Warwick Castle (Greville Family)
Warwick Castle was originally built by William the Conqueror during 1068 as a wooden fort. The castle is situated in Warwick, Warwickshire, England and was in the hands of the Greville family from 1604-1978 before it was sold the the Tussards Group. It is now owned by the Prestbury Group.
Roles
Governess - Woman teacher in a private household
Tutor - Private teacher employed to teach a single pupil or very small group
Butler - Chief male servant of the household and in charge of all household staff
Housekeeper - Employed to manage the household and staff
Nurse/nanny - Care for childred
Under Butler - Assistant to the butler
Cook - Responsible for preparing meals and anything to do with the kitchen
Second Footman - Junior to the butler and expected to serve meals, tending to the door and running errands
Second Housemaid - Assist with household cleaning and other duties, they were below housekeepers but above kitchen staff
Third Housemaid - Assist with household cleaning and other duties, they were below housekeepers but above kitchen staff
Fourth Housemaid - Assist with household cleaning and other duties, they were below housekeepers but above kitchen staff
Stillroom Maid - Working in the stillroom to prepare light meals, beverages and preserves
Under Stillroom Maid - Working in the stillroom to prepare light meals, beverages and preserves reporting to the housekeeper and/or cook
Stewards Room Boy - Maintain the stewards room, running errands, cleaning servants shoe's
Scullery Maid - Responsible for washing dishes and other menial jobs