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Those letters are Astonishing! Incredible! I have been researching King George III & IV …in regards to the protection their Family & Friends needed in the South…mid 1860‘s… So, very Good…Indeed, to learn of The Counts Elegant…King Connections… One forgets…sometimes British Monarchs had Family from Virginia to Louisiana & Mississippi. I study the land grants & real estate. Viscountess… I thought of you…while buying a box of Chocolates… Fannie Mae Pixies Chicago Skyline Tin ❤❤❤ P.S. A ‘ neutral’ British Royal Navy…did make an appearance of protection
I did some digging into the resignation and found that, John Montagu, 5th Earl of Sandwich, was Master of the Buckhounds from 1783 to 1806, and is probably an office which he resigned from. Then becoming Joint Postmaster General
My Grandfather took that photo! R.W. & D Downey. I was lucky enough to be invited to Windsor castle 40 years ago to view the many references that Queen Victoria made to "Messer's Downey"! They were THE society photographers of the day.
Hi Christine Do you know where your Downey ancestor came from? My great great grandfather John Downey, married a ladies maid of queen Victoria, Florence Browning John Downey was from Cashel in Ireland but educated in France.
After the robes are restored, please have the earl pose in them for photographs. Trust me, you won't regret it. Also, every one of those photographs, the larger ones, should be in frames hanging on walls to be viewed. But make sure you use glass in the frames that protect against UV light and make sure you use acid free matts with them so they don't get damaged and don't let the paper that the photos are printed on come in contact with the wood part of the frame. Also scan everything because sometimes old photos printed on paper will eventually fade even if you don't expose them to light. As for the copper pot, what a magnificent find, that coming from a sous chef. This is the sort of pot that modern makers of cookware attempt to mimic but never quite get right. FYI, the normal way to store such pots in a kitchen was to hang them from above over or near where you do the cooking. My suggestion is a large cast iron or wrought iron bracket with hook mounted on the wall near where you do your cooking to hang the pot from for everyone to see it, gleaming copper and all. I also don't advise actually cooking in it because the metals used (that looks 19th century) often contained heavy metals, usually lead. I have a one quart copper clad pot from about 1880 that my great, great, great grandmother cooked with in her boarding house in New Bedford, her cooking was locally famous though I value her recipe file more.
I agree, but im sure they can get some support for it similar to a museum. Im sure a conservator can help. Regardless its a beautiful piece no matter what they do with it im happy they can get it restore and preserve
Glad I scrolled down as this is exactly what I was going to say. A manikin in a display case, so that dust etc can't get into it. Would be a shame to go to all the expense and trouble and then not let them be seen. Has it ever been established just how old the robes are? Were they for Queen Elizabeth's coronation or before?
@@happygrandma5637 Based on what I have seen in other videos the robes were for Queen Elizabeth Coronation. How old are they exactly im not so sure. I believe they have another video in the channel of when they discovered it in a chest.
I came here to say the same: it's a shame to go to all the expense of having them restored and then not share these beautiful and historic pieces with the public. Otherwise, why save them at all?
Julie, you and luke will one day be remembered so fondly by mapperton and family for generations. You're tireless work to restore the house and grounds. Returning so many of the family's lost treasures and history. Just amazing. 👏 💞 What a beautiful legacy you're building.
WOW! Most TH-camrs use phrases like "come along with us" or, "we're taking you on the journey with us today." Jimminy Cricket...this surely felt like that!!!! For real. And much more than most TH-cam videos. I LOVE the SHOW & TELL video format. Please do more of these. And here's my other VIDEO IDEA: All the CLOCKS of Mapperton. That one wall clock as you went up the stairs at the beginning was just spectacular.
What amazing finds! My mother was heavy into the genealogy of our family and found in the archives a lost g-g-g-g aunt. Lost as in some cemetery somewhere. It took her 3 years to get copies of enough legal documents, maps of all the local cemeteries and after hundreds of hours of searching she found her. In 1 of 6 unmarked graves, in a small overgrown corner of a small cemetery, next to an oak tree. She contacted her heirs to let them know their g-g-g-g grandmother had been found so she could finally have a proper headstone.
I admire Julie so much for what she has done to preserve the muniment room's contents. I have only 50 years of my own research into my genealogy/family records, and I despair of ever getting them properly sorted. Well done, Julie!
