Downton Abbey Costumes Book
Lady Almina and the Story of the Real Downton Abbey. Lady Almina
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Lady Fiona Carnarvon became the chatelaine of Highclere Castle - the setting of the hit series Downton Abbey - eight years ago. In that time she's become fascinated by the rich history of Highclere, and by the extraordinary people who lived there over the centuries. One person particularly captured Fiona's imagination - Lady Almina, the 5th Countess of Carnarvon. Almina was the illegitimate daughter of banking tycoon Alfred de Rothschild. She was his only daughter and he doted on her. She married the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, at 19, with an enormous dowry. At first, life at Highclere was a dizzying mix of sumptuous banquets for 500 and even the occasional royal visitor. Almina oversaw 80 members of staff - many of whom came from families who had worked at Highclere for generations. But when the First World War broke out, life at Highclere changed forever. History intervened and Almina and the staff of Highclere were thrown into one of the most turbulent times of the last century. Almina was forced to draw on her deepest reserves of courage in order to ensure her family, the staff and the castle survived. This is the remarkable story of a lost time. But Highclere remains and in this book, Fiona weaves Almina's journey and those of her family into the heritage and history of one of England's most exquisite Victorian castles.
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The Time In Between: A Novel
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The inspiring international bestseller of a seemingly ordinary woman who uses her talent and courage to transform herself first into a prestigious couturier and then into an undercover agent for the Allies during World War II.Between Youth and Adulthood…At age twelve, Sira Quiroga sweeps the atelier floors where her single mother works as a seamstress. At fourteen, she quietly begins her own apprenticeship. By her early twenties she has learned the ropes of the business and is engaged to a modest government clerk. But everything changes when two charismatic men burst unexpectedly into her neatly mapped-out life: an attractive salesman and the father she never knew. Between War and Peace…With the Spanish Civil War brewing in Madrid, Sira leaves her mother and her fiancé, impetuously following her handsome lover to Morocco. However, she soon finds herself abandoned, penniless, and heartbroken in an exotic land. Among the odd collection of European expatriates trapped there by the worsening political situation back on the Continent, Sira reinvents herself by turning to the one skill that can save her: her gift for creating beautiful clothes. Between Love and Duty…As England, Germany, and the other great powers launch into the dire conflict of World War II, Sira is persuaded to return to Madrid, where she takes on a new identity to embark upon the most dangerous undertaking of her career. As the preeminent couturier for an eager clientele of Nazi officers’ wives, Sira becomes embroiled in the half-lit world of espionage and political conspiracy rife with love, intrigue, and betrayal. An outstanding success around the world, The Time in Between has sold more than two million copies and inspired the Spanish television series based on the book, dubbed by the media as the “Spanish Downton Abbey.” In the US it was a critical and commercial hit, and a New York Times bestseller in paperback. It is one of those rare... [Read More]
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- Best Choice - #2 Downton Abbey Costumes Book
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A Shot in the Dark (Mydworth Mysteries)
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Sussex, England, 1929.Mydworth is a sleepy English market town just 50 miles from London. But things are about to liven up there considerably, when young Sir Harry Mortimer returns home from his government posting in Cairo, with his unconventional American wife – Kat Reilly. No sooner have the two arrived, when a jewel robbery occurs at Harry's aunt's home – Mydworth Manor – ending in one of the thieves being shot…and killed.The local police are baffled by the case. But Harry and Kat have an edge in the hunt for the second thief: not only do they have certain useful "skills" they've both picked up in service of King, President and Country, they also have access to parts of English high society that your average bobby can't reach. Because this Shot in the Dark…could have come from anywhere.
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- Best Choice - #3 Downton Abbey Costumes Book
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1920s Fashions from B. Altman & Company (Dover Fashion and Costumes)
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Svelte flappers in smart frocks and chic hats personify the style of the jazz Age, and this outstanding resource features hundreds of such deliciously distinctive images. Featuring selections from hard-to-find fashion catalogs published by the well-known but now-defunct B. Altman & Company, this volume offers a sumptuously authentic record of the delectable fashions of the 1920s.Over 700 illustrations, detailed descriptions, and prices for a vast array of upscale women’s clothing and accessories include knitted sportswear, sophisticated satin evening dresses, one-piece bathing suits of wool jersey with parasols and rubber bathing caps, cloche hats of straw, felt, and silk, and elegant shoes, ranging from sporty buckskin oxfords to satin slippers and pumps. A selection of dress and casual attire for children appears as well.Profusely illustrated and brimming with detailed information, this volume represents not only a first-rate record of the everyday fashions of the late 1920s but also an intriguing look at the mail-order advertising of the era. Fashion enthusiasts, historians, and all lovers of nostalgia will rejoice in the perennial appeal of these stylish images.
