Upstairs, Downstairs. by ladymagpie

Upstairs, Downstairs.

I expect many of you have watch the TV drama called upstairs, downstairs. Well it's a story of the life of a very rich family and all the staff that look after them from downstairs, the cooks, the butlers and servant's etc.

Just along the road from my home is Stanley Park that has a large mansion and a separate servants building. This is at the rear of the servant entrance which also shows the coach houses and davits where the carriages could be loaded. A single entry door below the clock tower, so that servants were not late. (Now turned into rented flats). Pity about the modern cars.

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Wonderful lines in this architecture. Bet it is just as fascinating inside as it is from the outside. What a unique place to live.
December 3rd, 2013  
@zenna Thanks Gayanne, this is just a small part of the servants quarters.
December 3rd, 2013  
Oh this is so wonderful; viewed large really gives you that timeless feel (aside from the cars yes)
December 3rd, 2013  
Great capture.
December 3rd, 2013  
@claireuk @daisyjuds Thank you ladies, it's an interest place with good history.
December 3rd, 2013  
There are some lovely buildings in your area, as ever well captured
December 3rd, 2013  
@virtualbrownie Thanks, there certainly are.
December 3rd, 2013  
What a beautiful building, would love to see the inside...
December 3rd, 2013  
What a neat story! A great shot too!
December 3rd, 2013  
Lovely building and a splendid clock tower
December 3rd, 2013  
@joeyc @stormi40 @philcameron59 Thanks for your comments.
December 3rd, 2013  
Lady M - great capture and am appreciative of the descriptive history you provided with it.
December 4th, 2013  
Stunning clock tower. It would be interesting to see inside. Lovely shot.
December 4th, 2013  
Wonderful old building - well captured - and the sky is such a lovely blue!
December 4th, 2013  
@barbarajdonnellan @kathiecb @linnypinny Thank you ladies, I pass this building nearly every day.
December 4th, 2013  
So fascinating, Heather, to see how things once were (and are)! Always enjoy your descriptions of these houses and historic sites.
December 4th, 2013  
@congaree Thanks John, appreciate you take the time to look.
December 4th, 2013  
Wonderful depiction of that historical site. I love historical buildings. Nice capture.
December 6th, 2013  
@libertylady Thanks Alice glad you like it.
December 6th, 2013  
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