Emily at the seaside - script to download / print (pdf) ‘The maid’ consists of three episodes about what life was like for domestic servants during the Victorian era. Victorian railways.

The servant managed to intervene and stop 17-year-old O'Connor from causing any harm. This event only furthered John's presence in Victoria's life and he was awarded the Devoted Service Medal.

Topics include: life as a Victorian chimney-sweep, Victorian servants, Victorian railways, famous Victorians, Victorian inventions, Queen Victoria, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Victorian children.