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An English country house is a large house or mansion in the English countryside. Such houses were often owned by individuals who also owned a town house. This allowed them to spend time in the country
Belton House in Lincolnshire is considered a complete example of a typical English country house. It was built between 1685 and 1687 by Sir John Brown
Belton House in Lincolnshire is considered a complete example of a typical English country house. It was built between 1685 and 1687 by Sir John Brownlow, 3rd Baronet.
Longleat in Wiltshire is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of Elizabethan architecture in Britain. In the 20th century, it opened to payin
Longleat in Wiltshire is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of Elizabethan architecture in Britain. In the 20th century, it opened to paying visitors in 1949, becoming one of the first country houses to do so; the estate later established the first drive-through safari park outside Africa in 1966.
Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire, designed by Matthew Brettingham and Robert Adam, one of the great power houses.
Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire, designed by Matthew Brettingham and Robert Adam, one of the great power houses.
Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. One of England's largest houses, it was built between 1705 and 1722.
Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. One of England's largest houses, it was built between 1705 and 1722.
Downton Abbey
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Downton Abbey is a British historical drama television series set in the early 20th century, created and co-written by Julian Fellowes. It first aired in the United Kingdom on ITV on 26 September 2010
English country house
…Edwardian Country House, filmed at Manderston House in Scotland. Another television programme which features life in country houses is the ITV series Downton Abbey. Banqueting house…
Downton Abbey Title Card
Downton Abbey Title Card
Michelle Dockery plays Lady Mary Crawley, the eldest Grantham daughter.
Michelle Dockery plays Lady Mary Crawley, the eldest Grantham daughter.
Dan Stevens plays Matthew Crawley.
Dan Stevens plays Matthew Crawley.
Allen Leech plays Tom Branson, the chauffeur who marries into the Crawley family.
Allen Leech plays Tom Branson, the chauffeur who marries into the Crawley family.