WE MET MRS CROCOMBE. || A Visit to Audley End House and Gardens [Vlog]

A vlog of our visit to Audley End House and Gardens, ft. Mrs Crocombe being iconic.
A hundred thousand million thanks to the wonderful folks at English Heritage and Audley End House and Gardens for welcoming us! Most Special Shoutouts to Gareth the contentwizard, Rebecca at tickets & info, and of course to Kathy for being a dream come true.
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(Thank you, English Heritage, for inviting us to come and visit!)
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“English Country Garden” by Aaron Kenny, KZbin Audio Library
“Wishful Thinking” by Dan Lebowitz, KZbin Audio Library

[@threadsattached6105]

Mrs Crocombe slipping her tea as she tells off Mary Anne is the most Iconic moment of all time

[@NobodyCares-tr1wl]

my my this tea is hot, just like my burn.

[@misashitao3595]

I did not see it,at what time frame is it?

[@alisonzzz8777]

@@misashitao3595 5:55

[@tagyouritification]

I was thinking her tea cup was bottomless 😊

[@ericawhite9778]

Sippin tea, spillin tea. 😎

[@raffyd.e45]

Mrs Crocombe sipping her TEA whilst spilling the TEA about salty sponge cake!

[@BCSchmerker]

@@mudkipx9052 Which, for Stateside implementers of Victorian English recipes such as Mrs. Crocombe supervises at Audley End House & Gardens, Audley End, Essex, GBR, makes C&H® Hawaiian Washed Sugar™ a reasonable substitute where brown sugar and/or molasses is optional rather than mandated.

[@AlottaBoulchit]

I C O N I C

[@hwren9845]

@@mudkipx9052 golden caster sugar is pretty popular in the UK

[@msoda8516]

Raffy Dickins-E Love it

[@TheReeShow]

The little smile she cracks almost breaking character xD

[@ina_eros]

6:02 “sometimes we need to learn from our mistakes don’t we” * sips tea * THE SHADE

[@arifahmad908]

So iconic

[@azizabrown]

In my head I saw like a thug life edit 😂

[@MelonHere20]

That part sent me XD

[@WolfieRiddle93]

Her royal majesty mrs crocombe the queen of shade

[@wherefancytakesme]

"I am proving myself, aren't I, Mrs. Crocombe?" "Yes, you are. By not putting any salt in it." O U C H .

[@39BiN03]

THE WAY I ABSOLUTELY THREW MYSELF WHEN MS CROCOMBE SAID “i know you don’t like to talk about it but sometimes we need to learn from our mistakes don’t we👁☕️👁”

[@user-jg3yx8yu4l]

not the tea between the eyes!! 😂😂

[@idyll.ic1jrch799]

LUKA LUKA NIGHT FEVER

[@TsarinaJacksontore]

shade intensiefise

[@100wouldrathernot7]

and they said infinity war was the most ambitious crossover in history

[@k1tkat-kate]

+

[@christinenayshsuarez6046]

Lol ikr

[@rizkytp]

Pfft infinity war is such a joke compared to this.

[@Megan-ir3ze]

*AVENGERS THEME INTENSIFIES*

[@AguaAsui]

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[@xingcat]

I would watch an entire Netflix series about Mrs. Crocombe sassing Maryanne for 24 episodes.

[@wompwomp8272]

💀💀💀

[@minteaskullz]

The shade

[@scsstudios]

Don't forget Sylvia, Annie, Edgar, and Mrs Warwick! (And probably Mr Vert and Mr Lincoln)

[@picantesworld7723]

Me too

[@UnownKanine]

Renewed for 4 more seasons and seeing the progress of Mrs. Crocombe's mad sass.

[@IamNotANumber]

I went to drama school, these English Heritage ladies are Queen's of improvisation.

[@Simbel88]

They are from Past Pleasures, not English Heritage. :)

[@nikkiknot4572]

my late grandmother was in service and started as a kitchen maid, and when she left she had rose to rank of ladies maid. she past away age 97 in 1995

[@Saskatchetooner]

Awww sad to hear. The stories she’d tell though 😘

[@tdsims1963]

Where did she work? Did she tell stories or keep a journal? What a treasure that would be!

