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WELCOME TO "VICTORIA'S VENUE"!
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 association with power, prestige, and panache.
"Victoria's Venue" is a hub of information for all people, places and paraphernalia named "Victoria".
Perhaps you know someone named "Victoria" who would like to meet other "Victorias" on "Victoria Day" in Victoria, (capital of beautiful British Columbia, Canada), to celebrate this majestic moniker we all share in common.
VICTORIA'S VAULT
Posh places tagged "Victoria".
Queen Victoria Statue, London (England)
Empress Hotel, Victoria, BC (Canada)
Victoria Falls (South Africa)
Victoria Glacier, Lake Louise, Alberta (Canada)
Victoria, the capital 'city' of Seychelles
Isla Victoria, Patagonia (Argentina)
A statue of Queen Victoria beside the Queen Victoria Building (Australia)
Hotel Reina Victoria-Valparaiso (Chile)
Hasta la victoria siempre (Cuba)
Victoria (Grenada)
View from Victoria Peak, overlooking Hong Kong (China)
Queen Victoria's Fountain, Malacca (Malaysia)
Victoria Citadel, Gozo (Malta)
Victoria Park, Belfast (Ireland)
Victoria Plaza, Bucharest (Romania)
Victoriaville, Quebec (Canada)
New Victoria, Nova Scotia (Canada)
Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas (Mexico)
Victoria, Kansas (USA)
Lake Victoria, Minnesota (USA)
Courthouse, Victoria, Texas (USA)
Victoria Land (Antarctica)
THE ORIGIN OF THE NAME VICTORIA
Victoria, is a name given to both females and males.The female form of "Victor", this name has its origins in Roman mythology, particularly with the "goddess of Victory", (also known as "Nike" in Greek mythology).
The name is associated with a number of historic figures including: Tomas Luis de Victoria (the most famous 16th century Spanish composer), Guadalupe Victoria (19th century military leader and first President of Mexico), and Queen Victoria (longest reigning British monarch and considered one of Britain's top 100 most influential personalities).
There are more than 30 variations of the name "Victoria" among them: "Vita" Sackville-West (19th century British poet, novelist and gardener), "Vittoria" de Sica (20th century Italian film-director), and "Tori" Spelling (American television actress).
If you want to see the trend in the popularity of the name "Victoria", visit the baby name wizard name voyager at iVillage.com. And over at Wordcount, you'll find out that the word "Victoria" ranks 3,563 out of 86,800 words in their English language database in terms of frequency of use.
BOOKS ABOUT OR WRITTEN BY VICTORIA
A quick search of the world's largest online bookseller Amazon.com, reveals just how popular this name "Victoria" might be. A search of their book database indicates no less than 130,768 references to "Victoria" which appear in the title of a book, as the name of a publisher, or as the name of an author.While over at Abebooks.com, the world's largest online used book dealer, a search of their author database reveals 74,928 titles by authors named "Victoria". (To put this in perspective, this figure is equivalent to half of the number of book titles published annually in the U.S.A.)
A casual observation of book title names by "Victoria" suggests a surprising number of romance novels, gothic tales and even a silly joke book.
EVERYTHING VICTORIA NATURALLY!
Victoria Romantic Touches: Charming Handmade Projects for Every Room ("Victoria")
Victoria - Romantic Touches!0 points
Victoria, Sterling Silver Charm by Rembrandt Charms
Bedazzling bling fit for a &am more...0 points
Victoria's Secret Garden My Desire 8.0 oz Skin-Silkening Body Lotion
A bouquet of sheer bliss!0 points
Rock & Republic Victoria Beckham London Crown Jeans
Every vixen named Victoria should have a pair!0 points
Victoria: The Unknown City by Ross Crockford
Tantalizing tidbits about Victoria - capital of BC more...0 points
The Secret Language of Birthdays (reissue) by Gary Goldschneider
What every queen bee needs to know!0 points
Queen Victoria: A Personal History by Christopher Hibbert
The grand dame for whom many owe their name.0 points
FASIONABLE FLICKS, VANITY VIDEOS & POSH PICS - ALL ABOUT VICTORIA!
Victoria rocks!According to the "earth's biggest movie database", there are more than 500 references to "Victoria", as the name of an actor/actress, film title, or film production personality. You'll find everything from actresses Victoria Beckham, Kim Victoria Cattrall, to Victoria Principal, not to mention the fashionable flick, "Victor/Victoria".
Likewise there are numerous silver screen souvenirs with the tag "Victoria" over at "YouTube". This authoritative video vanity site stores close to 17,000 clips of people, places and events associated with the name"Victoria".
