Every issue of Victorian Times Quarterly is a treasure-trove of hand-picked, original Victoriana from British and American magazines of the 1800's. You'll find a wealth of ideas on decorating your home or table in the Victorian style, plus delicious recipes (perfect for hosting your own authentic Victorian tea ) and inspiring craft projects and patterns. Plus, enjoy whimsical stories and poetry, beautiful illustrations, pictorial features and rib-tickling cartoons. Meet a host of unusual Victorian pets, from a curious mongoose to the royal bison. Taking you from the royal palace to the humble country cottage, every issue brings you a unique, first-hand look at Victorian life. Victorian Times Quarterly is your ticket to explore - and enjoy - the beautiful, elegant, and ever-changing Victorian world. In Victorian Times Quarterly #5: Predictions for the future of the telephone - The new-fangled typewriter - The lives of sandwich-board advertising men - A peek at some recipes from the 1700's - E. Nesbit's childhood reminiscences (serial) - The playfulness of animals - July's sheep-shearing festival - Curious titles to land and other tenures - Victorian recipes for blackberries - Thoughts on the higher education of women - A Frenchman's view of American ladies - American breakfasts - A 15th-century maiden - The folklore of colours - A British family's adventures on a California ranch (serial) - A balloon ride over London - September's country fair - The social season in New York - Dog Smugglers of Gibraltar - A railway journey across America - How to address people of title - How to give an afternoon tea... - Special Bonus Fiction Feature... and much more