Victorian (1837 – 1901)
Explore objects, stories and blogs illuminating an era defined by the 63-year monarchy of Queen Victoria.
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Health & Disease
Health & Disease
Joseph Merrick: 'The Elephant Man'
The life of a Victorian Whitechapel resident made famous because of his physical disabilities
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From our experts
Steeped in history: Tea drinking in Britain
The history of tea in Britain is deeply entwined with colonial histories of sugar and the East India Co.
Death & Disasters
Death & Disasters
The sinking of the Princess Alice
Catastrophe struck on the River Thames in 1878 when a cargo ship collided with a tourist boat
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Printed Ephemera
