WE MET MRS CROCOMBE. || A Visit to Audley End House and Gardens [Vlog] 

Mrs Crocombe slipping her tea as she tells off Mary Anne is the most Iconic moment of all time

and they said infinity war was the most ambitious crossover in history

6:02 “sometimes we need to learn from our mistakes don’t we” * sips tea * THE SHADE

THE WAY I ABSOLUTELY THREW MYSELF WHEN MS CROCOMBE SAID “i know you don’t like to talk about it but sometimes we need to learn from our mistakes don’t we👁☕️👁”

Mrs Crocombe sipping her TEA whilst spilling the TEA about salty sponge cake!

I would watch an entire Netflix series about Mrs. Crocombe sassing Maryanne for 24 episodes.

I went to drama school, these English Heritage ladies are Queen's of improvisation.

'it can be beautiful without being sunny' - a true British anthem

I adore how I WAS trash for Mrs C even before I started watching Bernadette's videos. This is like the merging of two majestic worlds.

“Infinity War is the most ambitious crossover yet.” *Mrs.Crocombe:* Hold my tea.

I love how how Mrs. Crocombe never broke character!

my late grandmother was in service and started as a kitchen maid, and when she left she had rose to rank of ladies maid. she past away age 97 in 1995

This is nothing more than being historically *_iconic_*

The beginning of the ECU - extended crocombe universe

This is honestly the geekiest/dorkiest/niche thing I have ever been excited and jealous about. I was smiling from ear to ear for you guys! HAHA

"And I'm proving myself, aren't I?" "You are proving yourself, yes. You are, Mary Ann. By making another [cake] without any salt in it." *Cue the YEAAAAAAAAH from Won't Get Fooled Again*

Oh, I had no idea, Mrs. Crocombe‘s cooking was a regular feature at Audley End House. I thought, they just did the occasional video there. Now I definitely want to visit 😄

I'm a historical interpreter like Mrs Crocombe and her staff (except I do 16th century Scotland rather that 19th century England) and I have to say, this video made me tear up just a tiny bit. My work is often very busy and it's really easy to get bogged down and feel under-appreciated. Having you so very clearly *Get It* and be so appreciative really brings comfort to my heart

Who else was waiting for Her to say “For this recipe you will need.”

"horses are the period accurate version of cars" oh my god I had to pause the video.

When you said “excuse the muggles” I nearly lost it laughing, I was not expecting that and it was hilarious!

Mrs. Warrick and Mrs. Crocombe definitely drink tea after dark talking about those damned maids and their boys

She even gives shade in front of the fans! Mary Anne had it coming!

Mrs. Crocombe sipping TEA while spilling the TEA about Mary Anne got me laughing so much 😂😂

I used to think, when I was a child in school, that I hated history - it seemed to consist of memorizing lists of which king won what war in which year. But eventually I discovered "re-enacting" and "living history", and I found it far more palatable. I like seeing people in period clothing, and knowing what they ate, and how they made these things, and what they did for fun. *That's* the kind of history I enjoy!

The bit you were saying about how demonstrations help to humanize history made me tear up a bit! I think that it's really easy to treat so much of history as just stories, but we have to know and to remember that these were real, living people, who had daily struggles and internal lives and who left their own marks on the world we live in today. Sidenote: This reminds me of when I was like 17 and my parents took me to see a Theodore Roosevelt impersonator and I cried, hahah.

I'm gonna make a wallpaper out of Mrs. Crocombe's iconic tea sipping..

Mrs. Crocombe reminds me of my grandmother - my gramma was a post-Victorian woman, and I wound up living with her growing up. It was an awesome experience learning all of those old techniques, and she taught me respect and manners - as well as keeping up on the duties of the house! Mrs. Crocombe makes me miss my grandmother... But good memories though!

We finally see Annie the scullery maid! Thanks for showing more of Audley House and the queen Mrs. Crocombe.

"It's [The Music Hall] becoming very popular. I'm not sure I approve." This woman is a LEGEND 😍😍😂

Okay but you didn’t just meet Mrs. Crocombe. You met Kathy Hipperson, the online and occasionally in-person legend of Mrs. Crocombe😍 I nearly cried when I saw that you actually met her, because that is my actual dream

"You are proving yourself, yes. You are, Mary Ann. By making another one without any salt in it." *Sips tea* Rumor has it Mary Ann's rosy cheeks went 10 shades down that day.

“Excuse the Muggles” IM DYING

Mrs Crocombe speaking about meat being transported from Aussie lands to Europe made my thrash heart tremble and cry 😭 Absolutely, enormously grateful that two RU-vid channels that I adored separately have given me the best content and now unite?! WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE!

“Her Majesty Our Glorious Ladyship Mrs Crocombe”

How Bernadette feels about Mrs Crocombe is how we feel about Bernadette 😌💛

You met the legend herself!!! My god now i truly am a little bit jealous

I have friends in London who I visit regularly and yet, they have never taken me to Audley End House. This is a scandal. I will have words with them.

