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Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Global interest is expected for Downton Abbey prop auction
Hard to believe that it has been 15 years since Downton Abbey first hit our screens. The Golden Globe, BAFTA and primetime Emmy winning series ran for six seasons from 2020-2015 and garnered more than 120 million viewers. So the auction of props, costumes and set pieces from one of the most popular programmes in the history of British television at Bonhams will generate global interest. The sale will run online from next Monday (August 18) to September 16, along with a special exhibition at Bonhams London headquarters at New Bond St. Highlights include costumes worn by the ladies including the prop costume and wedding bouquet worn by Michelle Dockery (as Lady Mary), the Downton Abbey bell wall from the servants hall, an autographed script of season one episode one, various cook costumes and pinafores worn by Lesley Nicol (as Mrs. Patmore) and a pair of white leather gloves worn by Rob James-Collier (as Thomas Barrow). Carnival Films, part of the Universal Studios group, will contribute proceeds from items they donated to Together for Short Lives, the UK's leading charity for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. A third and final Downton Abbey film is due for release in September.
Time Out
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Londoners can nab some fancy Downton Abbey gear at a London auction next month
After 15 years of high drama, seismic historical events, love affairs, births, deaths and a thousand withering looks from Violet Crawley, the epically popular TV-turned-movie series is coming to an end with Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale … and everything must go. To mark the end of the Downton, London's auction house Bonhams is holding a farewell exhibition and sale of props, costumes and other assorted Crawley-bilia. The sale runs online at from August 18 to September 16. The free exhibition will run simultaneously at the auctioneer's Knightsbridge HQ. Catalogue items include everything from Lady Mary's (Michelle Dockery) wedding dress (estimated price £3-5000) to Lady Rose's (Lily James) 'coming out' ball gown (£800-1200). Bids for a copy of the script from the first ever episode, signed by the cast, will start at £6-800, while a clapperboard from Downton Abbey: A New Era will fetch in excess of £1-1500. 'Downton Abbey is an exceptionally well-researched piece of storytelling on aristocratic society in the early 20th century, and the costumes and props show the impressive attention to detail that brought the world to life on screen and making it so beloved by millions across the globe,' says Bonhams' Charlie Thomas. Downton production house Carnival Films will be donating its auction proceeds to the charity Together for Short Lives. ' The world of Downton Abbey is beloved around the globe for its rich, timeless storytelling,' says Carnival CEO Gareth Neame. 'These iconic set items hold a special place in that history, and we are proud to see them help support the vital work of Together for Short Lives.'
The Herald Scotland
02-08-2025
- Climate
- The Herald Scotland
Why you should be growing this vegetable in your garden
A small amount of sea beet can still be found growing wild at the back of beaches along the Solway Firth, with occasional sites further up the west coast as far as Orkney and a few patches in the south-east from Berwickshire to Dundee. Swiss chard has inherited the naturally occurring compound betaine from sea beet. Betaine is an osmoregulator molecule which helps the cells of some plants cope with slightly saline conditions. A plant growing in brackish water is damaged by losing some of the water from its cells to the surrounding saltier water. The opposite applies with fresh rain water. In this case, plant cells absorb the liquid too quickly and burst. This explains why how plants are adapted to grow near the coast or close to roads salted in winter. Swiss chard is a must for the garden. It can take up very little space, with a square metre providing a goodly supply of fresh leaves over a long period. And some varieties like Bright Lights are a welcome addition to any flower bed. Growing to around half a metre, a plant's red, yellow and maroon stems make a fine feature. Just be sure to plant close to the edge for easy picking - assuming you can pick without destroying the plant's visual impact! I usually make three sowings a year so I can pick from March to November. At the end of August, I'll put some seedlings in a sheltered part of the garden and the rest in the polytunnel. It's worth providing cloche protection in the garden and, against the odds, the wee plants will soldier back into life in early spring. And while it's no warmer in the tunnel than outdoors over winter, the young plants will be spared the extremities of wind and rain, and reward you with a much earlier crop. A second sowing in late winter/early spring allows for succession, with a third planting in early summer to keep the supply going. As an extra bonus, the plant doesn't bolt during a hot summer, so it's much more reliable than spinach. And as a major bonus for me, molluscs don't share my love of chard. They'll reliably pass these young seedlings as they slither towards overwintering lettuce and endives. Slugs aren't interested in the vitamins, magnesium, potassium and iron, not to mention fibre and antioxidants in these tasty leaves. Plant of the week Pelargonium 'Lady Mary (Image: unknown) Pelargonium 'Lady Mary' has very pretty pink flowers with deeper pink veining that are produced over a long period. The plant is compact, only growing to about 30 cm and the small, fresh green leaves are scented with lime.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bonhams to Auction ‘Downton Abbey' Costumes, Props Ahead of Final Film Release
