Painter, 24, who lives as a Victorian gentleman has found his perfect match in a 'delicate flower' who shares his passion for the past

UK Daily Mail ^ | January 29, 2020 | Sophie Law

[C19fan]

A man who lives like a Victorian and claims to be one of England's most eligible bachelors has finally met the woman of his dreams who shares his passion for the 1800s. Michael Koropisz, 24, a classical portrait painter from Stockport, Greater Manchester, refuses to watch television and writes with a quill and ink. The Victorian enthusiast insists on living in the past by dressing strictly in clothes from the 19th century and filling his house with antiques. Despite getting odd glances from strangers, Michael claims that his unique lifestyle leaves him inundated with offers from the opposite sex - and he has now found a match in Charlotte Brindley, 21.

[freepersup]

My understanding about Instagram is that one must first have a Facebook account to access Instagram. YMMV ;0)

[Diana in Wisconsin]

What happens when they get the Consumption (TB)?

Will they only allow themselves to be treated with 1800’s ‘remedies?’ ;)

How about a gal stone, or a hernia? Will her child-bearing be strictly 1800’s as well?

You’d better think this through to the end, Dear Girl, LOL!

[Two Kids' Dad]

What makes anyone a “most eligible bachelor” (or bachelorette)? How do they differ from the regular bachelors and bachelorettes?

[al baby]

I bet on their wedding night big time doggy she will be out chasing carriages the next day

[kalee]

For later

[Liz]

Good point....at least they’re normal in the grand scheme of things.

[Liz]

Good point....at least they’re normal in the grand scheme of things.

[MrEdd]

Looks interesting, although I am falling behind on my reading list as it is.

[hanamizu]

“...writes with a quill and ink.”

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Maybe some “Victorians” from the early part of her reign (1830s) were still using quills, but I think by the time you get to the 1880s, dip pens with steel nibs were more common. Fountain pens (pens that hold their own ink) were just beginning to appear.

[C19fan]

I know dip pens with steel nips were common by the mid 1800s.

[C19fan]

Also pencils were quite common.

[dfwgator]

Need some Kinks....

Long ago life was clean
Sex was bad and obscene
And the rich were so mean
Stately homes for the Lords
Croquet lawns, village greens
Victoria was my queen
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, ‘toria

I was born, lucky me
In a land that I love
Though I am poor, I am free
When I grow I shall fight
For this land I shall die
Let her sun never set
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, ‘toria
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, toria

Land of hope and gloria
Land of my Victoria
Land of hope and gloria
Land of my Victoria
Victoria, ‘toria
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, ‘toria

Canada to India
Australia to Cornwall
Singapore to Hong Kong
From the West to the East
From the rich to the poor
Victoria loved them all
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, ‘toria
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria

[dainbramaged]

True antique clothing can be expensive - this company sells high quality reproductions in Victorian, Old West or Steampunk style.
https://www.historicalemporium.com/

[C19fan]

Thank you for the link.

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

:: The Victorian enthusiast insists on living in the past by dressing strictly in clothes from the 19th century ::

So, his family planning will include a kitchen sponge soaked in lemon juice?

[Cecily]

Do you ever wonder if people who lived in past times with less of almost everything comfortable, convenient, healthy, work-saving, etc. that we have would think these kinds of people are idiots?

[Boogieman]

“How do Victorians have sex?”

Well, ideally, by the time you get all the corsets, girdles, and petticoats out of the way, you’re too tired to have sex and just pass out.

[bleach]

Dave Davies was happy to be Rockin’again on Arthur... Listen to him whoop it up in the background.

Long Live The Kinks.

[Roman_War_Criminal]

While I’m more of a Colt1861Army type guy, this article actually made me smile.

I love that era!

[Mr Radical]

IMHO Neal Stephenson's vision is not far from reality. However he got one thing wrong: the most powerful group are the Media Class. And, they've achieved such enormous success because of a total lack of moral values.