Why Queen Victoria Adored The Lavish Burghley House | Royal Upstairs Downstairs | Absolute History

Victoria and Albert were guests at the stunning Burghley House, Lincolnshire, in 1844. Victoria had been here before when she was 18, and wrote in her diary, 'I remembered its beautiful exterior and splendid situation but was even more struck when I arrived this time.' In 1844, the pair came to Burghley for a christening where Albert was the godfather and, for once, the centre of attention - although the baby was still called Victoria. As Tim discovers, the christening didn't quite go to plan.
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  • @crookedjack3380
    @crookedjack33803 жыл бұрын

    I love watching these before bed…good history like a window to the past and it’s very relaxing

  • @edwardespinoza7002

    @edwardespinoza7002

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! I enjoy these videos as well.

  • @kaylamarie1796

    @kaylamarie1796

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too! On accident I have classically conditioned myself to sleep to these twos voices.....😂

  • @kayrobertd2129

    @kayrobertd2129

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too ❤️

  • @doubleh4162

    @doubleh4162

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here!!

  • @kellyredington6344

    @kellyredington6344

    Жыл бұрын

    Same!

  • @niningrz4864
    @niningrz48643 жыл бұрын

    They're adorable and funny. Bring me smile with their joy to see all those historical place and things. I like it when they're co-host together.

  • @judyjackson450
    @judyjackson4503 жыл бұрын

    Another wonderful documentary with Rosemary and Tim! I could watch these two all day!

  • @christianneforman40

    @christianneforman40

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too, Judy! I love them and everything is so interesting!

  • @RLSchanneltwo
    @RLSchanneltwo2 жыл бұрын

    I simply LOVE their chemistry and friendship!

  • @Jade_1872
    @Jade_18723 жыл бұрын

    I love these videos so much, I wish the recipes to all of the foods she made were listed out in the description, I may one day go back and rewatch all of these just to make a new book of recipes

  • @gkelly941

    @gkelly941

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Domestic history of the super-rich and famous in victorian Britain.

  • @cmd406

    @cmd406

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too, I'd try some of them!

  • @donaldforsyth2986
    @donaldforsyth29863 жыл бұрын

    I first became aware of Burghley House from the 1985 video series featuring Lady Victoria Leatham and John Julius Norwich. It appears that so much work has been done since that time. I'm glad to see the estate has been so well maintained.

  • @SUNNYSKYTX
    @SUNNYSKYTX3 жыл бұрын

    I want to do this too - go from place to place that Queen Victoria went to... Fantastic - if only!!

  • @barrydysert2974

    @barrydysert2974

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sigh..... If only! 🖖

  • @nightmoves12
    @nightmoves122 жыл бұрын

    This is my new favorite show. I've been a Tudor "groupie" for years, but I stumbled upon Queen Victoria as a recommendation from a dear librarian. I don't know why, but I just find Victoria so interesting. From her self discovery of her royal future, her love of and her pursuit of Albert, to the way people loved her. I'm so jealous of the two hosts! They are the perfect for the job they do on this show. It's so relaxing and uplifting, very refreshing. There are certainly enough places around England and Scotland that Victoria and company visited to make more than one season and I hope they do! 😊

  • @dianedamato194

    @dianedamato194

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree with you!

  • @annking8633
    @annking86333 жыл бұрын

    This is without a doubt the prettiest estate she visited. Magnificent.

  • @eunicestone838
    @eunicestone8383 жыл бұрын

    Fish and guests are very much alike....after 3 days they begin to stink.

  • @janiehelms4895

    @janiehelms4895

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know that’s right even earlier if you ask me

  • @LiliAquinas

    @LiliAquinas

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@janiehelms4895 it's about 3 hours for some fish...and guests! 😉

  • @julieneff9408
    @julieneff94083 жыл бұрын

    The royal potty stairs LMAO

  • @janethartwig774
    @janethartwig7743 жыл бұрын

    Such a fun, educational, video. Thank you for posting.

  • @TheKoolbraider
    @TheKoolbraider3 жыл бұрын

    I love these two! But I have to keep from drooling during the kitchen segments.

  • @sjinzaar
    @sjinzaar3 жыл бұрын

    Tim’s voice is Pavlovian…. When I hear it I become increasingly more interested in antiques and history….

