Can you imagine being a child growing up there and being able to explore every nook and cranny?! It’s my fantasy! It’s nice that he appreciates how fortunate he is. I’m happy that this castle is so well preserved. - so many are in ruins.
'It is a privilege to be in those rooms', Well said. It warms my heart that the people who are blessed to be there appreciate it so much. They must appreciate it enough for all of us. Thank you, sir for your graciousness.😊
I grew up fascinated by Castles, Medieval lore, etc... So when I got to go to the Tower of London, Westminster Abby, Windsor and St George's I could really appreciate it. My wife did not and just thought it was cool, nut just old buildings of note.
I just LOVE hearing how appreciative and proud they both are touring the whole castle. Ten plus generations later, just loving their family and their history is such a delight to watch.
What a spectacular Castle, I am sitting here imagining myself roaming the halls & corridors & hidden spaces within & talking to what ever ghosts remain lol Its stunning. I cannot imagine the financial costs of keeping this Castle alive. The Long Drawing Room, The wooden arches in the wood work match the stone arches in the doorway opposite the Pew I hope I spelt that right. They managed to blend these features well & doesn't look out of place, mind you I don't have much knowledge on British castles except to identify one. I will continue to watch now cause these rooms are absolutely breathtaking. What a privilege to be able to se these ancient dwellings lovingly care for to maintain their history. Thank you so MUCH fo0r taking us on this tour with you. I feel privileged to be a witness to its longevity & beauty.
Hello from Kentucky, USA. I have loved this type of history since I was in grade school. I was the nerdy kid who loved to go to the library and read the encyclopedia and any history book I could. I want to thank the Berkeley Family for allowing us to visit and get just a taste of their history. The castle is spectacular. This is something from a little girl’s dreams. This means the world to me!!! I did live in West Virginia and went to part of Shepherd College in Berkeley County. I’m sure this was named after a descendant of the owners of Berkeley Castle. Again thank you for your generosity and gorgeous home!!♥️♥️🏰
I absolutely understand! I have always had a feeling that I grew up in an English castle in a former life and when I traveled to London many years ago, I felt as if I was home. Books, movies and tv shows as well as You Tube have allowed me to continue my obsession. I, too, used to read the encyclopedia, pestered my Mom to take me to the library and convinced the librarian to let me take out more books that the limit allowed. I’m 65 now and will never lose my love of learning and books!
I love the Viscountess and her journey’s through history ! She’s a breath of fresh air, and you can’t help but love Charlie’s contagious enthusiasm for his home
Living in that way is completely different than how she was raised in the US, the British caste system (royal) is something we fought to get rid of, these ppl still living in luxury from this system is just wrong, and I'm the most non-communist there is
@@shable1436 Almost all of them don't live in that much luxury anymore. These houses are beautiful, large, but therefore infamously hard to keep in tip top shape, and families don't have the wealth they did back in the day to upkeep them. Living in them is not all that luxurious when you can't pay for staff to run the house and pamper you, and indeed when families have to do most of the daily chores and maintenance themselves. Most owners that have been handed down these houses aren't living as they did in the past, despite looking like they're living posh via clothing and cars and speaking refined-like, and they're actually working hard enough to keep them preserved and in the family. Most of these houses are museums, venues, used in movies; all to turn the house itself into a revenue stream to primarily finance its maintenance and preservation of history. A lot of these houses have had different owners over the years as well. A lot of them are now in a trust, or they've gone to modern wealthy individuals.
@@shable1436 You got it wrong. Living in that manner isn't wrong, it's how Lords > Kings treated the people that was wrong. Politics have changed behind such monarchies, if you haven't noticed. Moreover, have you not realized there are people/families (dynasties), in the US, that live in absolute luxury? What's the difference? ...the harsh politics now removed.
I love that the family is going the extra mile to keep it so beautiful & maintained! There's so many mansions that have been left to rot, even filled with priceless antique's! So this is a breath of fresh air!!
No it isn't. My neighbours have lived in their house for 1100 years. Quite normal in the UK. Apparently in amerika something 100 years old, is old, hahahaha, tasteless shites.
Only a know nothing would say something like that wee willy. America is the new world. Learn some history before spouting your nonsense. Oh by the way, we gained our freedom from englund and you lost to a bunch of "shites"! 😅
@@williamwilliam5066Yes it is. The oldest continuously inhabited house in Britain is Saltford Manor, dating back to c. 1148. You’re telling us your neighbours‘ family have lived in their house since 920AD?
