The Victorian period in Britain from 1837 to 1900 saw significant changes in society and the growth of the British Empire. Industrialization expanded industries like coal, iron, steel, and textiles which supported the rise of the middle class and working class. British society was stratified into upper, middle, and lower classes with distinct customs like elaborate tea parties for the upper class and the growth of holidays and leisure activities for other classes.

1. Definition, features and costums

2.  Victorian period is known as reign of Queen
Victoria (1837 - 1900).
 Several changes: from politics until society.

3.  The sun never sets on the British Empire.

4. Capitalist system
 Industrial Revolution
◦ Carbon
◦ Iron
◦ Steel
◦ Textile
◦  Railway

5. Upper-class
Middle-class
Lower-class
Politicians, priests and company’s
owners
Doctors and lawyers
Company’s workers

7. Tea Plenty breakfast

8. Valentine’s Day Language of the flowers

10. Superstitions

11. Thomas Cook

12. Ice-cream cone Deck chairs

13. Oscar Wilde Charles DickensEmily Brönte