1443 results for 'Victoria Jamieson'

Victorian Demons explores the complex and often contradictory nature of masculinity in late 19th-century Britain. By examining how dominant models of masculinity were demonized in various literary,...

A collection of spine-chilling stories from the Victorian era, featuring tales of ghostly encounters and supernatural events. Penned by some of the greatest writers of the time, these stories are...

A Victorian flower dictionary is a unique and fascinating way to explore the language of flowers. This book reveals the historical, literary, and cultural significance of flowers, from their meanings...

Step back into the murky world of late Georgian and early Victorian English murder. This book presents a collection of facsimiles of authentic nineteenth century crime reports, offering a glimpse...

2,100 Victorian Monograms is a comprehensive collection of two-letter monograms, ideal for enhancing graphic projects with calligraphic flair. These easily reproducible, royalty-free letters are...

Published in 2015, Forbidden Fruits is a classic Victorian erotic novel that explores frank and explicit themes of sex. Its influence on the genre cannot be overstated.Written in a style that was...

Mrs Robinson's Disgrace: The Private Diary of a Victorian LadyA candid and intimate portrait of a complex woman, longing for passion and companionship in a society bound by rigid ideas about marriage...

The Victorian Studies Reader brings together some of the key pieces on Victorian history, society and culture in one comprehensive volume. This collection draws on new trends in studying the...

Beatrix Potter's life was far more extraordinary than her beloved stories. This biography reveals the passionate and unconventional woman behind the tales: an artist and businesswoman, a pioneering...

Executioner: The Chronicles of a Victorian HangmanThis fascinating biography delves into the life of James Berry, Britain's hangman from 1884 to 1892. Berry was a complex figure who took a genuine...

Decadent Divorce Scandal and Sensation in Victorian Britain by Ruth Derham is a fascinating exploration of the Royal Courts of Justice during its inaugural year. In 1883, the new court opened its...

Preston's Victorian Red Light District Into the Sandhole by John GarlingtonThis book explores the lesser-known history of Preston's red light district during the Victorian era, delving into the lives...

Deborah Epstein Nord explores how women are represented in urban texts from the 19th century, examining the role of the female figure as a marker for social suffering and poverty.The female spectator...

Agatha Christie's They Came to Baghdad is a gripping international mystery thriller that brings together a secret summit of superpowers in Baghdad. A British agent, Carmichael, holds the key to...

For Victoria Ashley's Royal Savage, the memories refuse to fade. Every time she closes her eyes, all she sees is blood and pain. The trauma has left its mark, making it impossible for her to escape...

Step into the dark world of Angel Meadow, a Victorian slum notorious for its poverty, crime, and disease. Manchester's industrial underbelly is revealed in this vivid account of life in the 19th...

Bogie Tales of East Anglia by M. H. James is a rare and fascinating book on the supernatural folklore of Norfolk and Suffolk. First published in 1891, it was the first book devoted to the folklore of...

The Victorian House offers a unique perspective on domestic life during the 19th century. Through a collection of letters, diaries, and other primary sources, Judith Flanders reconstructs the daily...

The Battered Body Beneath the Flagstones, and Other Victorian Scandals by Michelle Morgan is a gripping exploration of the darker side of Victorian England. This book delves into high-profile crimes...

Unlocking the Church: A Forgotten Revolution in Social and Architectural History The Victorian era saw a profound transformation in the way churches were designed and experienced. From 1800 to 1900,...

The Real World of Victorian Steampunk: Steam Planes and Radiophones Discover the fascinating world of steampunk, where science fiction meets historical fact. This book explores the real inventions...

The Cambridge Companion to Victorian Culture by Francis O'Gorman provides authoritative coverage of the cultural achievements and developments of the Victorian era. This collection of specially...

Thirteen rare tales by James Skipp Borlase have been collected and republished for the first time. A prolific Victorian Christmas ghost story author, Borlase's works were published in obscure British...

An Historical Map of Beverley: Medieval, Georgian and Victorian town provides a detailed visual record of the town's development over three distinct periods.Comprising maps from medieval times, the...

Lily Clare has always felt like an outsider in the world around her. As the adopted daughter of the rector, she's grown up surrounded by the comforts and conventions of Victorian Norfolk society. But...

