

Lucy Lethbridge
Historian specializing in British social history, author of "Servants: A Downstairs View of 20th Century Britain".
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Feb 2, 2023 • 55min
300: The Real Downton Abbey
Lucy Lethbridge, a historian specializing in British social history and author of "Servants: A Downstairs View of 20th Century Britain," joins the conversation to unravel the complexities of Edwardian domestic life. She critiques the romanticization of servants in shows like 'Downton Abbey' while highlighting the shifting dynamics of class and servitude. The discussion flows through the evolution of domestic roles during and after World War I, illustrating changing perceptions and the emergence of greater autonomy for workers in a rapidly modernizing society.

Jul 13, 2024 • 38min
Servants: everything you wanted to know
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.