Secrets of althorp the spencers on alabama public television. Secrets of althorpthe spencers childhood home of princess diana, this estate is the family seat of the spencers. Secrets of the manor house series pbs international. Jun 04, 20 this special explores althorp, the childhood home and final resting place of the late princess diana. See more ideas about spencer house, house and henry holland. Secrets of althorp the spencers twin cities pbs tpt. In 1761, john spencer 17341783, a grandson of the 3rd earl of sunderland, was created baron spencer of althorp and viscount spencer in the peerage of great britain by king george iii. Nineteen generations of spencers have presided over this grand estate for more than 500 years.
In 1755, he had privately married margaret poyntz 17371814 in his mothers dressing room at althorp. The grand estate is best known as the childhood home and final resting place of his sister, princess diana. Of course the earl talks about the most famous spencer of all diana, princess of wales. The spencers to your watchlist to find out when its coming back.
In 1765, he was further created viscount althorp and earl spencer, also in the peerage of great britain. Nestled on over 14,000 acres of english countryside is althorp house, the childhood home and final resting place of diana, princess of wales. Numerous fireplaces and furnishings were brought to althorp from spencer. 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. Check if it is available to stream online via where to watch. 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. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. I happened across a documentary, the secrets of althorp. Take a tour of althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, with her brother charles, the 9th earl. This film focuses on althorp, the ancestral home of the spencer family since the 16th century. Jul 17, 2015 seat of the earls spencer, in daventry district, northamptonshire, uk. 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. Secrets of chatsworth the seat of the duke of devonshire, and home to his family since bess of hardwick settled at chatsworth in 1549. The spencers and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at.
August 17, 2014 althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, is currently the home of dianas brother, charles, the 9th earl spencer. Sir john spencer, of althorp, co northampton 1510 1586. Secrets of iconic british estates season 1 episode 2. Charles, the 9th earl spencer is articulate and informative about the spencer family estate. Secrets of althorp the spencers season 1 episode 5. 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.
Nineteen generations of spencers have presided over this. 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. Princess diana died ion august 31, 1997 in a car crash in paris and was laid to rest on september 6 of that same year at her family estate althorp in. Secrets of althorp the spencers take a tour of althorp with charles, the 9th earl spencer, brother of princess diana. Nestled on over 14,000 acres of english countryside is althorp house, the childhood home and final resting.
The spencers, and decided to take one for the team. Take a tour of althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, with her brother charles, the 9th earl spencer. The spencers is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy but you can add it to your want to see list for updates. Kasia uscinska british movies, documentaries release date. See more ideas about althorp, spencer family, princess diana. Secrets of althorp the spencers secrets of althorp. Nineteen generations of spencers have presided over. 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. Princess diana was a spencer, and her sons, princes william and harry, are as well. Jul 07, 20 althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, is currently the home of dianas brother, charles, the 9th earl spencer. Dianas activism and glamour made her an international icon and earned her an enduring popularity as well as an unprecedented. 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. It is no secret that the spencer family has been extremely powerful and influential in england for hundreds of years.
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. She was the first wife of charles, prince of wales, the heir apparent to the british throne, and the mother of prince william and prince harry. 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. Diana, princess of wales born diana frances spencer. The interior of the house is generally considered its strongest asset. 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. Sir john spencer 15248 november 1586 was an english landowner, sheriff and mp from the spencer family. This special explores althorp, the childhood home and final resting place of the late princess diana. Take a tour of althorp with charles, the 9th earl spencer, brother of princess diana.
Width in pixels px height in pixels px copied to your clipboard unable to copy. When she married charles many said that she was a commoner, but she was not, she was an aristocrat. 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. Althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, is currently the home of diana s brother, charles, the 9th earl spencer. The marriage of the first earl spencer and margaret georgiana took place in secret here on 20. Nineteen generations of spencers have presided over this grand estate for more than 500. 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. Nestled on over 14000 acres of english countryside. Nestled on over 14,000 acres of english countryside is althorp house, the childhood home.
Althorp is a grade i listed stately home and estate in the civil parish of althorp, in daventry. Download secrets of althorp the spencers docomantary. Charles, the ninth earl spencer, leads a tour of althorp house, the manor the spencer family has. Secrets of althorp the spencers dvd av item,this film focuses on althorp, the ancestral home of the spencer family since the 16th century.
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