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The Victorian era takes its name from Queen Victoria, who ruled between 1837-1901. There were nine British prime ministers during the Victorian era. The Victorians are popularised by famed author Charles Dickens; the technological and social change caused by the industrial revolution; serial killer Jack the Ripper; and the engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Find out everything you need to know about the Victorians here…
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African American abolitionists in Britain. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
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The 8 most famous royal weddings in British history. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
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Freedom fighters: the enslaved people who fought for the abolition of slavery. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
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Where did the major gold rushes of the 19th century happen? And why were people so keen to join the gold rush?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
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