The Victorian Era was a golden time of long ago. Victoria was reigning Queen of England. Inventions and discoveries were upon the world. The Industrial Age was around the corner. Men were gentlemen and women were ladies. Tea was the drink of the day and was served by the lady of the home to a party of a selected few. Chivalry was alive and men were galant. Politeness and etiquette were taught to children. The work was hard but it was honest. Life was simpler. Common courtesy was expected. People had something to believe in. A faith to exercise.
Though, not all people had the luxury of having extravagant homes, clothes, or jewelry they did manage to have their values, faith, and everything they cherished. Most people of the Victorian Era fell into this catagory. It is my intention to capture the best I can the essence of what the Victorian Era was really about. Both the elegance and simplicity; the socially elite to the common man.
When thinking of a proper definition of the term "Victorian" you can't help but lose yourself in the vastness of it's meaning. Historians regard this as the Victorian Era because of a period in history in relation to Queen Victoria's reign. Where as Victorian fashions may be referred back before Victoria's reign. Architecture has it's own subcatagories of what is Victorian. Mannerisms, etiquette, tea and garden parties walk hand in hand with how ladies and gentlemen were expected to behave during this time. Jewelry, trinkets, and cameo's were cherished. Decorating the home and wearing fine dresses became a way for women to express themselves. Religion went through it's changes as Victorian's lost interest in God. However, Great Revivals would sweep across the countries of the world changing the lives of many. There are ever so many ways to describe the Victorian Era. All of which is described in further detail here at Towne Victorian. Enjoy your walk back to the days of old. Please feel free to email me any questions you may have about this period of world history. Although, I claim not to be an historical professor, by any means. I am an enthusiast of the Victorian Era and just as zealous to share what I know about my favorite time period in history. When I cannot provide an answer I can almost always find a possible source of someone who can.
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