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
War & Weapons
War & Weapons
The Victoria Cross found in the Thames
When a mudlark recovered Britain’s prestigious medal for valour
Science & Technology
Science & Technology
How the telegraph took off in Victorian London
This invention marked the beginning of instant messaging – and standardised time
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Paintings, Prints & Drawings
Paintings, Prints & Drawings
Talbot Inn (watercolour and gouache drawing)
Shepherd, Frederick Napoleon
1836-1840
Paintings, Prints & Drawings
Paintings, Prints & Drawings
Holywell Street, Strand (watercolour and chalk drawing)
Richardson, William
1856
