Manor House - A series on PBS that aired a few months ago that
recreates life in the 19th century for servants. A very nice glimpse
"below the stairs."
Masters and Servants - a reality show series on British TV about a
family who moves in with the other to be servants to the other family for
a week.
Miss Abernathys Concise Slave Training Manual by Christina Abernathy -
on how to train a slave including areas in the book specific to service in
a slave.
Roberts' Guide for Butlers and Household Staff
by Robert Roberts - a
book on how to do a variety of household types of things (from cleaning
silver to waiting on /observing people during meals). Very handy to have
as a resource.
Butlers & Household Managers by
Steven Ferry - a wonderful book who's value is primarily in the appendices
and the multiple forms that are very handy if you are
providing service to a new person, managing a household, or planning any
sort of formal events ranging from afternoon tea to a full seven course
formal dinner. Handy for any position, but in particular a butler
position in a household.