History and Stories

BELOW STAIRS AT AUDLEY END

A snapshot of life at a Victorian country house in the 1880s

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  • VISIT AUDLEY END

    One of England's finest country houses, Audley End is also a mansion with a difference. Enjoy a great day out.

  • BUY THE COOKBOOK

    Learn to cook the Victorian Way with Avis Crocombe, head cook at Audley End in the 1880s.

  • HOW TO COOK THE VICTORIAN WAY

    See all the ‘Mrs Crocombe’ recipe videos and find out more about the life of the real Avis Crocombe. 

  • HISTORY OF AUDLEY END

    Read a full account of Audley End’s long and varied history, from the priory founded on the site in the 12th century to the present day.

  • A COUNTRY HOUSE TECH PIONEER

    Discover how John Griffin Griffin installed domestic inventions and comforts at Audley End that were well ahead of their time.

  • DOWNLOAD A PLAN

    Download this PDF to see floor plans of Audley End which show where the servants lived and worked.