Tour of Hatfield House with Lord Salisbury and Dr Emily Burns

[@welshblush]

This was such a treat. One thing I particularly enjoyed was the fact that the camera operator follows Lord Salisbury and Dr. Burns as they process from room to room. Often, video tours of grand manors cut the movement portion from the footage and so the viewer is deprived a sense of how the rooms are laid out. I loved following the presenters up the staircase, for example. Terrific video! Would love to see more of Hatfield.

[@acorntree404]

Dr Burns is a natural. Someone give her a tv/youtube series!

[@anniebodyhome1000]

Lord Salisbury is a charming and interesting host. So obviously comfortable in the midst of such beauty and craftsmanship, he tells fantastic tales in this. They actually took the stained glass windows out and buried them to preserve them through the war. I enjoyed this so much.

[@jamesallison4875]

That was weird, wild and pretty wonderful. What a great old guy. Some pedigree, huh? Best part was his dog coming for a pet. Once he got warmed up he could go on forever. Loved it all. Thanks

[@hsimpson6581]

Lord Salisbury Is so nice!

[@chrishall62]

Very interesting! Have been to Hatfield House but it was about 30 years ago so had forgotten most of it. Good to see again.

[@pokiebaron1]

Dr. Burns does a good job of explaining various aspects of the showcased pieces. She should do her own series, on the art collections, in various great houses. Maybe a link to more of her videos?

[@emmafre-haack1746]

@Pokie Baron simply a great Idea!

[@ginahill503]

Bravo!! Well done!! Wonderful tour. So enjoyable and informative,

[@eduardoscoz4746]

Absolutely beautiful! So much history, a world treasure!

[@gv1967]

Charming old man @ Lord Salisbury. Very grandfatherly.

[@emilykosoff6577]

One of my bucket list to see and so much artworks, I see Elizabeth of York and Henry the 7 below the ermine portrait. I’d love to meet lord Salisbury. Two of the most famous people and portraits

[@saradecapua3264]

I would love to spend a few hours with Lord Salisbury chatting about the history of this wonderful house.

[@minicar47]

Wat zou ik graag daar alleen eens willen lopen in dat prachtige kasteel .want ik hou van deze inrichtingen prachtig 👌

[@jeskomatthes1192]

This is wonderful, thank you Lord Salisbury and Dr. Burns. - Upon seeing the Ermine Portrait of Elizabeth I.: It must have been clear to every 16th century English nobleman or at least courtier (and painter appointed to Her Majesty, for that matter) that the ermine did also embody Leicester, because of its (Beaumont-derived) coat of arms with the ermine cinquefoil. It had been vacant for the nobility since 1399, until the Queen made Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester in 1564. So the crown around the ermine's neck also symbolizes Dudley's loyalty and devotion to the Queen. This symbolism is of course somewhat similar to Leonardo's "Lady with the Ermine".

[@velvetindigonight]

Wonderful. Enjoyed this so much. Thank you.

[@blastforth]

We think politics are polarized now. Imagine the tension, resentment, suspicion, and strife, brought on by the Papal Bull of 1570. 7:23.

[@woodpeckerbinojpathrose3068]

Thanks... Very beautiful works. Great art collections... I like it....

[@eastcoastartist]

Wow!!!!

[@emmafre-haack1746]

It was charming. More, please!

[@tibchy144]

it's amazing how appropriately is Dr. Burns dressed for the occasion.

[@arturodelada9570]

I have a great time touring the Hatfield House with Lord Salisbury and Dr. Emily Burns, apart that Dr. Burns is so pretty, she also enlightend us the importance and significance of all the pieces presented to her by Lord Salisbury, particularly the portraits of Queen Elizabeth .❤🇵🇭

[@BudGundyChannel]

A very interesting "skip through"! I love this genre of the casual tour that seems to have blossomed in the past year. Lovely old house, but terrible for secrecy since every footstep creaks.

[@leonstevens1382]

Astonishing! Why isn’t this house better known?

[@henrylivingstone2971]

It’s one of the best known country houses in England, is one of England’s “treasure houses”, and has featured in dozens of movies and shows. It’s a very well known house.

[@shelleyheald3480]

You never actually mentioned the architect. You just rambled. I presume you referred to Robert Cecil.

[@sergelachantee767]

VIVE LA REVOLUTION DU MONDE!!!

[@ryanjayavila1284]

In the beginning of the vid, that hall look like the hall from enola holmes haha

[@henrylivingstone2800]

It is that hall, they used Hatfield as a set.

[@drugaddicter]

gorgeus!

[@ToddDevyn]

Who's here because of Tomb Raider?