[@leechowning2712]

We honestly need to look into bringing back home service. The US is not good to people below a certain level... I grew up in hillbilly country in the hills of Missouri. Service, such as kitchen help, housekeeping and childcare, was one of the first steps for many young ladies. Men often started as stewards, houseboys, drivers and such... And with this 'work history' they could get better jobs later.

[@Musicalfantastic]

My great grandmother was in service too. She was the housekeeper of young Princess, who was releated to the last emperor of Germany. The Emperor was her Husbands Uncle-in-law. My Great-Granny was very proud of her position and was some kind of a motherly friend to the Princess. I met the Princess a few times. She was always very kind to me. We talked sometimes on the graveyard, because Great-Grannys Grave was not far away from the graves of the noble Family. The Princess died a few years ago, nearly 100 years old.

[@Sanisgillon]

I adore how I WAS trash for Mrs C even before I started watching Bernadette's videos. This is like the merging of two majestic worlds.

[@beth12svist]

I started watching Bernadette's videos because they were recommended to me from Mrs Crocombe's, I think.

[@HearthandSickle]

Have you seen the English Heritage colaboration with the Townsends channel? Another brilliant light shone when two worlds collided!

[@marymeyan]

Same

[@Sanisgillon]

Flying V.S. Farm OMG yes! Next up, Bernadette teams up with John Townsend 😍

[@alibabafurball]

@@HearthandSickle That was an awesome collaboration. There is also priorattire who is the one who made the riding habit shown for the woman riding side saddle, and she has a video of her version with the same fabric. Very cool to see these re-enactors and support for that in all of these videos.

[@loveandcupcakes100]

“Infinity War is the most ambitious crossover yet.” *Mrs.Crocombe:* Hold my tea.

[@thegoodkindofweirdo]

Queen B? More like *Queen CrocomB*

[@trevorkevinsweeney9099]

Queen crocombe

[@lisawillis8227]

😆😆😆

[@akemi5082]

Hold my Brandy xd

[@scsstudios]

Perhaps... "Ha. Hold my tea, dear."

[@rozajura9613]

'it can be beautiful without being sunny' - a true British anthem

[@We_Are_All_Vultures]

I'm from Australia and I find cool overcast and green a beautiful relief

[@Feimicha]

I’m from the East coast of New York, and I particularly despise sticky or very dry summer weather, and I really don’t like being tan in any way regardless of season, so yes, cloudy or overcast but not on the verge of mild rain with some of the sky peeking out with flashes of sun is best, with the temperature being enough for short sleeves in the day and long sleeves in the evening.

[@ron8675309]

"And I'm proving myself, aren't I?" "You are proving yourself, yes. You are, Mary Ann. By making another [cake] without any salt in it." *Cue the YEAAAAAAAAH from Won't Get Fooled Again*

[@raraavis7782]

Oh, I had no idea, Mrs. Crocombe‘s cooking was a regular feature at Audley End House. I thought, they just did the occasional video there. Now I definitely want to visit 😄

[@joletapetty6706]

They talk about it in the series they did about being Mrs Crocombe. They don't always have the same actress, though.

[@danielleking262]

omg ditto, I thought it was just for the video, holy crap!!

[@Becuziamawesome]

This is nothing more than being historically *_iconic_*

[@Nightingale2023]

Agreed. Bernadette and her videos are historically iconic, no doubt about it

[@michellaloving6298]

I love how how Mrs. Crocombe never broke character!

[@danielleking262]

Never!

[@sar983]

I LOVE THE WAY SHE IS IN HER MISS CROCOMBE❤CHARACTER

[@awkwardpanda1081]

This is honestly the geekiest/dorkiest/niche thing I have ever been excited and jealous about. I was smiling from ear to ear for you guys! HAHA

[@isda3314]

I can imagine someone just smiling like Jeff the Killer xD

[@clarakoenig7923]

I'm a historical interpreter like Mrs Crocombe and her staff (except I do 16th century Scotland rather that 19th century England) and I have to say, this video made me tear up just a tiny bit. My work is often very busy and it's really easy to get bogged down and feel under-appreciated. Having you so very clearly *Get It* and be so appreciative really brings comfort to my heart

[@clarakoenig7923]

(Though I feel compelled to point out that English Heritage only operate in England, not the UK, their equivalent in Wales and Scotland being Cadw and Historic Scotland respectively.)