  • @christianneforman40
    @christianneforman40 Жыл бұрын

    I love this series! I can tell how many times I've watched it because it's been a show where I feel grounded. I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks and watching it gets my mind set back in the past. Anxiety is also a fear of the future. I only wish they, I mean Tim, Rosemary and Ivan could come back on a new show.They make a great team! Thank you for sharing the series. 🤗

  • @sianfesa
    @sianfesa3 жыл бұрын

    What a great documentary and video thanks so much it was really interesting.

  • @rivertrees4733
    @rivertrees4733 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!!!! Beautiful channel!!!

  • @jodylarson5317
    @jodylarson53173 жыл бұрын

    i always envy Rosemary so much .... those kitchens!!!

  • @laurenlightshoe3992
    @laurenlightshoe39923 жыл бұрын

    I am so obsessed with these videos 🤩

  • @davidcattin7006
    @davidcattin70063 жыл бұрын

    Oh, to have a house worthy of a visit from the Queen! What a great story. That ginger bread is gorgeous. Can't believe, tho, that they are touching those old documents without appropriate gloves, and letting people actually wear the livery! Very well done. A nice balance of history and gossip ;o)

  • @modernmozart813
    @modernmozart8133 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!!!

  • @Michelle-qd9gm
    @Michelle-qd9gm2 жыл бұрын

    We’ve visited burley house it’s amazing inside and beautiful gardens well worth a visit

  • @dannybeun948
    @dannybeun9483 жыл бұрын

    Luxery by simplicity just perfect 😂

  • @pamka200
    @pamka200Ай бұрын

    The gingerbread sounds fantastic. Does anyone have a recipe for something like this?

  • @stefanstrydom1581
    @stefanstrydom15813 жыл бұрын

    Amazing Documentary to WATCH Anywhere Anytime

  • @cryingash
    @cryingash3 жыл бұрын

    That „cat-like“ creature, he mentioned, that is in the painting of the hell stairway, it reminds me not of a cat, but of Fuchur from Never ending Story! Just without the spiky teeth.

  • @myenchantedlife5262
    @myenchantedlife52622 жыл бұрын

    I was hoping the recipe for the gingerbread would be listed or linked

  • @debbyparker4436
    @debbyparker44363 жыл бұрын

    Why don't you give the recipe here with the info about the video ?

  • @beachgirl9125
    @beachgirl91253 жыл бұрын

    A delight to watch and discover through your eyes! (Rosemary I worry about your back ….foot support Chef) 🍄

  • @msjrockqueen2011
    @msjrockqueen20114 ай бұрын

    Apparently, Rosemary forgot about the docking of the shortbread in a previous episode....

  • @OstblockLatina
    @OstblockLatina3 жыл бұрын

    17:00 - I'd really want to know how people sleeping on those sky-high ridiculous beds protected themselves from rolling off them in their sleep and falling to their death.

  • @LiliAquinas

    @LiliAquinas

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's exactly the same as sleeping on any bed, isn't it?

  • @annking8633
    @annking86333 жыл бұрын

    Shout out to Ivan. He rocks.

  • @williamjones7163
    @williamjones7163 Жыл бұрын

    I knew Victoria and Albert were in love but it also seemed they liked each other. I loved my boyfriend of 33 1/2 years but more importantly we liked each other. He passed over 4 years ago from a stroke but I still love him and I still like him.

  • @wichita603

    @wichita603

    Жыл бұрын

    Myself and mother as well as her mother before her tell our children I like you I love you goodnight. When my children grew and moved out they would call every night so I would tell them .

  • @blazefairchild465
    @blazefairchild4653 жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite of the house s so far. But I must say the most organized household accounts I have seen are from President Jeffersons . I think if he had had more sons instead of daughters his family would still be very prominent both in landownership, science & politics. Unfortunately daughters didn't receive the same treatment back then. Not allowed to sit in on discussions after dinner ect. Different education etc, very sad.

  • @sarahrickman6609

    @sarahrickman6609

    3 жыл бұрын

    True.

  • @gkelly941

    @gkelly941

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jefferson was not avaricious enough to found a dynasty. He always succeeded in spending more money than he was capable of or was willing to dedicate his life to bringing in.

  • @GuruRasaVonWerder
    @GuruRasaVonWerder Жыл бұрын

    This guy sounds exactly like GEORGE SANDERS - fantastic voice.....

  • @eunicestone838
    @eunicestone8383 жыл бұрын

    Turtle soup is still eaten here. Also fried turtle.....roasted turtle...etc. I had turtle once. I did not care for it. My brother was a great fisherman. He had a friend and ex music teacher that loved turtles so much he would drive 70 miles just one way to come get one if my brother got one. He would bring my brother a big bag of sweets.my brother was only about 10.

