Millions Left Behind! ~ Abandoned Victorian Castle of the English Wellington Family

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Exploring abandoned places is my hobby and finance it all out of my own pocket and the donations I get from the people who love watching the documentaries we make... A small donation would be greatly appreciated! ► / brosofdecay
In the year 1838, a Belgian Politician bought the grounds around the castle to build an exclusive private hunting pavilion, just a few years after this he decided to start the construction of a massive castle for himself and his wife. After he passed away the castle fell into the hands of the local government. It remained dormant until the year 1914 when First World War began. The grounds of the castle were used as a defense line against the invading German army. And the property itself was used as a hospital for the wounded soldiers. When the war over, the castle, which was in ruins, was in desperate need of restoration, that’s when the Noble English Wellington Family bought the castle and breathed new life into it. For almost a Century they called this amazing place their home but when both parents passed away the children couldn't end decide on how to split the property and to this day they are still in a legal process while the castle slowly rots away… Today we will take you inside of this neo-classical building and breathe life into it for one last time.
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Filmed by Lesley
Edited by ES Forgotten (Danny) @ES.Forgotten
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  • @annmargaret6992
    @annmargaret69922 жыл бұрын

    This makes me very sad. I am related to most of the royal British families and nobles, I also I am related to both Belgian and French royalty and nobility. But as you see all that you have showed us money and a castle doesn't bring happiness. And his ancestors disrespecting his home and his memory. It is a horrible ! I am 98 yrs old and it is just a shame. These Castles of Europe should be cared for. It is our past!

  • @snezhad736

    @snezhad736

    4 ай бұрын

    ایکاش جای شما بودم

  • @yelina.k7467

    @yelina.k7467

    4 ай бұрын

    그나라의 역사인데 그대로방치되있네여 역사를 잊은민족에겐 미래는없다 역사를 내팽기치는 영국 참으로 아쉽습니다

  • @dannafoster7686

    @dannafoster7686

    2 ай бұрын

    Praying for you and your family

  • @graceedson1355

    @graceedson1355

    Ай бұрын

    Yes they should ! Such a waste ! Beautiful history !

  • @user-ys8zl9qs7r

    @user-ys8zl9qs7r

    29 күн бұрын

    So sorry

  • @karmelicanke
    @karmelicanke2 жыл бұрын

    The veteran shown in the photo at time 15:18sec is heavily decorated. If wearing full sized medals he would have his entire chest covered with, it looks like 20 medals and the jeweled badge on the left is an insignia of a royal order. This gentleman is a giant of a war hero.

  • @sunshinemay8930
    @sunshinemay89302 жыл бұрын

    The lesson I got from these abandoned castles is not to accumulate too much stuff. I am guilty of it myself, for many years I was collecting “cute” stuff decors/plates etc. As I got older and wiser with my hard earned money, I realized it takes even more time and energy to take care and store all of them. My goal is to purge stuff that I won’t need. I just buy practical, functional things that are worthy of my time and money. Still, it’s interesting to see what people treasured during their times. It is sad that this place is falling apart and vandalized. Hopefully, the family can agree on what to do asap before it’s too late and beyond repair.

  • @sandybanks2865

    @sandybanks2865

    Жыл бұрын

    Never seen a hearse with a u haul attached!!!!!!!🚛

  • @nicolasmaximus2286

    @nicolasmaximus2286

    Жыл бұрын

    That's right ,as you said.I say Less clutter clears the mind. Feel so much better spiritually too.

  • @kellyfanello6716

    @kellyfanello6716

    Жыл бұрын

    I said same thing I'm actually in the middle of it as we speak just bought a house and so many things I want to get rid of ,I no longer want clutter in my rooms ,it it can't go away in basement ot attic ,it's going lol

  • @sandybanks2865

    @sandybanks2865

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m sixty four and I’ve been decorating for decades I finally have it perfect country French chic I have tons of art and others decor lamps vases clothes on my garage and my son sells them for me and let him keep the money he has sold a lot on offer up !!! I don’t ever want to be that person who pays for a storage unit it’s crazy to me unless someone has to move suddenly and needs somewhere to store it till they find another place .

  • @mehriyeykt6964

    @mehriyeykt6964

    Жыл бұрын

    turkce konusaniz

  • @TammieBuckeye
    @TammieBuckeye2 жыл бұрын

    I learn so much from watching these videos. I learn everything you own and possibly hold dear to your heart while on earth - means nothing to other people even your own family.

  • @lamaxx8562

    @lamaxx8562

    2 жыл бұрын

    I learned too!! Starting massive house clearance next week..

  • @gigihrinconrincon5513

    @gigihrinconrincon5513

    Жыл бұрын

    Was thinking same. Things we buy with so much love and that carries memories to us. Means nothing but trash to others.

  • @user-dh3gr8ky1n

    @user-dh3gr8ky1n

    4 ай бұрын

    Vc descreveu o que imagino, assistindo os vídeos, como diz na bíblia, armazene seus tesouros no céu e não na terra .

  • @yorki222

    @yorki222

    3 ай бұрын

    @@lamaxx8562when I started watching those videos I too started my clearance and it;s still going.

