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Hoar Cross Hall - Life below stairs #20
Posted by Viv Wilson on 3rd March 2019 in Growing Up In a Stately Home | hoar cross hall,Meynell,first world war,Chubb,lady dorothy,hunting,shooting,1920s
...ere was a chauffeur and an under-chauffeur, although the Meynells had run a motor car since the early part of the 20th century. The chauffeur was always addressed as Mr, showing that this position had succeeded that of the groom.
Around 28 people were employed on the grounds. Two young boys were employed just to sweep the pathways and were known as bothy boys. The most common of all male servants was the gardener as they were responsible for producing all the fruit, vegetables and herbs which were used in the kitchens as well as keeping the lawns and hedges tidy. Grass was cut by a horse-drawn mower, although this was the chauffeur’s job surprisingly....
Hoar Cross Hall - Life below stairs
Posted by Viv Wilson on 12th January 2020 in Growing Up In a Stately Home | hoar cross hall,Meynell,Lady Dorothy,Bothy boys,gardeners world,1920s,choir,Victorian,servants,pantry,scullery
...ere was a chauffeur and an under-chauffeur, although the Meynells had run a motor car since the early part of the 20th century. The chauffeur was always addressed as Mr, showing that this position had succeeded that of the groom.
Around 28 people were employed on the grounds. Two young boys were employed just to sweep the pathways and were known as bothy boys. The most common of all male servants was the gardener as they were responsible for producing all the fruit, vegetables and herbs which were used in the kitchens as well as keeping the lawns and hedges tidy. Grass was cut by a horse-drawn mower, although this was the chauffeur’s job surprisingly....Hoar Cross Hall - Life below stairs #39
Posted by Viv Wilson on 1st June 2020 in Growing Up In a Stately Home | hoar cross hall,Meynell,maids,governess,chapel,church of the holy angels,chubb
...ere was a chauffeur and an under-chauffeur, although the Meynells had run a motor car since the early part of the 20th century. The chauffeur was always addressed as Mr, showing that this position had succeeded that of the groom.
Around 28 people were employed on the grounds. Two young boys were employed just to sweep the pathways and were known as bothy boys. The most common of all male servants was the gardener as they were responsible for producing all the fruit, vegetables and herbs which were used in the kitchens as well as keeping the lawns and hedges tidy. Grass was cut by a horse-drawn mower, although this was the chauffeur’s job surprisingly. The kit...Hoar Cross Hall - Life below stairs #18
Posted by Viv Wilson on 12th October 2020 in Growing Up In a Stately Home | hoar cross hall,Meynell,servants,gardeners world,butler,aristocracy
...ere was a chauffeur and an under-chauffeur, although the Meynells had run a motor car since the early part of the 20th century. The chauffeur was always addressed as Mr, showing that this position had succeeded that of the groom.
Around 28 people were employed on the grounds. Two young boys were employed just to sweep the pathways and were known as bothy boys. The most common of all male servants was the gardener as they were responsible for producing all the fruit, vegetables and herbs which were used in the kitchens as well as keeping the lawns and hedges tidy. Grass was cut by a horse-drawn mower, although this was the chauffeur’s job surprisingly. The kit...Hoar Cross Hall - Life below stairs #19
Posted by Viv Wilson on 13th September 2021 in Growing Up In a Stately Home | hoar cross hall,Meynell,Victorian,servants,first world war,Downton Abbey,Bridgerton,The Crown,gentry,pheasants
...ere was a chauffeur and an under-chauffeur, although the Meynells had run a motor car since the early part of the 20th century. The chauffeur was always addressed as Mr, showing that this position had succeeded that of the groom.
Colonel Meynell in his car - c1920
Around 28 people were employed on the grounds. Two young boys were employed just to sweep the pathways and were known as bothy boys. The most common of all male servants was the gardener as they were responsible for producing all the fruit, vegetables and herbs which were used in the kitchens as well as keeping the lawns and hedges tidy. Grass was cut by a horse-drawn mower, although this was...Hoar Cross Hall - Life Below Stairs #35
Posted by Viv Wilson on 9th January 2022 in Growing Up In a Stately Home | Hoar Cross Hall,Meynell,Victorian,19th century,servants,Bridgerton,Downton Abbey,gardeners world
...ere was a chauffeur and an under-chauffeur, although the Meynells had run a motor car since the early part of the 20th century. The chauffeur was always addressed as Mr, showing that this position had succeeded that of the groom.
Servants ready for a rare day out!
Around 28 people were employed on the grounds. Two young boys were employed just to sweep the pathways and were known as bothy boys. The most common of all male servants was the gardener as they were responsible for producing all the fruit, vegetables and herbs which were used in the kitchens as well as keeping the lawns and hedges tidy. Grass was cut by a horse-drawn mower, although this...