[@janegardener1662]

It's much easier to listen to these two at 1.5 speed.

[@rosscameronsmith]

I thought you were joking, but it actually sounds normal!

[@harryedwards9391]

Tried to watch this but the unhinged just became too much …..silly American habit it’s ruining this lovely girls Grammer

[@bobjackson4720]

In my late teens I lived round the corner from there. I spent many a pleasant afternoon walking in the gardens (with my girl friend). I never made it into the house. Now I'm past 70 and live on the other side of the world but I still remember those walks along the tree lined roads and by the lake.

[@HermanLabuschagne]

Did you marry her eventually?

[@bobjackson4720]

@@HermanLabuschagne No I blew it.

[@HermanLabuschagne]

@@bobjackson4720 I'm very sorry to hear that. But then again, a lot of things work out for the good in the long run, even if in ways that we don't understand so well. Peace and happiness to you and yours.

[@MuslimahX79]

Bob Jackson, what a beautiful memory.

[@surreygirl2075]

Very beauiful Manor house and furniture very interesting my grand father's was a lord but his Manor burnt down now they are rebuilding iit

[@paullewis2413]

I had completely forgotten how amazing Hatfield House is. The great houses of Britain are one of the glories of architectural history and national treasures. Very informative interview with the very amiable Lord Salisbury not too formal and not too jokey which is always annoying.

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

I agree. Country house estates, the National Garden scheme, English Heritage and the National Trust are so wonderful and valuable. I worry about this radical activism gaining political traction and destroying these gorgeous 'living' historic artefacts in one way or another. They are a great vehicle for education, aside from all the glorious aesthetic ogling and cooing we all do :D.

[@patrickchoque7720]

@@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293 what radical activism? I can’t imagine anyone wanting to harm these buildings, surely no matter your beliefs you can see that they’re practically works of art

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

@@patrickchoque7720 The Antifa-BLM Neo Marxists. All kids with double-barrelled surnames and/or wealthy educated parents LARPing the lives of angry little revolutionaries. Destroying anything they believe is connected to the sins of the past and thus, has no contemporary value and must be acted out upon and destroyed. They push their agenda a little more each time to see what they can get away with legally and socially, to see how powerful that Zeitgeist backdraft is. When the time is right, they go absolutely wild as we've seen with American mob violence over the past few years. Whatever the college kid activists do in the States, the kids around the rest of the West emulate. I worry about things escalating and there being no push back, no deterrents, no boundaries set by our legal and policing system. Too much is permitted and it will not end well.

[@sylvianblue]

This is nice because he clearly forgets the camera is there and is interesting to listen to

[@arslongavitabrevis5136]

What a treat! Dr. Emily Burns is a perfect example of that extremely rare combination of Beauty & Brains. Not only that, she makes everything interesting thanks to her charming nature. Lord Salisbury is also a perfect example of what a true nobleman should be.: charming, knowledgable, grand without being pretentious and extremely polite. I have seen many videos of stately homes presented by their owners and this one deserves a gold medal. Thank you to all involved in the production of this beautiful documentary!

[@ronniealex5523]

Just can’t get enough of this... extraordinary beauty, wonderfully kept over the centuries. The historian is a marvel. Please please try to produce more content like this, perhaps the lesser important rooms - grateful for anything! We are culturally starved.

[@garyk.nedrow8302]

The house is an architectural treasure and museum, and Dr. Burns is a thinking man's woman. Both are superb.

[@JAWilsonwhitetidelinedesigns]

This video is such a treasure! Both Lord Salisbury and Dr. Burns are so learned and such a pleasure to listen to and learn from. I watched this video twice. I was utterly engaged and enchanted with the tour. The library is a miracle and the house archives are pure gold. Thank you for this treat!

[@fainatselnik267]

Real treat to follow two intelligent people in a path to uncover the treasures of the past. Thank you. Loved Dr. Burns conviviality on Elizabethan portraits and lord Salisbury on the letter to trial Mary - remark about due process and all this trepidations to execute or not - gives you chills on so many levels.

[@Artzenflowers]

Note to ALL videographers; when a image, item or location is being discussed SHOW THE IMAGE not the party speaking. It’s so annoying to not be able to view the details being discussed.

[@genius-no5sl]

What an incredible place . Amazing lesson in history

[@winifredblackburn5409]

Thirty two years ago our Chinese visitors told us that the signs on the Chinese house were upside down. We mentioned to the staff but maybe they did not pass the message on !