They used to employ ship builders, not only in England, Scotland, Ireland but also in France to build these castles, chateaus, and mansions roofs. That is why the ceilings in the great halls look like upsidedown ships and if you could see in the attics of the other home it would pretty much be the same only maybe on a smaller scale in some spots. Beautiful and very sturdy.
Oh wow this was amazing! And the time with Karen, the Archivist, she was brilliant! I can imagine how much care, and joy, it must take to preserve this history!
It’s wild to think that there are thousands of direct descendants of this family, but only one person gets the right to the castle. I’m a direct descendant of a cadet branch of the Lowther family and my kids can’t accept that it’s true because we’re poor.
My forebears built the first proper homestead homestead in Australia, "The Vinyard" Charles Darwin came to stay on his famous voyage...but the family lost it's wealth with the collapse of the first Australian bank, and all I have left is the silver cutlery set!
@@rightmeduck that would be a cousin to my ancestors. My ancestors left for Ireland in the 16-1700’s, then to America. But going back further, the Lowther line also connects back to the Percys and Alnwick castle.
Wonderful show of this fabulous historical castle. Thanks so much ! Not only the history but the buildings themselves, the grounds, the people, and the plans for the future are all so interesting.
This has to be one of the most incredible places, so preserved in every single way, from structure, to history, to family. I dont think there is anything else like it in Britain.
Charles Berkeley looks like a good friend of mine from Boston so I loved him from the beginning but as the video goes on, it’s thrilling to see him still so in awe of someplace he’s known his whole life!! How lovely and speaks well for the future of this magical place and his family as such deep set goodness and grace can only grow beautiful strong futures!! Thank you for sharing this and I hope I will someday visit!
Such a captivating and wonderful castle.the beutiful element of generations of the same family residing there for nine hundred years is exciting and awe inspiring Thank for sharing this wonderful estate❤️
The history of England has always fascinated me since my ancestors came from England/Europe. The history of the Berkeley castle is amazing. Love watching these.
So good to see this.. not only did I erect marquees on site for various events, I also did the tour of the castle and attended the jousting event back in 2006… A very special place. true UK heritage …
Thank you for a very enjoyable program. I loved seeing all the ancient rooms and especially the Muniment Room, not too many of those in Australia. The interviews with family members were all very interesting and I hope that the innovations to keep the Castle alive are successful.
Within a stones throw of the castle is the birthplace of Edward Jenner. The English doctor who pioneered the world'''s first vaccine (smallpox) . For a backwater country village, Berkeley has a fascinating history.
i just want to sit down with Archivist Karen for a cup of tea and listen to her talk about the history of this place for hours! What a wonderful and knowledgeable person!
What a lovely little interview that was! Mrs Georgina reminds me so much of my own grandma who passed away 2 months ago. It was heartwarming to see another lady from a completely different part of the world speak in the same way as my grandma.
Mr. Berkeley is such a gentleman! How he keeps himself in the backround during the visit of the archives whilst being obviously very interested and curious is outstanding 👍🏻 and quite amusing as well. Great character!
You did an awesome presentation, Viscountess. Absolutely awesome. Thank you, and thank you Charlie for what you your family are doing to preserve Berkeley so well. 🙂👍
@@creamage. I am from Chicago too! Such a small world we live in. I'm absolutely fascinated by the history of Europe and castles also! Who knows maybe we lived back then during a past life!?😊
King Edward II of England met a grim and controversial end after being deposed in 1327. His reign had been marked by political strife, military failures, and controversial relationships with favourites like Piers Gaveston and the Despensers, which alienated the nobility and led to repeated conflicts. His wife, Isabella of France, and her ally Roger Mortimer led a rebellion against him in 1326, resulting in his abdication in favour of his son, Edward III. Edward was imprisoned at Berkeley Castle, where, according to popular accounts, he was murdered in September 1327. The most infamous version of his death claims he was killed with a red-hot poker inserted into his body, a story likely propagated to scandalise his memory and reflect his supposed vices. However, modern historians debate the veracity of this account. Some evidence suggests he may have been quietly executed or even escaped captivity, with rumours circulating that he lived out his days in exile, possibly in Italy. The true circumstances of Edward II's death remain a mystery, as contemporary accounts are contradictory and influenced by political biases. His fall and demise illustrate the volatile nature of medieval kingship and the personal as well as political challenges that shaped his reign.
