Activities of the Victorian Era

Those of the noble class had a lot of leisure time. They were paid well by the crown and they were exempt from taxes, so they had time and money.

Usually, ladies hosted a lot of things from soirée to maskings (masquerade balls).

There were also a lot of small everyday activities women partake.

• Picnic- Picnics in lush parks were common. It was done during Sundays with family or on any sunny day with friends.
• Grooming. Ladies and gentlemen had to always appear respectable and of best appearance. During gathering, ladies and gentlemen go off on their own to barter gossip and grooming tips.
• Visits. The younger generation of the Victorian nobility loved to visit each other. On days they do not, they send notes to each other.

These three activities are suggestions you can do with friends. It would be in the spirit of Victorianism to also dress the part.

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