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 stories
London stories
Thomas Barnardo’s crusade against child poverty
The suffering children of London’s East End motivated Barnardo’s tireless social work
Trades & Workers
Trades & Workers
The jobs that made London’s docks run
London’s port relied on dock workers doing an array of back-breaking and highly skilled jobs
Royalty & Aristocracy
Royalty & Aristocracy
Albertopolis: Prince Albert’s London legacy
South Kensington looks a little different today thanks to Albert’s enthusiasm for education and art
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Paintings, Prints & Drawings
Paintings, Prints & Drawings
John Hampton, Aeronaut, born 29th August 1799 (stipple engraving)
Whittock, N., Hampton, I.
1825-1840