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By the late Victorian era, the world of Upstairs Downstairs touched almost every family in Britain. Nearly a third of all women in England and Wales had spent part of their lives in domestic service, whether working as maids, cooks, housekeepers or living in households that employed them. Yet despite its scale, this vast workforce left behind surprisingly little that reveals the texture of everyday life in service.
This book opens the door to that hidden world, guiding researchers through the clues, records and resources that can help uncover the stories of relatives who worked in domestic service—or those who once employed staff. A practical, engaging introduction to one of Britain’s most widespread but least‑understood occupations.
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Publisher: Society of Genealogists
Binding: Paperback
Author: Pamela Horn
SKU: 9781907199011
By the late Victorian era, the world of Upstairs Downstairs touched almost every family in Britain. Nearly a third of all women in England and Wales had spent part of their lives in domestic service, whether working as maids, cooks, housekeepers or living in households that employed them. Yet despite its scale, this vast workforce left behind surprisingly little that reveals the texture of everyday life in service.
This book opens the door to that hidden world, guiding researchers through the clues, records and resources that can help uncover the stories of relatives who worked in domestic service—or those who once employed staff. A practical, engaging introduction to one of Britain’s most widespread but least‑understood occupations.
We offer free standard UK delivery on all orders over £50.
Orders up to £30 are charged a flat fee of £4.95 within the UK.
Orders between £30.01 and £50 are charged a flat fee of £6.95 within the UK.
Usual UK delivery timescale (excluding custom prints) is between 5 and 7 working days from the date of dispatch.
Due to the EU Regulation 2023/988 (GPSR) selected items are not available for delivery to Northern Ireland.
Delivery Worldwide
Due to the EU Regulation 2023/988 (GPSR) we are currently unable to accept any orders for delivery to EU member countries and Switzerland.
We can deliver to other selected countries worldwide.
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If you are not completely satisfied with your item you may return it within 28 days for a refund.
Due to the EU Regulation 2023/988 (GPSR) we are unable to deliver this item to Northern Ireland. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
