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England’s $500,000,000 Mega Mansion Burned To The Ground

It was the "British Titanic" of estates—a massive palace built on the limitless wealth of the Industrial Revolution, designed to host royalty and outshine kings. Witley Court was once one of the most spectacular mansions in England, featuring 100 rooms, a staff of hundreds, and a fountain that shot water as high as a skyscraper. But in one night in 1937, the party ended forever. In this documentary, we explore the dark history of the Earls of Dudley, who built this paradise using the "Black Country" coal mines, and the "Invisible Army" of servants who lived entirely underground to keep it running. We uncover the tragic drowning of the Countess that many say cursed the estate, leading to the family's sudden departure. Finally, we reveal the events of September 7, 1937, when a mysterious fire started in the bakery and gutted the property while the owner was away. We also investigate the "Great Looting," where the mansion was sold to scrap dealers and stripped of its lead, gates, and fireplaces, leaving behind the haunting stone skeleton that stands today.