  • @user-yh1yp4ty4j

    @user-yh1yp4ty4j

    Ай бұрын

    ​😂

  • @howardwest2707
    @howardwest27072 жыл бұрын

    What is sad is a family who only sees the monetary value in the property's contents and not their families historic value. Especially considering many of the items are memories of their own childhood and their parents. This is why so much of our history is lost over the years. Because greedy descendants cannot agree on how to preserve what is left and are only worried about what they can gain out of it.

  • @kathiedavis3312
    @kathiedavis33122 жыл бұрын

    It’s so sad the things families do to each other. They’re fighting in the courts over all these things all the while it’s being destroyed by vandalism and Mother Nature in the end they lose.

  • @salliegallegos918

    @salliegallegos918

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. Everyone loses, except the attorneys.

  • @cindybogart6062

    @cindybogart6062

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@salliegallegos918 you are so correct!!

  • @michellewright4660

    @michellewright4660

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sad. Hate is a powerful emotion. It destroys people.

  • @bearfog07

    @bearfog07

    2 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree, why don't they just price it all up and sell it as a package, then split the money, why all this nastiness in these families.

  • @Bella-gj6wc

    @Bella-gj6wc

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had an attorney friend, who told the saddest, yet funny stories about people, wills, and fighting over them. One funny story was about kids arguing over ~ all things, a set of towels!!! He said he sat there calculating his fee, while they argued over a 30.00 set of towels. When my parents died, I made up my mind that I wasn’t going to be a family member who was going to fight about stuff. I got the things I REALLY wanted….my parents wedding bands, all my mums cookbooks/handwritten recipes, and some sheet music my dad used. My mum had passed away first, and my sisters had gone through her jewellery. As we were going through our parents clothing, I found my mums most prized possession ~ a starburst, amber brooch, that she always wore. I quietly took it off the jacket I found it on, put it in my pocket and never said a word to any of my siblings. Lol.

  • @CocoEmmet61
    @CocoEmmet612 жыл бұрын

    The thing with the long hair that you were wondering about is actually a tool that was used to prevent flies from flying around your head, mainly used by wealthy English in places like India and Africa.

  • @Kelly-tj8xv
    @Kelly-tj8xv2 жыл бұрын

    That 'cigarette holder with the many many holes' It's actually meant to put water in, then put cut flowers into each of the holes, with the stems cut short, to make a rectangle bouquet for the table.

  • @janeblake5083

    @janeblake5083

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for identifying that - I have an identical one that mom used for pansies - so beautiful, and I think it dates back to the mid 1800s!

  • @amandajephson1110

    @amandajephson1110

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes it is called a Flower Brick and traditionally came from Holland in Delft Ware.

  • @konnikerr

    @konnikerr

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's called a flower frog

  • @mariebaggstrom8066

    @mariebaggstrom8066

    2 жыл бұрын

    Funny how people don't know what the flower vases are for with the holes to put each stem in IV had acouple myself

  • @lisaarca1555

    @lisaarca1555

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes I also had to laugh the youngster thinking of cigarettes….

  • @charlottebarbour1944
    @charlottebarbour19442 жыл бұрын

    I have never understood leaving the pictures behind. At 3 my mother said I use to cry over photo books of people I never knew and even she didn't know. I m now 75 and my mother died 12 yrs ago at 100. I still treasure my family photographs. Thank you for great videos.!

  • @NadiaAlii

    @NadiaAlii

    2 жыл бұрын

    My love and respect to you, madam🌷🇱🇧🇳🇱

  • @lynnebowers3879

    @lynnebowers3879

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great footage of this forgotten place!

  • @brendajoycewhite5747

    @brendajoycewhite5747

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree. I can't understand just why no one in the family never took over the place, or made arrangement of someone to live and take care of it. A care giver. Goodness sad 😥 😞

  • @bb.1984

    @bb.1984

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thinking that right now, can't understand. Cheers from Argentina!

  • @darol9148

    @darol9148

    2 жыл бұрын

    they can't remove anything as it is in legal limbo cuz they can't get along.

  • @carolgreen501
    @carolgreen5015 ай бұрын

    It breaks my heart that vandals for no reason whatsoever felt a need to destroy what does not belong to them. You did a great job with this video. I just found you a few months ago and I have to catch up.

  • @QUEENofHEARTZ1973
    @QUEENofHEARTZ19732 жыл бұрын

    it’s truly sad that this castle and it’s decades of items collected are left to ruins all because the children could not be civil & come to an agreement, yet the parents had all this to leave to their kids who have no respect for their air looms , i thinks it’s awesome how you the video creator had more respect for the house and it’s content more then the children ever did, sad this happen but it happens often,every where in the world. thank you for showing this, i would be in awww just at its existence how beautiful it is and the story it now tells of its history .

  • @snooker48
    @snooker482 жыл бұрын

    How incredibly sad that this home and everything inside of it sits unloved and unappreciated. It's actually painful.

  • @kizzyjrjunior6520
    @kizzyjrjunior65202 жыл бұрын

    Thank You for being respectful of their belongings

  • @bunnymaurer5164
    @bunnymaurer51643 ай бұрын

    It's sad to see the beautiful furniture, pics, that all slowly rotting including the house. Sad, sad.

  • @nellabarwise6958
    @nellabarwise69582 жыл бұрын

    Ist so sad that kids fighting ower stuff they could have made is a butifull hotel ore gasthouse and keep the memories of their parents love you're videos from South Africa

  • @tommyromans7893
    @tommyromans7893 Жыл бұрын

    This was very well done. A trip back in history. I hope the family comes to agreement to sell the place or renovate it or whatever to keep it from totally decaying. GREAT JOB.

