The sweets were replaced by small gifts and paper hats in the late Victorian period, and remain in this form as an essential part of a modern Christmas. Decorating the home at Christmas also ...

Keep reading for a quick dive into the history of Victorian architecture, its evolution, and what defining traits set it apart from other design styles. Related: Living in a House Built Before 1978?

History teaching resources for History Key Stage 2 - The Victorians - with lesson plans. Topics include: life as a Victorian chimney-sweep, Victorian servants, Victorian railways, famous ...

We bring you the facts about crime and punishment in the Victorian era – from Jack the Ripper, who stalked the streets of Whitechapel for his five victims in 1888, to the pick-pocketing street urchins ...

From dancing Christmas puddings, to a lobster snipping at a child, cats doing acrobatics and a dog postman – explore the wide selection of Victorian Christmas cards at the V&A. Join curators Alice ...

Dive into the more surprising side of Victorian fashion history and see some of the crazes from the 1890s. We use third-party platforms (including Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube) to share some ...