Top Ten Tuesday: Seven Reasons I Love Downton Abbey

via The Broke and the Bookish

I absolutely LOVED Downton Abbey and was so sad when it ended.  I think it is time to head start re-watching now that season 6 is at an end.  There are many reasons to love Downton Abbey.  Check out the images below and see why I am such a HUGE fan! :)

1. The House aka Castle

2. A peak at life upstairs and downstairs...

3. The Family Tree

4. The Sisters and Sibling Rivalry

5. The Love Stories

Earl of Grantham, Robert Crawley and American heiress, Cora Levinson Crawley

​Lady Mary Crawley and Matthew Crawley

​Lady Edith Crawely and Michael Gregson

Lady Sybil Crawley and Tom Branson (Chauffeur)

William Mason (Footman) and Daisy (Assistant Cook)​

Lady Edith and Anthony Strallan

John Bates (Valet) and Anna (Lady’s Maid)

Lady Rose and Jack Ross (Jazz Singer)

Charles Blake, Lady Mary Crawley, and Anthony Foyle (Lord Gillingham) -- Love Triangle

Tom Branson and Sarah Bunting (school teacher)

Lady Rose and Atticus Aldrige

Charles Carson (Butler) and Elsie Hughes (housekeeper)

Isobel Crawley and Richard Grey (Baron Merton)

Henry Talbot (Car Racer) and Lady Mary Crawley

Lady Edith Crawley and Bertie Pelham (Marquess of Hexham)

Mrs. Patmore (cook) and Mr. Mason (Daisy's Father-in-law)

Molesley (Footman) and Baxter (Lady’s Maid)

6. The Rooms

7. The Weddings

8. The Children

I had several other ideas, such as period fashion, perioud hair, hair ornaments, spunky women, and history brought to life.
​You can check out my pinterest board for these pictures and many more HERE.

And last, but not least... If you love Downton Abbey as much as I do, here are some books you might enjoy:

So if you are looking for a good Edwardian book to read this weekend, pick up one of these great books!!!

Do you like Downton Abbey?  Have you ever re-watched episodes or seasons?  How about the books mentioned above?  Have you ever read any of these Edwardian books?