[@Oshaoxin]

My cat would've loved it here EDIT: My God Dr Burns shines when she talks about the art she enjoys, what a fine woman👌

[@bealtainecottage]

It is important to elaborate on the image of the serpent on the left arm of the Queen. The serpent is the ultimate symbol of the Goddess! The story of serpents being driven out of Ireland by St Patrick is a story relating the final diminishment of women in the ancient Celtic culture by the imposition of the patriarchal church of Rome. Elizabeth was a renowned scholar and could read in several languages...she would have been very aware of the symbology she chose! Little wonder then that the men of the RC church despised her...she was a Goddess in her own right and stood in her own power, as in this portrait. Thank you so very much for this wonderful tour of Hatfield House...both informative and enchanting, thank you!

[@ajalvin2012]

Thank you for the extra information 👍

[@karenemanley6143]

Richly delightful Tour with his Lordship.

[@cleftoftherock6797]

History, Art, and Civilization...Thank you for enriching us by preserving and sharing all this beauty.

[@mcmulcat]

Lovely and fascinating. I loved my visit there several years ago. Thanks to all who made it possible for me to enjoy this from frozen North Dakota.

[@anayelisoria37]

I love how Lord Salisbury keeps debunking his family's history! It's funny yet lovely, and what a stunning home.

[@PLegalrep]

Spectacular guided tour. Such a special home with untold treasures. Thank you Lord Salisbury for opening the home to the world and I appreciate the expert analysis of the portraits by Dr. Burns. Quite fascinating. I got a kick out of the story behind the "Chinese Pleasure House" and how the ambassador instructed that the signs were upside down 41:45. Classic! And have to love the distinctly British joke at 17:12. A reference to 1300, Pope Boniface VIII who made it a rule that all people travelling to Rome should keep to the left perhaps?

[@graemecook2548]

What lovely accents these two have, especially Lord Salisbury, quintessentially English.

[@noeleneroodt783]

How absolutely wonderful and informative. The history of these historical houses is astounding ❤ Thank you for sharing with us ❤❤😊

[@henrylivingstone2800]

I like how they were talking about changing artist attribution in regards to the ermine portrait. How crazy would it be to know that historians and art experts were researching something that is in your home and has been in your family for hundreds of years!

[@brians9436]

Wow! So much history along with so much beauty! Simply amazing!

[@memorykeepersarchive3953]

I loved this so much. Thank you..!!

[@colleenkerr4152]

I'm a HUGE history buff but when I think of the overwhelming luxury enjoyed by the past and present occupants of these houses, I can't reconcile it with my paycheque to paycheque reality. It all is unreal. The value of the wood alone would have fed thousands.

[@HawkqOjOp]

Just lovely! What a treat, thank you! I could smell the wood. We're pretty sure the W. Cecil had dealings with my ancestors, Lord Burghley being a step-in attorney and friend for my ancestor in their court hearing over their spats with the Greys. The judge ruled eye for an eye and set both the Grey and my ancestor free. A greatxxxx grandmother married a Cecil over in the states...strongly researching him lol. Have researched much of what Lord Salisbury speaks about and I was like a child listening to his stories and admiring the artifacts with my nose on the screen. Lord Salisbury and Dr. Burns should give a tour of Burghley House!! 2024 Update: William Cecil (Lord Burghley) appears to have been our family attorney at one point, and they now believe that our young Cecil colonial family attorney who married our xxxxxxGGM after our xxxxxxGGF died of old age, and had children, was indeed a distant descendant of Lord B himself! Also have updated research showing that not only were my ancestors old rivals of the noble Greys, they WERE also the noble Grey's on the material side, Lady Jane Grey's family!! So exciting!

[@dw309]

True treasure of Western civilization and so relieved it is all so perfectly preserved by his Lordship.

[@Nana-vi4rd]

Wasn't Hatfield House where Elizabeth I lived most of her early life and where she was living when they came to tell her she was now Queen of England? I had heard that Hatfield House was called the Tudor nursery during the reign of Henry VII, is this true or not/

[@LynxSouth]

Your questions pertain to what is now called Hatfield Old Palace, the red brick remains of which are to the left of the modern building at 1:30. Yes to the questions about Elizabeth I. I don't know whether it was called the Tudor nursery back then, but all three of Henry VIII's children lived there at one time or other.

[@simoncrawley7430]

Must get Dr Burns to do a 'run' through my place to verify the Bob Ross above the fireplace.

[@justinleemiller]

Why would you leave rubbish in the fountain? Wouldn't you want that removed before you took the video footage?

[@ronniealex5523]

Speechless

[@AlvynLong]

Thank you for taking us through this amazing virtual tour, excellent to have the history information on hand which brings to life the reason why these things exist, it brings context to the imagery.

