A Visitor's Guide to Victorian England

By Michelle Higgs

The ultimate visitor's guide to Victorian England

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to visit the Victorian era? How would you find the best seat on an omnibus, deal with unwanted insects and vermin, get in and out of a vehicle while wearing a crinoline or avoid catching an infectious disease?

Step into the past and relive the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian England, from personal hygiene and toilet arrangements to transport, pastimes and shopping - and everything in between. Drawing on a wide range of sources, this book blends accurate historical details with compelling stories to bring the Victorian period to life.