The Butler Did It: Dishing about Service with Charles Macpherson

Domestic service is integral to human history.  Whenever there has been a divide between have and have not, between wealthy and poor, there have been workers to bring comfort and cleanliness to the lives of their overseers.

In recent times, the relationship between master or mistress and servant has been glamourized through popular media. The magical mystique that was once only reserved for the elite is now extended to those who serve them. But is it really a fairytale of domesticated bliss between servant and master, a love story of loyalty and extended familial bonds?

We dive deep into the world of domestic service with renowned industry leader and former butler, Charles Macpherson, television and radio personality, author of four books including The Butler Speaks and the Pocket Butler as well as the founder of the Charles Macpherson Academy.

Join us today as we go behind the scenes of the rarified world of the priveleged and examine the lives of the hired help.

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Sources

"The Butler Speaks: A Return to Proper Etiquette, Stylish Entertaining and the Art of Good Housekeeping", Charles Macpherson.

"Diamonds at Dinner: My Life as a Lady's Maid in a 1930s Stately Home", Hilda Newman and Tim Tate

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https://www.ktchnrebel.com/front-of-house-vs-back-of-house/

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https://www.historyextra.com/period/victorian/real-downton-abbey-19th-century-servants-life-upstairs-downstairs-maid-butler/

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https://www.wiego.org/blog/domestic-workers-worldwide-5-key-facts

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https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2008/04/07/focus5.html

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https://www.ranker.com/list/employee-gets-revenge-on-boss-stories/linda-meyers

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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-63851215

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