[@jenniferpearce1052]

Haven't been to Scotland yet, but I appreciate the work you do! I often think how hard it would be to prep for those roles! People can ask anything. I asked a blacksmith once about the arrangement of buttons on his pants (er, trousers) because I just couldn't figure out how they worked. It wasn't like a modern button fly. He figured out how to appropriately share with the audience the arrangement of overlapping buttoned flaps!

[@clarakoenig7923]

@@jenniferpearce1052 I've had to tell people "I'm sorry, I'm just a servant, I'm not educated enough to know about those things" more times than I can count, and then I've gone to research the thing they asked for the next time I get asked that exact same question! It is a lot of facts to remember but it's great, great fun to go and find them out, and figure out an in character way to explain things. Mental gymnastics!

[@exidstealsmywigeverydayuwu4789]

I'm five months late to this. But let me tell you that I don't know what exactly you do but I appreciate you a lot. Re-enacting history is very hard and tiring I assume but your passion and love for it makes me so happy. Just know if you have a KZbin channel or you can recommend about Scotland history and such I will definitely subscribe to it and would love to know more.

[@Sezbet1]

Clara Koenig where are you? Being a Horticulturist my interest is in historical agricultural and horticultural methods (especially the kitchen garden). I’d love to visit next time we’re up.

[@SageDeSnail]

When you said “excuse the muggles” I nearly lost it laughing, I was not expecting that and it was hilarious!

[@BCSchmerker]

As I understand things, J. K. Rowling invented the term "muggle" from "mug" (English for an easily fooled simpleton) for her _Harry Potter_ book series, and the Geocachers borrowed it as a reference for other-than's. No surprise to me that Miss Banner would likewise.

[@Cabin13houseoflife]

I never got into H.P but I laughed I do understand some H.P saying.

[@black_whitether3308]

Omg same lol

[@KiloPapaWhiskey]

I know it's all in good fun, but it kinda bothers me when she says it. As if it was the equivalent to your friend being oblivious that the n-word is a bad word. No hate though--I still enjoy her videos.

[@jeric_synergy8581]

@Shinobu Tsurubushi , and yet, so damn tedious.

[@greenyawgmoth]

"horses are the period accurate version of cars" oh my god I had to pause the video.

[@mirjanbouma]

Same, I about died! 😂

[@Pakkens_Backyard]

So essentially they went to the garage to see a carwash.

[@chrisdowney427]

Get out

[@animax_ime4137]

Mrs. Crocombe sipping TEA while spilling the TEA about Mary Anne got me laughing so much 😂😂

[@elizabeth4532]

The beginning of the ECU - extended crocombe universe

[@rosejudge398]

I CHOKED 🤣

[@dot7428]

I choked on cookies reading this

[@JoshJNYC]

@@dot7428 *biscuits :P

[@micheall1127]

HAHAHA 😂😂😂😂

[@mikeoxmaul45]

*THE THOUDANSANDTH LIKE IS MINE* *I AM GROWING STRONGER*

[@riaalex2000]

Mrs. Warrick and Mrs. Crocombe definitely drink tea after dark talking about those damned maids and their boys

[@robertlozyniak3661]

@Sarah Hamilfan Let's just hope that they are not the kind of proper, respectable folk who make a point of living lives utterly devoid of fun... except, of course, for the "fun" one has in making sure that no one else gets to have any fun, either.

[@IamMeIam]

She even gives shade in front of the fans! Mary Anne had it coming!

[@sethofspades2632]

She only had herself to blame!

[@MistressGlowWorm]

Who else was waiting for Her to say “For this recipe you will need.”

