Sambrook, Pamela
The Servants' Story
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445677200
- author:
- Sambrook, Pamela
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.56 x 12.7 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Servants' Story: Managing a Great Country House by Pamela Sambrook In the mid-nineteenth century, the Leveson-Gower family, Dukes of Sutherland, were one of Britain's wealthiest non-royal families. Their Staffordshire estate, Trentham, was home to a large and loyal staff bound together by strict social structures and sometimes bizarre regulations. This archive of records offers a unique glimpse into the lives of Trentham's servants and managers. By combining these records with family history sources, it is possible to reimagine the triumphs and tragedies of those who worked at Trentham. The stories that emerge reveal universal human experiences and demonstrate how people coped in the face of significant change during a pivotal period in British history. This book provides a fascinating insight into the lives of those behind the scenes of country-house life, revealing relationships and experiences that are both relatable and thought-provoking.
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