Edwardian Times

It wasn't a Queen but a King.

King Edward V11

Includes the period 1901 - 1914
although the king actually died in 1910.

It was an amazing period, the beginning of the modern world.

1901 First radio signal sent.

1903 The Wright Brothers flew.

1905 Einstein thought.

1913 Charlie Chaplin's first film.

The Edwardians Online -

Listen to interviews of how people felt about life in Edwardian Times

Mr Clifford H, talking about class differences when going to church.

Mrs Janet H, remembering the soup kitchens.

Mr Percy S, remembering social classes.

Life and work in Edwardian times.
An Edwardian Picture gallery

In 1901 more than 1.5 million people worked in service.
What is 'in service'

Find out and write short report for the weblog.

The Life and times of an Edwardian Lady