Heritage Open Days: 1930’s Working Life at Ickworth talk
A glimpse of the working life, social side and gossip of the life of the servants at 1930’s Ickworth.
- Booking advisable
- Free event
You've all seen the TV dramatisation of life 'below stairs’, now learn about the lives of the real servants at Ickworth House in the 1930s. Gain insight into their duties, interests, relationships and much more. Hear stories of the servants, taken from our extensive oral archive records, and begin to understand their world of hard work, ringing bells and strict rules.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Suitability
Although aimed for adults, children are welcome.
- Meeting point
Head into the West Wing, where you will be guided upstairs to the Gallery. Doors open at 13:30 for a 14:00 start.
- What to bring and wear
This is an indoor talk, dressing for the weather is likely to be most appropriate due to the historical nature of the building.
- Accessibility
There is a lift to the 2nd floor Gallery. Accessible toilets are in the basement. The Gallery is a large room, which can echo a little, you are welcome to sit close to the speaker if you rely on lip reading, we will provide PowerPoint live subtitles reliant on internet speed. Mix of armed and no armed chairs. People are welcome to stand at the back if they prefer.
- Other
Free as part of Heritage Open Days.
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