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Edwardian era
• Also known as the Edwardian period.

• Refers to the reign of King Edward VII of the United

Kingdom.

• Lasted from 1909 to 1910.

• Edwardian era marked a transition between the Victorian

Era and the First World War.

• It is also sometimes known as the “golden age”.

King Edward VII
• Albert Edward (King Edward VII) was born at Buckingham
Palace on 9 November 1841.
• the eldest son and second child of Queen Victoria and Prince
Albert.
• Named after his father, he was known to his family and close
friends as Bertie.
• King Edward VII has 8 siblings.
• He was born on November 9, 1841.
• Beginning on January 22, 1901, he ruled until May 6, 1910.
Social Changes
• Fashion.

• Women’s suffrage movement.

• Technology.

• Imperialism.

• Political development.

• World events.
 Fashion
• The Edwardian Era, spanning from 1901 to 1910, brought a distinctive
shift in fashion characterized by a blend of elegant opulence and
emerging simplicity.

• Women's fashion maintained the hourglass silhouette with a focus on the

"S-curve" shape, achieved through corsetry, while high necklines and
puffed sleeves adorned dresses.

• Men's fashion showcased well-fitted suits with high-waisted jackets and

straight-legged trousers, accompanied by high collars and bowler hats.
Women’s suffrage movement
• 1901-1910: Edwardian Era, marked by shifts in women's roles.

• Suffrage Movement: Women's fight for voting rights and equality.

• Protests: Marches, hunger strikes, attention-grabbing acts.

• Full Equality (1928): Equal voting rights achieved later.

• Impact: Changed perceptions, laid groundwork for women's

rights.
Technology
• Telephone usage increased, transforming long-distance
conversations.
• Early automobiles gained popularity, changing travel dynamics.
• First powered flights by Wright brothers (1903) paved the way for
aviation progress.
• Wider adoption, influencing lighting and home appliances.
• Cameras became more accessible, capturing daily life.
• Early films and theaters emerged, shaping entertainment.
• Marconi's wireless telegraph enabled wireless communication.
Imperialism
• British Empire controlled vast territories worldwide.

• Resources, trade routes, and markets drove expansion.

• British culture, language, and governance spread.

• Voices against exploitation, calling for fair treatment.

• Idea of Western responsibility to civilize colonies. Conflict in South

Africa over British control.

Political development
• The movement for women's suffrage, which called for their right to
vote, became more active during this time.

• Political discussions was centered on topics such as constitutional

changes and Irish Home Rule, which led to the Parliament Acts that
limited the authority of the House of Lords.
World events
The optimism of the Edwardian Era was replaced by the
brutal realities of war, which prepared the battlefield for the
tremendous changes that followed afterwards.