Victorian (1837 – 1901)
Explore objects, stories and blogs illuminating an era defined by the 63-year monarchy of Queen Victoria.
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London Places
London Places
Speakers’ Corner: A home of free speech
Hyde Park’s historic spot for public speaking and debate
Trades & Workers
Trades & Workers
The shadowy dock scenes of Gustave Doré
Romanticised illustrations that conjure up the sweat, clamour and clank of the 19th-century London riverside
Love, Sex & Relationships
Love, Sex & Relationships
Quirky Victorian Valentine’s Day cards
A stuffed canary on a card? A lobster in love? The Victorians had curious ways of showing romance
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Printed Ephemera
Printed Ephemera
Skelt's Characters in Richard Turpin (character sheet)
Skelt, Martin and Matthew
1837-1840
Printed Ephemera
Printed Ephemera
Green's Charaters & Scenes in the Battle of Alma (character sheet)
Green, John Kirby
1854-12-26
