The term 'Elizabethan or Victorian' refers to two distinct eras in British history. The Elizabethan ERA, which lasted from 1558 to 1603, was a period of great cultural and political change in England, marked by the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. During this time, England experienced a flourishing of the arts, literature, and exploration. The Victorian ERA, which lasted from 1837 to 1901, was a period of great industrial and social change in Britain, marked by the reign of Queen Victoria. This period saw the expansion of the British Empire, the development of new technologies, and the emergence of the middle class. Both eras were characterized by a strong sense of national identity and pride.