It just makes you wonder how many other historic documents are just packed away in attic and closets? How wonderful for history as a whole and for your family to be able to archive and preserve all of these family artifacts.
i worked in a federal archive. we wore vinyl gloves. white cotton gloves are grest for handling metal objects or paintings because finger sweat can be corrosive and keeos prints off glass.
In 1806 the earl was George’s elder brother John the fifth Earl. He ceased to be Master of the Buckhounds in 1806, which was a court appointment linked to hunting
Sitting at home after emergency appendectomy and stumbled upon this wonderful site! I love Julie's enthusiasm and the way Luke supports and encourages her adventures. Today I ordered Acid free tissue and storage box for our own family history photos. I've always loved history and enjoy hearing about families, both famous and less so. Treasures in all families!
A suggestion I have is once the robes are repaired, if possible, put them in a display case so visitors and your family can see them ... what good are they sealed in a box?! Let the many enjoy. :)
How exciting....Robes....letter from George III. AND of course the lovely copper pot. Beautiful 0photo of Queen Victoria plus the pic of the 8th Earl. What a joy!
Growing up in the 1960's, my siblings and I were always told by my maternal grandmother that we were related to someone famous. As kids, we never asked whom. Then in the early 2000's my mother's cousin sent out to all relatives asking for all family members birthdates, marriages, children and deaths. Fifteen years later she produced a three inch spiral bound book for all family members that dates our family tree back to the early 1500's. It found out that our "famous" ancestor was the infamous American Frontiersman, Davy Crockett. He was my 5th great uncle.
I received a lovely card from King Charles in response to the sympathy card sent at the death of his lovely mother. It has a very sweet picture of the King as a young boy with his mother. So sweet.
Thanks so much for sharing these treasures and stories. In my family history research one of my favorite finds was a copy of letter written by George Washington about my ancestor that praised his character and recommended him as a "worthy individual".
I inherited a letter from Washington to my ancestor. It was on the topic of Washington's slaves. My ancestor knew him personally and worked for him for a few years. My ancestor was an abolitionist and attempted to persuade Washington and Jefferson and others to give their slaves their freedom with mixed results. Washington's letter consists of several paragraphs which boil down to "I'll think about it." He signed it G. Washington. I had it authenticated. I was under the impression that Washington was annoyed with my ancestor's attempts by the tone of the letter. I'm willing it to the Smithsonian if they'll have it.
I found your channel about a year ago and feel in love with it. You and Luke are amazing people. I have been doing my family history for awhile and actually found out that Luke and I are cousins. Lady Eleanor Elizabeth Montague is my 11th GG. Such a small world.
Really good fun, Julie & Luke make their family's history come alive. Some wonderful textures of your life over there... from copper pots to letters from the king... "which one was that?" and tossing around "oh, the 6th Earl of Sandwich, no it was the 7th..." And then photos of the Kaiser as though they were family Christmas cards. Very delightful, and this type of home-royal discoveries is a good element of videos going forward, IMO.
Loved this vlog. The story of the copper pot and the man’s life who bought it was fascinating. Very exciting all these royal and aristocratic findings.
I was watching Homeworthy on youtube last evening. They were in the New Orleans, Louisiana home of Quinn Peeper and Michael Harold. In one room, Quinn pointed to a portrait and said it was Vicountess Hinchingbrooke from the home of the Earl of Sandwich. Of course my ears perked up and i replayed it. He did not say her name nor which Earl. He did say he purchased the portrait at Auction. I'm curious to know if you are aware of this portrait? How fascinating that it made it's way to America! Could it be Alberta?
Julie and Luke you are both awesome! Im American and I think it’s so wonderful that you are working diligently to preserve British history it’s so important. You both work so hard. History should be preserved
Love this! How wonderful that everything is being catalogued so carefully. My hope is that a George III expert will be able to shed more light on the letters. 💝
I do love watching your content! Had I somehow found myself married into the aristocracy, I would like to think I'd be doing much the same. History, art, architecture...all being restored to the best of your ability while learning daily. It is a dream come true to me! Seeing the joy you take in such a task as that which you've set upon makes me smile. I love history, genealogy, art, and the like- seeing others enjoying the same and doing such wonderful (and necessary) restorations is fantastic!
