Downton Abbey in Bampton
Book Three
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A CARNIVAL FILMS PRODUCTION PRODUCED BY JULIAN FELLOWES and GARETH NEAME Written by JULIAN FELLOWES FILMED ON LOCATION AT HIGHCLERE CASTLE, NEWBURY, BERKS and, BAMPTON, OXFORDSHIRE Bampton photographs by James Wildman, Nik Stanbridge and Janet Rouse The authors of this work acknowledge the respective copyright owners for the images and photographs used.
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Introduction The TV saga of Downton Abbey is drawing to an end. The Earldom which came into being in the 18th century, with its grand house and estate, probably grew out of wealth drawn from exploitation of the British colonies. This wealth allowed a rich merchant class to buy land taken from common ownership by the inclosure acts. We have followed the trials and tribulations of the household for only a small period of the family’s fortunes, from the beginning of the 20th century, to the end of World War 1 and we have seen the massive social change that the war brought about. We have seen the lives and loves of the wealthy aristocrats, ‘upstairs’ but also of those dependent upon them, and upon whom they depend –‘below stairs’. Series 5 and 6 tie up a few loose ends. Above stairs, Lady Edith, unhappy in love so far, and with a secret illegitimate daughter, finds love, or at least a wealthy and titled husband, who accepts her little daughter, Marigold. The little daughter Marigold can now be brought into the open and spoken of as a true member of the Grantham estate. In the future, she may ask why she spent her early years in a local farmer’s cottage and then as a foster child in the big house. But that is in the future. Sybbie, the child of the deceased Lady Sybil and her husband, Tom Branson, the charming and attractive one time chauffeur, may also in the future query her father’s origins. He is a socialist and a Catholic, in this fervently Tory and Anglican family. The British class system is not so open as that union might suggest. Just look how many from the Grantham estate marry distant cousins, with similar wealth and estates. Downton Abbey has an American connection, Martha Levinson, the mother of Cora, Lord Grantham’s wife. Like Winston Churchill’s mother, American wealth helped an English aristocratic family to live the life to which it had become accustomed. As a woman, Mary, the eldest daughter of Robert Crawley, the Earl, cannot inherit the estate. She marries Mathew Crawley, her cousin, and heir to Downton. Their baby George, will now be the heir after Matthew’s untimely death. The war has affected life in the big house as it did throughout Britain at that time. The servants must look for alternative work. Mrs Patmore, the cook, has opened a tea shop in the village of Downton. Graciously, Lady Mary goes there for tea, to bestow some aura of class on it. Good for her! Carson and his new wife, Mrs Hughes, are thinking of setting up a guest house. Unbearably for the English dog-loving viewers, Lord Grantham’s dog, Isis, dies. What a shame he has been replaced by a Labrador puppy when Groucho , see page 35, is looking for a part.
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FAMILY TREE
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The Cast Hugh Bonneville Laura Carmichael Jim Carter Brendan Coyle Michelle Dockery Joanne Froggatt Rob James-Collier Phyllis Logan Elizabeth McGovern Sophie McShera Lesley Nicol Maggie Smith Penelope Wilton Kevin Doyle Allen Leech Harry Haddon-Paton Patricia Hodge David Robb Raquel Cassidy Lily James Samantha Bond Jeremy Swift Douglas Reith Paul Copley Michael Fox Sue Johnston Matthew Goode Matt Barber
- Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham - Lady Edith Crawley - Charles Carson - John Bates - Lady Mary Crawley - Anna Bates - Thomas Barrow - Mrs. Hughes - Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham - Daisy Mason - Mrs. Patmore - Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham - Isobel Crawley - Joseph Molesley - Tom Branson - Bertie Pelham, Marquess of Hexham - Mrs Pelham - Dr. Clarkson - Baxter - Lady Rose MacClare - Lady Rosamund Painswick - Spratt - Lord Merton - Mr. Mason - Andy - Denker - Henry Talbot - Atticus Aldridge
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Preparations in Bampton Three days before filming starts, ‘the crew’ arrive to sort out the set; the builders, carpenters, the painters and the fakers. There must be no sign of anything, dating from before 100 years ago. Wooden structures must be built and disguised as old Cotswold stone. The painters have a palette of about 20 different colours and are so skilful that the locals have to tap the structure to see if it is real.
Making the War Memorial
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The false window for the Post Office.
Cover to conseal a modern road sign. You wouldn’t know that it wasn’t real stone.
The names 'carved' on the fake marble plaque of the War Memorial.
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All the props ready to be used.
Sign ready to go up in front of Kilmore House.
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The Cottage Hospital board is dressed with snow on a glorious summers day and the tree behind is still covered in leaves.
Snow carefully applied.
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Bampton is not used to such large vehicles being parked in it’s narrow lanes.
Covered work station to keep the carpenters dry.
A carpenter, aged 70, working to make the War Memorial.
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The Dog & Duck sign waiting to go up in front of the pub.
