Generations of my father's family worked for the Inigo Jones family here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ke...oss_valley.jpg. The place is famous for having the first ever flushing toilet. My great grandfather started his working life as a groom and I think he must have enjoyed riding around the estate.
Another great grandmother was orphaned young and trained as a governess as she needed a job with a home. I have just been catching up with the first series of Downton Abbey and it all looks more enjoyable than a factory job.