My Favourite Scenes from American Viscountess in 2021

In this episode, I discuss my favourite scenes from American Viscountess this year. Which has been your favourite moment from the past three houses and on-location films?
Here are the links to all our episodes so far:
Iford Part 1: • Welcome to England's M...
Iford Part 2: • Is this England's Most...
Iford Part 3: • How to make the Most P...
Jane Austen's Bath: • Jane Austen's Bath - W...
Pentillie Castle Part 1: • War Hero Stories that ...
Pentillie Castle Part 2: • Risen from the Dead? A...
Pentillie Castle Part 3: • An Extraordinary Piece...
Plymouth: • The Pilgrim Fathers Se...
Deans Court Part 1: • 1,300 Years of History...
Deans Court Part 2: • You Won't Believe What...
Deans Court Part 3: • What's Inside this 1,3...
Deans Court Part 4: • Upstairs Downstairs (D...
Wimborne Minster: • INCREDIBLE English Chu...
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[@margaritaperez8321]

She brings hope to everyone, her charisma is amazing.

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@pers1stant69]

Overall the two 2021 scenes that stick out for me has to be the “snake” in the garden pool reaction and the swim in the Queen Elizabeth bath….hilarious.

[@pattisaunders7386]

The swim in Queen Elizabeth's bath had me in tears laughing and the yoga in the garden. I love when you and Luke are together. And last the wildlife programs narrated by your son definitely should have many more. You should be so proud of him

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@carolegeddes998]

You and your husband exploring something together and the playful banter between you is especially fun. I have to say you both have beautiful but different personalities that mesh extraordinarily well together. What a lovely couple you make. I really appreciate and enjoy all the energy and enthusiasm in every episode, even though these productions involve a lot of research and hard work . Your joyful spontaneity, your honesty and total lack of pretentiousness is refreshing and makes you and your husband so lovable and relateably 'real', Julie. Every single episode is thoroughly delightful and leaves me enlightened (and selfishly wanting more!) and wanting more detail. ❤ Thank you and wishing you and your family a healthy, happy and successful New Year.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much for writing this. You have made me smile from ear to ear!

[@clove4240]

I loved the clock towed and seeing the mechanics and hearing the bells chime. Thanks for all you do preserving England’s heritage. Also nice little trip down memory lane makes me feel like I’m home again for a Brit living in America.

[@lmgtulsa]

My jaw dropped when you walked into the “chained library”, so that might be my fav episode. But truly, all the episodes were wonderful and so well done. I CAN’T wait for what’s to come in 2022. Happy New Year!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Happy New Year and THANK YOU!!!

[@brighteyes6559]

Thank you for sharing your charisma, wisdom and love of life with us. Happy new year!

[@kerryjordan9928]

I love the reverence and respect you show to everyone. You make each experience so memorable! I really love your instructional videos when you teach how to make lettuce soup and rosehip syrup. You are such a delight! 🥰

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@judeebrasesco2476]

Just love the episodes that include both you and your husband discussing your personal projects and things!

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@melissaphillips3088]

Julie your enthusiasm is contagious. Love your can do attitude. Seeing you experience things that I will not get to do is wonderful. Living vicariously through your adventures is fun. You and your crew are doing a fantastic job . Thank you! 💕

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@box2boardhobby89]

As an expat living in Malaysia, I love watching these to get my home ‘fix’. Especially during this time when returning home is practically impossible in person.

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@janearmour2051]

I first ran across your channel with an episode on the Top 10 Culture Shocks and immediately fell in love with this channel!

[@AmericanViscountess]

thank you so much! See you back here every week!

[@denisemusicnut]

My favorite manor house visit was Pentillie Castle. The family seems fun. I laughed when Sammie greeted you with the leaf blower! The swim in the river made me shiver, as did the story at the mausoleum! As much as I enjoy seeing other manor houses, I am equally fascinated with Mapperton. The collection of Alberta’s letters and diaries is extraordinary! As an amateur historian, I’m drooling! I have a single letter from my great-grandfather’s sister, and treasure it. What a blessing to have a huge archive! Thank you for creating and posting these videos. One hundred thousand people (and I) think they’re wonderful!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much! Makes us smile from ear to ear 🥰🥰 Happy New Year!

