Victorian (1837 – 1901)
Explore objects, stories and blogs illuminating an era defined by the 63-year monarchy of Queen Victoria.
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Class & Economics
Class & Economics
What were penny toys?
These colourful toys were sold on the streets by some of London’s poorest citizens
Publishing & Media
Publishing & Media
Who was Charles Dickens?
19th-century London’s most celebrated writer gave us Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol
From our experts
From our experts
Sherlock Holmes’ London: The city behind the stories
221B Baker Street is fictional, but Sherlock Holmes’ London was very real
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Printed Ephemera
Printed Ephemera
Green's Scene in Wapping Old Stairs (scenery sheet)
Green, John Kirby, Redington, John
1838-02-01
Printed Ephemera
Printed Ephemera
Skelt's Set Pieces in Richard Turpin (scenery sheet)
Skelt, Martin and Matthew
1837-1840