  • @janiehelms4895

    @janiehelms4895

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where is here

  • @deborahduthie4519
    @deborahduthie4519 Жыл бұрын

    Some renovated and decorated for Royalty to visit but there were no Royal visitors to come.

  • @kaleahcollins4567
    @kaleahcollins45673 жыл бұрын

    My great-grandma was named Queen Alice Angelina Isabella Victoria Rose Funchess.

  • @kathyotoole4608
    @kathyotoole46082 жыл бұрын

    Imagine poor kids climbing those stairs?!

  • @sampuatisamuel9785
    @sampuatisamuel97853 жыл бұрын

    Marvellous xoxo

  • @ManagementForDummies
    @ManagementForDummies2 жыл бұрын

    Is it my eyes or the Camera; the painting in Heaven’s Room looks 3D ? Or it is indeed the painting technique?

  • @DaveSCameron
    @DaveSCameron3 жыл бұрын

    Far too many adverts again!!

  • @susancorbett8155
    @susancorbett81553 жыл бұрын

    If Victoria had a young baby she would probably have been far more interested in a good sleep in that fancy bed than "billing and cooing" or "horizontal PT"

  • @celesteburley4035
    @celesteburley4035Ай бұрын

    The very jarring(!) introductory music made me want to close the video.

  • @katethielen3883
    @katethielen38833 жыл бұрын

    Me: The lord is a Mar-key, and the lady is a Mar-kesse or Mar-key-UN-ess The historian: The lord, Mar-quest Me: The historian: Me: ??????? (Tl;Dr - his accent threw me for a sec but I'm back and more cultured for it)

  • @MsWhimsy22
    @MsWhimsy223 жыл бұрын

    Ugh! Its so funny, I actually have a vintage bed stair. Its a wooden piece you van move around. Its too quaint 😊

  • @josephpearson2230
    @josephpearson2230 Жыл бұрын

    “Built in 1555 … during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.” No, that would be the reign of Queen Mary (1553-1558).

  • @gerardmackay8909

    @gerardmackay8909

    8 ай бұрын

    I was scrolling down to see if anyone else noticed 👍and me being especially pedantic if she first came at the age of 18 then 1844 was 7 years later not 9 as stated on the video.

  • @sarahrickman6609
    @sarahrickman66093 жыл бұрын

    Lol. These two are so fun loving. But then he made a ribald comment.

  • @telemachus53
    @telemachus532 жыл бұрын

    Who finished the gingerbread?

  • @Oonagh72
    @Oonagh722 жыл бұрын

    Rosemary has never heard of docking? I’m nobody’s pastry chef and I know what docking is. I thought it was a common phrase. Maybe it’s an American thing?

  • @eunicestone838
    @eunicestone8383 жыл бұрын

    Victoria was probably in there praying she wasn't pregnant again.

  • @RoseSharon7777
    @RoseSharon7777 Жыл бұрын

    Turles dont have a skeleton do they? Except for their head.

  • @roniquebreauxjordan1302
    @roniquebreauxjordan13023 жыл бұрын

    Neat "real history"

  • @stevendaniel8126
    @stevendaniel8126 Жыл бұрын

    Okay. This woman is Creepy. The turtle skulls are ghoulish......

  • @kaleahcollins4567
    @kaleahcollins45673 жыл бұрын

    Butlers valets & footmen

  • @cardiaashford9154
    @cardiaashford91543 жыл бұрын

    Did rosemary just rubbed the dry ingredients with the hand she used to taste candied peel without washing it??? Ew. Very unhygienic.

  • @sawahtb
    @sawahtb Жыл бұрын

    The large "cat" swallowing the souls of sinners is what artists call 'The Hell Mouth", and it's got a long tradition. It is rather Catholic but artistes could get away with it. It comes in many varieties.

  • @alexandriamaguire8224
    @alexandriamaguire82243 жыл бұрын

    We are making ginger cookies...let's taste with a finger, and stick that dirty finger back into the dough without washing...good grief...imagine the Victorian cooks who never wash their hands all those diseases that could have been prevented.

  • @mabdub
    @mabdub3 жыл бұрын

    The history of this house is so very interesting but unfortunately the presentation is the cheesiest I've ever seen and truly, it doesn't have to be. Infantile and graceless are other words which also describe this awful production.

  • @robertchuter884
    @robertchuter8843 жыл бұрын

    Terrible hosts.

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