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A Young Girl Ice Skating - Victorian era public domain image

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This set, taken from the Spence Family collection at Tyne & Wear Archives offers an intimate view in to a Family enjoying the festive season during this time of change and the invention of Christmas. ..Reference: DX 1295-1-1-05..At the beginning of the 19th Century, Christmas was hardly celebrated. However, during the Victorian Era Christmas as we know it today was invented, and our modest medieval traditions of evergreens and food were transformed...Much if this change was due to Queen Victoria and her marriage to the German-born Prince Albert. Albert introduced many aspects of Christmas as we know it, most notably the first Christmas tree in the royal family’s home. This was a tradition Albert brought to his family from his own childhood in Germany, but also to every other family in Britain. ..As a result the Victorians also transformed the idea of Christmas so that it became centred around the family, and our modern day traditions are deeply rooted in those of Victorian Society. ..(Copyright) We're happy for you to share these digital images within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk

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festive victorian snow family tradition cold leisure joy sepia photograph a victorian christmas girl ice skating festive season social history spence family collection change innovative victorian era christmas medieval traditions queen victoria prince albert german born introduced royalty royal german childhood britain victorian society digital image tree ice vegetation branch leaf winter skate blade dress fabric crease coat button hat gloves stockings shoe standing hair distracted fascinating mysterious christmas germany german values tyne and wear archives and museums stockphoto christmas tree
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1900
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festive victorian snow family tradition cold leisure joy sepia photograph a victorian christmas girl ice skating festive season social history spence family collection change innovative victorian era christmas medieval traditions queen victoria prince albert german born introduced royalty royal german childhood britain victorian society digital image tree ice vegetation branch leaf winter skate blade dress fabric crease coat button hat gloves stockings shoe standing hair distracted fascinating mysterious christmas germany german values tyne and wear archives and museums stockphoto christmas tree