BACK IN TIME: Attention all 'Downton Abbey' fans who are finding it hard to say farewell to the franchise. To coincide with the release of the third and final 'Downton Abbey' film in September, Bonhams is holding a farewell exhibition and auction of props, costumes and set pieces from the television series and films. The sale will run online on from Aug. 18 until Sept. 16 alongside a free exhibition at Bonhams New Bond Street, London that will be open to the public. More from WWD UK Retailer Footasylum Touts 'Standout Performance' in Fiscal 2025 Last Yarn Is Saving Miles of Fabrics From Landfill Cherry Beagles Is Empowering Women in Sports With the 400 Club Highlights of the sale include the frill-free 1920s wedding dress that Michelle Dockery wore as Lady Mary; the harem pants that Jessica Brown Findlay donned as Lady Sybil, and Dame Maggie Smith's dresses in light pink and dark gray. Estimates range from 800 pounds for the harem pants to 5,000 for the wedding costume, which also includes the bouquet, veil and shoes. Props are also going under the hammer, including the all-important wall of bells the Crawley family used for summoning staff; a clapper board from the production of the film 'Downton Abbey: A New Era,' and an autographed script of 'Downton Abbey' season one, episode one. Charlie Thomas, Bonhams U.K. group director for house sales and private and iconic collections, said the show is 'an example of the very best of British television and filmmaking, and we are delighted to be offering the props and costumes from this landmark series.' Thomas called 'Downton' 'an exceptionally well-researched piece of storytelling on aristocratic society in the early 20th century. The costumes and props show the impressive attention to detail that brought the world to life on screen, making it so beloved by millions across the globe.' 'Downton Abbey,' first aired in September 2010, and ran for six seasons until 2015. The third film, 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,' will be released in September. It is produced by Carnival Films, with Focus Features and Universal Pictures International distributing. Created by Julian Fellowes, the franchise attracted more than 120 million viewers, and won Golden Globe, BAFTA and Primetime Emmy awards. The series' producer Carnival Films, which is part of Universal Studio Group, will contribute proceeds from the sale to Together for Short Lives, a British charity for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. This isn't the first time that Bonhams has auctioned film memorabilia. In 2024, Bonhams auctioned more than 450 props and costumes from Netflix drama, 'The Crown,' including crowns, tiaras, gowns, beds and other royal memorabilia. The auction raised more than 1.7 million pounds, more than three times the presale estimate. Best of WWD Fashion Meets Cinema: Jaws 50th Anniversary and Calvin Klein Spring 2019 RTW Show Retro Glamour: Giorgio Di Sant'Angelo's Summer 1973 Chic Straw Hat Statement The Story Behind Jackie Kennedy's Cartier Watch: A Royal Gift With 'Traces and Clues of Her Life' Revealed
Miami Herald
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Here's your chance to own a piece of ‘Downton Abbey' history
By Dean Murray "Downton Abbey" fans will soon have the chance to own a piece of television history with a major auction of costumes and props from the acclaimed series. The Bonhams sale comes as the franchise prepares to bid farewell with its third and final film, "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale", set for release this September. The event, which runs online from August 18 to September 16, will be accompanied by a free public exhibition at Bonhams New Bond Street, London. Among the highlights are Lady Mary's iconic wedding costume and bouquet from Season 3 (estimate: £3,000–£5,000), Lady Sybil's harem pant ensemble (estimate: £3,000–£5,000), and dresses worn by Lady Rose, Lady Edith, and the Dowager Countess. Props such as a clapper board from the film "Downton Abbey: A New Era" (estimate: £1,000–£1,500), Mrs Patmore's cook costumes, and the famous "Downton Abbey" bell wall (estimate: up to £7,000) are also up for grabs. Charlie Thomas, Bonhams UK Group Director for House Sales and Private & Iconic Collections, commented: "'Downton Abbey' is an example of the very best of British television and filmmaking, and we are delighted to be offering the props and costumes from this landmark series. 'Downton Abbey' is an exceptionally well-researched piece of storytelling on aristocratic society in the early 20th Century, and the costumes and props show the impressive attention to detail that brought the world to life on screen and making it so beloved by millions across the globe." Proceeds from Carnival Films' donated items will benefit Together for Short Lives, a leading UK children's charity. Auction highlights: Michelle Dockery (as Lady Mary): Wedding 1 Prop Costume and wedding bouquet, Season 3, Episode 1. Estimate: £3,000 – £5,000Michelle Dockery (as Lady Mary): Silver Sequin Drop-Waist Evening Dress, Season 6, Episode 4. Estimate: £1,000 – £1,500Jessica Brown Findlay (as Lady Sybil): Harem Pant Prop Costume, Season 1, Episode 4. Estimate: £3,000 – £5,000Lily James (as Lady Rose): 'Coming Out' Ball Dress, Series 4, Episodes 9 & 10. Estimate: £800 – £1,200Dame Maggie Smith (as Violet Crawley): Light Pink Day Dress, Season 6, Episode 1. Estimate: £1,500 – £2,000Dame Maggie Smith (as Violet Crawley): Dark Grey Day Dress, Season 6, Episode 9. Estimate: £1,500 – £2,000Laura Carmichael (as Lady Edith): Peach Halterneck Dress Prop Costume, Season 4, Episode 2. Estimate: £800 – £1,200Lesley Nicol (as Mrs. Patmore): Various Cook Costumes and Pinafores. Estimate: £600 – £800Rob James-Collier (as Thomas Barrow): Pair of White Leather Gloves. Estimate: £100 – £150Clapper Board: Used in the production of the film Downton Abbey: A New Era. Estimate: £1,000 – £1,500Autographed Script: Downton Abbey Season One, Episode One, Carnival Film & Television Ltd, 2010. Estimate: £600 – £800The Downton Abbey Bell Wall. Estimate: £5,000 – £7,000 The post Here's your chance to own a piece of 'Downton Abbey' history appeared first on Talker. Copyright Talker News. All Rights Reserved.