The Dog & Duck complete with sign and seating.
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A camera technician at work.
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The make up girl is always ready to do her job between takes.
The names go on to the War Memorial at the last minute.
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The Post Office.
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Lord Merton played by Douglas Reith gets a ďŹ nal costume check before the next take.
Isobel Crawley, played by Penelope Wilton, keeping wrapped up between takes.
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The Cast out and about in Bampton Mr Bates, played by Brendan Coyle, chats with the public during a break in filming.
Mr Bates chats with some young ‘extras’ and a proud parent.
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Mrs Patmore, played by Lesley Nicol, sharing a joke with one of the set painters by the Thirsk-Ripon sign.
An ‘extra’ in brown tweed strolls through the set.
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Carson, played by Jim Carter, strolling through the churchyard after ďŹ lming a wedding scene.
Lady Edith, played by Laura Carmichael, chatting with Daisy, played by Sophie McShera during a break in ďŹ lming.
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An intense day of ďŹ lming on the set in Bampton.
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Lord Merton played by Douglas Reith, outside Downton Cottage Hospital.
Isobel Crawley, played by Penelope Wilton, Trying to keep warm and dry!
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Maggie Smith, Penelope Wilton, Laura Carmichael and Michelle Dockery, take a break during ďŹ lming.
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Thomas played by Rob James-Collier, and Andy, played by Michael Fox, leaving the ‘wedding’.
Baxter played by Raquel Cassidy.
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Anna played by Joanne Froggatt, grabbing the chance for some refreshment.
Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham played by Hugh Bonneville,Tom Branson played by Allen Leech and Lady Mary played by Michelle Dochery catching up with the world on a break during ďŹ lming.
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Some of the vehicles used The black four-seater tourer is a Ford Model T, the black radiator dates it as post 1917. Ford model TT truck. A Bentley, which is probably a pre 1931 Cricklewoodbuilt car with some sort of open tourer body. It may a be a 3–litre model.
1926 Morris Cowley Bullnose
Four old bikes.
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The Farewell Party in Bampton The locals enjoyed being Downton Village for the past 6 Years. Everyone – the technicians, the extras, the painters and the fakers, were all so friendly and so were the stars. At the end of the last day’s filming, Carnival Films gave a party in Sandford Field where Mrs Patmore organised a picnic and where Lady Mary crossed a little bridge. The village was there together with all the helpers and the stars. It happened to be one of those rare, warm, English summer evenings and a good time was had by all.
The director, Chris Croucher, gives a speech to thank Bampton for being ‘Downton’.
Panorama of the ‘Goodbye’Party.
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Ollie the local butcher, organises the pig roast with a hand from George.
Hugh Bonneville poses with locals.
Young and not so young all enjoying the evening
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Lady Edith facing the camera.
Hugh Bonneville and Laura Carmichael with local photographer James Wildman, as the night draws in over the party.
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Tom Branson, played by Allen Leech, takes a turn behind the bar.
Penelope Wilton and a friend at the farewell party.
Hugh Bonneville lends a hand to Allen Leech behind the bar.
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Lady Rosamund Painswick, played by Samantha Bond, and Laura Carmichael enjoying the party.
Mr Molesley, played by Kevin Doyle helps out behind the bar.
Hugh Bonneville poses with the the chefs.
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Bertie Pelham Harry Hadden-Paton was born in London son of a former Cavalry officer. He was educated at Eton College and Durham University. He trained at LAMDA and is married to fellow actor Rebecca Night. They have a daughter. Since leaving LAMDA in 2006, HaddenPaton has established himself as a leading stage actor. He was commended in the 2007 Ian Charleson Awards for his appearances in Romeo and Juliet at the Battersea Arts Centre and as John Worthing in The Importance of Being Earnest. His performances continued with Captain Jack Absolute in The Rivals at The Southwark Playhouse, as Hohenzollern in The Prince of Homburg at The Donmar Warehouse, and as Harry Villiers in the première of Posh at the Royal Court. In 2011 he appeared as Teddy Graham in the Olivier Award-winning revival Flare Path at the Theatre Royal Haymarket and as Jackie Jackson in a film adaptation of The Deep Blue Sea, both marking the centenary of their author, the English playwright Terence Rattigan. Following the success of Flare Path he has appeared as Michael Palin in the première of Steve Thompson's No Naughty Bits at the Hampstead Theatre, as Marlow in Jamie
Lloyd's production of She Stoops to Conquer at The National Theatre, as Alsamero in The Young Vic's iconic production of The Changeling, and as Phillip in the hit revival of Alexi Kaye Campbell's The Pride. He has also starred in Midsomer Murders, The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard, Hotel Babylon, Silk, Waking the Dead, Drifters, Walter, and Grantchester. He is also notable for appearances in the Oscar-winning La Vie en Rose (2007), The Deep Blue Sea (2011), The Hollow Crown (2012) and About Time (2013). On television, he is best known for playing Bertie Pelham, the 7th Marquis of Hexham in Downton Abbey, who marries Lady Edith in the 2015 Christmas special that concluded the series.
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Mrs Pelham Patricia Hodge - Born September 29, 1946, in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England; daughter of Eric Hodge, the Royal Hotel owner/manager and his wife Marion (née Phillips). Patricia Hodge; married Peter Douglas Owen (a music publisher), July 31, 1976. They have two boys, Alexander and Edward. Patricia Hodge has appeared in over 40 stage performances including musicals and in over 20 films. Her best known television appearances are:Penny Milburn, in Holding the Fort, Mrs Sackville, in Nanny, Jemima Shore, in Jemima Shore Investigates, Julia Merrygrove, in Rich Tea and Sympathy, Geraldine Hackstraw, in The Legacy of Reginald Perrin, Lady Diana Cooper, in Edward and Mrs. Simpson, Rosina, in Disraeli, Anna Quayne, in The Death of the Heart, Mary Fisher, in The Life and Loves of a She-Devil, Lady Hilda Trelawney Hope, in The Second Stain, in The Return of Sherlock Holmes, The Rumpole series where she played ‘Portia’ and most recently as Miranda’s mother in the Miranda series.
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Who’s who Below Stairs? The Butler – Mr. Carson – played by Jim Carter The butler is in charge of the house, the coachmen, footmen and wine cellar. The Under Butler – Thomas Barrow – played by Rob James-Collier
Lord Grantham’s Valet – John Bates played by Brendan Coyle The valet is the master's manservant, attending to his requests and preparing his clothes and shaving tools, sometimes even ironing his newspaper. He had often been the master’s batman while serving in the army.
Matthew Crawley’s Valet – Molesley – played by Kevin Doyle
The Footman - Alfred Nugent – played by Matt Milne. The Footman is a male servant, whose job includes opening doors and serving food and who often wears a uniform. The word ‘footman’ comes from the 18th century job of running beside the master’s carriage. He therefore had to be physically fit.
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The Housekeeper – Mrs Hughes – played by Phyllis Logan The housekeeper is responsible for the housemaids and carried keys to the china and linen cupboards. The Chauffeur – Tom Branson – played by Allen Leech. The Chauffeur is not only responsible for driving the car but also for its mechanical well-being and the shine of its body work. Lady Mary’s Maid – Anna Bates – played by Joanne Froggatt The lady’s maid – is the personal attendant to the mistress of the house, helping her dress and do her hair. Sometimes the lady’s maid becomes a friend and confidante but she has to ‘know her place’.
The Countess of Grantham’s Maid – Baxter – played by Raquel Cassidy The Cook – Mrs Patmore - played by Lesley Nicol. The cook runs the kitchen and larder, overseeing the kitchen, dairy and scullery maids. The kitchen Maid – Daisy – played by Sophie McShera The kitchen maid is under the charge of the cook and does her bidding in the preparation of meals. She keeps the kitchen clean and keeps things in order.
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Below Stairs Rules and Regulations • Never let your voice be heard by the ladies and gentlemen of the house • Always 'give room' if you meet one of your employers or betters on the stairs. • Always stand still when being spoken to by a lady and look at the person speaking to you. • Never begin to talk to ladies and gentlemen. • Servants should never offer any opinion to their employers, nor even to say good night. • Never talk to another servant in the presence of your mistress. • Never call from one room to another. • Always answer when you have received an order. • Always keep outer doors fastened. Only the butler may answer the bell. • Every servant must be punctual at meal times. • No servant is to take any knives, forks or other articles, nor on any account to remove any provisions, nor ale or beer, out of the hall. • No gambling, or oaths, or abusive language are allowed. • The female staff are forbidden from smoking. • No servant is to receive any visitor, friend or relative into the house. • Any maid found fraternising with a member of the opposite sex will be dismissed without a hearing. • The hall door is to be finally closed at half-past ten every night. • The servants' hall is to be cleared and closed at half-past ten at night. • Any breakages or damage to the house will be deducted from wages.
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The Downton Mile Project HELP US RESTORE BAMPTON’S OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL used as The Cottage Hospital in the filming of Downton Abbey We aim to collect one mile of £1 coins which, laid flat around the Downton Abbey Location Tour in Bampton, will raise an astonishing £71,527 towards our total of £250,000 target and if we can achieve our ‘mile’ then this will open doors to some help from historic and heritage building grants and donations. Your £1 or $1 donation is very much appreciated. Please tell all your friends about the appeal to help us reach our target and post a selfie on this site! Don't forget to keep up-to-date with all our latest news by following us on:
www.downtonmile.co.uk To read in detail about the project and the work of Bampton Community Archive visit:
www.bamptonarchive.org This is Groucho who devised this book with a little help from his owner. He can frequently be seen in Downton Cottage Hospital where he is hoping for a film part.
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A Bampton Community Archive publication. First published March 2016 BCA- 000000 www.bamptonarchive.org