THE story of the real-life Downton Abbey will be revealed to Skipton and Wharfedale Decorative and Fine Arts Society on Thursday, November 6.

Guest speaker Matthew Adams will give an illustrated talk on Highclere - where the TV series is filmed - and its owner, Lord Carnavon.

The meeting will be held in Christ Church, Skipton (due to ongoing work at the town hall) and will start with coffee at 7pm before the lecture at 7.30pm.

Guests are welcome.