Category: Victoria

What Is Native Title In Victoria?

Native title is the recognition in Australian law that some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to hold rights and interests in land and water. Who has native title in Victoria? Where does native title apply in Victoria? Native title is not a new form of land title, but a legal recognition of an […]

Why Was Victoria Called The Famine Queen?

The horror experienced by those in Ireland lasted between 1845 and 1849, and many have still never forgiven Queen Victoria for the apparent lack of support given during that time, leading to her nickname as The Famine Queen. Why was Queen Victoria the famine queen? Although some believed the myth that Queen Victoria (known in […]

What Music Did Queen Victoria Like?

The queen later listed many of the pieces that she and the Prince played together on the piano: arrangements of operatic overtures including Beethoven’s Egmont, Prometheus, and Leonora (no. 1). Prince Albert also brought with him music by well-known composers, notably Haydn and Mozart. Who was Queen Victoria’s Favourite composer? MendelssohnQueen Victoria described Mendelssohn as […]

Did Queen Victoria Have A Lonely Childhood?

She was raised by her mother at Kensington Palace and had a lonely childhood until she became queen at the age of 18. Did Queen Victoria have an unhappy childhood? While Victoria herself described her childhood as lonely and unhappy, research by Historic Royal Palaces’ curators suggests that in later life, Victoria ‘misremembered’ her childhood […]

Is Mt Victoria Pass Open?

UPDATE: The Great Western Hwy has now reopened in both directions on Victoria Pass with a reduced speed limit of 40km/h. Diversions have been lifted. Is Great Western Highway open at Mount Victoria? At Mount Victoria, the highway has also reopened westbound at Station Street. Is the Great Western Highway over the Blue Mountains open? […]

How Does Romanticism Age Differ From Victorian Age?

Victorian period is the period during the reign of Queen Victoria. The main difference between Romantic and Victorian poetry is that Romantic poets revered and adored nature whereas Victorian poets regarded nature as in a more realistic and less idealistic angel. What is the primary difference between Victorian and Romantic literature? The main difference between […]

What Did Flowers Mean In Victorian Times?

Victorian Flower Meanings Daffodils: daffodils were known to represent chivalry and unrequited love. Daisies: daisies often symbolized innocence and purity. Roses: as they still do today, roses symbolized love in the Victorian Era. Crocuses: crocuses were said to mean youth and cheerfulness. What did a rose mean in Victorian times? loveRoses. Still a common symbol, […]