19th century vlogs be like: Finally meeting Mrs Crocombe irl * emotional *

She’s always shading Mary-Anne, even on her days off 😂

A giant, living time capsule. This is amazing. I especially loved the interactions between Mrs. Crocombe and Marie-Anne, it makes me believe it's all real. Oh, what am I saying? It IS real!

The shade mrs crocombe threw at mary ann

10:29 "The only downside to this room, this window looks out to where the footmen have their... So i have learnt to time the girls. I know how long it takes to make pastry." 😂😂😂

Watching Ms Crocombe really made me smile as if I were there! She is so classy, well educated and charming that you can’t keep from loving her!

Hey Bernadette! If you love living history I can really recommend the Black Country living museum and blists hill Victorian town. They have entire streets full of people in character and things you can buy. They’re both in the West Midlands which is where I live and it is RICH in history! 💕💕 Please like so she can see x

"Bernadette's irresistible charm" is indeed a hundred percent the reason I'm subscribed, she could be doing literally anything and I'd be like: what a good time!!!

"She does love the musical, it is becoming very popular...I'm not sure I approve" Damn Mrs. Crocombe, didn't have to do her like that 😭😂😂

I love how she's completely in character

I am definitely here for period dresses, Mrs. Crocombe, AND Bernadette's irresistible charm. :-)

Presenting history in this way encourages all ages to keep in touch in their own way. I am a historical reenactor and living historian. I spend most of my time going into classrooms to share the history of the 1860’s, the American Civil War, and Victorian America. (Which means I am also utter trash for Mrs. Crocombe and the Victorian way series). Having a tangible way to experience history makes one connect with history in so many unexpected ways. Thank you for sharing this. Ms. B

Anyone else just “They’re not wearing masks- Oh, right.” Like, there was in fact a time before this whole thing.

i literally started screaming when i saw miss Crocombe sipping from her tea cup. I LOVE THIS WOMAN

I’m from England and live on the land of lord Derby’s estate , the land on croxteth country park estate is literally 5minute walk from my house , the land and grounds are beautiful to say nothing of the farm and mansion, beautiful lakes and woods , thank you for showing this and teaching us not to take things for granted, as most of us who live on the estate often do , just watching how excited you both were was brilliant,I loved it thank you ❤️❤️

I previously worked in a living history museum and it was honestly one of the most fascinating thing I've done, both representing history and seeing how the guests would react to us. As a side note- historical cooking on wood burning stoves is severely under appreciated in terms of how difficult it was to bake! Oven temperature regulation seems to be an impossible task at points haha

WAIT I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS. Does Mrs. Crocombe know what you do?? I feel like she'd be so proud of you if she did! I'm sure that would be a wonderful conversation to have with her. This was so wonderful to watch! Having visited countless historical "preservation" sites, I'm nearly uniformly underwhelmed at underwhelming attempts at historical accuracy and, particularly when it comes to creating an atmosphere. The sense I got of being in the kitchen is just so completely delightful… and actually made me want to make some of those foods even more than the actual Mrs. Crocombe videos did! Something about you moving around in the kitchen and interacting just made it feel even more real. And GOODNESS Mrs. Crocombe is good! Not to mention Mrs. Warwick! Everyone there is so delightful and unbelievably gifted at what they do. I love how steeped in their time and world they are. That reference to curry and the Queen becoming Empress of India was fantastic. Also, I wonder who lives there! (Since you mentioned an actual family does.) I'm slightly disappointed it seems it's not the Braybrookes anymore, especially since that title carries on! I began to wonder if, since the kitchen produces actual quantities of food, that goes to the family…? Though I suppose not. (That would be incredibly cool, though, if that family were historical enthusiasts and could live out their dream like that!) Still curious, though!

I could have sworn that the sugar-salt mistake was a Downton Abbey reference!

OMG can't believe it's real thing they are doing at Audley End, and Mrs Cromombe!!!! I've been watching along and adore her sooooo much!

My parents are vehemently refusing to drive me to audley end and I will DIE mad about it

I love how sassy Hana is and how she seems to make it her mission in life to get Bernadette to make as many 'she's mad' faces, tell as many 'ye olde Victorian plumbing' stories, and get her to say 'what's that?' to as many modern references as possible. It's like Bernadette and Hana work to counterbalance each other with Bernadette pulling Hana towards the Victorian Era and Hana keeping Bernadette firmly planted in the 21st century. They get and give the best of both worlds that way and their friendship is magical.

This was great to watch. My dad tells me that my grandmother was a maid in a manor house near London, so it is nice to see what life was (sort of) like for her.

The excited “There it is there it is there it is” of finding the kitchen has me smiling so ridiculously wide I love seeing and hearing about the things people love!!

I love how respectfully proud ms c is about her kitchen and team 😭

I love how the English heritage channel converses with the other channels and encourages crossover viewing. It is so amazing of them. Whenever John Townsend get a package I get so excited!