[@arifahmad908]

Lol

[@audreyhogan8285]

Lol

[@MistressGlowWorm]

Audrey Hogan Did she say it when you were there?

[@audreyhogan8285]

Van Allen Belts Huh?

[@MistressGlowWorm]

Audrey Hogan I thought you were one of the ones who went.

[@purplealice]

I used to think, when I was a child in school, that I hated history - it seemed to consist of memorizing lists of which king won what war in which year. But eventually I discovered "re-enacting" and "living history", and I found it far more palatable. I like seeing people in period clothing, and knowing what they ate, and how they made these things, and what they did for fun. *That's* the kind of history I enjoy!

[@rosemcguinn5301]

You may do well to try the Townsends channel here on KZbin as well, if you haven't already.

[@BunnydoesArt]

It’s sort of a way of Historical Anthropology! it’s the funnest way to learn history, I think

[@purplealice]

Rose McGuinn, I recognize you from your comments to Townsends ;-)

[@grukarndy]

This is exactly what I love about history. Have you read Liza Picard's books about London in different eras? That is her wheelhouse as well, and they are such good reads!

[@purplealice]

@@BunnydoesArt History is about *people*, not about what got written down about wars and kings and stuff. Learning how people lived in other times makes it mean more to me. I don't care who was Pope - I care more about how what clothes my great-grandmother wore (I inherited a piece of jewelry that was hers, and I want to imagine the piece against the dress or shirtwaist she might have worn.)

[@ranthropologist]

The bit you were saying about how demonstrations help to humanize history made me tear up a bit! I think that it's really easy to treat so much of history as just stories, but we have to know and to remember that these were real, living people, who had daily struggles and internal lives and who left their own marks on the world we live in today. Sidenote: This reminds me of when I was like 17 and my parents took me to see a Theodore Roosevelt impersonator and I cried, hahah.

[@KoriEmerson]

I did too!! I just thought I was being moody!!.

[@marloflanagan7421]

Same here, but I'm a teary person by nature.

[@heckwaffle2363]

I had a similar experiance when I went on a tour of my town's old churches as told by frairs, it was one hell of a moment

[@LadyJ_88]

NEEEEERD! 😂😂 I say that with absolute love btw, from one history nerd to another! ♡

[@christinenayshsuarez6046]

I know that feeling. I cry everytime I remember anything historical

[@zxbcv]

I'm gonna make a wallpaper out of Mrs. Crocombe's iconic tea sipping..

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

Mrs. Crocombe reminds me of my grandmother - my gramma was a post-Victorian woman, and I wound up living with her growing up. It was an awesome experience learning all of those old techniques, and she taught me respect and manners - as well as keeping up on the duties of the house! Mrs. Crocombe makes me miss my grandmother... But good memories though!

[@mom2twinzz]

We finally see Annie the scullery maid! Thanks for showing more of Audley House and the queen Mrs. Crocombe.

[@porcelainlu]

"It's [The Music Hall] becoming very popular. I'm not sure I approve." This woman is a LEGEND 😍😍😂

[@gail7384]

Just have to say I love your profile pic!! That’s my favorite version of Sweeney Todd!!!

[@silviatonapetian6932]

Okay but you didn’t just meet Mrs. Crocombe. You met Kathy Hipperson, the online and occasionally in-person legend of Mrs. Crocombe😍 I nearly cried when I saw that you actually met her, because that is my actual dream

[@alastairfirrell5207]

I have met her!

[@monap8552]

"You are proving yourself, yes. You are, Mary Ann. By making another one without any salt in it." *Sips tea* Rumor has it Mary Ann's rosy cheeks went 10 shades down that day.

[@maddiek963]

“Excuse the Muggles” IM DYING

[@globoboboglob3270]

A giant, living time capsule. This is amazing. I especially loved the interactions between Mrs. Crocombe and Marie-Anne, it makes me believe it's all real. Oh, what am I saying? It IS real!

[@globoboboglob3270]

@@bernadettebanner I'd never! (would you try some other of her recipes? :D)

[@mangalover0149]

I remember going on a school trip to Kentwell Hall, a living history Tudor manor. That REALLY sparked my interest.

