victorian News

Charles Dickens’ 200th birthday is coming up this February 7, stirring up a storm of interest in all things Victorian. For those with an interest in Victorian antiques, there’s no better time to start or enhance your collection.

Christmas cards have long featured cats and dogs, often frolicking around presents under the decorated tree or snoozing peacefully. But cats and dogs have nothing to do with the meaning of Christmas, so what are the origins of this tradition?

When thinking of Xmas authors, none come to mind faster than Charles Dickens. But Dickens' gifts to modern Christmas celebrations go far beyond "A Christmas Carol" - in fact, Dickens helped popularize Christmastime foods that persist to this day.

Experience America’s Grandest Victorian Neighborhood to Kick-Off the Holidays

Dances of Vice, New York's premier event agency for extravagant costume parties, invites adventurous audiences to dress to kill for a spectacular Victorian murder mystery beneath the majestic Neo-Gothic arches of Riverside Church on 10/29/11.

Red Rock Press is proudly celebrating the upcoming 200th birthday of Charles Dickens with an original recipe for Rum Punch from Dickens himself, an updated recipe from Alice Ross, and the unveiling of a new website: www.ADickensChristmas.com.

A brand new series of ebooks based on the world-renowned Role Playing Game, created by Frank Chadwick and headed by best-selling author Andy Frankham-Allen, Space: 1889 & Beyond takes steampunk into new and unexpected directions.

Designer Irina Bragin launches a collection of durable, plush and uniquely attractive bags that immediately take us back to an era of vintage elegance and romance.

Local author pens new book, tells story through vintage images

Presented by The Second Street Neighborhood Association

The Jenkins of Baltimore, an historical novel, features the well-known family of William V. Jenkins. Baltimore's strong Confederate leanings, throughout the Civil War, are central to this story. A peer-reviewed panorama. Available on Kindle & Nook.

The living estate of James Commander, a collector of vintage primitives and period American Victorian furniture, will be sold on Saturday, June 11, at 9 a.m. (CDT), by The Specialists of the South, Inc., based in Panama City, Fla.

Time After Time - the Cotswold based Vintage Shops in Stroud and Gloucester have opened an online annexe at Ruby Lane.Com selling exclusive Vintage clothes and accessories for Men and Women.

Main character Rosie Taylor had a rough childhood and her early adult years don’t look that much better. It’s going to be a long road, but her strength and love helps her to persevere.

The 34th Annual Old Louisville Holiday House Tour is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, December 4-5, from noon until 6 pm.

Acorn Media UK have announced they will be releasing the DVD of the brand new series from the team that brought you the Victorian Farm series.

Columbus, OH Author Belinda Kroll teams with Ava Misseldine of Sugar Inc, local gourmet tea and cupcakes, to celebrate the release of her newest book Haunting Miss Trentwood.

Fall is here, and according to anxious ghouls and goblins in Old Louisville, preparations are well underway for the Sixth Annual Victorian Ghost Walk, the Derby City’s premier ghost tour.

The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum Special Exhibit and Activities Planned for the 2010 St. James Court Art Show

Belinda Kroll, author of Catching the Rose, teams with micro-funding community Kickstarter to raise funds in time for an October release of her upcoming work, Haunting Miss Trentwood.

Following the great success of Victorian Farm, the team returns to experience the hard work and rewarding pleasure of a Victorian Farm Christmas, coming to DVD exclusively early from Acorn Media.

Orna is a European jewellery artist based out of Canada and recently launched her Vintage Vogue jewellery online. For those looking for unique, customizable and affordable jewellery with a panache, look no further than www.vintage-vogue.ca.

Dances of Vice impresario, Shien Lee, and Blasphemina’s Closet designer, Samantha Rei, join forces to present the highly anticipated “Wonderland in Spring Ball”.

SMR Bathrooms, one of the UK's leading online suppliers of bathroom taps and bathroom accessories, announce a range of brass radiator valves which are available to buy through their website.

SMR Bathrooms, one of the UK's leading online suppliers of bathrooms and bathroom accessories, now have a wide range of column radiators available to buy through their website.

SMR Bathrooms, one of the UK's leading online suppliers of bathrooms and bathroom accessories, have announced that they now carry a large range of thermostatic radiator valves, which are available to buy through their website.

SMR Bathrooms, one of the UK's leading online suppliers of bathrooms and bathroom accessories, announce a large range of bathroom taps which can be purchased through their website.

A set of three 1851 hallmarked silver wine coasters by Crown Jewellers Garrard & Co, London, for auction on 5th March at Cuttlestones' Fine Art & Antiques auction.

Two estate sales comprising over 1,000 mostly fresh-to-the-market lots will be held Jan. 23 and Feb. 20 by Stevens Auction Company, at the firm’s gallery facility located at 609 No. Meridian Street in Aberdeen, Miss.

Sentence of Marriage, a coming-of-age story from rural New Zealand, is the highest-rated Historical Fiction from ebook publisher Smashwords.

SMR Bathrooms, one of the UK's top bathroom suppliers, are also an approved online seller for Hudson Reed taps and carry an extensive range of different models and designs.

SMR Bathrooms, a leading UK online supplier of quality bathroom products, are now giving clients a chance earn gift vouchers valued at up to £40.

SMR Bathrooms, a leading online supplier of quality bathroom products in the UK, are now selling a soft-close toilet seat for just £31.49.

SMR Bathrooms, one of the UK's leading online bathroom suppliers, are also a specialist supplier of radiator valves, offering substantial price discounts when bought in bulk.

SMR Bathrooms, a leading online supplier of quality bathroom products in the UK, offer free UK mainland delivery on orders over £100.

SMR Bathrooms, a leading online supplier of quality bathroom products in the UK, introduce clients to their bespoke product services.

SMR Bathrooms, one of the UK's leading online bathroom suppliers, now supply a range of high quality, traditional cast iron bathroom radiators in a choice of styles, sizes and colours.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard brings history closer to life this xmas, when it steps back in time to celebrate the 10th year of the Victorian Festival of Christmas. Delightful dreams of xmases past can now become an extra special xmas present!

Elizabeth Eagan-Cox, author of the Shannon Delaney paranormal mystery novels sets appearance schedule for the Burnt Orange season.

Tea Dyed Tees updates the traditional art of tea dyeing with beau-tea-ful one-of-a-kind, handcrafted apparel, scarves, accessories, and home decor, all dyed in rich tea colours. Versatile styles and shades complement any wearer, any outfit, any home.

Homebuilding and Renovating magazine choose Etonian and Square radiators as two of the Best Designs

The oldest and largest costume shop in the United States is selling thousands of garments directly from stock.

The four Drost Sisters were the first women to own a Ben Franklin store, first four females who attended and graduated chiropractic school at the same time, and owned the Travel Lodge in Sacramento. Known as the Hat Ladies, this is their Estate Sale.

Roxanne Packard writes a delicious tale, The Falcon, with an irresistible heroine battling a wickedly sadistic nemesis.

Add panache to your bedroom with chic Victorian style headboards.

Victorian style wIndow boxes form part of major £1.7 million renovation of historic houses in Knutton, Staffs. Original features from chimney pots to bootscrapers restored on house facades, helping to regenerate the area and raise property prices.

Five estates from prominent old families in the Southeastern United States will be sold at auction on Saturday, Jan. 10, by Stevens Auction Company in Aberdeen, Miss. The sale will begin promptly at 9.a.m., in Stevens Auction's spacious showroom.

The Landmark’s Grand Ballroom is an ideal venue for formal dinners and weddings, charity events and exceptional receptions. Superb service, stunning table settings and Chef Klaner’s impressive cuisine.