Thank you so much for sharing your world with us. :) It must be really intimidating to be suddenly part of the British nobility. And I love how you're very passionate about showing history and the culture in this social circle. God bless you!
Please allow an old man an indulgence, you are a most lovely woman and your joy of the discovery of history is infectious. Thank you for the smaller, more personal parts of history that are to often overlooked.
Lovely family and amazing castke ! I absolutely am so enamored with this. Thank you for making this video and showing us the history of the castle and family. Really this is col AF!
That was the most fun I have had watching these kinds of shows! So nice that the Viscountess was as enthusiastic as I would be getting to be in such surroundings! Thank you for sharing your joy!
I recognise so many parts of this castle from historical dramas I have watched such as The white Queen, the white Princess and The Spanish Princess! It’s such a stunning place with such a rich history. Going on my visit list for sure!
George’s excitement and genuine enthusiasm for the history of this place, and the pieces preserved, is delightful! ….A Lifetime spent learning and exploring the Families castle/home - and he still feels that way; I love that! I’d feel the same way; I would be so happy to be able to scamper all-over as a Child, and (as an adult) to help keep the Estate vital and alive - while continuing to learn/grow. That Folly would be so much fun to live in, I love their ideas about how to make it usable as a paying-guests’ hunting-lodge.
Wow, I am in awe of such a detailed virtual tour of this archeological marvel. Indeed, I am glad TH-cam suggested it. This video was a great insight into the lives of such historically influential people. It is a fresh breath of air from the blunder of those TH-cam shorts. Commendable, and I hope to watch more of your channel.
They sure don’t make ‘em like they use to! Imagine living in a home nearly 1000 years old! The ceiling was rebuilt in the 1500’s! No roof these days has a 500 year warranty!
Your videos are great. The views of the rooms are awesome. Of course, as an American I'm awed by anything older than 1620! There are only a few things left from the Mayflower. Was it hard to learn to drive on the left side of the road? But I did have an ancestor who lived in Stratford-on-Avon in 1550. Maybe he saw Shakespeare! I love history.
It always impresses me how beautiful the gardens and lawns look on these old estates. Its like the groundskeeper never went home, though everyone else did
I know it’s expensive to keep these castles up but by god I hope they are able to keep them in the good condition it’s very important for the future children to see how people used to live back then , there is more to life than AI and computers and TikTok or whatever is out there
There are so many wonderful features here. Among my favorites are the vaulted ceilings, which are recycled oak from ancient ship hulls. This is a particularly grand castle. I loved the visit with the Lady of the House.
I could do so much with that walled garden. Trees on the sunny wall, stone arched greenhouses all around the rest, that building in the middle (but moved over a bit), a bench along the tree side of the building, berry bushes on the sunny side of the building, trellises, arches, pathways, seats, walipini greenhouses dug 5 ft into the ground...so much fun. To be honest I'd build so many gardens everywhere on that estate 😍
I love it! So much history! What a grand castle! The owner must be so proud! I'm so glad you kept up this castle! So many are left to fall and that's so sad! So thank you!
If you ever wondered what happened to all those thousands of ships that the Royal Navy retired, once they were past their use on the seas: just look at the construction of historic buildings. The ship breakers were extremely profitable businesses for their owners. The oak and elm used in ship construction would be a valuable resource, durable and hidden away inside homes, farms and a wide variety of structures. Hundreds of years later they're still as strong as ever... If the ants and termites didn't get a foothold.
People who are interested in history, the Middle Ages, etc. would not be able to lead a normal day-to-day life in England, Scotland, Wales, etc. You would just drive from castle to castle and experience history. Just the stories that the countless paintings of the former rulers show... France is already way ahead with its stories of its castles and the Middle Ages. But England, Scotland, Wales are a little further ahead.
Sir Maurice de Berkeley who built the castle, is my 26th great grandfather - One of my goals is to be able to visit the castle one day! I wonder how many Berkeleys are in line to inherit the castle before me??? lol
I'm so excited to get to see these castles as I am a descendent of Sir Henry Norris and have heard that there are some Norris castles still standing. Wow I love history! S0 thank you
Love this video. I hope to see more of these. Daisy B speaks very well, she should perhaps also narrate these. Very naturally beautiful woman. Beautiful even without wearing makeup! So nice to see that nowadays. Both of you actually. I’m very fond of saying how I feel. Especially nice, truthful comments. Thanks again for this wonderful thread. MCP 🐞
My family is from a small village right by the castle, and although I live in the US now, I fly back over to visit very often. After seeing it looming in the distance so many times, I finally toured the castle just before covid and it was incredible. As great as the castle is, I actually think my favorite part was the little garden chapel! There is also a roman villa being excavated nearby that you can tour!