  • @MagnoliaEmporium
    @MagnoliaEmporium2 жыл бұрын

    The home was quite lovely when it was still in good shape..... The owner was a handsome and dashing man!

  • @jaimemendoza8985
    @jaimemendoza89852 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful it's pitiful that they went in there and destroyed a lot of things that made that castle beautiful

  • @tallyflower1337
    @tallyflower13372 жыл бұрын

    Thank you again Bros. for always being respectful, while "visiting" those properties!

  • @car-tube240
    @car-tube2402 жыл бұрын

    i don't live that far from the castle myself and every time i walk around in the woods i always want to go in there and i wanted to know what it looks like in there for so long and now i finally saw it. its verry nice to see it

  • @frankske1958

    @frankske1958

    2 жыл бұрын

    In welke stad of gemeente ligt dit kasteel?

  • @car-tube240

    @car-tube240

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@frankske1958 dit ligt in houthulst west-vlaanderen maar als je het wil bezoeken moet je wel opletten van de cameras want ondertussen zijn er weer een paar gearesteerd door het kasteel te bezoeken

  • @user-cr9zh2vf7s

    @user-cr9zh2vf7s

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@car-tube240 where are the cameras

  • @user-cr9zh2vf7s

    @user-cr9zh2vf7s

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@car-tube240 and also did that guy just go in

  • @car-tube240

    @car-tube240

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@user-cr9zh2vf7s i don't know

  • @celiaespinoza8413
    @celiaespinoza84132 жыл бұрын

    I've noticed in your explorations, that the families of the people who owned those fabulous homes, leave behind the most important things of all, they're family photos!! I think that the rich and famous people are spoiled rotten, and they don't consider memories of they're family photographs important! Us, poor people, would risk our lives and rush into a burning house, to save our family photos. A house can be rebuilt, money can be remade, but a photograph is something that you can never go back in time and capture again. If I were in those homes, I would take every photo and pictures that I would find, before part of the past rots away, with the time.

  • @janalatham8840

    @janalatham8840

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you. My antiques are pretty but my heart lies with my memories and photos. My dog and photos would be what I would take.

  • @manuelaburic5204

    @manuelaburic5204

    2 жыл бұрын

    I lost all my family photos in the war, and I would give all my stuff to have those memories again. 😔🥺😥💔

  • @susanurbanczyk9084

    @susanurbanczyk9084

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't think how much money you have has any influence on whether you treasure memories and photos. A lot of these places are locked in family disputes and legal action. You cannot remove things, even pictures in that case. In other cases there is no one left.

  • @celiaespinoza8413

    @celiaespinoza8413

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I agree with you about the family disputes and legal action, to a certain extent. But if that were me, going through a legal dispute, with my home, and I wasn't allowed entry, then the same way that these KZread explorer's and also vandals are able to get entry into my house, that is in a legal dispute, then I would do the same, if only to collect all of the photos of our treasure memories. It's not as though, there is a 24 hour Security surveillance system. It's just that the wealthy people, only care about monetary things and since pictures don't have any value, they're content with having their memories fade away.

  • @kohedunn

    @kohedunn

    2 жыл бұрын

    Have you considered that the fight "might " include Photo's Paintings , draperies , etc.. Unless an someone was made executar , Nothing can be touched .

  • @michellebryant5577
    @michellebryant55772 жыл бұрын

    First I want to say "YOU" are beautiful inside and out! Such an old soul!! There are not many men that could walk in your shoes and less Young men!! You are a blessing! With that being said I have a question WHY WOULD ANYONE with that much money not have a will!! It would have spared their children from through what they are and saved that gorgeous homestead!!!

  • @everyhumandies
    @everyhumandies Жыл бұрын

    People that vandalize at all are clowns, but to go inside a place like THIS just to run around trashing it? How utterly stupid can people be? Thank you for your amazing work though - I'd say you're definitely my favorite abandoned places channel by far!

  • @danadelaplante6797

    @danadelaplante6797

    10 ай бұрын

    Totally agree with this comment. Absoulute loosers those vandals...but what a wonderful delightful channel done so well.

  • @KilianLoyn4089
    @KilianLoyn40892 жыл бұрын

    Страницы прошлой жизни, грустно... Отдельное спасибо за субтитры и озвучку. Я изучаю английский язык, поздравляю вас с ещё одним подписчиком. 🤗

  • @lisamelberger441
    @lisamelberger4412 жыл бұрын

    It just amazes me these places are left with everything, how sad no one lives in such a beautiful castle, another great video

  • @ifsheisgonetowherethere6259

    @ifsheisgonetowherethere6259

    2 жыл бұрын

    Would love a happy ending.

  • @malikedmond8398

    @malikedmond8398

    2 жыл бұрын

    Who knows probably old spirits that linger around there.. when you go inside anyones home you feel past energies and connections there.

  • @janetrapoza3877

    @janetrapoza3877

    2 жыл бұрын

    I guess it's ownership is in dispute. is a shame.

  • @user-vp4xt6sw5d

    @user-vp4xt6sw5d

    2 жыл бұрын

    Очень жаль что вы плохо снимаете и показываете видео. Так хотелось посмотреть на все. Вы сделали так будто перелистали книгу. Жаль.

