The
Victorians
The Victorian age began when Queen
Victoria came to the throne in 1837, and ended with her death in 1901. But
why are the Victorians so important? Visit our Victorian timeline to find
out more about the events and people of Victoria's rule, and about Victoria
herself. You can also use our Victorian
Clip Art to brighten up your own work.
Timeline
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1837
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1840
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1841
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1842
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1850
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1851
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1854
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1876
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1901
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Victoria
comes to the throne, aged 18
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Victoria
marries her cousin, Prince Albert
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The
first census listing the whole household is taken
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The
Mines Act is passed
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The
Factory Act introduced a maximum 10 hour working day
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The
Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, London
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The
Crimean War began
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Compulsory
school attendence was introduced
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Queen
Victoria dies at the age of 81
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Find
out more about Victorian working conditions & the Workhouse
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Click
here to find out more about Victorians abroad
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Click
here to find out more about school in Victorian days
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This area
of the website is growing! More links will be available soon.
Victorian Links (these will take you outside this website):
Victorian Station (architecture, interior design etc)
Britain Express Victorian Period
The Official Website of the Royal Family - Victoria