BRITS have been urged to be vigilant about the signs of a Victorian disease that triggers nightmarish attacks of itching.

Or even crazy? Or just rebelling against the social constraints of their time? Victorian Lettering: Jenna Blazevich They say Alice Christina Abbott’s weapon of choice was a cup of tea.

Creating a Victorian garden is like stepping back in ... They are perfect for borders, containers, or as bedding plants.

The sweets were replaced by small gifts and paper hats in the late Victorian period, and remain in this form as an essential part of a modern Christmas. Decorating the home at Christmas also ...

People who think they might have this Victorian-era disease are being urged not to put off seeking medical help.

Scabies is caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin, causing itching and a rash that usually spreads across the whole ...

In a small room, an unoccupied wooden coffin rests in the center. In another, a buttoned-up black wedding dress is paired with a dark, lace mourning veil. On a table lays wreaths of hair and lit ...

Overall, we felt very welcomed by the staff. The room's furnishings and bedding were stylish and extremely cozy. Again, the interior design felt modern but with a historic, classic flair.

Doctors have issued an updated health warning as cases of scabies is on the rise. However, due to its similarities in symptoms with common conditions it can be hard to diagnose ...

Gay, Ignacio Ramos 2010. From Dumas fils’s Étrangère to Wilde’s Aventurière: French Theatrical Forerunners of the Wildean Female Dandy. Cahiers victoriens et édouardiens, p. 83. Turvey, Gerry 2011.

The Victorian Supernatural explores the sources of these beliefs in their literary, historical and cultural contexts. The collection brings together essays by scholars from literature, history of art ...