Speaker and Supper - Highclere Castle and the Downton Effect. FULLY BOOKED

Diana Mitchell: Highclere Castle and the Downton Effect

Diana was Head Guide at Highclere Castle for 17 years, seat of the 8th Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, one of the finest stately homes in England, and now famous world-wide as 'the real Downton Abbey'. From its 14th century origins as a palace of the Lord Chancellor of England, through the 5th Earl's discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, up to her day to day experience working with the stars and the film crew, Diana's stunning visual presentations and anecdotes bring to life the remarkable parallels between the real life history of the Castle and its people and the fictional stories of the hit TV series. The team of some fifty guides is responsible for welcoming visitors to the Castle, including distinguished visitors from across the world, as well as the thousands of people who come during public opening time.

Highclere Castle and the Downton Effect

For this talk, Diana takes us through the history of the Carnarvon Family, Highclere Castle and also what it is like when they were filming Downton Abbey there and the effect is has had on the Castle.

Followed by supper of: Herb crusted salmon with seasonal vegetables & citrus butter and raspberry brûle with shortcake £13.95 pp

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