I followed a Scullery Maid Morning Routine *Victorian*

Thank you so much for watching my fourth Victorian-themed video. These have quickly become my favourite videos to research and make and I hope you enjoyed watching this one. As I say, it is so important not to romanticise the Victorian period (and I know that there is a danger in doing so in this video), but I hope it is acts as an accessible and interesting resource for learning more about the daily life of a Victorian Scullery Maid.
To research this video, I relied heavily on Ruth Goodman's wonderful book How to be a Victorian 📖
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[@Artemisdianaxxx]

Let’s take a moment,as we should everyday, to thank the various waves of worker’s rights activists that have led to more fair wages and shorter work days. Employers will never give workers rights without pressure

[@Artemisdianaxxx]

@@hlagol preach

[@TJ-kz1ul]

yes, so true, and Urn, you are right also! This video brings to light how important it is.

[@sentienttapioca5409]

@HoneyShine No-one here's calling for smashed windows or knife fights over unfair hours and wages. One potential change I believe would make a considerable difference would be to either raise the minimum wage to the living wage, (how employers can offer less than is needed to live is beyond me) or to reserve the minimum wage for any additional jobs a person might work. Even then, an arrangement like that would be to the detriment of people living cheque to cheque and juggling multiple jobs to get by. I'm not sure why I've decided to think about the state of the global economy before bed, but I'm sure it'll keep me up a while yet.

[@chykim1]

Agreed!!!

[@MrBrownnn696]

Thank you for this video... loved it

[@MoldingMatty]

I loooveee that she’s showing multiple sides of the story and not leaving out certain parts that are typically overlooked 🥺🥺

[@meadowwalk]

Yes but she didnt say where the maid would have a morning wee!

[@MoldingMatty]

@@meadowwalk shh 👀. We aren’t meant to discuss that....

[@priyankabarman6306]

@@MoldingMatty 😂

[@भक्तिद्वार-स3ध]

@@meadowwalk tf

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Me too.

[@ahanar5632]

I would love to see a night routine for a scullery maid and upper class Victorian as well! This was such a great video and was really interesting

[@RubyGranger8]

I will definitely film these!

[@Miidi8787]

@@RubyGranger8 I agree, this is very interesting content. Thank you.

[@bookkkworm]

This video was so educational , and I would love to watch more Victorian period video's and learn more about them .

[@meadowwalk]

Yes and then there will be a series playlist... fun!! I wonder if any teachers will show this video to their classes!

[@222o-u3t]

Same 😍😍

[@zoezhang5901]

same！

[@mollyelton9427]

You should do the difference between an upper class child and Lowe class child in the Victorian era. I loved this so much.

[@bookshelf829]

Agreed 🙌

[@Sana-hg8ow]

Yes!!!!

[@annas.7710]

It would be great and interesting to see.

[@mg8642]

That would be too depressing

[@KiraPepper]

Can i just say your house is an aesthetic dream. It is such a historical/ modern mix with some extremely beautiful features, like your windows!

[@midnight-ish]

Victorian period is a joy to study but a nightmare to live in (by modern standarts)

[@joshz8803]

One shouldn’t be afraid of hard work. Does the soul good.

[@rmp7400]

"Arbeit macht frei"...yeah, heard that one before...🙄

[@fiona1170]

I've always wondered how maids in particular would wake up in time (since there were no alarm clocks). I know you could pay someone to knock on your window and wake you, but what about those maids who worked in grand houses that might have not had access to a knocker? Love this video Ruby!! Super educational

[@sweet_rain8352]

They might be used to it, so they'll wake up on time anyway. I would wake up at 7, no matter when I slept the night before. It's like my brain has its own alarm clock.

[@fiona1170]

@@sweet_rain8352 I was wondering that as well and that definitely makes sense, thank you!

[@elleeray35]

They sort of did have alarms! I’m not entirely sure when this began but overnight they would have a candle burning with a nail stuck in it, when the candle burnt down to the nail, the nail would fall and hit something metal waking someone up :)

[@fiona1170]

@@elleeray35 oh how interesting!!

[@srn4004.]

I can highly recommend reading "A million years in a day" by Greg Jenner. In this book it is explained how different objects and also customs of daily life have been in invented and changed over time, for example how the alarm clock came to be.

