Von Ribbentrop's Secret British House

On the edge of London, on a quiet tree-lined road stands Nazi Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop's former house, built on his orders in 1936-37 as a weekend retreat when he was German Ambassador to Britain. It is little changed from Ribbentrop's day.
A great many thanks to Philip Gardiner for kindly photographing Ribbentrop's former house, without whose kind assistance this video could not have been made.
Dr. Mark Felton FRHistS, FRSA is a well-known British historian, the author of 22 non-fiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Fe...
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Credits: US National Archives; Library of Congress; Stephen McKay; ernstol
Thumbnail: Ribbentrop colorisation by Klimbin

[@thomass1891]

When Goering objected to Ribbentrop becoming the German Ambassador to Britain, Hitler told Goering "Ribbentrop knows a lot of important people in Britain". Goering responded with "Yes, but the problem is that they know him".

[@GrrMeister]

*It's Herr Hermann Göring ! - It was reliably reported some years after [1942/3] that Herman and Adolf held frequent 'farting' competitions and fell out when Herr Göring released an awesome blast that actually broke Herr Hitler's recently installed WC at Berchtesgaden, he was NEVER forgiven after this incident and Hitler lost his record [being on Cabbage & Sauerkraut] of the best Farter in Deutschland & Österreich. He was a broken man after this incident and rarely spoke to Göring again, and was often overheard repeating Ich bin der beste Farter im ganzen Dritten Reich.*

[@AnoopSingh-sq2po]

What does it mean Why did he say that

[@Remykapel]

@@AnoopSingh-sq2po Ribbentrop had a bad reputation and they knew it. ...

[@ColinH1973]

Great line.

[@1973Washu]

Von Brickendrop...

[@01cthompson]

"Dear, I was just watching the KZbin and you'll never guess who used to live in our house."

[@asumazilla]

Now they're checking for the Swastika in the reception.

[@scottzehrung4829]

Can only imagine the wording of the Disclosure Statements of the Realtor.

[@williamevans9426]

@@asumazilla Check the floor tiles in the hall!

[@nemeczek67]

@@asumazilla "The entrance hall is adorned with a lovely Hindu symbol".

[@jacksonsmith5490]

@@nemeczek67 "No, the symbol is oriented correctly, the whole house is actually turned 45 degrees ;)"

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[@user-lm9oq6yw6n]

Gay

[@wolfmauler]

You'd do better to tell people to read books

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It is just another history channel, you now. A good one, but there are more of them.

[@darrenlee9237]

I would have thought you prefered burning books to reading them.

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[@jinnbuster4753]

I grew up in Hatch End which adjoins Pinner. When I was about eight, I remember my mother pointing out the house and saying that that was where Ribbentrop used to live. The only trouble was, I had no idea who Ribbentrop was.

[@jonathansimmons5353]

I grew up in that area, and the house seemed familiar

[@SparkyWaxAll]

Very cool

[@johannesvonsaaz3987]

​@@jonathansimmons5353is it near Morrisons?

[@Scott-up3bq]

The hangman knew who he was

[@jinnbuster4753]

@@Scott-up3bq How many eight year old hangman do you know?

[@swespeedy1]

My Czech grandfather was placed as a railway staff at a station near Berlin in 1943 - 44, and the Ribbentrop's train has stopped there for the night. Mrs. Ribbentrop invited some of staff for a dinner in the dining carriage, my grandpa was one of them. We know this from his hand written diary that we have.

[@global001]

That would indicate he was very friendly with them. :/

[@terrordisco2944]

@@global001why? In a place like nazi germany, you don’t want to offend people in power. If you’re gonna risk your life, it needs to be something more worthwhile than a social snub.

[@Tuocal01]

@@global001brainwashed I see

[@global001]

@@Tuocal01 how?

[@global001]

@@terrordisco2944 heard of the french resistance?

[@Hugh.Gilbert]

Unfortunately these days "renovated inside and out" most likely means "destroyed all of the interesting historical fefatures."

[@HE-162]

…like the giant swastika? I don’t think it’s unreasonable that it would have been destroyed…particularly because it was probably destroyed by the RAF long before the home held any historic value.

[@agbook2007]

Removing the swastika is one renovation of a historical home I can get behind.