How Grand that your Family Treasures have been found and will now be able to be restored! What amazing things you are finding as you plunder around Mapperton House. You are doing well to preserve your Family’s History, an example to us all. Thoroughly enjoyable episode as I love family history!
One of the best videos. Good to hear Luke mention the eagles coming back. That's great. It's wonderful to be able to put names to photos. My sister and I were going thru papers and pictures that my mother had and there were so many people, especially on her dads side, that we have no idea who they were. Also, LOVE LOVE LOVE the painting at 26:34.
I think that after restoration, they should be stored and displayed in a round glass cabinet in the house. Displayed like it is worn, maybe a antique manikin
I hope you can find a way to display the robes. It would be lovely to have a little museum of your family history on the property. Sending love ❤. Hope to visit someday.
A quick google search shows King George relied on William Pitt the Younger who died January 1806. Seems like there was a power shift of some sort. William Keppel Lord of Albemarle was then appointed as the Prime Minister in 1806, "preceded by the Earl of Sandwich." Perhaps this was the resignation referred to in the letter? Amazing work being done to preserve all this history, and what an incredible job you did on the room.
Very exciting discoveries. If you choose to have the photo of Queen Victoria on public display I feel it would be a good idea to keep the original locked away and have a copy out for the public. What treasures!
Thanks to Julie and Luke for sharing all your treasures as you find them.. Cheers to Julie for archiving Luke’s family with such care.. I am fascinated by your magnificent history and lifestyles.. I first saw Mapperton when John & Tara from Portugal came to visit and swim in your natural pond.. I find I am thoroughly entertained and educated by all of both families UTube sites..
If those robes were mine I would put them into cold storage when they are not being displayed. That is the best archival method for storing textiles, particularly items that have a fur component.
It is so exciting to find old letter, especially of importance, to touch a feel. I mean an actual person from the past wrote that and it’s still around!! My recommendation Julie if I may, you may want to remove those tin boxes away from under the window. The possibility of a leak at Mapperton is high and oh what a tragedy it would be if those boxes got water damage. 😮😢
Hi Julie and Luke, Were you aware that there is a portrait of the Countess Hinchingbrooke displayed in a home in New Orleans? I saw in on another TH-cam channel Quintessence. ❤
I love researching my family’s history. No one famous or royal but fun nonetheless. I so enjoy watching a fellow American from the midwest live the dream. I also love studying and reading about royal history.
Julie u are so amazing.....from a girl living in Illinois to an exceptional Vicountess who have the knowledge on British History namely your family u married into. It's just astonishing what u have learned. I love listening to all tht history too. Thank you.
Julie, i don't comment often, but these r all amazing discoveries! Love it all. And, i just loved Luke's compliment to u for bringing the pot back to the family. It was so sweet. And, ur smile said so much. Love u two and all u do!
Julie and Luke I loved rummaging with you both...lol Seriously, I wish you had museum to display copies of your finds in the tin box's and Queen Victoria's photo in box 83...and Kaiser Wilhelm...its a lot of work and likely not high on the list but I loved it and want to see more which is unlikely. I love watching your posts.
I love that you got the pot back and told the story of RAF Pasquini and his fellow veterans at the same time. Way to go Julie for sharing their story with yours and Hinchinbrook story too. Love this show and all the history you're preserving and sharing with us all. keep up the great work you're doing to preserve the family history and being creative in sharing it with visitors too.
Julie, thank you for all your hard work protecting all the familial trinkets so that we all can enjoy the history of our country. Thank you, both of you.
I can understand how the silk lining (silk?) would be properly replaced since I know how to sew. However, it bogles the mind to understand how to get coffee stains out of white fur! Such a worthwhile project!
My great-grandmother's sister was married to the Earl of Tankerville. I'd like to know more about him. Also, a crown which my second great-grandfather brought back from India is displayed at Windsor Castle, I believe. I'd really love to see that, and also find out what happened to the Indian throne chair Grandpa also sold to Prince Albert. I am an American, like you.
So many fun & exciting treasures. I'm glad the robes will be properly restored. I've seen a lot of historical garments that had patches & sewing inside that showed they had been beloved garments that were worn again probably until they went out of fashion.
