The Lost Dress of Elizabeth I

[@gudrose_]

“Forgetting is the best way of preserving“ I can’t remember who it said but I remember reading about it for school

[@charlottebuchanan3193]

I don't get that statement.

[@gudrose_]

Charlotte Buchanan If you forget about something it will stay in the most stable condition ever because it won’t be moved, displayed, or anything else that might mess with the object. It’s like hiding it away in a museum archive

[@jaypaidincash]

Its kind of true...once things are moved..it increases decay...

[@kittyfryhling6281]

A good example of that is money.

[@Jolamprex]

Not nearly as significant, but I found the original box for my N64 in the attic a while back, so I took it out so I could store it in the box. Pipe burst right over it several weeks later.

[@carolking6355]

No words can describe how this makes me feel. I love history so much and have just finished watching a film on Elizabeth 1. If only I didn’t live across the world and too old to travel. My great aunt was dressmaker to Queen Victoria’s daughters until she came over to New Zealand in 1865. I have a huge interest in fabrics. This is beyond lovely. Thank you for posting.

[@devondeclan4302]

carol King hello I’m Devon I share the same interest. I sometimes get to see what I love to learn of but according to my parents my great grandma rose came to Brooklyn in 1921 and my other one around the same time but to England then my mom came to America when she was four. I have always been interested in history and have a very good memory when it comes to history. I am only 14 years old but I have studied titanic and holocaust and want to start the revolutionary war in 1776.

[@bee7639]

I too live in NZ! Its so incredible that still to this day we are discovering our past. It reminds me that we all are living memories of these people. They live on in us!

[@carolking6355]

Annoying dog I love the phrase “living memories” that is a very powerful concept.

[@carolking6355]

Devon Declan Hi Devon nice to meet you across the world. Once you get interested in history I agree it is great fun. Not at all dry as some people think. Keep it up as if you do it at University you will love it I am sure. I have all 9 volumes of Samual Pepys diaries. Unabridged. Once started I couldn’t put them down. All about the great fire of London and the huge plague across Europe. Wait till you have lots of time. though All the best Carol

[@tinklvsme]

@@devondeclan4302 Thoes who do not know history is bound to repeat it. George Santayana..... I think your wonderful, wanting to learn history on your own. What is it that you want to do with your life? An education is absolutely necessary to make sure that you are able to help others and become very successful. Also learn how to play tennis or golf Every successful person plays tennis and golf. Your lucky to be able to start your life in these times, with the advances of technology the stars are no longer the limit. We had library's and encyclopedias. Dont let anyone hold you back from your dreams. You can have double major's, own your life and take everything that's offered to you! Best success sweetheart, now go make yourself proud!! All the best wishes for you. Michele Conley Eckert from North Fork Ca. ✌🙏👍🌞

[@alyons215]

It blows my mind that we're talking about 420-460 years ago! Some of the buildings in England (and throughout Europe) have been standing for centuries. As an American, I think I would be incredibly humbled to be in the presence of such age. I wish I could visit England and see all this wonderful history!

[@wingednights]

I hope you do visit England. I visited for the first time earlier this year and was absolutely astounded by all the history. Truly amazing!

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

Please try to come and see it all! The local church near where i live dates back to the 1100's. We have centuries of history.

[@lonebluestar65]

A millennia. Buildings have been standing in England since before Christ.

[@bogger5119]

Alycia, do a fund raiser! Bet you'll find British ancestors in your background! They did rule the world once, you know.

[@jadebell550]

Carol B 1412 I’d love to visit Europe.. What’s the best time of year to visit? Is the weather there humid or dry? 🤷‍♀️ but I’m interested in knowing..

[@rogertrooman7918]

Almost two thousand dresses and only one survived? Wow, thank god that church was able to preserve it.

[@HR-zj3eo]

I read that one of the following queens (wife of James I, I think) donated most of Elizabeth's dresses to local theaters to be used as costumes, so majority of them were probably cut apart, repurposed, or passed around. That's probably why very few pieces of Elizabeth's clothing survive.

[@rogertrooman7918]

@@HR-zj3eo interesting, I didn't know that.