[@davidlynch9049]

Like removing any trace that an ardent Nazi built it and lived there. Good for the owners.

[@williamwilliam5066]

No, it means a woman has made everything white, thrown cushions everywhere and made massive windows. They're good at that, and, um, other things. Probably.

[@kevinthepilgrim5441]

I’m sort of surprised it’s not listed for historical reasons. But wonder why he didn’t like London bricks?

[@johnvandewater4768]

A relationship with Hitler that "Soured." "Died of a Heart Attack inside the German Embassy." Imagine that......

[@RoyCousins]

At least the heart attack stopped him falling out of a window...

[@heinzer69]

Hitler loved Speer...oh and Blondi his dog. Eva was a platonic friend and they never got it together.

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Very Russian...

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Putins inspiration

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@@Game_Herowho?

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[@InfiniteMemes777]

@@drxym From who mate

[@wolfmauler]

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[@KOHNJOMO]

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[@sarfendman]

My Father was a fibrous plasterer and he did some refurbishment work at 9 Carlton House Terrace in the 80s. One of his jobs was to replace the cornice which had the Nazi swastika on it

[@Gate-of-Dawn]

Shame

[@RockinRobbins13]

@@Gate-of-Dawn Shame is what people who glorify symbols of thuggery on a national scale. Those swastikas needed to go.

[@JackHGUK]

​@@Gate-of-Dawnshame?

[@Steve-GM0HUU]

Interesting, thanks for sharing.

[@brianjones7907]

@@Gate-of-Dawn ?? Why ??

[@roberste]

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[@lordeden2732]

Hardly a new tale

[@brick6347]

I live in Przemysl... so yeah, this guy. My half of the city ended up in the USSR. But on the bright side, the mother-in-law's house would be in Germany. I'm a glass half-full kind of guy.

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Comment made mu day! My kind of humor😂😂😂

[@djquinn11]

Hahaha! That’s pretty funny…

[@Censored-Comrade]

Yeah, a nazi??

[@scottfoster3445]

Love that

[@davidchosewood647]

😂

[@RandomGuy-qr5jw]

I already posted this on Dr. Feltons call for assistance concerning this video, but in case someone is interested in a tiny bit more background knowledge: Ribbentrops grandson was my doctor for the first fifteen years of my life. My grandmother actually knew his mother (ribbentrops daughter, dont know which one though) quite well. She still tells stories about her being proud of being one of Hitlers favorite childrens and with how much authority she delegated random people around. She must have been quite the character. Her son though (my ex doctor) was, and hopefully still is, a very warm, welcoming and friendly person

[@aeroAdvocate]

This is extremely interesting. Schloss Fuschl is now a Luxury Collection Hotel where I've stayed several times. Never once did it cross my mind that this property once belonged to Ribbentrop.

[@adbp473]

A classic and well-known example ofJoachim von Ribbentrop's buffoonery took place in Durham Cathedral, in 1936. As the organist struck up the hymn 'Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken' in the version that is identical to the German national anthem. Thinking it was a nod to his visit, Ribbentrop stood up and gave the Nazi salute. His host, the 7th Marquess of Londonderry had to ask him to sit down (no doubt pulling on his right arm).

[@robertmiller1299]

Excellent story

[@williamevans9426]

I'm surprised the Marquess didn't join him!

[@marks6663]

Well you can't blame the guy since the tune is identical.

[@garypulliam3421]

Much ado about nothing.

[@jackpontiac52]

@@GNMi79 It was a Hymm that sounds the same as the anthem

[@arttutolonen4545]

Always a great evening when a new video drops.

[@BwInNewJersey]

Thats original

[@varrick1226]

I've studied a lot of WW2 history and so much of what Dr. Felton speaks of I was not aware. That's why I love this channel you learn so much more above and beyond what you knew. Thanks so much.

[@iansnow7211]

I agree 100 percent, you cannot know everything, as every day is a welcome new revelation.

[@Mochi_993]

Ron Vibbentrop, as the Monty Python were calling him 😂

[@coryburris8211]

“Nein, nein, nein!” 😂

[@darkhelmet9757]

@@coryburris8211 "some other, different bloke."

[@NV..V]

No wonder you can't find the A2, this is a map of Stalingrad...

