Housekeeper Collection (page 7)

Top Farm, Broadway, Worc (b / w photo)
7162926 Top Farm, Broadway, Worc (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Top Farm, Broadway, Worc)

Tudor House, Mickleton, Glos (b / w photo)
7162920 Tudor House, Mickleton, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tudor House, Mickleton, Glos)

The Manor House, Gretton, Northants (b / w photo)
7162917 The Manor House, Gretton, Northants (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manor House, Gretton, Northants)

A Cottage at Blisworth, Northants (b / w photo)
7162916 A Cottage at Blisworth, Northants (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cottage at Blisworth, Northants)

A Farmhouse at Willersey, Glos (b / w photo)
7162899 A Farmhouse at Willersey, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Farmhouse at Willersey, Glos)

The house swing (engraving)
7163254 The house swing (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The house swing. Illustration for Popular Scientific Recreations by Gaston Tissandier)

A House at Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos (b / w photo)
7162994 A House at Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A House at Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos)

End of South Front, Manor Farm, Temple Guiting, Glos (b / w photo)
7162984 End of South Front, Manor Farm, Temple Guiting, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: End of South Front, Manor Farm, Temple Guiting)

St Edwards Grammar School, Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos (b / w photo)
7162982 St Edwards Grammar School, Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Edwards Grammar School, Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos)

The Manor Farm, Ramsden, Oxon (b / w photo)
7162978 The Manor Farm, Ramsden, Oxon (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manor Farm, Ramsden, Oxon)

Warren House, Stanton, Glos (b / w photo)
7162935 Warren House, Stanton, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warren House, Stanton, Glos)

House in the High Street, Campden, Glos (b / w photo)
7162905 House in the High Street, Campden, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: House in the High Street, Campden, Glos)

A Farmhouse at Stanton, Glos (b / w photo)
7162898 A Farmhouse at Stanton, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Farmhouse at Stanton, Glos)

Chef with an apprehensive cat (colour litho)
7151052 Chef with an apprehensive cat (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Intefering in the kitchen (colour litho)
7150934 Intefering in the kitchen (colour litho) by Payne, Gilbert Morris (1879-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

"My pretty Page"(engraving)
7178022 " My pretty Page" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " My pretty Page." Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Fac-simile, reduced to 1 / 3 scale, of a page of the Original Accounts for the building of Hampton Court Palace
7179049 Fac-simile, reduced to 1/3 scale, of a page of the Original Accounts for the building of Hampton Court Palace, now preserved in the Record Office (engraving) by English School

Rebekah giving Abrahams Servant a Drink of Water (engraving)
7182779 Rebekah giving Abrahams Servant a Drink of Water (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rebekah giving Abrahams Servant a Drink of Water)

Mahadeva and Parvati on Kailasa (engraving)
7182593 Mahadeva and Parvati on Kailasa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahadeva and Parvati on Kailasa)

David Livingstone: "He travelled almost entirely on the shoulders of his bearers"(colour litho)
7182278 David Livingstone: " He travelled almost entirely on the shoulders of his bearers" (colour litho) by English School

True as Steel, IV, "Thats the lad for me"(colour litho)
7181978 True as Steel, IV, " Thats the lad for me" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: True as Steel, IV)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Servante; House-maid; Dienstmagd (engraving)
7197558 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Servante; House-maid; Dienstmagd (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Servante; House-maid; Dienstmagd)

Scenes in China (colour litho)
7181598 Scenes in China (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in China)

Woman taking off a fur trimmed cape, 18th Century (colour litho)
7201408 Woman taking off a fur trimmed cape, 18th Century (colour litho) by Marchetti, Ludovico (1853-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman taking off a fur trimmed cape, 18th Century)

Jesuss Parables: The Unmerciful Servant (colour litho)
7193096 Jesuss Parables: The Unmerciful Servant (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Unmerciful Servant)

The cats attack (engraving)
7192851 The cats attack (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cats attack. Illustration for Keepsake for the Young)

Preparing to join the Crusaders (colour litho)
7181724 Preparing to join the Crusaders (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing to join the Crusaders)

Sardanapale se brule avec tous ses tresors (engraving)
7179595 Sardanapale se brule avec tous ses tresors (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sardanapale se brule avec tous ses tresors)

The despair of Madame Bertrand, 1815 (coloured engraving)
7186151 The despair of Madame Bertrand, 1815 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The despair of Madame Bertrand, 1815)

Castle gatekeeper and servant, England, 15th Century (engraving)
7185705 Castle gatekeeper and servant, England, 15th Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castle gatekeeper and servant, England, 15th Century)