Wow! How fun to find these wonderful treasures. Curious if you have looked through any of your old books? People tended to use books to store photos, letters etc. Enjoy your adventure 😊
I have been tracing my genealogy on my father’s side. I’ve discovered my ancestors actually came from Switzerland 🇨🇭 Working on finding more information regarding my mother’s ancestors. So fascinating ❤❤❤❤❤
Oooooo ! I think a tiny correction is appropriate here. If I'm not mistaken, Queen Victoria's signature at that time (and clear to see in the photograph) would be followed by "R I" for Regina Imperatrix, not simply "R" for Regina. If I'm wrong about that, please accept my apologies. I LOVE THIS CHANNEL ! !
Interesting lesson in history. Glad to hear the robes will be restored soon. Have you all decided on a paint color for the library? When do the tapestries go out for repair? What else is on the docket for 2024?
Thank you for sharing all your royal treasures not to mention those ordinary household items such as that glorious copper pot. How exciting. I have been an ardent amateur genealogist and co-founder of The Eatons Family Association which was revived for perhaps the 4th or 5th time due to worldwide events which caused lapses in membership. We have been back in action for over 22 years now, following the genealogy of (including DNA lines) and historical accounts of Eytons, Eatons, Etones, etc. from 12th century England. to the tales of the 5 main Eaton families to the new world, including our Mayflower ancestor, Francis Eaton. Our family may not have been as noble as the family you married into, but I always find such stories and adventures fascnating as well as historrically educational. Thank you so much.
This is a lovely episode and I enjoyed it so much. I find history facinating and Julie lights up when she is delving into all the ins and outs of the tale. What a find! Looking forward to hearing the rest of the story. The M.room, now Julie's domain, looks so welcoming and comfortable and the curtains look fabulous.
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Those letters are Astonishing! Incredible!
I have been researching King George III & IV …in regards to the protection their Family & Friends needed in the South…mid 1860‘s…
So, very Good…Indeed, to learn of The Counts Elegant…King Connections…
One forgets…sometimes British Monarchs had Family from Virginia to Louisiana & Mississippi.
I study the land grants & real estate.
Viscountess… I thought of you…while buying a box of Chocolates…
Fannie Mae
Pixies
Chicago Skyline Tin
❤❤❤
P.S.
A ‘ neutral’ British Royal Navy…did make an appearance of protection
I did some digging into the resignation and found that, John Montagu, 5th Earl of Sandwich, was Master of the Buckhounds from 1783 to 1806, and is probably an office which he resigned from. Then becoming Joint Postmaster General
My Grandfather took that photo! R.W. & D Downey. I was lucky enough to be invited to Windsor castle 40 years ago to view the many references that Queen Victoria made to "Messer's Downey"! They were THE society photographers of the day.
AMAZING!
Just love seeing all the history!
What a wonderful legacy❤
Hi Christine
Do you know where your Downey ancestor came from?
My great great grandfather John Downey, married a ladies maid of queen Victoria, Florence Browning
John Downey was from Cashel in Ireland but educated in France.
Yes they had a photo studio originally in South Shields Newcastle. Then in London. They also took the first moving pictures of the royalty.
After the robes are restored, please have the earl pose in them for photographs. Trust me, you won't regret it. Also, every one of those photographs, the larger ones, should be in frames hanging on walls to be viewed. But make sure you use glass in the frames that protect against UV light and make sure you use acid free matts with them so they don't get damaged and don't let the paper that the photos are printed on come in contact with the wood part of the frame. Also scan everything because sometimes old photos printed on paper will eventually fade even if you don't expose them to light.
As for the copper pot, what a magnificent find, that coming from a sous chef. This is the sort of pot that modern makers of cookware attempt to mimic but never quite get right. FYI, the normal way to store such pots in a kitchen was to hang them from above over or near where you do the cooking. My suggestion is a large cast iron or wrought iron bracket with hook mounted on the wall near where you do your cooking to hang the pot from for everyone to see it, gleaming copper and all. I also don't advise actually cooking in it because the metals used (that looks 19th century) often contained heavy metals, usually lead. I have a one quart copper clad pot from about 1880 that my great, great, great grandmother cooked with in her boarding house in New Bedford, her cooking was locally famous though I value her recipe file more.
