Sad to say, Sunday night PBS will air the last installment of Downton Abbey. Many of us will be left waiting for the second series to air. Meanwhile, we have another 90 minutes to look forward to.
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| The library in Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey) |
Suppose the Earl of Grantham had not married his American heiress with her pot of money? How might his beautiful estate have fared with his diminished resources? The Earl of Carnarvon, owner of Highclere Castle, is facing just such a dilemma these days. While the library and entrance hall are still stunning, many rooms are crumbling and in a state of disrepair. While publicity from the filming of Downton Abbey has helped increase visitors to his house, the costs of maintenance are enormous.
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| The Crawley daughters exit the drawing room. |
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| Damage to one of the bedrooms |
Read more about the current situation here:
Can Highclere Castle Be Saved?Also:
Highclere Castle is Not for SaleJane Austen's World:
Bampton, Location of the Town in Downton Abbey and
The Jane Austen Connection to Downton Abbey and Egypt
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