The Victorian Era By beejoeshay Mar 27, 1837 Queen Victoria ascends to the throne. Jun 4, 1837 Charles Dickens published The Pickwick Papers and gained instant notariety May 9, 1838 Charles Dickens published Oliver Twist Oct 5, 1838 Brunel built the "Great Western, a paddle steamer. Made the Bristol/New York crossing in under 15 days. Mar 27, 1840 Queen Victorian married her cousin Prince Albert Sep 27, 1840 The Penny Post went into effect Aug 12, 1843 Charles Dickens publishes A Christmas Carol. Sold out completely in 6 days. Mar 27, 1844 The potato famine began in Ireland Mar 27, 1845 Brunel built the S. S. Great Britain, the first propeller driven steamship.