Julie, you're just the right person to be gatting a title of a Royal Detective in Action (RDA)🎉🎉🎉
I would love to see the robes and coronates to be display in a manikin or a display case because they are so beautiful and full of history
I’m pretty sure the weight of them hanging would not be good for the fabric. They are just too fragile.
I agree, but im sure they can get some support for it similar to a museum. Im sure a conservator can help. Regardless its a beautiful piece no matter what they do with it im happy they can get it restore and preserve
Glad I scrolled down as this is exactly what I was going to say. A manikin in a display case, so that dust etc can't get into it. Would be a shame to go to all the expense and trouble and then not let them be seen. Has it ever been established just how old the robes are? Were they for Queen Elizabeth's coronation or before?
@@happygrandma5637 Based on what I have seen in other videos the robes were for Queen Elizabeth Coronation. How old are they exactly im not so sure. I believe they have another video in the channel of when they discovered it in a chest.
I came here to say the same: it's a shame to go to all the expense of having them restored and then not share these beautiful and historic pieces with the public. Otherwise, why save them at all?
Julie, you and luke will one day be remembered so fondly by mapperton and family for generations. You're tireless work to restore the house and grounds. Returning so many of the family's lost treasures and history. Just amazing. 👏 💞 What a beautiful legacy you're building.
WOW! Most TH-camrs use phrases like "come along with us" or, "we're taking you on the journey with us today." Jimminy Cricket...this surely felt like that!!!! For real. And much more than most TH-cam videos. I LOVE the SHOW & TELL video format. Please do more of these. And here's my other VIDEO IDEA: All the CLOCKS of Mapperton. That one wall clock as you went up the stairs at the beginning was just spectacular.
Great idea!
It’s fantastic you wore them for dress up. Nothing in the world is too precious.
They would have broken apart on their own. Who can say no to robes. What great parents!
What a great addition Julie has been to the family and estate
Just think, maybe some day a future Viscountess Hinchingbrooke will research Julie's life, as Julie is researching Alberta's!
I totally agree.
Even needing repair they are gorgeous
Maybe some day you guys could do a museum or something for the Earl of sandwich
What amazing finds! My mother was heavy into the genealogy of our family and found in the archives a lost g-g-g-g aunt. Lost as in some cemetery somewhere. It took her 3 years to get copies of enough legal documents, maps of all the local cemeteries and after hundreds of hours of searching she found her. In 1 of 6 unmarked graves, in a small overgrown corner of a small cemetery, next to an oak tree. She contacted her heirs to let them know their g-g-g-g grandmother had been found so she could finally have a proper headstone.
I admire Julie so much for what she has done to preserve the muniment room's contents. I have only 50 years of my own research into my genealogy/family records, and I despair of ever getting them properly sorted. Well done, Julie!
Ah! A favorite sweater! I chuckled when I saw Princess Diana wearing that pattern sweater.
How exciting to find Queen Victoria’s signature! What wonderful find.
It just makes you wonder how many other historic documents are just packed away in attic and closets? How wonderful for history as a whole and for your family to be able to archive and preserve all of these family artifacts.
i worked in a federal archive. we wore vinyl gloves. white cotton gloves are grest for handling metal objects or paintings because finger sweat can be corrosive and keeos prints off glass.
Very glad to see that the Coronation Robes and Coronets will be properly taken care of for future generations.
In 1806 the earl was George’s elder brother John the fifth Earl. He ceased to be Master of the Buckhounds in 1806, which was a court appointment linked to hunting
Thanks for this!!!
Sitting at home after emergency appendectomy and stumbled upon this wonderful site! I love Julie's enthusiasm and the way Luke supports and encourages her adventures. Today I ordered Acid free tissue and storage box for our own family history photos. I've always loved history and enjoy hearing about families, both famous and less so. Treasures in all families!
A suggestion I have is once the robes are repaired, if possible, put them in a display case so visitors and your family can see them ... what good are they sealed in a box?! Let the many enjoy. :)
How exciting....Robes....letter from George III. AND of course the lovely copper pot. Beautiful 0photo of Queen Victoria plus the pic of the
8th Earl. What a joy!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Growing up in the 1960's, my siblings and I were always told by my maternal grandmother that we were related to someone famous. As kids, we never asked whom. Then in the early 2000's my mother's cousin sent out to all relatives asking for all family members birthdates, marriages, children and deaths. Fifteen years later she produced a three inch spiral bound book for all family members that dates our family tree back to the early 1500's. It found out that our "famous" ancestor was the infamous American Frontiersman, Davy Crockett. He was my 5th great uncle.
