The Daughters of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria in mourning for their father, 1861. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
When her beloved husband Albert died suddenly in 1861, Queen Victoria spiralled into a deep depression, secluding herself for years, and mourning him by wearing black for the rest of her life. She had statues made of him, displayed his mementos, and instructed her servants to continue upkeep in his room. Before long, public displays of mourning and elaborate rituals captured the public imagination. Here are four of the creepiest practices of the Victorian era.
1. Post-mortem photography
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
