The answer

Fictionally the little town is known as Downton, but its real name is Bampton, Oxfordshire. Bampton lies in a northeasterly direction across Cotswold meadows from Kelmscott, the country home of William Morris. You can see my post on Kelmscott here.

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In view of the fact that series lV commenced for many of you last night it seemed a good moment to feature a Downton Abbey quiz. This quiz received more correct answers than any of my previous ones.

Well done to the following - in the order that they were received 

Loi - United States

Christina - United States

Susanhal - no website or location

Wendy - England

Val - Portugal

Susan - Canada

Nilly - England

Pamela RG - Canada

Sanda - United States

 Thank you all for your comments.

New Year Quiz - name this small town

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This place has a real name and a fictional TV name.

Fictionally it is situated in the north of England.

In reality it is here, in the Cotswolds.

It is the fictional name that you will know and what I want.

I am sure that many of you with sharp eyes will recognise this house - the home to two of the fictional characters.

Three views of the library - fictionally the hospital

Both the exterior and the interior of the church have had starring roles in the fiction. However, the church is a star in its own right. It was in existence before the Norman Conquest. The earliest part of the church dates from the middle of the 11th century; in the chancel there is some very early herring-bone Cotswold stonework.

A photograph of the original deed given by William the Conqueror.

Beautiful crisp Norman zig-zag stonework around the south transept door.

When watching the programme you may have noticed lots of very high Cotswold stone walls in this small town

Comment moderation has been set to give everyone a chance. If you get it right I will withhold your answer until I reveal the name on Monday at noon Grenwich Meantime.