Just about every Victorian man in Great Britain, and many in the United States, had elaborate facial hair, with even Prince Albert maintaining a neat mustache. Why were beards such a popular male facial hair style in the 19th century, and why are our pop culture icons and political leaders mostly clean-shaven now? Why did […]
Category: Victoria
What Jobs Did Poor Victorian Men Have?
Poor people could work in mines, in mills and factories, or in workhouses. Whole families would sometimes have to work so they’d all have enough money to buy food. Children in poor families would have jobs that were best done by people who weren’t very tall. What jobs did boys do in the Victorian era? […]
What Was Worst Job In Victorian Times?
Sewer Hunters If dealing with dog doo-doo wasn’t bad enough, some folks were forced to get by with what “treasure” they could find while sifting through their fellow humans’ waste in the sewers. Known as “toshers,” Smithsonian Magazine calls this “quite likely the worst job ever.” What was the worst Victorian jobs? 10 of the […]
Were Victorian Men Clean Shaven?
Just about every Victorian man in Great Britain, and many in the United States, had elaborate facial hair, with even Prince Albert maintaining a neat mustache. Why were beards such a popular male facial hair style in the 19th century, and why are our pop culture icons and political leaders mostly clean-shaven now? Did men […]
How Do You Start A Letter In Victoria?
“The salutation is the term of politeness used to introduce a letter, as Dear Sir, My Dear Friend, My Honored Father. Business letters generally begin with Sir, Dear Sir, Messrs. or Gentlemen. Never use ‘gents. How do you begin a letter? Formal letters always have a greeting at the beginning of the written content as […]
What Is Victorian Disease Gout?
It is a form of arthritis that leads to extreme joint pain. The National Health Service (NHS) is warning about the increase in the severe spreading of the Victorian disease. According to reports, between 2021-2022, there have been almost 250,000 new cases of Gout in British Hospitals. What are the signs of Victorian disease? The […]
When Did Poor Victorian Children Go To School?
Where did poor Victorians go to school? Poor children sometimes had the opportunity of attending a church school, but these schools had very poor facilities with class sizes of up to 100 children. However, from 1880 the law changed and all children between the ages of 5 to 10 had to go to school. Did […]
Is Victorian Neoclassical?
The Classical or Neoclassical style of Victorian architecture, reflected the influences of ancient Greek and Roman architecture. These buildings were usually symmetrical with columns. What art style is Victorian? Victorian artwork encompasses movements such as Classicism and Neoclassicism, as well as Romanticism and Impressionism. Each of these movements evolved its own aesthetic style of Victorian-era […]
Did Victorians Say The F Word?
The Victorians had the F-word, the C-word and all that. They were just slightly more restrained about using them. How did they swear in Victorian era? Maybe “Blast!” if you want something mild. Maybe “Christ!” if you don’t mind blasphemy. But “damn” wouldn’t be out of place. Victorians used real, live curse words; it’s just […]
What Hats Were Worn In The Victorian Era?
As the Victorian era neared its end, both fanchons and bonnets were still popular styles. Fanchons were flashier, while bonnets were a bit more modest. What are the Victorian hats called? bonnetsAs you probably already know, bonnets were the number one women’s headwear choice in the 1830s because this is when women liked big hair […]