Diana and Acteon (oil on canvas)
AFR97145 Diana and Acteon (oil on canvas) by Philpot, Glyn Warren (1884-1937); South African National Gallery, Cape Town, South Africa

Francis I and attendant Nobles (engraving)
7192231 Francis I and attendant Nobles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I and attendant Nobles)

Indian prince and ceremony, circa 1895 (oil on canvas)
7205734 Indian prince and ceremony, circa 1895 (oil on canvas) by Weeks, Edwin Lord (1849-1903); 30, 25x20, 5 cm; Syracuse University Art Museum, New York, USA; Syracuse University Art Museum

"Lord, now lettest Thou Thy Servant depart in Peace, "Simeon and the Infant Jesus (engraving)
7182799 " Lord, now lettest Thou Thy Servant depart in Peace, " Simeon and the Infant Jesus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Lord)

The Faithful Servant (engraving)
7182616 The Faithful Servant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Faithful Servant)

Indra, God of the Firmament (engraving)
7182560 Indra, God of the Firmament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indra, God of the Firmament)

D Aligre sauve par son domestique (engraving)
7179335 D Aligre sauve par son domestique (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: D Aligre sauve par son domestique)

St Wenceslas (engraving)
7147648 St Wenceslas (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Wenceslas. Illustration from Festkalender in Bildern und Liedern (Herderische Verlagshandlung)

The house (chromolitho)
7148681 The house (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The house. Illustration from Le Livre Rouge, by E Magee (Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow)

The Sleeping Princess (oil on canvas)
6436330 The Sleeping Princess (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Briar Rose series; model was the artists daughter, Margaret; )

Lions domestiques en Orient (engraving)
7199912 Lions domestiques en Orient (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lions domestiques en Orient)

The Promenade (oil on panel)
7076523 The Promenade (oil on panel) by Ericson, Johan (1849-1925); 54.6x45.2 cm; Private Collection

The Artist, his Wife and Child by the Moat of his Mansion, Perck (oil on canvas)
6431683 The Artist, his Wife and Child by the Moat of his Mansion, Perck (oil on canvas) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); Private Collection

Detail of an ornamental letter in a 14th century manuscript. Duns Scotus lecturing his students, 14th century (vellum)
5320753 Detail of an ornamental letter in a 14th century manuscript. Duns Scotus lecturing his students, 14th century (vellum) by English School, (14th century); Cambridge University Library

Advertisement for Goblin domestic appliances (litho)
7157417 Advertisement for Goblin domestic appliances (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Goblin domestic appliances)

Advertisement for Hoover vacuum cleaners (litho)
7157416 Advertisement for Hoover vacuum cleaners (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Hoover vacuum cleaners)

Contents page of The Medical Adviser, July 10th 1824 (engraving)
7154167 Contents page of The Medical Adviser, July 10th 1824 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Contents page of The Medical Adviser)

Emilia, from Giuseppe Verdis opera Otello, based on William Shakespeares play (colour litho)
7153998 Emilia, from Giuseppe Verdis opera Otello, based on William Shakespeares play (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emilia)

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In the late 18th to early 19th century, Nancy Woodforde dedicated her life to being a housekeeper. Her story may not be widely known, but her impact on the Bull and Swan Inn in Stamford, Northants was undeniable. As captured by Samuel Woodforde in his 1943 photograph, Nancy stood tall with pride as she managed the daily affairs of the inn. Nancy's role went beyond mere management; she was an integral part of creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests. In "The Chess Game, " an oil painting from 1896, we catch a glimpse of Nancy taking a momentary break from her duties to engage in a friendly game with one of the patrons. But it wasn't just within the walls of the inn that Nancy left her mark. In "Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat, " an exquisite oil on canvas piece, we see Nancy serving up delicious hot chocolate with grace and elegance. Her attention to detail is evident even in "The Story of Cupid and Psyche, " where she meticulously arranged every item on display. Nancy's dedication extended beyond British borders as well. In "The Queen of Sheba Worshipping the Wood of the True Cross, " we witness her fascination with different cultures and religions. This curiosity is further exemplified by another artwork depicting Rama and Sita from India around 1800. Despite being surrounded by grandeur, Nancy never forgot about those who worked alongside her at The Bull and Swan Inn. In "Moment of Departure, " all staff members line up to bid farewell to departing colleagues—a testament to their camaraderie under Nancy's leadership. Even during meal times in the Servants Hall depicted in "Dinner", Great-grandmama Spurrier would often spot Nancy coordinating orders with bakers or suppliers—an embodiment of efficiency amidst chaos. However, it wasn't always serious business for Nancy.