You'll find no shortage of "Victorian viewpoints" in these pages. Victorians had opinions and didn't hesitate to express them. In fact, the very concept of an "editorial" is truly a Victorian development. In other sections, you'll find Victorian views on such topics as fashion, education, and whether women should ride bicycles. In this section, we bring you Victorian viewpoints on Victorian life in general - Victorian views of how their world is shaping up, for good or for bad. The section includes some editorials, as well as longer feature articles on various aspects of the changing Victorian world.

England as It Is (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1880)

A Word with Countrywomen, by Julia Dorr (Century Magazine, 1884)

On the follies of trying to keep up with city fashions and ways - and ruining one's life and health in the process!

Fifty Tucks Instead of One, by Julia Dorr (Century Magazine, 1888)

Another marvelous article by Julia Dorr - illustrating a problem with technology and time that still plagues us today.

Leisure (Ingalls' Home Magazine, 1889)

What is "leisure?" Why is it important? This article is as relevant to today's busy, busy people as it was more than 100 years ago.

As Others See Us, by Ivor Merle (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1894)

A British look at how Britons appear in the eyes of other cultures.

The Craze for Publicity (Century Magazine, 1896A)

Another indication that there is, indeed, nothing new under the sun!

The Disadvantages of Civilisation, by Charlotte O'Conor Eccles (Windsor Magazine, 1898)

An article that points out that all advances have their tradeoffs, and not all is cream and roses in the "civilized" Western Victorian world.

With Regard to Age (Century Magazine, 1898)

Interesting editorial on views of getting older.