[@HR-zj3eo]

@@rogertrooman7918 Not sure how true it is, but it does make sense. Lol

[@giseleeasters1007]

There has to be more scattered about. Folks may not know they've actually got a thing of real, historical value, and see it as just some old dress. Which it is, truthfully, but looky-see whose dress it was!

[@rogertrooman7918]

@@giseleeasters1007 That's what I always assumed. I thought there would have at least been a hand full of dresses that managed to survive. Who knows, maybe there are more out there waiting to be found.

[@bobbybobster7595]

I love how that guy is talking whilst holding his cup of tea.

[@Kevin-mx1vi]

He's a rural Englishman. Formality isn't in their vocabulary. 😁

[@hhattingh]

@@Kevin-mx1vi can't get more formal than high tea :)

[@ironsnowflake1076]

Ha! I noticed that too, and here I see the first comment is speaking of it :) rather pretty teacup too ☕

[@janetjoiner9204]

The British are born with a cup of tea in their hands!

[@orsie200]

Bobby Bobster, I love that you incorporated the word “whilst”. . .

[@Fubs_the_queen]

Ok but the former church warden is such a mood. I love that he couldn’t be bothered to put down his cuppa and his excitement is so tangible but so controlled.

[@CarolFremel-my4hs]

And the trackie daks with a dress shirt tucked in lol- very laid back

[@Dog.soldier1950]

British

[@uwumarii]

He has a soothing voice as well reminds me of fairytale narrators

[@simpaticaism]

Fubs_the_queen 1996 I think that’s what you call being very English !

[@marymusic8920]

Such a reserved, distinguished, and admirable people; at one time, the "Sun Never Set, On British Soil..." And, no matter what the current verdict is on Colonialism, when countries were set free, from England, the newly established government (in many cases) kept the Administrative, and Governmental established guidelines of the British Isles.... Hail, Britannia...!!!

[@lynnmanning2795]

Wonderful to see the work to conserve this dress. Bravo ladies for your dedications to preserve this dress!

[@kaityrichards14]

Did anyone else’s jaw drop when they saw the photo of the dress that looks so close to the cloth? Oh my god. That is so COOL!

[@jessicachildress5080]

Am I the only one who got chills when they showed the fabric and immediately showed Elizabeth wearing the dress of that fabric?

[@schlondpoofa529]

what time?

[@Aesipsilona]

schlond poofa around 4:42

[@wyntermackenzie4952]

No. No, I had chills too. and joy in a thing of beauty, preserved.

[@claudeusgothicus6453]

@Laura Streeter - You are correct. The curator explained that the portrait shown is of Elizabeth wearing a dress that has a bodice of a tantalizingly SIMILAR fabric. There is no portrait of Elizabeth wearing a dress made of the actual fabric the altar cloth was made of. Good eye.

[@BellaFirenze]

Yes.

[@elisabethrosiethestaffie2319]

I have seen this cloth myself in that very church well before it was discovered and taken for this exhibition. It's honestly amazing how well preserved it is and the fact that a 400 year old piece of my favourite British monarch's dress was kept in a tiny little church where my Dad plays the organ is incredible.

[@anniec3210]

Was the cloth returned to the church after the exhibit or will it be kept at Hampton Court always? I was hoping it would be returned.

[@lynnmartz8739]

My husband and I were visiting England in 2000 (from the U.S.) and went to Stonehenge. The sweet surprise was Salisbury Cathedral, and the 1215 Magna Carta on display there. We were told that during the war a nun would roll it up each night and take it with her on her bicycle. At least that's the way I remember it. I actually saw a later version in Washington DC in 2005 side by side with the Declaration of Independence. Overwhelming, both times.

[@notgadot]

Splendid

[@TaraGriffith97]

Imagine in like 500 years someone dissecting a piece of Gucci

[@nathalyl.4061]

Tara G I-

[@nathalyl.4061]

It would be like us seeing queen elizabeths dress or something

[@mortalclown3812]

Even if it was a limited couture version, it's difficult to believe it would have a fraction of the cachet or historical value.

[@truthiseverything9511]

Comparing mass-produced commercial products to one of a kind tapestry cloth made for a queen.