[@jackpontiac52]

I have to apologize, he hasn't had any sleep since 1945 !

[@johnrogan9420]

RIBBENTROP SEEMS LIKEABLE!!

[@alanhindmarch4483]

In the 1960’s when visiting my Uncle who lived in Pinner, Middlesex with my parents. He showed us Ribbentrop’s House. To me it didn’t really mean anything at the time. As a side note, my Uncle was in the SOE, but we didn’t know this till I believe the 1990’s, when he was asked to attend an award ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

[@hasangodfather01]

What's SOE ?

[@Gonzo7741]

@@hasangodfather01Special Operations Executive

[@alanhindmarch4483]

@@hasangodfather01 You actually don’t know what the SOE was. Look it up.

[@scottnothing1982]

I only found out my grandfather was in the SOE last month when I read through his RAF flight log. He never said a word before he died.

[@TheBrummie1960]

Yet another top quality Mark Felton presentation, simply oozing with fascinating facts about previously unknown aspects of Germany in the first half of the 20th century. First class!

[@michaelcap9550]

Hearing the intro music means class is about to start.

[@jeremyfdavies]

This is one of your best videos yet, had me gripped and on the edge of my seat. Fascinating!

[@mitchmatthews6713]

A great way to spend my Sunday afternoon. Cheers, Mark!

[@iainweller452]

Interesting information that I didn’t know about, Great Sunday viewing

[@silverdrillpickle7596]

On a Sunday? Instant 👍

[@burningchrome70]

The picture of von Ribbentrop adjusting his tie is perfect timing.

[@jamesgarman4788]

Another great video Mark! Many thanks for posting.

[@johncarter44]

Dr. Felton and Why Files my two favorite channels on KZbin!

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[@-.Steven]

Fascinating! Always enjoyable to see and learn from a Mark Felton production.

[@littlebrookreader949]

It’s amazing to hear these war stories and watch photos taken at the time and so well preserved. Thanks!

[@katherinecooper6159]

Thank you for sharing this video.

[@RRM13]

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[@williamwilliam5066]

Where were you in WW2?

[@RRM13]

@@williamwilliam5066 Born in 1964

[@cav4290]

The style of the house is very similar to many houses of the era found in Berlin, in particular in Dahlem. Unfortunately the architect was not mentioned. Some that have built similar to the style are Fritz August Breuhaus (de Groot) and another being Bruno Paul.

[@thEannoyingE]

I’ve been sharing your videos with my brother, he loves them. This is another topic I don’t think has seen much attention. Thanks for another history lesson Dr. Felton.

[@nodarkthings]

Absolutely fascinating, Dr. Felton. Thank you.

[@seandelap8587]

A fascinating bit of history thank you very much for this

[@greenfuzz13]

Needs country house to escape relentless press attention in London. Flies the swastika flag in the front yard whenever he's at the country house.

[@ericcarlson3746]

That's exactly what I thought

[@kenw2225]

Not an issue.

[@joeswampdawghenry]

Haahahahahahah.. It's protocol

[@jdrancho1864]

It's British ritual. The flag is flown when the lord of the manor is in residence. It is only natural that a German official would fly the official German flag.

[@user-uc1jj3hu7m]

My ex wife and myself viewed the property late 80s when it was offered for sale. It was very reasonably priced as the economy was as today, in a slump and interest rates high. It did indeed have a swastika at the entrance. The eventual buyers when remodelling stripped back the false walls and staircase coverings (possibly added when the RAF used it) to find ornate swastika motif railings and other symbols and carvings. I seem to remember it was actually still owned by the Wesr German government? Who just wanted shot of the place. And if memory serves when they looked in the garage after buying the Property, Ribbontropps Maybach official car came with the property as no one had bothered to go in there before the sale? Now there's one that got away.

[@babuzzard6470]

I saw this was added an hour before I went to work this morning but didn’t have time to watch, been looking forward to this all day, thanks again Mark from Australia 🇦🇺, best channel anywhere.👍

[@garymichael8591]

Qld

[@dannybeun948]

Always a pleasure great documentary

[@paulmurphy42]

Keep 'em coming Mark!

[@archstanton5603]

An informative and well-produced video - thank you.

