Spilling the Tea at The Manor - Aristocracy, Water Leaks, Scary Spiders & New Animals!

Published 2024-08-07
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🏡 Welcome to Mapperton, Englands' Finest Manor House! Join us, Luke and Julie, for an enchanting 5-night retreat hosted by us at one of England's majestic estates. Experience the perfect blend of history and luxury. Discover more on our website: Grand Historic Tours: www.grandhistorictours.com/

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The Gilded Age American Heiress Exhibition opened to the public here at Mapperton on the 5th May. However, if you can’t make it in person you can buy a ticket (3 cups of coffee) for a virtual hour long tour with me, and support this ongoing project over at www.buymeacoffee.com/juliejmontagu

A new exhibition offers a glimpse into the captivating world of Alberta Sturges Montagu, the 9th Countess of Sandwich, and an American Heiress from the renowned era known as The Gilded Age.

Curated by Mapperton’s very own American Viscountess, Julie Montagu, the "American Heiress" collection is comprised of more than 10,000 previously unseen letters exchanged between Alberta (Sturges) Montagu and her family, as well as the peerage at large.

Dating from 1888 to 1951, these letters constitute the largest unpublished private collection of correspondence from the period. They offer a remarkable glimpse into the life of a "dollar bride" during the Gilded Age, shedding light on both triumphs and struggles.

The exhibition takes innovation to the next level by introducing Alberta AI, a ground-breaking creation that brings her story to life like never before.

“With the aid of cutting-edge AI technology, we've resurrected Alberta's voice, allowing her to answer visitors’ burning questions about her remarkable journey,” says Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke.

🏛️ Can't come visit us in person! No problem! How about a Virtual Tour of Mapperton House & Gardens! Explore the beauty of the English countryside through stunning 360-degree imagery, videos, and ambient sounds in our immersive virtual tour. Start your tour at: buymeacoffee.com/mapperton

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📅 Visit and Contribute to Mapperton! Book your ticket now at mapperton.com/ to explore our Historic House, Award-wnning Gardens and Mapperton Wildlands, England's Most Spectacular Rewilding Project plus our new Gilded Age American Heiress exhibition. Contribute to our exhibition and archive materials at: www.buymeacoffee.com/juliejmontagu - A contribution of three cups of coffee or more grants you a virtual tour of the exhibition, led by Julie.

We look forward to welcoming you to Mapperton soon! 🤗

Warm regards,
Luke & Julie
Viscount and Viscountess Hinchingb

All Comments (21)
  • @28105wsking
    I looked into my crystal ball and saw a new T-shirt and hoodie in the Mapperton shop: "Its not clutter! It's Research!" Brilliant, Luke! I love it!
  • @sdwalther2
    Cooking - historical recipes? Using historical cooking tools? On that amazing stove in the kitchen? Absolutely!! Honest review of how it tastes, sharing the recipe, would be amazing!!
  • @Sue300
    yes to more cooking and more stories from Luke's mom. Enjoy your channel.
  • Julie, your videos are not just popular because of their interesting content, it is mainly due to your great personalities. ... Thank you for explaining about the decline of the aristocry due to cheap American wheat and new high taxes. That is new information to me.
  • The cooking is such fun! Particularly enjoyable to see Luke's parents involved as well! Perhaps they have special family recipes connected to happy memories to share with us? ❤
  • Julie is such a high energy lady her enthusiasm has kick started me to begin creating, redecorating, and getting old treasures out. Thanks for the inspiration. 🤗
  • I want to see more of Luke’s mom with Luke walking through History of the entire estate. Hope to see more of your parents home. Your mother is insightful and quite entertaining to watch her segments.
  • @wdjones4735
    Tea time is fabulous…..Heck ya! Cooking with Luke and Julie👍🏻
  • I love it when Julie sets the table and Luke goes behind her and changes half of it. That is real life!
  • @mimaroo1431
    My husband and I took a trip from our home in Southern Ontario, by Lake Erie and drove through Northern Ontario and drove across Canada to Calgary Alberta. Along the way, we saw moose, deer, black bears, coyotes, foxes, otters, pheasants, quails, eagles, different types of hawks, pararie dogs and we even saw a lynx!! I never thought I'd see a lynx in the wild! It was a wonderful trip. Canada is such a beautiful, diverse country. I love watching the way you're bringing back some of your natural diversity at Mapperton.
  • @theklings4543
    Love your mugs!!! You both are so knowledgeable, and often Luke sounds like a professor. He is also so knowledgeable. PLEASE MORE COOKING EPISODES, you both are charming to see together in those episodes!
  • Perhaps an invitation out to King Charles to come by for a walk-about on Mapperton. I understand he is very interested in conservation and wilding. You thoughts?
  • There's not clutter, you have so much history of Mapperton and English information. I think it's really neat learning about now and the past. Love it! Keep informing us.
  • Could we please see you cook some of your favorite meals? Also, maybe Julie can show her favorite British recipes and Luke his favorite American recipes.
  • Love your show…. I have a love of English history, manors , castles and the way you present it! Keep up the great work😊
  • Thankyou for the very interesting update July and Luke. Great to hear that the Government is backing these fantastic rewilding projects with Mapperton involved to work towards restoring the landscape and biodiversity 👏❤️
  • I liked the cooking segments. Especially with recipes from the past. Especially in the winter - soups, breads, etc.
  • @lfurches
    Cooking as a couple! Yes!! Foraging Nice! Copper pots. All my favorites! I was also very interested in your mother's furniture Luke!
  • @juliacobb4355
    Clutter at Mapperton is “HISTORY TO BE DISCOVERED”. “The Decline and Fall of the British Aristocracy” is a fantastic book. Where are you getting your degree? There were many heiresses who didn’t have a last name that you’d actually recognize today. They were extremely wealthy but scattered across the US not just New York.