The Arts in a Time of Turmoil: Mid 19th Century Victorian Literature
Thu, Jun 18 · 7:30 PM
On Thursday June 18th at 7:30PM, come to Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum for a dive into literature of the Victorian era. Listen to a lecture by heritage advocate and historical researcher, Nick Russell, as he explores the invention of steam power, the impact of railways, canals and factories, the horror of cholera and London’s “Big Stink,” the furor over slavery, child labour, the origin of species and more. These topics inspired and influenced Victorian literature, which was changing dram