[@Lucy-lx3dn]

lmao imagine gucci still existing as a brand then

[@QuantumKitty]

So they used a dress as an alter cloth? Lol oh dear. I love historical fashion. I can’t believe out of 1900 of her dresses only 1 survived. It’s a beautiful piece. 😍

[@mscott3918]

I can believe it because many of her dresses are known to have been given away. Also, because so many were embroidered with gold and silver thread they would be destroyed for the metal value.

[@leslie4551]

What i learned in an online class is that they reused fabric over and over again for seat cushions, altar cloths, etc. That explains why very little of the 1900 dresses are left.

[@laurenbee6340]

Yes a monarch or a person of nobility would donate their clothes to be used as an altar cloth in their memory or vestments for a priest. I wish more survived they were incredible

[@lowesonia8551]

There just may be Somewhere She gifted at times to a favoured Lady in waiting .In some old manor house ? in a trunk in a walled up priest cupboard!

[@keelyclevenger]

@Patti Morris a new dress every day? Their courtship was very short though. That is so sad all of those historical pieces got burned, given away or reused. The total yards of a dress would be immense. They could make many items out of a regal garment pike those.

[@barbaradalmolin929]

I got chills when the portrait of Elizabeth I was shown and _she_ _was_ _wearing_ _the_ _dress_

[@Goodiesfanful]

Remember the cloth was made by hand, sewing and all. No sewing machines. Makes you really think.

[@honoringhistory4949]

Oh, definately time consumeing! I cant imagine how long that took!!

[@superdresser]

Remenber it took months,maybe years,to get THAT special Red Colour shipped from Mexico..

[@Goodiesfanful]

Maybe, but all that embroidery, done by hand, is impressive.

[@jessicascoullar3737]

In that day no automatic looms either, so hand woven as well.

[@keelyclevenger]

I cant believe out of almost 2000 dresses there are absolutely none still in existence. It is amazing that this beautiful piece of cloth survived.

[@valkyriekinman]

It's probably because the natural fibers break down so well over time

[@sassysav6859]

Valerie Swanson this is part but the largest reason is you would give your dresses away to your favorite maids. Elizabeth had what she called her “favorite” and gave a bit to her. M Additionally, people would take clothes as souvenirs and sell piece of dresses instead of the whole thing. They would cut a square and move on. Lastly, dresses and other items would be reused as well. There was so much material so they would cut it up to make new items.

[@keelyclevenger]

@@sassysav6859 Thank you! That makes sense especially considering how many yards of material made up just one skirt. That material would have made so many more items. When items were cut up as a souvenirs and sold to think of how much they could make off of just one dress. That is interesting to think about. I wonder how many little piece were used in things such as quilts that still are around today. After all this time the fabrics probably the fabrics probably would have broke down though. It is so sad though to think that our of almost 2000 dresses that belonged to Queen Elizabeth I there is only a part of one of the gorgeous dresses left. I guess in those times they didn't think of preserving things for history as we do today. It would have been amazing to have a collection of those amazing dresses for people to see.

[@annmitchell4663]

It's the only one with the provenance..I'm sure there are more out there,it just can't be proven.

[@ZoraTheberge]

Well, none are known to exist. To them, they were just clothes. Thankfully though, in modern times, we’ve started preserving significant pieces as they become so. So Megan Markle’s wedding dress is now in the royal museum.

[@barbaralemere5183]

The Embroidery is so beautiful and colorful! it must have been amazing at the time she wore it.

[@EMSpdx]

Can you imagine how it looked in candlelight? amazing!

[@barbaralemere5183]

@@EMSpdx I know, it's incredible now and it's 500 years old.

[@glowinggold9488]

Its the skilll…...…. All those hours under candle light or sunshine... The hands that made them intrest me almost as much as the dresess they made. Now things are being made with machines... This kind of talent may be very rare today, at least at that level.

[@nancymcgee4776]

This has got to be one of the most beautiful dresses ever! The time and dedication to do all that hand embroidery. I have been embroidering for 40 yrs and can not even fathom how long a project that big would take. My Mother taught me, and her Mother taught her and I'm so grateful to her everyday for that. I tried to teach my daughter but she had no interest. It's another dying art. Thank you so much for sharing this story. Absolutely beautiful!