Thank you my American cousin married to my Nontiaque cousin. I am learning so much about my English cousin. Berkeley Charles is my 13 cousin up pass the 8th Earl of Berkeley. I love your excitement and appetite to see and learn about the English side of me that goes back to my 38 GGF Charlemagne. Edward Montagu. is my 13 GGF. Mahalo much
The the time this building was built they were using sit down tubs, just big enough to sit down in sloshing water all over the place. I suggest a thorough reading of the Hornblower books.
The stained glass is awesome and the larger than life oil paintings. 😮 ❤ what an honor to be an heir to that castle. I’d love to work for them in any way 😂😂😂 the garden market idea is so rich! It’d be amazing.
Can you imagine being a child growing up there and being able to explore every nook and cranny?! It’s my fantasy! It’s nice that he appreciates how fortunate he is. I’m happy that this castle is so well preserved. - so many are in ruins.
It would be a dream.
That's why I probably should never travel somewhere like this. It would be so hard not to break away from the tour/ guide.
I can’t imagine the immense weight of responsibility for the care and upkeep of such a legacy!
'It is a privilege to be in those rooms', Well said. It warms my heart that the people who are blessed to be there appreciate it so much. They must appreciate it enough for all of us. Thank you, sir for your graciousness.😊
And before 2100 Islam will destroy it, building a Mosque in its place. England did this to itself, they will say.
I grew up fascinated by Castles, Medieval lore, etc... So when I got to go to the Tower of London, Westminster Abby, Windsor and St George's I could really appreciate it. My wife did not and just thought it was cool, nut just old buildings of note.
Absolutely well spoken with a heart of gratitude.
I just LOVE hearing how appreciative and proud they both are touring the whole castle. Ten plus generations later, just loving their family and their history is such a delight to watch.
What a spectacular Castle, I am sitting here imagining myself roaming the halls & corridors & hidden spaces within & talking to what ever ghosts remain lol
Its stunning.
I cannot imagine the financial costs of keeping this Castle alive.
The Long Drawing Room, The wooden arches in the wood work match the stone arches in the doorway opposite the Pew I hope I spelt that right. They managed to blend these features well & doesn't look out of place, mind you I don't have much knowledge on British castles except to identify one.
I will continue to watch now cause these rooms are absolutely breathtaking.
What a privilege to be able to se these ancient dwellings lovingly care for to maintain their history.
Thank you so MUCH fo0r taking us on this tour with you. I feel privileged to be a witness to its longevity & beauty.
That sounds like a waste of time. I rather just go to the throne room and sit down. “My castle now! “
@@josephmarzulloSpoken like a true man lol. My fiance would say the same thing lol.
they charge the visitors
Taking pics of the roaming ghost would be even better ( full body apparition )
Hello from Kentucky, USA. I have loved this type of history since I was in grade school. I was the nerdy kid who loved to go to the library and read the encyclopedia and any history book I could.
I want to thank the Berkeley Family for allowing us to visit and get just a taste of their history. The castle is spectacular. This is something from a little girl’s dreams. This means the world to me!!! I did live in West Virginia and went to part of Shepherd College in Berkeley County. I’m sure this was named after a descendant of the owners of Berkeley Castle.
Again thank you for your generosity and gorgeous home!!♥️♥️🏰
I absolutely understand! I have always had a feeling that I grew up in an English castle in a former life and when I traveled to London many years ago, I felt as if I was home. Books, movies and tv shows as well as You Tube have allowed me to continue my obsession. I, too, used to read the encyclopedia, pestered my Mom to take me to the library and convinced the librarian to let me take out more books that the limit allowed. I’m 65 now and will never lose my love of learning and books!
I loved every bit of this; to interview a family member still living there, that has got to be something !💌
I’m gonna need 1000 lifetimes to get through the interesting stuff on youtube
I feel this one
😂
That's the only way to preserve wealth
I dread the fact that each second more content is uploaded to the web than a hundred humans could ever consume in a thousand years.