[@bernicehccheung]

I'd love to see a morning routine for a ladies' maid too! and night routines for all 3 - upper class woman, ladies maid and scullery maid

[@queenelliee]

That breakfast actually made me so sad

[@Hannah-bm7rh]

The darker side of the Victorian era are indeed often overlooked so it was really informing for me to be able to also learn about those things. I would love more of these video's, they're fun and give a different perspective :)

[@rmp7400]

Interesting to watch from a distance...would not want to be there ....in England ....at all!!!

[@Anthony_in_Bloomington_Indiana]

Ruby, I love how you show so much understanding and empathy for the lowest of the servants, the scullery maid! This video reminds me of Downton Abbey.

[@elagranger5132]

That is a such good video idea 👍🏼for me it is really interesting to watch videos about ,,dark/light academia” and about the Victorian time. The Victorian time is really fascinating

[@RubyGranger8]

Thank you so much Ela 📝🙈💕

[@Books_BrewsandBeyond]

This was really eye opening Ruby- it's amazing how we forget how tough life was in the Victorian era- the women had to be resilient. A great video depicting the life of a Victorian scullery maid. I would definitely be interested to see more videos of the people of the victorian era.

[@honeypotfilms6066]

hearing ur voice just made my day sm better - honeypot films

[@ameliaelliott3907]

Hi ruby, I was wondering which job your planning on getting with your English degree. Maybe you could do a video on it? Your are literally my favourite KZbinr! 😍🥰

[@thedarkdane7]

OK, the idea of KIDS being worked hard like this, living away from their parents, and ALONE brought me to tears. Thank you for talking about this.

[@rhythmicelegance4670]

I am growing my hair very long like the Victorian ladies did. Right now it’s at thigh-length. I follow their nightly hair routine. 🎀

[@kierstenpounders973]

Ooh what’s the routine??

[@SarahlabyrinthLHC]

@@kierstenpounders973 My hair is calf length and my routine is not using heat tools, wearing it up in a protective bun during the day and wearing it in a silk sleep cap to protect it in bed. I wash and condition it once a week, never rip a brush or comb through it and always treat it gently, and eat enough protein - also make sure to get enough sleep. I only have it loose if I want to take a photo or do a hair video. I sometimes put a little oil through it to help with dryness. I only comb it once a day and then it is put up and not combed again until the next morning. Hope this helps! And...you need to give it time, it took me ten years to reach calf length.

[@_C____]

Can we appreciate the lovely messages in the window?

[@LetsKei]

This reminded me of a German series called Abenteuer 1900 that had a group of people live in a house for several weeks as if it was the turn of the century, with a heavy emphasis on the servants' daily life. Their scullery maid definitely seemed to be one of the most hard working and over worked ones of the bunch.

[@torriduffy6061]

I really loved the fact that you didn’t make it seem too glamorous as a lot of people do when in reality it is quite a hard working job to do.

[@rebeccafeldman8189]

girl you popped up in my recommended today and i love you. your voice, your room, the way you talked about the sides of a scullery maid you don’t hear often, and you’re entire give i totally love✨💛

[@emnachtourou409]

Thanks to your videos Ruby I started reading the book how to be a victorian and i'm impressed by the fact that people back then took so much care of details, that they knew how important is to spend time with the family and so and most importantly that they paid attention to etiquette. Thank you so much for the great recommendation 😍💖💖

[@elizabethburns2904]

Please make more of these! Different parts of the day, longer and more of them!! We love these Ruby❤️❤️

[@sophiegonzalez2366]

Thank you for your videos. Im a new follower. I love seeing how you experience the victorian era with your rountines! I am glad that you show both aspects of the time period, including the rich and those who were not as fortunate.

[@tomg271]

Really eye opening seeing how vastly different this routine is compared to the upper class one but also similar in quite a few ways.

[@daniewinnie]

It's similar or equal the way maids and ladies DIDN'T wash themselves at all!!!

[@camrae4309]

@@daniewinnieWell I mean there was not as much option to back then

[@tinsaeb.2686]

yayy!! you’ve been posting so often and I’m here for it😌

[@fofothefox8553]

Omg yessss

[@harveysullivan5368]

Hello Ruby, I'm sure you get lots of comments like this and you're probably sick of them but you're an absolute ICON you're INCREDIBLE you inspire me everyday. Thank you. ☺

[@Evlined]

I absolutely love this. A few years ago I actually tried this a few years. Mrs Beeton didn't actually say that about scullery maids, she said that about maids-of-all-work who really would be solitary as the only servant in a house of people who would look down on her. Other than that, this is amazing! Thank you!