[@wyntermackenzie4952]

Ask around theatres and preople who do historical costuming. I'll bet you'll find two or three people who would be honored to learn from you. Also, Colorado has an embroiderer's guild - you might look to see if there's one in your area. Such a fabulous art should be continued!

[@RustyLongPipe]

Would you say that the skills of the embroider would stack up against todays embroidery as far as quality and skill go?

[@MaryWehmeier]

This makes me tear up to see and hear of the discovery. Textile Conservation is such an art and as a conservator, we could live an entire lifetime to find and restore a relic with such significance. Well done to the team for restoring and preserving history.

[@SmartassX1]

That must have been a very expensive dress when it was new. Actually a replica of the same materials would likely still be costly.

[@kittyfryhling6281]

Probably would cost at least an easy 100k for a dress like that with historical accuracy probably an easy 1m to 10m depending on the fabric colors and basic design.

[@honoringhistory4949]

Its absolutely amazing how much fabrics and replicas cost, although to recreate an accurate representation of some time periods, it can be understandable. Do you do historical reenactments or anything like that?

[@lainieholland]

What a thrilling story. I'm Australian, but also an ardent Anglophile, and to see this piece of cloth with such exquisite embroidery made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck. We take so much for granted in our modern world but the beauty and sense of time, elegance and craft shown here cannot be replicated by photoshop or any of our current technology. Thank you so much for a beautiful story and for bringing it to us (via modern technology !!!)

[@Roheryn100]

Suz V2017 Educated guesswork (not laughing)

[@MaryWehmeier]

Agreed Alain-- these pieces are so unique.

[@glowinggold9488]

@Suz V2017O.. ill bite. Even if it was not part of the Queens wardrobe... its still old..and valuable. Look at the esqusite needle work!

[@glowinggold9488]

@Mark WeaverEngland.. is awash in fantastic history... replendant in beauty and Great drama... IM American but still have a fondness for the whole country where my ancestors came from...

[@Denisejohn65NailEd]

That is wonderful . So much history there .

[@BluefishRedfish]

It is absolutely overwhelming to see this, not only the colours, but the reverse of the embroidery really shows the detail and the work that goes into making such a pattern. I embroider, and while the front is the pretty part, the reverse is really the testament of the work and dedication you put into what you are doing. Absolutely amazing

[@glowinggold9488]

I can almost see in my minds a very old skilled hand weaving the needle in candle light. Hope such skill was passed down to her decendants..

[@simonkawasaki4229]

There's a certain mythical quality we hold with history; when I see part of an old painting in real life, part of me is very surprised.

[@glowinggold9488]

fantasy like

[@alerios5110]

it’s like a time machine

[@merriame9487]

I'm so happy the colors are still vivid, this is amazing! Thank you for working hard ❤

[@veralenora4033]

I read a book review (I'm a retired librarian) that said the value of red dye from Mexico was almost as great as the gold. It was made from an insect. Don't take this as "gospel" I can't remember the book title or anything more, but I've always found it a fascinating claim.

[@merriame9487]

@@veralenora4033 Thank you so much for the info!

[@sarahholland1375]

Such sumptuous designs in that period , they're like works of art. One of Elizabeth I's dresses was on display at Sudeley Castle years ago. It was black with a white ruff & absolutely teeny tiny. I was a skinny 11 year old at the time & it would have fitted me perfectly. It was mesmerising to think how small she was, as she's so hugely iconic .

[@silverstuff182]

This is why I adore England. There is a surprise around EVERY corner and in any location. It is rich, so rich in heritage. And I'm not English! According to the mtDNA! I hear that no other dresses survive (there is probably one hidden away) but there is one of Elizabeth's gloves in the museum in Bath.

[@freyaadele9876]

England actually sucks, it rains a lot and there's mountain ranges everywhere. kinda boring tbh ahaha

[@josephking1947]

@@freyaadele9876 England doesn't have any mountains your find mountains in Wales Ireland and Scotland ...