I received a lovely card from King Charles in response to the sympathy card sent at the death of his lovely mother. It has a very sweet picture of the King as a young boy with his mother. So sweet.
Me too. I have had cards back every time I wrote them
Thanks so much for sharing these treasures and stories. In my family history research one of my favorite finds was a copy of letter written by George Washington about my ancestor that praised his character and recommended him as a "worthy individual".
A real treasure!!
What a fine compliment to your ancestor. If GW referred to him as a worthy individual he must have been very fine indeed
I inherited a letter from Washington to my ancestor. It was on the topic of Washington's slaves. My ancestor knew him personally and worked for him for a few years. My ancestor was an abolitionist and attempted to persuade Washington and Jefferson and others to give their slaves their freedom with mixed results. Washington's letter consists of several paragraphs which boil down to "I'll think about it." He signed it G. Washington. I had it authenticated. I was under the impression that Washington was annoyed with my ancestor's attempts by the tone of the letter. I'm willing it to the Smithsonian if they'll have it.
@@nunyabiznez6381 Awesome!
This was my favorite episode!!! How wonderful!!! Julie is a treasure!
I found your channel about a year ago and feel in love with it. You and Luke are amazing people. I have been doing my family history for awhile and actually found out that Luke and I are cousins. Lady Eleanor Elizabeth Montague is my 11th GG. Such a small world.
She’s so likeable and down to earth. Love watching her and her husband. Bucket list is to visit the UK and their home.
Really good fun, Julie & Luke make their family's history come alive. Some wonderful textures of your life over there... from copper pots to letters from the king... "which one was that?" and tossing around "oh, the 6th Earl of Sandwich, no it was the 7th..." And then photos of the Kaiser as though they were family Christmas cards. Very delightful, and this type of home-royal discoveries is a good element of videos going forward, IMO.
Loved this vlog. The story of the copper pot and the man’s life who bought it was fascinating. Very exciting all these royal and aristocratic findings.
It's n amazing story...
I was watching Homeworthy on youtube last evening. They were in the New Orleans, Louisiana home of Quinn Peeper and Michael Harold. In one room, Quinn pointed to a portrait and said it was Vicountess Hinchingbrooke from the home of the Earl of Sandwich. Of course my ears perked up and i replayed it. He did not say her name nor which Earl. He did say he purchased the portrait at Auction. I'm curious to know if you are aware of this portrait? How fascinating that it made it's way to America! Could it be Alberta?
Julie and Luke you are both awesome! Im American and I think it’s so wonderful that you are working diligently to preserve British history it’s so important. You both work so hard. History should be preserved
Yes !
this has been such an exciting episode! so much fun!
Love this! How wonderful that everything is being catalogued so carefully. My hope is that a George III expert will be able to shed more light on the letters. 💝
The guy behind the camera has such a British Wit and his comedic timing is excellent ❤❤❤😂😂😂
That is Viscount Hictchingbrooke , hier to Earl of Sandwich, behind the camera.
Wow how fantastic to have these robes in the family maybe you need to take these to the repair shop
I do love watching your content! Had I somehow found myself married into the aristocracy, I would like to think I'd be doing much the same. History, art, architecture...all being restored to the best of your ability while learning daily. It is a dream come true to me! Seeing the joy you take in such a task as that which you've set upon makes me smile. I love history, genealogy, art, and the like- seeing others enjoying the same and doing such wonderful (and necessary) restorations is fantastic!
How Grand that your Family Treasures have been found and will now be able to be restored! What amazing things you are finding as you plunder around Mapperton House. You are doing well to preserve your Family’s History, an example to us all. Thoroughly enjoyable episode as I love family history!
Thank you so much!
They were hardly LOST were they. Can't see robes like these ever being seen again. This is boring as hell
good job.
We need to restore the coronets as well.
One of the best videos. Good to hear Luke mention the eagles coming back. That's great. It's wonderful to be able to put names to photos. My sister and I were going thru papers and pictures that my mother had and there were so many people, especially on her dads side, that we have no idea who they were. Also, LOVE LOVE LOVE the painting at 26:34.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I swear, every now and then, I think I hear an English accent trying to poke thru as Julie talks. 😊
Why not put on displt in a glass case, It will protect from moths and environment, As long as out of sun.