[@heathermartinez8640]

The swim in Queen Elizabeth's bath was my favorite scene! It was so funny! I think the possible snake in the garden pool is a close second. I know I would have had similar reactions! Looking forward to more in 2022!

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@jhankri]

Having worked in libraries and been a book seller also, my favorite was the chained library. I only ever heard of such a thing when I bought a comprehensive photo archive of an early German castle with a chained library among the photos. I wondered how that worked and now, thanks to your video have had a closeup introduction to this extraordinary method of securing books. Secondly the snake episode as I am horrified when it comes to them and quite afraid also. I think I would have sprouted wings and been airborne if I had been in that water where you were! Thirdly Dean's Court as I love history, gardens and am quite fond of Georgian houses. That said every episode has been interesting.

[@AmericanViscountess]

🥰🥰🥰🥰thank you so much!!!

[@kathleencreighton1584]

Julie, you bring a real and empathetic energy that is instantly relatable. I love anything about your cold water immersion or anything with Luke. Keep being you, that’s what’s special about your channel.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!

[@okienana11]

Really loved all of the home tours. The history of each is amazing.

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@emiliar.2709]

2021 was the year I discovered and felt in love with this Channel. Thanks for doing all this videos, I really enjoy all of your content and the atmosphere you create with this Channel and looking forward two videos per week💙

[@gingergirl65]

Absolutely loving your channels! It’s such a joy to see and hear the history of yours and these visited exquisite historical estates. Thank you for your work it is so important to educate about these historical homes and the colorful stories inside them, you really respectfully bring the memories alive again of the owners and families. You are a joy! ❤️ You your crew and family are wonderful. Wishing all a fruitful healthy 2022. Looking forward to traveling with you through KZbin in the months to come!

[@ladyancaster1]

We love watching your programs!! As a child I knew Lady Mary Montague when she lived in Edmonton back in th '50s & early '60s. She was a friend of my parents.

[@lorihogue5015]

I have to say my favorite episode of American Vicountess was the Christmas episode at Highclere Castle. I also loved watching you make wreaths and swags at Mapperton. Happy New Year 💖

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@lurlenejones456]

Love that there are still families in the historic homes.

[@lyndao7356]

Thanks to you and your family and your lovely crew, Julie. It’s a pleasure to see your work and hear the stories and histories of other folk in other parlous times. Keep on, all respect.

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@grandmaschuman]

The chained library...what a a smart idea for that time period! Interestingly, my favorite scenes were you in water...early morning swim, cleaning the pond and fly fishing.

[@johndriscoll3933]

On the west side of the Cascade Mountains rain, fog and overcast are the norm for most of the year. Because of the abundance of rain, the area is lush and green. Those rare sunny days are worth waiting for.

[@TheJohnebey]

The Chained Library...I had to break away and learn about that. Fascinating, I need to go back and watch that episode. Thanks always from Texas

[@TheCloverQueenDQ]

It’s hard to pick a favorite, because I loved every episode rich in history. But Julie with the blower backpack was funny. 🇺🇸

[@vickiebrannon5217]

How do you pick a favorite? I love them all! Each one is well done, contains delightful history info, humor, family, traditions, your vintage clothing, Alberta, the beauty of the UK, and so much more. I feel blessed to have access to these wonderful videos that I can watch anytime and rewatch, too. A million thanks for giving us all such a beautiful gift, and hooray for technology that brings us all closer together. God bless you and your family. Best wishes from Tennessee.💕

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you and very Happy New Year!!

[@debbietaylor5579]

Your cleaning the pool was hilarious!!!

[@sugarysugarlips]

You are amazing, your positive nature really comes across. Looking forward to more in 2022. Thanks from Australia 🇦🇺

[@laurieanne9712]

Hooray on 100K! My favorite scene was you learning to fish in that creek with those 2 gentlemen! I laughed so hard! I'm going to dig out our family geneology to confirm, but I do believe I am related to Alberta Sturgis. There is a William Sturgis in our geneology! I was born in upstate NY

[@lurlenejones456]

And that garden was lovely even in the pouring rain.

