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If you're a big fan of the show like me, you have to read this book too. it will again transport you to that Edwardian era where it all began. there are many things written here (that weren't explained in details in the show) that gave light to some questions we might have posed.
these are the things i learned in the book...
i learned what Easter rising is, why Branson was so upset, angered by the killings of his people by her people.
i learned how the likes of O'brien was chosen to be a lady's maid.
i learned the sad plight of the soldiers after the end of the war.
i learned what white feather was really all about, how volunteering to join the war came first to it becoming a law next.
i learned how and why rich American girls like Cora came to be as Buccaneers
i learned that when a woman's hair is up, it means she's ready for marriage
i learned why it's important for women to get presented at court during that time
i learned how life was (around 1820s) when there was no bell yet (and it was unbelievable)
i learned how it all began for women to have the right to vote
i learned that there's a book that lists all the noble families in Britain called "Peerage"
these are the things i learned in the book...
i learned what Easter rising is, why Branson was so upset, angered by the killings of his people by her people.
i learned how the likes of O'brien was chosen to be a lady's maid.
i learned the sad plight of the soldiers after the end of the war.
i learned what white feather was really all about, how volunteering to join the war came first to it becoming a law next.
i learned how and why rich American girls like Cora came to be as Buccaneers
i learned that when a woman's hair is up, it means she's ready for marriage
i learned why it's important for women to get presented at court during that time
i learned how life was (around 1820s) when there was no bell yet (and it was unbelievable)
i learned how it all began for women to have the right to vote
i learned that there's a book that lists all the noble families in Britain called "Peerage"
the book gave a glimpse of the show's behind the scenes too:
they shoot the show from two places, one in Highclere castle, the other one in ealing studios so the continuity of the show was kind of tricky but as we saw it, it came out impeccable.
dan stevens shared that on a full day they start shooting from morning (he is to be picked up at 5:30am) until 7pm (when he's driven home).
maggie smith has her own wig maker who does hers for the show, she was also described by zoe boyle as a funny woman.
all women in the show wear corset
lesley nicol as mrs patmore was the only one who doesn't need to wear make up in the show
lady mary's and anna's character are of the same age
>>> Downton Abbey made this era really interesting, can't wait for the 5th season.
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