Valentines were now ever more popular.Printed Valentine cards first appeared in the 18th century, simple sheets with a written verse. Soon afterwards the traditional symbols began to appear ...

Luckily for Victorian posties, though ... Dr Annebella Pollen explores the ugly side of Valentine's Day. It’s enough to make you glad to live in kinder times. Edmund Richardson and Annebella ...

2. The trend of giving flowers for Valentine’s Day dates back to the Victorian Era With shades of pink and red, flowers are one of the top gifts for Valentine’s Day. From roses to tulips ...

Valentine’s Day cards are known to be sweet, but in Victorian England, cheaply made ‘mock valentines’ with sour sentiments became all the rage. We asked an expert to speak about their impact ...