Content warning: mentions of sexual abuse, suicide.
Yes, it *is* awkward being next-door neighbours with THE ACTUAL SUN, thank you for asking.
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Sources and further reading:
Beeton, I. 1861. The Book of Household Management. [ Ссылка ]
Davies, M. L. ed. 1931. Life As We Have Known It. [ Ссылка ]
Delap, L. Who mops the floor now? How domestic service shaped 20th-century Britain. [ Ссылка ]
Dickens, C. 1882. Dickens’ Dictionary of London, 4th ed. pg. 245. [ Ссылка ]
Linton, E. L. 1874. On The Side Of The Maids. The Cornhill Magazine, 29.[ Ссылка ]; [ Ссылка ]
Parker, E. 1830. Sampler. [ Ссылка ]
Sergeant, A. M. 1852. The maid of all work’s complete guide. [ Ссылка ]
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Music:
Blood For Dracula by Chris Zabriskie: [ Ссылка ]
Sad Piano Music by Alex-Productions: [ Ссылка ]
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00:00 Intro
01:56 Why So Many Servants?
08:30 The Hierarchy
22:29 How To Behave
30:47 Leaving Service
