During a bout of flu at the end of January, I was desperate for something easy to watch to take my mind off how miserable I felt and, in my search, came across the DVD. It was just what I needed. The magnificent location and sets, the costumes, the shenanigans both upstairs and downstairs, they had me hooked from the first episode. So much so, that in a matter of weeks I worked my way through all six seasons. And then felt sad when I'd finished them all!
But, as luck would have it, I had one more chance to enjoy the show. New York is currently host to the Downton Abbey Exhibition. Originally planned to run from November to January, the exhibition has been so popular that it has been extended until April. Set over three floors of a midtown building, visitors have a chance to see the original sets, many of the costumes, and to learn more about life in the big houses for both those upstairs and downstairs.
