Berkeley Castle // Welcome Video

[@stevendunn4096]

I'm an American descendant of the Berkeley family, who came from Stoke Gifford. Berkeley Castle was their ancestral home. My immigrant ancestor to America was Frances Deighton, wife of Richard Williams (founder of Dighton, MA).

[@stephanielogan9161]

One of my favorite English landmarks. On my first visit in 1986, I'll never forget the elderly docent correcting my American pronunciation, when I recognized the Berkeley link to the California university. "My dear," she firmly stated, "the Saxon 'e' is pronounced 'ah' !" And so I was told. Such a magical place, steeped in English history.

[@Greezlybear1]

Если бы этот джентльмен услышал мой акцент, то у него бы наверное глаза на лоб вылезли 🤭 Пожалуй, не буду пугать его своим акцентом, но в замок непременно приеду! 🤗

[@jedi99law]

thanks for your note, I used to puzzle why it is pronounced as such

[@bettietaylor4224]

Beautiful I am from Berkeley county South Carolina
Family here since1700’s
They came from UK and France

[@picktywitch]

My Aunty Pam (real name Violet Davies as another servant also was Violet not to get them mixed up she was known as Pam) from Pentwyn Maw Merthyr Tydfil worked here as a servant in the early 1900s many a time she and other servants use to see the ghost of a Lady walking the long corridor. . Its lovely to see a part of where she worked.

[@rizwankhurshid5460]

Beautiful history thanks

[@niccoarcadia4179]

This is one of Europe's finest! I will be there in April!

[@tamaracarter1836]

Incredibly beautiful castle; filled with amazing history!

[@TheMissbehaven1]

I hope I can visit our end day. Thanks for sharing

[@BallymurphyBabe]

Absolutely brilliant 💕

[@shazroamer8533]

My family have the titles, Lord and lady... And a key to the castle. That's what they are Mr and Mrs

[@anne-christinemarcou4481]

THANK YOU SIR, JUST AWSOME HISTORY & SIGHT.
MAY YOU ALL HAVE HEALTH.
MAY ALL PAST SOULS REST IN PEACE 🕊🌹
👏👏👍🙏☦🇬🇷👋

[@jcfedigan2654]

I am a relative of the berkelys. it's so cool to see my ancestors' heritage.

[@carolweaver3269]

My husband is a descendent of the Plantagenet's and Tudor's and although there was some dissension between families I still just love, love, this castle and this video was done so well. So glad to see and meet even though only online, a relative of the Berkeley family! It is so great that you now can be such a very special part in being right there and living the history of this castle. TY for touring what you could and explaining more of the family's life while in the castle. !

[@daisyflower4105]

Also directly descended from Robert Fitzhardinge .I visited a few years ago. Just magnificent.

[@jchisholm1968]

It seems like there are a few of us out there.

[@sairabinns7962]

Looks like a stunning place to visit ♥️

[@robnewman6101]

Kings and Queens of England since 1066.

[@techtech2333]

Absolutely love it👑🎩✌

[@abidabatool6762]

❤

[@barrybocho]

this is the best castle in the UK

[@thedoitbros8739]

Thanks this is my family’s castle

[@janetclaireSays]

I need to visit this castle.

[@kayleighmackay5405]

Thanks for sharing my ancestors from here

[@klupeeteable]

we wil come in may,, cu then ..greets pete nd merel

[@robnewman6101]

🏰👑⚔️🇬🇧⚔️👑🏰

[@alexandermcleanbarclay9266]

And you sir are cursed with the Barclay ears

[@nolanbarclay3853]

are the Barclays and the Berkeleys related?

[@jbradshaw4236]

And it's haunted... Apparently

[@lonneljohnston7087]

excuse me Ihave ties to that place
Eve (Zouche) de Berkeley
1275-1314
BIRTH 8 JAN 1275 • Harringworth Manor, Corby, Northamptonshire, England
DEATH 05 DEC 1314 • 5 Dec 1314 in Berkeley Castle, Glos, England
22nd great-grandmother

[@Flyingangelskevin]

How can I get to visit Barkley