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The London Ragamuffin (English Illustrated Magazine, 1885) A lavishly illustrated look at the lives, games and troubles of London's poorest street children. The Queen's Yacht (The Strand, 1894A) And as a bit of a contrast, a look at the luxury in which the Queen cruises in her royal yacht. Some Dainty English Dishes (Good Housekeeping, 1889) Scotch Eggs, Welsh Rarebit, Welsh Boy, Prince Albert Sandwiches and more! Sauces for Fish, Flesh and Fowl (Good Housekeeping, 1890) This article is actually reprinted from the British Cassell's Family Magazine - I chose this version as the formatting is a bit clearer! Our Tour in Norway (Girl's Own Paper, 1885) First of a beautifully illustrated 9-part series that gives a great glimpse, not only of Norway, but what it was like to travel abroad in the Victorian era - with information about hotels, dining, transportation and more. Wax Flowers (Peterson's, 1879) First of a 12-part series on how to model flowers in wax. Lodgers and Lodging (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1875) A look at life in a lodging house. Roumanian Embroidery (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1894) Lovely patterns and stitching techniques - and watch for more "international embroidery" pieces to come! How Men Dress - The Tubuler System (English Illustrated Magazine, 1893) A humorous look at men's fashions through the ages. How We Saved the Poor Birds in Winter (Girl's Own Paper, 1880) A story of feeding the winter birds that rather goes with our cover. The Etiquette of Cards and Calls (Good Housekeeping, 1890) "Calls are the currency with which we largely pay our society debts," this article tells us, and goes on to explain just when and how to "call" correctly - whether one lives in the city or the country. Funny Names (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1891) From "Foot-Bath" to "River Jordan," here's a brief look at some of the odd (but genuine) names registered to babies in Victorian Britain. Her Majesty's Drawing-Room Reception (Godey's, 1863) A brief review of some of the fashions seen at this noteworthy event. Practical Hints for Travelers (Demorest, 1888) "'A silent tongue and a full purse' are the magic powers which every successful traveler must press into his service. These, with a reasonably good idea of the fitness of things, will save untold annoyance and chagrin." Cold Potatoes: What to Do With Them (Girl's Own Paper, 1898) Pies, puffs, fritters, puddings and even fudge are some options! ZigZags at the Zoo (The Strand, 1892B) This lovely, and lengthy, series looks at all the different types of creatures to be found at the London Zoo, with marvelous caricatures by H.A. Shepherd. Country Scenes (Illustrated London Almanack, 1848) This monthly feature looks at seasons in the country, from farm life to the birds, beasts and plants to be found in a particular month. A "Fairy" Story (Girl's Own Paper, 1895) Eliza Brightwen's charming tale of a pet wild bird. Poetry: Variations on the "Old Oaken Bucket" (Good Housekeeping, 1888) The rather maudlin' verse, "The Old Oaken Bucket," by Samuel Wentworth, was widely parodied, and this page offers some of the best send-ups.