Was the victorian times a golden age or dark era

The Victorian era was during Queen Victoria's reign. During her long  reign there was peace and prosperity. It began in 1837 (beginning of Victoria's reign) and ended in 1901 (her death). Hopefully this helps.

It was a long period of peace and prosperity which are the characteristics of a golden age.

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