19 16, at the battle of the somme river, Matthew was instructed that his regiment would get a few days' holiday, so he took his fiancee lavinia back to Downton Manor to meet his family, and Mary also returned to Downton. When she learned that Matthew was engaged, she tried to suppress her sadness. The two met at the war fund-raising concert held by the manor and decided to bury the hatchet, become friends and wish each other good luck.

At the end of Matthew's holiday, Mary got up early to see him off, gave Matthew lucky one, who had been with him since childhood, and told him to come back safely. Sybil listened to Matthew's mother isobel's advice, learned to cook and make tea from servants, and asked isobel to arrange for her to enter a nursing training school, determined to contribute to the war. Branson, the driver, sent Sybil to the training school to make her confess.

Edith learned to drive from the driver Blassin. Bates' mother died and left him an inheritance. Bates thought that with this inheritance, he could ask his ex-wife for divorce in exchange, so he returned to Downton to propose to Anna. But his ex-wife Vera came to the door and forced Bates and Mary to leave Downton together with the fact that the Turk died in her room. Bates had no choice but to resign. The master was very angry and Anna was very sad.

Thomas suffered a lot in the war. In order to return to the rear of the war, he led the enemy to shoot and destroyed his left hand. There are two new servants in the manor. Ethel, the maid, replaced Gwen, who was a secretary last season, and Lang, the master's valet. Ethel is bent on flying to the branches and becoming a phoenix, and Lang is a veteran with post-war trauma sequelae.

Second set

Sir Richard, whom Mary met in London, visited Downton, and so did Aunt Rosamund. Richard has a newspaper in London. He is rich and powerful. Mary thinks Richard is suitable, but her grandmother violette is very dissatisfied with him. Richard and Matthew's fiancee lavinia seem to have known each other for a long time.

Richard asked Mary to marry him as soon as he left Tang, but Mary didn't say yes at once. Edith went to Drake's house to help drive the tractor. She enjoyed the farm work, but she and Mr. Drake couldn't help kissing. Mrs. Drake saw her and Edith was fired. Sybil went to Downton clinic to help.

William was drafted into the army, leaving no footman for Carson to use. In order to host Sir Richard's dinner, Carson asked Lang to be a footman, but Lang helped him more and more, which led to Carson's heart attack. Mary went to visit Carson, who advised her to regain her confidence and confess to Matthew.

O 'Brien persuaded his wife to transfer Thomas to Downton Clinic, but she didn't know about Thomas' theft, so she agreed. Thomas returned to Downton as he wished. Mrs. Patmore's nephew died on the battlefield, and she suggested that Daisy meet all William's requirements in case she regretted it later. Although Daisy was not sure whether she liked William or not, she never explicitly refused to let him go to war.

Episode 3

Downton Medical Center has limited space. Isobel suggested transforming Downton Abbey into a rehabilitation station for patients, and Sybil agreed. However, the cured patient stayed at Downton Abbey, which brought inconvenience to the Crawleys. Despite this, the three daughters have gradually integrated into the work of caring for patients. Isobel and his wife Cora have great differences on who will manage and arrange the servants and medical work.

Grandma and aunt are busy asking about lavinia's relationship with Sir Richard. When Mary found out, she told lavinia everything. Lavinia also explained to Mary her relationship with Richard, and Mary expressed sympathy and understanding. Matthew's combat mission in the central region ended, accompanied the general to inspect the barracks in the north and visited Downton Manor. The admiral thanked the earl's family for their contribution to the war.

With Mary's help, Anna found Bates. Bates works as a bartender in a bar not far from Downton. He has found a way to divorce his ex-wife and keep Anna waiting. As an Irishman, Blassin expressed indignation at the inaction of the army in Ireland. When the general visited Downton Abbey, he volunteered to be a footman and serve the dinner party, but in fact he tried to plot evil, but fortunately he was stopped in time. Lang's illness became more and more serious, and Carson had to dismiss him.

The fourth episode

The host asked Mary if she would marry Sir Richard. Mary thinks that her parents didn't get married because of love, but they are still happy in the end. Maybe she can do it herself. So I wrote to Matthew and told him my decision. Matthew read the letter and went on patrol with William. Unfortunately, he was trapped by the enemy and disappeared. Isobel couldn't show her ability at Downton Abbey, so she decided to go to France.

After she left, lady bird, the cook, fed the wandering soldiers at home, and then Mrs. Patmore and Daisy joined in. O 'Brien thought he could sue them in front of his wife, but when she saw this, she joined in. Blassin asked Sybil to elope, Sybil didn't know how to respond, and Mary happened to bump into him. The master learned of Bates' whereabouts and found it himself. Bates returned to Downton Abbey.

At the concert held for soldiers in the manor, Matthew and William appeared. Mary, who was singing, was so excited that she forgot her words. Finally, they finished the performance together.

Ethel had an affair with Bryant, a major who stayed behind. Their relationship was broken by the housekeeper, Ms Hughes, who fired Ethel, but Ethel later came back and told Ms Hughes that she was pregnant.

Episode 5

Matthew was injured in the war and was in a coma. He was arranged to recuperate at Downton Medical Center. Mary actively takes care of him. But Matthew may not be able to walk for the rest of his life and will lose his fertility. Lavinia is here, and Matthew wants her to leave herself and live a happy life.

