The Victorian era was the period of time which was the reign of Queen Victoria, from 1837 until January of 1901, when she died. It was an era of peace and prosperity as well as social and sexual restraint, little tolerance of crime, and a strict code of conduct, known popularly as "Victorian morality."
Recommended Resources
Eras of Elegance: The Victorian Era
Expounds upon the religion, science, technology, set, literature, and music of the Victorian era.
http://www.erasofelegance.com/history/victorian.html
History in Focus: The Victorian Era
The topic of this web site is all of Victorian history, and it displays book reviews, research about the period, and an overview of the Victorian era.
http://www.history.ac.uk/ihr/Focus/Victorians/
Displays a very large collection of photographs which were taken in the later years of the reign of Queen Victoria. The graphics are from Victorian Scotland, England, and Wales, as well as Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Isle of Wight.
http://www.victorian-era.co.uk/
The Victorian Society in America is a non-profit organization dedicated to preservation, appreciation and study of America's nineteenth century heritage. You can find out about the society's preservation activities here, including its award system. You can also join the organization from this site.
http://www.victoriansociety.org
Contains history, literature and notes of cultural issues in the Victorian era throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States.
http://www.victorianweb.org/
This online magazine is dedicated to all things Victorian, including fashion, antiques, decorating, and architecture.
http://www.victoriana.com/
