Victorian Age By Casaciokke May 24, 1819 Queen Victoria was born Aug 1, 1834 The Empire abolished slavery Period: Aug 1, 1834 to Jan 22, 1901 The Victorian Age Jun 20, 1837 Victoria became Queen of England May 8, 1838 The People’s Charter calls for a more democratic system Sep 17, 1838 The London-Birmingham Railway opens Sep 4, 1839 The First Opium War broke out Jan 10, 1840 The Penny postal system revolutionised communications in the UK Feb 10, 1840 Queen's Victoria marriage 1845 “Irish Potato Famine” or “The Great Hunger” 1848 Public Health Act May 1, 1851 The first Great Exhibition Mar 28, 1854 Crimean War 1857 Indian Mutiny Nov 24, 1859 “On the Origin of Species” by Charles Darwin Dec 14, 1861 Prince Albert died Dec 9, 1868 Liberal William Gladstone defeats Conservative Benjamin Disraeli to become prime minister Nov 17, 1869 Opening of the Suez Canal May 1, 1876 Queen Victoria became Empress of India Oct 11, 1899 Boer War Jan 22, 1901 Queen Victoria's death
