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Downton Abbey costumes unveiled at filming location5 days agoShareSaveEmily FordBBC News,jogo da juventus feminino South of EnglandShareSaveRory Mulvey 2025 FOCUSCostumes on show at Basildon Park include Lady Mary's red dress (centre) and Cora's blue velvet gown (left)Costumes from the final Downton Abbey film have gone on display at a stately home in Berkshire used as a filming location.Basildon Park, in Reading, featured in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale and will now house six outfits worn by characters.The venue will display the costumes, all inspired by the 1930s fashion era the film is based around, until 14 September.A spokesperson for Basildon Park, said they were proud to reprise the venue's role as the Crawley family's London residence.Rory Mulvey 2025 FOCUSThe octagon room at Basildon Park features in the latest Downton Abbey filmThe film is out in cinemas from 12 September and follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s.Reception rooms from Basildon Park, as well as the hall, dining room and drawing room have all been used in the movie, alongside the octagon room.Rory Mulvey 2025 FOCUSThe costumes will beon display until 14 September at Basildon ParkCostumes now on display at Basildon Park include a red dress worn by Lady Mary and a blue velvet gown Cora wears to the Petersfield Ball.Also featured are Lady Mary and Lady Edith's day dresses from a shopping scene, alongside formal uniforms worn by Carson and Mrs Hughes.All costumes were designed by Anna Mary Scott Robbins.Basildon Park's historic interiors were first used as the set for Grantham House, in the Downton Abbey TV series.A spokesperson for the venue said: "It's a real privilege to showcase this exhibition in the very location where the film was brought to life and we look forward to sharing this special connection with our visitors."You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. More on this storyDownton Abbey items auctioned before last farewellRelated LinksBasildon ParkBerkshireFilm
