Author: Clint Curtis

Villas were named after the Roman villas, because that sounded romantic. Originally, Victorian villas were large buildings. Sometimes they were in rows, like the ones you can see in this picture, and sometimes they were detached mansions. What is a Victorian villa UK? A Victorian house is any home built during the reign of Queen […]

They consisted of lower cabinets, a bar for prepping food, and an upper cabinet. The upper cabinet had a flour mill and spice rack. Similar cabinets were hutches, pie safes, and Welsh dressers. China cabinets weren’t popular as they were primarily for displaying dishes. What color were Victorian kitchens? The traditional Victorian colour palette was […]

Victorian Furniture remains widely popular today and has enjoyed longevity through its influences in 20th century design; Chesterfield sofas, for instance, a staple of Victorian design are arguably more popular in the 21st century than ever. Is Victorian style coming back? Victorian style homes with their trademark turrets and decorative details are super charming. It’s […]

Fashion during the Victorian Era was eccentric, ornamented, and elaborate. Queen Victoria’s influence began in the 1830’s and continued through the early 1900’s. The women of the Bringhurst family were certainly impacted by this and tailored their dress to the most elaborate fashions of the time. How did the Victorian era influence fashion? The fashion […]

With no laws to protect children, this meant they had few rights and were badly treated. Seen as simply the property of their parents, many children were abandoned, abused and even bought and sold. Thought to be born evil, children needed to be corrected, punished and made to become good citizens. What was life like […]

Wealthy families lived in large Victorian houses three and sometimes four stories high with several rooms. They had more than one bathroom and even had flushing toilets. They usually had servants that performed all the duties including cleaning the house, washing clothes and cooking supper. What type of houses did rich Victorians live in? Wealthy […]

Round Porticos A rounded, sometimes called semi-circular or curved portico, is the epitome of a beautiful, traditional entry point and is spectacularly regal. Just think of the famous South Portico on the White House built in 1830. What is the round section of a house called? A rotunda (from Latin rotundus) is any building with […]

Queen Anne ruled more than a century before Queen Victoria, from 1701 to 1714. In fact, Queen Anne Victorian homes were built during the latter part of Queen Victoria’s reign, from 1870 to 1910. The style was developed by architect Richard Norman Shaw in the 1860s in England. What is the difference between Victorian and […]

The official colors of the Victoria team are Navy Blue, White, and Gray. The color scheme can be seen below. What are Victoria Secret Colors? Everything about Victoria’s Secret is pink — from the retail bags, the in-store decor, the pink tissue paper used to wrap purchases, the line of Pink branded apparel and everything […]

It is celebrated on the last Monday before or on 24 May and commemorates Queen Victoria’s birthday (24 May 1819), exactly like Victoria Day in Canada. Traditionally schools, and some offices and shops, are closed on Victoria Day, but it is not a bank holiday, meaning that government offices and banks remain open. Which country […]