Set on 1000 acres in Hampshire, the Elizabethan style estate has been the home to the Carnavon family since 1679. Known as Highclere Castle, it is also known to millions of television viewers as Downton Abbey.
Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Crawley |
The men of Downton: Dan Stevens as Mathew Crawley and Hugh Bonneville as Earl of Grantham |
The Masterpiece Classic can be seen on Sunday nights at 8:00 pm CST on PBS. Be warned as the show should come with a disclaimer: hugely addicting and watch at your own risk. I may have to tape the Super Bowl as I am not sure I can wait to see the show later:)
And while you are waiting for the next episode, be sure to read the book Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle by the Countess of Carnavon. Lady Fiona traces the history and heritage, focusing on Almina who was the illegitimate daughter of tycoon Alfred Rothschild and married the Earl of Carnavon (with an enormous dowry). Life to the manor born was filled with lavish banquets until World War One intervened and their lives were changed forever -- shades of Downton Abbey.
Photo Credits: Courtesy of PBS, Random House, Highclere Castle
I am also addicted to the magic of Downton Abbey and looking forward to the next installment this evening. I was so curious about the show that some research ended up with an in-depth blog story I did last month. http://www.adeenidesigngroup.com/blog/2012/01/20/downton-abbey/ I though you may enjoy it. Now I can add the AD story on Highclere and your article to the fun. It was rather challenging finding good interior images at the time. Thank you Cathy for enlightening me further on Highclere's history etc.
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Thanks Claudia for reading. It is such an addiction that I did miss the Super Bowl...and I have Tivo! Thanks for the link and will check it out. I dread the season ending already.
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