Victorian era

The Victorian era of British history was the period of Queen Victoria's reign from 20 June 1837 until her death, on 22 January 1901. It was a long period of peace, prosperity, refined sensibilities and national self-confidence for Britain. Some scholars date the beginning of the period in terms of sensibilities and political concerns to the passage of the Reform Act 1832.

Within the fields of social history and literature, Victorianism refers to the study of late-Victorian attitudes and culture with a focus on the highly moralistic, straitlaced language and behaviour of Victorian morality. The era followed the Georgian period and preceded the Edwardian period. The later half of the Victorian age roughly coincided with the first portion of the Belle Époque era of continental Europe.

Culturally there was a transition away from the rationalism of the Georgian period and toward romanticism and mysticism with regard to religion, social values, and arts. In international relations the era was a long period of peace, known as the Pax Britannica, and economic, colonial, and industrial consolidation, temporarily disrupted by the Crimean War in 1854. The end of the period saw the Boer War. Domestically, the agenda was increasingly liberal with a number of shifts in the direction of gradual political reform, industrial reform and the widening of the voting franchise.

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Victorian premier rejects 'baseless' corruption claim by former senior cop

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 19 Mar 2025
Jacinta Allan says claims by an ousted police deputy commissioner that the government conspired to remove him and then-chief commissioner Shane Patton are "baseless" and "completely untrue" ... .
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Anger over disposal of bird flu waste in outbreak-free Victorian town

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 19 Mar 2025
Avian influenza-affected birds, eggs and soil from an outbreak at Euroa are being disposed of more than 100 kilometres away at Rutherglen, in a decision described by locals as "absolutely crazy" ... .
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Youth crime prevention programs face axe as Victorian government funding dwindles

The Guardian 19 Mar 2025
Several programs supporting young people at risk of reoffending will be cut unless the Victorian government increases funding, as ...
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Victorian viaduct in Cornwall upgraded for metro rail project

BBC News 19 Mar 2025
The work is part of the third phase of the £56.8m project to improve connectivity. .
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Victorian home with incredible view of Tay Rail Bridge for sale

The Courier 19 Mar 2025
The Victorian property on Newport-on-Tay includes four bedrooms and four reception rooms ... .
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Victorian man charged for allegedly making death threats and antisemitic comments to federal MP

The Guardian 18 Mar 2025
A Victorian man has been charged for allegedly making death threats and antisemitic comments to a federal member of parliament.
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Experts urge Victorian government to pass statewide pokies play cards

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 18 Mar 2025
The state government is being urged to fast-track pokies carded play, used at Crown Casino, to all of Victoria's poker machine venues ... .
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Special Operation Avalite charges Victorian man for alleged death threats and antisemitic abuse against Federal MP (AFP - Australian Federal Police)

Public Technologies 18 Mar 2025
). AFP Special Operation Avalite has charged a Victorian man with allegedly making death threats and antisemitic comments to a Commonwealth Member of Parliament. The man, 41, was charged today (18 March, 2025) with. ... Advocating terrorism; ... Disclaimer.
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Victorian Liberal leader faces backlash after saying he was visiting cyclone-hit parents while also going ...

AOL 18 Mar 2025
The Victorian opposition leader, Brad Battin, is facing criticism from his own party for claiming he was visiting his cyclone-affected parents last week despite also going on a cruise ... Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email ... Related ... .
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Mystery of Victorian geologist

BBC News 17 Mar 2025
The long-lost gold ring commemorating Hugh Miller is going on display at his Highland birthplace. .
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Avon Historical Society to hear about ‘Victorian Flowers’

The Morning Journal 17 Mar 2025
The program will be “Victorian Flowers,” presented by Beryl Prusinoski, who will talk about the secret meanings Victorians attributed to flowers, discuss the 19th century crafts, cooking, and ...
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Melbourne Greek Orthodox Community sues Victorian government over land for North East Link

Greek City Times 17 Mar 2025
The Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne has launched court action against the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning to be compensated $27.91 million for land acquired for the North East Link highway ... The toll project is worth $26 billion.
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Plans for 2,100-homes on Victorian gasworks site to progress after section 106 deal agreed

Building 17 Mar 2025
Plans to turn a Victorian gasworks in east London into a 2,100-home neighbourhood are set to go ahead after Berkeley Group completed a section 106 agreement with the local council ... More than 2,000 homes will be built at the site ... .
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Wisconsin's most expensive lake homes for sale include new construction, Victorian style

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 17 Mar 2025
The screened porch overlooks the home's 72 feet of lake frontage.Victorian style home along Crystal Lake, listed for $2.95 million. This Victorian style home along Crystal Lake in Plymouth is listed for $2.95 million.
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