[@TJ-kz1ul]

Thank you, Ruby. This is really heartbreaking, but I think it's important that it is also shared. There is much to be learned from videos such as this.

[@ERIN_198]

Like what?

[@philippavd5959]

I truly love these types of videos and especially those made by you! You should really consider making more of these or like the same concept but make it a night routine instead☺️

[@jo.is.reading]

This was extremely interesting! The Victorian period absolutely fascinates me. Thank you for making this!

[@FlorOttaviani]

'I hope that you have a productive week' 🥺♥️ best outro ever, so sweet! And definitely makes me want to go ahead and a have a productive week ✨

[@logarithmic7]

Trolls taught me that the life of being a scullery maid was horrific and now you've confirmed it.

[@mar-te3cx]

I'm actually doing a read athon I got inspiration from Ruby the biggest bookworm! Thankyou for the inspiration I might see the video in my break x because I have lots of reading to do. Wish me luck guys! Love you Ruby!🙈💕

[@lalena9427]

I love the Victorian era so much 🤎🪞🕰️⏳📜

[@watchmedo635]

I always wait for when Ruby uploads on a Monday!

[@justinmileman7863]

Excellent video, thank you for posting it :-) Fun fact, Cocoa is actually really easy to test for brick dust, just put a little boiling water on it, genuine cocoa powder melts instantly and the residue is silky smooth, any roughness would be an additive. Not sure about testing for lead tho, yikes.

[@wstevenbrown]

Just to play devil's advocate for a moment, a scullery maid was an entry level position. A woman wasn't spending her whole working life doing this. These were usually teenage girls, starting out in life who put their time in and then moved up.

[@rainbowgirlism]

If they were in a household with a large staff. A maid of all work in a “lesser” house could be kinda stuck.

[@rmp7400]

Please do not forget: most people really did not live beyond age 40....until into the 20th century when lifespan was extended for more due to better hygiene (and more indoor heating & plumbing)

[@attaasamoahsnr9255]

@@rmp7400 that was back in medieval times they didn't live past 40 most people usually lived till 60 if they didn't get sick or die in childhood or I'd they were very poor

[@powderandpaint14]

Also once a woman got married she probably would have stopped working as a maid and would have moved to live with her husband.

[@leyan5558]

This is virtually the best educational videos i have ever watched because other videos would, at best, "draw" the life of a Victorian but you took us through it. ❤

[@inesvitoriapenteado4199]

I would love to watch a Victorian-themed series!!

[@samzonderman7148]

Ruby does not only make my day, she literally makes my whole week 💕

[@RubyGranger8]

Sam, you're so lovely!!

[@ElizabethSagewood]

Hey Ruby, this was a great video and provided a glimpse into how hard young women worked during the period. Thank you for making it, I learn so much from your channel!

[@RubyGranger8]

Thank you so much Elizabeth! x

[@positivelybeautiful1]

Hello from Florida. Young lady, you did a marvelous job in your Victorian videos. I’m a mom of 2 teenagers. I have fallen in love with the Victorian period, but you are right, it is the glamorized version. A very compassionate thing to talk about the reality of it.

[@CrisOnTheInternet]

Very interesting Ruby, I hope you make more videos like this one and maybe from other time periods

[@RubyGranger8]

definitely! I was thinking of doing Regency videos too :)

[@CrisOnTheInternet]

@@RubyGranger8 excellent, since I'm not British and as History lover I'm looking forward to it

[@goodguy7416]

I love this series so much, and I have also learned a lot from it. As for video ideas, I know that I will be interested in absolutely anything you come up with. Though with that being said, here are a few ideas that I thought I would share with you. I am sure that you could probably come up with your own ideas based on these as well. :) 1. daily routines (like you've been doing) 2. victorian meals working class versus upper-class ( perhaps something similar to your old tea party video??) 3. Outside chores (your cute chickens made me think of this one! haha!) 4. daily school routines (like what the school environment was like, how they did their work, how they studied, etc.) 5. things Victorians did for entertainment 6. Victorian dances that people did at balls or just victorian ballet would be neat 7. How victorians orchestrated balls and what occurred during them 8. How Victorians lived in the countryside versus the city 9. Victorian books and how they were influenced by and did influence society 10. Victorian look books 11. Victorian inspired dark/light academia (but not romanticizing it) 12. A victorian authors daily routine and/or writing routine 13. Victorian study with me (both edited and real time)

[@RubyGranger8]

These suggestions are AMAZING! Thank you :)

[@goodguy7416]

@@RubyGranger8 I am always happy to help! :-D

[@broccoliagain6113]

I’ve just gotta say - your windows are so cool! Those shutters are gorgeous.

