Welcome to Victoriana Online
Welcome, dear visitor, to Victoriana Online.
The Victorian era (1837 to 1901) was one of the most fascinating periods in our history.
When most people think of the Victorian era, high fashion, strict etiquette, and plush or eclectic decorating styles come to mind -
but it was so much more than that. The world was truly progressing at break-neck speed, with new inventions, ideas, and advancements -
scientific, literary, and social - developing almost faster than they could be written about, yet tempered by war and anxiety, in ways
which have sometimes taken 100 years of retrospect to fully understand.
The goal of Victoriana Online is to bring this world to you, as accurately as possible. To broaden our understanding of the era, beyond the fluff and triviality, and into what life really was during this most enchanting of times. In literature and imagery, anecdote and ambiance - to be, as much as possible, a sort of time-portal into the 19th century.
I am your hostess, Sylvania. I am, as always, open to your comments and suggestions, and will help you in any way that I can. You may reach me at webmistress@victorianaonline.com.
I do hope that you enjoy your visit.
