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2:06 this should have been a big, stout actress, like Hope Emerson... but this here is certainly a wonderful actress and one loves her Hannah immensely!

I really enjoyed that - thanks for sharing!

Robert nundi!!!! How dare you!

Not so grand in 2023.

I used to work at stard soap . Now a housing estate. Sadly isn't it the way of the world. Who ever shot the video thank you.

I'm currently writing a book, set in 1912, in an upper class home. You've given me some ideas. Thank you!

See the thing is now there are tons of varieties and brands of The same item. Back then the store only carried one “toothpaste” only One “rice” only one brand of “raisins” there wasn’t endless variations and options to choose from. That’s why it so easy to use this list back in the day.

What a fascinating story from mr harris. I've seen him on a few occasions at the goose fair when i did a bit of casual work for william percival and i could listen to him all day long. Not many people like this man left ❤

The story about Kate is an.old murder mystery most foul story appearing in many murder mystery magazines

About 40 years ago I was 16 homeless and living in Hood park, Anthony Harris gave me a job, and I had a few years traveling and loved it. Thank you, Anthony. aka Jockey

Thanks Wendy - I've just found a pair of snakeskin Equity shoes that look 1920s ish in my grandmothers collection. Glad to find out more about this interesting company

Great video, thanks for sharing what happened in England. We have a documentary on French service :)

I remember my grandma used to make us bed socks, when she was working. I remember the noise of all the sewing machines.

I came across this video after a recent obsession with Upstairs Downstairs. So glad I did, so informative and well made. Thank you!

My great- grandmother worked as a domestic servant in a posh house and had 3 illegitimate children ( it is thought) by the son of her employer! 🤭

Thanks for posting - brilliant

My great grant uncle, (who was an amateur but excellent photographer) lived, with his wife and daughters, in a large manor (upstairs) and had an army of servants. We found a lot of photos of his servants, and what was intriguing was the number of male servants in positions which might have otherwise been female job. There was also a massive number of photos of two Butlers. Some photos were so insanely well staged it looked like there were made for some fashion magazine, and it was obvious that those Butlers had been hired for their looks. Then one day i found a little niche in my GG uncle's closet (I mean the room not the furniture) This was a very well hidden niche and this was only because i was planning on having it refurbished that using an echo machine i found this hollow space in the wall and inside of it were two large metal boxes one filled with letters and the other with photos, and the letters were clearly letters between the Butlers and my GG Uncle about their affairs and sexual encounters. While the photos were basically an expression or illustrations of those letters, ranging from romantic to pornography (and i do mean porn, not just naked Butlers on a chair in all their manhood, but my GG Uncle on his knees pleasing the Butlers and vice versa, or the Butlers pleasing each other or my GG Uncle . However by the read of those letters it was clear that this was a true love (or lust) triangle and that they did like each other a lot. Most photos were taken in this closet which i guess originates the expression "being in the closet", and they never came out of it. It was both shocking and embarrassing because you don't really want to find photos of your relatives in these compromising positions, but i mostly felt bad for him and his wife, as well as the Butlers of course. My GG Uncle died prematurely after being killed by a bear whom he ironically had rescued from one of those horrendous zoos of the time (he was a massive animal lover and vegan which was rare in those days). And i wonder if his death was a relief or a curse for his wife, who might have known what was going on under her roof. Had he grown older, i guess he would have disposed of those photos at some point so that nobody would have ever found them, because he obviously kept his secret until way beyond his death, and carried it to his grave. But the interesting almost eerie thing about it is that it was me, his great grand openly gay nephew who found those photos and letters. I have taken those photos and letters to my bank and placed them in a safe there, so nobody in my family will find out about it as i assume my GG uncle would have wished and i went to his grave with my partner and the graves of the Butlers (one of them married and had kids) and we had a glass of wine with them there and a chat to let them know that things have changed and that, had they lived in our day and age, their lives would have been quite different. We toasted also to my GG Uncle excellent taste in men, because those Butlers were even more handsome than Thomas from Downton. I now live in his house with my partner and our kids (and no servants) which gives a whole new meaning to his house now. I originally wanted to transform his closet into a kid's bedroom, but after seeing the photos and what took place there i decided to turn it into my home office instead. I imagine how many houses have those scandalous stories tied to them and how interesting it would be to uncover them and make a documentary about them.

