The first artificially refrigerated ice rink was crafted in Chelsea,London. Horseback riding was often learned at an early age while some women went for grander outdoor exploits... mountain climbing! Imagine clambering around in a corset and bustle as was the style forVictorian clothes! Victorian...
Younger men wishing to wear something brighter than sombre black would lead the Victorian dress fashion by wearing a blue coat, white vest and lavender pants with matching gloves. Walking Out For walking out, the walking dress was a shorter frock coat which was double-breasted. Generally they w...
Elegant Victorian gentleman in top hat holding a glass of alcohol drink. ©amorroz - stock.adobe.com When to bow and to whom to tip your hat could cause gossip if the wrong decision was made. Members of Victorian society kept busy with parties, dances, visits, dressmakers, and tailors....
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert had nine children. Queen Victoria. Date: circa 1849 © Archivist - stock.adobe.com Their care was of paramount importance so they had nurses, doctors, household servants, tutors, and governors to take care of their every need. Their clothing was of the fines...
Suddenly, the focus wasn't on tilling the soil or land husbandry to make a living. Factories and commercial enterprise was the name of the game. When Queen Victoria ascended the throne in 1837, Britain had already started its transformation into a world power. ...
Most houses built before or during the Victorian era had non-flushing water closets or "privies", often placed at the end of the garden for obvious reasons. Chamber pots and non-flushing toilets in pieces of furniture were what most households relied on as Victorian bathrooms. ...
Many of the Christmas traditions were introduced to English society by Queen Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert.
Victorian costumes changed subtlely during the sixty-three years that Queen Victoria was on the throne. Early Victorian fashion for ladies of means was defined by full crinoline skirts.