[@DiscoverWithGarima]

Blue Indigo has been imported from India and used in Elizabeth’s the first dress. OMG !! 🙏🏼 Today I feel more proud of being an Indian.

[@debbieboring3422]

It is amazing. The workmanship that went into that dress. It is all so great that once again we can see the people of this era enjoyed and used color.

[@ElleBelle2303]

It is quite amazing, that is for sure especially for its age. The preservation of it is outstanding. I'm suprised that it hadn't rotted away.

[@debbieboring3422]

@@ElleBelle2303 I'm sure glad it hasn't. It is wonderful to be able to look at the construction of the dress for costumers and reenactors too.

[@EddVCR]

I’d like to be friends with the very spirited lady in purple 😆

[@Ladygodhiva75]

Me to 😊

[@angeladallimore8079]

Haha good idea. Not for the lighthearted

[@Soofi1906]

Edd VCR me too!! I love how fascinated she is with every little detail. I want to know more! She must be an amazing story teller as a granny ;)

[@mialemon6186]

I love her already and want to protect her at all costs lol!

[@stephaniegaudreau4755]

Whoever originally made this dress had an AWESOME talent. This is an incredibly beautiful dress. I can embroider and weave but am nowhere near that talent. It's awesome.

[@rachelball1174]

The needlework is incredible!

[@OWOT-re5jf]

And done by hand without electric machinery.

[@evangelinegilbero8211]

Ancient people are smarter than of today..all things done with thier bare hands

[@mariewebb7183]

The colours are still so vibrant, thank goodness for the protection of the rather chilly looking church.

[@janjohnsonamarillas3386]

Oh how beautiful , so glad that they found it, to bad more clothing of this period couldn't of been saved for the world to see , thank you so much !

[@francesleones4973]

What a beautiful piece. Just imagine what the other dresses of Elizabeth I must have looked like.

[@robertstruder4434]

I don't understand why the whereabouts of her magnificent wardrobe are unknown. Were the dresses appropriated and worn and kept by subsequent women? Is there a big closet at Hampton Court waiting to be unlocked?

[@kattriella1331]

@@robertstruder4434 The simplest answer is that they didn't survive. They would have all been made of natural fibers, which don't fare well over time. The fact that this one has survived this long is likely due to it being stored away for so long. Her other dressed were likely given away to other women over time, or just not stored properly. Whether they were reused by other owners or deteriorated over time I don't know, but they just don't exist anymore, as the older woman in this video states. She says this is the only (known) piece of clothing from any of those 1,900 dresses that anyone knows of that has survived these roughly 420-460 years.

[@martynnotman3467]

@@kattriella1331 also the royal wardrobe burnt down in the Great Fire of 1666. A lot of material went up in flames

[@kattriella1331]

@@martynnotman3467 Ah, yep, that would also explain it.

[@brostenen]

I love the fact, that the colours on some parts of the cloth, have been as preserved as they are. It is perhaps the most amazing part of this story.

[@crazyworldlarue8388]

I have been long fascinated with Elizabeth 1. I've read every book I could find on her that was credibly non-fiction. She was a profoundly remarkable person and this is very exciting to me. I live in the USA so, unless I can get there, I won't be able to see it in person but this video was really a thrill. THANK YOU!

[@jackieanderson74]

This is truly amazing.I love Tudor history ,can’t get enough of it!

[@CCTippers]

Churches, have you checked your Alter Cloths lately? You never know. I know of an crinoline cage which had been untouched and brand new which was found in rafters of an old house in the uk, it had been there 150 years, what lays hidden is quite unimaginably amazing when it comes to light. Stunning stunning find, WOW.

[@glowinggold9488]

Where is it now?Any online links?

[@AshHeaven]

Why was it in the rafters, I wonder.

[@balistox3]

the way they express their happiness about this finding and especially the part where they talk about the colour of the cloth, makes me really emotional lol

[@jasongrooming36]

Jenno talking about the color of some inbred made you emotional? Get a grip weirdo.

