Victorian (1837 – 1901)
Explore objects, stories and blogs illuminating an era defined by the 63-year monarchy of Queen Victoria.
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Lifestyle & Leisure
Lifestyle & Leisure
Skating through the history of London’s ice rinks
Did you know ice rinks were invented in London? And the earliest version was made from pig fat?
Fashion & Style
Fashion & Style
Who are the pearly kings & queens?
Since the late 1800s, pearlies have donned their button-covered regalia to raise money for charity
Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes
Mudlarks: Rescuing relics from the River Thames
From prehistoric blades to sacred relics, historical artefacts found on the shores of the Thames
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Paintings, Prints & Drawings
Paintings, Prints & Drawings
Paintings, Prints & Drawings
Land Sharks and Sea Gulls: Counsellor Waddy, and the Charlies (etching)
Cruikshank, George, Bentley, Richard
1838