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Bookmark or Share- Victorian era | History, Society, & Culture | BritannicaVictorian era, the period between about 1820 and 1914, corresponding roughly to the period of Queen Victoria’s reign (1837–1901) and characterized by a class-based society, a growing number of people able to vote, a growing state and economy, and Britain’s status as the most powerful empire in the world.
- Victorian London | Museum of LondonCreated to save an iconic queer venue from closure, this magnificent hand-drawn map shows the rich history of South London. Curator Thomas Ardill explains the story of the Plan of the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, and why we've added it to the Museum of London's collections. Find out more.
- 19th-century London - WikipediaOverview. Railway map of London, 1899, from The Pocket Atlas and Guide to London. During the 19th century, London was transformed into the world's largest city and capital of the British Empire. The population rose from over 1 million in 1801 to 5.567 million in 1891. [3]
- How London Changed During the Victorian Period - LondontopiaHome History How London Changed During the Victorian Period. The 19 th Century was a time of great change for Britain, and especially its capital of London. Some of London’s most iconic landmarks were constructed during this time or altered to a look that we recognize today.
- Discover Victorian London: Interesting Facts and Iconic ...The Victorian era could justifiably be called both the most divine and the most decrepit era in London’s history. Discover the highs and the lows of the age in this guide to Victorian London. An era of extravagance, rapid growth, and putrid living conditions — Victorian London was an intricate quilt of contradicting circumstances.
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