Tag Archives: Queen Victoria

In 1850, a 7-year-old African girl was presented to Queen Victoria as a 'gift'; 176 years later
In 1850, a 7-year-old African girl was presented to Queen Victoria as a ‘gift’; 176 years later

Sarah Forbes Bonetta (L), Queen Victoria

19
Oct
A Pilgrimage to Malika Kishwar's grave in Paris — In search of a forgotten queen
A Pilgrimage to Malika Kishwar’s grave in Paris — In search of a forgotten queen

Writer at Malika Kishwar’s grave

11
Oct
King Charles was born in 1948, but the royal association with London Zoo reaches back much
King Charles was born in 1948, but the royal association with London Zoo reaches back much

PC: London Zoo

10
Oct
Pinterest One of the most intimate types of Victorian mourning jewellery was hair jewellery —
Pinterest One of the most intimate types of Victorian mourning jewellery was hair jewellery —

When Prince Albert died in 1861, Queen Victoria’s long mourning period impacted fashion tremendously, as [...]

08
Sep
Used by the royal family for more than 100 years, station master: The wider industry impact
Used by the royal family for more than 100 years, station master: The wider industry impact

Originally known as Wolferton Station, the terminal was first opened in 1862, the same year [...]

27
Aug