The story of an english house book by charles spencer. 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 senior branch of the spencers later known as the spencerchurchill family is currently represented by his grace jamie spencerchurchill, 12th duke of marlborough, direct descendant via the eldest maleline of sir john spencer, who was knighted by king henry viii in 1519 while the cadet branch of the family, the spencers of althorp who. Secrets of the manor house secrets of althorp the spencers. If you did not draw the connection before, reading this book will let the reader know more about the spencers and their palatial family home of althorp its not pronounced allthorp like one might expect than most readers would have ever imagined. Width in pixels px height in pixels px copied to your clipboard unable to copy. September 2000 the spencers the spencer family became a household name when shy lady diana wed prince charles in 1981. The history of the spencers, however, spans centuries of english history and has been connected with the. If you know the name charles spencer at all, it is likely as the brother of the late princess diana. Ghost of a man in secrets of althorp the spencers documentary.
The spencer dynasty has produced politicians, military heroes, dukes and duchesses, and will one day furnish britain with a king. Nestled on over 14,000 acres of english countryside is althorp house, the childhood home. Nineteen generations of spencers have presided over this grand estate for more than 500 years. Secrets of althorp the spencers secrets of althorp. A multi million pound facelift has transformed dianas final resting place at althorp, northants duration. Secrets of althorp the spencers twin cities pbs tpt. What youll see is a passage from the book of mozilla mozilla is the maker of firefox, you know. Secrets of althorp the spencers special 54m 41s secrets of althorp the spencers. Secrets of althorp the spencers charles spencer 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.
Althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, is currently the home of dianas brother, charles, the 9th earl spencer. Nestled on over 14,000 acres of english countryside is althorp house, the childhood home and final resting place of diana, princess of wales. Dianas son prince william is destined for the throne. The oval, althorp estate, northamptonshire, england princess dianas burial site. Sir john spencer, of althorp, co northampton 1510 1586.
Charles, the ninth earl spencer, leads a tour of althorp house, the manor the spencer family has. Nineteen generations of spencers, one of britains most eminent aristocratic dynasties, have lived there for over 500 years. In 1469, john spencers uncle another john spencer had become feoffee feudal lord of wormleighton in warwickshire and a tenant at althorp in northamptonshire in 1486. Charles spencer, the ninth earl, is a relaxed and gracious host and shares, often with humor, the history of althorp and the role the spencers have played in english history. He was born the only son of sir william spencer of wormleighton manor, warwickshire, and althorp, northamptonshire, and his wife susan, daughter of sir richard knightley of fawsley, northamptonshire. The spencers administration of their northamptonshire and warwickshire estates was admired and often emulated by gentlemen all over england. Althorp today beautiful bobby brington chapel charlotte christmas collection countess of bessborough countess spencer courtyard death designed diana duchess duchess of devonshire earl of sunderland earl spencer earls. Althorp estate the final resting place for hrh the queen of our hearts diana rip download. Princess dianas brother charles spencer to hold estate auction at althorp house. The spencers are in the process of releasing a new cd, southern and bluegrass gospel. Label copy to clipboard click to copy embed code for video close. Althorp dates from 1508 and has been the home of the spencer family for nearly 500 years. Take a tour of althorp with charles, the 9th earl spencer, brother of princess diana. Earl spencer releases althorp estate film without dianas memorial site earl spencer has launched a twominute film of the althorp estate but there isnt a single shot of the.
It was a most interesting history of althorp and of the spencers through the years. Secrets of althorp the spencers dvd av item,this film focuses on althorp, the ancestral home of the spencer family since the 16th century. What others are saying august 1967 lady diana spencer later the princess of wales youngest daughter of earl spencer, at park. Take a tour of althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, with her brother charles, the 9th earl spencer. Princess dianas brother charles spencer to hold estate.
This account of althorp, his family seat, by charles, the ninth earl spencer, only scratches the surface of its 500year history. Althorp was buzzing with activity, and frances top chefs were brought to althorp to cater for the family and their guests during the week. The spencers 20 full movie online in hd 1080p quality free. 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 now streaming althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, is currently the home of diana s brother, charles, the 9th earl spencer. If you need a break from your everyday life, here are some little secret nuggets that are hidden in the firefox browser that might make you smile. Sir john spencer 15248 november 1586 was an english landowner, sheriff and mp from the spencer family. Anyone who is interested in english history and english historic houses this is a must read.
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