capitalism
And, he probably only uses it for a week or two each year, as he lives in Los Angeles most of the time.
It`s John Taylors heritage now,and you`re just a jealous because you can`t afford it....Commie.
JT lives there when he's touring over here
New money in the C16th!
Demons not monkeys
Bloody toffs
Bloody peasant.
It's real it's totally real the dark deception from gold watcher
Dan Cruickshank is totally creepy as he creeps around and whispers and tries desperately to be dramatic. What is wrong with you Dan?
what? ...omg. what an🍑🕳...
The presenter is the creepiest guy I've ever seen. He makes it extremely difficult to focus on the content of the program.
You don't get out much, do you?
How dare you say that about Dan Cruikshank!
I obviously get out standing erect and speaking in a normal tone of voice.
Daverosst Yet you still appear to talk in tongues!
@Daverosst. Try take a trip away from the farm once in while. Not everyone speaks in what can only be your provincial idea of a 'normal tone of voice'.
The way Dan Cruickshank speaks reflects someone who is highly erudite and cultured. I for one have seen all his documentaries, have read his books and could listen to him speak all day.