Pamela Horn’s book is a must have for family historians researching ancestors who were ‘in service’ in stately homes throughout Britain.
Chapters include an introduction to service from the late 19th to the early 20th centuries, the people who went into service, the jobs they did, and what their lives were like. Throughout, Pamela Horn provides the context and the social and political backdrop to this period. It enables the reader to walk in their ancestor’s shoes, describing their daily routines exquisitely.
For genealogical research, it covers the best areas of research and the types of sources available, including trade directories, newspapers and wage books.
Author: Pamela Horn.
Published: 2016 Reprinted 2025