[@Imagewalk]

Thank you for bringing these stories to us.

[@TroyDowVanZandt]

Re Ribbentrop getting his von, when living in Germany back in the 80s, it was not uncommon for my Dutch toponym last name of Van Zandt to be misheard as von Zandt. When members of the older generation heard it this way, they would often ask, "Sind Sie Adliger, Herr von Zandt?" or are you a nobleman, Mr. Van Zandt? This would happen with such regularity that one day I replied. "Ja, ich bin ein amerikanischer Adliger. Ich bin lesens- und schreibensfähig." This translates to "I'm an American nobleman. I can read and write." Needless to say, this quip raised a few eyebrows.

[@46FreddieMercury91]

Ludwig Van Beethoven tried to use his Van as Von when dealing with court cases involving his nephew

[@TroyDowVanZandt]

@@46FreddieMercury91 Yes, the noble courts provided a better venue. I believe he blew it when he said, “Wäre ich Adliger” or “Were I a nobleman.” What? You’re not?

[@Gary85Paul]

Imagine spending a couple of million quid on your dream house, only to find that it's the subject of a well known war historian's KZbin video.

[@Dianaemanuel]

Superb content as always Mr Felton!

[@susanfurner1988]

Another wonderful and informative documentary . Thank you !!!

[@paulmoore120]

What detail. Fabulous.Thanks.

[@golic7123]

Fascinating - Thank You 🙂

[@ProWhitaker]

Thanks for the video

[@foodlover2236]

Always enjoy your videos. So many are offbeat and with intriguing info.

[@christophertupper8811]

Thank you for your very informative background on von Ribbentorp. As an aside may I indulge you, and your viewers, with the story of my grandfather's efforts on behalf of both of the warring sides of WW2. His name is William Preiswerk and he was the military attache at the Swiss embassy in London. From the outset of war, the Swiss moved their remaining diplomatic corps into the evacuated German Embassy. My grandfather took over Ribbentorp's office. Throughout the war he flew with the RAF to neutral Lisbon, from there to Spain, across the Pyrennees - coercing on his way a farmer to using his horse and cart. He would then meet army officers of the Wehrmacht to discuss the treatment of Allied POWs, (whether they were receiving Red Cross parcels) on an airfield grass apron in occupied Europe. Return to London and go about following up on the welfare of Italian POWs held in the UK. His Swiss diplomatic passport, with so many visa stamps in it, is a testimony to this very dangerous logistical mission(s) - the welfare of POWs on both sides. He was also witness to the aftermath of the Katyn Woods massacre. When he learned of the final surrender of the Nazi regime, he went into his (sequestered) office, and broke into Ribbentorp's cache of vintage wine stored there, uncorked the best and toasted the Allied victory. The Swiss neutral ? Not in my grandfathers case. He got a CBE for his efforts, and kept very quiet about it, sadly.

[@stevenwilson5737]

The Tour of Buckingham place you did Mark was pure gold, I’m Scottish born and bred there’s a lot of history regarding the Nazis and the Irish during the 2nd war up here in the west coast of Scotland. I’ve heard small bits and pieces but it would be interesting if more about the partnership the Nazis had with the IRA? Great content.

[@AtheistOrphan]

Buckingham place?

[@stevenwilson5737]

Yep he was invited to (Mark) the palace Garden party, all the guests were treated like cattle apparently! Hilarious!

[@AtheistOrphan]

@@stevenwilson5737 - I just wondered where Buckingham PLACE was. (As opposed to Buckingham PALACE, I thought it was a different area or street).

[@teeteetuu94]

@@AtheistOrphan Yea, it's right at the corner at the end of my street. The old couple living there are quite a nasty bit of work. People in the neighbourhood treat them with quite some scorn.

[@AtheistOrphan]

@@teeteetuu94 - Brilliant!😀

[@csaint6780]

Thank you Mark Felton, my favorite Historian!!

[@johnjacobs1625]

Thx Dr Mark!! Well Done!! Cheers JJ

[@EllieMaes-Grandad]

At a large house in Broomfield, near Chelmsford, von R met the owner, a Mr Duffy, devout RC, at least once, pre-war. An aunt of mine was in service there and didn't take to the visitor at all. I was told this many decades ago and never enquired any more about it, but the meeting seemed odd somehow . . .

