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…

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From graveyard picnics to humanlike animal taxidermy, these Victorian pastimes are certainly unusual by modern standards.

The photos were taken by Scottish photographer John Thomson and give a glimpse into the daily grind of life in the capital over 150 years ago. Eleven ...

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,…

Up this green woodland-ride let’s softly rove, And list the nightingale—she swells just here. Hush! Let the wood-gate softly clap for fear The noise might drive her from her home of love —John Clare, “The Nightingale’s Nest” The idyllic English countryside of the poet and farm laborer John Clare can seem as far away … Continue reading "Idyllic Victorian Photos of the 1850s English Countryside"

Rules for proper correspondence encompassed everything from acceptable shades of ink to conditions under which a woman must write in the third person.

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,…