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An insight into the life and times of Victorian Servants. Stepping back in time and in costume to experience life below stairs in a large country house.

It is 1891, Lady Annaly, the owner of Holdenby House is looking for servants.

Children are sent to Holdenby from the workhouse who are too poor to attend school.

Children will take part in the following:

  • Housekeeping - The duties of a servant from bed making to polishing
  • Kitchen - Preparing food for the family and servants
  • Deportment - How a servant should conduct themselves

This project covers various aspects of the National Curriculum KS1 and KS2

 

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