Love watching both of you x
I think that after restoration, they should be stored and displayed in a round glass cabinet in the house. Displayed like it is worn, maybe a antique manikin
This House is such a Treasure Trove! Mapperton is fortunate to have an American with such enthusiasm to organize & restore so much of it's History!
Oh Wow, finding that letter from King George III, and the 6th Earl.... amazing. So many other treasures to find.
I hope you can find a way to display the robes. It would be lovely to have a little museum of your family history on the property. Sending love ❤. Hope to visit someday.
I hope so too!
Instead of a phone, my first thought was that it was a hearing aid device, such as an advanced "ear trumpet".
Truly amazing finds so happy for your family to be given the return of family heirlooms. Fabulous family history. Love watching your videos.
A quick google search shows King George relied on William Pitt the Younger who died January 1806. Seems like there was a power shift of some sort. William Keppel Lord of Albemarle was then appointed as the Prime Minister in 1806, "preceded by the Earl of Sandwich." Perhaps this was the resignation referred to in the letter? Amazing work being done to preserve all this history, and what an incredible job you did on the room.
One day soon, Julie is gonna discover that I’m related to her somehow too. She’s just that good 😊
Very exciting discoveries. If you choose to have the photo of Queen Victoria on public display I feel it would be a good idea to keep the original locked away and have a copy out for the public. What treasures!
Absolutely fabulous. How exciting Julie and Luke. What treasures you are uncovering for your children and all of us. Thank you both.
Thanks to Julie and Luke for sharing all your treasures as you find them.. Cheers to Julie for archiving Luke’s family with such care.. I am fascinated by your magnificent history and lifestyles.. I first saw Mapperton when John & Tara from Portugal came to visit and swim in your natural pond.. I find I am thoroughly entertained and educated by all of both families UTube sites..
If those robes were mine I would put them into cold storage when they are not being displayed. That is the best archival method for storing textiles, particularly items that have a fur component.
That copper pot is so cool! Amazing you got it back. ALL of it is so cool
Just WOW❣ I love English history pertaining to the royal family. Thanks so very much for sharing.
It is so exciting to find old letter, especially of importance, to touch a feel. I mean an actual person from the past wrote that and it’s still around!! My recommendation Julie if I may, you may want to remove those tin boxes away from under the window. The possibility of a leak at Mapperton is high and oh what a tragedy it would be if those boxes got water damage. 😮😢
So interesting. I look forward to hear more about the King/Earl situation. I am a new subscriber and definitely have a lot of catching up to do
Welcome aboard!
It will most likely be some incriminating situation. Most of these Earls of Sandwichs had questionable and morals and ethics.
Hi Julie and Luke, Were you aware that there is a portrait of the Countess Hinchingbrooke displayed in a home in New Orleans? I saw in on another TH-cam channel Quintessence. ❤
Silk will shatter, sounds nutty but that is the bad part of having something that old and survive the elements of an old estate.
Thanks for sharing with this fellow American !😊
Our pleasure!
Fascinating what an American women understanding history incredible
I love researching my family’s history. No one famous or royal but fun nonetheless. I so enjoy watching a fellow American from the midwest live the dream. I also love studying and reading about royal history.
The Tubing that the two gentlemen are using in the photo, would have been used as a hearing aid for someone hard of hearing!
I think it is not telephone. it is sort of hearing aid to hearing loss. To speak without scream in hearing loud
Very interesting! Exciting to find history! Blessings!
I love going through heirlooms
The pot would look lovely hung above that hearth in the kitchen.
I love the archive videos! We have found some of the same crazy photos in my family from Europe.
Julie u are so amazing.....from a girl living in Illinois to an exceptional Vicountess who have the knowledge on British History namely your family u married into. It's just astonishing what u have learned. I love listening to all tht history too. Thank you.
Wow, thank you!
Julie, i don't comment often, but these r all amazing discoveries! Love it all. And, i just loved Luke's compliment to u for bringing the pot back to the family. It was so sweet. And, ur smile said so much. Love u two and all u do!
