tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post5622592334277330737..comments2024-03-28T14:29:32.353-05:00Comments on The Devoted Classicist: Lords, Ladies, and Mummies: Highclere CastleJohn J. Tacketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-84810816845000971142013-03-05T13:57:32.177-06:002013-03-05T13:57:32.177-06:00The title of the article made me laugh out loud. ...The title of the article made me laugh out loud. Wonderfully written and very witty. Thanks so much,<br />RobinRobin Robin Robinhttp://www.robindegroot.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-18807194987771211352013-02-09T07:11:59.844-06:002013-02-09T07:11:59.844-06:00Mrs Jones, I know you had a Thing Going On that mo...Mrs Jones, I know you had a Thing Going On that morning or would have been there otherwise.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-43925025203323427282013-02-09T07:08:45.292-06:002013-02-09T07:08:45.292-06:00D.E.D., if you haven't seen the parody "U...D.E.D., if you haven't seen the parody "Uptown Downstairs Abbey" (in 2 parts on YouTube), I think you would enjoy it, especially the Julian Fellowes character.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-52462185602416379442013-02-07T14:31:58.347-06:002013-02-07T14:31:58.347-06:00I want to be the dowager countess when I grow up, ...I want to be the dowager countess when I grow up, and have Julian Fellowes write all my lines and live at Highclere.<br /><br />When I grow up.The Down East Dilettantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950254669198151850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-65968452720501453002013-01-30T20:38:14.136-06:002013-01-30T20:38:14.136-06:00fascinating! thank you,john, for sharing all thes...fascinating! thank you,john, for sharing all these juicy tidbits...i hated to miss the talk at the brooks. xostephaniehttp://www.mrsjonespaintedfinishes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-66761941968341980872013-01-28T16:48:14.520-06:002013-01-28T16:48:14.520-06:00I have never visited Windsor, so I would enjoy tha...I have never visited Windsor, so I would enjoy that as well. Thanks for commenting, Blue.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-64461587874087553352013-01-28T15:45:20.299-06:002013-01-28T15:45:20.299-06:00Interesting that the bedrooms are sets in the Eali...Interesting that the bedrooms are sets in the Ealing studios – they look completely right. The downstairs rooms always appear fake but why not? <br /><br />As much as I'd like to visit Highclere it looks as if the next house might be Windsor Castle. A bit of a comedown but one learns to cope. Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652670896513329236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-60378076965719782013-01-28T14:26:48.473-06:002013-01-28T14:26:48.473-06:00I think you are correct, David, on all counts. Al...I think you are correct, David, on all counts. Although I am told that the expenses are so great that admission revenues seldom provide more than a minimal boost in income, building the fame and name recognition of the house is quite valuable. I appreciate your comments.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-70555560756314796472013-01-28T14:15:42.861-06:002013-01-28T14:15:42.861-06:00Jane, I love to see floor plans, too! Thanks.Jane, I love to see floor plans, too! Thanks.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-82495212317062854912013-01-27T19:49:25.880-06:002013-01-27T19:49:25.880-06:00Helen, the Carnarvons insisted that some of the fu...Helen, the Carnarvons insisted that some of the furnishings remain in place, according to reports. So the interiors of the principle rooms are very much recognizable to those visiting Highclere. (The downstairs service rooms and the bedrooms are sets in Ealing). Thanks for your comments.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-20877191297044261922013-01-27T19:12:39.537-06:002013-01-27T19:12:39.537-06:00I am late to the Downton Abbey party, but have now...I am late to the Downton Abbey party, but have now finished the first two seasons and am hooked. My favorite part of the show is the house! I just can't get enough.<br />Thanks for all of the info.<br />HelenHelen Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16909675431409381401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-34684134878489229412013-01-26T16:02:13.021-06:002013-01-26T16:02:13.021-06:00I just love all the attention to this long gone wo...I just love all the attention to this long gone world. Thanks for the floor plans...love them.Jane Kilpatrick Schotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13180782161704403156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-13766428009468618382013-01-25T06:51:45.802-06:002013-01-25T06:51:45.802-06:00I guess the risk of damaging the painted walls is ...I guess the risk of damaging the painted walls is just too great, the room isn't big enough for all the lights etc. I enjoyed seeing that photo of filming in the drawing room, although I always find the lighting in there too glaring and bright ... <br />The best features of the house are that central Hall and the exterior, which is stunning. Let's hope the proceeds can help keep it all going. It certainly helped Castle Howard to have Brideshead all those years ago and Alnwick Castle is not allowing any visitor to forget its appearance in Harry Potter !<br />Mad about Interiorshttp://www.madaboutinteriors.blogspot.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-30751303855016497662013-01-24T14:28:33.141-06:002013-01-24T14:28:33.141-06:00Patsy Ann, we are thinking alike. Thanks for comm...Patsy Ann, we are thinking alike. Thanks for commenting.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-68977711140633981972013-01-24T14:00:56.783-06:002013-01-24T14:00:56.783-06:00Oooohhh... Another wonderful option to see wonderf...Oooohhh... Another wonderful option to see wonderful British treasures that I didn't know about. Thanks so much!<br /><br />I have always wondered why they have not used the Music Room in the 'Downton' series? It's so beautiful. Perhaps it's too small.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08399602088295428923noreply@blogger.com