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#408 | Upstairs, Downstairs: The Lives of British Servants

English Learning for Curious Minds

CHAPTER

The Decline of Domestic Servants in Britain

Exploring the factors and implications of the decrease in demand for domestic servants in Britain, including the rise of machines, higher tax rates, and alternative career options. Live-in servants are now limited to the wealthiest individuals, and the chapter recommends books and films on the master-servant relationship and the decline of domestic service.

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