[@Luckyraindrops]

My favorite is the chained library. I never thought that there is such a thing! After the explanation, it just made so much sense. And I love💕 antique books. I also was so entertained by the podcast on making booze Christmas presents with Luke for friends. The part where he was taking his sweet time twisting the cover of the bottle while he was talking. Meanwhile you’re making him carry on and not forget to twist the bottle cover securely. So many fun episodes. Thank you for the respite from the endless Covid count updates on TV.

[@lizbignell7813]

Have you not read Terry Pratchett’s discworld series? The books in the library at the Unseen University were chained up.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much for this lovely comment! Happy New Year!!

[@marywales1964]

Congrats on 100K followers! I can't wait to watch more in 2022!

[@thenatster4383]

Congrats! I see you hit the 100K. I love all historic home tours and meeting the owners as well as listening to their stories. All such lovely and kind people.

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@marthaizaguirre6363]

I enjoy all your stories but my favorite was your overnight sailing trip with your son. 💖

[@carolperry7695]

you get the best floral scents during the rain plymouth bath and the lakes region are my favourites

[@janearmour2051]

I adored the episode from Bath!

[@SStroud2024]

I am an American in Texas and I just found your channel. Love every video, Julie! I am guessing that the monetization of your KZbin channel here helps with your efforts to keep the manor running. May I make suggestions to further bring money to your efforts? You should have vendor support for your KZbin channel where there are advertisers who make a blurb at the end and wouldn't it be great GET to have travel agencies who will bring over Americans to your property. Also, I wish you would have a "shop" where we Americans can buy products from the manor (t-shirts, photo cards, British teas you like, etc.). Also, why not a book from all your video visits to the other houses? This will promote the subscribers for your YT channel. Julie, you are our Alistar Cooke historian and you can magnify your life and adventures for us here in America. I wish you all the success. Love your channel!

[@AmericanViscountess]

thank you! Great ideas and we are working on them but also we will be launching a shop very very soon!

[@paivitiitta1884]

Thank you for such a wonderful footage ! My favourite scenes were definitely the enchanting gardens of Iford gardens and number one scene in the Pentillie castle swimming scene ! I could literally feel the calmness ! Happy New Year and I wish more wonderful scenes in these historical places which I wont be able to visit probably ever!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you! Your comment was so lovely. Happy New Year!

[@a.urbanchuk513]

Everything you share is amazing. The way you go about it and make it all about the history and the amazing people who maintained these beautiful places. See you soon from Bloomingdale GA

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!!! Here’s to a lot more in 2022!

[@ClareDreyer]

Love that I have found your channel! Congrats on your success!

[@bethjanellerhoades7104]

Being an American of ancient English/Scots ancestry, I love all the different things you do on your channel. My health is not good, so I really enjoy seeing all the homes, gardens, and other interesting things you go and do. Your journeys open a window I will probably see myself. Thank you and family and crew for all you do and share. ❤

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you Beth for such a heartwarming comment. Happy New Year. 🥰🥰

[@coco63626]

Love this channel. I've been following since the 'Lady of London' days. It's so nice to watch your channel flourish.

[@dianegilchrist677]

I love everything because you are so up for it all!❤️

[@sewhappysarahr8912]

I loved the Plymouth episode, and your outfit was so lovely, going to watch Chained Library now!

[@flower-ss2jt]

Julie - all your shows are interesting - but my favourite was you having fish and chips at you local pub. I like your visits to local places.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Will do more in 2022!

[@irisfulkerson6968]

Love them all. Thank you for the visits at these places.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thanks for watching!

[@pal7252]

In 4 words "I love them ALL". ❤

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@marjglin]

I love everything about this channel! It’s sweet, charming, educational , and fun! So happy I found it! ❤️

[@Cenepk101]

Love you, Julie. You do a great job & are lots of fun !

[@sherryjohnson3804]

That chained library is off the chain😲 lol

[@wenDesigner]

I love all of your Italian house vlogs and anything outside

[@rhondamartin3575]

So many beautiful episodes of amazing history! I really enjoyed the chained library also! Stunning Wimborne!I also love your recipe episodes and doing crafts or various things around your home! Lovely, lovely! Thank you for sharing!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!