[@austins.7566]

"She does love the musical, it is becoming very popular...I'm not sure I approve" Damn Mrs. Crocombe, didn't have to do her like that 😭😂😂

[@JosiahMcCarthy]

I loved that line haha

[@alecneate76]

Music hall* quite a bit kinkier than musicals 🤫

[@paultumaliuan9356]

10:29 "The only downside to this room, this window looks out to where the footmen have their... So i have learnt to time the girls. I know how long it takes to make pastry." 😂😂😂

[@shrutikavargant3673]

@@ojk20000 shower, lunch,can be any other activity...The focus of the joke was more on the fact that girls while away their time staring at those footmen

[@liviawong6928]

@@ojk20000 nakey time

[@stephenotaku.2312]

@@ojk20000 it could be the girls were ogling at the sight of the footmen skskskskks

[@danielleking262]

Ahhh, so THAT'S what she means. I didn't quite get it either. I was like "What, the girls would just be staring at the footmen outside?" .... didn't realize if it meant *showering* or the such 😳

[@emmatorode6704]

No ones talking about that moment enough haha!

[@pay1370]

You met the legend herself!!! My god now i truly am a little bit jealous

[@meep2325]

Mrs Crocombe speaking about meat being transported from Aussie lands to Europe made my thrash heart tremble and cry 😭 Absolutely, enormously grateful that two KZbin channels that I adored separately have given me the best content and now unite?! WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE!

[@littlestpetshopjodee]

She’s always shading Mary-Anne, even on her days off 😂

[@staninsertkpopgroup1181]

19th century vlogs be like: Finally meeting Mrs Crocombe irl * emotional *

[@HearthandSickle]

Presenting history in this way encourages all ages to keep in touch in their own way. I am a historical reenactor and living historian. I spend most of my time going into classrooms to share the history of the 1860’s, the American Civil War, and Victorian America. (Which means I am also utter trash for Mrs. Crocombe and the Victorian way series). Having a tangible way to experience history makes one connect with history in so many unexpected ways. Thank you for sharing this. Ms. B

[@purplealice]

Exactly. People are more likely to remember an unusual food preparation or a visually appealing costume than they are to remember a timeline of who conquered who in which year. And the Victorian era is recent enough that some of us had grandmothers who had lived in that culture. And a bunch of fourth-graders going home and convincing their parents to let them make a mess in the kitchen when they try to make a cake without an electric mixer is much more educational than reading about it!

[@jaxsjpg3225]

Hey Bernadette! If you love living history I can really recommend the Black Country living museum and blists hill Victorian town. They have entire streets full of people in character and things you can buy. They’re both in the West Midlands which is where I live and it is RICH in history! 💕💕 Please like so she can see x

[@robertlozyniak3661]

Lets see: 12 pence make a shilling; 20 shillings make a pound. Right?

[@ikadekaryawan411]

“Her Majesty Our Glorious Ladyship Mrs Crocombe”

[@beelabee1757]

How Bernadette feels about Mrs Crocombe is how we feel about Bernadette 😌💛

[@aliloucreations1817]

I’m from England and live on the land of lord Derby’s estate , the land on croxteth country park estate is literally 5minute walk from my house , the land and grounds are beautiful to say nothing of the farm and mansion, beautiful lakes and woods , thank you for showing this and teaching us not to take things for granted, as most of us who live on the estate often do , just watching how excited you both were was brilliant,I loved it thank you ❤️❤️

[@caithemburrow5569]

I live in England and i live on Sir James' land in Wiltshire. we live in the middle of the countryside and it is awesome. i thought his manor was beautiful but audley end blows it out of the water

[@offkeykazoo1059]

The shade mrs crocombe threw at mary ann

[@jamesy8217]

It was gold

[@davidcsolano7269]

Watching Ms Crocombe really made me smile as if I were there! She is so classy, well educated and charming that you can’t keep from loving her!

