Maude Dudley, The Life of a Live-in Servant Through Letters
Posted on 21st October 2025
Valerie Brenton, from Dorset History Centre, introduces you to a unique collection of letters written by nanny, Maude Dudley, at the beginning of the 20th century The main focus will be using snippets from Maude’s letters to tell of the daily activities undertaken by a nanny, responsibilities and expectations You will have an overview of where you might find records for live-in servants and their employers Maude was nanny to the Williams family of Bridehead, in the Bride Valley Valerie... more