History Extra podcast Servants: everything you wanted to know
Jul 13, 2024
Historian Lucy Lethbridge discusses the evolution of domestic service, exploring servant hierarchy, uniforms, and the dynamics between servants and employers in large households. From generational roles to mistreatment stories, she provides insights into the reality of serving in wealthy British households.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Intro
00:00 • 3min
Diverse Perspectives on Domestic Service
03:14 • 4min
Exploring the Hierarchy of Servants in Large Country Houses
07:40 • 5min
Exploration of Historical Servants' Uniforms
12:41 • 3min
Historical Significance of Domestic Servants in Wealthy Households
15:35 • 11min
Exploring Servant-Master Dynamics in Large Households
26:32 • 9min