Is there a place you can go to live in a different time period?

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I know that sounds a bit odd, but to further explain: 

I'm a huge fan of the show, Downton Abbey. I absolutely love the period that it's set in. The clothing, decor, and architecture. And also the sophisticated nature of the people. 

After watching the show for a while, I wondered if there was a way to live that life without appearing completely mental to society. For instance, I couldn't wear a dress and hat like the women of that period out in public because everyone would think I'm insane. I also like the idea of communicating via letters but it would be difficult to cut myself off from technology completely. 

So anyway, my question is- is there such a thing as a community (for lack of a better word) where everyone walks and talks a certain way, wears the clothes you would see in a period-drama like Downton Abbey, and so on...?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

There is no actual place where you can go to live in a different
time period, but there are places where you can take part in
period history weekends.

My late wife and I used to attend 'murder' mystery weekends
before we both retired from full working life,
many of which are set in country manor house hotels, and
some also have period dress.
So you can dress the part, late Victorian, Edwardian, etc.,
similar to Downton. Basically, you dress up in your finery and
go swanning around the Manor and or estate, and solve a murder
mystery. No real murder, just a lot of fun, some people put on the
airs and graces of their characters and spend the weekend in this way,
returning to business suits and reality on Monday.
It might not be quite what you are looking for, but gives you the escapism
and chance to dress up. You can take your own period clothing or hire it
at the venue.

? · Answer

Time travel methods still have not been developed, though I wish there was a way. I'd go back 5 years and stand up to my old boss and get that promotion I wanted, would have stayed at my desired weight instead of packing on pounds, saved money and not dated some of my exes. Life made me smarter I guess. But if I could pick an era to go back to, I guess it would be the fifties for the fashion and the eighties for the music :-)

Anonymous · Answer

An Amish community or a retirement home are you best bets

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