Pickpocketing. Pickpocketing was by far one of the most common types of crime, but there were other issues that dogged society far more than the ruthless and savage tales being published in the papers. Women were most likely to be convicted of crimes such as prostitution and soliciting. What crimes were common in Victorian times? […]
Category: Victoria
What Suburb Is Victoria University In?
Victoria University has campuses in the heart of Melbourne city, and in Melbourne’s cosmopolitan western suburbs. We also have a campus in a vibrant, central area of Sydney. VU’s campuses are easily accessible by public transport. What suburb is Victoria University in Wellington? KelburnThe main campus is in the suburb of Kelburn, New Zealand, overlooking […]
What Medal Is Higher Than The Victoria Cross?
George Cross Total recipients 416 (including 3 collective awards) GC ribbon bar Order of Wear Next (higher) Victoria Cross What is higher than Victoria Cross? The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious award of the British honours system. It is awarded for valour “in the presence of the enemy” to members of […]
Are There Any Living Recipients Of The Victoria Cross?
It was first awarded in 1856 during the reign of Queen Victoria, and since then has been presented to 1,353 heroic individuals. However, since the Second World War only 15 Victoria Cross medals have been awarded – with ten of these recipients still alive today. Who are the living holders of the Victoria Cross? Name […]
Did Victorian Children Play With A Football?
They would often share their toys with friends and have competitions to keep themselves entertained. Victorian children would also play different types of games that did not involve toys, such as skipping, tug of war and football. What did Victorian children play with? Children from rich families played with rocking horses, train sets, doll’s houses […]
Did Queen Victoria Know Winston Churchill?
Finest Hour 184, Second Quarter 2019 Page 50 Of the monarchs under whom Winston Churchill lived and served, the only one he never met personally was Queen Victoria (1819–1901). Did the Queen know Winston Churchill? The pair who ruled during World War II enjoyed a deep and enduring friendship despite their differences. So strong was […]
When Did Europeans First Arrive In Victoria?
On 19 November 1834 Edward Henty landed in Portland Bay and began the first permanent European settlement on the north coast of Bass Strait. When did Europeans come to Victoria? The first European settlement in Victoria was established here in October 1803 under Lieutenant-Governor David Collins. It consisted of 308 convicts, 51 marines, 17 free […]
Did Victorian Children Go To School?
In 1880, laws were enforced that meant every child between 5 to 10 had to go to school. For parents of large families who could barely afford enough food, paying a penny a week for their children to go to school was a great expense. When did Victorian children go to school? By 1880, additional […]
What Was Afternoon Tea Like During The Victorian Era?
During the late nineteenth century, an afternoon tea was one of the most informal entertainments to which a fashionable lady could invite her friends and acquaintances. The menu was simple, as were the dress requirements, and etiquette only required that a guest stay—at minimum—half an hour. What did Victorians have for afternoon tea? For upper […]
Did The Victorians Play Football?
Although football had been played in one form or another for hundreds of years in Britain, it was not until the Victorian period that clubs formed and proper rules were put in place. What sports did the Victorians play? Some of the most popular sports in the Victorian Period were Cricket, Golf, Football, Rugby and […]