[@wvcricker5683]

I absolutely LOVE history, especially English history! I’m an American and my son and I talk all the time about how much we would love to see England and all the historical places and items! We will probably never be able to afford it, but, wow, what a dream!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@kl6902]

I’m a single mom with 3 kids and I made it there with my oldest daughter! It wasn’t easy but with careful planning and saving over time, it’s definitely possible! It’s one of my most cherished memories and the UK is beautiful and the people are too. I highly recommend!

[@wvcricker5683]

OCFam It’s on my bucket list!

[@myrontate2051]

Do your son an enormous favour and tell him about the reign of Queen Elizabeth's older sister Mary Tudor . She tried to abort the Church of England by burniing dozens of Christians at the stake. Yes the death penalty was part of Tudor law . Tell him that life expectancy for men was also shorter thanks to Plagues ,and low standards of public health. Queen Elizabeth and her couriers rarely bathed , or launded their clothing !!!

[@wvcricker5683]

MYRON TATE I know ALL about Tudor England, even back as far as Henry VII dubious claim to the throne. I have many books on the subject.. My son is well aware of how England has been ruled by many questionable monarchs. It still doesn’t change the fact that’s it’s a fascinating subject, and England is a fascinating country. I would love to see it.

[@myrontate2051]

@@wvcricker5683 I'm very concerned that Americans don't fall for the hard spin put on historical aristocrats .!! May I recommend " Inside the body of Henry 8 " this documentary reveals alot about Harry and his health issues. .may the Lord bless you & your son always.

[@samyhannah9563]

the love and passion Ruth has for the dress is simply beautiful :)

[@jennylawson1980]

I love everything and anything about Elizabeth I, I love history and the Tudor times and the more I learn about her the more I want to know..if only I could have lived during her time and rule...an amazing Queen she was.

[@mittens4kittens435]

Watching this 3 y later, but so proud as I have family in Herefordshire!

[@agirlhasnoname1422]

This is just truly spectacular, that this cloth has survived all this time, and in such amazing condition. I have a silk hanky from the 1930s and it is so fragile. It just goes to show, that everyone who came across this cloth could see and feel how special it really is.

[@codyasmeyer508]

This gave me chills!!! What an amazing story; I wish more than anything that I could see it while its on display. I’ve been thinking about going to grad school to be a conservationist and this just solidified that dream for me. Thank you for sharing!

[@judithwalker3600]

This is SO cool! You just never know what may be hidden in plain sight! It gives me the shivers. How thrilling! Fantastic detective work! Bravo!

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

Truly amazing to find such a treasure! It makes me happy to know that a little piece of her clothing is still with us.

[@rerichardson2897]

It is wonderful to see that people are still visiting, and enjoying, this video.

[@thesimplifestyle2022]

That’s AMAZING and incredibly interesting. I love how everything fits together and how dedicated to your this you guys seems to be.

[@marodrey]

Such beauty!!! My nother taught us to embroider and she made brids and flowers with such care and patience that hearing the materiales they used on this dress just chills my spine!!! Greetings and many thanks from Panama!!

[@marodrey]

My mother I meant... birds and flowers... °°'

[@danam8742]

Oh my goodness... thank you for sharing. I'm not sure how the fabric went from a dress to an alter cloth, but as an arm chair fiber historian enthusiasts I was amazed at the detail of cut work and dyes. Just beautiful.

[@glittersweet]

It probably was from close to the 1590s-1600? Skirts could be basically tubes of fabric pleated to the waist, and worn over a "drum" farthingale or roll and so have an extra tuck of fabric making them even longer. It doesn't happen often in history that skirts are straight or mostly straight drops of cloth (this era is one of my favourites, lots of garments on the continent that have been studied) so it's really very useful for making up new items after. A heck of a lot of cloaks and skirts from that era were remade into liturgical items, in Spain for instance nearly entire dresses reused on figures of Mary.

[@makeupboss9812]

Thank you so much for posting this . Old textiles and ancient fabrics are stunning and a huge fascination of mine .

[@rdpj7791]

This was so fascinating! Lovely church building. The preservation and care of this cloth is impressive. Thank you for sharing.

[@rosemarymonty5399]

Amazing to actually have part of a dress of Elizabeth the First, a truly amazing Woman.

[@steerpike1359]

I wonder when she wore it; what was happening in history, what famous people could have been with her at the time ? It gives me goosebumps !