[@rhondamartin3575]

@@AmericanViscountess You're welcome! Looking forward to seeing what AV and Mapperton has new!!!! It will be a great year!!!! Thank your crew for their hard work, also! Hugs!

[@loriyavorsky9668]

I really enjoyed your culture shock countdowns. They are hilarious!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Glad you like them!

[@kellykalka3163]

I enjoy the historical homes you visit and find all of your vlogs are interesting. I’m from Texas and Great Britain is my favorite place to visit.. Hearing you compare England to the U.S. is spot on! It must have been quite a transition when you moved ‘across the pond’. Wishing you and yours a prosperous, happy and healthy New Year!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@JaniceStewart863]

Happy 2022. Looking forward to your continued success. I loved the episode in Plymouth, and of course, the table setting!

[@tabitha4135]

Happy new year ! Love ❤️ the garden 🪴

[@cris_balm7460]

Love your posts so much. You are incredibly engaging & a delight to listen to. Thank you for all your energy & enthusiasm in telling us the story of the historic house and family at Mapperton 💝🌷 Can’t wait for what 2022 brings 💝🌷

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much! Means a lot. Happy New year!

[@catehickman1122]

They're all great and interesting! The one from a day or two ago where you talk about the top five habits to change one's life (for the better) in 2022 was soooo helpful. I typed it up and printed it out... words to live by. I re-read them this morning while doing yoga. Happy New Year!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@harrytuttle0]

Loving all the variety on your channel, something for everyone. I know you and the team already busy, so I can only imagine the amount of time and effort needed to get all these videos out 👏🙏

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@cindybogart6062]

Happy New Year to you & your family. May 2022 , give you more of your extensive knowledge & explanations of the area you that you are visiting. I have the upmost respect for all those who care & work at these lovely locations you visit. It’s truest a Labor of love. Thanks so much. Personally , I really need to know where you purchased that beautiful white umbrella for the sun. Stay save out there✨ I would never be board living in England or the UK.

[@longwaytotipperary]

So glad I found this channel! ❤ the content - especially enjoy your videos with Luke!

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@maryjanekolesar8325]

I found you during this Christmas season so for me your how to vlogs are my faves; and really any because you're just so genuine, especially when you yelp! 🙂

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!!!! Means a lot.

[@tiffinyharrington9307]

101k!!!! Many congratulations! Very well done to you all!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@tiffinyharrington9307]

Happiest of New Year’s to you too!

[@eringemini7091]

Aloha Julie & Happy New Year! I had so many favorite scenes! But, my absolute #1 had to be when you & Sammie were doing Yoga in the stone circle that her Dad Ted built in the middle of the Cow Pasture. Of course, you had your back turned, so you missed when the camera pans to the left revealing an entire HERD of Cows 🐄 🐃🐂🦬BEHIND you ALL stood on their hind legs with their front hooves pointing skyward ( heads back), doing the Yoga steps like "pros" (they did however have trouble with the ending part; 🙏).( those darn hooves)! Sammy did a great job keeping a straight face while all that was going on behind you!😉🦬

[@117Pinkyflower]

Plymouth to me was totally fascinating!

[@rikspector]

Julie, Congratulations, 100K in such a short time is remarkable. Your wonderful videographers have been able to present you and your warm personality so well. The future looks so exciting, the New Year very promising. Health and Happiness, Frederick "Rik" Spector

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@bernadettearroyo-kemp6841]

I just found your channel and have enjoyed seeing your videos. Your honesty and respect for history is so refreshing! Happy New Year!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much! 🥰🥰

[@edenwalsh1014]

What a year it has been with you and your team. Thank you for letting us in your manor. It has been interesting, fun, lots learned as well as roused my curiosity to learn more of history, and, cooking too! Wishing an even better year for 2022!! xx

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much! And Happy New Year!

[@edenwalsh1014]

@@AmericanViscountess It is my, our pleasure, Julie, Luke and team.

