A Visitor's Guide to Victorian England

A Visitor's Guide to Victorian England by Michelle Higgs is a researched guide to nineteenth-century British life. The book covers the sights, smells, and changes of the Victorian era, exploring topics including clothing, cuisine, toilet arrangements, and transport. The guide presents Victorian England as if the reader were traveling back in time. It offers practical information such as how to find a seat on an omnibus, fasten a corset, manage unwanted insects and vermin, navigate getting in and out of vehicles while wearing a crinoline, and avoid infectious diseases. The book draws on a range of historical sources to combine accurate details with stories about Victorian daily life. The book is intended for social history readers, costume drama enthusiasts, history students, and those interested in the nineteenth century.