English servants NO

English servants in the twentieth century

In the 20th century the great houses were managed by a large number of people, servants organised in a strict hierarchy.

SERVANTS HIERARCHY

The Butler

He's the head of the male staff.Known as Mr+surname.

The butler

• has to run the house
• has to keep the keys of the cellar and the silverware
• has to direct the staff during the parties
• has to know all about the Galateo
• has to manage all the staff by selecting, hiring, firing and more.

The Housekeeper

She's the head of the female staff. Know as Mrs+surname

The housekeeper

• has to keep the keys of all the rooms
• has to manage the supplies and the shopping in general
• has to manage the female staff

Lady's maid

She's the personal maid of the lady. Know as Mrs+surname.

The lady's maid

• has to get her lady dressed
• has to check and clean her lady's clothes and shoes
• has to style her lady's hair
• has to be very decent because she's her lady's person of trust

The Valet

He's the personal man of the lord of the house

The Valet

• has to get his lord dressed
• has to check and clean his lord's clothes and shoes
• has to style his lord's hair and beard
• has to be very decent because he's his lord's person of trust

The Cook

Know as Mrs/Mr+surname She/he is the head of the kitchen

The cook

• has to be highly specialized
• has to cook for the lord's family, for the guests and the staff
• has to write down the shopping list
• has to manage the suppliers

The Footman

His name comes from the ancient tradition to go on foot before the lord's carriage to ensure about the safety of the road.

The footman

• has to open the door of the house/car/carriage
• has to wait tables
• has to stand guard
• has to throw out the annoying guests

The housemaid

She is the cleaner of the house

The housemaid

• has to clean the rooms
• has to set fireplaces
• has to open the curtains in the morning

The nursemaid

She looks after babies

The nursemaid

• has to take care of the babies
• has to entertain the babies

The kitchen maid

The kitchen maid

• has to set the fire of the stove
• has to peel and clean the vegetables
• has to wash the pots

The scullery maid

It's the lowest role in the house.

The scullery maid

• has to do the hardest work
• has to get up before anyone else
• has to feed the animals
• has to empty the servants' bed pans

All the rooms have got a bell to call the servants.

Now....What kind of servant are you? What bell will ring for you?

Choose one and make a video!!!!

Thanks for watching!