Discover what the real Downton days were like in Norfolk

PUBLISHED: 11:09 03 October 2013 | UPDATED: 11:53 03 October 2013

Brendan Coyle

Blickling Hall reveals its stately stories and we meet the nation’s favourite valet.

Florence Wadlow in the kitchen at Blickling Hall

Don’t miss your October issue of EDP Norfolk magazine for a fascinating look at life upstairs and downstairs at Blickling Hall between the wars. The Downton Abbey days are being brought back to life thanks to the memories of those who worked at the hall. And read about the west Norfolk connection to Downton’s Mr Bates, Brendan Coyle who has moved to the county. Your October EDP Norfolk magazine – it’s out now!

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