Sea Island Life Magazine Spring/Summer 2014 | Page 78

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English Propriety Meets
Southern Charm
Sea Island celebrated the beginning of a new year with a fun and
sophisticated nod to one of television’s most popular series,
“Downton Abbey.” From Jan. 17-19, actor Allen Leech—who plays
Tom Branson in the series—and Jessica Fellowes, best-selling author

quiz, presided over by Leech and Fellowes as quizmasters. Questions
and team names such as Mrs. Padmore’s Pals and Dowagers’ Dames
further immersed participants in the world of “Downton Abbey.”
Q-and-A session with Leech and Fellowes, who answered “Downton
end culminated in a delightful costume party, where attendees were

migrating to the ballroom for a themed dinner. Afterward, Fellowes
and Leech hosted a screening of the drama’s latest episode before

Malinda Mortin, Allen Leech, Lillian Clarke, Jessica Fellowes

which included cigars, port, music and dancing.

Mitch Poole, Tom and Lou Glenn, Jessica Fellowes, Becky Poole, Allen