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fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

The Extravagant Delight of the Armour-Stiner Octagon House

The Armour-Stiner Octagon House is an astonishing Victorian-era residence, restored to showcase its unique architectural details and vibrant ornamental features.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Never mind the Norman bollocks: Reading's replica Bayeux tapestry is a prudish triumph!

The Victorian replica of the Bayeux tapestry demonstrates both historical interest and aesthetic differences from the original.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 weeks ago

The fascinating history of south London's lost Victorian lavender fields

In the 19th century, English lavender fetched a much higher price than its French counterpart, often selling for 16 times more, being deemed the purest in the world.
Agriculture
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Unpacking the Real History Behind 'The Gilded Age' Season 3

The Gilded Age mixes historical events with fiction, often reversing timelines for dramatic effect.
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Symbol of a scandalous Victorian love story, long-lost silver stag sculpture goes on show

"Anyone who's ever fallen in love with someone others didn't approve of-whether it was your parents, your friends, or society itself-will feel something when they hear this story."
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Extraordinary' silver sculpture inspired by love that scandalised Victorian society goes on show

A silver sculpture representing a defiant love story has been rediscovered after decades, highlighting its historical and emotional significance.
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fromMy Modern Met
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Over 7,500 Images From 19th-Century LGBTQ+ Photographer Alice Austen Come Home

Alice Austen's photographic archive is returning to her Staten Island home, enriching the Alice Austen House with her significant contributions to street photography.
fromColossal
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

More than 7,500 Prints and Negatives by Trailblazing Photographer Alice Austen Return Home

Alice Austen's significant impact on photography is now recognized, as her extensive archive returns to her home, the Alice Austen House.
fromColossal
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

More than 7,500 Prints and Negatives by Trailblazing Photographer Alice Austen Return Home

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fromianVisits
1 month ago

Tickets Alert: Climb down into an Ice Well at the Canal Museum

Tickets for the Ice Well Sunday event in 2025 are priced at £12 for adults, with an educational exploration of the Victorian ice trade available.
London food
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Donal Fallon: Fire chief who saved the Liberties from a tide of flaming whiskey deserves a proper memorial

On his death in 1882, the Freeman's Journal noted: 'Captain Ingram, it is no exaggeration to say, was the guardian, and the reliable guardian, of the lives and property of the citizens of Dublin.'
London politics
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

The Iron Maiden Never Existed - But Louis XI's Medieval Prison Reforms Did - Medievalists.net

The Iron Maiden, often seen as a medieval torture device, never existed and is a product of 19th-century fiction.
fromApartment Therapy
3 months ago

I Wish Every Home Still Had This Extremely Practical 138-Year-Old Feature

Dumbwaiters are practical, historical features that should be revived in modern homes.
London food
fromCN Traveller
4 years ago

The best seaside towns in England

The reimagining of England's seaside towns transformed them from disdain to beloved destinations, fueled by railway travel during the Victorian era.
London politics
fromTime Out London
4 months ago

What are stinkpipes and why does London still have them?

Stinkpipes were designed to funnel sewer gases away from the streets of London during the Victorian era, addressing the issue of terrible odors.
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