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The Victorian period covers the period between about 1820 and 1914, corresponding roughly to the period of Queen Victoria’s reign (1837-1901).  During the Victorian period, fireplaces were the primary heat source during the colder winter months.  Fireplaces and stoves were generally found in every room of a Victorian home.    Even once central heating became available, many could not afford it.  Those who could afford it preferred the ambiance of a warm fire to gather around when temperatures got cold.