Heroes at Highclere: Experience the real Downton Abbey, is the seductive title of a Christie’s online only charity auction which runs until August 14. It offers twelve experiences and items that offer a taste of life at the real Downton Abbey, Highclere in Berkshire, with starting bids from £250. These include an overnight stay at Highclere Castle for a party of three couples, who can reside in Lady Sybil’s, Lady Edith’s and Lady Cora’s quarters (starting bid £10,000); a lesson from the butlering staff in how to set the table (starting bid £2,000); and afternoon tea with Baroness Jenkin, with a tour of the House of Lords and an overnight stay for two at The Goring Hotel including dinner (starting bid £2,000). The auction is accessible at www.christies.com/
Visitors’ book from the hospital at Bryanston Square
Containing signatures of VIPs at the opening on 4th January 1916, and subsequently.
Includes signature of Lord Kitchener
Provenance: Highclere Castle Archives
© Highclere Castle Archives
An opportunity for a Party of Three Couples to stay overnight in Lady Sybil’s, Lady Edith’s and Lady Cora’s quarters, including Cocktails and Dinner as guests of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon at a mutually agreed date. To be taken by 30th August 2015
Starting Bid: £10,000
A Silver Medal Awarded For Growing The Best Vegetables In The Trenches
Inscribed `BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.’ `VEGETABLE SHOW.’ `HAVRE. AUG 1918’ and inscribed `CARROTS MEDIUM AND SHORT VARIETIES. 1ST PRIZE. With hallmarks for Birmingham 1918.
2 in. (5.1cm.)
Provenance: The Garden Museum in Lambeth, London
© Garden Museum, London