From 1837 to 1901, Britain was shaped by the reign of Queen Victoria, giving rise to what we now call the Victorian era.
Today, many think of it as a dark and mysterious time—sometimes even morbid—with somber fashion, spiritual séances, and ghost stories. But how often do we actually stop to see how people really lived back then?
If you haven’t yet, this is your chance. Below, you’ll find a series of photographs from the Victorian era, capturing people in all kinds of moments, from the everyday to the strange and curious. Scroll through and let us know which ones stood out to you!
#41 Misses Fannie Mills Aka “The Ohio Big Foot Girl”
She had a disease called Milroy's disease which caused for legs and feet to become gigantic.
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#42 A Young Independent Shoeblack Shines The Boots Of A City Gent
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#45 Professional "Mute Mourners", An Obligatory Attribute Of The Funeral Of Any Well-To-Do Deceased In Victorian England, 1896
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#47 Tintype Of Two Victorian Chaps Who Really Want To Show You Their Feet, Circa 1870s
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