And just in case you thought you had enough of those vain videos, guess what? There are more than 355,000 posh pictures tagged "Victoria" which you can sift through over at Flickr!
OH MY WHAT'S VICTORIA UP TO NOW?
Monty Python - The Wacky Queen
from Monty Python's Flying Circus Season 1 - Episode 02 - Sex and Violence Recorded 30-08-69 , Aired 12-10-69 I'm slowly uploading the entire Flying Circus series... Got any requests?
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WHAT'S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT "VICTORIA"?
According to Technorati.com, WTF (where's the fire?) is the name of the game these days in the wonderful world of weblogs, (all 55 million and counting). All one has to do is write a blooming or brilliant blurb (aka WTF) about a person, place or event worthy of being buzzed about.For all the titillating trivia buffs out there, consider the fact that there are no less than 728,981 tag references to people, places or things named "Victoria". That's amazing, awesome, or perhaps awful, depending on whether one is the subject of a beautiful blurb or a bad one.
VICTORIAS-IN-VICTORIA ON "VICTORIA DAY" -- A BIG CELEBRATION!
Victoria Day", is a statutory holiday in Canada, commemorating the birthday of Queen Victoria (of England and the former British Empire) and honoring the official birthday of the current reigning monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II, (who is also Canada's official head of state).It is celebrated on the first Monday on or before May 24th.
The City of Victoria, (capital of the province of British Columbia in Canada), whose namesake is Queen Victoria, honors "Victoria Day" each year by hosting a large parade featuring more than 150 marching bands and floats watched by more than 120,000 people.
"Victoria Day" not only pays tribute to a memorable monarch from the past but it also provides a grand opportunity to host the annual gathering of "Victorias-in-Victoria".
Those interested in learning more about a unique signature event, VICTORIAS-IN-VICTORIA ON VICTORIA DAY, feel free to drop me an email (see the contact section, top right portion of this lens).
PRODUCTS WITH A PENCHANT FOR THE NAME "VICTORIA"
"Victoria" is a name synonymous with exclusivity and grandeur, but also the spirit of surprise, serendipity, and victory over adversity.
Miss Vickie's (potato chips)
1955 Ford Crown Victoria
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
'Victoria' Bitter (Aussie Beer)
'Victoria' Cerveza (Mexican Beer)
'Victoria' Beckham Jeans
'Victoria Creams' by Rogers Chocolates
'Victoria Perch'
Victoria's Secret - Caesar's Palace
Victorias Foods Corp.
Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin, Illinois (USA)
Victoria Theater, West Virginia (USA)
Famed Victoria Markets, Melbourne (Australia)
Victoria and Albert Museum, London (England)
Victoria House dive shop (Belize)
Victoria Menswear Poster (ca. 1905)
Victoria Stakes - Wine Spirits Cocktails
New Cremo Victoria Cigars (vintage advertisement)
Victor-Victoria Poster (Spain)
Education in Victoria (Australia)
The Victoria Pub, Union Road, Lincoln (England)
Victoria, University of Wellington (New Zealand)
150TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
VICTORIAS-IN-VICTORIA extends a warm welcome to everyone named Victoria to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of British Columbia in 2008 by visiting its capital city, Victoria!Be "Queen For A Day", cast your eyes upon the "Mile Zero" landmark and tour Canada's "City of Gardens" not to mention the world famous "Butchart Gardens". And, a visit wouldn't be complete without enjoying a sumptuous stay at the renowned Empress Hotel, a carriage ride through the Inner Harbour, or the nearby "Royal BC Museum".
Join us for the Victoria Day Parade at the end of May to honor the 150th year since the founding of Canada's most western province. Perhaps it will also be an occasion to establish a Guinness World Record for the most number of Victorias to gather in Victoria on Victoria Day!
And for those who are unfamiliar with "Victoria", it was ranked in the "Top 10 Cities" in the US and Canada this year by Travel + Leisure Magazine. While Vancouver Island where Victoria is located (on its southern tip) was rated "Top Island in Continental US and Canada", and was rated the number 6 island destination in the world.
PRIVILEGED PLANTS BEARING THE NAME "VICTORIA"
In the realm of nature, there are some plants that have a special place indeed; they all bear the same name "Victoria".
