Stemming back thousands of years, the language of flowers reached a pinnacle of popularity in the Victorian era. Intentional flower combinations allow the giver to communicate without uttering a word.

The coded language of floriography meant that Victorians could express affection, desire or disdain, allowing a society governed by strict etiquette to show its true feelings. Now the language of ...

On the homestead’s second floor, genuine Victorian-era mourning dresses ... like invitation copies. Actual flower cards from his own funeral are shown too. While the tour series isn’t being ...

After years of Art Deco dominance, pieces with symbols such as flowers, insects ... The gold locket was a mourning jewel from the Victorian era that belonged to Ms. Fein-Hughes’s maternal ...

SEE: The Queen's state funeral: Royal family unite ... with the RHS which had begun in Victorian times. The Queen's visits to the Royal Chelsea Flower Show each year were thought to have ...