Welcome to this playground of the British aristocracy. This week, we are stepping away from the Mitford siblings to focus on Debo’s most prominent achievement: Chatsworth House. This massive estate isn't just a home—it’s a historical powerhouse, a Hollywood filming darling, and a modern commercial machine. How many libraries are there? And how many window cleaners does it take to run this “house”?
We are taking a closer look at the gravity-defying Emperor Fountain, the Maze and the hedges, and, of course, the rare breeds of livestock roaming the grounds. We’ll also shed light on its darker history as a gilded prison for Mary, Queen of Scots.
Grab your (metaphorical) walking shoes and let’s explore the 300+ rooms and 1,000+ acres of this ancestral monument.
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro & Recap
0:02:56 The Palace of the Peaks - an overview
0:10:56 Chatsworth House & Gardens - a closer look
0:19:06 Chatsworth & Co up for rental
0:26:09 The deer, the funky sheep, & the rare breeds
0:34:47 Visiting Chatsworth: spectacular events & filming
0:41:21 Prisoner of Chatsworth: Mary Queen of Scots
0:46:45 Wrap & Outlook (history and renovation of the “house”)
For everyone who wants to dive deeper into Debo’s life, we recommend her memoir “Wait for me!”
And here’s the Chatsworth House website for everyone who wants to visit or find out more about it.
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Tags: #DeborahCavendish #TheMitfords #Chatsworth #BritishStatelyHomes #TrueStories #BritishAristocracy #TheDuchess #JaneAusten #KeiraKnightly #MaryQueenOfScots
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