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Victorian

[vik-tawr-ee-uhn, -tohr-] / vɪkˈtɔr i ən, -ˈtoʊr- /


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A museum in Reading, west of London, is enjoying a flurry of attention for its little-known Victorian replica of the tapestry.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

She sold the adorable Victorian bungalow 13 years later for $950,000.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

Her paintings, like her images, feel like moving through a fog made of glass and wood, chaos and restraint, Lilith in a Victorian steel mill.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

They were once at the heart of Scotland's economic prosperity, first through herring fishing and transatlantic trade, then shipbuilding and engineering, while nearby Gourock was a popular Victorian seaside resort.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

“Some of these toys look expensive,” Kendra said, standing beside an ornate Victorian dollhouse.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

The area, known for its breathtaking views and mix of mansions, Victorians and prewar apartment buildings, has long been sought after.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 15, 2026

"It was 2009 ahead of the bushfires where we saw those prevailing conditions and so we are indicating to all Victorians that this is a very serious set of weather conditions."

From BBC Jan. 25, 2026

Ms Maiklem has written four books about mudlarking, which was historically a trade of poor Victorians and is now a popular hobby involving unearthing historical artefacts from the silt on river banks.

From BBC Dec. 23, 2025

And the Victorians also struggled with the effect of space weather in 1859 when a huge solar eruption caused a geomagnetic storm that interfered with railway signalling and telegraph lines.

From BBC Nov. 11, 2025

If people were houses, Lola Celina, my grandmother, would, be a hot-pink Painted Lady—one of those fancy San Francisco Victorians tourists love, with intricate stained glass that casts rainbows onto the sidewalks.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio




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