By the mid-nineteenth century, the railways had revolutionised travel in Britain, enabling ordinary people to explore beyond their local surroundings. This newfound freedom led to the rapid growth of...

This collection of letters offers a unique insight into life in late Victorian Weardale. Written by Francis Vickers to his cousins who had emigrated to Canada, these letters provide a fascinating...

This comprehensive guide to Victorian Literature and Culture provides an ideal introduction to literature and its context from 1837-1900. Covering the historical, cultural, and intellectual...

Ungovernable: A Hilarious and Unsettling Guide to Victorian Child-Rearing Feminist historian Therese Oneill offers a unique perspective on the unconventional parenting practices of the Victorians...

Pablo Fanque and the Victorian Circus A Romance of Real Life by Gareth H. H. Davies is a fascinating biography that explores the life of William Darby, the first black circus proprietor in Britain...

The Victorian Gothic: A Comprehensive Exploration This multi-disciplinary scholarly work provides an in-depth examination of the Victorian Gothic, covering a range of diverse contexts including...

Discover the roots of Victorian mysticism and its enduring influence on modern culture. This book explores the history of spiritual practices such as automatic writing, cartomancy, and clairvoyance,...

A collection of rare 19th-century Christmas ghost stories from U.S. newspapers and magazines reveals a forgotten tradition in America during the holiday season. These tales, featuring legends from...

Sandringham Rose by Mary Mackie is a heart-wrenching family saga set in Victorian Norfolk. When Rose Hamilton's mother dies in childbirth, her father abandons her, leaving her to care for their farm,...

The Cambridge Companion to the Victorian Novel by Deirdre David provides an in-depth exploration of the British novel during its most influential period. This updated second edition reflects the...

Stranded at a house party, Harriet Rowsley's worst fears are confirmed when she is ignored by the aristocratic guests. But when a murder takes place, and the only suspect is an eleven-year-old maid,...

Death on Ireland's Eye: A Victorian Murder Trial that Scandalised a Nation By Dean Ruxton Gill Books, 2022, 236 pages, paperback In September 1852, the picturesque island of Ireland's Eye was left...

Discoveries that promised to change the world forever. In this fascinating follow-up to Great Victorian Inventions, Caroline Rochford explores the wondrous experiments and extraordinary theories of...

Julia Margaret Cameron's photographs offer a unique window into the cultural and artistic circles of Victorian Britain. Born in Calcutta in 1815, Cameron was exposed to the complexities of...

A Short Biography of an Irish Soldier by James McCarraher is a concise account of Colour Sergeant Joseph McCarraher's experiences as a young soldier in the British army. At just 13 years old, he...

A comprehensive study of the development of mechanical and metal cased pencils in the 19th century is presented in this book. Over 700 photographs illustrate the extraordinary variety of propelling...

The Man in the Shadows by Alys Clare is a gripping Victorian mystery that delves into the darker side of London's upper classes. In 1881, private investigators Lily Raynor and Felix Wilbraham are...

The Year that Shaped the Victorian Age by Michael Wheeler In 1845, a pivotal year in the decade of revolution and change, the course of Victorian England was forever altered. This was a time of...

The Loch of the Dead is a hugely entertaining Victorian mystery that will keep you turning the pages. In 1889, Inspectors Frey and McGray are tasked with protecting a young heir from a sinister death...

The late Victorian Gothic tale was a heady brew of Decadence, The Yellow Book, and scandalous Oscar Wilde. This era saw the revival of the Gothic genre, with stories that explored the undead, evil...

The story behind one of Victorian wallpaper's most infamous ingredients is revealed in Bitten by Witch Fever. In 1814, Wilhelm Sattler created an arsenic and verdigris compound pigment that became a...

The Lives of Machines: A Victorian Perspective on Human Nature Tamara S. Ketabgian explores how Victorian techno culture shaped our modern understanding of human emotion, revealing that the nonhuman...

Ellen Palmer's diary is a unique and fascinating account of life in Victorian London. Written by 17-year-old Ellen at the start of her first London season, it provides a rare glimpse into the world...

The Origins of Britain's Secret Service: A Victorian Intelligence Story The establishment of Britain's Secret Service is often shrouded in mystery. However, its origins lie in the British Army,...

