Valentines were now ever more popular.Printed Valentine cards first appeared in the 18th century, simple sheets with a written verse. Soon afterwards the traditional symbols began to appear ...

The 'vinegar valentines', which became popular in the 1840s, are on display at the Museum of East Dorset. They are part of a display of 350 rare Victorian valentine cards. Curator Rob Gray said: "If ...

A museum has a collection of early cards sent to people who were not liked. The 'vinegar valentines', which became popular in the 1840s, are on display at the Museum of East Dorset. They are part of a ...