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Wilde in Victorian Era

By jennabrende
  • First Underground Electric Railway

    First Underground Electric Railway

    City and South London Railway between King William St. and Stockwell
  • Wilde's Publications

    Wilde's Publications

    "Picture of Dorian Gray" "Salome," "The Crtic as Artist," and "Soul of Man Under Socialism" are published.
  • Founding of the "Westminister Gazette"

    Founding of the "Westminister Gazette"

    Also, Wilde's "Lady Windermere's Fan"
  • "Salome" is banished in London

    "Salome" is banished in London

    Play staged in Paris in 1896; also published was "A Women of No Importance"
  • "Salome" is published in English

    "Salome" is published in English

    With Beardsley's Illustrations
  • The Three Wilde Trials

    The Three Wilde Trials

    Tried for "Gross Indecency" Also published: "The Ideal Husband" and "The Importance of Being Earnest"
  • Wireless Telegraphy

    Wireless Telegraphy

    patented by Marconi Speed limit for cars increased from 4-20 mph "The Savoy" (January - September)
  • Tate Gallery Official Opening

    Tate Gallery Official Opening

    founded by Sir Henry Tate Bram Stoker's Dracula is published
  • "Images of Good and Evil"

    "Images of Good and Evil"

    Written by Arthur Symons
  • Death of Queen Victoria

    Death of Queen Victoria

    Died at age 82 Also population of London raises to 6.6 million people