Victorian Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side: The first Christmas card was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole (1808-1882) in 1843, the same publication year of 'A Christm...

Text on the reverse side: The most famous cat and mouse duo, is the creation dating back to 1940 of Tom and Jerry who became iconic figures of the ...

Text on the reverse side: Illustration by John Leech from the novel 'A Christmas Carol.' The term “bah humbug!”, used by the character Ebenezer Sc...

Text on the reverse side: The first hot air balloon flight was demonstrated flying over the heads of Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, and the French c...

Text on the reverse side: A play on the Latin phrase “carpe diem”, usually translated as “seize the day”. The extended version of the phrase “carp...

Text on the reverse side: Many of us love the smell of old books, with the aroma of dust and all its history. Other times we enjoy smelling brand n...

Text on the reverse side: Tea bags were invented in the United States back in 1908 by Thomas Sullivan who created small silk bags for giving sampl...

Text on the reverse side: Dickens took just six weeks to write 'A Christmas Carol'. For this first edition, 6,000 copies were published on 19th De...

Text on the reverse side: Ballet teaches grace, and resilience, reflecting the beauty of human expression. It encourages us to push our limits, ig...

Text on the reverse side: Life unfolds like a series of operas - some acts are filled with laughter, others resonating with deep emotions. Sometim...

Text on the reverse side: Illustration by Jessie Wilcox Smith (1863 - 1935), an American Illustrator who was active during the Golden Age of Illust...

Text on the reverse side: Prior to the introduction of railways, communities around the UK had their own local time (e.g. Bristol was 10 minutes be...

Text on the reverse side: When setting resolutions, think of why the goal is important, what one would like to achieve, who might be involved, and...

Text on the reverse side: 'A Christmas Carol' written by Charles Dickens, popularised the phrase 'Merry Christmas'. This novella was Dickens' most...

Text on the reverse side: Working days filming Singin’ in the Rain sometimes stretched to 19 hours. Gene Kelly had a scorching fever during his so...

Text on the reverse side: The "Happy Birthday" song, originally titled "Good Morning to All," was composed by sisters Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hi...

Text on the reverse side: Deer antlers are the fastest growing tissue on the planet, where at their peak, they can expand an inch every two days.

Text on the reverse side: Unlike the joy of sunbathing, or devouring a board of cheese and wine, the act of reading is a passion without any unwant...

Text on the reverse side: A study showed that in as little as two weeks, listening to upbeat music improves the immune system, as well as boost hap...

Text on the reverse side: The song was published under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh" in 1857. Astronauts Tom Stafford and Wally Schirra made t...

Text on the reverse side: Laughter is 30 times more likely to occur when one is with others, rather than alone. It’s also healthy; laughter allevi...

Text on the reverse side: It is said that the longest sentence published in literature belongs to Victor Hugo from Les Misérables where there is a ...

Text on the reverse side: GPS has revolutionised navigation. Some thought it would threaten to make the magnetic compass obsolete - not so! GPS ind...

Text on the reverse side: Champagne has been served at royal courts across Europe for centuries. In 1884, Champagne was selected as the official d...

Text on the reverse side: Conçue par l’artiste français Joseph de La Nézière, cette affiche illustre l’attrait de la ligne du Simplon-Orient-Expre...

Text on the reverse side: The quote is from the Novel, Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens, originally serialised between 1838 and 1839. It speak...

Text on the reverse side: Counting blessings and being thankful has great benefits on overall wellbeing, both mental and physical. Studies show th...

Text on the reverse side: Dolly Varden, from the Charles Dickens novel ‘Barnaby Rudge,’ was a beautiful coquette known for her lavish outfits. Sin...

Text on the reverse side: Lewis Carroll’s personal copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – one of only six original 1865 editions known to exis...

Text on the reverse side: The Imperial Russian Ballet choreographer Marius Petipa commissioned Peter Tchaikovsky to compose the music for this fai...

Text on the reverse side: The "Happy Birthday" song, originally titled "Good Morning to All," was composed by sisters Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hi...

Text on the reverse side: With its iconic camerawork and catchy musical score, the Sound of Music is still very much loved today. Winning five Osc...

Text on the reverse side: Studies have shown that "Dress for success" is more than just a catchy motto. Striving for that perfect look, which attra...

Text on the reverse side: This English proverb reminds us that no matter how rough the storm gets, keep on that journey and persevere. You will be...

Text on the reverse side: Tea is an integral part of British culture, and ‘My cup of tea’ is just one of the many tea-related phrases commonly use...

Text on the reverse side: Though not the first edition, the 1894 Peacock Edition of Pride and Prejudice is arguably the most iconic and collectibl...