Women at Work: The Labourers of Warwick Castle in the Mid-Nineteenth Century
The Earls of Warwick were among the town’s largest landowners and employers, and many local families relied on the Castle for their livelihoods — including women.
Through detailed study of the Warwick Castle Wage Accounts from 1854/55 historian and HCW volunteer Chrissie Priestley has helped to uncover a vivid picture of the people who worked for the 4th Earl of Warwick.
This talk shines a light on the women labourers: their respective roles and the wages they earned. Discover the Names Project and what it reveals about the relationships between the Earl and the communities — particularly the women — that he employed.
Wheelchair accessible
Location: Market Hall Museum
Free. Book at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritageboxoffice
Image: Pea Picking at Broom, PH350/250 courtesy of Warwickshire County Record Office
