According to Victoria-era.org and etiquette expert of the 1870s – 1890s, Professor Thomas E. Hill, there were only four items a lady could accept from a gentleman without causing a stir; books ...

Saucy ‘Escort Cards’ Were a Way to Flirt in the Victorian Era. 19th-century Americans used cheeky cards to stretch social convention and find romance. By Becky Little. January 4, 2016 ...

It’s the era of Jane Austen, empire-waist gowns, and bonnets everywhere. But there’s another era in history that deserves its due as a pitch-perfect setting for romance books : the Victorian era.

Victorian interior design is a style that originated in the United Kingdom during the Victorian era. Known for its abundance of pattern (in wall coverings and in textiles), ...

A handful of esteemed designers have recently been embracing jet, incorporating the featherlight gemstone into fine jewelry pieces stocked by influential stores.

Ashes of man born in Victorian era still unclaimed. Image caption, Alexander Anderson was cremated in Canley, Coventry, in 1956 but his ashes have never been claimed. Joan Cummins.

A Victorian hack using old tea gets your windows looking sparkling clean and costs way less than traditional cleaning products. By Aditi Rane , Reporter 04:00, Tue, Feb 25, 2025 ...

Health experts have issued a warning that “too many” children are not protected against a potentially deadly disease dating back to the Victorian era. It comes amid a surge in cases throughout ...

A selection of Victorian love letters written by the parents of a former prime minister are being published online for Valentine’s Day. The letters were written in 1843 by James Maitland Balfour ...