Thomas Ashford

Welcome to Thomas Ashford. This channel is about manners, taste and the unwritten rules of old-money households: how to behave at a table, in a home and in company.

The videos are researched, written and edited by our team, drawing on etiquette guides, published memoirs and social history. Each one gets its own script and its own pictures and graphics.

Thomas Ashford is a presenter character created for this channel. Each video passes through our researcher and our editor before it is published.

Nothing on this channel is financial, legal or tax advice. For decisions about money, speak to a qualified professional.

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