  • @alexbryson4277

    @alexbryson4277

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lisa Does your family by any chance own pizza shop?

  • @tweet-tweettweety9704
    @tweet-tweettweety97042 жыл бұрын

    It is a lovely home. The best part is the roof is not leaking so there is no mold growing yet. It was so sweet of you to control the leak. Thank you for the update on your brother.

  • @stephjezo6470

    @stephjezo6470

    4 ай бұрын

    Not that can be seen.....therenis a good chance that mousture is wreaking havoc discreetly.

  • @CherylSimser
    @CherylSimser6 ай бұрын

    The bed warmer, which hot coals were put into, was not left at the end of the bed. Rather the bed warming pan, was passed all over the sheets under the blankets to warm them up and then removed just prior to entering the bed for a more comfortable night's sleep. Edit: The wallpaper in the dining room appeared to be the same that was used on the Titanic. It is a very special wallpaper that was designed to look like leather which has been indented and specially colored for its amazing beauty. It can still be made (factory in England?) but was very expensive then and even more so now.

  • @deevilsinthedetail9274
    @deevilsinthedetail9274 Жыл бұрын

    The white fluffy thing in the bathroom @40:40 is called a fly switch, used in tropical countries to keep flying insects away from you, you just flick it around like a feather duster.

  • @tarvainennatalia1506
    @tarvainennatalia15062 жыл бұрын

    Какой прекрасный дом,теплый и светлый при жизни,печально ,что люди так жестоки и сломали его ,печально что все это вскоре погибнет..хочется навести порядок и жить рядом и охранять эту красоту,историю старого замка.

  • @rebeccawoods5119
    @rebeccawoods51192 жыл бұрын

    I hate vandals.Why they would do something so disrespectful is crazy to me.Love the fact that you guys aren't that way.Keep bring us new adventures and as always, love you too.

  • @tiger0357

    @tiger0357

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was just a chill spot

  • @maverickflint1991
    @maverickflint19913 ай бұрын

    You and I are alike we really love old places like this and hate to see them in such shape and disrepair.😊👍

  • @graceedson1355
    @graceedson1355Ай бұрын

    I don't understand why family members just don't care. Such a beautiful castle with so many memories. Maybe more than just one family lived in it at a time. Thank you guys for sharing ! Love that accent guys 😉❤

  • @PammerBuddy54
    @PammerBuddy543 ай бұрын

    Leslie, as an American, I am so excited to watch your videos and the amazing job you do! Your videos, knowledge of what you are exploring, and the music you select is top notch and completely delightful! Thank you SO much! Keep up the good work! ❤️

  • @jomama5186
    @jomama51862 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for always telling what you can about a house and it's circumstances. It means so much more than anyone just wandering through an abandoned property. You breathe a little light and life back into each place, giving it, it's history and dignity back, even if just for a short time. What a beautiful home!

  • @torrie5882
    @torrie5882 Жыл бұрын

    That fireplace screen resembles the screens used in southern colonial America . I was told on a tour of an old plantation the screens were used to prevent the wax based makeup from melting.

  • @lanaschnekenburger2736
    @lanaschnekenburger2736 Жыл бұрын

    I love the tiles at back of fireplace

  • @mariasaldivar9420
    @mariasaldivar94202 жыл бұрын

    William is so knowledgeable. Love you guys. This is so sad to see. Especially the awards from the owner's time in the military. That stuff should be treasured

  • @BrosOfDecay

    @BrosOfDecay

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maria William is a very smart guy 😊 thank you for the nice comment!

  • @melindathomas21
    @melindathomas212 жыл бұрын

    The DAMAGE to this once BEAUTIFUL home is SICKENING...

  • @lucretciaseven4873
    @lucretciaseven48732 жыл бұрын

    Your friend told you slightly wrong about the warming pan, yes hot colas were put in it but not for warming feet, the long handle on it was so a person or servant could pass it between the sheets to warm up a cold bed in the winter so that there wasn't the shock of getting into a cold bed, it was not left on or in the bed.

  • @sharonlegg85
    @sharonlegg852 жыл бұрын

    The family should be ashamed of themselves for allowing their “who owns what” attitude. Soon it will be the victim of more vandalism and decay and they won’t get anything. When you look at all the old family photos, you could never imagine what the future had for this “happy” family. So very sad.😢

  • @toddburgess5056
    @toddburgess50562 жыл бұрын

    I notice a lot of structures get labeled as a "castle" when they're really a mansion or palace. I don't mean to split hairs, I just usually think of castles built in the medieval period used for fortification and protection from attack. In any case this building is incredible as is your documentation of it, absolutely stunning! Keep up with the good work! Thanks for sharing.

  • @annwltr

    @annwltr

    2 жыл бұрын

    More of a chateau I think

  • @silviaoliveira5474

    @silviaoliveira5474

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@annwltr ,chatêau means castle in french

  • @icare4you123

    @icare4you123

    2 жыл бұрын

    It may be a linguistics issue of definitions. I don't speak French but I do know that different words mean different things in different countries. Kapeesh? :>)

  • @toddburgess5056

    @toddburgess5056

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@icare4you123 the entire video was recorded in English 🤷‍♂️

  • @ingridfong-daley5899

    @ingridfong-daley5899

    2 жыл бұрын

    I thought the same thing--'castle' doesn't translate as well as maybe chateau or schloss might.