La Reine Victoria Rose
Crown Princess Victoria Rose
Princess Victoria tulips
Victoria amazonica (Water Lily)
Ceanothus 'Victoria'
Dendrobium Victoria-Reginae
Victoria Regia (Water Lily)
Princess Victoria Louise Poppy
Victoria Lily - Victoria Trickeri
Aster 'Victoria'
Queen Victoria orchid
'Victoria Blue' - Salvia farinacea
Clematis 'Victoria'
Agave victoriae-reginae (Queen Victoria's cactus)
Victoria Rhubarb (Rheum rhaberbarum)
Victoria Plum (Prunus domestica victoria)
Victoria Sunset Calendula
Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria'
Victoria Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina Victoriae)
Victoria Ann Dahlia
Magnolia Southern Victoria (Magnolia grandiflora Victoria)
Dodecatheon meadia Queen Victoria - Shooting Star
Victoria Longwood Hybrid (Water Lily)
Asarina Victoria Falls (Asarina purpussi)
Victoria Falls Bearded Iris (Iris germanica Victoria Falls)
Victorian Box (Pittosporum undulatum)
Victoria Park Serpant Flower
Primula Victoriana
GALLERY OF GLITTERATI
"VICTORIAS" - PAST AND PRESENT
St. Nino de la Victoria
Statue of Victoria, Roman goddess of Victory
Tribute to Tomas Luis de Victoria, great spanish composer (1548-1611)
Duque de la Victoria (Duke of Victory) - Baldomero Espartero, Spanish general and politician (1793-1879).
Queen Victoria, British monarch/Empress of India (1819-1901)
Victoria, Princess Royal, eldest daughter of Queen Victoria (1840-1901)
Victoria Statue - Symbol of Liberty
Victoria de los Angeles, great spanish soprano (1923-2005)
Victoria (Vita) Sackville-West, British poet, novelist and gardener.
Victoria Abril, spanish singer and film star, (1959-present)
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (1977-present)
Victoria Principal, American actress (1950-present)
MUSIC FIT FOR A QUEEN!
A Victoria Christmas in Song, Various artists, 1993.
Goodbye Victoria, Artist - Chubby Checker, 1971.
Primo Victoria, Artist: Sabaton, 2005.
Queen Victoria, Artist: Leonard Cohen, (from the "Live Songs" album).
Victoria, Artist - The Kinks, 1969 concept album entitled "Arthur".
Victoria, Artists: Jeffrey Sez; John Mayer (from the "Inside Wants Out" album).
Victoria Gardens, Artist: Madness (from the album, "Keep Moving").
Victoria Falls, Artist: The Divine Comedy (from the album "Liberation").
Victoria's Secret, Artist: Lisa Germano (from the album, "Excerpts from a Love Circus")
Victoria's Song, Original Artist: Glen Miller Sound, performed by Countdown; and same song performed by Ozzie Ahlers, (from the album "Finger Painting").
Victor/Victoria, Artist: Henry Mancini et al from the 1982 film soundtrack by the same name.
Welcome Back Victoria, Jesus Jones, 1991.
WONDERS ON THE WEB - ALL ABOUT VICTORIA
- A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF QUEEN VICTORIA
- Meet a memorable monarch who is the longest reigning British queen.
- BATTLE OF VITORIA
- History buffs will appreciate this battlefield adventure.
- LIST OF PLACES NAMED AFTER QUEEN VICTORIA
- More than 20 countries have prominent places named after a queen who ruled not only England but an entire British Empire.
- VICTORIA - THE HISTORY AND PERSONALITY OF A QUEEN
- More about the history of a woman who outlived eleven of her 42 grandchildren, and whom it is said adored "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", one of her favorite books.
- VICTORIA PLACES & LANDMARKS
- The influence of Victoria is seen in the names of many museums, hospitals, educational institutions, transportation hubs, parks, streets, geographical landmarks and transportation facilities around the globe.
- VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
- One of the most popular museums of art and design in the world.
- VISIT VICTORIA (AUSTRALIA)
- Melbourne, Australia introduces us to the state the state of Victoria ...renowned for its culture, arts, food and wine!
- WELCOME TO VICTORIA (CANADA)
- Victoria, capitol of British Columbia, is an island city (a jewel on the Pacific Ocean) with a rich British colonial heritage, beautiful gardens, as well as a strong cultural and arts community and a laid-back lifestyle.
- SAINT VICTORIA
- Patron Saint Victoria, who lived during the third century, is revered for her struggle to defend her faith inspite of many years of imprisonment and torture.
- VICTORIA WOODHULL
- An American libertarian...the first woman to run for "President of the United States" in 1872.