[@sharjeelkhan7437]

Informative. Thanks.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

Oh Julie, I cannot choose one video over another, as they are all absolutely wonderful. Beautifully made. The constant shifting weather is another reason to love England/Great Britain. I lived in Norway for years, and that is something they share: unpredictable North Sea weather; which brings some very strong storms. I love those very stormy, rainy days. Happy New Year to you and yours. Cannot wait to see what is in store for us in 2022, from our lovely Mapperton Viscountess💞✨🎉🎊

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much for writing this lovely comment! Happy New Year!

[@kerry378]

101 congrats!

[@brendam5356]

Happy New Year Julie and Luke Just Loved all of the vlogs no surprise you’ll get to 100k well deserved fun imformative such a pleasure to watch❤️❤️I look forward to the new content my lovely gift from you Thankyou Julie for all you’ve shared much love and blessings😘😘❤️😘😍😍👌👌

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much! We are excited for 2022! Happy New Year!

[@itsmewende]

They were all fascinating, I so love hearing the history. Your first 2 were my favorites, I too don't care for snakes, even as small as a #2 pencil. You should have Finding your roots on PBS trace your ancestry, I bet they'd love to do that. I did see the actor John Lithgow's ancestors arrived on the Mayflower, pretty exciting.! Looking forward to the goings on there in 2022.

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@berliozchick]

Happy new year! I am new here, have only seen a few videos, but I really enjoy the tours and history of your home. The 17thC fireplace that you are sitting beside is magnificent! Cheers

[@backyardjourneyswithamanda1553]

You hit 101k viewers, so proud of y’all.❤️

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@ashley-cz1sl]

I love the vlogs you do about the differences between America and England

[@annettewalter2273]

Happy New Year. I have very much enjoyed your vlogs. Only discovered them a few months ago.

[@ginajones1535]

The leaf blowing scene was very funny! 😅 It is hard to pick a favorite because I love them all! Julie, Happy New Year to you, Luke and family! Best wishes for 2022! 😊

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@Chris-um5ls]

The production is beautiful.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you!!!!

[@Susan.I]

Learning to do hospital corners on the bedding!

[@huskeyfosterfail4980]

Congratulations on the 100k

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@jackydoggie]

I’m a brand new subscriber and I’m so excited that I found your channel!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Hurray! And welcome!

[@Nightbird1914]

I loved Dean’s Court. I still would like to hear how the Abbey was obtained during the Reformation. All of your hosts were most gracious at all the Estates. I have learned so much about the people of your adopted country. Happy New Year!

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@merrypruitt1306]

LOL when you said that viscount should rhyme with discount when you found out Luke was a viscount.

[@angelescastro3679]

I love your channel,you are a súper fun person and you make everything just as fun. I watch your videos from (Galicia) spain every week and i hope to visit Mapperton one day

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@StyleByAdriel]

I love Deans Court! ❤️

[@jomcd2073]

I liked the vlog when you and Clare were making Christmas Crackers:)

[@sandyhossman7771]

Happy New Year

[@ande100]

Indeed congratulations. for your first 100k subscribers. My favorite moment was your introduction to the. special gin recipe.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!

[@ilenet9911]

Loved Deans court and the clock tower and bells since I’m reading A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier.

[@mariadennison2952]

I remember watching you first on one of the sky channels when you visited some of the houses, that was years ago now pity you have to fund it yourself these are 😁

[@janearmour2051]

Hello and happy New Year. I am from Georgia!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Happy new year!

[@anxen]

I can't believe you got to see the Unseen Library 🙊

[@hollybeeme]

My favorite was when you were hooked up to the leaf blower. It was nearly as big as you! Your videos are fun, England is beautiful, I'm sorry you're afraid of cows (and maybe goats).

[@phmwu7368]

My favourite scenes of... me, myself and I 😂

[@sf9145]

I have two favorites. My first and the one I think I watched first that grabbed me was Queen Elizabeth's pool. I couldn't believe you actually did it and then when you did and all the muck...I was sitting on the edge of my seat certain some imaginary small pool monster was going to get you! My second favorite is picking apples and there is Luke up in the tree eating one. Love you both!

[@AmericanViscountess]

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[@janetrogers5429]

Mayflower episode wonderful

[@kjrussell8831]

The library was my favorite.