What a wonderful custodian of Althorp Jack was. I love how you know so much about your ancestors. It’s extremely comforting and grounding to know where you came from.
My late father in law was a chemical engineer until his 40s when he changed course and attended theology school. He married my husband and I and later baptized our first child. Currently there are several boxes full of his sermons and notes. Watching your videos has really sparked my desire to get them cataloged and digitized for my husband but also for my children and maybe grandchildren and on. I truly cannot comprehend having 500 years worth of family heirlooms, not to mention a home so grand. Your genuine love for it all is very apparent. It's all so incredibly lovely.
Your grandfather Jack took such great pride in Althorp , amazing he did needlepoint , sounds like a very interesting gentleman , imagine how proud he would be to see how today you too take such great pride in Althorp ....thank you very much 🇨🇦
I enjoyed every bit of the story, and especially the bit on Winston Churchill and his cigar, and also what incredible needlework he did! Many thanks for sharing these treasures!
And douser of Sir Winston Churchill! The fact that the two men were distant cousins hopefully smoothed out any irritation that may have arisen from that incident.
Fascinating! I absolutely love hearing this history. Your ancestors would be so proud of how you have respected and cared for such a historic and intriguing family home.
The 7th Earl was comprehensive and detailed in his inventory. I wonder if this "databank", as the current Earl named it, has been digitized yet. It would be a fascinating job to transcribe those historical records. 📜👨💻👩💻
A real inventory of everything is not only a labor, and a labor of real love, it's invaluable to all his descendants and other students of history. I love his spending his pension on binding the books. Maybe some day you will show them to us. And perhaps you will write a book on how country houses survived the 98 per cent income tax years -- they sound like astronauts of time capsules and the austerities they underwent.
Thank you for this short lesson in real history. Love the needle work. Glad to see his genes were passed on to his descendants. Absolutely beautiful & irreplaceable house.
This is awesome - we'll done :) You're grandfather was like my grandfather fought for England in WW1. He's passion later was his rose gardens after immigrating to Canada. For reference, my maiden name is Garland.
Ohh Brilliant Ime Hoping that we Get More than Normal Now on this new channel as most will have history already on our minds!!! best wishes keep them coming*** Tc liverpool
Thank you for sharing the wonderful stories of your Grandfather. He would be so proud you are carrying on his passion for history and restoring the farmlands. The needlework piece of your video is wonderful to learn. When we would travel from Boston to Upstate New York when I and my Brother were children, we would needlepoint a towel or a pot holder each for my Spencer Grandparents. I cannot needlepoint now really due to arthritis, but I do still love crafting and painting. Thank you for sharing.
That was a jaw-dropping figure. Only the wealthy could scrape by with that degree of taxation--I believe in the UK people are indeed taxed in proportion to their income. On the plus side, the high taxes sustain a social safety net of basic humane services, such as housing and medical care for all.
Patiana Patience Spencer was my 5th great grandmother born in Yorkshire in 1747. Her Father was John and her mother was Elizabeth Poskitt. Her Father sent her to Virginia to live with his brother and she died in North Carolina after having a family with Edmond Chambers from Scotland who followed her from England. I’m not sure how to have contact but I am a family historian and genealogist and would love to see or have a photograph of a painting of my 5th great grandmother Patiana. I will subscribe
I know that the United Kingdom has long had a reputation for high rates of taxation, and I suspect the wealthy are taxed in proportion to their income.
These short segments for me are not mere appetizers, they are elements of the main course. Devouring every bite. PS. the Churchill event, priceless.
What a wonderful custodian of Althorp Jack was. I love how you know so much about your ancestors. It’s extremely comforting and grounding to know where you came from.
My late father in law was a chemical engineer until his 40s when he changed course and attended theology school. He married my husband and I and later baptized our first child. Currently there are several boxes full of his sermons and notes. Watching your videos has really sparked my desire to get them cataloged and digitized for my husband but also for my children and maybe grandchildren and on. I truly cannot comprehend having 500 years worth of family heirlooms, not to mention a home so grand. Your genuine love for it all is very apparent. It's all so incredibly lovely.
I love that he needlepointed the chair seats...amazing..he would do anything to enhance Althorp!