Depends on what you find interesting. 😂😂😂 JK
I love the Viscountess and her journey’s through history ! She’s a breath of fresh air, and you can’t help but love Charlie’s contagious enthusiasm for his home
Living in that way is completely different than how she was raised in the US, the British caste system (royal) is something we fought to get rid of, these ppl still living in luxury from this system is just wrong, and I'm the most non-communist there is
@@shable1436 Almost all of them don't live in that much luxury anymore. These houses are beautiful, large, but therefore infamously hard to keep in tip top shape, and families don't have the wealth they did back in the day to upkeep them. Living in them is not all that luxurious when you can't pay for staff to run the house and pamper you, and indeed when families have to do most of the daily chores and maintenance themselves. Most owners that have been handed down these houses aren't living as they did in the past, despite looking like they're living posh via clothing and cars and speaking refined-like, and they're actually working hard enough to keep them preserved and in the family.
Most of these houses are museums, venues, used in movies; all to turn the house itself into a revenue stream to primarily finance its maintenance and preservation of history. A lot of these houses have had different owners over the years as well. A lot of them are now in a trust, or they've gone to modern wealthy individuals.
@@shable1436 You got it wrong. Living in that manner isn't wrong, it's how Lords > Kings treated the people that was wrong. Politics have changed behind such monarchies, if you haven't noticed. Moreover, have you not realized there are people/families (dynasties), in the US, that live in absolute luxury? What's the difference? ...the harsh politics now removed.
@@shable1436 The same system exists in america under the guise of luxury cars and modern mansions.
I love that the family is going the extra mile to keep it so beautiful & maintained!
There's so many mansions that have been left to rot, even filled with priceless antique's!
So this is a breath of fresh air!!
Wow! ONe family living there for 900 years! That is totally awesome.
I fight for house Barkley 😂
No it isn't. My neighbours have lived in their house for 1100 years. Quite normal in the UK. Apparently in amerika something 100 years old, is old, hahahaha, tasteless shites.
Only a know nothing would say something like that wee willy. America is the new world. Learn some history before spouting your nonsense. Oh by the way, we gained our freedom from englund and you lost to a bunch of "shites"! 😅
@@williamwilliam5066Yes it is. The oldest continuously inhabited house in Britain is Saltford Manor, dating back to c. 1148. You’re telling us your neighbours‘ family have lived in their house since 920AD?
@@williamwilliam5066 Ignorance is astounding
They used to employ ship builders, not only in England, Scotland, Ireland but also in France to build these castles, chateaus, and mansions roofs. That is why the ceilings in the great halls look like upsidedown ships and if you could see in the attics of the other home it would pretty much be the same only maybe on a smaller scale in some spots. Beautiful and very sturdy.
wonderful to see the living history still adapting as time goes on while preserving the countries and families heritage......
Oh wow this was amazing! And the time with Karen, the Archivist, she was brilliant! I can imagine how much care, and joy, it must take to preserve this history!
Oh, I cried when the archivist showed she had the oldest of the collection out for you to see! How wonderful!
It’s wild to think that there are thousands of direct descendants of this family, but only one person gets the right to the castle. I’m a direct descendant of a cadet branch of the Lowther family and my kids can’t accept that it’s true because we’re poor.
I thought that one of your ancestors blew the wealth, the castle now a ruin. We go there to see how the garden renovation is progressing.
My forebears built the first proper homestead homestead in Australia, "The Vinyard" Charles Darwin came to stay on his famous voyage...but the family lost it's wealth with the collapse of the first Australian bank, and all I have left is the silver cutlery set!
@@rightmeduckthat’s so sad! I hope they respond but yes that happens
@@rightmeduck that would be a cousin to my ancestors. My ancestors left for Ireland in the 16-1700’s, then to America. But going back further, the Lowther line also connects back to the Percys and Alnwick castle.
I have the same problem. I am a direct descendant of the Romans, and yet i don't get to inherit England. 😂
What an amazing lady Georgina is. I loved hearing her speak about raising a family in that spectacular castle.
I loved Mrs Georgina so much. Her no-nonsense way of speaking while still being polite reminded me so much of my own grandma who passed 2 months ago.
What an awesome video! Been drinking tea and relaxing and having a wonderful time watching Julie enjoying her visit to Berkeley Castle!
Such gorgeous gardens and grounds, I like that they don’t feel too-structured and regimented - and the choice of flowers.
The pool is so beautiful!
Wow! Thank you. The archives are mind blowing. This is your best video yet. It kept getting more and more interesting. You know how to make a show.
