Highclere

Lady Carnarvon admits tears were shed at Highclere Castle

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What with baubles and bubbles and getting them to co-ordinate, we’ve each had the mother of all Christmas dilemmas this year.  Do we get the tinsel out early and hope that extra fairy lights will penetrate the gloom? Or do we cancel Christmas altogether, reasoning that no Christmas is better than a Covid-compliant one? It … Read more

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: American fans left upset as Highclere Castle puts Downton Abbey tours on ice

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No stately home has captivated American hearts like Highclere Castle, the Earl of Carnarvon’s palatial family seat, since Downton Abbey was first filmed there a decade ago.  The series remains hugely popular in the U. S. with audiences in excess of 13million.  But the love affair has hit a hiccup thanks to travel restrictions owing … Read more