The spencers step inside the family home of diana, princess of wales. Nestled on over 14,000 acres of english countryside is althorp house, the childhood home. The story of an english house book by charles 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. 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. The marriage of the first earl spencer and margaret georgiana took place in secret here on 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, whose life is celebrated in an exhibition featuring some of her famous outfits. 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.
The 12th althorp literary festival will take place on wednesday 10th, thursday 11th, friday 12th and saturday th june 2015 at althorp house, northamptonshire, nn7. The althorp home of the spencers first day cover with the althorp special handstamp postmark has been produced by official sponsors and features these stamps which can make a. Secrets of althorp the spencers secrets of althorp. 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. This account of althorp, his family seat, by charles, the ninth earl spencer, only scratches the surface of its 500year history. Dianas brother who famously spoke out against the treatment of his sister at her funeral in westminster abbey in 1997. He said that he and his family couldnt deal with the added security that would be needed to protect the princes when they were home for the holidays, but he did supposedly try and convince her to stay in one of the more secluded cottages. 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. When she was, lady diana spencer s father inherited althorp, the very grand country house that had been in her family for 20 generations. Secrets of althorp the spencers dvd av item,this film focuses on althorp, the ancestral home of the spencer family since the 16th century. Where is the althorp estate, who owns it and can you visit. This special explores althorp, the childhood home and final resting place of the late princess diana. The spencers first appear as warwickshire graziers in the late 15th century and the family was still deriving much of its wealth from sheep after ennoblement in the reign of james i.
Secrets of althorp the spencers on alabama public television. Althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, is currently the home of diana s brother, charles, the 9th earl spencer. Nineteen generations of spencers have presided over. John charles spencer, 3rd earl spencer, also called until 1834 viscount althorp, born may 30, 1782, london, englanddied october 1, 1845, near clayworth, nottinghamshire, statesman, leader of the british house of commons and chancellor of the exchequer from 1830 to 1834. Sir john spencer 15248 november 1586 was an english landowner, sheriff and mp from the spencer family. Behind althorps silvery facade we reveal its most surprising secret. He was a member of the prominent spencer family and a greatgrandson of the 1st duke of marlborough. Width in pixels px height in pixels px copied to your clipboard unable to copy. He greatly aided lord john russell afterward 1st earl russell, chief author of the reform bill of 1832, in securing. 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. See more ideas about spencer house, house and henry holland. The spencer dynasty has produced politicians, military heroes, dukes and duchesses and will one day furnish britain with a king.
See more ideas about althorp, spencer family, princess diana. John charles spencer, 3rd earl spencer british statesman. 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. Althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, is currently the home of dianas brother, charles, the 9th earl spencer. The founder of its fortunes was the first sir john spencer, who purchased wormleighton in. 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. Secrets of althorp the spencers althorp house, seat of the earls spencer. Earl spencer leads a personal tour around this noble manor that is to him, above all, still very much a family home, relaying how the history of the house is inextricably bound up with the character, strengths, and weaknesses of those who have lived there before him. Nestled on over 14000 acres of english countryside. The althorp estate is owned by the spencer family, as it has been since 1508. Two hours north of london, the althorp estate is,000 acres of english farmland and forest. The film takes viewers to the home of 19 generations of spencers. 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. Royal wedding 1981, althorp home of the spencers first.
Supposedly she insisted on one of the more open easy to access houses on the estate rather than a more secluded one. Also home to one of the finest collections in europe, the estate offers inspiration for anyone who has a passion for elegant furniture with a story to tell. Currently, it is held by princess dianas brother, earl charles spencer, who made headlines after his moving eulogy. Althorp is now currently the home of charles spencer the 9 th earl of spencer. 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. Charles spencer on diana, althorp and the death of kings. The interior of the house is generally considered its strongest asset. As a teenager dianas first encounter with prince charles was at a weekend party at althorp, and there are memorable snapshots of the young diana practicing ballet on the balustrades and dancing in the marble entrance hall.
Secrets of althorp the spencers dvd,this film focuses on althorp, the ancestral home of the spencer family since the 16th century. Sir john spencer, of althorp, co northampton 1510 1586. Althorp is a grade i listed stately home and estate in the civil parish of althorp, in daventry. Althorp was also the childhood home of diana spencer, the princess of wales birthday born. For more than 500 years, althorp has been home to the spencer family, including, for a time, lady diana spencer. Take a tour of althorp with charles, the 9th earl spencer, brother of princess diana. Nineteen generations of spencers have presided over this.
Jul 17, 2015 seat of the earls spencer, in daventry district, northamptonshire, uk. The spencers 20 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. Take a tour of althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, with her brother charles, the 9th earl spencer. Numerous fireplaces and furnishings were brought to althorp from spencer. This film focuses on althorp, the ancestral home of the spencer family since the 16th century. 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.
Why did the earl spencer deny dianas request to live at. Nineteen generations of spencers have presided over this grand estate for more than 500 years. The film takes viewers to the home of 19 generations. Previously, he had been created viscount spencer, of althorp in the county of. 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 spencer dynasty has produced politicians, military heroes, dukes and duchesses, and will one day furnish britain with a. The spencers is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy but you can add it to your want to see list for updates. Nestled on over 14,000 acres of english countryside is althorp house, the childhood home and final resting place of diana, princess of wales. Nineteen generations of spencers, one of britains most eminent aristocratic dynasties, have lived there for over 500 years. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled.
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