1,300 Years of History at Deans Court | Pt 1

This time on American Viscountess I visit Deans Court - a tranquil country house in the centre of the Dorset market town of Wimborne.Once a medieval monastery, the building we see today was transformed in the Georgian period.The Hanham family have lived here for 500 years since the time of the Tudor Kings and Queens. William and Ali Hanham give me a tour of the beautiful interiors and tell of the extraordinary and sometimes heartbreaking history of previous generations. deanscourt.org
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[@heathermartinez8640]

There is so much in a 1,300 year old history. I think you made a great point that these homes are not museums. They are still lived in and still preserving the legacy of who lived there before them.

[@pointsettaqueen]

I love the attitude that you don't"own" the houses, but are duty bound to preserve the place for the next generation. So refreshing in a "throw away" world

[@JoannaLouise200]

Deans Court is such a beauty. What strikes me about the owners (protectors & preservers) of these hugely important historic houses, is the tangible living passion which drives them on.

[@WinterConstant]

As an American obsessed with all things British, this series is so much fun! I feel like she asks questions and points out what so many of us Americans would ask.

[@hummingnectarbird]

She is of the aristocracy, but she is still so refreshingly American. I love it. A woman who knows the seriousness of her position, but has not lost her essential self. I’m sure her husband must adore that. After all, if he wanted the “proper” English rose, he would not have married her, but he did marry someone that suits him. I love it!! I only wish Meghan had been allowed to be herself.

[@patriciapalmer1377]

WORTH WATCHING. Sometime ago, when I scrolled my telephone back in a double take at her grinning picture with a lopsided tiara on her head (from moving it toward the speaker, I found) she had me. Open, warm, inviting and authentic, her Viscount made the best decision in his life choosing her.

[@lorigarza9971]

That place is beautiful!! I so admire how the British preserve their history in these beautiful castles and manors ect..

[@sf9145]

Thank you, Dean's Court for bringing us into your home and sharing your family, country history.

[@carolegeddes998]

Fascinating. Leaves me wanting more! Thank you so much for these wonderful productions.

[@JeanineMarieCompassion]

Incredible and heart wrenching story. I loved the mourning room. How stunning. Thank you!

[@FlashintheBand86]

The size of this house was illustrated by how small you looked when you walked up to the large entrance doors. What an amazing and beautiful home!

[@PersonalOPSEC]

One never knows what life will present. A world where history, charm and tradition inter-weave. This is certainly a life mission for the Viscountess.

[@lalisasepuede]

Absolutely fascinating.

[@rebekahlow8375]

Thank you William for sharing the history of your family and opening your home to us. Love from Vermomt

[@stephanebelizaire3627]

The Tradition Lives on ! Bravo !

[@Keri8198]

What an interesting story involving the young man who was hanged and what a beautiful home.

[@collnss]

Now I’m wondering about the destruction of the monastery and what became of those inhabitants. To me that was a sad part of Tudor history. No doubt there were some that had a bad reputation but others provided services to the poor and needy.

[@samanthaporter6662]

It has been such a joy to see Julie growing into her role, a true lady!

[@seh-s]

So fascinating to watch this since I'm related to the Hanhams via Elizabeth Hanham. Her father, Sir John Hanham was my 9th great grandfather. I only found all this out recently when I was tracing my family tree on Ancestry, great fun and very interesting!