[@RonLaws]

I love how she's completely in character

[@Nzie]

I am definitely here for period dresses, Mrs. Crocombe, AND Bernadette's irresistible charm. :-)

[@cornflakes-does-stuff]

"Bernadette's irresistible charm" is indeed a hundred percent the reason I'm subscribed, she could be doing literally anything and I'd be like: what a good time!!!

[@alexandrasummerlin]

I could have sworn that the sugar-salt mistake was a Downton Abbey reference!

[@sks17873]

Poor Mrs. Patmore, she was bawling after the disaster pudding. I’m glad she treated Daisy better after that.

[@neoandroid8586]

Same!

[@aleyadarling]

"That's a lie..." *Mrs. Crocombe head tilt* XD XD XD

[@kgood14]

I previously worked in a living history museum and it was honestly one of the most fascinating thing I've done, both representing history and seeing how the guests would react to us. As a side note- historical cooking on wood burning stoves is severely under appreciated in terms of how difficult it was to bake! Oven temperature regulation seems to be an impossible task at points haha

[@danielleking262]

I was wondering about that! They never talk about temperature control !!!

[@romywolfofficial]

I have friends in London who I visit regularly and yet, they have never taken me to Audley End House. This is a scandal. I will have words with them.

[@jadeuwu9860]

the audacity how dare they

[@nerdgeekcosplay909]

One day I will visit London but I’m scared of flying over water.

[@Feimicha]

I’d love to visit Audrey End House, it looks so much more lively than some of the monuments I’ve visited...

[@gabi012000]

Can't believe someone actually lives in this majestic house. I wish I could have this opportunity 😊

[@ameliecarpenter2287]

No one lives in it now, these are actors doing "living history". But a while ago people did live there.

[@locke5046]

It says in the video the reason they're not allowed to film in the upper rooms and living areas is because people actually live in those areas, is that incorrect?

[@lucasgondreau7880]

WAIT I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS. Does Mrs. Crocombe know what you do?? I feel like she'd be so proud of you if she did! I'm sure that would be a wonderful conversation to have with her. This was so wonderful to watch! Having visited countless historical "preservation" sites, I'm nearly uniformly underwhelmed at underwhelming attempts at historical accuracy and, particularly when it comes to creating an atmosphere. The sense I got of being in the kitchen is just so completely delightful… and actually made me want to make some of those foods even more than the actual Mrs. Crocombe videos did! Something about you moving around in the kitchen and interacting just made it feel even more real. And GOODNESS Mrs. Crocombe is good! Not to mention Mrs. Warwick! Everyone there is so delightful and unbelievably gifted at what they do. I love how steeped in their time and world they are. That reference to curry and the Queen becoming Empress of India was fantastic. Also, I wonder who lives there! (Since you mentioned an actual family does.) I'm slightly disappointed it seems it's not the Braybrookes anymore, especially since that title carries on! I began to wonder if, since the kitchen produces actual quantities of food, that goes to the family…? Though I suppose not. (That would be incredibly cool, though, if that family were historical enthusiasts and could live out their dream like that!) Still curious, though!

[@sophiacheon2245]

The excited “There it is there it is there it is” of finding the kitchen has me smiling so ridiculously wide I love seeing and hearing about the things people love!!

[@user-pc8du2ol3b]

My parents are vehemently refusing to drive me to audley end and I will DIE mad about it

[@SpiritBear12]

Then save up any money you can and take a train and or taxi there. Sounds like your parents are not into education.

[@cholulahotsauce6166]

It's because they're going to surprise you with a trip there.

[@AnnaDominiqueJ]

I agree! Saving up for a taxi or train would be nice! At least you are just a drive away, unlike me, who is half way around the world from the audley end house 😭😭😭

[@violetrose415]

@@AnnaDominiqueJ me too 😣

[@unknownalt5845]

There is a trick you can use where you ask them for an extreme request and then slowly get them used to the idea of agreeing to a smaller request. For example, asking for a trip outside of the country by plane. Then compromise and suggest a drive to audley end (offer to pay for gas and the trip)

[@Ana-ql4bp]

i literally started screaming when i saw miss Crocombe sipping from her tea cup. I LOVE THIS WOMAN

[@pizzagal7]

This was great to watch. My dad tells me that my grandmother was a maid in a manor house near London, so it is nice to see what life was (sort of) like for her.