[@DavidJCane]

Sounds like a scene from "Remains of the Day".

[@jamespfitz]

Roman Catholic?

[@Mike-gc2ro]

You never cease to amaze Dr.Felton! Great video!

[@missk1942]

Love this channel!

[@The_Corporal]

Great topic and there were some things I wonder about him. Thanks Dr Mark Felton

[@f0nkmeistah]

Please make a video about his son: Rudolf von Ribbentrop. During World War II, this young man showed exceptional courage as a soldier. Definitely worth a video!

[@marqsee7948]

not if it celebrates him, his courage won't matter.

[@jpdj2715]

a [Nazi] Waffen-SS officer who served and was decorated [by the Nazis] in World War II. Seems to me the dominant tone in this channel is the fight against, not the fight of, the Nazis. And when the latter is discussed, it's generally in the context of the former. The ideas to build a new anti-democratic class-society and attempts to install a new mythology, to implement a new variant of old Sparta's failed social model, to think that one people must rule the world, and there is no place for other values and norms, to think that human lives are worthless, are not surprising after millennia of a feudal ruling class in a conspiracy with clergy, basically with comparable values. Only, the "afterlife" got replaced by the honour of dying as a hero for the system under leadership of a new talking/preaching class that would not stand a chance in the battlefield themselves, but precisely know how to convince their subjects in losing their lives in there. There is no honour in that model. Exceptional courage would have been to resist all that, rather than doing what was expected by low-life criminals. And not being able to see through the fairy tales raises the suspicion of limited intellect.

[@marqsee7948]

or agenda. @@jpdj2715

[@yolandabrinkman2653]

​@jpdj2715 for a good example research Mr Kűstermeijer. A German social democrat journalist, in and out of the concentration camps, where he met his future wife. First German reuter correspondent to Jerusalem, central to the negotiations between Germany and Israel for establishment of diplomatic relations. Offered the post of first German ambassador to Israel. Refused the honour as Mr Kűstermeijer wanted to write his books and be a journalist. This little known hero was highly valued by Israel.

[@jpdj2715]

@@yolandabrinkman2653 - Thank you. He's a great example to society and illustrates my point very well. Note that I replaced "German" by "Nazi". Their "Leader" was an Austrian. And across Europe old feudal upper-classes opportunistically wanted to join the Nazi movement - especially the family members who were not going to inherit the title and estate. And each European country had its own Nazi party with most of their members condoning, and collaborating with, Nazi occupation forces.

[@MrHiBeta]

Nice research!

[@InfamousGUNN]

Thank you sir once again, more insights!

[@bighulkingwar_machine1123]

This is where ive always wanted your channel to be...70K views in 4 hours😎 You've earned it my friend

[@peterconrad6982]

As to his occasionally inappropriate demeanour, the British nicknamed him Joachim von Brickendrop.

[@vilebrequin6923]

Yes, his performing of the Nazi salute at his audience with the King added to this reputation and caused a great deal of eyebrow-raising in the Palace. 'Sans souci' translates as 'without care'.

[@arno-luyendijk4798]

Goebbels did it even better: due to his nobility having accessed by marriage only, he humiliated him in nazi circles as 'Von Ribbensnob'.

[@suzyqualcast6269]

Right arm zieg-heiling our King, for instance??

[@faithlesshound5621]

@@vilebrequin6923 It translates better as "Gay Abandon," at least if we are talking about Frederick the Great's palace in Potsdam.

[@thunderbird1921]

Very interesting. Ribbentrop as a matter of fact infamously screamed at our American diplomats when Hitler declared war on the United States on December 11, 1941. After reading the war declaration, he thundered "YOUR PRESIDENT WANTED THIS WAR, NOW HE HAS IT!" before storming out of the room. Definitely one of the more dramatic moments of World War II, at least diplomatically.

[@CameronMcCreary]

Nice presentation Mark. I noticed that in the current photo of Kingswood, the lower story shades were pulled so as to keep "prying eyes" from looking in. An expensive place to live in.