Willam was not qualified to recover at Downton Medical Center, but the old woman actively took William back to Downton, but William was hit by an explosion and his lungs were injured, which may not be cured. Bates' ex-wife Vera returned to Downton, threatening Bates to expose Mary's scandal again. Mary went to London to explain to Sir Richard to prevent Vera from revealing the scandal to the newspaper.

Richard was willing to help Mary when he found out. Of course, Mary's scandal was not published in the newspaper, but was replaced by the engagement information of Mary and Richard.

Ethel gave birth to the child, and Mrs Hughes has been secretly helping her raise the child, but the father of the child doesn't want to see them. William knew that he was dying, and hoped that Daisy would marry him, so that after his death, Daisy could get a pension. Daisy doesn't want to cheat William again, but everyone hopes that Daisy can fulfill William's wish.

They got married at Downton Abbey, in front of William's bed, with everyone's blessing. Soon, William died of illness. Downton Abbey has a maid named Jane, who is the widow of a fallen soldier.

Sixth set

The war is coming to an end, and the post-war rationing period has arrived. Canadian major Gordon, who claimed to be related to Count Grantham's family, went to Downton for recuperation because of systemic burns. It turned out that he was Patrick who should have died in the sinking of Titanic in the first episode of the first season.

He lost his memory after the shipwreck, but he regained it in the war, but it was blown beyond recognition. When he returned to Downton, he and Edith recognized each other, but his identity still needed further confirmation. Mary and Matthew talked about Mary's marriage, and Matthew said that he didn't want to be a stumbling block to Mary's happiness. Richard felt threatened when he saw Mary's feelings for Matthew.

The earl's family began to discuss Patrick, and Matthew was unusually calm. Mary and grandmother thought this man was an impostor, but all the signs seemed to indicate that he seemed to be the real Patrick.

Ethel's lover, Major Bryan, died in the war. Vera continued to pester Bates, and the divorce was more difficult, but suddenly the news of Vera's death came. Carson has to decide whether to go to Mary and Richard's home, hax Manor, to remain in charge or to stay at Downton Manor. The war is finally over.

Seventh set

19 19, Downton Manor sent away the last batch of medical equipment, restoring the solemnity and peace of the old days. Richard brought lavinia back to Downton Abbey to change Mary's mind. Count Grantham was dissatisfied that Cora was so cruel to Matthew. He didn't understand where the future of the manor lay. He kissed the maid Jane.

Richard asked Anna to work at Huckstein Manor, and asked her to monitor Mary and report to him. Anna rejected him and reported to Carson and others. Carson refused to work at hax Bee Farm. Matthew can stand up, and the whole family is very happy. The fact is that Matthew can not only stand up, but also live a normal life.

The family ate happily, and Matthew happily announced that he would marry lavinia in Downton. Mary couldn't hide her sadness, and her grandmother was keenly aware of it. Grandma told Matthew that Mary still loved Matthew, and Matthew said that lavinia had supported him in his most difficult time, and he could not abandon her. But grandma thinks that marriage is long and we should choose the right person.

Sybil misses the joy and satisfaction of labor. While everyone was celebrating Matthew's position, Sybil and Branson left Downton, and Mary and others found him back.

Thomas started to speculate in business, but he was cheated. Ethel's lover's parents came to Downton, and Mrs Hughes wanted to help her arrange to meet them, but the timing was unlucky. Ethel rushed into the restaurant regardless of Mrs Hughes' obstruction, but the major's parents could not face the pain of losing their son and would not admit it.

Eighth set

Matthew can finally walk on crutches, and his wedding with lavinia is under active preparation. Branson told Sybil and his story to the count's family, and the count flew into a rage. Matthew and Mary danced a song, and they told each other their feelings. Lavinia happened to bump into them when they were kissing. The count broke up with Jane. Family members feel unwell one after another, and flu symptoms persist.

Lavinia was also unfortunately infected, and the wedding had to be postponed. Lavinia told Matthew that he shouldn't marry himself. Cora's condition is the most serious and seems to be life-threatening. O 'Brien deeply condemned and repented the behavior that led to her miscarriage many years ago.

At the same time, lavinia's condition suddenly deteriorated. Before she died, she told Matthew to be happy. Matthew deeply blamed himself, thinking that the kiss killed lavinia. The count finally gave in to Sybil.

Thomas wanted to go back to Downton Abbey and continue to be a footman, but Carson flatly refused him. Inspired by Sybil's behavior, Anna decided to marry Bates and face the lawsuit together. Major Bryant's parents want to see Ethel and talk about their grandchildren. They asked Ethel not to see the children again and promised that the children would get good education and care. Ethel finally decided to raise the child alone.

Bates and Anna registered to get married, and their marriage was happy. Jane left Downton Abbey, and lavinia's funeral was held as scheduled. People come and go, but the manor remains the same. Who do you welcome, who do you send away, and where are you taking us? ...

Extended data

abstract

From the Battle of the Somme in 19 16 to the Kangbian Armistice Agreement in19/8, it covered many other historical events, such as the Battle of Verdun, the Russian Revolution in 19 17 and the Battle of Jerusalem. In the rear, there was a shortage of male labor, David Lloyd George was elected as prime minister, and a wartime Coalition government was established.

Crowley, Thomas and William Mei Sen all stepped down from the front; Tom Branson is not sure whether he wants to fight for Britain; Count Grantham is too old to serve. Regardless of her aristocratic status, Miss Crawley joined the Royal Nurses Corps in Queen Alexandra and gained her love. The whole manor experienced ups and downs in the war, and everyone witnessed the vicissitudes of history.