Queen Victoria and the Cult of Death
About this episode
This episode explores how Queen Victoria's grief influenced the Victorian era's fascination with death and mourning.
Warning: Please be advised that this episode contains content that may be upsetting to some listeners Queen Victoria’s grief not only shaped her own reign but also inspired the Victorian era’s deep fascination with death and mourning. Join James Grasby and curator Clara Woolford as they uncover how funerary practices, attitudes toward the dead, and one monarch’s sorrow came to define an age. [Ad] This podcast is sponsored by CEWE, Europe’s leading photo printing company. Every image you capture tells a story. Discover ideas for curating your special memories and creating gifts for loved ones. From the award-winning CEWE PHOTOBOOK to wall art made from your favourite photos. Start creating your story at www.cewe.co.uk Production: Host: James Grasby Producer: Pippa Tilbury-Harris & Michelle Douglass Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez Contributor: Clara Woolford Discover More: You can learn more about Victorian life with a visit to Cragside in Northumberland: Cragside | Northumberland | National Trust If you’d like to get in touch with feedback or a story idea you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
Topics covered
- Queen Victoria
- Victorian era
- grief
- death
- mourning
- funerary practices
Keywords
- Queen Victoria
- Victorian era
- grief
- death
- mourning
- funerary practices
- history
Sponsors
CEWE
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