William Burges's Great Bookcase & the Victorian Colour Revolution by Charlotte Ribeyrol and Tea Ghigo is a fascinating study of an extraordinary object. In 1860s Britain, the architect William Burges...

Joseph Dalton Hooker was a pivotal figure in Victorian science. This biography offers a unique insight into the everyday activities of 19th-century naturalists and the changing world of science...

A Victorian Guide to Sex by Fern Riddell is a fascinating exploration of sexual desire and practices during the 19th century. Drawing from a range of sources, including original advertisements,...

Victorians and Numbers: Statistics and Society in Nineteenth Century Britain by Lawrence Goldman. The 19th century was marked by a fascination with statistics, which had far-reaching impacts on...

Experience the traditional tastes and fragrances of an American Christmas with this collection of recipes from the 19th century.From Oyster Soup and Parsley Sauce to Currant Jelly and Yule Dollies,...

The tumultuous romance that threatened to tear apart a distinguished group of friends. In 1893, Harry Cust, a Member of Parliament, caused public scandal by his affair with artist and poet Nina Welby...

December 1888 marks a fragile calm in London as Christmas approaches. A mysterious illness sweeps through Katherine Kramer after she cuts herself on a strange book at a dinner party, leaving her...

Why Victorian Literature Still Matters offers a passionate defence of the enduring impact and importance of Victorian literature for readers interested in the relationship between literature and...

Nineteenth-century Britain was at the forefront of modern vegetarianism in the West. From its humble beginnings with the Vegetarian Society's foundation in 1847, thousands of people adopted a...

Nether World: A Fresh Look at Victorian London's Police Courts Drew D. Gray offers a unique perspective on urban life in 19th-century London, delving into the records of its police courts to reveal...

Jersey Place Names Volume I: The Dictionary is a comprehensive study of the island's place names, spanning many centuries. Compiled by Charles Stevens, Jean Arthur, and Joan Stevens after thirty...

The Oxford Handbook of Victorian Poetry provides a comprehensive exploration of the vibrant and varied forms of poetry during the Victorian era. The volume is divided into four main sections, each...

This collection of 24 richly colored charts showcases the enduring influence of the exotic East on Victorian design. Reproduced from 19th-century German textile designer Friedrich Fischbach's work,...

The adult film industry has a rich and fascinating history, spanning over a century. From the early days of kinetoscopes in 1889, to the advent of the home VCR in the late 1970s, this book explores...

A chance encounter on a train bound for Portsmouth sets off a chain of events that will prove to be a lucrative blackmail scheme. Giles Blanchard's celebratory mood turns deadly as he is found...

Marianne North: A Victorian Painter for the 21st Century is a lavishly illustrated book that re-assesses the work of botanical painter Marianne North. Lynne Howarth-Gladston, a trained botanical...

Fanny and Stella: The Young Men Who Shocked Victorian England By Neil McKenna In 1870, two young men were arrested in London for dressing as women. Their case sparked a sensational trial that...

Edward Aveling, 'Son-in-Law of Karl Marx' A Victorian Enigma by Deborah Lavin This biography sheds new light on Dr Edward Bibbins Aveling, a significant figure in the British socialist movement of...

A passenger train stands in the station. Jack Follis, the guard, patrols the platform to ensure everyone is safely aboard before loading a box into the brake van. However, his attention is diverted...

Edward Burne-Jones's work is all around us - from the angels on our Christmas cards to the stained glass in our churches and the great paintings in our galleries. Yet, despite his enduring influence,...

Keynotes and Discords by George Egerton is a collection of two short story collections that showcase the author's unique exploration of human experience. Written in 1893 and 1895, these stories...

Experience the darker side of Victorian Christmas traditions with this fifth volume of ghostly tales from Valancourt Books. Editor Christopher Philippo has uncovered twenty-one rare texts, including...

Rossetti's Wombat: A Light-Hearted Look at Victorian England's Unlikely Pets. In the late 19th century, a peculiar trend emerged in Victorian London - owning Australian animals as pets. This unusual...

Christmas in Victorian London brings magic and murder. In "A Christmas Promise", 13-year-old Gracie Phipps teams up with her new friend Minnie Maude Mudway to rescue Charlie, the beloved donkey that...