[@richardpope2114]

Today on Escape to the Country we are helping Joachim and his wife find a family home with room for entertaining and a guard house and he has a healthy budget of 8000 RM Good work Dr Felton keep it up

[@kathygrosvenor4464]

I continue to be fascinated by this channel. Although it was a frightful, dark, time in History, your videos give surprising new facts to me and I’ll watch them several times. I appreciate all the work which goes into your work. Brilliant.

[@Roller_Ghoster]

von Ribbentropp visited a stately home near me called Mountstewart. He visited in 1936 with SS bodyguards. By sheer irony Churchill stayed their on occasion too.

[@wolfmauler]

When did Churchill stay there??

[@harpo7226]

@@wolfmaulerit was before he became prime minister.

[@sUi5Udos]

There is a statuette of a stormtrooper on display, it was a gift from von Ribbontropp to the Londonderry family. I was told that he went sailing on Strangford Lough while there. He fell overboard and his hosts had to fish him out.

[@sUi5Udos]

@@wolfmauler I believe that Churchill was a cousin of Lord Londonderry.

[@Gate-of-Dawn]

Rangers fans still do the national socialist salute in his honour at ibrox

[@michaelmclaren7373]

…and here I thought the whole Nazis living in Britain thing was just a Monty Python sketch…

[@JESUSisLORD24151]

Dr. Felton, you're an encyclopedia of interesting facts. Thank you for another great video.

[@kevinsoundmixer]

I sure wish we could have seen inside this place! Fascinating, as always Mark, thanks!

[@coateskylie]

I didn't know von Ribbentrop lived in Canada I guess I missed when he went to our Canadian Parliament and was recognized by the speaker of the house.

[@markroycroft]

I’ve heard he even worked (briefly?) on the building of Montreal’s Jacques Cartier Bridge.

[@aliceholmes4952]

Thank you for this video Mr. Felton for clarifying exactly why that flag was used because I know a lot of people will be triggered, and wondering why it was used on British soil

[@Censored-Comrade]

The Royal family being Nazis though...

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

We also have to realize that it was 1936 and the Nazi flag and the swastika itself hadn't gotten the oppbrobrium it would recieve later on. While I'm sure some people didn't care for the sight of it most people in all likelihood didn't care about it one way or another.

[@chrisstephens6673]

No different to say a tricolor over a French diplomat, the flag used had no sinister context at the time, but it soon did.

[@Jreb1865]

Why are people "triggered" by a bit of cloth? Weird...

[@chrisstephens6673]

@@Jreb1865 association rather than reality, a typical response. Oh and a lot of propaganda against an ancient good luck symbol, with some reason perhaps.

[@agbook2007]

Banger video, Mark! 👍

[@radicalbricks]

Thanks for this video very interesting!

[@keithrookledge2031]

Pinner Local History Society has information about the interior of his house

[@BrianMurfitt]

I was not aware that Von Ribbentrop was a former German ambassador to the U.K, and his house was based in Pinner. It's a large, but a characterless home. Thanks again Dr Felton for your very informative videos of the WW2 period. 😮

[@wolfmauler]

What did you think Ribbentrop's role in the III Reich was?

[@beerye9331]

@@wolfmauler He was a British nurse

[@tt-ew7rx]

He said he was not aware that Ribbentrop was the German ambassador to the UK before today. Why do you want to know the views of a non-expert?

[@carlhawkins-tu9yl]

Goring asked Hitler why he made Ribbentrop ambassador to England because he was a jackass and unqualified, Hitler said it was because he knew a lot of higher echelon people in England, to which Goring said "Yes, but the problem is that they also know him".

[@aevans-jl9ym]

They unnecessarily stripped all the character out of the house. By removing the Nazi motif from the entrance and the large flag pole flying the Nazi Swastika flag

[@hangin-in-thereawesome4245]

Love your videos!!!

[@Ann-qf5vk]

This is so new to me. Thank you

[@BHuang92]

Must be an awkward sleepover when you have to explain to your friends why there is a giant swastika on the floor......

[@ericcarlson3746]

"Whatever you do, don't look under that carpet" - Basil Fawlty

[@scockery]

You can't not see it.

[@brycebell8221]

I'm sure that would have been the RAF's first job when they moved in. To remove it

[@ColinH1973]

I would bet that it's not there now.

