The Victorian Era in the United Kingdom was the period of Queen Victoria's reign from 1837 to 1901. It was a time of peace and prosperity as well as significant economic, industrial, and scientific developments. Britain transformed from a largely rural society into an urban, industrial power. Victorian society was highly stratified, with a rigid class system separating the wealthy aristocracy from the middle and working classes. Literature, art, and culture flourished during this era.

1. 1830-1880