  • @KitKat-tl7zv
    @KitKat-tl7zv2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Brothers. Always love your videos. Just wanted to comment on a couple of things in the house. One is the blue and white container you called a cigarette holder, it is actually a flower vase. For which kind of flowers I'm unsure but it is to hold flowers. Usually vases such as this were made for a particular flower based on the size of the holes. Some people like to see their flowers standing like soldiers, some would also call it a flower frog. Where frog comes from I don't know. Most frogs are free from the vase and you put it in the vase before the water and flowers. Maybe it's called a frog from it being in the water and most always they are green. Frogs are to hold flowers in position. Ok enough of that. I think the two presses you were looking at in an upstairs bedroom window are flower presses. You would put down a few layers of absorbent type paper then lay flowers in the position you want, put more paper on top and then press them. You could then add more paper, flowers and paper again to press. The flowers need to spend a certain amount of time in the press before you remove them so you could just keep adding layers until it was full. There's a little more to it but that's the basics. My last note would be that there were so many bedrooms and all those beds for when the family gathered together and all the children, cousins, nieces, nephews and of course parents would all have places to rest their heard. I doubt very much that it was a full time, every day situation where that many people lived there. Like you said-there's only two bathrooms for that many people. God bless you and be safe out there and have fun in the States. K in Georgia, USA

  • @blondebrandy

    @blondebrandy

    9 ай бұрын

    The long blonde hair shaped with a handle used, if I am not mistaken for a fly swat. Sure I saw them abroad to swat around the owner and the horse when riding. Totally agree about the flower holder, I had one.

  • @karakerr993
    @karakerr9932 жыл бұрын

    The cigarette holder is actually a flower bud vase! you put individual blossoms in each hole!

  • @traceykays433
    @traceykays433 Жыл бұрын

    So impressed with the fact that you were going to turn the water off. What a man. God bless you.

  • @julierichmond5136
    @julierichmond51362 жыл бұрын

    I think the children that are fighting over the things inside the house were the ones that took the ax to certain things not all I mean the formal dining room was pretty much untouched because of all of that expensive China not one plate or cup or anything was destroyed the wine wasn't touched that's what I think.

  • @bearlamb5026
    @bearlamb50262 жыл бұрын

    amazing tour of this home. It's sad to see family members fight over who gets the home. I always tell people make sure you leave a will and testament behind. You can call a lawyer and he will set everything up for you for a few hundred dollars. And tell your family what to do with your things in case you pass away. The best advice I could give you. the saddest thing are the personal effects like photographs. It's always good to document all your photographs with the people's names on them. Always keep track of your family tree. you can put them on computer and make a KZread video about your family members. And all their names and when they were born and when they passed away.

  • @sbalogh53

    @sbalogh53

    2 жыл бұрын

    Make sure the original will is kept with your lawyer and not stored in the house. For better protection make the lawyer the executor of the will instead of one of the beneficiaries.

  • @simonavidili3285

    @simonavidili3285

    2 жыл бұрын

    Talvolta i genitori sono perfidi usano i loro figli come armi..di volta in volta stanno con uno o con l altro per proprio comodo del momento

  • @museluvr

    @museluvr

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know when my grandmother passed, there were items I said I liked, so she wrote my name on the back of them, so it would go to grand children, or my mother, aunt, etc.

  • @donnawurst8546
    @donnawurst8546 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful and very interesting mansion!

  • @foosemustang2007
    @foosemustang20072 жыл бұрын

    What a shame this beauty is slowing decaying. I loved all the plates and figurines! I bet some of those books were worth a pretty penny too. Thanks for another great video tour.

  • @susanurbanczyk9084
    @susanurbanczyk90842 жыл бұрын

    A beautiful, beautiful place. Who has so little heart that they can enter someone else's home with an ax and destroy things? I cannot understand such cruel acts. Thank you for another beautiful and thoughtful explore. Waving hello from Maine.

  • @theseamstress6315
    @theseamstress63152 жыл бұрын

    That’s a shame about all the busted up things in this house, especially the singer sewing machine box. Beautiful pictures. The family needs to quit fighting and start agreeing on the house and contents. Nice explore guys.

  • @anabrenes8080

    @anabrenes8080

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me encantan los videos.pero me gustaría entender lo que Hablan .

  • @ginacable5376

    @ginacable5376

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@anabrenes8080 you can translate to the language you want through captions on here.

  • @brendajoycewhite5747

    @brendajoycewhite5747

    2 жыл бұрын

    Someone has been dusting.and the floor.

  • @StilettoCutsQuick.

    @StilettoCutsQuick.

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@brendajoycewhite5747 I thought so too.

  • @GloveFreak81
    @GloveFreak812 жыл бұрын

    What I can't understand is why people would break into such a beautiful treasure and destroy it with axes. That just disgusts and angers me this is such a beautiful treasure and such a treasured piece of history that I hope those people get what they deserve.

  • @lynncorvillion7557
    @lynncorvillion75572 жыл бұрын

    So many antiques! Beautiful paintings! And all the family photos! So freaking sad! So while they are fighting about things, vandalism is going on. And destroying everything. So many cool things in there. I could probably spend weeks just sitting there looking through everything. And family photos I love going through. Even if it’s not my family! 🥰 Thanks so much for bringing us along! You know what’s sad too, is that this big beautiful house that’s looks like it had so many kids and people. It waiting for everyone to come back. ☹️

  • @PaulaLopez
    @PaulaLopez2 жыл бұрын

    Simplemente wow! How can it be possible that between brothers they do not solve the inheritance of such a wonderful place?!. So much history in one building. Great video!

