Victorian (1837 – 1901)
Explore objects, stories and blogs illuminating an era defined by the 63-year monarchy of Queen Victoria.
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London Places
London Places
How Cleopatra’s Needle came to London
An ancient Egyptian obelisk – on the banks of the River Thames
Class & Economics
Class & Economics
What were penny toys?
These colourful toys were sold on the streets by some of London’s poorest citizens
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From our experts
St Paul's: Through Dickens & Doré's Victorian Lens
Explore how David Lean's Oliver Twist linked Dickens' London to Doré's art through St Paul's iconic dome
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Printed Ephemera
Printed Ephemera
Skelt's Scenes in the Woodmans Hut (scenery sheet)
Skelt, Martin and Matthew
1837-1840