I remember this although I didn’t take part in it. 😊

Another splendid production. Well done again to all concerned.

Very enjoyable production. Well done to all concerned.

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.

What is the little wooden box in a little square alcove in the pink walled room behind the gentleman’s right? Thanks!

What a gentleman you are. Watched your video and loved it. I love in Cumbria and know David Taylor well. Some people really do not know that you showmen are normal everyday good nice people. They somehow associate you with gypsy's. Why I don't know I know quite a few showmen and they are lovely people as I have had a passion for funfairs since I waz a boy and now 53 hence the reason I'm watching this video. And often wondered where the pat Collins came from but you have solved that now lol

Well done to all concerned.

Thank you Wendy for an interesting video. I’m always enthralled when it comes to social history and am interested in reading about Victorian life. Very informative.

I’ve literally been trying to find one similar. I hate using my phone for it and I don’t like wasting paper. Why are these so hard to find? I’d imagine they’d be more popular in this more eco-friendly time.

Is Jimmy Price there yet?

Have been trying to contact you on email address but no joy Wendy...

I very much enjoyed this. Just found it and you and the gentleman were interestingly well done. Can any of these books be bought here in the states? I enjoy these types of stories, and find them interesting to hear true accounts of servants. Victorian England is so interesting.

wonderful! this was so interesting. thank you so much

I remember them coming to Ashby during the Queens' Silver Jubilee

Thank you for sharing this video. I had the privilege of working for Anthony and his family for many years. He is a true 'one off', a unique human being and a gentleman. Throughout my career I met so many interesting people but none more inspirational than Anthony. He is a man of many skills and his boys are a credit to him and his wife Christina and they will surely carry on the Pat Collins Fair business successfully, having learnt their trade from the 'Grand Master' himself. Long may they tour!

My fully dressed grandmother (1922) stood in her 1st night marital bedroom , staring straight ahead, arms akimbo, like an airplane. My grandfather tells the story wryly, "Beloved, what are you doing? "...to which she continued staring and replied waspishly, " Darling. I am waiting for SOMEONE ON THE STAFF !! to undress me !! What did you say Grandfather ? Cmere, Darlin'... oh, how we loved his telling that story..

I really wonder how notorious were the “Sons of households”. Men who were brought up to believe that they were entitled to everything and that they were a superior species to their servants. How did servant women avoid them?

I found this very interesting. I would love to have a browse around your bookshelves and was reading the titles of the books on your desk upside down.

Fascinating…..thank you

Your video about your grandfather's postcard was very interesting!

Mr. Harris is a true gent and the perfect representative of the industry. I could quite happily listen to him talk for hours. Thanks for sharing this

Pat Collins the best travelling fun fair show men in the business

Where can you get a copy of his memoirs?

How interesting!

most servants after the First World War wouldn't return to service. work outside The House paid better, gave better hours, less demanding. These were the men and women no one ever heard, may have seen once in awhile. I think they had very hard lives.

Underrated

Fantastic viewing. Very insightful particularly for people not fully aware of the world of the Travelling Showman. I wish more people were aware of what the industry is about. Excellent interview

When this takes place Sherlock 🕵️‍♂️ Holmes is 62 years old in 1916 since he was born in 1854

just love the way he says la zous or whatever its called now it changes every year.

0:18 my great 👍 grandad 👴🏻 was born that year

Arigatougozaimasu. Thanks very much this video. I'm now making socks by new machine,but old one is pretty good!

great 👍

I’ve met Anthony on a couple of occasions, and he is one of the most kind, generous, and captivating showmen I’ve had the pleasure to meet. I could listen to him for hours. Excellent video 😊👍🏻