[@bonniefuller4820]

How absolutely stunning ❤️🌹... wish I could get to England to see and study this beautiful cloth, just to be that much closer to Elizabeth I... thank you for this video❤️❤️❤️

[@wildswan221]

This is a brilliant show!

[@bieuxyongson]

What an amazing find! We love learning new things about Elizabeth and the Tudors. I wish I still lived in the U.K. so I could see it for myself. This video was wonderful.

[@Chesh89]

Extraordinary! What a discovery! I love history, it always finds a way to surprise us and challenge what we thought we knew. This piece of history happens to be stunning and to think that she, Elizabeth Tudor, Queen of England herself wore it. I'm fascinated.

[@juliemullen4507]

Dear God to live in this country with the history we have ,how blessed are we our history is just incredible

[@sy01mamabear83]

Wow! What a piece of history! It makes me so excited! Real admiration for those who have dedicated their lives to preserving things like this!

[@lizziegoode489]

Amazing! the colors are beautiful. Thank you for the video.

[@cecorra]

Absolutely Amazing. And that older ladies discussion and passion brought a smile to my face

[@emma321xx]

What a beautiful video and a wonderful story, seeing the joy on that lady's face at the idea of everyone seeing that dress was wonderful. I really want to see that exhibition ❤

[@boojay111]

I took an inward breath when the colours of the dress were revealed. What a fantastic piece of work and a fantastic documentary. Made my day, thank you to all concerned

[@karenokeane6461]

This is utterly fascinating!! What a marvelous find!! Thank You for posting!!

[@philipchretienkarlsson8157]

many, manyThanks to all those who prserved and restored this extraordinary piece of hstory

[@b.walker5955]

Absolutely giddy I am. What magical discovery behind the backing of the construction. Indigo and Red, COLORS such as luxury of the time and yet so mundane to you and I. Can you imagine a color being as precious and rare as gold? I vow to appreciate my blue denim with the respect it deserves. Thank you for this piece. I envy all that get to lay eyes on the exhibit. ~ on a side note, I realize life goes on, centuries pass, but the proximity of that travel trailer to that of a historical treasured architectural gem, is difficult to see. : )

[@jefflea9239]

Great story. Wonderful piece of history to shed light on the past.

[@amiyal-r9600]

All their voices are so relaxing oml!!

[@piepie3500]

I wish we could c many more dresses😭 this is stunning. She was over the top with expression. Imagine how stunning all her gowns would of been

[@heathermetz6576]

Fascinating story of a once lost dress, from Elizabeth I and to see it was preserved as an altar cloth now on display at Hampton Court!

[@LadyCoyKoi]

I love listening and reading peoples' fascination with History and trying to preserve as much of it as possible. Those embroidery ladies have no idea how much they are part of History now for restoring that cloth and others like it.

[@pamelahicks517]

What an amazing and absolutely phenomenal find. I eny those that get to view it in person. Thanks for this video, otherwise I would never have been able to see it at all.

[@mxylpx]

I went to Hampton Court last year and it was one of the highlights of my trip to England and I can't wait to return this year. Wonderful and exciting place and now this to see this! Thank you for posting this great story!

[@JJ_Justice]

I hope one day to be able to travel outside of the U.S. and visit The U.K. and then onto the rest of Europe. France, Italy, Greece, Spain & others!

[@tonys493]

Haus_of_Justice not wait and hope, just do it

[@lungailiu7063]

Let's go together ❤

[@JJ_Justice]

@@lungailiu7063 lets do that. Lets go ASAP. Lol

[@sofiakgabriel]

I live in Greece and I hate it lol

[@765respect]

I'm rootin' for you. Do it while you are young and able bodied, yolo!

[@sarah-annecarney7552]

How can anyone thumbs down this video. What an incredible piece of history. A true treasure worth more than any gold or jewels. People go crazy about a celebrity using a tissue...imagine cloth of a dress worn by one of the greatest and most famous women in history.

[@stevenh6376]

Its people from India

[@jop1642]

Yet another fabulous find in Herefordshire!

