Julia Laite (of Birkbeck University) investigates the lives of our female domestic servant ancestors in the late 19th / early 20th century. Together we discuss their hopes and dreams, the struggles they faced and the various ways in which they were all too often exploited.

What were the lives of working class women like? How did they change over time?

More information about Julia and this episode can be found at www.genealogystories.co.uk/julia-laite

Julia's brilliant book, The Disappearance of Lydia Harvey can be found in all good bookshops.