- VICTORIA KA'IULANI
- Crown Princess of Hawaii, Victoria Ka'iulani, although her life was tragically cut short by ill health, became truly a 'People's Princess' as she fought with both grace and passion for the independence of her island homeland against U.S. annexation in the late 19th century.
- VICTORIA - ROMAN GODDESS OF VICTORY
- "Victoria", the Roman Goddess of Victory, is often depicted as a mythical winged figure; her counterpart is the Greek goddess "Nike". "Victoria" is also the name of one of the last pagan cults to have succumbed to Christianity.
- GUADALUPE VICTORIA
- Guadalupe Victoria, a 19th century military leader, who not only became the first President of Mexico but also abolished slavery during his tenure.
- VICTORIA WOOD
- British in origin, this Victoria is easily amusing if not easily amused as a gifted comedienne, actress, singer, and writer.
- VICTORIA PRINCIPAL
- Born in Japan, Victoria Principal, is not only a well-known American TV and movie actress but also a business woman with her own clothing and cosmetic lines as well a self-help book author.
- VICTORIA ABRIL
- Respected Spanish actress Victoria Abril has made over 60 films in the drama and comedy genre.
- VICTORIA BECKHAM
- Born in Britain, Victoria achieved pop star status as "Posh Spice" as a member of the "Spice Girls". Married to British soccer star David Beckham and now moving to California, she is known in the field of fashion.
- VITA SACKVILLE-WEST
- Vita (Victoria) Sackville-West (1892-1962), was a British poet, witty writer and novelist, and a passionate gardener. It's interesting to note that another "V" personality by the name of Victoria Glenndinning wrote a biography about her, published in 1983 entitled, "Vita: The Life of V. Sackvelle-West".
- VICTORIA BOND
- Victoria Bond, a contemporary American composer and conductor has been featured in "The Wall Street Journal", "People Magazine", and the "New York Times" and appeared on the "NBC Today Show."
- VICTORIA HAMILTON
- Victoria Hamilton, a British actress is best known for her portrayal of Queen Victoria in the BBC TV production, "Victoria and Albert".
- VICTORIA VOX
- Musical selections (on ukelele) performed by Victoria Vox.
- VICTORIA WILLIAMS
- American singer and songwriter.
- VICTORIA HOLT
- Victoria Holt is the pseudonym chosen by Eleanor Hibbert (1906-1993), to write a series of gothic romance novels set in the Victorian era.
- VICTORIA ELIZABETH
- A little-known writer of wit, wonk, and whimsy, (better known to her ballyhooing blog readers as "The Quipping Queen").
- 12 VICTORIA
- An asteroid discovered by J.R. Hind in 1850; celestial body named after the Roman goddess of Victory and the then reigning monarch of Britain, Queen Victoria.
- VICTORIA CROSS
- Introduced in 1856, it is the highest military medal of honor awarded for bravery to those serving in the Commonwealth armed forces.
- ROYAL VICTORIA MARATHON
- Attracting almost 10,000 participants, the 28th annual Royal Victoria Marathon being held on October 7, 2007 is listed as one of the "Top 10 Destination Marathons in North America".
- YOUNG VICTORIA
- This lens is about the upcoming prestige production titled "The Young Victoria"...a movie about about the early life of 19th century royal ...an amazing, dynamic, and romantic woman.
- VICTORIA MORAN
- Victoria Moran, author of ten books, has a very special mission: "to make your life extraordinary"!
- VICTORIA'S CURIO
- Vicki Smith-Drysdale is the proprietor of her very own vintage victorian shoppe!
- VICTORIA - CANADA
- Impressions of Canada's "garden capital" city on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.
- VICTORIA WELLS' MOODS & SCENTS
- And now you know why "Victoria's" light is everlasting!
- THE VICTORIA-LINE
- The Victoria-Line is an integral part of the London Underground affectionately called "The Tube".
- MISS VICKIE'S POTATO CHIPS
- I'll bet you've always wanted to know how many calories there are in Miss Vickie's Jalapeno flavored hand-made potato chips.
- VICTORIA MASTERS
- Victoria Masters - a simply superb shutterbug!
- WHO IS VICTORIA TAYLOR MURRAY?
- Well, drop by this site and find out...a very multi-talented maven if ever there was one!
- MAIDEN VOYAGE OF "QEEN VICTORIA"
- December, 2007 marked a special occasion in the Cunard Line with the launch of the "Queen Victoria", joining two other beautiful boats, "Queen Mary 2" and "Queen Elizabeth 2".
- CITY OF VICTORIA PORTAL
- Your link to all manner of people, products, and paraphernalia in Victoria, BC.
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