In December 1848, the Illustrated London News published a picture of the British royal family, gathered around an intricately decorated Christmas tree. This iconic image captured the imagination of the reading public, and set the tone for what a Victorian Christmas should look like. This display showcases the festive wood engravings that graced the pages of the periodical, the most successful illustrated newspaper of its day.

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