I say nothing in denigration of charladies.
But these charladies were then in their late 50s or 60s, and they were considered old ladies.
Of course, there is also alternative work for them—as lavatory cleaners and charladies.
Student nurses often begin their training as housemaids or charladies for a great part of their time in hospital.
We should not train nurses to perform skills and then employ them as charladies.
Many of us are dependent on the good offices of a charlady to keep our houses clean.
Meals on wheels for the elderly are becoming a treat from the past and home helps are once again becoming the charladies of the rich.
