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Victorian

Inside a Victorian Photo Shoot at Stonehenge

Early images of people enjoying and surveying the monument were recently released to the public for the first time.

Cara Giaimo July 9, 2018

The Society for Photographing the Relics of Old London, led by Alfred Marks, focused on places that gave off a certain view of the city.

The Victorian Photographic Society That Tried to Preserve 'Old London'

In capturing images of doomed buildings, they documented the city they thought they were losing.

Cara Giaimo June 13, 2018

Joseph Richardson and his sons, the Original Monstre Rock Band.

When Hard Rock Music Meant Banging on Actual Hard Rocks

The “shipwrecked Mozart” who wowed Victorian audiences, including the Queen herself.

Betsy Golden Kellem May 8, 2018

Ornamental Pond

Nottingham, England

The Arboretum

This unchanged Victorian park is rumored to have been the inspiration behind Peter Pan's Neverland.

Swan Pond.

Flourtown, Pennsylvania

Morris Arboretum

This hidden gem of a garden has one of the only surviving Victorian ferneries in America.

This dual castor displays the message "Best wishes."

Pickle Castors

Wealthy Victorians liked to flaunt their condiments.

Pie Birds

To release steam, Victorian bakers placed whimsical ceramics in their pastries.

The most beautiful pier in England

Clevedon, England

Clevedon Pier

Constructed from recycled wrought iron railroad tracks, it's been described as the most beautiful seaside pier in England.

A photograph by F. W. Guerin from the turn of the century shows a woman holding a book.

objects of intrigue

The Victorian Cards That Explained How to Use a Book to Flirt

"Resting on right cheek: You are too willing."

Natasha Frost March 23, 2018

'The Queen' replica on display.

Windsor, England

'The Queen' Locomotive

A replica of the steam engine that hauled Queen Victoria's Royal Train is on display at Windsor.

Hale House

Los Angeles, California

Heritage Square Museum

Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.

The outside of the spring

Glastonbury, England

The White Spring

A dark Victorian well house now plays host to mystical waters and pagan shrines.

A Mustache Guard to Help You Drink Like a Victorian

Whisker Dams keep your facial hair dry in most any beverage situation.

Eric Grundhauser February 16, 2018

Cambridge, Ohio

Dickens Victorian Village

Hundreds of 19th-century characters descend upon an Ohio town every autumn.

Sunrise service.

Southampton, England

Hythe Pier Railway

The world's oldest operational public pier railway has shuttled seagoing commuters from ship to shore since 1909.

Coal tar colors being tested for safety.

When Food Dye Was Made From Coal Tar

It was considered almost magical.

Anne Ewbank January 23, 2018

Victorian tombs.

Nottingham, England

Church Cemetery

A spooky juxtaposition of caves and graves gives this legend-filled cemetery a particularly haunting vibe.

Tankardstown Engine House.

Waterford, Ireland

Tankardstown Engine House

Impressive mining ruins overlook a spectacular view of Ireland's Copper Coast.