[@luda7549]

i love watching your videos

[@countrywideboy]

Sir you have excelled yourself again, Thank you.

[@ashleyupshall7641]

Interesting vid Mark. New one on me thanks for posting.

[@patrickmccarron5059]

Never really understood why Ribbentrop was executed when Speer was spared. Ribbentrop was an ambassador and just did what ambassadors are supposed to do.

[@nextminvideos]

So did Jodl and Keitel?

[@kevinbarry71]

he was the foreign minister all through the war. Try to keep up

[@faithlesshound5621]

After his ambassadorship, Ribbentrop was Foreign Minister for seven years. Hitler noted that while his other advisers were cautious and he had to "blow them up," R always went for the most extreme position so H could relax. The Nuremberg Tribunal found him guilty on four counts: crimes against peace, planning a war of aggression, war crimes and crimes against humanity. He played a large part in the Anschluss and the invasions of Czechoslovakia and Poland. He facilitated the "Final Solution." Those who committed atrocities in France and Denmark reported directly to him.

[@valerietaylor9615]

He signed the non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union in 1939. One would think that would have been a point in his favor. 😂

[@seattlewa8500]

You are joking aren’t you? He was much more than just an ambassador. He was for a war with Britain. He encouraged Japan to attack the U.S.. He was heavily involved in the ‘final solution’, the murdering of 6 million Jews. He was a war criminal.

[@jhvorlicky]

Google Maps blows up serving the same search fifty thousand times in one hour 🤣

[@robperkins2085]

Ha! I just did that. No street view though.

[@jhvorlicky]

@@robperkins2085 interesting that, isn't it

[@barneylawrence595]

Hey Dr. Felton. Great video as usual. Looking forward for a biography on SA Chief Ernst Rohm.

[@christyhart8254]

Another excellent video!

[@shanewaterman4125]

Love to know if this is the house where Ribbentrop was alleged to have been bedding Wallis Simpson. The dates match up.

[@williamevans9426]

Apparently, WS might also have 'entertained' JvR at the London apartment she shared with her husband, Ernest. She certainly hosted Edward, Prince of Wales at that location, sometimes with her husband present in another room (nothing salacious - Ernest was prepared to turn a blind, knowing Edward was their main source of funds).

[@markroycroft]

A biography of Wallis Simpson - “That Woman” by Anne Sebba (2011) - states that there was no affair between Ribbentrop and WS.

[@shanewaterman4125]

@@markroycroft unless Anne Sebba had access to the files held on the whole WS/Abdication/Marburg files that are being held under an extended 100 years rule, she would not have been in a position to state categorically either way. The fact is, none of us are likely to know with 100% certainty as we'll all be long gone before the files are made public, if indeed they ever are. However, although they couldn't get conclusive proof, the security services were 'rather sure' there was more to the relationship than just 'meeting at cocktail receptions' coincidences. One thing portrayed in The Crown in the episode on Marburg is correct: they started restricting what went into Edward VIIIths red box everyday as they were convinced early on (later proved correct) that classified and secret information contained within was 'reaching sources for which it was not intended'.

[@romanguirey6956]

Very interesting

[@-.Steven]

Nice. Excited to see this!

[@maestroadam]

Ultra interesting video - thank you!

[@Diogenes1360]

Mark Felton is the Man !!!

[@madfemurfast]

Never disappoints.

[@markherzog9484]

Facinating story…….very informative 👍

[@Trek001]

Point of order, Mark... Ribbentrop arrived to take up his position in October 1936, formally presenting his credentials to Edward VIII on the 30th - not to George VI

[@faithlesshound5621]

Good point. Edward VIII would have appreciated being greeted with a straight-armed salute. There are videos here showing him (as Prince of Wales) teaching the salute to his nieces Elizabeth and Margaret.

[@1258-Eckhart]

Quite possible that you may find such a villa in Munich's "Speckgürtel", but it's as foreign here as in North London: The architecture is very Hanseatic.

[@rolliejohnson1000]

As always very informative an interesting

[@giorgosgeorgiadis1845]

Thanks Mr Felton

[@cambellevans9945]

Apparently there used to be a framed signed letter from Von Ribbentrop on the wall in a Wine Merchants in Carmarthen. I have no idea where the letter is now.