I'm such a sucker for anything about the Victorian era and this book really delivered so insightful and informative.

NetGalley, Tosin S

"It’s certainly an interesting book..."

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I eagerly look forward to any new Pen and Sword publications as I know how beneficial other books in their catalogue have been to my family history research. I seem to find something of use in every new publication, and I gives me added knowledge to how different their lives were then to now.
This book was well researched and made for a very interesting and informative read which I found very entertaining to read. It's a great book to dip in and out of .

NetGalley, Alison Bevington

I highly recommend this book for fans of Victorian history whether well educated or just beginning your journey into this time period. Facts are well presented and consumable.

NetGalley, Abigail Tyn

In this fascinating and detailed history book, Travers brings Victorian England to life in his latest book. Each chapter focuses on a month of the Western year, and each chapter contains every single day on the calendar followed by a few facts and events which occurred on that particular day during the Victorian era in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. With many dates containing multiple significant events, this book presents a variety of types of events from the period from famous ones -- like the births, deaths, and marriages of members of the royal family to the mapping of cholera or important legislation bills. With quick, digestible synopses of the events, this is a great primer and introduction to Victorian England for history novices and for more familiar readers. The information in this book is not overwhelming, and the variety of events and details is incredibly interesting and keeps readers engaged. The variety of historical figures and events introduces readers to more of the Victorian era and allows them to use this book as a starting point for further research. A comprehensive introduction to the Victorian era, this is an interesting, uniquely formatted, and engaging read for all history lovers.

NetGalley, Lily Amidon

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This is an interesting and highly entertaining book that looks at the calendar and then puts in a couple of events that occurred on that day during the reign of Victoria. There is no clear pattern as the stories bop all over the years from her Coronation to her death. It records births and deaths and various events. When describing a death, there is often background information about the person and what contribution they had made. When it was a birth, they would fast forward to the future when the impact of the person is felt. There is no rhyme nor reason that I can suss out but that just makes it an enjoyable hodgepodge of trivia and facts.

That kind of book appeals greatly to me, It is also the kind of book that can be picked up and read in spurts. There is no narrative of which to keep track.
You can pop in and out at leisure. Five purrs and two paws up.

NetGalley, Susan Johnston

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Victorian Britain Day by Day by Nicholas Travers is a highly entrertaining, engaging and immersive journey through the lives and times of people in this pivotal era in british soceity. Travers provides a very well researched and beautifully presented chronicle of key events, urban tales and fun facts of an incredible era.

Beautifully presented and highly recommended.

NetGalley, Ink Reads

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I love this type of books as it's a mix of historical facts, almanac, and social history.
Informative, well researched, and entertaining.
Highly recommended.

NetGalley, Anna Maria Giacomasso

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

As a lover of anything Victorian I was delighted to receive a copy of this book. Full of facts and snippets to refer too. Recommended.

NetGalley, Wendy M Rhodes

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Victorian Britain Day by Day offers a captivating exploration of the most remarkable era in British history, presenting a daily snapshot of events and facts from 1837 to 1901. Through a rich mosaic of famous moments and quirky anecdotes, the book delves into the cultural, political, and social transformations that defined the 19th century. With meticulous research and an engaging narrative, it serves as both a handy reference guide and a fascinating window into the Victorian era's lasting impact on British life.

I have always been interested in the Victorian era, since so much happens in that time span. This book is laid out in an interesting way. It is divided by day and then the notable things that happened in different years on that date. It includes births and deaths of notable people: politicians, philanthropists, and entertainers.

There are tragedies, some of which I’d never heard of before. It also has notable accomplishments, such as the dates Dickens’ novels were published or when a building was completed.

Overall, I found this to be an interesting read. Readers who are interested in learning a little more about the Victorian era will enjoy this one.

NetGalley, Bethany Swafford

An interesting look into the momentous and entertaining events that happened day by day in Victorian Britain and the empire. It can be read beginning to end or just random days but it is sure to inform and entertain.

NetGalley, Juliane Silver

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This book was a great way to learn new information about the Victorian way of life, very easy to follow.

NetGalley, A D

A wonderful little reference guide for the Victorian Era! Going through the year day by day as the title suggests, Travers brings the key facts of the era while also giving new perspectives and fun little facts. A perfect book to browse and is accessible for people with any level of knowledge about the Victorians.

NetGalley, Louise Chase

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Victorian Britain Day by Day by Nicholas Travers is a stellar compendium of hundreds of snippets of Victorian life (and death) during a hugely influential and impactful era.

The focus of this book is on the years 1837-1901, arranged by month and what occurred in each month over the years. Some events are known such as the births, deaths (some mysterious) and marriages of royalty and publications of authors including Anthony Trollope, Wilkie Collins, Charles Dickens and Oscar Wilde. However, this book is loaded with lesser-known information about medical advances, inventions, the evolving roles of women such as ownership of property, politics, education, a dreadful skating tragedy, deadly blizzards, founding of societies (for example, The Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain), theatre, murder, music, the Thames Tunnel, first use of surgical anaesthetic and the invention of Worcestershire Sauce.

The contents are amazing and varied (I cannot fathom gathering all this information!) and the writing accessible. It was great fun to learn more about this endlessly fascinating time.

NetGalley, Brenda Carleton

An informative and fun trivia book with a fact every day. Most well known, some lesser known. Would make a good gift for trivia fans or those interested in daily history.

NetGalley, Spencer Wright

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This book offers a day-by-day exploration of Victorian Britain, from 1837 to 1901. Discover fascinating facts, quirky stories, and pivotal events that shaped this era of momentous change, from the Industrial Revolution to the rise of Dickens and Darwin. This engaging and accessible book provides a unique window into the Victorian past, revealing how this period continues to influence British life today.

NetGalley, Andrea Romance

‘This book brings to life key moments in Victorian history that have occurred on every day from 1 January to 31 December’.

I like how this was written out, it is a book that you can return to daily by reading a number of facts for each day of the year.

Interesting and perfect for any history and Victorian reader.

I’ve highlighted so many moments of history from my kindle arc :)

‘31 August, 1888, the first of the Whitechapel murders occurs. No killer had inflicted as much horror, disgust and despair on Victorian Britain as Jack the Ripper’.

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