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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 Sir John Olliff-Cooper
Lady Olliff Cooper Miss Anson
Lady Olliff-Cooper Miss Anson
(Lady Olliff-Cooper's Sister)
Downstairs

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Sir John Olliff-Cooper

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THE MASTER'S FAMILY
Who said this?

"I’ve come to the conclusion that we’re as much in the hands of the servants as the servants are in our hands. We’re duty bound to be in the right place at the right time. We’re not free at all!"

Mister Jonathan Master Guy Mr Raj-Singh
Mister Jonathan Master Guy Mr Raj-Singh
   (eldest son) (youngest son) (Tutor to Master Guy)
Who said this?

"Its really good having servants because the footmen – you can just ask them to go and get something and they’ll do it very efficiently… By tomorrow I'll probably think this place is my home. No problem"