Category: Victoria

In the Victorian era the number of houses with chimneys grew apace and so chimney sweeps became more important than ever. The new buildings were taller with more narrow flues. These often had angles, and were very small in places – as narrow as 14 by 9 inches. Click here to find out more about […]

The curtains are either attached to the inside of the cornice with tacks, or a better method was to have them “run on a small rod by brass rings, all concealed by the cornice”, according to an American book from 1850. How do you hang curtains in an old house? The Easy Way to Hang […]

Victorian Internal Doors Standard sizes available are 685 x 1981 (two pane only), 762 x 1981, 838 x 1981, 726 x 2040 and 826 x 2040. Doors can be trimmed / enlarged to accommodate non-standard sizes. What size were Victorian doors? 27 x 78, 30 x 78, 32 x 80, 33 x 80, 34 x […]

pine. What are Victorian Doors Made Of? The majority of interior doors in the Victorian period were made using pine, though it was not the same ‘pitch pine’ that is used to make contemporary doors. Mahogany and oak were also used, though both types of wood were very expensive. What were Victorian doors made from? […]

It is extremely important to seal your Victorian floor tiles, because sealer acts as a shield against future stains and dirt build-up. Even more so it’s important so seal the grout which most of the tilers are not doing when floors are getting laid down. What type of tile does not need to be sealed? […]

Making Victorian tiles shine is a simple process of applying and building up multiple layers of an acrylic wax on the surfaces of the tiles. The wax has a deepening effect that creates a bit more shine with every subsequent layer that is applied. How do you restore Victorian floor tiles? Key Steps Wash tiles […]

Victorian women used hot water and soap flakes to wash their dishes, and did their dishes by hand. The main process hasn’t changed very much over the years. You probably use a blue cleaner, in a spray bottle, to wash your windows. How did people wash dishes in the olden days? Dish washing took two […]

A recommendation for the VC is normally issued by an officer at regimental level, or equivalent, and has to be supported by three witnesses, although this has been waived on occasion. The recommendation is then passed up the military hierarchy until it reaches the Secretary of State for Defence. Which military award is equivalent to […]

16 enclosed. This is in fact a very notable feature of both Queen Victoria’s and Queen Elizabeth lifesaving systems, which primarily comprise 16 enclosed lifeboats and tenders, characterized by two types of davits. Did Queen Victoria have a ship? MS Queen Victoria (QV) is a Vista-class cruise ship operated by the Cunard Line and is […]

10 of the best things to do in Toronto on Victoria Day 2022 Cirque du Soleil. Reebok Warehouse Sale. Street Eats Festival. Victoria Day Fireworks. Lulaworld 2022. Centreville Amusement Park. Take a $10 day trip to the Falls. Visit Toronto’s best parks and gardens. How to celebrate Victoria Day 2022? Victoria Day Parade – a […]