Downton Abbey places the fictional Crawley family and their estate in the North Riding of Yorkshire, England's largest historic county, even though the show filmed almost entirely at Highclere Castle in Hampshire, more than 200 miles south. Fictional address aside, the Crawleys' … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey’s Yorkshire: The Real History of Yorkshire Day (Aug. 1st)
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The Amazing Flavours of Yorkshire Parkin
Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated across the United Kingdom marking the failed attempt of Guy Fawkes to blow up English Parliament on November 5, 1605. Parkin holds court as traditional favorite for Guy Fawkes Day in the UK. Guy was from Yorkshire, hence the name. It is a moist … [Read more...] about The Amazing Flavours of Yorkshire Parkin
Downton Downtime in the UK and Parkin for Guy Fawkes Day
Downton Abbey's Season 3 finale was broadcast on ITV last night. So ends another chapter following the inhabitants of the great house in the country. There will be much discussion as to how this season ranks against the other two. I am pondering that question myself. But … [Read more...] about Downton Downtime in the UK and Parkin for Guy Fawkes Day
