Across
- 2. Horse-drawn or early motorised public transport commonly used in Edwardian cities.
- 5. Narrow-hemmed fashion trend worn by Edwardian women — stylish, but difficult to walk in.
- 7. A woman campaigning for the vote during the Edwardian struggle for women’s rights.
- 8. Traditional upper-class sporting event held just after Christmas.
- 11. Common phrase applied to Edwardian Britain due to prosperity and technological progress.
- 13. Still common street illumination in many Edwardian towns before full electrification.
- 16. Hugely fashionable Edwardian-era communication trend, especially for seasonal greetings.
- 18. Nickname of King Edward VII for his diplomatic influence across Europe.
- 20. Cheap street treat of flavoured syrup eaten from reusable glass (later banned for hygiene).
Down
- 1. A hallmark of upper-class Edwardian leisure, often lasting entire weekends.
- 3. Symbol of modernity and status, rapidly gaining popularity in Edwardian Britain.
- 4. Mass leisure activity fuelled by railways taking Edwardians to piers and promenades.
- 6. Popular entertainment venue offering comic acts, songs, and sketches.
- 9. Major event of 1902 delayed due to the monarch’s appendicitis.
- 10. Architectural style of grand public buildings erected during the period.
- 12. Affectionate nickname for Edward VII — referencing both his personality and physique.
- 14. The famed luxury liner that sank in 1912, marking a tragic end to the Edwardian mood.
- 15. London’s yearly cycle of balls, parties, and social debutante presentations.
- 17. Early aviation craft associated with pre-WWI innovation and spectacle.
- 19. Term often used to describe the elegant, optimistic cultural atmosphere overlapping the Edwardian era.