So excited for the episode ❤
Julie and Luke I loved rummaging with you both...lol Seriously, I wish you had museum to display copies of your finds in the tin box's and Queen Victoria's photo in box 83...and Kaiser Wilhelm...its a lot of work and likely not high on the list but I loved it and want to see more which is unlikely. I love watching your posts.
Love that pot!!!!
I love that you got the pot back and told the story of RAF Pasquini and his fellow veterans at the same time. Way to go Julie for sharing their story with yours and Hinchinbrook story too. Love this show and all the history you're preserving and sharing with us all. keep up the great work you're doing to preserve the family history and being creative in sharing it with visitors too.
How about the broken bit on the earls coronet it would be great to see that fixed
Julie, thank you for all your hard work protecting all the familial trinkets so that we all can enjoy the history of our country. Thank you, both of you.
Julie so proud of all your hard work and sharing 🤗
Oh it would be nice to put them in glass display containers on manikins and display them all the time when the house is open.
I enjoy all of your episodes but I especially loved this one!
I can understand how the silk lining (silk?) would be properly replaced since I know how to sew. However, it bogles the mind to understand how to get coffee stains out of white fur! Such a worthwhile project!
My great-grandmother's sister was married to the Earl of Tankerville. I'd like to know more about him. Also, a crown which my second great-grandfather brought back from India is displayed at Windsor Castle, I believe. I'd really love to see that, and also find out what happened to the Indian throne chair Grandpa also sold to Prince Albert. I am an American, like you.
Maybe they could be loaned to the V&A clothing collection. They also have experts that know what to do with vintage clothing.
So many fun & exciting treasures. I'm glad the robes will be properly restored. I've seen a lot of historical garments that had patches & sewing inside that showed they had been beloved garments that were worn again probably until they went out of fashion.
Wow! How fun to find these wonderful treasures. Curious if you have looked through any of your old books? People tended to use books to store photos, letters etc. Enjoy your adventure 😊
I found this YT channel from watching ladies of London on peacock tv, I am so glad I did. I love your story & hearing the history of the Manor!!!!
Thank you so much!
I have been tracing my genealogy on my father’s side. I’ve discovered my ancestors actually came from Switzerland 🇨🇭 Working on finding more information regarding my mother’s ancestors. So fascinating ❤❤❤❤❤
This was extraordinary fun! So many wonderful photos and letters! Agneta's portrait in the Stair Hall at Mapperton is my favorite!
Thank you so much!
Thank you, Julie and Luke. Loved this video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Julie, Thanks for bringing us up to date on history.
Just found your channel and I think you and Luke are adorable, thank you from Canada
Oooooo ! I think a tiny correction is appropriate here. If I'm not mistaken, Queen Victoria's signature at that time (and clear to see in the photograph) would be followed by "R I" for Regina Imperatrix, not simply "R" for Regina. If I'm wrong about that, please accept my apologies. I LOVE THIS CHANNEL ! !
Interesting lesson in history. Glad to hear the robes will be restored soon. Have you all decided on a paint color for the library? When do the tapestries go out for repair? What else is on the docket for 2024?
Thank you for sharing all your royal treasures not to mention those ordinary household items such as that glorious copper pot. How exciting. I have been an ardent amateur genealogist and co-founder of The Eatons Family Association which was revived for perhaps the 4th or 5th time due to worldwide events which caused lapses in membership. We have been back in action for over 22 years now, following the genealogy of (including DNA lines) and historical accounts of Eytons, Eatons, Etones, etc. from 12th century England. to the tales of the 5 main Eaton families to the new world, including our Mayflower ancestor, Francis Eaton. Our family may not have been as noble as the family you married into, but I always find such stories and adventures fascnating as well as historrically educational. Thank you so much.
This is a lovely episode and I enjoyed it so much. I find history facinating and Julie lights up when she is delving into all the ins and outs of the tale. What a find! Looking forward to hearing the rest of the story. The M.room, now Julie's domain, looks so welcoming and comfortable and the curtains look fabulous.
10:17 such a beautiful heartwarming moment 🥲
Wow!!! All and everything today is wonderful!!!! I’m so excited for you and Luke!
Hello and Good Morning from Canada's Western Most Province 👋
Julie your accent is getting more english by the day! I'm engaged to a brit and hoping in 20 years time I get one too hahah
That room is like Disney to a historian. Fantastic finds!