Servants in a Victorian Country House

This lecture will look at the work and lives of servants in the houses of the gentry and aristocracy and allow us to think about the work they performed, accommodation and how they were recruited. Expect to meet butlers, housekeepers and scullery maids.
Event Information
Price: £17.00
Course Weeks: 1
Room: Kincaid Hall
Campaign: Easter School 2026
Your Tutor
Name: Adam Smith
Bio: Adam Smith is a former museum curator who has been lecturing on English Country Houses and their Estates for over 20 years. He holds degrees from the Universities of Durham and Leeds in History and Country House Studies.
Department: Humanities