Tom Branson starts off at #DowntonAbbey as a chauffeur, but eventually becomes a member of the Crawley family when he marries Lady Sybil. After Sybil’s passing, Tom is left to bring up their daughter alone. He goes on to become a co-agent for the estate with his sister-in-law, Lady Mary, but is reluctant to adopt the upstairs style due to his proud Irish roots. However, once Tom opens his heart to Queen Mary’s lady-in-waiting and cousin of the Crawleys, Lucy Smith, he has fully adjusted. They ma

To honour the Women’s Suffrage Centenary, we remember Lady Sybil and her enthusiasm for women’s rights. 100 years on, and how times have changed. Sybil would be thrilled. | Downton Abbey

Mary bumped into Sybil and Tom about it. #DowntonAbbey | Downton Abbey Fan