Wonderful show of this fabulous historical castle. Thanks so much ! Not only the history but the buildings themselves, the grounds, the people, and the plans for the future are all so interesting.
Viscountess, I LOVED LOVED LOVED this. I love history like this! Thank you.
This has to be one of the most incredible places, so preserved in every single way, from structure, to history, to family. I dont think there is anything else like it in Britain.
Visited many times, living nearby - was also a guest at our neighbours' wedding there.
Charles Berkeley looks like a good friend of mine from Boston so I loved him from the beginning but as the video goes on, it’s thrilling to see him still so in awe of someplace he’s known his whole life!! How lovely and speaks well for the future of this magical place and his family as such deep set goodness and grace can only grow beautiful strong futures!! Thank you for sharing this and I hope I will someday visit!
Such a captivating and wonderful castle.the beutiful element of generations of the same family residing there for nine hundred years is exciting and awe inspiring
Thank for sharing this wonderful estate❤️
The history of England has always fascinated me since my ancestors came from England/Europe. The history of the Berkeley castle is amazing. Love watching these.
So good to see this..
not only did I erect marquees on site for various events, I also did the tour of the castle and attended the jousting event back in 2006…
A very special place. true UK heritage …
The true heritage UK are in Índia and hunger misery !
Thank you for helping us learn about this incredible history!
Thank you. A captivating tour!
Thank you for a very enjoyable program. I loved seeing all the ancient rooms and especially the Muniment Room, not too many of those in Australia. The interviews with family members were all very interesting and I hope that the innovations to keep the Castle alive are successful.
Within a stones throw of the castle is the birthplace of Edward Jenner. The English doctor who pioneered the world'''s first vaccine (smallpox) . For a backwater country village, Berkeley has a fascinating history.
Hello from the Philippines. I absolutely enjoyed watching this feature. What an amazing effort to maintain a huge and incredibly old castle like this.
i just want to sit down with Archivist Karen for a cup of tea and listen to her talk about the history of this place for hours! What a wonderful and knowledgeable person!
Anx clearly she's an American who is in awe of Britain's history. (As are so many of us)
I almost spit my coffee out when Georgina said "Yes, she is very dead" in reference to the Eighth Earls American wife!
Yes love the wit!plain and to the point
What a lovely little interview that was! Mrs Georgina reminds me so much of my own grandma who passed away 2 months ago. It was heartwarming to see another lady from a completely different part of the world speak in the same way as my grandma.
Mr. Berkeley is such a gentleman! How he keeps himself in the backround during the visit of the archives whilst being obviously very interested and curious is outstanding 👍🏻 and quite amusing as well. Great character!
This was very enjoyable. Loved the beautiful unobtrusive music. I think the castle is in very good hands.
Another nugget of history. The fireplace was once owned by the Duke of Earl in 1959.
You did an awesome presentation, Viscountess. Absolutely awesome. Thank you, and thank you Charlie for what you your family are doing to preserve Berkeley so well. 🙂👍
Wow! What a piece of history in this castle! I absolutely loved this video. 😊
This is amazing video ! Precious information. I enjoyed a lot . Thank you !
Never heard of Berkeley Castle before but fascinating place and lovely to see it inhabited by original family 🤩
The Old Berkeley Hunt - the origin of 'berk', a famous insult from cockney rhyming slang.
Visited there 12 years ago - it’s one of my favorite sights I’ve seen in my travels.
I'm an American from a small town outside of Chicago too! I am just infatuated with the history of Europe, especially castles! What a great video!
maybe you too can one day marry a Sandwichman.
@@creamage. I am from Chicago too! Such a small world we live in. I'm absolutely fascinated by the history of Europe and castles also! Who knows maybe we lived back then during a past life!?😊
I am from Oak Park, Illinois next to Chicago ❤️🏰
The Berkeley's archive room is a treasure!
King Edward II of England met a grim and controversial end after being deposed in 1327. His reign had been marked by political strife, military failures, and controversial relationships with favourites like Piers Gaveston and the Despensers, which alienated the nobility and led to repeated conflicts. His wife, Isabella of France, and her ally Roger Mortimer led a rebellion against him in 1326, resulting in his abdication in favour of his son, Edward III.
Edward was imprisoned at Berkeley Castle, where, according to popular accounts, he was murdered in September 1327. The most infamous version of his death claims he was killed with a red-hot poker inserted into his body, a story likely propagated to scandalise his memory and reflect his supposed vices. However, modern historians debate the veracity of this account. Some evidence suggests he may have been quietly executed or even escaped captivity, with rumours circulating that he lived out his days in exile, possibly in Italy.
