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1. The Young Victoria Learn about The Young Victoria movie in the Victorian era - victorian dresses, fashions, food, customs, parties, even Christmas. The movie focuses on the romantic courtship and her legendary marriage to Prince Albert. The film begins in 18...
2. Herend Porcelain If you have read my other lens about the Monarch, by now it should be no secret for you that I love orange butterflies. Herend Fortuna porcelain is satisfying two needs of mine, (1) that of aesthetics, and (2) that of surrounding myself with orange b...
3. Prized Heirlooms: Afghans Crocheted with Love I grew up in one of those "loving hands at home" families where homemade gifts were the norm. My grandmother was talented in many needle crafts and made hundreds of items throughout her life, later specializing in the art of mini-crochet. I'll be sha...
4. Emily Wilding Davison Biography Emily Wilding Davison is one of the most famous of the Suffragettes. It was Emily Wilding Davison who threw herself under the king's horse at the Derby of 1913 thus making her mark in history. Emily Davison (1872 - 1913): Born: 11 October 1872 - Bla...
5. The Life & Works of Rudyard Kipling For many years Rudyard Kipling has been deeply unfashionable. He's been accused of jingoism, imperialism and racism as typified by this poem The White Man's Burden. Take up the White Man's burden- Send forth the best ye breed- Go, bind your sons to e...
6. QUIPPING QUEEN H.R.H. QQ bids you a warm welcome to her quirky quarters! OFFICIAL TITLES: Monarch of Mirth, Her Royal Highness, Victoria Elizabeth, Quipping Queen & Empress of Eccentricity, Patroness of Pith & Vinegar, and Dazzling Diva of Diddlysquat! HER MOTTO:...
7. The Wonders of Whitby W hitby is one of my very favourite places in England. There is truly something for everybody in this small Yorkshire fishing port which is easily accessible by train, bus and car. In this lens I hope to share some special photos, the memories are pe...
8. Christmas Customs The Christmas we celebrate today is chiefly the Christmas of the Victorians. Whilst we all understand that the celebration acknowledges the birth of Jesus Christ, and is a very special Christian holiday, few of us ever question the common symbolism...
9. Encyclopaedia Britannica (9th Edition) The famous 9th edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica has been nicknamed the "scholar's edition" due to superb quality of the articles and the high caliber of the contributors. Some of the great contributors included Thomas...
10. Victorian Culture Headquarters VICTORIAN CULTURE (1837-1901). History, people and Societies in England, America and Europe during the Victorian era. Genealogy and Family History Lenses with prominent Victorian content also welcome to join and share their experience and knowledge....
11. Penny Black 1840 T-shirts, sweatshirts and gift items for philatelists and stamp collectors everywhere with an elegant range of striking designs inspired by the world's first postage stamp - The Penny Black.  
12. VICTORIA'S VICTORIA What's in a name? How about one with cachet and charisma, or better yet, one that is used by both males and females? VICTORIA is a rather august if not posh personal pronoun, perhaps because of its ass...
13. Manualist plays queen's don't stop me now on his hands Manualist plays Queen's don't stop me now on his hands - as mentioned on BBC Radio 2
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15. The Victorian Age The Victorian Age (1837-1901) was generally an era of prosperity, of imperial expansion and of political reform. The middle class was increasing in power, the working class was suffered bad conditions. Three reform bills were passed which gradually...
16. Why Are People Talking About XANGO? You're Thinking... "What Exactly is XANGO, Anyway?" XANGO is made from The Whole Fruit of the Mangosteen fruit. The mangosteen is a fruit grown primarily in Southeast Asia and revered as the Queen of Fruits (Queen Victoria would offer Knighth...
17. Celebrating Royal Jubilees