Victorian Law Prevented a Widower From Marrying His Deceased Wife’s Sister. Here’s How That Changed 6 minute read 'The Wedding Day.' ...

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Nevertheless, the residue of the history of marriage as punishment survives in certain forms."' But it shouldn’t. Only a few generations ago, scenarios like the one in Smith County were routine.

Precursor to the Victorian age : the concept of marriage and family as revealed in the correspondence of the Izard family of South Carolina / Wylma Wates -- Family and female identity in the ...

Explore crime and punishment in Victorian times. Find out more with this year 5/6 primary history guide from BBC Bitesize.