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Upstairs and Downstairs: British Costume Drama Television from The Forsyte Saga to Downton Abbey
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The international success of Downton Abbey has led to a revived interest in period dramas, with older programs like The Forsyte Saga being rediscovered by a new generation of fans whose tastes also include grittier fare like Ripper Street. Though often criticized as a form of escapist, conservative nostalgia, these shows can also provide a lens to examine the class and gender politics of both the past and present.In Upstairs and Downstairs: British Costume Drama Television from The Forsyte Saga to Downton Abbey, James Leggott and Julie Anne Taddeo provide a collection of essays that analyze key developments in the history of period dramas from the late 1960s to the present day. Contributors explore such issues as how the genre fulfills and disrupts notions of “quality television,” the process of adaptation, the relationship between UK and U.S. television, and the connection between the period drama and wider developments in TV and popular culture. Additional essays examine how fans shape the content and reception of these dramas and how the genre has articulated or generated debates about gender, sexuality, and class.In addition to Downton Abbey and Upstairs, Downstairs, other programs discussed in this collection include Call the Midwife, Danger UXB, Mr. Selfridge, Parade’s End, Piece of Cake, and Poldark. Tracing the lineage of costume drama from landmark productions of the late 1960s and 1970s to some of the most talked-about productions of recent years, Upstairs and Downstairs will be of value to students, teachers, and researchers in the areas of film, television, Victorian studies, literature, gender studies, and British history and culture.
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How to knit a 1920s Downton Abbey era flapper style striped hat and scarf
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Welcome to Vintage Visage Patterns on Kindle.Vintage Visage have a passion for all things vintage and and research interesting items for you to make in a vintage style. We have many other knitting, sewing crochet and embroidery patterns now available too for your kindle.This knitting pattern is for a lovely stylish 1920s flapper style striped hat and scarf. Those of you who watch the TV drama series 'Downton Abbey' will recognise the style of the early 1920s era in which the 4th series is set. This is a fairly unusual pattern as very often the hats were sewn from felt or crocheted ( we have both styles of those available as patterns too!)So for all of you knitters, this is a chance to make some 1920s hat style yourself.Here at Vintage Visage we take our patterns and making seriously and offer a full email back up service if you need it. However- this pattern is deceptively simple and we think that once you read the nice and easy instructions you will be dashing to your stash for those odds and ends of yarns to make the stripes.....
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- Best Choice - #6 Downton Abbey Costumes Book
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How to make a Downton abbey era wedding or evening cloak-crochet pattern
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Welcome to Vintage Visage Patterns on Kindle.Here at Vintage Visage we have a passion for all things vintage and are now producing our specialist historical vintage patterns for the kindle reader. Our patterns include knitting, crochet,sewing and other crafts.This pattern is for a beautiful long cloak or cape, dating from the era of the Titanic and the first series of the very popular TV drama, Downton Abbey.This could be used as a wedding capes for brides and bridesmaids, as an elegant evening warmer or to re-enact the period. Its deceptively easy to make- and we give you the instructions in both USA and UK crochet terms for ease of use.We want you to enjoy making from our patterns and so we have written it to be as easily understood as possible.
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- Best Choice - #7 Downton Abbey Costumes Book
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09. Love Became Theirs (The Pink Collection Book 9)
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Downton Abbey on Location
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Downton Abbey on Location is a must-have for any Downton fan!While everyone knows that Downton Abbey is set in Yorkshire, the show is filmed around the country in locations from Lincoln to West Sussex. This fun and informative book takes the reader on a tour of the real-life places behind the lavish sets of the award-winning BBC drama.Step inside Hall Barn in Beaconsfield (better known as the home of Sir Anthony Strallan) and discover the storied history of Inveraray Castle, setting of the 2012 Christmas special, which is actually the ancestral home of the Dukes of Argyll, the chiefs of the Clan Campbell.This fully researched and richly illustrated guide will illuminate fans on the history of the real locations behind the glamorous sets.J.P. Sperati is the author of several On Location guides, including Harry Potter on Location and James Bond on Location.
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- Best Choice - #9 Downton Abbey Costumes Book
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Setting the Scene
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Exhibition guide to the stunning Setting the Scene exhibition at the York Quilt Museum and Gallery. This publication includes beautiful, specially commissioned, photographs of costumes on display from film and TV: Downton Abbey, Portrait of a Lady, Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, as well as The Duchess. It also features photos and info on 18 quilts from the Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian era featured in the exhibition.
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- Best Choice - #10 Downton Abbey Costumes Book
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