Children from rich families would be educated at home by a governess (a female teacher). At the age of ten, boys would go to public schools, such as Eton or Harrow, and girls would continue their education at home. How were rich and poor Victorian children educated? Children in Victorian times School was not free […]
Category: Victoria
What Was Education Like For Children In The Victorian Era?
At the start of the Victorian era, most children worked long days to support their families. School was not free and only richer families could send their children to school. Some rich children would be taught at home by a governess. With no school to go to, many children hung around the streets. How were […]
What Do You Need To Do To Be An Owner Builder In Victoria?
You must: get relevant planning permits from your local council. be named as the owner builder on permits. engage a building surveyor to obtain building permits, including an occupancy permit or certificate of final inspection on completion of work. How do I become an owner builder in Victoria? To apply for an owner-builder certificate of […]
Are There Any Victorian Homes In Texas?
The Carl Wilhelm August Groos House is a limestone Victorian Gothic revival building in the King William Historic District of San Antonio, Texas. Immigrating from Germany to Texas in 1848, Groos and his brothers started a freighting firm and developed an associated banking business. What US state has the most Victorian houses? Old Louisville in […]
How Much Does It Cost To Renovate A House In Victoria Bc?
In B.C. the average cost of a home renovation is between $19,800-$73,200 ($15-$60 per square foot). How much does it cost to renovate a house in Victoria? While this is tragic for fist home buyers, it puts the reasonable budget for an average home renovation project like a kitchen or bathroom remodel at a comfortable […]
Was The Victorian Era Clean?
When you peel back all the layers of silk and lace, you’ll discover that the Victorians were actually pretty gross. People didn’t always bathe weekly – let alone daily – and indoor plumbing was a distant dream for most. As such, the Victorian era’s frequent bouts of disease are unsurprising. How clean were the Victorians? […]
What Did They Use To Clean In The Victorian Era?
Where laundry was concerned, Victorians often used more than soap to “clean” their clothing. Grease and oil stains were regularly combated by rubbing chalk into clothing, while kerosene could remove grass stains and blood stains alike. Milk was a go-to cleaner for removing urine stains and odors. What did Victorians use to clean? Housekeeping manuals […]
How Did Poor Victorians Keep Warm?
A footwarmer and fur blanket over layered winter clothing helped to stave off the cold for those who could afford such luxuries, but most people had to bundle up and deal with the weather as it came. How did Victorians keep warm in winter? While furs mostly belonged to the wardrobes of the well-to-do, wealthy […]
What Did Victorians Use For Insulation?
That’s why proper insulation for your Victorian era home is so important. Your home was likely built in the mid-1800s – a time when home insulation consisted of discarded paper, shredded textile, and organic products like hay and wood shavings – not exactly great insulation by today’s standards! What did they use for insulation in […]
What Bricks Are Used In Victorian Houses?
Victorian houses were built using the Flemish brick bond. The long side of a brick is called the stretcher. The end of each brick is known as the header. What are Victorian bricks made of? The bricks were made using special clay which was sieved or left in a settling pond to separate out the […]