Summary
PERIOD drama Downton Abbey may have won over the nation with tales of the aristocratic Crawleys and their servants, but its settings are also winning hearts. The lavish interiors of the ITV1 series have prompted a revival in old and elaborate styles. "The rooms in Downton are so fascinating to look at," says Judith Miller, one of the experts on Antiques Roadshow.
"They're worthy of a show in themselves because they're filled with treasures and authentic period details.See the full content of this document
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The Charm of Yesteryear
"Antiques and vintage pieces, which are already enjoying renewed popularity at the moment, have been given a further boost by the series." Our enthusiasm for vintage is, she believes, partly fuelled by a desire to repli...
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