21/04/2009 tags: Bantock House, children’s nursery, displays, ladies’ bedroom by jopenn The Victorian Rooms at Bantock House Museum have been open for almost two weeks now, if you haven’t been over to see them yet, here is a little taster of what you can expect. (more…)

2009 April 20 tags: victorian, victorian park, Wolverhampton by jopenn                                   Image taken from Wolverhampton History and Heritage

With the sun shining, I thought it might be worth mentioning one of Wolverhampton’s finest Victorian treasures- West Park. Nationally recognised as being one of Englands finest Victorian parks, it provides visitors to the city with a little haven to escape to. (more…)

17/04/2009 tags: Victorians by jopenn  

                                                         Image taken from Victorian T Cakes

How much do you know about the Victorian era? To put your knowledge to the test and to learn some very interesting bits of information, check out the quiz on ‘Yesterday’s’ website. From predecessors to the throne to famous poets of the time, these 10 questions will put you to the ultimate test! (more…)

16/04/2009 tags: Victorian fashion, victorian ladies by jopenn                                                     Image taken from vintage connection

With the new ladies’ bedroom now open at Bantock House Museum, I thought it might be interesting to look into styles of Victorian women. Queen Victoria had a great impact upon the styles of the time, with dress becoming more decadent and elegant (for those who could afford it). (more…)