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THE COLOUR REVOLUTION

Through History The Colour Revolution

When considering the Victorian period in England, it is hard not to think of a dismal time characterised by hard labour, poverty, stuffy societal rules, dreary landscapes covered by smog and a grief-stricken Queen in mourning. However, it was during the 1800s that Britain experienced a colour revolution, with scientific advancements leading to the developmentpaint with. Artists and designers, as well as everyday Victorians, embraced this new colourful existence resulting in the Victorian era being one of the brightest in history.

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