[@TaquitoDeAsada]

My great grandmother was best friends with Dame Argie Ballerï of Corbblêt and she was gifted a small but extremely heavy and bejeweled tiara wore by Queen Victoria in exchange for a night of passion with her. Our family has a huge attachment to this incredible piece that has been in our family for generations. Of course we never knew of the origins of this tiara until many years after her death we discovered letters between the two of Dame Corbblêt and my great grandmother where they talk about the infatuation Queen Victoria had for my grandma's "heavenly sweetened and plump lips".

[@elaineriley2192]

It is highly unlikely to have belonged to anyone but Elizabeth 1. The chances of: it being given to Bacton Church with all the associations with Blanche Parry; of it actually being Elizabethan; of it being a dress of such luxury with such rare dyes from all over the world and the gold and silver; the similarity to the other dress which we know to be Elizabeth's- and then for this not to be Elizabeth's are infinitesimal. No other woman in England at the time would have had a dress of this quality. It is amazing what remains undiscovered in houses and churches in Britain. I love discoveries like this.

[@1171]

It’s a beautiful fabric and a fantastic history of a beautiful fabric and Elizabeth the first.

[@Carol-D.1324]

What a national treasure! LOVE ❤️

[@jennifereusterman]

That's incredible! Brings tears to my eyes!

[@heidisteyn7249]

Why is she not wearing gloves when touching such old and precious fabrick?

[@toddparker4817]

I was thinking that too.

[@lizbetann]

Yes! The inner conservationist in me is all DO YOU KNOW THE KIND OF OILS ON YOUR HANDS YES EVEN WHEN THEY ARE CLEAN??????

[@amtn407]

MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY

[@elysusa2088]

She should out of precaution anything could happen

[@karans3307]

The theory is that people handle the item more delicately when they use their bare hands. With gloves on they tend to be tougher and firmer with the item because they can't really feel it. Without gloves, they truly get the sense of how they are handling the item.

[@1533ramsay]

What, a moving story...thank GOD for for historians. In a world who could careless about history.... Bravo 👍🇺🇸

[@greylarkspur]

Absolutely stunning! I would love to have seen a full ensemble in its time!!

[@diane5465]

I went to Hampton Court Palace today to see that cloth. You should go and see it's beautiful.

[@ol1923]

I love stories like this! Just wish they would eliminate the background music which overwhelms the people talking about the dress.

[@lostinthedreaming6_336]

so sad that I probably will never see this cloth in my lifetime. Elizabeth I is one of my greatest passions.

[@simone222]

Wow, loved the beautiful and intricate designs.

[@karenbishop5885]

I love the enthusiasm of the British. Such a spirit of wonder.

[@paultom40]

WOW what a wonderful story. Makes me want to go back to visit the UK.

[@h.huffen-puff4105]

I wish I could go. Absolutely lovely!! Thank you!!

[@morganlowe3353]

I love the excitement of the young lady in the end on how the dress can be viewed by all.

[@yep4704]

Brilliant! But why didn't they show the conserved piece at the end?

[@ryanbarker5217]

interviewed for tv? okay, but i'm still having my coffee.

[@stahppls2293]

More likely tea

[@wj9518]

Tea

[@dolphinsarebetterthanpeopl9758]

I feel like I’m the only Brit that despises tea.... My grandad studied in America and had a semi addiction to coffee and I think I’ve picked it up from him but tea...blegh

[@cynthiaweller7148]

such a remarkable find!! so glad they’re working on its restoration and display!!

[@lilith573]

textile history and fashion history can make me weep with how pretty some of the pieces are

[@armysenior1780]

What a find! Not only for the Monarchy, but for history, and this wonderful church.

[@gerardbyrne4613]

I’m off to Hampton court! Wow - what a find can’t wait to see it. Great video.

[@Roheryn100]

The exhibition doesn’t open until October 12

[@jjgogojag6371]

Is your team going to make a needle work pattern book of individual items from the garment, now textile art piece ? How lovely... Thanks

[@cw5451]

Jj Gogojag That would be so wonderful!

[@steerpike1359]

What a brilliant idea ! You ought to write to them and suggest it, I would love to own a copy of something like that !