  • @denisewatson5295
    @denisewatson52952 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful castle 🏰😍. I hope that the family can come back and rescue all of their belongings. I love 💘 all of the antiques. Stay safe 👌👍🙏❤💓💙

  • @alhinfadi667

    @alhinfadi667

    Жыл бұрын

    Where could the owner of this castle be? Is he dead?

  • @chrisanderson263
    @chrisanderson2632 жыл бұрын

    Why can't the children restore it, and charge admission to explore the museum? What a wonderful place! Share it!

  • @tallyflower1337

    @tallyflower1337

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great idea! Esp. since they are in bitter dispute.

  • @janetscofield7740
    @janetscofield77402 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for another amazing video! I live in the USA and am disabled so these videos really take me to places I could only dream about.

  • @billcordell9797
    @billcordell97972 жыл бұрын

    Isn’t it amazing how long a slate roof will last. I didn’t see any damage to the roof at all and there didn’t appear to be any water damage from leaks and there’s no telling how old the roof is. Amazing

  • @canislatrans8285

    @canislatrans8285

    2 жыл бұрын

    Slate roofs are something else. You can have a house abandoned 50 years, but a slate roof has kept so much water out that the house is still somehow standing. Broken windows do let water in through, so if the windows aren't broken and remain closed, the house can last and last. Wet and termites are the worst enemies.

  • @Meidas_Lea
    @Meidas_Lea2 жыл бұрын

    Axing the man's picture is very personal. A member of the family hated him!!!

  • @kohedunn

    @kohedunn

    2 жыл бұрын

    This vandalism wasn't done by the family !!!! It was done by braindead vandals breaking in , looking for something to sell for drugs and booze !

  • @Pazzazz11
    @Pazzazz11 Жыл бұрын

    The more space you have the more you stuff it with. My goodness. These videos make me realize how short our lives are and watch out what you leave behind. Very sad. Lesley thanks. You do a great respectable job with these vids. I love geneology. Can you do this in Ireland sometime?

  • @blackdiamond696

    @blackdiamond696

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly. As I look around my house I look at all the things I treasure and realize that when I'm gone my things will end up just like this. No value😢

  • @whyhatestrangers

    @whyhatestrangers

    Жыл бұрын

    Everyone saying this serves as a warning against some kind of hoarding… remember this was a large family home, and eventually the sole caretaker became too old to properly maintain it. It’s not like it was just one person storing junk everywhere, it was likely decades worth or family stuff that accrued, and after the person died, it seems the process of sorting through the belongings was halted mid-process almost.

  • @maverickflint1991
    @maverickflint19913 ай бұрын

    I hope that you shut off that leak so it does not get any worse and save the basement.😊❤️🤗

  • @ramonasmith257
    @ramonasmith2572 жыл бұрын

    Devastating is the right word for this castle. In many ways, devastating

  • @claudiagibba1384
    @claudiagibba13842 жыл бұрын

    Wow, so impressfull and so sad. Such a beautiful house full with all this family history... it touches me😔 . Also hard to understand that this beauty, the great things inside, that have been treated with full love, maybe will be forgotten forever 😭 Guys❤ all my resoect from me to you. Grettings from🇨🇭☺

  • @wandam8642
    @wandam86423 ай бұрын

    Thank you so very much for sharing your adventures for those of us who are too old/infirm to go to these places. It's amazing all the things there are to see in them. From North Carolina U.S.A.😘

  • @jamespeters8601
    @jamespeters86012 жыл бұрын

    These videos are fascinating to me. These people leave behind more than I’ll make in a lifetime.

  • @ramona_rami5643
    @ramona_rami56432 жыл бұрын

    I love the old black and white photos of the family and the vintage items in the castle; the dining room looks splendid ,the only room to preserve the former beauty of this place,I think! Thank you for this interesting exploration!

  • @Elizabeth-ej6ln
    @Elizabeth-ej6ln2 жыл бұрын

    if i were one of those heirs i would come back and grab the pictures regardless of what the courts say! Precious irreplaceable things should not be left to vandals.

  • @vickievans6853
    @vickievans68532 жыл бұрын

    This was an awesome explore, so sad to see where others came in and destroyed things of others, others with no respect for what others have worked long (many,many yearshard for. And them being in the wars also, someone needs to find them and give them a good old fashioned butt whipping, until they hurt so bad they can't sit down.Thank you again for a wonderful time , viewing the treasures of the family and the wonderful memories that still be through their things.May God bless you on all your explorers and trips and always keep you and your friends safe.

  • @catalinavillaseca4369

    @catalinavillaseca4369

    2 жыл бұрын

    Where is the family of that castle

  • @valeriealvis7740

    @valeriealvis7740

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree with every word you said especially the butt whipping part!!! Shame on them!!