[@MCracknell]

Living history is one of my favourite things in the world, and I really wish there was more around.

[@gndoumit]

Simply google your area.theres alot around. I have a friend that has a job doing that

[@leanneli9892]

OMG can't believe it's real thing they are doing at Audley End, and Mrs Cromombe!!!! I've been watching along and adore her sooooo much!

[@mythandmayhem1134]

Anyone else just “They’re not wearing masks- Oh, right.” Like, there was in fact a time before this whole thing.

[@WayToVibe]

I love how sassy Hana is and how she seems to make it her mission in life to get Bernadette to make as many 'she's mad' faces, tell as many 'ye olde Victorian plumbing' stories, and get her to say 'what's that?' to as many modern references as possible. It's like Bernadette and Hana work to counterbalance each other with Bernadette pulling Hana towards the Victorian Era and Hana keeping Bernadette firmly planted in the 21st century. They get and give the best of both worlds that way and their friendship is magical.

[@CataclysmicStar]

Oh this is THE BEST. Like. I was absolute TRASH for Mrs Crocombe and for you and NOW THESE THINGS HAVE COMBINED and I'm just LOST.

[@CataclysmicStar]

BERNADETTE YOU LIKED MY COMMENT OH MY WORD I'm just. I'm floored. Fangirling. Maybe this will make up for all the tornadoes and terrible storms we're supposed to have today. :(

[@lynnsawyn-fletcher2611]

Oh my.... looks like you two had a fantastic time as evidenced by the giggles and swooning.

[@flamingyan]

Me, casually writing a MA thesis on London music halls Mrs. Crocombe: yes, the music halls Me: shook.

[@mirjanbouma]

Wait, music halls... Musichalls... Musicals. I only just got that. I'm 36 and I only just got that.

[@dianaorme1570]

Thank you, Bernadette, so much for this video. I love the English Heritage series and it was great to a look behind the scenes. ❣️

[@k1tkat-kate]

"This is a Bernadette Banner vlog, and we call everything trash' here." That is surely a quote for the ages, my dear. I'm not certain why I'm so tickled by it, but I am!

[@geeklette99]

I love how respectfully proud ms c is about her kitchen and team 😭

[@chefevilee9566]

I love how the English heritage channel converses with the other channels and encourages crossover viewing. It is so amazing of them. Whenever John Townsend get a package I get so excited!

[@daphnecooper8110]

As an equestrian, I was quite pleasantly surprised to see them featured! One of my current projects, sadly still in the research phase of it, is to make riding habits to show their evolution through history. And as always, I loved the video!

[@lindapassos]

I've been following English Heritage for quite some time since here (Isle of Man) I'm also part of a reenactment group in this case we are part of Manx Heritage :-) Isn't it amazing being transported to another era just like that? For me it's always sad when I have to get back to the real world :( Loved the video and no doubt that's a place I have to visit :-) TY Bernardette!!!

[@gale6012]

Hana's dress is awesome, Mrs. Crocombe knew yalls names I'd really cry, what a beautiful video

[@julieensign6009]

I teach 'in character' when I do historical Demos at schools, and it's so much fun. You should try your hand at a short stint of History volunteering.

[@thedarkdane7]

"It can be beautiful without being sunny." Yes! Nice to see someone else appreciates that too.

[@darleneengebretsen1468]

I live on the southern Oregon coast. It's often windy or rainy, but EVERY day here is beautiful!

[@SandraNelson063]

I have been horse trash since inception. You just can't have enough horse for me. Lovely to see Mrs. Crocombe bustling about her empire. Long may she reign!

[@PoisonTheOgres]

I have been to audley end house once, on a school trip. But we only went for maybe an hour, did not go inside any of the building and just had a picknick in the grass (right next to that artful hedge, actually). After watching this I so wish we could have gone inside! I am trash for Mrs Crocombe too! And I'm from the Netherlands, so it/'s not really something I could go do again easily :(

[@acebaker3623]

Easier than from Canada

[@ianmoseley9910]

Not easy in a day but - train to Brussels, Eurostar to London ...

