Victorian Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side: Pavarotti’s rendition of Nessun dorma, a technically demanding aria ending on a high B, became iconic. It reached number...

Text on the reverse side: Published under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh" in 1857, this iconic Christmas song was written by James Lord Pierpont...

Text on the reverse side: The flight of a Champagne cork is part of the fun and the glamour of drinking Champagne, which can reach a speed of aroun...

Text on the reverse side: A short story titled "Madame Butterfly" (1898) by American writer John Luther Long, based on real events that he heard a...

Text on the reverse side: Take time to nurture your relationships and try to make decisions that are consistent with your personal values. When op...

Text on the reverse side: Charles Dickens was extremely popular with American audiences. Between December 1867 and April 1868 he performed a total...

Text on the reverse side: All UK passports are issued in His or Her Majesty’s name - a document which gives permission for citizens to travel. Unk...

Text on the reverse side: King William IV (1765–37) established the current Royal Library which has continued to expand its collection. It was reo...

Text on the reverse side: All UK passports are issued in His or Her Majesty’s name - a document which gives permission for citizens to travel. Unk...

Text on the reverse side: From planning, optimising the soil, composting, pruning, dealing with weeds, amongst an array of other endeavours, the ul...

Text on the reverse side: The first mention of the cupcake can be traced as far back as 1796. Written by Amelia Simmons in American Cookery, there ...

Text on the reverse side: The 1892 two-act ballet, with a score by Tchaikovsky, is popular world over especially in the Christmas season. Nutcrack...

Text on the reverse side: As an increasing number of people take on desk jobs, an increasingly common thing in modern society is the “dead butt syn...

Text on the reverse side: Most editions of Hamlet are slightly different as they all come from different sources. In the 1623 First Folio edition, ...

Text on the reverse side: In case you have the urge to build a structure for a Champagne cascade, the optimum measurements are as follows: Base lev...

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: Mozart’s fiery aria “Der Hölle Rache” showcases the Queen of the Night’s wrath with piercing coloratura. Premiered in 17...

Text on the reverse side: Deux élégantes dames admirent des tableaux dans un musée, l'une affirmant reconnaître une robe de Charles Frederick Wort...

Text on the reverse side: It is believed that the first ships were built by the Ancient Egyptians as early as the 4th century BC. Since then, mari...

Text on the reverse side: In ballet, a pas de deux, or "step for two," is a duet symbolising connection and harmony. Often featured in love storie...

Text on the reverse side: “Che Gelida Manina” is a poignant aria from Puccini's La Bohème, sung by Rodolfo to Mimi. Its title means “What a cold l...

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: Quote from Sherlock Holmes in the short story “Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Humans are th...

Text on the reverse side: On pense que les premiers navires ont été construits par les Égyptiens de l’Antiquité dès le IVème siècle avant JC. Voic...

Text on the reverse side: The introduction of the Christmas tree to the Royal Family is said to have been carried out by Queen Charlotte, the conso...

Text on the reverse side: King William IV (1765–37) established the current Royal Library which has continued to expand its collection. It was reo...

Text on the reverse side: From planning, optimising the soil, composting, pruning, dealing with weeds, amongst an array of other endeavours, the ul...

Text on the reverse side: The 1930s saw people describing popular blues songs as "rocking". As time evolved with rock 'n' roll music in the 1950s, ...

Text on the reverse side: Native American tribes saw the owl as a symbol of protection. Linked to wisdom and knowledge, they are also associated wi...

Text on the reverse side: Published under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh" in 1857, this iconic Christmas song was written by James Lord Pierpont...

Text on the reverse side: A study found that moderate drinkers are less prone to depression with less cases of heart disease. The conclusion was to...

Text on the reverse side: 1874 saw the introduction of the first commercial typewriters, but it was not until after the mid 1880s that they would ...

Text on the reverse side: The physical activity from gardening improves endurance, strength, mobility, flexibility, whilst having the added benefit...

Text on the reverse side: People were using ceramic teapots 11,000 ago in Asia and the Middle East. This custom didn't reach the West until much la...

Text on the reverse side: Raise a glass and watch the bubbles rise like distant stars climbing into view. Champagne has its own astronomy — pocket...

Text on the reverse side: Champagne became tied to Christmas festivities in the 19th century, when French winemakers promoted it as the drink for ...