Pioneer productions this film focuses on althorp, the ancestral home of the spencer family since the 16th century. Secrets of althorp the spencers dvd,this film focuses on althorp, the ancestral home of the spencer family since the 16th century. The founder of its fortunes was the first sir john spencer, who purchased wormleighton in 1506 and althorp two years later. Nineteen generations of spencers, one of britains most eminent aristocratic dynasties, have lived for over 500 years at althorp childhood home to the much beloved diana, princess of wales, whose life is celebrated in an exhibition featuring some of her famous outfits. Nestled on over 14,000 acres of english countryside is althorp house, the childhood home and final resting place of diana, princess of wales. See more ideas about spencer house, house and henry holland.
It is no secret that the spencer family has been extremely powerful and influential in england for hundreds of years. Mar 15, 2015 charles, the 9th earl spencer, is the owner and current caretaker. Jun 21, 2017 althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, is currently the home of dianas brother, charles, the 9th earl spencer. Secrets of althorp the spencers take a tour of althorp with charles, the 9th earl spencer, brother of princess diana.
The spencer dynasty has produced politicians, military heroes, dukes and duchesses, and will one day furnish britain with a. The spencers princess dianas brother, charles, the ninth earl spencer, leads a tour of althorp house, the manor the spencer family has called home for 500 years. The interior of the house is generally considered its strongest asset. The grand estate is best known as the childhood home and final. Dianas son prince william is destined for the throne. Dianas brother who famously spoke out against the treatment of his sister at her funeral in westminster abbey in 1997. Her final resting place is a simple island in the middle of. Althorp was buzzing with activity, and frances top chefs were brought to althorp to cater for the family and their guests during the week. Nestled on over 14,000 acres of english countryside is althorp house, the childhood home and final resting. Secrets of althorp the spencers season 1 episode 5. Althorp is a grade i listed stately home and estate in the civil parish of althorp, in daventry. Charles, the 9th earl spencer is articulate and informative about the spencer family estate. Jul 17, 2015 seat of the earls spencer, in daventry district, northamptonshire, uk. This sir john spencers grandson and namesake was a child of eight when his father died leaving an estate which at his majority was valued at.
Althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, is currently the home of dianas brother, charles, the 9th earl spencer. Nineteen generations of spencers have presided over this. The marriage of the first earl spencer and margaret georgiana took place in secret here on 20. Nineteen generations of spencers have presided over. I happened across a documentary, the secrets of althorp. Jun 26, 20 nineteen generations of spencers, one of britains most eminent aristocratic dynasties, have lived for over 500 years at althorp childhood home to the much beloved diana, princess of wales. Works by rubens and van dyck line the walls, while the guest book boasts signatures from.
Charles spencer on diana, althorp and the death of kings. See more ideas about spencer family, princess diana and diana. Ive been in charge for about 20odd years, and ive done a new roof, new exterior, new plumbing, new heating, said charles. Secrets of althorp the spencers programs pbs socal.
Kasia uscinska british movies, documentaries release date. Althorp was also the childhood home of diana spencer, the princess of wales birthday born. The estate is now in the hands of dianas brother charles, the 9 th earl spencer, guardian to a vast wealth of artistic and historical treasures. Nineteen generations of spencers, one of britains most eminent aristocratic dynasties, have lived there for over 500 years. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. Secrets of althorp the spencers earl charles spencer gives a personal tour of althorp, the childhood home of princess diana, where 19 generations of spencers have lived for more than 500 years. Althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, is currently the home of diana s brother, charles, the 9th earl spencer.
The spencers, and decided to take one for the team. I am glad that i purchased this book, it goes along with the video, secrets of althorp, quite well. Secrets of althorp the spencers dvd av item,this film focuses on althorp, the ancestral home of the spencer family since the 16th century. For more than 500 years, althorp has been home to the spencer family, including, for a time, lady diana spencer.
This special explores althorp, the childhood home and final resting place of the late princess diana. Her brother charles, the 9 th earl spencer, who currently lives in the homes, gives a tour of the 100,000squarefoot estate where 19 generations of spencers have lived. Charles spencer, the ninth earl spencer, leads a tour of althorp, which has been presided over by his family for more than 500 years. Charles, the ninth earl spencer, leads a tour of althorp house, the manor the spencer family has. Nineteen generations of spencers have presided over this grand estate for more than 500 years.
Secrets of althorp the spencers dvd pbs educational media. Of course the earl talks about the most famous spencer of all diana, princess of wales. Charles spencer althorp house has hosted some of the kingdoms most distinguished guests, and its rooms have witnessed scenes of great celebration, the first earls secret wedding to his sweetheart and most recently, the marriage of the current earl, who takes viewers on a personal tour around the noble manor thats first of all his. Althorp is now currently the home of charles spencer the 9 th earl of spencer. The interior of the house is generally considered its strongest asset as the spencer family has. When she married charles many said that she was a commoner, but she was not, she was an aristocrat. Secrets of althorp the spencers nineteen generations of spencers, one of britains most eminent aristocratic dynasties, have lived for over 500 years at althorp childhood home to the much beloved diana, princess of wales, whose life is celebrated in an exhibition featuring some of her famous outfits. He was created baron spencer of althorp and viscount spencer by george iii on 3 april 1761, and on 1 november 1765, he was given the title viscount althorp and made the first earl spencer. The interior of the house is generally considered its strongest asset as the spencer family has assembled an impressive collection of portrait art including several pieces painted by the flemish master anthony van dyck. Secrets of althorp the spencers episode take a tour of althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, with her brother charles, the 9th earl spencer. Nestled on over 14,000 acres of english countryside is althorp house, the childhood home. Numerous fireplaces and furnishings were brought to althorp from spencer.
Take a tour of althorp with charles, the 9th earl spencer, brother of princess diana. Jun 04, 20 the spencer dynasty has produced politicians, military heroes, dukes and duchesses, and will one day furnish britain with a king. The spencers step inside the family home of diana, princess of wales. This film focuses on althorp, the ancestral home of the spencer family since the 16th century. Download wgcus mobile app visit the wgcu website whats on tonight full schedule 20200507t20. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the synopsis submission guide. The grand estate is best known as the childhood home and final resting place of his sister, princess diana. Earl spencer is a title in the peerage of great britain that was created on 1 november 1765, along with the title viscount althorp, of althorp in the county of northampton, for john spencer, 1st viscount spencer.
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