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Heirarchy in the Downton Servants' Hall

12/28/2012

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Pay attention here because pecking order and status are just as important below stairs as above. Don’t even think of sitting wherever you want at the servants’ dinner table or talking back to the “superior” servants above you. It will not be pretty. 
Picture
Upper Staff
Butler
Housekeeper
Cook
Ladies’ Maid and Valet

In-Between Staff
Governess

Lower Staff
First Footman
Second Footman
Head Nurse
Footmen
Chamber Maid
Parlor Maid-House Maid
Between Maid
Nurse
Under Cook
Kitchen maid
Scullery Maid
Laundry maid
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Outside Staff
Head Groom
Groom
Stable Boy
Head Gardener
Game Keeper
Grounds Keeper


Slideshow:

Watch the slideshow to see how each position fits in the staff hierarchy. Click "play."
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