Things in Jars | A History and Museums Podcast

Episode 39: Poltergeists, Pigeon Vests, and the Discovery of Murder in David Attenborough's Garden

May 13, 2021 Season 1 Episode 39
Things in Jars | A History and Museums Podcast
Episode 39: Poltergeists, Pigeon Vests, and the Discovery of Murder in David Attenborough's Garden
Show Notes

In this week's episode, curators Melissa and Poppy head below stairs for the inside scoop on servants' stories. We explore the highs and lows of domestic service through letters, uncover a murder most foul in the Cambridge University Library collection, and delight in the devious pranks played by a maid on her unsuspecting mistress...  We also reveal plans for a super special guest episode in the works! 

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