[@xLadyRoykax]

Mrs Crocombe is icon living

[@achanwahn]

I can’t believe I’ve gotten to see Jas. Townsend and y’all collaborate w/ English Heritage! & now actually visiting across the pond, meeting in person!!! 🥰 Dreams do come true...

[@aerolb]

Love it! Great to see Hana again and the fact that you opened the vid with the theme music put a smile on my face. Great video and it's nice to see Audley End. Seeing it in person is definitely on my bucket list!

[@robertlozyniak3661]

Hana? Japanese for "flower"?

[@PracticallyCreative]

I am totally fan-girling over here! I have loved Mrs. Crocombe forever and I adore that you visited her! :)

[@switchiller]

How lucky of you girls! Just found your channel and I'm in love with it! Thank you for existing!

[@thebarmylady5698]

The fangirl-ing is so adorable. I'm so jealous of your trip.

[@missmarple6554]

Actually I've discovered the lovely Mrs Crocombe by watching your videos an been absolutely in love with them ever since😊

[@celiahaddon4087]

I love the hand knitted knitted kitchen cloths. And they’re so easy to make! 😃

[@sevmarczynski2160]

The calmest, most fantastic and exciting fangirling ever. I LOVE THIS you guys are great!! xx

[@ginavallefuoco4428]

I love how these actors bring back to life past times. It's like going back in time. Going there it's totally worth it.

[@oldasyouromens]

I've had to pause this video once every thirty seconds or so to giggle madly. Your excitement is infectious.

[@adriennegonzales2636]

Omg it's 150am and I need to sleep when this came out. Gaaaah! I'll awake to a lovely video for morning coffee ❤

[@KenZchameleon]

I just fell down the rabbit hole of English Heritage. There goes the rest of my night. Thank you!

[@lancer525]

I've never seen such unabashed fangirling in my entire life. Bravo to you, young ladies. Well done.

[@carolhaycock7419]

Thank you for taking us along to Audley End House and Gardens. It was a wonderful step back in time. Mrs. Crocombe is very wonderful, thank you for sharing your first meeting with her. Yes, I said first,(wishful thinking), Have you ever thought of doing a historically correct dress for Mrs. Crocombe, and presenting it to her? That would be a great deal of research I would think. Since you get to the UK sometimes I think it would be doable. I am a fan of both videos, the Audley End House, Mrs. Crocombe, and your videos Bernadette. For me, it was the best of both worlds. Thank you once more.

[@LolasTBs]

Excuse the Muggles 😂

[@halley8105]

Those are some beautiful horses. I'm so happy that you got to experience this. Its been added to my very long list of things that I must do.

[@LisaMarli]

What fun. I'm so jealous. Thank you for sharing your visit. The actors are wonderful in portraying the people of years. ago.

[@TheAgeofFabulous]

I might have squealed out loud when I saw that you posted this video!! Because I love working sites where the home/site is reflected as the time period. Thank you, Bernadette! The only place I’ve been close to this is either in Virginia or in Canada, where they recreate the 1700s as a child and it always delighted me. I would’ve been a seamstress.

[@KetogenicKim]

Are you sure it was you squealing and not me because I was pretty loud? lol 😅 Was it Williamsburg that you went to in Virginia? I live in Virginia and actually lived in Williamsburg when I was in middle school. I was just thinking this past week I need to go and see the gardens 🌷💐🌹☺️ That's my favorite when I go is to actually walk through the gardens .

[@nancymandle5215]

SO delighted for you both to have met mrs. crocombe! As others have said here, I have followed her for quite some time and found the blending of my two favorite channels to be, quite simply, captivating. Thank you so very much, Bernadette, for a most professional yet personable peek into your stay.

[@catherinelevison3310]

Excellent. What a treat to watch. Thank you!!

[@punkchica321]

This video showed up in my recommended videos after watching so many of the English Heritage videos. I'm so glad it did, because this video made me so happy! So glad you guys got to enjoy this visit.