Victorian era - Wikipedia
WEBIn the history of the United Kingdom and the British Empire, the Victorian era was the reign of Queen Victoria, from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. Slightly different definitions are sometimes used.
Victorian era | History, Society, & Culture | Britannica
WEB28 Mar 2024 · Victorian era, the period between about 1820 and 1914, corresponding roughly to the period of Queen Victoria’s reign (1837–1901) and characterized by a class-based society, a growing number of people able to vote, a growing state and economy, and Britain’s status as the most powerful empire in the world.
The Victorians - BBC Bitesize
WEBQueen Victoria ruled Britain from 1837 to 1901. This period is called the Victorian era. It was a time in history when there was lots of change. Queen Victoria was born in London on May 24,...
Victorian Era: Timeline, Fashion & Queen Victoria | HISTORY
WEB15 Mar 2019 · The Victorian Era was a time of vast political reform and social change, the Industrial Revolution, authors Charles Dickens and Charles Darwin, a railway and shipping boom, profound...
BBC - History - Overview: Victorian Britain, 1837 - 1901
WEB29 Mar 2011 · During the Victorian era, Britain could claim to be the world's superpower, despite social inequality at home and burgeoning industrial rivals overseas. How did it happen? On this page
What happened during the Victorian era? - Royal Museums …
WEBThe Victorian era saw revolutionary breakthroughs in the arts and sciences, which shaped the world as we know it today. These transformations led to many social changes with the birth and spread of political movements, most notably socialism, liberalism and organised feminism.
An Introduction to Victorian England | English Heritage
WEBDuring the long reign of Queen Victoria, Britain acquired unprecedented power and wealth. It became preeminent across the globe thanks to its empire, political stability, revolutionary developments in transport and communications, and intellectual and …
BBC - History: Victorians
WEBOverview: Victorian Britain, 1837 - 1901. During the Victorian era, Britain could claim to be the world's superpower, despite social inequality at home and burgeoning industrial rivals overseas.
History in Focus: Overview of The Victorian Era (article)
WEBThe Victorian Age was characterised by rapid change and developments in nearly every sphere - from advances in medical, scientific and technological knowledge to changes in population growth and location.
Victorians | English Heritage
WEBThe Victorian era spans the 63 years of Queen Victoria’s reign over Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 until her death in 1901. It was a period of rapid advancement in science, industry and the arts, and saw great political and social reform.
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