Nice pad, sez this crass American! Yes, I admit fascination about historic English houses - and the amazing history of England itself, the little but mighty island. I guess it’s because I come from a relatively young country, we Americans having taken North America from the British back in the 1770’s!
now compare them to inner city living accommodation in the poor regions towns etc.........and never forget that the poor people built these buildings etc,,, the poor shaped every stone hauled every rock, stone etc. . now the poor people have to pay to even view or park . ..
James 5:4 - The wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, are crying out against you., and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty.
What a strange collection of comments from people with chips on their shoulders. Thank you for taking the responsibility of maintaining the beautiful property under good management, so it can function for further generations. I’m sure going to church once a year isn’t too much of an inconvenience, as it’s only next door.☺️
Here in the States we call rooms like that Railroad cars.....or just Railroad. I have always been fascinated by the English Manor Homes and Castles as far back as I can remember. I would love to visit England one day and see some of these for myself.
Love the names. Fitts-Herbert and the posh Christian names all round, even friends names. Reminds me of being in the Guards again and my Officers Lording it over us in the typical manner. I'm not being derogatory, it's more a warm remembrance. I must say, he is doing a great job at keeping it the family, and it allows us to see how times have changed. I am so glad it has not been sold to some hotel chain and lost it's heritage.
My goodness ho learned Oliver Gerrish is on architecture and antiques as well as history! He covers s much and does it so well. Sir Richard is right at home and ne can feel that he would make you feel more comfortable as you would know he was not egotistical over any of all he owns. He realizes how hard it is to care for and how much care and forethought must be placed into it all. Really liked his personality and the little bi of sense of humor shown. This is a lovely Country home and enjoyed this tour so very much! So many rooms so that no one could say that they cannot figure out where they would place something? They certainly could figure out way before purchasing it.
I'll add to my last comment by saying congratulations on reaching a quarter of a million views, with just two videos. If you aren't able to make more, it would be lovely if you were able to put the old videos back on. I know they had some sound issues, but they were still very enjoyable.
Oh, better reframe that receipt for the chimney with acid-free mats. The mats now are turning brown and will ruin that receipt they are supposed to be protecting.
Great videos! Although I’m from the US, my ancestors on both sides were aristocrats from England who settled in Virginia in the colonial period. My mother’s ancestor Thomas Ligon was from the same family as the Giffards at Chlllington Hall. His great-great grandmother Anne Berkeley Dennis/Denys was the sister of Thomas, 5th Lord Berkeley, ancestor of Barbara Throckmorton who married into the Giffard family and you referenced in your video.
Even though Sir Richard FitzHerbert looked sometimes quite bored whilst you where talking Ha haaaa.... to me it was Very interesting to listen to Mr. Oliver, Yes, very well presented! Thank you much for sharing!
