Victorians

The Victorian era lasted from 1837 to 1901 when Queen Victoria ruled the United Kingdom. Victorian clothing was grand and elegant. People wore bonnets, waistcoats, and long, flowing dresses. It's like dressing up for a fancy party every day. The Victorians were brilliant inventors. They created the first steam locomotives, the telegraph, and even the bicycle. It was a time of progress and change. Factories and machines transformed the UK. It's like a world changing from handcrafting to mass production. The Victorians built impressive buildings, like the Crystal Palace and the Houses of Parliament in London. They loved beautiful designs and intricate details. Famous authors like Charles Dickens and the Brontë sisters wrote beloved books during this time. Their stories are like time capsules of Victorian life.