Valentines were now ever more popular.Printed Valentine cards first appeared in the 18th century, simple sheets with a written verse. Soon afterwards the traditional symbols began to appear ...

And today still they make lovely romantic gestures – especially for Valentine’s Day. How To Make A Victorian Puzzle Purse For Valentine’s Day Fancy giving the crafting a go? We’ve laid out ...

Valentine’s Day cards are known to be sweet, but in Victorian England, cheaply made ‘mock valentines’ with sour sentiments became all the rage. We asked an expert to speak about their impact ...