Here we look at 11 historic images from the Historic England Archive.

Harlaxton Manor is a Victorian country house in Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, England. It was built for Gregory Gregory, a local squire and businessman. Gregory employed two of the leading architects of Victorian England, Anthony Salvin and William Burn and consulted a third, Edward Blore, during its construction. It is now the British campus of the University of Evansville. @harlaxton_manor - #historicpreservation #georgianarchitecture #georgianhouse #harlaxtonmanor #statelyhome…

Shadowhunters in London

INCREDIBLE colourised photos bring all aspects of Victorian London to life – including street sellers, child labourers, and busking musicians. The expertly colourised snaps were taken in the 1870s,…

History Season on Instagram: "A crowded omnibus. London, England. 1865. #history #london #uk #england #bus #1800s #19thcentury #victorian"

One night in 1872 a woman living in the slums of St Giles heard noises at the bottom of the house. Three days later she found a dead body.

34. “Mewling quim” – literally translates to “a whimpering vagina.”

Victorian Street

In the late 19th century, England was known for its wealth, but not everyone shared in its prosperity. Even though it was one of the richest countries, many neighborhoods, especially…