26 million homes. There are about 26 million homes in the UK and a third of these, around eight and a quarter million, were built before World War I. The majority of these were built during the Victorian period when there was a massive migration from the countryside to towns and cities. How many UK […]
Category: Victoria
Where Are Victorian Homes Common?
In Great Britain and former British colonies, a Victorian house generally means any house built during the reign of Queen Victoria. During the Industrial Revolution, successive housing booms resulted in the building of many millions of Victorian houses which are now a defining feature of most British towns and cities. Where are Victorian houses most […]
What Colors Are Considered Victorian?
The traditional Victorian colour palette was dark and consisted of dark, rich and deep shades of maroon, red, burgundy, chestnut, dark green, brown and blues. How many colors did Victorian have? Speaking of color, the quintessential Victorian home’s exterior is comprised of at least three colors; some have as many as nine different hues and […]
How Did Wealthy Victorians Live?
Rich Victorians lived in large houses that were well heated and clean. Children got a good education either by going away to school or having a governess who taught them at home (this is usually how girls were educated). Wealthy people could also afford to buy beautiful clothes. How did the rich live in Victorian […]
What Are Victorian Style Homes Called?
Queen Anne homes are the quintessential Victorian home: They are asymmetrical, two or three (or more) stories tall, have steeply pitched roofs, and feature large wrap-around porches. What are the styles of Victorian homes? The classic Victorian styles (Gothic Revival, Italianate, Second Empire, Stick Style, Romanesque Revival, and Shingle Style) were created by professional architects, […]
What Color Were Most Victorian Houses?
Darker & highly saturated colors are some of the most popular and most traditional with Victorian-style homes. Traditionally quite dark, olives, browns, greens, dark reds and maroon were all quite common. What color were Victorian houses originally? What colour paint did the Victorians use? The traditional Victorian colour palette was dark and consisted of dark, […]
What Do Victorian Houses Look Like?
Victorian-style homes became popular during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) and are characterized by Gothic influences and intricately designed woodwork. These homes often have pitched roofs, wraparound front porches, cylindrical turrets, and roof towers. How can you tell if a house was Victorian? Some distinctive characteristics of a Victorian property are: High pitched roofs. […]
What Did Rich Victorians Houses Look Like?
Rich Homes The houses had most of the new gadgets installed, such as flushing toilets, gas lighting, and inside bathrooms. Wealthy Victorians decorated their homes in the latest styles. There would be heavy curtains, flowery wallpaper, carpets and rugs, ornaments, well made furniture, paintings and plants. What did poor Victorian houses look like? A poor […]
How Do You Tell If A House Is Georgian Or Victorian?
Period living: how to tell if a house is Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian Date: The Georgian period was between 1714 and 1830, when four King Georges in a row held the throne. Date: Victorian houses were built between 1837 and 1901, when Queen Victoria was on the throne. How can you tell the difference between […]
What Was Queen Victoria Wearing When She Was Buried?
Before being placed in her coffin, Victoria was dressed in a white gown and her wedding veil. She had requested that family mementoes be placed inside too, such as Albert’s dressing gown and a plaster cast of his hand. What clothing was Queen Victoria buried in? Queen Victoria that she be laid to rest with […]