Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited Hawthornden Castle in Midlothian on 14 September 1842, the last day of their first holiday in Scotland. Where did Queen Victoria go in Scotland? Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited Scotland for the first time in September 1842. During their visit, they stayed at various castles as guests of […]
Author: Muriel Schmidt
Is Victoria A Vampire?
A red-haired, catlike vampire, Victoria is originally a member of James’ coven. She plays a small role in the first book assisting James, her lover and coven leader, in hunting Bella Swan. After James is killed, she decides to exact revenge on Edward Cullen by plotting to kill the woman he loves, Bella. Does Victoria […]
What Was The Uniform Like In Victorian School?
Victorian schools were strict on appearance. Cleanliness is next to Godliness was promoted to students. Boys wore blazers, shorts and long socks, and caps were worn at some schools. Boys were also expected to keep their hair short, and girls were required to tie their hair neatly. What did Victorian school children wear? Girls would […]
Why Did Victorians Dress Their Boys Like Girls?
The main reason for keeping boys in dresses was toilet training, or the lack thereof. The change was probably made once boys had reached the age when they could easily undo the rather complicated fastenings of many early modern breeches and trousers. What did Victorian boys wear? Boys would commonly dress according to their age. […]
When Was Victoria Falls Named?
1855. Though known to some European geographers before the 19th century, Scottish missionary David Livingstone identified the falls in 1855, providing the English colonial name of Victoria Falls after Queen Victoria. Was Victoria Falls named after Queen Victoria? The local indigenous name for the falls is Mosi-oa-Tunya meaning “the smoke that thunders”. Livingstone, on seeing […]
How Tall Was Queen Victoria In Cm?
152cm tall. Well, you when you take the period into account, as well as her height, that is a rather shocking figure. Queen Victoria stood a whole whopping 152cm tall (or 5′ tall for my US readers)! How tall is the Queen Victoria? 4. She was barely five feet tall. The famously petite monarch was […]
What Is Victorian Mourning Jewelry?
In true Victorian fashion, the jewelry that represented this facet of life was symbolic and sentimental. Mourning jewelry included lockets, crosses, urns, cameos, flowers, and other romantic symbols of loved ones. A miniature urn dangles from this gold mourning brooch. What are mourning jewelry? What is mourning jewellery? Mourning jewellery represents a connection to a […]
What Jewelry Did Queen Victoria Wear?
Her bridal jewelry consisted of an elaborate “Turkish” diamond necklace and matching earrings, the sapphireand diamond brooch from Albert and the Order of the Garter. Victoria’s train bearers each received an eagle brooch paved in turquoise with a ruby eye and pearls in its claws designed by Albert. Did Queen Victoria wear the crown jewels? […]
Did Victorian Children Have Playtime?
Although most of the Victorian school child’s life could be considered rather dull, the bright light was playtime. Children would play with a wide variety of toys: hoops, tops, skipping ropes and marbles. What did Victorian children do for fun? Board games such as Snakes and Ladders, Ludo and Draughts were popular indoor games. Outdoors, […]
What Was Life Like At Home For Poor Victorian Children?
Poor children often had to work instead of going to school. Many worked with their parents at home or in workshops, making matchboxes or sewing. Children could also earn a bit of money as chimney-sweeps, messengers or crossing sweepers like the boy in this picture. What did poor Victorian children do? Children worked on farms, […]