I’m really enjoying this series and learning more about Althorp and the Spencer family history. Thank you for sharing with us.
Your grandfather Jack took such great pride in Althorp , amazing he did needlepoint , sounds like a very interesting gentleman , imagine how proud he would be to see how today you too take such great pride in Althorp ....thank you very much 🇨🇦
I enjoyed every bit of the story, and especially the bit on Winston Churchill and his cigar, and also what incredible needlework he did! Many thanks for sharing these treasures!
The 7th Earl was a very interesting man. Needlework, archival science, historian.
And douser of Sir Winston Churchill! The fact that the two men were distant cousins hopefully smoothed out any irritation that may have arisen from that incident.
Fascinating! I absolutely love hearing this history. Your ancestors would be so proud of how you have respected and cared for such a historic and intriguing family home.
He would be proud of the work you have done with the property
The 7th Earl was comprehensive and detailed in his inventory. I wonder if this "databank", as the current Earl named it, has been digitized yet. It would be a fascinating job to transcribe those historical records. 📜👨💻👩💻
Love that your grandfather did needlepoint.i love it too .Thank you for telling us this history of Althorp it's fascinating 👍❤️
Jack was a very handsome man!
The charcoal portrait by Sargent is one my favorite works by the artist.
A real inventory of everything is not only a labor, and a labor of real love, it's invaluable to all his descendants and other students of history. I love his spending his pension on binding the books. Maybe some day you will show them to us. And perhaps you will write a book on how country houses survived the 98 per cent income tax years -- they sound like astronauts of time capsules and the austerities they underwent.
Thank you for this short lesson in real history. Love the needle work. Glad to see his genes were passed on to his descendants. Absolutely beautiful & irreplaceable house.
He’s actually a good looking man when he was younger 👋🏻🗽
Beautiful history ❤! He was very busy documenting items, and taking care of his family history! He did incredible needlework! Wow!
I LOVE HIS COLLECTION, OF WALKING CANES !!!! ☺🌹❤👑❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👑
This is awesome - we'll done :) You're grandfather was like my grandfather fought for England in WW1. He's passion later was his rose gardens after immigrating to Canada. For reference, my maiden name is Garland.
Another interesting fascinating piece of history. Thanks for sharing
Ohh Brilliant Ime Hoping that we Get More than Normal Now on this new channel as most will have history already on our minds!!! best wishes keep them coming*** Tc liverpool
Thank you for sharing the wonderful stories of your Grandfather. He would be so proud you are carrying on his passion for history and restoring the farmlands. The needlework piece of your video is wonderful to learn. When we would travel from Boston to Upstate New York when I and my Brother were children, we would needlepoint a towel or a pot holder each for my Spencer Grandparents. I cannot needlepoint now really due to arthritis, but I do still love crafting and painting. Thank you for sharing.
Extraordinary man and story.
No one should have to pay 98% income tax. What a travesty.
That was a jaw-dropping figure. Only the wealthy could scrape by with that degree of taxation--I believe in the UK people are indeed taxed in proportion to their income. On the plus side, the high taxes sustain a social safety net of basic humane services, such as housing and medical care for all.
Thank you
Patiana Patience Spencer was my 5th great grandmother born in Yorkshire in 1747. Her Father was John and her mother was Elizabeth Poskitt. Her Father sent her to Virginia to live with his brother and she died in North Carolina after having a family with Edmond Chambers from Scotland who followed her from England. I’m not sure how to have contact but I am a family historian and genealogist and would love to see or have a photograph of a painting of my 5th great grandmother Patiana. I will subscribe
A very interesting History ..
Love Althorp
Imagine throwing water into Churchill's face.🤔😳😁😂🤣
You’re a great storyteller. Are you planning to write another book?
I also love the videos Countess Spencer has put out.
Very conservative and traditional aristocratic family and dynasty.👍🏻
Diana!
Charles could pass for his twin.
Looks exactly alike......
Why was he taxed so much?
I know that the United Kingdom has long had a reputation for high rates of taxation, and I suspect the wealthy are taxed in proportion to their income.
Churchill married into the family..she married Charles
John Churchill's daughter Anne married Charles.
Charles is my 7th great grand uncle.
Anne, Arabella and Judith