#edith crawley

[kidcataldo]

Thinking how future historians in the downton abbey universe will wonder if the crawleys were actually murderers, bc there’s just an excessive amount of deaths on record to make any of it look innocent

And like an entire subreddit would exist to prove lord grantham was some type of mob boss in the aristocracy, who killed anyone who wronged his family. The descendants of the granthams are constantly in the media trying to disprove these theories, like “no great grandad was just a guy… we think” but they don’t really have any solid evidence to disprove any claims bc the family took those secrets to the their graves

It’s so bad that people wholeheartedly believe he was the one who sunk the titanic and caused World War I

[alienas]

COSTUME APPRECIATION Lady Edith Crawley, Downton Abbey

[theremarkablemrshall]

Because, in the end, you're my sister and one day, only we will remember Sybil... or Mama or Papa or Matthew or Michael or Granny or Carson or any of the others who have peopled our youth... until, at last, our shared memories will mean more than our mutual dislike.

[such-g00d-luck]

you know it hits hard

[bonhughbon]

Downton Abbey cast have a day at the races as they film upcoming movie.

The cast of headed down to Ripon Racecourse to film the third movie outing of the hit period drama.

The whole household were seen taking a trip to the horses in the scenes which were captured on an unusually warm day in North Yorkshire.

[moonofthechilcotin]

I have a really hard time believing Cora -"I carried a corpse for my daughter" and "I stood up to Violet and Rosamund and orchestrated a recovery mission for Edith / I'm bringing my granddaughter Marigold home" - Crawley actually missed Sybil's wedding.

[northbndtrain]

What was the real reason?

[torchwood-99]

It's funny how in sending that letter, Edith wasn't just getting her own back on Mary, but her parents too.

Had they not happily accepted that Edith was the designated spinster of the family, the one that will inevitably grow old and unloved, the one that they never bother to talk about, except to denigrate her, had they not vindicated Mary in her bullying of Edith with their constant contempt, Edith might have not been so resigned to having to settle for a mediocre sort of life, and therefore not been so willing to risk her family's standing by sending that letter.

What? By exposing Mary's scandal she puts her entire family's social standing at risk, and therefore her own chances of makingg an advantageous match? Oh no, what a disaster! Wait...hasn't it already been agreed that she's never going to find love and get married anyway? Oh well, might as well send that letter then, she hasn't got much to lose anyway? She might lose her family's love and respect? hahaha that's a laugh.

[kookyburrowing]

downton abbey is soooo funny to me bc like. they really SHOULD have been at the club. “oh no she’s 24 and died in childbirth—” should’ve been at the club. “oh no im a widow—” get thee to the club. “no one wants to marry me—” THE CLUB.

[clouds-of-wings]

Okay hold on so in the middle of season 5 Edith suddenly mentions that she's actually still writing her column..? That is wild, it hadn't been mentioned for... what, a season..? I had totally thought she'd given up on that!

Edith's entire character arc is reduced to repetitive scenes of her trying to catch a glimpse of her daughter and meanwhile she has a voice in a big, established magazine in London and it just... isn't mentioned..? I assume that now that her fiancé (aka the boss) is dead her column would have been discontinued if it didn't resonate with anyone. Her words, her opinions are clearly of interest to readers, and it just... doesn't get mentioned.

I used to write letters to the editor to a local newspaper as a politically interested and very opinionated teenager and found out that some people will very much let you know if they have opinions on what you write. I got phone calls from grumpy old men who needed to tell me how much they agreed with me on Saturday mornings, once a letter from Attac asking if I wanted to join them, one specific teacher would sometimes ask me about them -- and that was just a local newspaper at a time when print newspapers were already kinda declining in relevance.

So - if she writes this column on a constant level in a publication of some relevance in 1920s London, wouldn't she get rather a lot of letters about it? Wouldn't she get invited into Circles? It's just so weird that she can have something so big going on and her entire arc is somehow still about how she's overlooked, "pathetic", and nothing ever goes well for her. Wouldn't she be something like the quintessential 1920s socialite? Noble, young, unmarried, vocal about progressive opinions? Maybe she's too grieving to take advantage of her opportunities, but they'd still be offered to her I'd think. I wouldn't mind if she chooses not to get involved - it would add depth to her character either way - but I don't get how the entire matter gets treated as irrelevant. She has got to have strong opinions and a good writing style to keep things going for so long. The show does her so dirty smh.

[kidcataldo]

If Downton Abbey had a 1980s theme song part 2 (with credits)

[alienas]

COSTUME APPRECIATION Lady Edith Crawley, Downton Abbey

[multifandomfix]

Little Things They Do To Show They Love You (Downton Abbey Preference)

Cora Crawley: Cora shows her love through thoughtful attention to detail. She remembers the small things, like your favorite tea or the way you prefer your blankets tucked. Cora’s affection comes through in quiet, consistent support and gentle words of encouragement.

Edith Crawley: Edith shows love by sharing her passions and interests with you and letting you share yours with her. Whether it’s discussing her latest article or inviting you to visit her publishing office. She values quality time spent talking and learning about what matters to you as well.

Elsie Hughes: Mrs. Hughes expresses love through acts of service. She’ll prepare a favorite meal, make sure you’re well taken care of, and handle anything you might need without you having to ask. Her love is practical but deeply heartfelt.

Isobel Crawley: Isobel shows love through her compassion and willingness to fight for you. She’s not afraid to stand up for what’s right, especially when it involves the people she cares about. She’ll help you navigate tough decisions and always lend a listening ear.

Joseph Molesley: Molesley shows love through small, earnest acts of kindness. Whether it’s helping you with a task, offering words of wisdom, or simply being there, his support is constant and understated, but it means the world to those he loves.

Mary Crawley: Mary shows love in subtle yet powerful ways. She might be reserved, but she expresses her affection by being fiercely protective of you, offering practical help should you require it, and sharing moments of vulnerability when she feels she can trust you.

Thomas Barrow: Thomas, though guarded, expresses love through quiet loyalty and acts of service. He might not say it outright, but he’ll go out of his way to help when you need it most, even if it’s behind the scenes. His love comes through in his dedication.

Violet Crawley: The Dowager Countess shows love in her unique way, through sharp wit and cutting remarks that secretly have your best interest at heart. She may not coddle, but her advice is often meant to guide and protect those she cares about, even if it can be tough love.

For anon

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[coffeishowifunction]

Robert Crawley is the definition of girl dad.

[bonhughbon]

Live Crawley Reaction™

Downton Abbey: A New Era dir. Simon Curtis

[byeletty]

apparently it's National Sisters Day and I don't have sisters myself but I do have Them 🥲