Bell
This bell was used to summon servants and belonged to local author George Eliot. It came from the bedroom [?] of Bird Grove House in Coventry where she lived with her father. The bell was found during ...
Bible. English. The Bible translated, 1576 (Geneva version) - [?18th century] plate, illustration inserted p.67
A disobedient servant in Shakespeare's England.
Every Elizabethan home employed servants to assist with the daily tasks of housekeeping. Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors, The Taming of the Shrew ...
Charlecote Park servants
Charlecote Park. The servants, including James Passmore, groom to the Lucy family 1900s.
Cherington. Dickins family servants
Group of family servants with Mrs Dickins of Cherington House. 1895
Back row from left - Elizabeth Sturch, H. Woodward, L. Cooper and T. Lewingdon.
Front row from left - Mrs Woodward, E. Sexston and ...
Clifford Chambers. Servants at The Manor
Group of servants and dog from The Manor House, Clifford Chambers. 1900s
Coleshill. Dumble Farm
Dumble Farm, Coleshill. Left to right in photograph - farmworker, Mrs Ford, a servant, Mr Ford (tenant farmer) and in front - daughters Mynthia and Myna. 1910s
Courtyard, Warwick Castle
A view of Warwick Castle courtyard, looking towards the state dining room.
This photograph features two gardeners mowing the grass.
Although it looks as if the building is a roofless shell, this ...
Courtyard, Warwick Castle
A view of Warwick Castle courtyard, looking towards Guy's Tower and the Gatehouse.
Two gardeners are cutting the grass with the help of a horse drawn mower. This photograph was taken between 1880 ...
Courtyard, Warwick Castle
Two gardeners in Warwick Castle courtyard, looking towards the Gatehouse and Caesar's Tower.
One is mowing the grass, while the other tends a horse.
This photograph was taken in the 1880s.
Doll
This is a 'Black Mammy' doll from Czechoslovakia. It is made of painted wood. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum.
Frances Evelyn, Countess of Warwick
A photograph of Frances Evelyn Brooke, the Countess of Warwick, driving horses and carriage with guests.
This was taken during the 1890s. Beside her is Edward, Prince of Wales (the future Edward ...
Leamington Spa. Graham Studios portrait
Portrait of two domestic servants. 1879
Letter written by Anna Jarrett to her brother Thomas, after recovering from childbirth and illness (pages 1 and 4)
A letter written by Anna Eliza Jarrett to her brother, Thomas Wathen Waller, following childbirth and serious illness. Using their childhood names, she writes to 'Pothy' and signs herself 'Kittie'.
She ...
Nuneaton. The Briars
Group of domestic staff at the entrance to The Briars, home of Bertram Hardy. Nuneaton. 1900s
Painting
This is one of a group of paintings that depict Indian trades or occupations. The image has been painted onto a thin sheet of mica. This painting depicts an Ayah, or nurse, holding a red basket.
Painting
This is one of a group of paintings that depict Indian trades or occupations. The image has been painted onto a thin sheet of mica. This painting depicts a Mehter, or house maid, with a basket and broom....
Plate
This brass plate is from Asia. The plate has finely scalloped edges, and an incised and painted decoration. It features a large stylised flowers at the centre. This plate is one of two in the collection....
Ragley Hall. Servants Fire Brigade
Ragley Hall servants fire brigade assembled outside Ragley Hall. 1880s