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Amateur dramatics by Victorian peopleA British upper class society evening occasion featuring amateur dramatics or charades, including a man hobbling on crutches
Introductions and gossip in a Victorian houseA new arrival shaking hands with his host is the subject of whispering and speculation by the roomas other inhabitants. From Frank Fairlegh
Scared Victorian schoolboy hiding on top of a bookcaseA scared-looking Victorian schoolboy hiding on the top of a bookcase. Perhaps heas been bullied, or failed to hand in his homework on time - or has been tempted into a misguided game of hide-and-seek
Aftermath of a Victorian duelA doctor tending a wounded - or dead - victim of a duel, while the opponent, the seconds and a few bystanders watch. A pistol lies on the ground
Scenes from Victorian lifeVarious scenes from Victorian life surrounding a circular image of newly married couples emerging from a church. From Frank Fairlegh
Two Victorian gentlemen fighting in a park, to the horror of a female onlooker and amusement of her companion. The horse leaning against a tree just looks bored
Two Victorian men trying to force entry to a cottageTwo Victorian men trying to force their way into a cottage using a large piece of wood. The terrified inhabitant remonstrates with them while an alarmed-looking gentleman descends from a horse drawn
Victorian couple fleeing in a coachA Victorian couple in a horse drawn carriage fleeing the attentions of a man on horseback on a rural road. The man in the carriage is firing his pistol at the rider
Victorian man and woman discussing a letterA Victorian man holding a letter is looking worried while his wife plainly thinks he should read it. From Frank Fairlegh, or Scenes from the Life of A Private Pupila by Frank E Smedley (1818-1864)
Victorian man holding a ladys bonnetA victorian man holding up a ladyas bonnet and indicating its finer points with his cane to an admiring man wearing check trousers
Victorian public school teachers convivial eveningMasters at an English public school partaking of wine punch during an eveningas conviviality. A small boy, probably a pupil, is opening yet another bottle and the room is thick with cigar smoke
Victorian schoolboy bulliesTwo English public school bullies tie one of their classmates to his chair while another uses a red hot poker to adecoratea the boyas box. Bullying is nothing new
Victorian teachers chairing a colleagueA group of Victorian English public school teachers chairing (carrying) one of their number - a older man, possibly the headmaster - on their shoulders
Fashion VictimsMen and women wearing extreme fashions in 1818. Original Artwork: Engraving by George Cruikshank. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Oh! Heres The Missuscirca 1840: Servants enjoying an illicit meal above stairs are horrified by the unexpected arrival of the mistress of the house
Georges Mistresscirca 1825: An illustration by English artist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878) entitled The Mistress of the House. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)
Downstairs Rebellioncirca 1840: Servants sitting in front of a fire ignore a bell ringing from upstairs. The caption reads, Oh ah let em ring again
Capture Of NaplesThe capture of Naples in Italy during the Napoleonic Wars, 1799. Engraved by George Cruikshank from an original design by C. Vernet, executed in Paris by I. Duplessi Bertaux
The High Lifecirca 1825: High-living young gentlemen Tom and Jerry sporting a toe amongst the Corinthians at Almacks in the West. Highest Life in London, drawn and engraved by Robert and George Cruikshank
Brighton Beachcirca 1830: Holiday makers at Brighton Beach use the mobile changing rooms to cross Brighton Beach and reach the sea. Original Artwork: Engraved by George Cruikshank
Cinderellas Slippercirca 1830: Cinderella, having tried on the glass slipper, produces its fellow. Etching by George Cruikshank as an illustration for Grimms Aschenputtel. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Captured At Lastcirca 1838: Fagin sits alone in the condemned cell after his capture by the police in Charles Dickens Oliver Twist. Original Artwork: Engraving by George Cruikshank
Oliver Twistcirca 1840: Oliver is teased by Fagin and his gang of pickpockets in a scene from Charles Dickens Oliver Twist. Original Artwork: Engraving by George Cruikshank. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Point Of Honour1st July 1825: A drawing entitled Point of Honour by the English artist George Cruikshank showing a man about to be flogged on the deck of a naval vessel. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Below Stairscirca 1820: A party being held in the servants quarters, entitled High Life Below Stairs. Robert Cruikshank was the brother of the famous artist and illustrator, George Cruikshank
Bundle Of TruthsSeptember 1811: A street trader selling his wares in this cartoon entitled Bundle of Truths. Original Artist: By George Cruikshank (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
