Charles, the 9th earl spencer is articulate and informative about the spencer family estate. Her brother charles, the 9th earl spencer, who currently lives in the homes, gives a tour of the 100,000squarefoot estate where 19 generations of spencers have lived. Where is the althorp estate, who owns it and can you visit. Nineteen generations of spencers, one of britains most eminent aristocratic dynasties, have lived there for over 500 years. The ancestral home of the spencer family, including diana, princess of wales. Dec 21, 2015 althorp estate in northamptonshire, england, united kingdom. 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. I am glad that i purchased this book, it goes along with the video, secrets of althorp, quite well. Of course the earl talks about the most famous spencer of all diana, princess of wales. Althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, is currently the home of diana s brother, charles, the 9th earl spencer.
Nestled on over 14,000 acres of english countryside is althorp house, the childhood home. 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. Of course, the books doesnt have the advantage of audio and video, but it really is much more informative, with many pictures and stories about the family and the house. Nov 06, 20 princess dianas brother, earl charles spencer, is proving that hes as despicably greedy as he was portrayed in the tabloids. Secrets of althorp the spencers secrets of althorp the. Princess dianas brother, charles, the ninth earl spencer, leads a tour of althorp house, the manor the spencer. Nineteen generations of spencers have presided over this grand estate for more than 500 years. We arrived on one visit,and noticed lots of guys moving lighting equipment,thinking they are getting ready for. Take a tour of althorp with charles, the 9th earl spencer, brother of princess diana. 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. 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 step inside the family home of diana, princess of wales. Secrets of althorp the spencers season 1 episode 5. The wife and i live close to althorp house,we have revisited on a few occassions,the staff are very helpfull and polite,the house is fantastic lovely gift shop were we met earl spencer,serving in the gift shop,lovely guy, they also put on great entertainment certain times of the year. 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. Previously, he had been created viscount spencer, of althorp in the county of. Althorp is located six 6 miles north of northampton on a428. As a family, the spencers recorded their first album in 1972 with twenty nine projects to follow. This special explores althorp, the childhood home and final resting place of the late princess diana. Althorp is currently owned by dianas brother charles, 9th earl spencer. This site is dedicated to the memory of lady diana spencer, a distant cousin of mine. The althorp estate is owned by the spencer family, as it has been since 1508.
Althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, is currently the home of dianas brother, charles, the 9th earl spencer. See more ideas about spencer family, princess of wales and diana. He was also the father of the assassinated princess diana. 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. The spencer dynasty has produced politicians, military heroes, dukes and duchesses, and will one day furnish britain with a. Johnnie spencer was the human face of the spencer dynasty edward john johnnie spencer, viscount althorp, was a scion of the leading british aristocratic family and heir to the family country seat at althorp. See more ideas about spencer house, house and henry holland. Jun 04, 20 this special explores althorp, the childhood home and final resting place of the late princess diana.
The story of the great house and grounds of althorp is the story of a family, a family whose. 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. Althorp is a grade i listed stately home and estate in the civil parish of althorp, in daventry. Nestled on over 14,000 acres of english countryside is althorp house, the childhood home and final resting place of diana, princess of wales. Australia brazil canada china france germany india italy japan. Brights of nettlebed offer the opportunity to own an exquisitely handcrafted item endorsed by charles, 9th earl spencer, inspired by the collection at althorp house, built up over 500 years and 20 generations of the same family for their home. Nineteen generations of spencers have presided over this. Secrets of iconic british estates secrets of althorp. When it comes to the british governments team of reallife james bonds, the truth is as fascinating as fiction.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Wnit provides the best of pbs programming as well as locally produced favorites such as experience michiana, outdoor elements, dinner and a book, economic outlook, and politically speaking. Currently, it is held by princess dianas brother, earl charles spencer, who made headlines after his moving eulogy. In the 1570s, althorp was enlarged into its present courtyard shape, with projecting wings. The story of an english house earl charles spencer. However, if you really want to learn more about althorp a better choice would be to read earl spencer s book althorp. Sir john spencer, of althorp, co northampton 1510 1586. 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. The spencers administration of their northamptonshire and warwickshire. Jb and barbara, their daughter geniece and their two sons wade and kevin, traveled together and spread the gospel in song for more than three decades. Princess dianas brother, charles, the ninth earl spencer, leads a tour of althorp house, the manor the spencer family has called home. The althorp living history collection brights of nettlebed. Numerous fireplaces and furnishings were brought to althorp from spencer. Sir john spencer 15248 november 1586 was an english landowner, sheriff and mp from the spencer family.
Jul 17, 2015 seat of the earls spencer, in daventry district, northamptonshire, uk. This film focuses on althorp, the ancestral home of the spencer family since the 16th century. When she married charles many said that she was a commoner, but she was not, she was an aristocrat. He was a member of the prominent spencer family and a greatgrandson of the 1st duke of marlborough. Unless you were born in the mid90s or later or have been under a rock for most of your life, you know who diana was former wife of charles, prince of wales. Acquiring the 300acre northamptonshire estate in 1508, sir john spencer built the first house, and for over 500 years twenty generations of the spencer family have lived and died at. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. All contents 20012020 spencer all rights reserved spencer italia s. The spencers administration of their northamptonshire and warwickshire estates was admired and often emulated by gentlemen all over england. Kasia uscinska british movies, documentaries release date. The unofficial spencer family homepage written and compiled by margaret odrowazsypniewski, b. Princess dianas brother, earl charles spencer, is proving that hes as despicably greedy as he was portrayed in the tabloids. Althorp beautiful became bedroom brought building built called century charles close collection death designed diana dining room door earl of sunderland earl spencer early edward england english estate expected fact father feel final fortunately four friends front gardens george john georgiana give grand grandfather grandfathers greatest. This documentary spotlights more than 100 years of operatives and operations in the u.
Spencer was the son of william spencer of rodburn 14301485, and his wife elizabeth empson, daughter of sir peter empson. Secrets of althorp the spencers secrets of althorp. Her death took her before her time and many will remember her forever despite the press attempts to ruin her memory. Take a tour of althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, with her brother charles, the 9th earl spencer. The story of the great house and grounds of althorp is the story of a family, a family whose driving passions include art and the enjoyment of books. Aug 04, 2019 sir john spencer 15248 november 1586 was an english landowner, sheriff and mp from the spencer family. The spencer dynasty has produced politicians, military heroes, dukes and duchesses and will one day furnish britain with a king. Width in pixels px height in pixels px copied to your clipboard unable to copy. In 166669, the 2nd earl of sunderland, a shifty and ambitious man, completely remodelled althorp. In 1469, john spencer s uncle another john spencer had become feoffee feudal lord of wormleighton in warwickshire and a tenant at althorp in northamptonshire in 1486. Obtenez votre kindle ici, or download a free kindle reading app.