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What Victorian People Sounded Like: Hear Recordings of Florence Nightingale & Queen Victoria Herself

Audio recording technology began to document the sounds of the Victorian era, enhancing our understanding of their culture.
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How London's Crystal Palace was built so quickly

The Crystal Palace construction showcased Victorian engineering innovations, particularly through standardization, revolutionizing architectural design.

Hen and Chickens Cycle: In 1882, Edward Burstow Designed The Pentacycle Specifically For Delivering Post

Victorian Sussex was rich in inventive solutions to cycling issues, highlighting creativity and practicality in engineering.
The pentacycle, patented by Edward Burstow, aimed to address the challenges of unpaved roads.

How London's Crystal Palace was built so quickly

The Crystal Palace construction showcased Victorian engineering innovations, particularly through standardization, revolutionizing architectural design.

Hen and Chickens Cycle: In 1882, Edward Burstow Designed The Pentacycle Specifically For Delivering Post

Victorian Sussex was rich in inventive solutions to cycling issues, highlighting creativity and practicality in engineering.
The pentacycle, patented by Edward Burstow, aimed to address the challenges of unpaved roads.
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'Rare' photos capture life in Romford in the Victorian era

Victorian-era photographs of Romford reveal social life, transportation changes, and community activities during a period of significant development and transformation.
from The Conversation
4 weeks ago

Victorian ghost photographs amused viewers with spooky thrills

Ghost photography emerged in the 19th century as a mix of accidents and artistic ingenuity, transforming amusement into a commercial phenomenon.

Reese Witherspoon's Stairs Have a Victorian-Inspired Detail (So Practical!)

Stair rods add historic charm and are a less invasive option for carpet installation.

I stayed at a Gilded Age hotel built by a railroad tycoon. It was cozy but the $478-a-night cost felt steep.

The Inn at St. John combines history with comfort, enhancing the traveler's experience in Portland, Maine.

Undercover women: the story of how Victorian female police cracked crime

19th-century female detectives were crucial yet overlooked figures in Victorian law enforcement, contributing significantly to police work long before formal recognition.

Runny Egg Yolks Are Essential For The Best English Breakfast Experience - Tasting Table

The Full English breakfast reflects England's rich culinary history and remains a beloved dish for many.

Hysteria: Is Hysteria A Psychological Condition?

Hysteria is a psychological disorder that causes physical symptoms primarily linked to mental health issues.

The Jewelry Vibe Is Decidedly Victorian

Cece Fein-Hughes's jewelry collection combines personal history and Victorian inspiration, focusing on emotional connections in contemporary design.

The Victorian Era Fork That Used To Rule Ice Cream Eating - Tasting Table

Victorians demonstrated wealth through etiquette, notably with specialized utensils like the ice cream fork, which reflected their obsession with dining sophistication.

Evidence stacks up for poisonous books containing toxic dyes

Many Victorian-era cloth-bound books contain toxic dyes that may pose health risks to readers and collectors.

Malt, brine and seashells? The surprising history of beer and oysters and how to find your best Bay Area pairing

Oysters and beer pairing dates back to the Victorian era as an established practice, with various beer styles complementing the briny sweetness and saltiness of oysters.
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London cab shelter is last of remaining 13 to be listed by Historic England

Historic significance of London's green cab shelters recognized by Historic England
Cabmen's shelters serve as unique relics preserving the history of the horse-drawn age in London.

Bicentenary appeal seeks to move Byron memorial to prominent site in London's Hyde Park

The appeal to move Lord Byron's late-Victorian memorial highlights the ongoing effort to honor the poet's legacy.

London's last unprotected cabmen's shelter gets heritage protection

Cabmen's shelters in London served as rest stops for cab drivers during the horse-drawn era.
Established to prevent cab drivers from drinking in pubs, the shelters still retain their original purpose.

London cab shelter is last of remaining 13 to be listed by Historic England

Historic significance of London's green cab shelters recognized by Historic England
Cabmen's shelters serve as unique relics preserving the history of the horse-drawn age in London.

Bicentenary appeal seeks to move Byron memorial to prominent site in London's Hyde Park

The appeal to move Lord Byron's late-Victorian memorial highlights the ongoing effort to honor the poet's legacy.

London's last unprotected cabmen's shelter gets heritage protection

Cabmen's shelters in London served as rest stops for cab drivers during the horse-drawn era.
Established to prevent cab drivers from drinking in pubs, the shelters still retain their original purpose.
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This is what those little green huts in London's streets are used for

London's green huts are actually cabmen's shelters built for cabbies in the Victorian era.
The Cabmen's Shelter Fund was founded in 1875 with the help of MPs and philanthropists to provide shelter and hot food to drivers.
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Five of the best books about the Victorians

The Victorian era's reputation as humorless puritans was challenged by figures like Lytton Strachey and Mary Vivian Hughes.
Books like 'A London Girl of the 1880s' and 'The Other Victorians' explore the unraveling of Victorian norms and ideas about sexuality.

I Got Help for My Insomnia From a Dead Writer With A Singular Mind

Insomnia can be seen as an opportunity for creative activities rather than just an affliction.
Lewis Carroll's Guide for Insomniacs offers whimsical ways to pass sleepless hours, emphasizing the value of wakefulness for creativity.

Five of the best books about the Victorians

The Victorian era's reputation as humorless puritans was challenged by figures like Lytton Strachey and Mary Vivian Hughes.
Books like 'A London Girl of the 1880s' and 'The Other Victorians' explore the unraveling of Victorian norms and ideas about sexuality.

I Got Help for My Insomnia From a Dead Writer With A Singular Mind

Insomnia can be seen as an opportunity for creative activities rather than just an affliction.
Lewis Carroll's Guide for Insomniacs offers whimsical ways to pass sleepless hours, emphasizing the value of wakefulness for creativity.
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from Londonist
7 months ago

Your London Reading List: The Best Non-Fiction Books

A comprehensive list of the best non-fiction books about London suggested by readers.
Books covering various aspects of London's history, architecture, and unique features.

Charles Darwin's unread copy of Marx's Das Kapital restored for display

Darwin may not have been impressed with Marx's Das Kapital, as he likely stopped reading the book after a few chapters.
Books in the Victorian era were often sold uncut, requiring readers to use a knife to slice open the pages before reading.

These Victorian optical illusion postcards are freaking me out

Victorian era postcards featuring optical illusion skulls have recently gone viral on Instagram, showcasing the public's long-standing fascination with illusions.
These postcards were meant to make viewers reflect on mortality and the folly of human ambition.

Vintage-looking desk clock is handmade with brass and copper materials - Yanko Design

The Nixei tube vintage clock is a rare find on Etsy that sells for around $900.
The clock has a unique, classic design reminiscent of the Victorian era and is made from brass, copper, bronze, and glass.

Poor Things review Emma Stone transfixes in Yorgos Lanthimos's thrilling carnival of oddness

Yorgos Lanthimos's latest film, Poor Things, is described as funny, filthy, and extravagantly peculiar.
Poor Things is a subversive spin on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, set in a distorted, gothic, steampunk-infused Victorian era.
Emma Stone delivers a courageous and physically committed performance as the protagonist, Bella Baxter.

This is what the unsuspecting green huts in London are used for

London's green huts, also known as Cabmen's shelters, were built in the Victorian era to provide shelter for cabbies.
There are still at least 13 green huts in use across London today.
The green huts were created by George Armstrong, who noticed cabbies seeking shelter in pubs during bad weather.
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