[@RubyGranger8]

They are indeed!

[@ashlynbulsara4238]

I loooveee that she’s showing multiple sides of the story and not leaving out ,

[@premingerscat]

thank you so so much! its amazing to see the two classes in the victorian period. we often romanticize these periods because of the wonderful literature. a part like a morning routine is almost always overlooked. so educational. thank you Ruby!

[@TayoMay]

I've been craving Ruby content 😭💕

[@TheGabygael]

I find it interesting how not having a rug underneath your bed is such a focal point because i've had to wake up around 6 or 7 in the dead of winter without a rig and with no central heat at some points as a kid and i just felt really normal, highly uncomfortable but the tiredness felt more of an issue the coldness i just would get dressed much more quickly

[@lucy_180]

Thank you for this fascinating video! On top of being absolutely exhausting, it sounds like such a lonely position. Also, I had no idea they didn't have soap for everyone and am embarrassed that I had never thought about that. I look forward to watching more of your videos - thank you!

[@francescablacknell4521]

Wow, this is so fascinating! Definitely want to go read some books and watch documentaries on the Victorian era. I love the focus on respect and sympathy for these poor girls who were essentially the backbone for the backbone of the family who received little to no appreciation. Without them and indeed the rest of the house staff life would have been quite different and certainly more difficult for families privileged enough to have that lifestyle. Another video very well done, can't wait for the next installment of 'Ruby teaches through reenactment'.

[@h.l.asolomonov7674]

Ur hand writing is lovely thx for the episode too enjoyable

[@katrinascreationscrafting]

I've never seen wooden shades like that! How cool!

[@stevereed2788]

It's wonderful to learn about people we don't often see. Your videos are wonderful as well as educational. Thank you for making them.

[@ameliapc3943]

This was so interesting thank you! Please do more, I really love them

[@reginawong3849]

Amazing video. Thank you for taking the time to research, make this and LOL for roping in your mom for this (your mom's really nice srsly) xD. I especially love that you are so considerate towards "romanticism". Its such an overlooked aspect. Your acting was really good too! I like how you had a certain look (your blinks!) that to me captured the endurance of scullery maids. Thank you for honouring their struggles.

[@RubyGranger8]

Ah Regina - thank you for taking the time to leave your comment. It's so important to be mindful of romanticising this era (that's essentially what the whole of dark academia does!). And that's nice of you to say about my acting! 🙈😇

[@roseqater1334]

I love these videos! What about a night routine for each class to? Your amazing!!!!

[@esmes5465]

oooh could you do an evening routine - maybe a comparison between men and women as well as class?

[@BreakfastDragon]

Wow. I watched it from start to finish and I didn't think I would! Love this ❤️

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

The routine for getting up in the morning in the freezing cold was the same for me as a kid in the '50s and i wasnt a servant!

[@crystalfelicia9924]

Omg i love these pov videos you do, they are soo interesting! 💙💙

[@vanessam3444]

Hi Ruby, You should create some sort of database for the articles and scholarly sources you use to make these videos. Like a google doc or something. I think it would definitely add to the educational direction you are going for. And perhaps you could even post a range of articles about wealth disparities, imperialism, and other themes/issues surrounding this time period. It'd be interesting, especially to those of us who don't know much about the time period except for the romanticized versions of it. Plus, it might help later if you decide to do research or graduate work on this topic.

[@meadowwalk]

So interesting. I thought I knew a lot about Victorian servant life but I learned new things here. Great job!

[@samsamuels8328]

My grandmother was a Scullery Maid, but in the Edwardian era. this video make me feel sad, glad I wasn't born then...

[@gauri1212]

You're absolutely glowing Ruby!!

[@skinni_the_P00hBear]

Currently in a class on Victorian English lol. But I'm totally watching this later! 😅

[@laragranja]

i don’t know why this was recommended to me but i am thankful it did

[@luvtecchou]

I'm using this for my paragraph about a Victorian maid This is really helpful!!!

