I am now who I was meant to be.

An appreciation blog for Anna Bates (née Smith), lady's maid/former head housemaid at Downton Abbey, wife of John Bates, mother to Baby Boy Bates, all-round wonderful person. Played by Joanne Froggatt.

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Brendan Coyle and Joanne Froggatt as John and Anna Bates in Downton Abbey.

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Happy New Year! ❤️👶🏼🎉

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“I’m John Bates, the new valet.”

“I’m Anna, the head housemaid.”

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@downtoncottage :) :) 4x5 / 6x4 a short version of Truly/Really scenes

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The Bateses

1919 // 1925

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If I were a fairy godmother, I would give you your heart’s desire in an instant. And I would wipe away your tears and tell you not to cry.

— Sylvain Reynard, Gabriel’s Inferno x [insp.]

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Mr. and Mrs. John Bates

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kindness, beauty, grace  »  Anna Bates

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Very, very happy  ❤️👶🏼💕

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“It therefore gives me great pleasure to say you are now husband and wife, together.”

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Downton Abbey 2.08

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1913 | 1925

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John Bates and Anna Smith (4/?)

S01E05

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Banna in s06e09 :D

A: ‘’We have a son, John.’’

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B💑A

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We certainly have.