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In 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.
Napoleonic era (1799–1815) Victorian era (the United Kingdom, 1837–1901); British hegemony (1815–1914) much of world, around the same time period. Belle Époque (Europe, primarily France, 1871–1914) Edwardian era (the United Kingdom, 1901–1914) First, interwar period and Second World Wars (1914–1945) Interwar Britain (United Kingdom ...
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The Victorian era (1837−1901) was the period during the reign of Queen Victoria and the 19th century Modern period of the United Kingdom
1837–1901: Queen Victoria reigns during the apex of the British Empire; this is the Victorian era. Buckingham Palace becomes the official residence of the British monarch. Telegraphy patented. Charles Dickens publishes Oliver Twist. Death of Alexander Pushkin.
Society and culture of the Victorian era refers to society and culture in the United Kingdom during the Victorian era--that is the 1837-1901 reign of Queen Victoria. The idea of "reform" was a motivating force, as seen in the political activity of religious groups and the newly formed labour unions.
The most disadvantaged people in the United Kingdom are no better-off than they were 15 years ago, according to a new report, which finds a “yawning gap between those who can get by and those ...
Hot and cold water: at the start of the Victorian era, some houses had running tap water and a boiler for hot water. By the turn of the century, hot and cold running water were a common feature. Lighting powered by gas was available in many towns from the start of the Victorian era. By the end of the Victorian era, many houses had gas.