Victorian Websites of Interest

Step into the gaslit world of Victorian England, where cravats are crisp, tea is hot, and mystery and history go hand in hand!

General History

Victorian Society in America
Dedicated to preserving the grandeur of the 19th century! This society sponsors events and symposia, with a Sherlock Holmes connection at Northumberland Avenue—plus a touch of P.G. Wodehouse’s Psmith.
Victorian Turkish Baths
Fancy a bit of Victorian self-care? Discover the rise and fall of Turkish baths and even find out where to experience one today!
UK and Ireland History
A time-traveler’s guide to British and Irish history! Perfect for genealogy research or simply indulging in a bit of nostalgia.
Dictionary of Victorian London
A social history of Holmes’s London, complete with maps! A resource so detailed, even the Great Detective himself would approve.
Victorian Web
No ties to Moriarty, we promise! A vast collection of insights into 19th-century arts, science, politics, gender roles, and technology.

Victorian and Edwardian Fashion: A Photographic Survey
A stunning look at fashion from 1840-1910 through rare photographs. Men, women, and children’s styles captured in time!
Early Victorian Men’s Clothing: Black Dominates 1840s – 1880s
A guide to the styles of Early Victorian Men’s Fashion