Life Below Stairs In Their Own Words 1800-1950: A Journey into the Hidden World of Domestic Service

Servants' Stories: Life Below Stairs In Their Own Words, 1800–1950

by Michelle Higgs

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	20019 KB
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Print length	:	254 pages
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In the grand houses of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, there existed a hidden world of domestic servants who toiled tirelessly to maintain the lavish lifestyles of their employers. Their lives were often filled with hard work, long hours, and little recognition, but their stories deserve to be heard.

Life Below Stairs In Their Own Words 1800-1950 is a fascinating collection of firsthand accounts from domestic servants who lived and worked in these grand homes. Through their own words, we learn about their daily routines, their relationships with their employers, and the challenges they faced.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "The Servants' World," provides a glimpse into the daily lives of domestic servants. We learn about their living conditions, their work schedules, and the social hierarchy that existed below stairs.

The second part of the book, "The Employers' World," explores the relationships between servants and their employers. We learn about the expectations that employers had of their servants, and the ways in which servants negotiated their own roles within the household.

The third part of the book, "The Changing World of Domestic Service," examines the decline of domestic service in the 20th century. We learn about the factors that led to the decline, and the impact it had on the lives of domestic servants.

Life Below Stairs In Their Own Words 1800-1950 is a valuable contribution to the history of domestic service. It provides a unique glimpse into the lives of a group of people who have often been overlooked. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of domestic service or in the lives of ordinary people in the past.

Praise for Life Below Stairs In Their Own Words 1800-1950

"A fascinating and moving account of the lives of domestic servants in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of domestic service or in the lives of ordinary people in the past." - Professor Pamela Horn, author of Domestic Service in Victorian England

"A valuable contribution to the history of domestic service. This book provides a unique glimpse into the lives of a group of people who have often been overlooked." - Dr. Stephen Jones, author of The Servant Problem: Domestic Service in England, 1850-1950

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Servants' Stories: Life Below Stairs In Their Own Words, 1800–1950

by Michelle Higgs

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	20019 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	254 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE