Five Centuries at Birdshall House: Living History with Lady Cara Willoughby

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Julie Montagu, American Countess, sits down with Lady Cara Willoughby at Birdshall House, a historic family home with over 500 years of heritage. Together, they explore the house’s exceptional art and antiques collection and Lady Cara’s exciting efforts to preserve it for future generations. 🦚 Help Restore the Peacock Tapestry! We’re raising funds to restore an 18th-century Brussels tapestry, part of Mapperton’s historic collection. Featuring a vibrant peacock, fountain, and boy riding a fish, this masterpiece has suffered centuries of wear and tear. With your support, we can preserve its beauty and legacy for future generations. Donate here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juliejmontagu Every donation helps, and exclusive rewards are available for supporters, including a digital certificate, postcards, limited-edition prints, and an embroidery kit designed by the Royal School of Needlework. Let’s save this stunning piece of history together! 👗 If you are as intrigued by the American Heiress who married into the British Aristocracy as much as I am, you won't want to miss my new channel @TheGildedHeiresses where Fortune meets Titles! Love history and elegance? Subscribe to @CastlesandTiaras for a journey into grand estates, sparkling tiaras, and the captivating world of aristocratic life. 🔨 And if you are obsessed with the Italian way of life like me.... @julieinitaly YouTube Channel - Authentic Italy Delivered to your Doorstep! I'll be bringing you flea market finds, rare antiques, vintage fashions, and of course, some Little Italian House renovations. Love history and stately homes? Sign up for the American Countess newsletter! Get exclusive stories from my visits to castles and manors, updates on Mapperton projects, and access to blogs like Legendary Balls of British High Society. Join our heritage-loving community—subscribe today! https://julie-montagu-ltd.ck.page/9ab3679fb6 🛍️ Bring a touch of heritage into your everyday with American Countess merchandise! Explore our shop for exclusive mugs, tote bags, t-shirts, and more—perfect for history lovers and fans of the aristocratic lifestyle. Shop now and carry a piece of elegance with you! https://american-viscountess.creator-spring.com 🌟 Support the creation of American Countess and help us produce more extraordinary historic house episodes by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/americanviscountess! Here, you'll enjoy early and ad-free access to all our vlogs and Historic House episodes, along with exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, American Viscountess merchandise, and more! Your support is what fuels these vital Historic House episodes. 🎥 🏡 As our guest, you're invited to indulge in a 5-night stay at Mapperton! Treat yourself to an unforgettable experience at one of England's grand estates. Discover more details at https://www.grandhistorictours.com. 🏰 If you're passionate about castles, manors, and stately homes, stay in the loop with the latest updates through my bi-monthly American Countess newsletter at https://julie-montagu-ltd.ck.page/9ab3679fb6. 📬 🏰 Join the UK's most extraordinary membership scheme and play a part in preserving Britain's independent heritage. International membership is available too! Visit https://www.historichouses.org/international/ and use code AVTV05 to enjoy a £5 discount. 🏡🌍 📷For an exclusive behind-the-scenes look, follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/juliemontagu and https://www.instagram.com/americanviscountess and https://www.instagram.com/julie.in.italy 📺And don't forget to check out our sister channel to experience what it's truly like living in a historic house in the 21st century: @MappertonLive for a unique perspective! 📚 Dive into my best-selling books on health and wellbeing. Discover delicious, healthy recipes and much more: Explore My Books, details below. - Superfoods Superfast, 100 Energising Recipes to Make in 20 Minutes or Less: https://www.amazon.com/Superfoods-Superfast-Energizing-Recipes-Minutes/dp/1849497869 - Superfoods, The Flexible Approach to Eating More Superfood: https://www.amazon.com/Superfoods-Flexible-Approach-Eating-More/dp/1849496668 - Eat Real Foods, Simple Rules for Health Happiness and Unstoppable Energy https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Real-Food-Happiness-Unstoppable-ebook/dp/B017DOB1EO - Recharge: A Year of Self-Care to Focus on You https://www.amazon.com/Recharge-Year-Self-Care-Focus-You/dp/0349418144