In 1848 the Illustrated London News published a drawing of the royal family celebrating ... be shared by the whole family. While Charles Dickens did not invent the Victorian Christmas, his book ...

In fact, the royal Christmas ... for Victorian holiday aesthetics. As the practice spread, it became a hallmark of middle-class households, reflecting the era’s emphasis on family and home ...

It's called "A Thousand Blows," and it's about tough yet vulnerable characters trying to survive and thrive in Victorian-era East ... them across London, from grimy streets to royal mansions.