The true circumstances of Edward II's death remain a mystery, as contemporary accounts are contradictory and influenced by political biases. His fall and demise illustrate the volatile nature of medieval kingship and the personal as well as political challenges that shaped his reign.
What an historic and inspiring entry. I’m in love with all of it but particularly the tapestry. Just stunning!
This is fantastic. Thank you for this tour!
I subscribed right after 6:22. You helping contextualize plus giving 1st hand information is very much appreciated.
Thank you so much for sharing your world with us. :) It must be really intimidating to be suddenly part of the British nobility. And I love how you're very passionate about showing history and the culture in this social circle. God bless you!
Actually, this lady has class, and she took to it like a duck to water. Unlike one particular american woman whom I wont name.
@@Roz-y2d all Americans have desire to have a nobility title
Thank you, Sir for sharing your home,love,and passion to protect the beautiful history.
Please allow an old man an indulgence, you are a most lovely woman and your joy of the discovery of history is infectious.
Thank you for the smaller, more personal parts of history that are to often overlooked.
The castle is so beautiful and the history is amazing. I would love to have a book of all those tapestries.
Thank You. You are blessed to have these castles
Lovely family and amazing castke ! I absolutely am so enamored with this. Thank you for making this video and showing us the history of the castle and family. Really this is col AF!
Incredible piece of history, the costs to maintain the castle must be staggering!
This place is absolutely magnificent. Thank you for sharing. I put it on my must-go place the next time I visit England 😍
Thank you. I did enjoy this extremely interesting video.
That was the most fun I have had watching these kinds of shows! So nice that the Viscountess was as enthusiastic as I would be getting to be in such surroundings! Thank you for sharing your joy!
I recognise so many parts of this castle from historical dramas I have watched such as The white Queen, the white Princess and The Spanish Princess! It’s such a stunning place with such a rich history. Going on my visit list for sure!
I absolutely LOVE the ideas for the folly. Its amazing! It needs a secret door into the reading room nook for sure.
George’s excitement and genuine enthusiasm for the history of this place, and the pieces preserved, is delightful!
….A Lifetime spent learning and exploring the Families castle/home - and he still feels that way; I love that!
I’d feel the same way; I would be so happy to be able to scamper all-over as a Child, and (as an adult) to help keep the Estate vital and alive - while continuing to learn/grow.
That Folly would be so much fun to live in, I love their ideas about how to make it usable as a paying-guests’ hunting-lodge.
Wow, I am in awe of such a detailed virtual tour of this archeological marvel. Indeed, I am glad TH-cam suggested it. This video was a great insight into the lives of such historically influential people. It is a fresh breath of air from the blunder of those TH-cam shorts. Commendable, and I hope to watch more of your channel.
They sure don’t make ‘em like they use to! Imagine living in a home nearly 1000 years old! The ceiling was rebuilt in the 1500’s! No roof these days has a 500 year warranty!
Thank you for taking us on this journey love your videos love the history would love to visit England one day
Such a wonderful job you all did. Really enjoyed it. Things have been tuff. But this really did make me smile. God bless from Florida
I love the videos you do Countess ❤
I so love to read old Latin after taking 4 years of it in school❤😊
Your videos are great. The views of the rooms are awesome. Of course, as an American I'm awed by anything older than 1620! There are only a few things left from the Mayflower. Was it hard to learn to drive on the left side of the road? But I did have an ancestor who lived in Stratford-on-Avon in 1550. Maybe he saw Shakespeare! I love history.
It always impresses me how beautiful the gardens and lawns look on these old estates. Its like the groundskeeper never went home, though everyone else did
Just wonderful, thank you so much. Wow, the responsibility of it would be enormous! 🙏🙏🙏👵🇦🇺
Great production quality~!
I know it’s expensive to keep these castles up but by god I hope they are able to keep them in the good condition it’s very important for the future children to see how people used to live back then , there is more to life than AI and computers and TikTok or whatever is out there
The Viscountess is just so Lovely! ❤
Cool vid. Great content. I love castles and their history...
There are so many wonderful features here. Among my favorites are the vaulted ceilings, which are recycled oak from ancient ship hulls. This is a particularly grand castle.
I loved the visit with the Lady of the House.
