At Home at Highclere: Entertaining at The Real Downton Abbey

Lady Carnarvon's book offers a glimpse into the fascinating life behind the scenes at Downton Abbey, with beautiful photos and historical documents. It explores four real-life weekends from 1866 to 1936, showcasing the life of the house and the etiquette of invitation, entertainment, and domestic management. It also reflects on how the current Countess entertains At Home at Highclere today. Each chapter explores recipes and adaptations, with commentary on their context at Highclere.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2019
Publisher: Cornerstone

Join Lady Carnarvon and explore the captivating world behind the scenes of the iconic Downton Abbey. A stunning book filled with breathtaking photographs and a valuable historical record. - Steve Wright Lady Carnarvon's deep passion for history is beautifully fulfilled at Highclere Castle, with its treasure trove of family records dating back over 300 years. She has painstakingly delved into the archives to create a captivating book that invites you into the Castle's past and present. Throughout centuries, Highclere has played host to a diverse array of distinguished guests, including Royalty, Statesmen, Egyptologists, and pioneers of technology, as well as individuals from the realms of music, art, and literature. The etiquette of invitations, the balance of guests at weekend house parties, their placement at dinners, and the entertainment of friends, along with the domestic management required to orchestrate flawless occasions, have captivated successive generations of châtelaines. This book chronicles four authentic weekend events spanning from 1866 to 1936, when the great and the good converged at Highclere to shape the world in significant or subtle ways. It then delves into how the current Countess entertains guests at Highclere today. Each weekend showcases the life of the house, both among the affluent and famous upstairs and among the dedicated staff and employees downstairs. You are transported to a bygone era where guests were collected from the now-defunct Highclere Station in elegant carriages or later in the earliest automobiles, with the train stopping specifically for them. The allocation of the most prestigious bedrooms truly held significance. It explores the meticulous process of menu planning, the hot topics of conversation and gossip, traditional breakfasts, and shooting parties with the Prince of Wales. She delves into the art of menu creation, revealing the chef's role in crafting these culinary masterpieces. Throughout the book, Lady Carnarvon shares her personal experiences and anecdotes, offering a glimpse into the enchanting world of Highclere Castle. From the grandeur of the Castle's interiors to the intimate moments shared by its inhabitants, this book captures the essence of this remarkable estate. Whether you are a Downton Abbey fan or simply fascinated by the history and grandeur of Highclere Castle, "At Home at Highclere" is a must-read. Each weekend showcases the life of the house, both upstairs with the rich and famous and below stairs with the staff and employees. You are transported to a world where guests were collected from the long since defunct Highclere Station in carriages or later in the earliest cars having had the train stop specifically for them and where the allocation of the most prestigious bedrooms really did matter. It looks at what should be served for dinner, the hot topics of conversation and gossip, traditional breakfasts and shooting parties with the Prince of Wales. She explores how menus were, and still are now, put together with the chef, what were t.
Lady Carnarvon's passion for history is beautifully fulfilled at Highclere Castle, with its treasure trove of family records dating back over 300 years. She has painstakingly delved into the archives to create a captivating book that invites you into the Castle's past and present. Throughout centuries, Highclere has played host to a diverse array of distinguished guests, including Royalty, Statesmen, Egyptologists, and pioneers of technology, as well as individuals from the realms of music, art, and literature. The etiquette of invitations, the balance of guests at weekend house parties, their placement at dinners, and the entertainment of friends, along with the domestic management required to orchestrate flawless occasions, have captivated successive generations of châtelaines. This book chronicles four authentic weekend events spanning from 1866 to 1936, when the great and the good converged at Highclere to shape the world in significant or subtle ways. It then delves into how the current Countess entertains guests at Highclere today. Each weekend showcases the life of the house, both among the affluent and famous upstairs and among the dedicated staff and employees downstairs. You are transported to a bygone era where guests were collected from the now-defunct Highclere Station in elegant carriages or later in the earliest automobiles, with the train stopping specifically for them. The allocation of the most prestigious bedrooms truly held significance. It explores the meticulous process of menu planning, the hot topics of conversation and gossip, traditional breakfasts, and shooting parties with the Prince of Wales. She delves into the art of menu creation, revealing the chef's role in crafting these culinary masterpieces. Throughout the book, Lady Carnarvon shares her personal experiences and anecdotes, offering a glimpse into the enchanting world of Highclere Castle. From the grandeur of the Castle's interiors to the intimate moments shared by its inhabitants, this book captures the essence of this remarkable estate. Whether you are a Downton Abbey fan or simply fascinated by the history and grandeur of Highclere Castle, "At Home at Highclere" is a must-read. Each weekend showcases the life of the house, both upstairs with the rich and famous and below stairs with the staff and employees. You are transported to a world where guests were collected from the long since defunct Highclere Station in carriages or later in the earliest cars having had the train stop specifically for them and where the allocation of the most prestigious bedrooms really did matter. It looks at what should be served for dinner, the hot topics of conversation and gossip, traditional breakfasts and shooting parties with the Prince of Wales. She explores how menus were, and still are now, put together with the chef, what were t.

Weight: 1038g
Dimension: 242 x 194 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781848095205