[@totaleden6162]

Your literally my idol! Your so smart and your videos have taught me so much! Keep making videos Ruby! ❤️❤️

[@jeannel-p9852]

A fascinating video for many reasons, your work and love for teaching people such interesting facts being not the least. As we say here in France, bravo 👏🏻🇫🇷

[@marthaw.7114]

These informarive videos are great! I really hope that you do more of them, because they are really comprehensive and interesting.

[@amritasian4261]

Love your Victorian videos and your vintage appreciation 💕

[@ruhani8341]

Ruby, you are the best and you are a big inspiration for me. I never used to study before but once I started seeing your videos I got the motivation to, well- do everything! Keep up the good work!

[@inblack7897]

your house is so beautifull and looks really warm and cozy. love the video xx

[@shabnamsiddique7935]

This was so informative and reflective. Thank you Ruby!

[@priyankabarman6306]

She is very creative... She tries different kinds of routines so gracefully!! She can be an amazing actress someday!! Good luck Ruby & lots of love from here 🥰💖✨🤗

[@srishtisingh696]

To be honest once I got the recommendation of one of your videos but I ignored it and after that when I saw that video now I am addicted to your channel. 😍💖💖 Lots of love from India 😊😊

[@RubyGranger8]

Ahh I'm so glad you like my content! :)x

[@abbiepaterson2156]

These are some of my favorite videos! Thank you so much Ruby! ❤️

[@HaruMusicChannel]

I'm learning many of British life from you. Thank you so much from Tokyo.💖

[@janibellemenez8979]

Wow it made sense on the part of opening up the window for good circulation of air. Very timely in times of pandemic like this. But, it may not be applicable to other places around the world. Very nice video tho 🤍

[@Sayashy]

Yes please. More videos from the Victorian period. Amazing channel and different content.

[@WesOEden]

This was really informative. We have such a skewed view of the Victorian Era that we forget about people like scullery maids. Thank you for making this.

[@karenripley3678]

My father's aunt, probably born around 1885, went into 'service' at Woburn Abbey (Duke of Bedford's 'seat') aged 14. She had to cut-off her long waist-length hair upon recruitment. She eventually married a Groom and automatically left 'service'. When she died, at the bottom of a chest were her long tresses, wrapped in tissue paper !

[@camilacamacho6155]

Love this series and thank you for informing us ❤️❤️

[@shashigupta8828]

Great work Ruby!! And yes I would love to see more videos like this!

[@Ummmmmmmm841]

It would be fun to see u recreate the English Heritage’s Victorian recipes, if only they are vegan tho.....

[@RubyGranger8]

I was thinking about trying to make traditional Victorian recipes vegan (using classic vegan substitutes). I don't know if it's something people might like? :)x

[@flavia6386]

@@RubyGranger8 I would love it!

[@oliviaros2078]

@@RubyGranger8 I would love that!

[@101sanford]

@@oliviaros2078 im a big beast satan rules

[@oliviaros2078]

@@101sanford ???

[@jcomer7368]

Love your videos,relaxing & very informative

[@prernasinghal3759]

It really inspires me to learn more about victorian period which is actually nice 😀😀

[@kaydenl3]

Why haven’t I found you earlier I am practically obsessed with the Victorian times

[@mg8642]

I think it's still quite nice, I'm sure they'd appreciate small things in their lives. Like having the whole house to themselves in the morning when it's quiet and other little things. It's just the way people are, we always try to find something to be happy about. It's hard work but they could move up to a better job and they had food and somewhere to sleep, all things to be thankful for.

[@SabbathaBastet]

Thank you for putting forth so much of your time and effort to teach. And your home is absolutely gorgeous!

[@sagetorrisi7097]

I love these videos so much, and you house is the perfect setting for it

[@melbonthuys7573]

What an incredibly well thought out video! Well done!

[@alishas7960]

Pls make more videos like these, you make them both educational and very enjoyable to watch! :)

[@MezzoSoprano01]

Really interesting! Thank you for doing this :) Also, I am amazed by your windows!!

[@isla3517]

I absolutely love these videos! Keep up the great work ruby! 🤍

[@mdh9274]

Beautifully acted out Ruby, well done!!👏👏👏

[@sadiaahmed152]

Glad you talked it out because this is my favoooooourite topic AND I'm ashamed of it☺️☺️