Below Stairs: The Kitchen Maid Whose Memoirs Helped Inspired Downton Abbey

What was life really like for the servants who worked below stairs in the era of Downton Abbey? In this historic portrayal, British servant Margaret Powell introduces life below stairs in stately English homes in the early 1920s. Powell’s 1968 book was among the inspirations for Downtown Abbey and directly inspired the 1970s series Upstairs, Downstairs. Call 815-534-6173 or stop by the reference desk or click here to register or find out more.