- Tom: "Why wasn't Grantham House sold when Downton was in trouble?"
- Edith: "It would have been, eventually. But not for nearly enough to save us."
- — 2013 Christmas Special
Grantham House is the London residence of the Crawley family located in St. James's Square. It was built in 1849.
In the 1920s, Robert Crawley lost most of the family wealth on a investment which sadly went wrong, meaning that he and his family may have needed to sell it. However when Robert's heir and son-in-law Matthew received a large fortune, the family didn't have to sell.
The family stays there in 1923 for the London summer season, which includes Rose's debutante ball. After it is learned that Terence Sampson has stolen a love letter from Freda Dudley Ward to the Prince of Wales, Lord Grantham hosts a card game which Sampson attends while other members of the family search Sampson's flat.
Later, the Crawleys host a ball at Grantham House, when the prince unexpectedly appears and asks to open the ball, where he dances with Rose.
Appearances
Notes
- Basildon Park in Berkshire was used for the house's interior scenes.[1] The main façade of Bridgewater House, at Cleveland Row, Westminster, London, was used for the exterior scenes.
External Links
Downton Abbey, What's Going to Happen in the Christmas Special at Radio Times
Downton Abbey Presents New Christmas Special Trailer and Stills at Up an Comers
References
- ↑ Downton Abbey Christmas episode details revealed, stv shows, 4th December, 2013.