Top 10 Facts Downton Abbey Got Right
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Published 2018-06-16
These are the facts that Downtown Abbey got right! For this list, we’ll be looking at the historical moments, attitudes, or elements that the show accurately portrays or mentions. A few minor spoilers ahead, so you’ve been warned. Some of things that they got right include their views on Technology, the Titanic, downstairs romances and more!
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All Comments (21)
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You missed one: The portrayal of the Spanish Flu. Even though Cora was much older than Lavinia, she lived through the plague while Lavinia did not. The Spanish Flu did routinely take young adults who were perfectly healthy to their deathbeds in as little as 36 hours. The age group was disproportionately affected. The quickness of the onset of Lavinia’s symptoms and subsequent death were heartbreakingly accurate.
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I had to write an essay on period dramas for film studies and chose Downton. I then proceeded on 'forcing' myself to watch the first 3 episodes so I can write the essay... A day later and I binged the first 3 series. Hooked. Probably the best period drama ever! (mad men comes a close second)
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I watched this show 13 times. yes all 6 seasons! it's one of the best shows ever made
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10. The Titanic 9. World War I 8. views on technology 7. fashion 6. royal scandals 5. downstairs romances 4. class struggles 3. women's rights 2. british marrying rich americans 1. the entail
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As a lifelong fan of Victorian and Early 20th Century architecture, I have always wondered what the lives of the Owners and occupants of these magnificent Estates and Castles were really like. Then came 'Downton Abbey'... I cannot begin to offer up enough Thank You wishes! God Bless Madam Maggie Smith! - you ROCK the world of Downton Abbey!
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You might add that American heiresses married for a title - it was a two way deal. also, not ALL properties were entailed. Many didn't do it. The older ones were, but newer aristocrats whose fortunes and titles were based on the onset of the Industrial revolution and agriculture, didn't entail.
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My favourite period drama!! And thank goodness they said 'Lord Grantham' and not 'Lord Robert'. It's amazing how many videos get it wrong 😂
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Anyone else catch the quick clip from the Titanic movie durring #2?
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ALL PRAISE Maggie Smith.
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They had a historical advisor working with the show, that helped. lol
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Yesterday, I just finished rewatching 6 seasons, 52 episodes and 1 film of Downton Abbey. I miss the whole cast already. Easily one of my top 5 tv series of all time
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There are more stories. Romance between Lady Rose and the black singer Jack Ross, Barrow’s homosexuality, the decline of British aristocracy after WW1, and the approach of jazz.
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If you were ever to make a part 2, it would be a good idea to also mention Thomas being homosexual and the struggle he has to go through because of that!
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Omg.I didn't realize this was the heir that gave up the throne for Wallis Simpson. Outside of putting the first world war in 9 episodes,DA was always historically accurate and one member of the family or staff was always affected,eg. Mrs. Patmore's nephew Archie.I was so glad Robert solved that so delicately for her.
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Easily one of my all time favorite shows, I love Downton Abbey!
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The producers also got the kitchen, food and meal services korrect.. and the medicine and state of hygiene and fear of disease
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💖 Great show! I only wish they would have done more seasons.
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As a HUGE Downton Abbey fan and history buff, this list is spot on!
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My favorite of all period dramas! Partly because of close depiction of truth in acting, costumes, stories, etc! It even is an amazing show! Super excited for the movie! I hope they finish it soon! 😍😍😍
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Favourite show❤️❤️