[@richardmckrell4899]

Who's idea was it to put that eyesore out front?

[@antonkider7360]

Is not Dr. Emily Burns a piece of art also...?

[@champagne.future5248]

Interesting detail about the connection to Oliver Twist. Wonderful video!

[@rowanbarrett6508]

Amazing portrait of our late Queen 👸🏼👑🇬🇧

[@sebastianapollodelavega1445]

Suchhhhhh a beautiful house good lord! So my style

[@Vulcan1022]

Dr Emily................yes!

[@pinkcarnation231]

What a gift! This was wonderful. Lord Salisbury is a lovely old gentleman! He would be alot of fun to talk history with.

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[@yokonakata3948]

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[@hoolydooly5799]

Thank you both I have watched 3 times.

[@TheDNAGroup]

@00:32, I became a Lord Salisbury fan. #GentlemanBulldog

[@bobbybill4042]

wow, this house is amazing and well decorated, usually these places have a lot of furniture but not laid out so well

[@tamaracarter1836]

What an incredibly beautiful building! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful piece of English history with us all. Definitely want to visit Hatfield in the near future.

[@melissapietrok8050]

Wow not necessary at all 😕 people hungry and starving 😢

[@henrylivingstone2971]

Quit virtue signaling. Sell your house, car and all your earthly possessions if you care so much

[@painterpip4531]

Glad I stumbled in here. Thank you Lord Salisbury and Dr. Emily Burns. Such an interesting talk in an interesting house. When this virus has finished confining us all, I must visit.

[@alexkalish8288]

I lived in England years ago by never saw this magnificent house. Lord Salisbury says he doesn't have much art and then we see this most famous of Elizabeth first's portraits. Dr. Burns is utterly charming and a real expert. Just the walnut in this home is worth a fortune. Lord Salisbury is also a fine knowledge of history and art. I'd curate that library for free - many discoveries to be made there. The definition of priceless - The Dee scroll alone is a national treasure with few equals. Many Ming dynasty and earlier pieces that are not even showpieces in this place. The whole history of England is reflected in this place from 1500-> present. I am a direct descendant of Lord Bothwell (mothers side) and you have his wife's death warrant - thank you for showing us this fantastic home and we thank the old one that it survives.

[@andrecampos5732]

Oh, I'm in love!

[@lindapierce8631]

Terrible camerawork! We wanted to see the pictures, etc that she was describing, but the camera was on her most of the time or too far away from art. So frustrating.

[@UKArtlover]

Well taking the Elizabeth the 1st example there was plenty of painting detail ,lovely shots of the hall, some shaky moments on Dr Burns , but splendid gell and very classy what ?!!! ;)

[@jomama5186]

Your place is amazing ! Wow. Very beautiful.

[@clarea2003]

I used to work there. A great job and really good perks. The curator was lovely and had a beautiful office.

[@timothyj1966]

Just WOW!

[@ajadrew]

So, first, there's Hatfield House, just up the road from me....then there's Dr Emily 🙏

[@lledrmorganp3591]

used to visit Hatfield House alot from Howe Dell School with our headmistress Miss Matthews

[@shaunrish9516]

Gorgeous room , lots of paneling lots of wood , a mans room you might say

[@bbhihoney]

The portrait of Elizabeth, the 1st. is just beautiful.

[@royaltararanger2125]

hello from royal hill of tara county meath ireland

[@rollingtones1]

17:08 Yes, let's go upstairs young lady...

[@margaretlovelock7031]

See No evil, hear no evil, speak no evil, Emily doesn’t mention the mouths but they are there.

[@patricialong5767]

Very nice and grand! Thanks! :)

[@realmccoy18]

i recognize the hall for The Favorite!

[@grumpysorc3744]

Luxury of great taste.

[@andrecampos5732]

No, really, I'm in love!

[@leonstevens1382]

“Moon goddess “ is going too far. She needs to do something with her hair. The house is splendid.

[@gabiwonderwall0582]

The tapestry is georgious.

[@maryburke1351]

Comment show more of your house and less of the people talking

[@leonstevens1382]

Pearls more expensive than diamonds? Really!

[@elizabethhislop2372]

Much rather look at the artwork they talk about not the presentets

[@BusyBob6971]

An excellent video! Very well done and enjoyable.

[@jamesbedford6642]

N also wat n earth is she wearing it's grumpy frumpy

[@levon3194]

It was very kind of you to deign to give me opportunity to behold this Stupendous video. I gratitude your for this. Let is all Holy Ghosts and Angels and Gods will be exalt your Glorious Soul Forever and Ever!!!

[@anneduigan4933]

lovely