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Top Ten Tuesday: Seven Reasons I Love Downton Abbey

6/7/2016
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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! :)
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1. The House aka Castle

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

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3. The Family Tree

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4. The Sisters and Sibling Rivalry

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5. The Love Stories

Earl of Grantham, Robert Crawley and American heiress, Cora Levinson Crawley
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​Lady Mary Crawley and Matthew Crawley
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​Lady Edith Crawely and Michael Gregson
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Lady Sybil Crawley and Tom Branson (Chauffeur)
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William Mason (Footman) and Daisy (Assistant Cook)​
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Lady Edith and Anthony Strallan
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John Bates (Valet) and Anna (Lady’s Maid)
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Lady Rose and Jack Ross (Jazz Singer)
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Charles Blake, Lady Mary Crawley, and Anthony Foyle (Lord Gillingham) -- Love Triangle
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Tom Branson and Sarah Bunting (school teacher)
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Lady Rose and Atticus Aldrige
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Charles Carson (Butler) and Elsie Hughes (housekeeper)
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Isobel Crawley and Richard Grey (Baron Merton)
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Henry Talbot (Car Racer) and Lady Mary Crawley
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Lady Edith Crawley and Bertie Pelham (Marquess of Hexham)
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Mrs. Patmore (cook) and Mr. Mason (Daisy's Father-in-law)
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Molesley (Footman) and Baxter (Lady’s Maid)
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6. The Rooms

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7. The Weddings

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8. The Children

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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:

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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?

Carrie Turansky
6/7/2016 08:53:28 pm

This was such a fun post! Thank you for mentioning my Highland Hall novels. I'm a huge Downton Abbey fan too . . . and I've watched and rewatched the series many times. Great inspiration.

Sydney @ Singing Librarian Books
6/8/2016 10:12:25 am

Hi Carrie! Thanks for stopping by! So glad you enjoyed my post. You are very welcome for mentioning your Highland Hall novels! Love those books! :) After putting this post together I am on a Downton Abbey kick and need to start re-watching. :)

Shirley
6/7/2016 09:13:45 pm

I have read and love all Carrie's books. I have rewatched Downton Abbey series and will again. Will save and reread the Highland Hall books too.

Sydney @ Singing Librarian Books
6/8/2016 10:13:26 am

Hey Shirley! Thanks for stopping by! I hope you will not only re-read Carrie's books, but also try out some of the author books/authors I mentioned! :)

Carrie link
6/9/2016 08:07:10 am

what a fabulous post, Sydney!!! I have never watched DA (gasp! I know!) but your breakdown of the highlights has me quite intrigued :)

Sydney @ Singing Librarain Books
6/9/2016 09:44:40 am

Oh my! Yes! Especially knowing you enjoy some of those books I mentioned you should definitely check out Downton Abbey! I am sure you will love it!! :) Thanks so much for stopping by!


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