Needlework was central to a woman's identity in the 19th century. An award-winning quilter, professional quilt appraiser, and teacher of programs on Victorian needlework and women's history, explains
Although the Victorian period in England is often seen as peaceful and traditional, the goal of this series is to show that the era was a time of great change. In this text accessible to undergraduate
Nine recipes serve as entry points for detailing the history of food production, cooking, and diet throughout Queen Victoria's reign in England. More than that, however, Broomfield offers an introduc
Vividly describes the role of religion in everyday Victorian life, considering topics such as women's roles, the family, work, politics, spirituality, and the arts
The experiences of children growing up in Britain during Victorian times are often misunderstood to be either idyllic or wretched. Yet, the reality was more wide-ranging than most imagine. Here, in c
