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Edwardian
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Ed·ward·i·an  (d-wôrd-n, -wär-)
adj.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the reign of Edward VII of England.
n.
A person belonging to or exhibiting characteristics typical of the Edwardian period.

Edwardian [ɛdˈwɔːdɪən]
adj
(Historical Terms) denoting, relating to, or having the style of life, architecture, dress, etc., current in Britain during the reign (1901-10) of Edward VII (1841-1910)
n
(Historical Terms) a person who lived during the reign of Edward VII
Edwardianism  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Edwardian - someone belonging to (or as if belonging to) the era of Edward VIIEdwardian - someone belonging to (or as if belonging to) the era of Edward VII
sporting man - someone who leads a merry existence; especially a gambler on the outcome of sporting events
Adj.1.Edwardian - of or relating to or characteristic of the era of Edward VII in England; "Edwardian furniture"
Translations
Edwardian [edˈwɔːdɪən]
A. ADJeduardiano
B. Neduardiano/a m/f
Edwardian [ɛdˈwɔːrdiən] adjde l'époque du roi Édouard VII, des années 1900
Edwardian
adj house, furniture, clothesEdwardianisch, aus der Zeit Eduards VII.; the Edwardian eradie Edwardianische Zeit, die Zeit Eduards VII.; Edwardian EnglandEngland in der Zeit Eduards VII.
n (= person)Zeitgenosse m/Zeitgenossin fEduards VII.
Edwardian [ɛdˈwɔːdɪən] adjedoardiano/a


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A number of photography clubs sprang up on the Wirral and there are lots of quotes from the Edwardian period of seeing even 'barrow boys and nursemaids' with cameras.
The restoration plan for this area is to bring it back into cultivation as an Edwardian period kitchen garden including areas for trials and botanical collections such as dahlias as well as the glasshouse display collection of orchids and cacti.
The plot is set against the contrasting lifestyles of the gentry and their servants during the Edwardian period.
 
 
 
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