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[@debbierobinsonakad.s.robso6298]

Julie just imagine having to check all those curtains at night!! 😱🤣🤣

[@rubystarr-1]

Howard Castle is Amazing. My mother and I visited several years ago. My maternal grandfather was Charles Kevin Howard, of direct descent from the Norfolk Howards (Arundel). The Howard family originally arrived in the States in VA before 1634 (John Howard) and were Maryland Catholics by 1635 (Matthew Howard). Of course, here in the "colonies" there many of us now.

[@notlad1282]

Well hey cousin, lol. I'm also a direct descendent of the Norfolk line of the Howards via my great grandmother, Gena Howard.

[@carylgrundy7814]

Out of all of the castles that Julie has shown us through the years, I’d have to say that Castle Howard is my favorite for the majesty of the architecture. The views in every direction are outstanding! No wonder it’s a favorite for movies ❤️

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

If you consider Castles of Scotland you please consider visiting Kinnaird. Your ability to bring British histor? alive is a blessing. 💪🙏💓🐢🐝

[@BimRen246]

Seeing more historic houses in Scotland on this channel would be lovely.

[@sp-bl1sl]

Thank you! Thank you! This one took us into places I never even dreamed I'd get to see!!! And, in tribute to your work, I have become a member of Historic Houses.

[@laurieallen8040]

This is my husband’s distant ancestral home. Just gorgeous. Thank you for the wonderful tour.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

Beautiful Castle Howard! Julie, you look stunning in that gold blouse. It's definitely your color.

[@laurieallen8040]

Absolutely!

[@samanthab1923]

Castle Howard will always scream Brideshead to me. Still love it ❤

[@anniewelch3436]

What a mighty job putting this video together thank you Julie.

[@VegasJonny]

I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos! As an American who lived in England from 1982-1985, I loved it like you do! Thank you for speaking your American English accent, rather than trying to sound British, never goes over too well with the Brits 😆

[@magsstewart5488]

I really love the exposed stone in the “not yet restored” room. I’d leave it exactly as is and claim it as my own sanctuary. Although it’s in the public main, so perhaps leaving it as a permanent tribute to the fire and an educational space to the public of what it takes to rebound after such an event.

[@tammygermiller8307]

I have always loved Gilded Age architecture in the US. I just discovered your site. It’s great to see the inspiration from where they came. Thank you for what you are doing. I am a firm believer in saving history for all. I truly enjoy your videos and that they are a good length. Keep up the good work.

[@layner68]

Julie, if you get a 360° camera 📷 you can do your KZbin videos, and when you upload, users can scroll and see everything around.

[@laurieallen8040]

That is a great idea.

[@RobertMartens-c5r]

Elegant beauty and absolutely stunning and exquisite

[@IMB322]

This is fantastic, good for you

[@lindapeterson3613]

We attended the proms there a few years ago. Such a beautiful estate. Yorkshire is where my grandparents came from.

[@doverivermedia3937]

Saw you on TV the other night (channel 5) Great to see 👍 ... 🇬🇧

[@dixie6294]

That blue in that bedroom is bomb,with the red fabric....

[@pheart2381]

Been here about 3 times. Once we went in a snow storm. We were the only visitors so apart from the staff we had the castle to ourselves.

[@rubystarr-1]

I had that experience at Harlaxton, in Grantham. We were the only people in the whole building except for the security guard. I walked around at night, wine in hand, looking for ghosts. Great fun!

[@samanthab1923]

Must have been breathtaking in the snow ❄️

[@catherinesullivan641]

Would have like to see the interior of the Temple!

[@magsstewart5488]

Those “dead spaces” on the lower level, if cleared out and cleaned up in just the most basic mold remediation fashion & bathroom installed, could be marketed as off grid/device-free weekend retreat rooms to let. “Roughing It Retreat in a castle.” $100/night, access to the grounds.

[@justme5544]

Fascinating! Thank you for sharing.

[@lynnwilliams8295]

As I said on another video it’s hard to wrap your mind around living in a house like that when you grew up in a small 3 bedroom ranch lol. I can see sitting in the living room and saying “I’m off to bed!” 45 minutes of walking you finally reach your bedroom. You would have to pack a lunch just to walk from one side to another and I know new visitors get lost at least once! I wonder if any ghosts are around? 👻 I just LOVE these long videos! They are very relaxing to watch.

[@silvermine2033]

Stunning place. Hello from Connecticut!

[@longwaytotipperary]

So amazing!!!

[@ThePolypam]

30:00 new wish unlocked: stay at the aqua room at Castle Howard. Breathtakingly beautiful.

[@LoriManning]

Amazing. So interesting. ❤❤

[@Cosmic-lover293]

I visited castle Howard several years ago. It was simply stunning 💖 edited to add, the original brides head revisited was filmed at castle Howard. The arboretum is stunning aswell, especially in autumn.

[@NeauNurns]

Is this a re-upload? Where's the second part of Blenheim Palace?

[@carylgrundy7814]

If the public is allowed to wander around the property, what’s to stop them from vandalizing these precious buildings?

[@janarheacartwright8361]

Afternoon!

[@cileguidry7700]

Really, regarding historic homes, in general: is insurance available, at any level for these properties? Is it cost prohibitive?

[@francescalittle4414]

❤❤Poppy

[@badapple65]

It always throws me off seeing cars drive down the road on the left. As in the introduction of this video. I wonder why the difference between some countries as to which side they drive on.

[@annamoore5561]

I love seeing elderly gentry wearing fashionable clothes and looking quite trendy - u normally see them in dowdy tweeds and corduroy

[@Dexdog]

Is this the same Howard Family (Duke of Norfolk) from Henry VIII’s time and his 2nd wife Anne Boleyn and 4th wife Catherine Howard?

[@samanthab1923]

Yes! Never connected the name. You’re good.

[@Dexdog]

@@samanthab1923 I looked it up and yes, it’s the same family. Surprised it wasn’t mentioned. They lost the Duke of Norfolk title for obvious reasons, but gained it back. They were very significant in the history of England.

[@galewoodard8940]

Do you realize this fire was 80 years ago?

[@loribowman4711]

Seriously, why do reruns come up as new videos. Can’t you label them, replay?

[@RobertMartens-c5r]

English have the best interior design and style very traditional and very old world

[@laurieallen8040]

Petty of me but it would be nice if you didn’t do those silly poses in the thumbnail. It’s not needed and in my opinion, looks sensationalist and cheap.

[@greghammer4000]

a for effort