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The Victorian era
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Timeline
The Victorian era
1901
-43
1485
1837
1714
1066
The 20th Century
The Roman era
The Tudors era
The Victorian era
The Medieval era
The Georgian era
The Victorian era
What was it ?
Beginning : ~1820, a little before the coronation of Queen Victoria Ist, in 1837. End : ~1914, a little after the death of the Queen, in 1901. Characteristics : • Class-based society • More voters • British Empire • Great Famine • Childhood education Next era : 20th century era
During the Victorian era
Different monuments
1830
1843
1871
1894
Tower Bridge
Royal Albert Hall
Nelson's column
Trafalgar Square
1859
1872
1911
1838
Albert Memorial
Big Ben
National Gallery
Queen Victoria Memorial
Trafalgar Square
Opening : 1830 What ? : One of the main place in London. Location : Westminster. Why ? : For the victory of the British army against the French and Spanish army during the battle of Trafalgar.
National Gallery
Opening : 1838, one year after the coronation of the Queen Victoria. What ? : An art museum. Location : North of Trafalgar Square. Why ? : To broadcast and share the taste for works of art with the general public.
Nelson's Column
Opening : 1843 What ? : A statue in honor of Admiral Nelson Location : On Trafalgar Square Why ? : To salute the Admiral Horatio Nelson
Big Ben
Opening : 1859 What ? : Huge bell, clock tower of the Palace of Westminster. Location : At the top of the Elizabeth Tower. Why ? : Diversify the appearance of the architectural complex for something more modern and memorable.
Royal Albert Hall
Opening : 1871 What ? : An area dedicated to arts ( concerts, ballets, film premieres... ) Location : Kensington Garden Why ? : King Albert wanted to promote arts and science
Albert Memorial
Opening : 1871 What ? : A monument in memory of King Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria Ist Location : Kensington Garden Why ? : Marks of the end of the Mid-Victorian era ( 1850 - 1870 )
Tower Bridge
Opening : 1894 What ? : Tilting bridge allowing the passage of the Thames. Location : Boroughs of Southwark and Tower Hamlets Why ? : To further travel without removing access from large sailboats
Victoria Memorial
Opening : 1911 What ? : A statue that honors Queen Victoria Ist Location : In front of the gates of the entrance of Buckingham Palace Why ? : Commemorate Queen Victoria with the effigy of victory