I could do so much with that walled garden. Trees on the sunny wall, stone arched greenhouses all around the rest, that building in the middle (but moved over a bit), a bench along the tree side of the building, berry bushes on the sunny side of the building, trellises, arches, pathways, seats, walipini greenhouses dug 5 ft into the ground...so much fun. To be honest I'd build so many gardens everywhere on that estate 😍
@TheChloe1331-They already have gardens on the estate and lovely trees that they sit under and have tea.
What a treat, thank you so much. And thank the family of Berkeley Castle as well.
God I absolutely adored this documentary! Thank you !
I love it! So much history! What a grand castle! The owner must be so proud! I'm so glad you kept up this castle! So many are left to fall and that's so sad! So thank you!
Very nice video. Spectacular Castle!
Amazing! Letters from almost a thousand years ago! What a privilege to watch this. Now, I want to visit this castle and see it by myself!
If you ever wondered what happened to all those thousands of ships that the Royal Navy retired, once they were past their use on the seas: just look at the construction of historic buildings. The ship breakers were extremely profitable businesses for their owners. The oak and elm used in ship construction would be a valuable resource, durable and hidden away inside homes, farms and a wide variety of structures. Hundreds of years later they're still as strong as ever... If the ants and termites didn't get a foothold.
Woodworm and dry rot is the issue in the UK. British ants and termites are not a threat.
I love hearing the stories of the People who lived there, so special!
People who are interested in history, the Middle Ages, etc. would not be able to lead a normal day-to-day life in England, Scotland, Wales, etc. You would just drive from castle to castle and experience history. Just the stories that the countless paintings of the former rulers show... France is already way ahead with its stories of its castles and the Middle Ages. But England, Scotland, Wales are a little further ahead.
Beautiful documentary.Wondering what the coffin-like stone standing next to the door in the chapel is..👀✨
What a beautiful family and a beautiful castle.
What an amazing pridledge to be shown round an learn the history from one of the family. Mist have been a great experience.
They should wear gloves when handling such old precious documents! Even flower petals wilt under the human touch of a finger... This is more precious!
Actually gloves are more harmful to paper than hands. The oil from your fingers coats the paper, further protecting it
Sir Maurice de Berkeley who built the castle, is my 26th great grandfather - One of my goals is to be able to visit the castle one day! I wonder how many Berkeleys are in line to inherit the castle before me??? lol
absoluteley breathtaking!!!
I'm so excited to get to see these castles as I am a descendent of Sir Henry Norris and have heard that there are some Norris castles still standing. Wow I love history! S0 thank you
Love this video. I hope to see more of these. Daisy B speaks very well, she should perhaps also narrate these. Very naturally beautiful woman. Beautiful even without wearing makeup! So nice to see that nowadays. Both of you actually. I’m very fond of saying how I feel. Especially nice, truthful comments. Thanks again for this wonderful thread. MCP 🐞
My family is from a small village right by the castle, and although I live in the US now, I fly back over to visit very often. After seeing it looming in the distance so many times, I finally toured the castle just before covid and it was incredible. As great as the castle is, I actually think my favorite part was the little garden chapel!
There is also a roman villa being excavated nearby that you can tour!
Thank you my American cousin married to my Nontiaque cousin. I am learning so much about my English cousin. Berkeley Charles is my 13 cousin up pass the 8th Earl of Berkeley. I love your excitement and appetite to see and learn about the English side of me that goes back to my 38 GGF Charlemagne. Edward Montagu. is my 13 GGF. Mahalo much
Mr. Charles Berkeley was an absolutely charming host. What a magnificent castle. I wish I had the means to gain and upkeep such an awesome place! ❤
💙💙💙💙Thank you so much 💙💙💙💙
how wonderfully interesting. im from Texas so i will never get the chance to see this up close. beautiful castle.😊😊😊
I adore castles.❤
Hi from NEK Vermont ❤ thank you great stuff
So they not going to talk about that skull😅
I was waiting for an explanation too, it looks real
i love the history of this castle.
The the time this building was built they were using sit down tubs, just big enough to sit down in sloshing water all over the place. I suggest a thorough reading of the Hornblower books.
I love Hornblower.❤ And I really liked the tv series, much to my surprise!
The stained glass is awesome and the larger than life oil paintings. 😮 ❤ what an honor to be an heir to that castle. I’d love to work for them in any way 😂😂😂 the garden market idea is so rich! It’d be amazing.