After the Wedding (Women and Marriage in the Victorian and Edwardian eras – part 2)
In the Victorian and Edwardian eras, marriage was the pinnacle of most young women’s hopes and dreams. But what if it all went horribly wrong after the wedding?
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Courtship and Weddings (Women and Marriage in the Victorian and Edwardian Eras – part 1)
For a young woman, choosing a husband was the most important decision she, or more likely her parents, would make in her life. Marrying well was of vital importance to ensure a secure and happy future.