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The Continuing Victorian Narrative: Caroline Norton & Angela Burdett-Coutts

In this segment writer Caroline Norton and philanthropist Angela Burdett-Coutts share reforms they inspired on behalf of Victorian women.

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The Continuing Victorian Narrative: Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale’s understanding of Joseph Lister’s germ theory, along with her tireless work at Scutari during the Crimean War, would bring the nursing profession into the modern era.

 

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The Continuing Victorian Narrative: Darwin & Intelligent Design

Darwin’s evolutionary theories were not only controversial in the Victorian era—they still are.

 

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The Charleston Silver Lady

Dawn Evers Corley says, “Owning a piece of antique silver is like owning a moment in time.” Watch the video to learn about one such “moment.”

 

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The Continuing Victorian Narrative: Theatre of the Mind

In our next few segments we’ll explore how Dickens’ imaginative creations helped alter the Victorian landscape, beginning with Oliver Twist and Britain’s poor laws.

 

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The Continuing Victorian Narrative: Lightbearers

In this segment M&G Director Erin Jones continues exploring the theme of redemption through three Victorian portraits.

 

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The Continuing Victorian Narrative: Charles Dickens Social Realism Novels

Dickens fictional works were key in uncovering some of the Victorian Era’s most egregious social problems, especially those related to children. In this segment we look at three of his most disturbing villains.

 

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The Continuing Victorian Narrative: A Christmas Carol

We conclude our exploration of The Continuing Victorian Narrative with one of Dickens’ most beloved tales, A Christmas Carol.

 

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Henry Cole: The Origin of Christmas Cards

Even in a digital age, we still love sending and receiving Christmas Cards, but what is the origin of this popular tradition?

 

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Victoria and Albert: The Christmas Tree

It should come as no surprise that our enjoyment of gathering together to decorate the family Christmas tree began with a “longing for home.”

 

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