Secrets of Britain's Historic Houses

Auteur(s): Living History Films Ltd.
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  • Step inside the world of historic houses with Julie, the American Viscountess, as she sits down with owners, curators, and archivists to uncover the fascinating stories, challenges, and triumphs of preserving these extraordinary places. From centuries-old architecture to family legacies and rare artifacts, each conversation offers a unique glimpse into the heritage and history that shape these stately homes. Join Julie on this journey of discovery, where history comes to life through personal stories and expert insights.

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  • Burton Constable Hall: A Family’s Legacy & A House Reborn

    Burton Constable Hall: A Family’s Legacy & A House Reborn
    Feb 19 2025

    Join Julie Montagu, American Viscountess, for an intimate conversation with Rodrica and Jack Straker, the custodians of Burton Constable Hall, a magnificent yet often overlooked country house set in the flat plains of East Yorkshire.

    For Rodrica, Burton Constable isn’t just a historic house—it was her childhood home, a magical yet eccentric place filled with hidden history. But for her father, John Chichester-Constable, who inherited the estate in 1963, it was a monumental challenge. Left in near ruin after wartime requisition, with bomb damage and a failing roof, the house was on the brink of collapse.

    Determined to save it, he worked tirelessly with English Heritage to embark on an ambitious restoration, a legacy that continues today under the care of the Burton Constable Foundation.

    Now, Rodrica and Jack share what it’s like to live in and care for this remarkable estate, from its Elizabethan origins and 18th-century refinements by Capability Brown and James Wyatt to the ongoing challenges of maintaining a home with over 30 rooms open to the public.

    🎧 Tune in now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube for a behind-the-scenes look at one of Britain’s most fascinating historic houses! #Podcast #JulieMontagu #AmericanViscountess


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    32 min
  • Preserving a Victorian Masterpiece: A Conversation with Lord & Lady Somerleyton

    Preserving a Victorian Masterpiece: A Conversation with Lord & Lady Somerleyton
    Feb 12 2025

    Join Julie Montagu, American Viscountess, as I visit Hugh and Lara Crossley, Lord and Lady Somerleyton, for a fascinating conversation at Somerleyton Hall—one of the finest Victorian stately homes in the country.

    With its Jacobean origins transformed into a breathtaking Italianate masterpiece by Prince Albert’s star sculptor John Thomas, Somerleyton Hall is steeped in history. The Clock Tower by Vulliamy even competed to be Britain’s most famous landmark—losing out to what is now Big Ben!

    Beyond its grand façade, this estate holds nearly 900 years of history, from powerful past owners to its role as a filming location for The Crown, where it stood in for Sandringham during Season 4’s dramatic retelling of Charles and Diana’s turbulent relationship.

    Join me as I sit down with Lord and Lady Somerleyton to discuss what it takes to preserve and sustain such an extraordinary estate in the modern world.

    🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube! #Podcast #JulieMontagu #AmericanViscountess #SomerleytonHall #StatelyHomes #TheCrownNetflix #HistoricHouses


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    50 min
  • Tea and Scones at Scone Palace with the Countess of Mansfield and Viscount Stormont

    Tea and Scones at Scone Palace with the Countess of Mansfield and Viscount Stormont
    Feb 5 2025
    Join Julie Montagu, American Viscountess, for a delightful tea and scones with Sophy, Countess of Mansfield, and her son William, Viscount Stormont, as we gather in the elegant Morning Room of one of Scotland’s most iconic historic houses, Scone Palace. As custodians of this extraordinary palace—renowned as The Crowning Place of Scottish Kings—Sophy and William share their experiences, the trials and triumphs of preserving its legacy, and the responsibility of welcoming visitors from all over the world. From navigating conservation challenges to keeping history alive for future generations, this conversation offers a rare insight into life behind the scenes of a world-famous heritage site.

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    29 min

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