My not-so-funny Valentine: The world of Victorian anti-Valentine's

We revisit one of our favourite museum collections to take a look at their vinegar Valentine’s cards – sour greetings for foes, bullies and jilted lovers Valentine’s cards first gained popularity in the 1700s; originally, they were handmade greetings decorated

Victorian Virtual Reality: Photographs from the Brian May Archive

Victorian Virtual Reality: Photographs from the Brian May Archive

My not-so-funny Valentine: The world of Victorian anti-Valentine's

My not-so-funny Valentine: The world of Victorian anti-Valentine's

Guns and frock coats to dog pegs and body warmers – the evolution

Victorian Virtual Reality: Photographs from the Brian May Archive

My not-so-funny Valentine: The world of Victorian anti-Valentine's

Vinegar Valentines, or Victorian Insult Cards

My not-so-funny Valentine: The world of Victorian anti-Valentine's