Anna Briarton was notorious amongst the upper class for her unruly treatment of her in-house servants during the early 17th century. She was a noblewoman who was not particularly bright, but she had at least one firm belief: servants should be neither seen nor heard. Note the contrast with her lavish home and the living quarters of her servants, and you can see what kind of person she truly was. #english #nocc #villa #summerhome #old #englishcountry #historical #historic