The story of the White Nile's source is one of human endeavour and tragic consequence. Between 1856 and 1876, seven British explorers embarked on a perilous quest to discover the river's origins...

Agnes Mary Frances Robinson was a woman of remarkable talent and versatility, whose contributions to literature and culture spanned two centuries. This biography brings together Robinson's life and...

Violent Victorians: Popular entertainment in nineteenth-century London by Rosalind Crone explores how ordinary Londoners sought thrills and excitement through gruesome and bloody amusements. From...

The Last Days of Thunder Child Victorian Britain in Chaos! In this gripping pastiche story, the events of H.G. Wells' WAR OF THE WORLDS are reimagined from the perspective of two distinct characters:...

Bristol's Pauper Children: Victorian Education and Emigration to Canada by Shirley Hodgson This book explores the lives of children from Bristol who were sent to Canada as part of a Victorian-era...

Ancient Swordplay: The Revival of Elizabethan Fencing in Victorian London explores the unique revival of swordsmanship in late 19th-century England. Captain Alfred Hutton and Egerton Castle, two...

Late Victorian and Edwardian Fashions offers a unique blend of history and creativity. This practical book features 29 colorable illustrations of fashionable apparel from the 1860s through 1910,...

The Victorian Art of Fiction presents important statements on the form and function of fiction from the 19th century. This anthology explores questions of genre, authorship, and morality in relation...

Working-Class Women Poets in Victorian Britain brings to light the often-overlooked contributions of women from working-class backgrounds during the 19th century. Florence Boos' extensive research...

Dirty Old London: The Victorian Fight Against FilthThis vivid account of Victorian London's struggle against pollution and dirt reveals the men and women who fought to improve the city's unsanitary...

The Cambridge Companion to the Victorian Novel provides an in-depth exploration of the key writers and themes of the Victorian era. This collection of essays examines the work of notable authors such...

Discover the often-overlooked mistakes and mishaps of Victorian Britain in this fascinating exploration of history's forgotten failures.Tales of man-made disasters, follies, and blunders that were...

In a world where wealth and power are bought and sold, one game offers life-changing rewards and deadly consequences. For Victoria, the stakes are personal - her father's medical debt threatens to...

Victoria Knowles-Lacks shares her personal story and expertise in this three-part guide to help small business owners overcome burnout and achieve balance. The first part of the book delves into...

Victoria Blake's world is one of speed and skill, where every moment counts. As a professional polo player, she's always chasing greatness - but what does it mean to be a true champion? In this...

Victoria Spry's harrowing story of survival is a testament to her unyielding spirit. As a child, she suffered unimaginable abuse at the hands of her mother, who subjected her to physical and...

The Darkest Business: Tracing the Stories of Victorian and Early 20th Century Baby Farmers This book delves into the lesser-known history of baby farming, a practice that became prevalent during the...

The Victorian Supernatural brings together essays by scholars from literature, history of art and history of science to explore the diverse fascination with the supernatural in Victorian culture...

The Unsolved Murders of Late Victorian London In the late 19th century, the streets of London were plagued by a series of unsolved murders that shocked the public. While Jack the Ripper's crimes are...

The Victorians risked more than just delays when boarding a steam train. In fact, the railways were a perilous place to be, with brakes seen as a needless luxury and boilers prone to overheating and...

Amelia Dyer and the Baby Farm Murders by Angela Buckley is a gripping historical true crime account of one of Britain's most prolific murderers. In 1896, a series of gruesome discoveries were made...

The Royal Palace Gardens: Blackpool's Lost Victorian Pleasure Grounds Blackpool's Royal Palace Gardens was a world-renowned destination for entertainment and culture in the late 19th century. This...

Amy R. Wong's Refiguring Speech explores how late Victorian literature reflects and challenges the dominant ideologies surrounding speech and self-possession. Through close readings of novels by...

Discover how Victorian geologists uncovered the secret of life through their excavations and findings. This group biography brings to life the eclectic cast of characters who advanced the field of...

This 2006 study explores the revivals of Shakespeare's history plays staged by Charles Kean in mid-Victorian London. The productions, known for their attention to antiquarian detail, offered...

Snapshot Photography: A Changing World of Images From its Victorian roots to the digital age, snapshot photography has evolved significantly. This book explores how the introduction of new camera...