Can't believe someone actually lives in this majestic house. I wish I could have this opportunity 😊

Oh this is THE BEST. Like. I was absolute TRASH for Mrs Crocombe and for you and NOW THESE THINGS HAVE COMBINED and I'm just LOST.

Living history is one of my favourite things in the world, and I really wish there was more around.

"That's a lie..." *Mrs. Crocombe head tilt* XD XD XD

Thank you, Bernadette, so much for this video. I love the English Heritage series and it was great to a look behind the scenes. ❣️

Oh my.... looks like you two had a fantastic time as evidenced by the giggles and swooning.

"This is a Bernadette Banner vlog, and we call everything trash' here." That is surely a quote for the ages, my dear. I'm not certain why I'm so tickled by it, but I am!

As an equestrian, I was quite pleasantly surprised to see them featured! One of my current projects, sadly still in the research phase of it, is to make riding habits to show their evolution through history. And as always, I loved the video!

I just fell down the rabbit hole of English Heritage. There goes the rest of my night. Thank you!

Hana's dress is awesome, Mrs. Crocombe knew yalls names I'd really cry, what a beautiful video

I've been following English Heritage for quite some time since here (Isle of Man) I'm also part of a reenactment group in this case we are part of Manx Heritage :-) Isn't it amazing being transported to another era just like that? For me it's always sad when I have to get back to the real world :( Loved the video and no doubt that's a place I have to visit :-) TY Bernardette!!!

I can’t believe I’ve gotten to see Jas. Townsend and y’all collaborate w/ English Heritage! & now actually visiting across the pond, meeting in person!!! 🥰 Dreams do come true...

I teach 'in character' when I do historical Demos at schools, and it's so much fun. You should try your hand at a short stint of History volunteering.

I have been horse trash since inception. You just can't have enough horse for me. Lovely to see Mrs. Crocombe bustling about her empire. Long may she reign!

Actually I've discovered the lovely Mrs Crocombe by watching your videos an been absolutely in love with them ever since😊

"It can be beautiful without being sunny." Yes! Nice to see someone else appreciates that too.

It’s really awesome English Heritage uses their videos to inspire people rather than just copyright striking the crap out of people.

Love it! Great to see Hana again and the fact that you opened the vid with the theme music put a smile on my face. Great video and it's nice to see Audley End. Seeing it in person is definitely on my bucket list!

I am totally fan-girling over here! I have loved Mrs. Crocombe forever and I adore that you visited her! :)

I love how these actors bring back to life past times. It's like going back in time. Going there it's totally worth it.

I love you and Hannah and Mrs, Crocombe!

I've had to pause this video once every thirty seconds or so to giggle madly. Your excitement is infectious.

I have been to audley end house once, on a school trip. But we only went for maybe an hour, did not go inside any of the building and just had a picknick in the grass (right next to that artful hedge, actually). After watching this I so wish we could have gone inside! I am trash for Mrs Crocombe too! And I'm from the Netherlands, so it/'s not really something I could go do again easily :(

Mrs Crocombe is icon living

I have never been so jealous in my life. You are so lucky and it is so wonderful that it was you who got to go.

I love the hand knitted knitted kitchen cloths. And they’re so easy to make! 😃

Thank you for taking us along to Audley End House and Gardens. It was a wonderful step back in time. Mrs. Crocombe is very wonderful, thank you for sharing your first meeting with her. Yes, I said first,(wishful thinking), Have you ever thought of doing a historically correct dress for Mrs. Crocombe, and presenting it to her? That would be a great deal of research I would think. Since you get to the UK sometimes I think it would be doable. I am a fan of both videos, the Audley End House, Mrs. Crocombe, and your videos Bernadette. For me, it was the best of both worlds. Thank you once more.

Me, casually writing a MA thesis on London music halls Mrs. Crocombe: yes, the music halls Me: shook.

OMG this is sooooo exciting to me! I love English Heritage and National Trust houses and have been a member of both for 2 years now! Now they are opening up again I am looking forward to seeing them again

Omg it's 150am and I need to sleep when this came out. Gaaaah! I'll awake to a lovely video for morning coffee ❤

SO delighted for you both to have met mrs. crocombe! As others have said here, I have followed her for quite some time and found the blending of my two favorite channels to be, quite simply, captivating. Thank you so very much, Bernadette, for a most professional yet personable peek into your stay.

The fangirl-ing is so adorable. I'm so jealous of your trip.

*I REAALLYY ENVY YOU BOTH. IT MUST BE A LUCKY OPPORTUNITY AND SUCH HONOR TO ENTER HISTORIC AUDLEY END AND MEETING ICONIC MRS. CROCOMBE:))* KEEP IT UP! LOTS OF LOVE❤️

Bernadette is or was in the UK and I've never wanted a RU-vidr to have or to have had a meet and greet more. Fangirling so hard. X

I love Audley End, and I love Mrs Crocombe, and I love your videos, so this video is the epitome of perfection.

MY TWO FAVORITE HISTORICAL RU-vidRS!! CRYING WITH JOY

This video put the biggest smile on my face