Cranford

Erminia Whyte played by Michelle Dockery

Erminia Whyte (Michelle Dockery)

The orphaned daughter of Mr Buxton’s younger sister and now his ward (and William’s cousin), Erminia has lived abroad and has recently finished an expensive education in Brussels. She is pretty, musical and full of life. At first Erminia befriends Peggy Bell out of a sense of kindness and duty, but she quickly sees the true value of Peggy’s character and they become firm friends.