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The Edwardian Country House
"In 1905, class distinction existed and was emphasised. You were either upstairs or downstairs. It may have made for an easier life." Mr Edgar, butler
THE PROJECT|THE HOUSE|THE PEOPLE|EDWARDIAN LIFE|YOU IN 1905|TREATS|SNOB QUIZ
Upstairs
DOWNSTAIRS STAFF
Mrs Davies M Dubiard Morrison
Mrs Davies M Dubiard Morrison
(Housekeeper) (Chef de Cuisine) (Lady's Maid)
Mr Edgar Downstairs

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FEMALE HOUSE STAFF KITCHEN STAFF
Mr Edgar
(Butler)

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MALE HOUSE STAFF
Who said this?

"I’m the one that gets bossed around by everybody. I’m used to having things done for me, not doing things for other people."
Antonia Dawson Kelly Lucy Ellen
Antonia Dawson Kelly Lucy Ellen
(Kitchen Maid) (Scullery Maid) (Scullery Maid) (Scullery Maid)
Who said this?

"Without us working here… this household would fall apart. There’d be no climbing the social ladder for Sir John or Mi’lady or Miss Anson without us here, this household"