Or even crazy? Or just rebelling against the social constraints of their time? Victorian Lettering: Jenna Blazevich They say Alice Christina Abbott’s weapon of choice was a cup of tea.

Certainly, that is how plant hunters have been described in recent works, including a 2012 children’s book, The Plant Hunters ...

The private letters of ordinary people can give us many insights into a bygone age. Take a look at two of them here, written in Victorian times - they're a sure way to get in touch with the past.

Dr Beveridge says the letters show a side to life in a Victorian asylum often at odds with popular perceptions. “There were many positive sides. “There were a lot of activities, sport events ...

For example, the letters columns of the daily national newspapers are a rich source. On January 7, 1862 The Times published an angry letter from 'Paterfamilias from the Provinces'. The ...

A selection of Victorian love letters written by the parents of a former prime minister are being published online for Valentine’s Day. The letters were written in 1843 by James Maitland Balfour ...

a series of darkened platinum numerals set with black diamonds that she created after studying Victorian-style lettering. “I always say the Victorians are my favorite weirdos,” Ms. Evans said ...

The private letters of ordinary people can give us many insights into a bygone age. Take a look at two of them here, written in Victorian times - they're a sure way to get in touch with the past.