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- 1Tenniel illustration from Lalla Rookh recirculates among art lovers●And, passing on through upright ranks of dead... John Tenniel, from "Lalla Rookh: an Oriental Romance" by Thomas Moore,
An 1861 engraving by John Tenniel, made for Thomas Moore's poem 'Lalla Rookh: an Oriental Romance', is being shared again online. The image, captioned 'And, passing on through upright ranks of dead...', comes from the London edition of the book and shows Tenniel's Victorian illustration style. Readers of classic book illustration are drawing attention to the artist's work beyond his better-known Alice in Wonderland drawings.
- 2Reader praises Victorian ghost series recommended by book blogger●Zaprawdę dziękuję Marcie (w_sercu_ksiazki) za polecenie tej serii, bo rozumiem już, skąd zachwyty. Świetna powieść wcale
A reader is thanking book blogger Marta, who runs the blog w_sercu_ksiazki, for recommending a novel series and saying the praise is now fully deserved. They describe it as a great book that is not really a young adult title at all, featuring ghosts, humour and Victorian London, adding that the second volume is even better than the first.
- 3The Curious History of Fish and Chips in Victorian London●The Curious History of Fish & Chips in Victorian London
A widely viewed documentary-style account traces the origins of fish and chips in Victorian London, examining how fried fish and chipped potatoes became a staple of working-class diets in the city. The piece highlights the street vendors and immigrant influences credited with creating Britain's best-known takeaway dish, drawing strong interest from viewers curious about food history.
- 4Buckingham Palace workers uncover 137-year-old theatre treasures●Buckingham Palace workers find 137-year-old theatre listings, 1966 newspaper pages and a sixpence ticket
Workers at Buckingham Palace in London have discovered historic artefacts during work at the palace, including theatre listings dating back 137 years, newspaper pages from 1966 and a ticket costing a sixpence. The finds offer a glimpse into Victorian-era entertainment and everyday life at the royal residence, and the discovery is drawing wide interest from history enthusiasts and news readers around the world.