Articles in Victorian Style
Illuminations Light up the Sky
Used in the past to celebrate special events such as military victories, the birthday of the monarch or the arrival of a new colonial governor by firing guns and setting off fireworks.
A Child’s View: 19th-Century Paper Theaters
This unique and enchanting entertainment for children emerged during the second decade of the 19th century.
Regency Era Music
To be considered accomplished in Regency England, a young gentlewoman must be proficient in playing an instrument and singing.
The Great Exhibition of 1851
Queen Victoria described the opening as “one of the greatest and most glorious days of our lives …”