  • @user-wc7mo9uo9o

    @user-wc7mo9uo9o

    Жыл бұрын

    We don't know if they were "vandals" or other "explorers"! We have to take with the grain of salt what this guy is telling us. What he is doing himself it's illegal! He is breaking in ( through the window!!! because doors are obviously locked) and trespassing on private property! This place is not abandoned but have OWNERS! We don't know real story. These "urban explorers" posting these countless videos, making tons of money (most of them young guys in their 20s who became fast millionaires because of us, watching these videos) while they breaking in to Private Properties! So, who would you want to spank now? These houses, castles, hotels, religious places etc are not abandoned! They have private owners and in many instances Government own these places!

  • @n3rahill
    @n3rahill2 жыл бұрын

    What I love from Bros of Decay, its always something emotional sometimes exploring beautiful mansions, example like this one. Other youtuber will explore this for horror contents. A whole different vibes^^

  • @tallyflower1337

    @tallyflower1337

    2 жыл бұрын

    They are always so respectful, too. Soft spoken. Not there to make rock stars of themselves. 😇

  • @lynncbouldry7247
    @lynncbouldry72472 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such an excellent tour. I so appreciate your way of taking us into the past with you. Also I love the respect you treat these places with.

  • @happy2b773
    @happy2b7732 жыл бұрын

    As always, I enjoyed very much your explore Lesley! You always show these places in such a respectful/kind manner. I feel like I am there with you. Safe travels while in the states. I can’t wait to see what you find here.

  • @chargersbride
    @chargersbride Жыл бұрын

    I hope the children see your video, see their parent's stuff and work it out, Now, but still, if they don't I would be grateful for Bros Of Decay documenting my family home.

  • @maverickflint1991
    @maverickflint19913 ай бұрын

    It just makes me so sad to see all these places just sitting there and getting ruined by no maintenance and decaying.😢

  • @freedom3504
    @freedom35042 жыл бұрын

    Can you imagine going through,packing,labeling and moving every item in that mansion? Absolutely beautiful. The wood work,the vaulted wooden ceilings and all those antique wooden pieces of furniture simply magnificent. I restore antiques so I could spend days there! Thank you for this journey!

  • @joygeorge3254

    @joygeorge3254

    2 жыл бұрын

    The Nissi Orphanage in Narok Kenya is looking for furniture and other things if you want to donate to this orphanage or other orphanages. Mercy Children's Center in Kisimu Kenya, and Uganda orphanages Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, or Bungoma Kenya orphanages. Toba Tek Singh or Lahore Pakistan orphanages could use these things. There are many things left behind in these houses.

  • @fredziffle5219

    @fredziffle5219

    2 жыл бұрын

    Looks like some things have been cataloged & numbered for the estate.

  • @rachealsmith5138
    @rachealsmith51382 жыл бұрын

    What a nice castle. I sure hope the children can straighten things out in time to save it. Some very interesting history and family history also. Great explore! Take care and blessings!

  • @andrearust5364
    @andrearust53642 жыл бұрын

    I like Bros Of Decay. They show us these old lost places with much respect to the past. 💖💖👍👍🌹🌹💋💋

  • @lindasmeeth9053
    @lindasmeeth9053Ай бұрын

    You are correct, those are devices for making shotgun shells. It's very sad this place is being fought over rather then lived in! 😢

  • @user-hk8ru8hz9d
    @user-hk8ru8hz9d2 жыл бұрын

    Нравится мне то что Вы окуратро смотрите без вандализма. Респект 👍 Вам за за эти съёмки.

  • @pigsmakemehappy
    @pigsmakemehappy2 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting place . Love how you go up in the tower at the end and show us the view from the top . Thank you Lesley ! 👍🏻😊❤️

  • @daisytualla4938
    @daisytualla4938 Жыл бұрын

    I love collecting antiques and kitchenwares.

  • @purabolea3744
    @purabolea37442 жыл бұрын

    So much of this amazing place should be in a museum saved for the future and used for Educational purposes So people can see their history and their Military history is kept for evidence of the dedication they gave .

  • @marydreiman7715
    @marydreiman77152 жыл бұрын

    Love your explorations. I’m curious, have you ever been able to meet a family member of any of the houses you have explored?

  • @user-wc7mo9uo9o

    @user-wc7mo9uo9o

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't think so. He is breaking in. Basically he is trespassing. Same criminal as those vandals he talked about. Or it could be other "explorers". It's entertaining for us to watch all these videos posted by countless "urban explorers" (who make tons of money ) of "abandoned" homes, but what they do is illegal. We don't know real story, just what these "explorers" presenting to us. They are making lots of money from KZread by doing something illegal. I can't stop wonder why it's actually allowed. Just imagine someone would come uninvited to your house, you might left, while decided to live overseas for several years. God knows what these "explorers" taking from these homes, buildings, monasteries, religious places, hotels etc. All these places are not abandoned, but have owners, in many instances Government!

  • @wandalopes343
    @wandalopes3432 жыл бұрын

    Castelo maravilhoso , lugar lindo, triste estar abandonado!! 👍🇧🇷

  • @surreygirl2075
    @surreygirl20752 жыл бұрын

    Beauiful couple who loved each other and beauiful castle in another time

  • @maryfinnegan4198
    @maryfinnegan41982 жыл бұрын

    Sad that they are fighting of their own family history. 🥺 it's ALL of their history. That's rough.

  • @annhinson5670
    @annhinson56702 жыл бұрын

    Just discovered you in the past few days and began to watch your videos. It's so interesting to see these old mansions. They are filled valuable items.Thank you for making these videos for us to enjoy.

