Victorian Life Session 1
Meet Mrs Crocombe - Victorian Cook
This video introduces Mrs Crocombe who is the cook of a large stately home during the Victorian era.
Discover who works in the kitchen with Mrs Crocombe and more.
Duration/Time: 5:04
Victorian Life Session 2
Meet Mrs Warwick - Victorian Housekeeper
This video introduces Mrs Warwick who is the housekeeper of a large stately home during the Victorian era
She shows us the Victorian laundry and interviews us for the job of Laundry Maid.
Duration/Time: 7:22
Victorian Life Session 3
Mrs Crocombe’s “Taste of England" Food Parcel
In this video Victorian Cook Mrs Crocombe packs up a food parcel ready to send to America.
She chooses items which will survive the long journey and still be edible.
Duration/Time: 2:05
Victorian Life Session 4
Mrs Crocombe’s “Taste of America" Food Parcel
Victorian cook Mrs Crocombe receives a parcel from America.
She follows the recipe and uses the ingredients in the parcel to make an Indian Pudding.
Duration/Time: 6:36
Victorian Life Session 5
How to Wash Up - The Victorian Way
Victorian cook Mrs Crocombe explains how to do the washing, cleaning and polishing in the kitchen.
Everything must be suitably prepared for when the family returns home.
Duration/Time: 5:49
Victorian Life Session 6
Driving a Cart - The Victorian Way
In this video we join Miss Emily Justice, the maid, as she demonstrates how to drive a cart the Victorian way.
She tells us what the horse wears and how it avoids being distracted.
Duration/Time: 2:29
Victorian Life Session 7
Grooming a horse - The Victorian Way
In this video we join John Barker, the Victorian groom, as he demonstrates how to groom and saddle a horse.
He explains there are different riding styles for men and women.
Duration/Time: 2:26
Victorian Life Session 8
Riding Side Saddle - The Victorian Way
In this video we join Miss Willoughby as she demonstrates how to ride side saddle the Victorian way.
She explains the difference between saddles for a man and a woman.
Duration/Time: 2:45
Victorian Life Session 9
Harvesting Apples - The Victorian Way
In this video we join Edgar Ashman, the under gardener and learn how to harvest apples the Victorian way.
He explains how to pick them and how to store them correctly.
Duration/Time: 10:51