  • @Rarerosea
    @Rarerosea2 жыл бұрын

    Nostalgia's hitting me now. Good job for doing this kind of exploration.

  • @johnwbernard65
    @johnwbernard65 Жыл бұрын

    It’s Sad to think that siblings can’t Agree to take care of Gem of a Castle there father and Mom Brought Back to Life . But I Love Bros of Decay give Proud history tour of a Beautilful Dad. Mom Left there Legasy Behind them .

  • @cat-mum-Jules
    @cat-mum-Jules2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing place. Such a shame that because of the family probably being greedy it is left for so long to be the victim of vandalism and decay. So glad that you got to document it before it deteriorates any further. As always thank you and take care.

  • @jeffplawrentz269
    @jeffplawrentz2692 жыл бұрын

    What an excellent vlog! This must have been a family of collectors. It's heartbreaking to see it vandalized but still an exciting collection. The 'cigarette holder' at 34:12 I think is actually a Dutch Delft tulip vase. You did an excellent job, Leslie! Thank you

  • @lotusdolphin
    @lotusdolphin2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely incredible Leslie. So well documented with such tender loving care. It made my stomach upset to see all the damage that it had been done by those kids with the axes. I’m glad you were able to document this place who knows what will happen to it. I hope they can resolve their issues and sell it so somebody can love it again it’s still in pretty good condition to where it would be able to be saved. The antiques in there were incredible! Thanks again so much it was really beautiful. Much love from me from California💕🤗😎😘🇺🇸

  • @abdlmjidbaffo2931

    @abdlmjidbaffo2931

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello, I have a question. How did they get there? They took pictures. Did they take a deposit from the owner or a license? How did this happen? Please, I want an explanation

  • @tiger0357

    @tiger0357

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abdlmjidbaffo2931 the castle door was always open because homeless people would break in to stay there during the night and then some kids from age 15-18 year old discovered that the could just go in the back door everyone started keeping going there everyday 20 people in different groups would go and chill there and then they found axes there and guns even a skull with a hole in it and they started playing , stealing and destroying but one day the owner came from England and saw bicycles in the front so he locked 2 kids in until police came then police discovered that they had a messenger group to meet there and they got everyone to court but court did nothing just a warning!

  • @twosongs7396
    @twosongs73962 жыл бұрын

    The “axe vandal” must have been one of the heirs, given their targets with their axe. This was personal, not random.

  • @RhondaBowman
    @RhondaBowman2 жыл бұрын

    It's sad that all the memories are lost and left behind. I'm too sentimental. I've been left with endless photos and momentos from my family. I cherish them to the end! I actually have the ship manifest from when my great grandfather came to the United States from Belgium at age 2. I have my grandfather's draft card from WWII. when he came home through NY city, he bought a ring for my grandmother. I have that receipt! Thank God I have this to pass down to my children. Thank you for being thoughtful and respectful of what you find.

  • @teresacristinafragadeolive6786
    @teresacristinafragadeolive6786 Жыл бұрын

    Quanta riqueza. As fotos antigas e lindas de um passado repleto de vida e histórias. Não restou níguem para resgatar esses tesouros?

  • @mrs.anonymous7468
    @mrs.anonymous74682 жыл бұрын

    Leslie you truly have "Bats in your Belfry"!! I was holding my breath for you when you were climbing up to the tower! Wow! I was very worried it looked quite dicey but not for you! I love your channel!

  • @forayintodecay83
    @forayintodecay832 жыл бұрын

    If this hasn’t been mentioned already if you didn’t find out, the horsehair in the bathroom on the stick, is a fly swatter/fly whisk. What a beautiful home. Such a shame so many memories and belongings left behind. Thank you for another beautiful tour!

  • @nigelirmamaher5811
    @nigelirmamaher58112 жыл бұрын

    Thank you,Leslie, for being such a great explorer of older homes. You’re respectful of everything you touch. Love Edwardian photos ,framed on the wall. Great to see a bathroom for a change. The toothbrushes were such a personal thing to see. Yes, plenty of photos, makes you wonder, the memories lost now on a family that doesn’t care. I’m sure the many beds could’ve been for the many families that visited the home for parties.

  • @cosmiccat777
    @cosmiccat7772 жыл бұрын

    The picture at 17:23 minutes is with JFK in the White House. The picture above the fire place in the picture is George Washington. I wonder if he was there for this picture in person?

  • @bowenfamilyfarm9776
    @bowenfamilyfarm97762 жыл бұрын

    This was beautiful. There must have been a lot of love in this house with all of pictures .

  • @salliegallegos918

    @salliegallegos918

    2 жыл бұрын

    Apparently there was not enough love to overcome greed.

  • @bowenfamilyfarm9776

    @bowenfamilyfarm9776

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well true. But at one time there seem to be.

  • @gudrunfleckl2170
    @gudrunfleckl2170 Жыл бұрын

    Dankeschön für die wundervollen Videos. Ich schaue sie immer an. So interessant. Liebe Grüße aus Austria/ Styria.

  • @stephanieroberts4474
    @stephanieroberts44742 жыл бұрын

    The family could of rented it out or sold it and split the money. So sad. The one thing you mentioned it being for the feet end of the bed, it's actually a bed warmer. Back in the day when the sheets were cold, they'd load it with hot coals from the fire place and warm the whole bed up with it. Don't see many of them anymore. Thank you for your videos.

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